The Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission, the state agency that conducts recruitment for government posts in Madhya Pradesh, has notified vacancies for the post of Law Officer in the Jail Department under its Law Officer Exam 2026. A total of 4 posts are on offer. The role suits law graduates with advocacy experience, and selection will be through a written examination followed by an interview.
MPPSC Law Officer Recruitment 2026
Posted 09 Oct 2026Updated 09 Oct 202613/2026
Total Vacancies
4
Last Date
05 Nov
18 days left
Apply Mode
Online
Permanent
Status
Notification Out
Recruitment status
Admit card out
Exam on 13 Dec 2026
- Notification08 Oct
- Applications Open15 Oct
- Admit Card Out13 Dec
- Exam13 Dec
About MPPSC Law Officer Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission
- Advertisement No.
- 13/2026
- Post Name
- Law Officer (Jail Department)
- Job Location
- Madhya Pradesh
- Who Can Apply
- Candidates from other states are exempted from employment exchange registration; MP residents must produce a valid live employment exchange registration certificate if shortlisted for interview.
- Job Type
- Permanent
- Age Limit
- 21–40 years
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
- Experience
- Two years of practice experience as an advocate.
- Pay Scale
- Pay Matrix Level-12 (Rs. 56100 - Rs. 177500)
Vacancy Breakdown
Law Officer (Jail Department)
4
UR 2OBC 1SC 1ST 0EWS 0
| Post Name | UR | OBC | SC | ST | EWS | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Law Officer (Jail Department) | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
Eligibility Details
Law Officer (Jail Department)
Degree in Law. Two years of practice experience as an advocate.
| Post | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Law Officer (Jail Department) | Degree in Law. Two years of practice experience as an advocate. |
Age Limit
21 to 40 years as on 01-01-2027
Age Relaxation
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.
Application Fee
SC, ST, OBC (Non-Creamy Layer), EWS and PwD candidates of Madhya Pradesh
Rs. 250
All other categories and candidates from outside Madhya Pradesh
Rs. 500
Selection Process
- 1Written Examination
OMR-based objective type test held at examination centres in Indore on 13.12.2026; candidates scoring top marks in order of merit are called for interview in ratios depending on the number of vacancies.
- 2Interview
Maximum 100 marks; minimum qualifying marks are 41 for unreserved category and 31 for reserved category and PwD candidates.
Salary Structure
Pay Matrix Level-12 (Rs. 56100 - Rs. 177500)
How to Apply
- 1Visit the official MPPSC website.
- 2Open the online application section for Law Officer Recruitment 2026.
- 3Fill in the online application form with accurate personal, educational and professional details.
- 4Upload a scanned passport-size recent colour photograph and signature as per the specified formatting guidelines.
- 5Click Proceed for Payment and pay the application fee by credit card, debit card or net banking until the Payment Done status appears.
- 6Take a printout of the submitted application form and the payment receipt.
Documents to Carry / Upload
•Printed admit card
•Valid photo ID card
•Two black ballpoint pens
Important Details
- Applications are accepted online only; any other mode will be rejected.
- Selected candidates are placed on probation for two years.
- MP residents do not need live employment exchange registration at the time of application, but if shortlisted for interview they must produce a valid live employment exchange registration certificate by the final date of document submission fixed by the Commission; candidates from other states are exempted.
- Government and non-government employees in Madhya Pradesh are exempted from employment exchange registration on submitting a No Objection Certificate or service certificate from their department head or institution.
- Application correction is allowed on payment of Rs. 50 per correction, and a Rs. 50 correction fee applies to late fee applications as well.
- Late fee applications cost Rs. 3000 (06.11.2026 to 12.11.2026) or Rs. 25000 (13.11.2026 to 18.11.2026).
- Married female candidates submitting certificates in their husband's name must provide proof of name change such as a marriage certificate, gazette notification or affidavit along with father's name records.
- Candidature is provisional at all stages and documents are verified before interview or appointment.
Reservation for Women and PwD Candidates
UR
Reserved for MP Resident Women (out of total): 1
Reserved for MP Resident PwD (LD): 1
SC
Reserved for MP Resident Women (out of total): 0
Reserved for MP Resident PwD (LD): 0
ST
Reserved for MP Resident Women (out of total): 0
Reserved for MP Resident PwD (LD): 0
OBC
Reserved for MP Resident Women (out of total): 0
Reserved for MP Resident PwD (LD): 0
EWS
Reserved for MP Resident Women (out of total): 0
Reserved for MP Resident PwD (LD): 0
| Category | Reserved for MP Resident Women (out of total) | Reserved for MP Resident PwD (LD) |
|---|---|---|
| UR | 1 | 1 |
| SC | 0 | 0 |
| ST | 0 | 0 |
| OBC | 0 | 0 |
| EWS | 0 | 0 |
Contact
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 0755-6720220
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there negative marking in the MPPSC Law Officer written examination?
Yes. Negative marking is applicable in the OMR-based written examination as per the exam rules.
Do MP residents need employment exchange registration to apply for MPPSC Law Officer?
No. Live employment exchange registration is not mandatory at the time of application, but if you are selected for interview you must produce a valid live registration certificate by the final document submission date.
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