The Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC) has officially published the e-Admit Card for the Assistant Prosecution Officer (APO) Recruitment Examination 2026. Candidates who applied under Advertisement Number 03/Exam/APO/EP-1/2026-27 can now access their exam center details and hall tickets.

The Preliminary Examination for 371 Assistant Prosecution Officer posts is scheduled for September 2, 2026. Candidates can retrieve their hall tickets through the official portal at rpsc.rajasthan.gov.in or via the Rajasthan Single Sign-On (SSO) portal at sso.rajasthan.gov.in.

RPSC APO Recruitment 2026: Key Highlights

Important Exam Schedule & Timeline

The RPSC APO selection process moves through a phased timeline. Below is the complete schedule from initial notification to the upcoming Mains examination:

• Online Application Commencement: June 8, 2026
• Last Date for Form Submission & Fee Payment: July 7, 2026
• Form Correction Window: Closed July 2026
• Exam City Location Allotment Notice: August 26, 2026
• Admit Card Online Download Start Date: August 30, 2026
• RPSC APO Preliminary Examination Date: September 2, 2026
• RPSC APO Mains Examination Date: December 27, 2026

How to Download RPSC APO Admit Card 2026

Candidates can download their hall tickets using either the main RPSC recruitment portal or the SSO ID dashboard. Follow the step-by-step instructions below for both methods.

Method 1: Download via the Official RPSC Portal

1. Visit the official portal of RPSC at rpsc.rajasthan.gov.in.
2. On the homepage, locate the "Important Links" section or navigate to "News & Events".
3. Click on the link titled "Admit Card for Assistant Prosecution Officer Exam 2026".
4. You will be redirected to the candidate portal login screen.
5. Select the application option: "Get Admit Card".
6. Enter your Application Number and select your Date of Birth (DD/MM/YYYY).
7. Type the Security Captcha Code shown on the screen.
8. Click "Get Admit Card" to view your PDF on screen.
9. Download the PDF and take two clear color printouts on A4 paper for exam day.

Method 2: Download via Rajasthan SSO Portal (sso.rajasthan.gov.in)

1. Go to sso.rajasthan.gov.in.
2. Enter your Digital Identity (SSO ID / Username) and Password.
3. Solve the Captcha puzzle and click Login.
4. Inside the SSO dashboard, locate and open the "Recruitment Portal" (G2C Application).
5. On the top navigation bar, click on "Get Admit Card".
6. Find Assistant Prosecution Officer 2026 in your active application list.
7. Click the "Get Admit Card" link adjacent to the post name to download your hall ticket directly.

Essential Details Printed on the Hall Ticket

After downloading your e-Admit Card, verify all printed information carefully. If you spot any discrepancies, raise them immediately with the RPSC helpline.

+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+
| RPSC E-ADMIT CARD CHECKLIST |
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| [ ] Candidate's Full Name & Photograph |
| [ ] Father's / Husband's Name |
| [ ] Roll Number & Application Number |
| [ ] Post Name (Assistant Prosecution Officer) |
| [ ] Exam Date (02 September 2026) & Exact Reporting Time |
| [ ] Allocated Shift & Exam Duration |
| [ ] Exact Examination Center Name & Full Address |
| [ ] Candidate Category (Gen / OBC / SC / ST / EBC / PH) |
| [ ] Authorized Signature & RPSC Invigilator Stamp Box |
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+

Required Documents at the Examination Center

Entry into the examination hall is strictly conditional upon presenting authentic identification documents. Candidates missing any of the required items will be turned away at the gate.

Mandatory Carrying Items:

• Physical Printout of Admit Card: Clear, legible printout on A4 sheet.

• Original Government Photo ID: Bring any one of the following valid identity proofs in original form:

• Voter ID Card

• Passport

• Driving License

• PAN Card

• Valid Government Identity Card with photograph

• Passport-Size Photographs: Bring at least two recent color photographs (matching the photo uploaded in the application form).

• Transparent Ballpoint Pen: Blue or Black ink transparent ballpoint pen for filling OMR bubbles.

Important Security Note: Scanned copies, photocopies, or digital images of ID proofs stored on mobile phones are not valid for security entry.

RPSC APO Recruitment 2026: Selection Process & Exam Pattern

The Assistant Prosecution Officer selection process consists of two primary testing phases followed by administrative verification.

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   |             RPSC APO SELECTION STAGES                 |
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   |   Stage 1: Preliminary Exam (Objective OMR Test)       |
   |   * Screening test to shortlist candidates for Mains  |
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   |   Stage 2: Mains Examination (Descriptive Papers)      |
   |   * Law & Language Testing (Final Merit Basis)         |
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   |   Stage 3: Document Verification & Final Merit List    |
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Preliminary Examination Pattern (Objective Scheme)

• Question Format: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) administered on OMR sheets.

• Subject Coverage:

• Law Section (70% Weightage): Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) / Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), Indian Penal Code (IPC) / Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), Indian Evidence Act / Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, Probation of Offenders Act, Domestic Violence Act, POSCO Act, and local state laws.

• Language Section (30% Weightage): General Hindi (Devnagari Script) and General English.

• Duration: 2 Hours (120 Minutes).

Special OMR Rule: The 5th Option Rule in RPSC Exams

RPSC enforces a strict 5th Option Rule on OMR sheets to maintain transparency and curb malpractice during objective tests.

 OMR Bubble Format:   (A)   (B)   (C)   (D)   (E)
                                              ^
                                       5th Option Choice

1. Mandatory Darkening: Every question has five options marked A, B, C, D, and E (Option 5).
2. Unattempted Questions: If you do not wish to answer a question, you must darken Option 'E' (5th circle).
3. Penalty for Unfilled Options: Leaving any question blank without darkening any of the 5 circles results in a 1/3rd mark deduction for that question.
4. Disqualification Threshold: If a candidate leaves more than 10% of total questions completely blank (without marking Option E), they will be automatically disqualified from the exam process.
5. Extra Time Allotment: RPSC provides an additional 10 minutes at the end of the examination specifically to verify that all unattempted questions have Option 'E' filled.

Eligibility Criteria, Age Limits & Application Fees

For baseline reference, the eligibility metrics applicable to the 371 Assistant Prosecution Officer posts are summarized below:

Age Limit (Calculated as of January 1, 2027)

• Minimum Age: 21 Years
• Maximum Age: 40 Years
• Age Relaxations: Upper age limit relaxations apply as per Rajasthan Government rules:
• SC / ST / OBC / EBC / EWS Male Candidates (Rajasthan Domicile): 5 Years
• SC / ST / OBC / EBC / EWS Female Candidates (Rajasthan Domicile): 10 Years
• General Category Female Candidates: 5 Years
• Ex-Servicemen & Widows/Divorced Women: As per official state regulations.

Educational Qualification

• A recognized Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LL.B.) from a university established by law in India.
• Working knowledge of Hindi written in Devnagari Script.
• Familiarity with Rajasthani Culture and Dialects.

Fee Structure

How to Resolve Discrepancies on the RPSC APO Admit Card

If you encounter technical errors, wrong personal data, or downloading glitches on your hall ticket, reach out to the RPSC facilitation counters immediately using the official contact channels:

• Official Commission Address: Rajasthan Public Service Commission, Ghooghra Ghati, Ajmer, Rajasthan - 305001
• Helpline Phone Numbers: 0145-2635200 / 0145-2635212
• SSO Technical Helpdesk: 0141-2922241 / 0141-2922242
• Official Email: feedback.rpsc@rajasthan.gov.in