- MPPSC has announced 4 vacancies for the post of Law Officer (Jail Department) under advertisement number 13/2026.
- The recruitment is for positions within the Jail Department of Madhya Pradesh.
- Selected candidates will be placed on probation for 2 years after selection.
- The exam will be conducted in Indore on 13 December 2026 (OMR-based written test).
MPP
Active Listing
🎓 Law Degree
MPPSC Law Officer Recruitment 2026
Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission (MPPSC)
Total Vacancies
4
Job Location
Madhya Pradesh (Jail Department)
Apply Start
15 Oct 2026
Apply Deadline
05 Nov 2026
📋 Recruitment Overview
| Organization | Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission (MPPSC) (MPPSC) |
| Job Category | Legal |
| Eligibility Qualification | Law Degree (law-degree) |
| Number of Vacancies | 4 Posts |
| Salary / Pay Scale | Rs. 56,100 - Rs. 1,77,500 (Pay Matrix Level-12) |
| Age Limits | 21 to 40 Years |
| Gender Eligibility | both |
| Experience Required | 2 years of practice experience as an advocate |
| 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/- • Additional portal charges: Rs. 40/- (included in the above fees). • Late Fee Application Fees: Rs. 3,000/- (06.11.2026 to 12.11.2026) + Rs. 50/- correction fee (if applicable). Rs. 25,000/- (13.11.2026 to 18.11.2026) + Rs. 50/- correction fee (if applicable). |
📄 Details & Description
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
- Nationality: Must be a citizen of India.
- Qualification: Must hold a Degree in Law and have 2 years of practice experience as an advocate.
- Bar Council Registration: Must be registered with the Bar Council of Madhya Pradesh High Court (Jabalpur).
- Employment Exchange Registration:
For MP residents, live employment exchange registration is not mandatory at the time of application but must be presented if selected for the interview.
Government/non-government employees in Madhya Pradesh are exempted from employment exchange registration if they submit a No Objection Certificate (NOC) or service certificate from their department.
* Candidates from other states are exempted from employment exchange registration (as per MP High Court Writ Petition No. 5096/2022).
- Qualification: Must hold a Degree in Law and have 2 years of practice experience as an advocate.
- Bar Council Registration: Must be registered with the Bar Council of Madhya Pradesh High Court (Jabalpur).
- Employment Exchange Registration:
For MP residents, live employment exchange registration is not mandatory at the time of application but must be presented if selected for the interview.
Government/non-government employees in Madhya Pradesh are exempted from employment exchange registration if they submit a No Objection Certificate (NOC) or service certificate from their department.
* Candidates from other states are exempted from employment exchange registration (as per MP High Court Writ Petition No. 5096/2022).
⚙️ Selection Process
- Written Examination (OMR-based): Objective-type test conducted in Indore on 13 December 2026.
- Interview: Conducted for candidates who qualify the written exam. Interview carries a maximum of 100 marks.
- Minimum Qualifying Marks:
Unreserved (UR): 41 marks in the interview.
Reserved (SC/ST/PwD): 31 marks in the interview.
- Interview: Conducted for candidates who qualify the written exam. Interview carries a maximum of 100 marks.
- Minimum Qualifying Marks:
Unreserved (UR): 41 marks in the interview.
Reserved (SC/ST/PwD): 31 marks in the interview.
🏷️ Category Eligibility & Reservations
General
OBC
SC
ST
EWS
PwD
OBC
SC
ST
EWS
PwD
📂 Required Documents
- Proof of Law Degree (certificate/mark sheet).
- Advocate Practice Certificate (2 years minimum).
- Bar Council Registration Certificate (MP High Court).
- Employment Exchange Registration Certificate (if applicable, as per eligibility).
- No Objection Certificate (NOC) or Service Certificate (for government employees).
- Marriage Certificate/Gazette Notification/Affidavit (if applicable, for married female candidates).
- Valid Photo ID Proof (for exam day).
- Advocate Practice Certificate (2 years minimum).
- Bar Council Registration Certificate (MP High Court).
- Employment Exchange Registration Certificate (if applicable, as per eligibility).
- No Objection Certificate (NOC) or Service Certificate (for government employees).
- Marriage Certificate/Gazette Notification/Affidavit (if applicable, for married female candidates).
- Valid Photo ID Proof (for exam day).
💳 Application Fee Details
• 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/-
• Additional portal charges: Rs. 40/- (included in the above fees).
• Late Fee Application Fees:
Rs. 3,000/- (06.11.2026 to 12.11.2026) + Rs. 50/- correction fee (if applicable).
Rs. 25,000/- (13.11.2026 to 18.11.2026) + Rs. 50/- correction fee (if applicable).
• All other categories and candidates from outside Madhya Pradesh: Rs. 500/-
• Additional portal charges: Rs. 40/- (included in the above fees).
• Late Fee Application Fees:
Rs. 3,000/- (06.11.2026 to 12.11.2026) + Rs. 50/- correction fee (if applicable).
Rs. 25,000/- (13.11.2026 to 18.11.2026) + Rs. 50/- correction fee (if applicable).
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q.
How many vacancies are available for the MPPSC Law Officer Recruitment 2026?
There are a total of 4 vacancies for the post of Law Officer (Jail Department) under MPPSC Recruitment 2026.
Q.
What is the last date to apply for the MPPSC Law Officer Recruitment 2026?
The last date to submit the online application is 5 November 2026. Late fee applications are accepted up to 18 November 2026.
Q.
What is the age limit for the MPPSC Law Officer Recruitment 2026?
Candidates must be between 21 and 40 years of age as of 1 January 2027. Age relaxations apply as per Madhya Pradesh Government norms.
Q.
What is the application fee for the MPPSC Law Officer Recruitment 2026?
The application fee is Rs. 250/- for SC, ST, OBC (Non-Creamy Layer), EWS, and PwD candidates of Madhya Pradesh, and Rs. 500/- for all other categories. Additional portal charges of Rs. 40/- apply.
Q.
What is the selection process for the MPPSC Law Officer Recruitment 2026?
The selection process includes a written exam (OMR-based) followed by an interview. The written exam will be held on 13 December 2026 in Indore.