MPPSC Law Officer Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online

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.

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MPPSC Law Officer Vacancy Details (Post-wise and Category-wise)

Total vacancies notified for the Law Officer post are 4. The distribution across categories and reservation for women and disabled candidates is detailed below.

MPPSC Law Officer Eligibility Criteria

Nationality

Candidates must be citizens of India.

MPPSC Law Officer Qualification

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.

MPPSC Law Officer 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.

Age Relaxation

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.

MPPSC Law Officer Salary

Selected candidates will be placed on probation for a period of two years.

MPPSC Law Officer Application Fee

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.

MPPSC Law Officer Selection Process

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.

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.

How to Apply for MPPSC Law Officer Recruitment

1. Visit the official MPPSC website at mppsc.mp.gov.in.
2. Navigate to the online application section for Law Officer Recruitment 2026.
3. Complete the online application form with accurate personal, educational, and professional details.
4. Upload scanned passport-size recent colour photograph and signature adhering to the specified formatting guidelines.
5. Click "Proceed for Payment" and pay the required application fee through credit card, debit card, or net banking until "Payment Done" status appears.
6. 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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