The Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC), Ajmer, has released the Admit Card for the Assistant Prosecution Officer (APO) Preliminary Examination 2026 today, 30 August 2026, on its official website rpsc.rajasthan.gov.in. The Preliminary Examination is scheduled for 2 September 2026 – just 3 days away. This recruitment covers 371 APO vacancies (355 Non-Scheduled Area and 16 Scheduled Area) under the Home Department (Prosecution), Government of Rajasthan. Candidates who applied between 8 June and 7 July 2026 can download their admit card by logging in via the SSO portal at sso.rajasthan.gov.in or the RPSC recruitment portal. A pre-admit card press note was also released on 25 August 2026, followed by exam city intimation on 26 August 2026.
Important – Read Before You Go: Three things that will affect your entry and your score on 2 September. First, carry a printed copy of the admit card – digital copies on mobile phones are not accepted at the exam centre – print the card today as the exam is 3 days away. Second, this exam has a unique penalty for leaving too many questions unattempted – if you leave more than 10% of questions with no option darkened, you will be disqualified; additionally, for questions where none of the five options is darkened, 1/3 marks are deducted; this means blanking too many questions can cost you the examination itself, not just marks. Third, check your OTR status before heading to the exam – if you were absent in two recruitment exams in the current financial year, your OTR may have been blocked; blocked OTR holders will not be able to log into the exam portal; contact RPSC helpline immediately if your OTR is blocked.
RPSC APO Admit Card 2026 – Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC), Ajmer |
| Post | Assistant Prosecution Officer (APO) |
| Total Vacancies | 371 (355 Non-Scheduled Area + 16 Scheduled Area) |
| Department | Home Department (Prosecution), Government of Rajasthan |
| Admit Card Released | 30 August 2026 |
| Preliminary Exam Date | 2 September 2026 |
| Mains Exam Date | 27 December 2026 |
| Login Portal | SSO portal at sso.rajasthan.gov.in or RPSC recruitment portal |
| Official Website | rpsc.rajasthan.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement date | 27 May 2026 |
| Online application opens | 8 June 2026 |
| Online application closes | 7 July 2026 |
| Exam City Intimation released | 26 August 2026 |
| Pre Admit Card Press Note | 25 August 2026 |
| Admit Card released | 30 August 2026 |
| Preliminary Examination | 2 September 2026 |
| Main Examination | 27 December 2026 |
Recruitment Overview – For Reference
Vacancies
| Category | Posts |
|---|---|
| APO – Non-Scheduled Area | 355 |
| APO – Scheduled Area | 16 |
| Total | 371 |
Eligibility
- Degree in Law (Professional) or integrated Law Course from a University established by law in India.
- Working knowledge of Hindi written in Devnagri Script.
- Knowledge of Rajasthani dialects and social customs of Rajasthan.
- Age: Minimum 21 years, Maximum below 40 years as on 01 January 2027.
- Two-Child Norm: Candidates with more than two children born on or after 1 June 2002 are not eligible.
Pay Scale
Pay Matrix Level L-11 (Grade Pay Rs. 4,200/-) as per Rajasthan Government pay rules.
Exam Pattern – Preliminary Examination
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Type | Objective type (MCQ) |
| Law subjects | 70% weightage |
| Hindi and English language proficiency | 30% weightage |
| Negative marking | 1/3 marks deducted for wrong answers |
| Unattempted questions | 1/3 marks deducted if no option is darkened |
| Disqualification threshold | Candidates leaving more than 10% of questions unattempted (no option darkened) will be disqualified |
| Preliminary marks in final selection | Not counted – Prelims is qualifying only |
| Shortlisting ratio for Mains | 15 times the number of vacancies, category-wise |
Preliminary Exam Syllabus (For Reference)
The Preliminary Examination syllabus covers the following Law Acts and Statutes. The detailed syllabus PDF is linked below.
- Indian Penal Code, 1860
- Indian Evidence Act, 1872
- Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
- Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
- Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023
- Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023
- SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989
- Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012
- Juvenile Justice Act, 2015
- Probation of Offenders Act, 1958
- Arms Act, 1959
- Rajasthan Excise Act, 1950
- Rajasthan Public Examination (Prevention of Unfair Means) Acts 1992 and 2022
How to Download the RPSC APO Admit Card 2026
- Visit the RPSC recruitment portal or log in via the SSO portal at sso.rajasthan.gov.in – the direct admit card download link is in the Important Links table below.
- Log in using your SSO ID and password.
- Navigate to the RPSC Recruitment Portal and select the APO 2026 recruitment.
- Download your admit card and check all details carefully – name, roll number, exam date (2 September 2026), reporting time and exam centre address.
- Save the PDF and take a clear A4 printout.
Documents to Carry to the Exam Centre
- Printed copy of the RPSC APO Admit Card 2026 (physical printout mandatory)
- One valid original photo ID: Aadhaar Card, Voter ID, Driving Licence or Passport
Important Instructions
- The Prelim exam is on 2 September 2026 – 3 days from today. Download and print the admit card immediately.
- Do not leave more than 10% of questions unattempted (no option darkened) – doing so leads to disqualification from the examination.
- The penalty for leaving a question blank (no option darkened) is 1/3 of the marks for that question, in addition to the 1/3 negative marking for wrong answers.
- Digital copies of the admit card on a mobile phone are not accepted at the exam centre.
- If your OTR is blocked (due to absence in two recruitment exams in the current financial year), contact RPSC at 0145-2635212 or 2635200 before the exam date.
- Candidates from the Scheduled Area who applied for Non-Scheduled Area posts must carry their preference declaration as per the application form.
Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Download Admit Card | Get Now |
| Exam City Intimation | Get Now |
| Pre Admit Card Press Note | Get Now |
| Mains Exam Date Notice | Get Now |
| Preliminary Examination Syllabus PDF | Get Now |
| Main Examination Syllabus PDF | Get Now |
| Official Recruitment Notification PDF | Get Now |
| RPSC Official Website | Get Now |
Frequently Asked Questions – RPSC APO Admit Card 2026
Q1. When was the RPSC APO Admit Card 2026 released?
✅ 30 August 2026, for the Assistant Prosecution Officer Preliminary Examination scheduled on 2 September 2026. The exam is 3 days away.
Q2. How do I download the RPSC APO Admit Card 2026?
✅ Log in via the SSO portal at sso.rajasthan.gov.in using your SSO ID and password, or use the direct admit card download link in the Important Links table above.
Q3. What happens if I leave too many questions unattempted?
✅ Candidates who leave more than 10% of questions with no option darkened will be disqualified from the examination. Additionally, 1/3 marks are deducted for every question where no option is darkened. This is separate from the standard 1/3 negative marking for wrong answers.
Q4. How many vacancies are there in RPSC APO Recruitment 2026?
✅ 371 posts – 355 Non-Scheduled Area and 16 Scheduled Area – for Assistant Prosecution Officer under the Home Department (Prosecution), Government of Rajasthan.
Q5. What is the exam date for RPSC APO Prelims 2026?
✅ 2 September 2026. The Mains Examination is tentatively scheduled for 27 December 2026.
Q6. Will the Preliminary marks be counted in the final selection?
✅ No. The Preliminary Examination is qualifying only. Marks obtained in Prelims are not counted towards final selection. The final merit list is based solely on Main Examination marks. Shortlisting for Mains is at 15 times the number of vacancies per category.
Q7. What is the pay scale for RPSC APO?
✅ Pay Matrix Level L-11 with Grade Pay Rs. 4,200/- as per Rajasthan Government pay structure.
Q8. Can I show the admit card on my mobile phone at the exam centre?
✅ No. A physical printout of the admit card is mandatory. Digital copies on mobile phones are not accepted at the examination centre.
Disclaimer: This article is based on information published by the Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC), Ajmer, regarding the Assistant Prosecution Officer (APO) Preliminary Examination 2026 for 371 posts. The admit card was released on 30 August 2026 for the Preliminary Examination scheduled on 2 September 2026. Candidates must download their admit card from the official RPSC portal at rpsc.rajasthan.gov.in and carry a printed copy with a valid original photo ID to the exam centre. The disqualification rule for leaving more than 10% questions unattempted is prescribed in the official notification; candidates must read the official notification in full. JobShouter.com is not associated with the Rajasthan Public Service Commission in any manner.
