Rajasthan APO Exam 2026: 371 Posts, Eligibility, Syllabus, Pattern & PYQs
Complete preparation guide for RPSC Assistant Prosecution Officer Exam with Prelims, Mains, dual criminal laws, Five-Option OMR , charge framing, Hindi-English and PYQs.
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Rajasthan APO Exam 2026 Notification Overview
The Rajasthan Public Service Commission — RPSC has released the recruitment advertisement for Assistant Prosecution Officer in the Home Department (Prosecution). The recruitment provides 371 posts and follows a two-stage selection process: Objective Type Preliminary Examination followed by Written Main Examination.
| Exam Name | Rajasthan Assistant Prosecution Officer Exam 2026 |
| Popular Name | Rajasthan APO Exam 2026 / RPSC APO Exam 2026 |
| Conducting Body | Rajasthan Public Service Commission — RPSC, Ajmer |
| Department | Home Department — Prosecution |
| Post | Assistant Prosecution Officer |
| Advertisement | DOWNLOAD HERE |
| Notification Date | 27.05.2026 |
| Total Posts | 371 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Window | 08.06.2026 to 07.07.2026 till 12:00 Midnight |
| Preliminary Examination Date | 02.09.2026, Wednesday |
| Selection Process | Preliminary Examination + Main Written Examination |
| Core Law Coverage | BNS, BNSS, BSA, IPC, CrPC and Indian Evidence Act |
| Special Focus | Criminal Law, Procedure, Evidence, Special Acts, Rajasthan Acts, Charge Framing and Hindi-English |
Rajasthan APO is a prosecution-oriented examination. Students must prepare criminal offences, procedure, evidence, special statutes, Rajasthan-specific laws and charge-framing skills.
Rajasthan APO Vacancy 2026: 371 Posts
Assistant Prosecution Officer Posts
| Total Posts | 371 |
| Non-Scheduled Area Posts | 355 |
| Scheduled Area Posts | 15 |
| Additional Carried-Forward Post Reflected in Notification Table | 01 |
| Department | Home Department — Prosecution |
| Pay Matrix | Level L-11 |
| Grade Pay | ₹4,200 |
Government Law Career
Appointment as Assistant Prosecution Officer in the prosecution department.
Practical Law Examination
Mains tests criminal law, procedure and practical legal application.
Charge-Framing Focus
Charge framing in criminal cases is an important Mains requirement.
Rajasthan Law Edge
Rajasthan-specific laws can become a scoring advantage.
Rajasthan APO Exam 2026 Important Dates
| Notification Release Date | 27.05.2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 08.06.2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 07.07.2026 till 12:00 Midnight |
| Preliminary Examination Date | 02.09.2026, Wednesday |
| Main Written Examination Date | To be notified |
| Final Result | To be notified |
Preparation Window Is Active
Start law syllabus completion, Five-Option OMR mocks, Hindi-English practice and Mains charge-framing preparation now.
Rajasthan APO Eligibility Criteria 2026
⚖ Law Qualification
Degree in Law (Professional) or Integrated Law Course from a university established by law in India.
📝 Hindi Requirement
Working knowledge of Hindi written in Devanagari Script.
🗺 Rajasthan Knowledge
Knowledge of Rajasthani dialects and social customs of Rajasthan.
Age Limit
| Minimum Age | 21 years |
| Maximum Age | 40 years |
| Age Calculation Date | 01.01.2027 |
Age Relaxation
| Male candidates of SC / ST / OBC / MBC / EWS of Rajasthan | 5 years |
| Women candidates of General Category | 5 years |
| Women candidates of SC / ST / OBC / MBC / EWS of Rajasthan | 10 years |
| Widow and Divorced Women | No upper age limit |
| Persons with Benchmark Disabilities | 5 years |
| Eligible Government Servants / Departmental Candidates | As prescribed in applicable rules |
| Ex-servicemen | As prescribed in applicable rules |
Rajasthan APO Selection Process
Objective Type Preliminary Examination
Written Main Examination
Final Selection
Important Rule: Prelims marks are not counted towards final selection.
Rajasthan APO Prelims Pattern 2026
| Part | Subject | Marks | Questions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part A | Law | 70 | 70 |
| Part B | General Hindi | 15 | 15 |
| Part B | General English | 15 | 15 |
| Total | All Subjects | 100 | 100 |
Duration: 2 Hours
Law
Hindi-English
Total Questions
Duration
DLM Expert Insight: Law dominates Prelims, but the 30 marks of Hindi-English cannot be ignored.
Important: Both Earlier and New Criminal Laws Are in the Syllabus
The notified Rajasthan APO 2026 syllabus expressly includes both sets of criminal law enactments. Questions may be asked from both. Candidates must prepare both carefully.
| Substantive Criminal Law | BNS and IPC |
| Criminal Procedure | BNSS and CrPC |
| Evidence | BSA and Indian Evidence Act |
📗 Prepare Current Laws
BNS, BNSS and BSA must remain central for present-day prosecution-oriented preparation.
📘 Prepare All Notified Laws
IPC, CrPC and Indian Evidence Act must also be prepared because they are expressly included in the syllabus.
📊 Prepare Comparative Changes
Revise new offences, procedural changes and evidence-related developments through comparison charts, MCQs and Mains practice.
Rajasthan APO Prelims Law Syllabus — 70 Marks
Minor Acts are not minor for Rajasthan APO. They are rank-deciding subjects.
Topics:
Introduction; General Explanations; General Exceptions; Principle of Joint Liability; Offences Affecting the Human Body; Offences Against Property; New Offences and Changes Introduced in BNS.
Preparation Focus:
Definitions, criminal liability, defences, joint liability, hurt, grievous hurt, culpable homicide, murder, theft, robbery, dacoity, criminal breach of trust, cheating, property offences, new BNS offences and comparison-based MCQs.
Topics:
Preliminary; Constitution of Criminal Courts and Their Powers; Process to Compel Appearance; Information to Police and Their Power to Investigate; Charge; Trial of Warrant Cases by Magistrate; Trial of Summons Cases by Magistrate; Summary Trials; Bail and Bonds; Major Changes Introduced in BNSS.
Preparation Focus:
Criminal courts, summons, warrants, investigation, police powers, charge, warrant trial, summons trial, summary trial, bail, procedural changes and prosecution-stage application.
Topics:
Preliminary; Relevancy of Facts; Of Witnesses.
Preparation Focus:
Relevancy, same transaction, motive, conduct, admissions, confessions, expert opinion, witnesses, examination-in-chief, cross-examination, re-examination and hostile witness.
Coverage:
Sections 1–2 and Sections 3–9.
Preparation Focus:
Definitions, atrocities, punishments, special statute application and offence-based MCQs.
Coverage:
Sections 1–2; Sections 3–12; Sections 19–24B.
Preparation Focus:
Arms, ammunition, licences, possession, manufacture, sale, transport, search, seizure and procedure.
Coverage:
Sections 1–2; Sections 4–9; Sections 10–26.
Preparation Focus:
Child in conflict with law, Juvenile Justice Board, apprehension, inquiry, preliminary assessment and child-sensitive procedure.
Coverage:
Sections 1, 3–7 and Sections 54–70.
Preparation Focus:
Definitions, excise offences, penalties, unlawful possession, transport and Rajasthan-specific prosecution.
Coverage:
Sections 1–2 and Sections 3–12.
Preparation Focus:
Child, sexual offences, aggravated offences, punishment and child-sensitive prosecution.
Rajasthan Public Examination (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 1992
Coverage:
Sections 1–8.
Preparation Focus:
Unfair means, offences, punishments and public examination integrity.
Coverage:
Sections 1–10.
Preparation Focus:
Recruitment fraud, organised unfair means, offences, punishments and prosecution relevance.
Coverage:
Section 1; Section 2; Section 6; Section 7; Section 9; Section 10.
Preparation Focus:
Young offenders, probation, conditions of bond, probation officer report, sureties and sentencing-stage application.
Rajasthan APO Language Syllabus
General Hindi
Prelims: 15 Marks |Mains : 50 Marks
- • विलोम शब्द
- • उपसर्ग
- • वाक्यांश के लिए सार्थक शब्द
- • संधि एवं संधि-विच्छेद — अयादि स्वर संधि और विसर्ग संधि को छोड़कर
- • पारिभाषिक शब्दावली — प्रशासनिक — अंग्रेजी से हिन्दी
- • शब्द शुद्धि एवं वाक्य शुद्धि
- • विराम-चिह्न
- • समास
- • मुहावरा / अर्थ-बोध
Preparation Note: Prepare daily vocabulary, grammar correction, administrative terminology and time-bound Hindi practice.
General English
Prelims: 15 Marks |Mains : 50 Marks
- • Tenses
- • Voice: Active and Passive
- • Narration: Direct and Indirect
- • Determiners
- • Prepositions
- • Modals
- • One Word Substitution
Preparation Note: Prepare grammar rules, conversions, correct usage, error-based MCQs and written English accuracy.
Five-Option OMR Rule and Negative Marking
⚠ Negative Marking
For every wrong answer, one-third of the marks prescribed for that question shall be deducted. Wrong answer includes an incorrect answer or multiple marked answers.
Five Options
Every question has options numbered 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5.
Mark One Circle
One circle must be darkened for every question.
Option 5 Means Unattempted
Where a question is not attempted, darken option 5.
Blank Circle Penalty
If no circle is darkened, one-third marks for that question shall be deducted.
Disqualification Risk
If no circle is darkened in more than 10% questions, the candidate shall be disqualified.
Additional Time
An additional 10 minutes shall be provided after the scheduled examination time for ensuring one circle is darkened for every question.
OMR Checklist
Rajasthan APO Main Written Examination Pattern
| Paper | Subject | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper I | Law | 300 | 3 Hours |
| Paper II | Language — General Hindi and General English | 100 | 2 Hours |
| Language Break-up | General Hindi | 50 | Included in Paper II |
| Language Break-up | General English | 50 | Included in Paper II |
| Total | 400 |
Minimum Qualifying Marks in Each Mains Paper
| General / Other Categories | 40% |
| Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Tribe | 35% |
Mains Law Paper Focus:
The Law Paper tests practical knowledge in criminal law, criminal procedure and framing charges in criminal cases.
Mains Law Enactments
Charge-Framing Practice Areas
Basic Charge-Framing Answer Formula
Identify the offence.
Select the correct enactment and provision.
State essential ingredients.
Draft the charge in clear legal format.
Add procedural relevance where required.
Special Criminal Laws and Rajasthan-Specific Acts
⚖ Special Criminal Laws
- • SC/ST Prevention of Atrocities Act
- • Arms Act
- • Juvenile Justice Act
- • POCSO Act
- • Probation of Offenders Act
Prepare definitions, offences, punishments, procedures, case situations, MCQ traps and charge-framing application.
🗺 Rajasthan-Specific Acts
- • Rajasthan Excise Act, 1950
- • Rajasthan Public Examination (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 1992
- • Rajasthan Public Examination (Measures for Prevention of Unfair Means in Recruitment) Act, 2022
These state-specific statutes can provide an important scoring edge through direct MCQs and practical Mains questions.
National criminal laws give you the foundation. Rajasthan-specific Acts can give you the competitive edge.
Documents Required for Rajasthan APO Application
How to Apply
Complete RPSC One Time Registration.
Select Assistant Prosecution Officer Exam 2026.
Fill personal, qualification and category details.
Upload photograph, signature and required information.
Pay applicable examination fee.
Submit and save application form and receipt.
⚠ Incorrect category, age, qualification or document details may affect candidature.
Rajasthan APO Previous Year Papers PDF Download
Previous year papers help students understand real question style, subject weightage, repeated statutory areas, language standard, prosecution-oriented application and Mains writing demand.
| Year | Prelims Paper | Mains Law Paper | Mains Language Paper | Analysis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Download | Download | Download | Download |
| 2024 | Download | Download | Download | Download |
| Earlier Available Paper 1 | Download | Download | Download | Download |
| Earlier Available Paper 2 | Download | Download | Download | Download |
PYQs reveal what RPSC actually asks: Bare Act recall, special law provisions, language accuracy, practical prosecution reasoning and charge-framing ability.
How to Use PYQs
90-Day Rajasthan APO Preparation Roadmap
Phase 1: Days 1–25
Foundation
- • Map complete syllabus
- • Start BNS, IPC, BNSS, CrPC, BSA and Evidence
- • Map special Acts and Rajasthan Acts
- • Start Hindi-English basics
- • Collect PYQs
- • Understand OMR rule
Phase 2: Days 26–50
Core Preparation
- • Complete major law topics
- • Solve topic-wise MCQs
- • Prepare special Acts
- • Revise Rajasthan statutes
- • Start language tests
- • Take sectional mocks
Phase 3: Days 51–70
Mock and Mains Integration
- • Attempt full Prelims mocks
- • Practise Five-Option OMR
- • Control negative marking
- • Begin Mains answers
- • Practise charge framing
- • Analyse PYQs
Phase 4: Days 71–90
Revision and Exam Readiness
- • Revise Bare Acts
- • Take full mocks
- • Review error notebook
- • Finalise OMR discipline
- • Revise Hindi-English
- • Continue Mains practice
Weekly Planner
| Day | Core Focus | Practice |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | BNS and IPC | MCQs + Offence Identification |
| Tuesday | BNSS and CrPC | Procedure MCQs + Charge Practice |
| Wednesday | BSA and Evidence Act | Evidence MCQs + Witness Problems |
| Thursday | Special Criminal Laws | Section Tests + Case Scenarios |
| Friday | Rajasthan-Specific Acts | MCQs + Revision Charts |
| Saturday | Hindi, English and PYQs | Language Test + PYQ Analysis |
| Sunday | Full Mock and Review | Five-Option OMR Mock + Error Notebook |
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- ✓ BNS and IPC
- ✓ BNSS and CrPC
- ✓ BSA and Indian Evidence Act
- ✓ Special Criminal Laws
- ✓ Rajasthan-Specific Acts
- ✓ General Hindi and English
- ✓ Charge Framing
- ✓ PYQ Analysis
- ✓ Prelims and Mains Strategy
Rajasthan APO Prelims Test Series 2026
Practice in Official Five-Option OMR Style
- ✓ Full-length mock tests
- ✓ Law practice sets
- ✓ Hindi-English tests
- ✓ Five-Option OMR pattern
- ✓ Negative marking evaluation
- ✓ Special Act tests
- ✓ Rajasthan Acts tests
- ✓ PYQ-based mocks
Rajasthan APO Mains and Charge-Framing Program
Practical Criminal Law Preparation
- ✓ Law answer writing
- ✓ Criminal procedure application
- ✓ Evidence-based problems
- ✓ Special Act case situations
- ✓ Charge-framing workshops
- ✓ Language paper practice
- ✓ Evaluation and model answers
BNS + BNSS + BSA Mastery Course
Current Criminal Law Foundation for APO Aspirants
- ✓ BNS
- ✓ BNSS
- ✓ BSA
- ✓ MCQs
- ✓ Mains answers
- ✓ Practical application
- ✓ Comparative change revision
- ✓ Charge-framing support
Free Rajasthan APO 2026 Preparation Resources
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Five-Option OMR Rule Explained
BNS and IPC Strategy
BNSS and CrPC Strategy
BSA and Evidence Strategy
Special Criminal Laws Strategy
Rajasthan-Specific Acts Strategy
Rajasthan APO Mains Law Strategy
Charge Framing for APO Mains
Hindi-English Preparation
PYQ Analysis and 90-Day Plan
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Common Mistakes Rajasthan APO Aspirants Must Avoid
✗ Starting too late
✗ Preparing only one set of criminal laws
✗ Ignoring BNS, BNSS and BSA
✗ Ignoring special criminal laws
✗ Ignoring Rajasthan-specific Acts
✗ Ignoring Hindi-English
✗ Practising ordinary four-option MCQs
✗ Leaving OMR questions blank
✗ Ignoring negative marking
✗ Preparing only for Prelims
✗ Ignoring charge framing
✗ Not solving PYQs
✗ Not maintaining an error notebook
✗ Avoiding full mocks
✓ Correct Preparation Approach
Correct preparation means studying all notified laws, keeping current criminal laws central, practising official Five-Option OMR mocks, writing Mains answers, practising charge framing, strengthening Hindi-English and revising through PYQs.
Frequently Asked Questions on Rajasthan APO Exam 2026
What is Rajasthan APO Exam 2026?
It is the RPSC recruitment examination for Assistant Prosecution Officer in the Home Department (Prosecution).
Who conducts Rajasthan APO Exam 2026?
Rajasthan Public Service Commission — RPSC, Ajmer.
How many posts are notified?
371 Assistant Prosecution Officer posts.
What is the notification number?
Advertisement No. 03/EXAM/APO/EP-I/2026-27 dated 27.05.2026.
What is the last date to apply?
07.07.2026 till 12:00 Midnight.
What is the Prelims date?
02.09.2026, Wednesday.
What is the selection process?
Objective Type Preliminary Examination followed by Written Main Examination.
Are Prelims marks counted in final selection?
No. Prelims marks are not counted towards final selection.
What is the Prelims pattern?
100 questions for 100 marks in 2 hours: Law 70, General Hindi 15 and General English 15.
Is there negative marking?
Yes. One-third mark is deducted for every wrong answer.
What is the Five-Option OMR rule?
Every question has five circles. Candidates must mark one circle for each question. Option 5 must be marked for an unattempted question. Blank questions attract deduction, and leaving more than 10% questions without any marked circle can lead to disqualification.
Does the syllabus include BNS, BNSS and BSA?
Yes. The notified syllabus includes BNS, BNSS and BSA.
Does the syllabus also include IPC, CrPC and Indian Evidence Act?
Yes. Both sets are included in the notified syllabus and must be prepared.
Which special laws are included?
SC/ST Prevention of Atrocities Act, Arms Act, Juvenile Justice Act, POCSO Act and Probation of Offenders Act.
Which Rajasthan-specific laws are included?
Rajasthan Excise Act, 1950; Rajasthan Public Examination (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 1992; and Rajasthan Public Examination (Measures for Prevention of Unfair Means in Recruitment) Act, 2022.
What is the Mains pattern?
Law Paper of 300 marks and Language Paper of 100 marks, total 400 marks.
Is charge framing important for Mains?
Yes. The Law Paper tests practical criminal law, procedure and framing charges in criminal cases.
What is the educational qualification?
Degree in Law Professional or Integrated Law Course, working knowledge of Hindi in Devanagari Script and knowledge of Rajasthani dialects and social customs.
What is the age limit?
21 to 40 years as on 01.01.2027, subject to applicable relaxations.
Does Doon Law Mentor provide Rajasthan APO preparation?
Yes. DLM provides preparation for Prelims, Mains, dual criminal law syllabus, special Acts, Rajasthan-specific laws, charge framing, Hindi-English, PYQs and mock tests.
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This page is created for educational and exam preparation guidance purposes. The recruitment details are based on the RPSC Assistant Prosecution Officer Exam 2026 Advertisement No. 03/EXAM/APO/EP-I/2026-27, the RPSC examination-date notice dated 27.05.2026 and the notified Rajasthan APO syllabus. The notified syllabus expressly includes both the earlier criminal law enactments and the new criminal laws. Accordingly, the preparation guidance covers BNS, BNSS, BSA, IPC, CrPC and Indian Evidence Act, together with notified special criminal laws and Rajasthan-specific Acts. Further examination programme, admit card, Main Written Examination schedule, results and recruitment instructions shall be governed by subsequent RPSC notices. Doon Law Mentor is an educational platform and does not represent RPSC or any government authority.