Post
- Nationality
- Candidates must be citizens of India.
- MPPSC Law Officer Qualification
- Post
- Qualification Required
- Law Officer (Jail Department)
MPPSC Law Officer – 4 Posts Recruitment 2026
Introduction
Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission (MPPSC) has published advertisement number 13/2026 notifying 4 vacancies for the post of Law Officer. Eligible candidates holding a Degree in Law with 2 years advocate practice experience can submit their ONLINE application from 15 October 2026 to 5 November 2026. The notified pay for the post is 56100-177500 (Level-12), and selected candidates will be on probation for 2 years. The selection process consists of a Written Exam (OMR based) followed by an Interview.
Recruitment Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission (MPPSC) |
| Advertisement No. | 13/2026 |
| Post Name | Law Officer (Law Officer, Jail Department) |
| Total Vacancies | 4 |
| Pay | 56100-177500 (Level-12) |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Job Location | Madhya Pradesh |
| Official Website | mppsc.mp.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Advertisement Date | 08.10.2026 |
|---|---|
| Online Application Start Date | 15.10.2026 |
| Online Application Last Date | 05.11.2026 |
| Online Application with Late Fee (Rs. 3000/-) | 06.11.2026 to 12.11.2026 |
| Online Application with Late Fee (Rs. 25000/-) | 13.11.2026 to 18.11.2026 |
| Application Correction Window Start | 20.10.2026 |
| Application Correction Window End | 07.11.2026 (up to 12:00 midnight) |
| Late Fee Application Correction Window End | 18.11.2026 |
| Admit Card Availability Date | 03.12.2026 |
| Exam Date | 13.12.2026 |
Application Fee
| Fee | SC, ST, OBC (Non-Creamy Layer), EWS, and PwD candidates of Madhya Pradesh |
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Category
Rs. 250/-
All other categories and candidates from outside Madhya Pradesh
Rs. 500/-
Additional portal charges of Rs. 40/- apply. Online applications submitted during late fee periods incur additional late fees of Rs. 3000/- (06.11.2026 to 12.11.2026) or Rs. 25000/- (13.11.2026 to 18.11.2026), along with a Rs. 50/- correction fee if applicable.
Age Limit
- Candidates must have attained the age of 21 years and must not have completed 40 years of age as of 01.01.2027.
- Upper age limit relaxations are applicable as per Madhya Pradesh Government General Administration Department norms for reserved categories, women, government servants, and ex-servicemen, up to a maximum upper age limit of 45 years where applicable.
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Vacancy & Eligibility
Degree in Law.2. Two years of practice experience as an advocate.
- Bar Council Registration
- Pursuant to MP High Court Jabalpur Writ Petition No. 5096/2022 (Order dated 08.03.2022), candidates from other states are exempted from employment exchange registration. For MP residents, live employment exchange registration is not mandatory at the time of application, but if selected for interview, a valid live employment exchange registration certificate must be presented by the final date of document submission specified by the Commission. Government or non-government employees in Madhya Pradesh are exempted from employment exchange registration subject to submitting a No Objection Certificate or service certificate from their department head or institution.
Experience
Two years of practice experience as an advocate
Salary / Pay Scale
Rs. 56100 - Rs. 177500
Selection Process & Exam Pattern
The selection process comprises a Written Examination (OMR based) followed by an Interview.
| Written Examination | The written exam will be an OMR-based objective-type test conducted at examination centres in Indore on 13.12.2026. Negative marking is applicable as per exam rules. Candidates who score top marks in the written exam in order of merit will be called for interview in specified ratios depending on the number of available vacancies. |
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| Interview | The interview carries a maximum of 100 marks. The minimum qualifying marks in the interview are 41 for unreserved category and 31 for reserved category and PwD candidates. |
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How to Apply
- Visit the official MPPSC website at mppsc.mp.gov.in.
- Navigate to the online application section for Law Officer Recruitment 2026.
- Complete the online application form with accurate personal, educational, and professional details.
- Upload scanned passport-size recent colour photograph and signature adhering to the specified formatting guidelines.
- Click "Proceed for Payment" and pay the required application fee through credit card, debit card, or net banking until "Payment Done" status appears.
- Take a printout of the submitted application form and payment receipt for future correspondence.
MPPSC Law Officer Important Instructions
- Applications are accepted online only. Any other mode of application will be rejected.
- Candidates must ensure all eligibility criteria and educational qualifications are acquired on or before the application deadline of 05.11.2026.
- Application correction is permitted from 20.10.2026 to 07.11.2026 upon payment of a Rs. 50/- fee per correction.
- Admit cards will be available for download from the official website starting 03.12.2026.
- Candidates must bring a valid photo ID card along with the printed admit card and two black ballpoint pens to the examination centre.
- Electronic gadgets, calculators, watches, mobile phones, and metallic bands are strictly prohibited inside the exam hall.
- Married female candidates submitting certificates in their husband's name must provide proof of name change (marriage certificate, gazette notification, or affidavit) along with father's name records.
- Candidature is provisional at all stages, and verification of documents will take place prior to interview or appointment.
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FAQ
What is MPPSC Law Officer Recruitment 2026?
MPPSC Law Officer Recruitment 2026 is a state-level selection process conducted by the Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission to fill 4 Law Officer vacancies in the Jail Department under advertisement number 13/2026.
How many vacancies are available in MPPSC Law Officer Recruitment 2026?
A total of 4 vacancies have been notified, including 2 for Unreserved, 1 for SC, and 1 for OBC categories.
What is the last date to apply for MPPSC Law Officer Recruitment 2026?
The last date to submit online applications is 5 November 2026. Applications with late fees are accepted up to 18 November 2026.
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