RPSC APO Mains Exam Date 2026 - Revised Schedule Released
The Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC) has revised the Mains examination date for the Assistant Prosecution Officer (APO) recruitment to 27 December 2026 (Sunday). This update comes through an official press note issued by the Commission on 2 July 2026, which also revises exam dates for three other major RPSC examinations. Below is everything candidates need to know about the updated schedule and what it means for their preparation timeline.
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RPSC APO Mains Exam Date 2026 - Key Details
This section summarizes the core update from the official RPSC press release the revised date, the exam name, and the department responsible for the recruitment.
According to the official press note released by RPSC on 2 July 2026, the Assistant Prosecution Officer (Main) Examination 2026 conducted for the Home (Prosecution) Department is now scheduled for 27 December 2026, a Sunday. This is an administrative revision, meaning the Commission has rescheduled the exam either due to logistical or administrative requirements. The detailed exam program, including exam city allocation and shift timings, will be released separately by RPSC closer to the exam date.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | Assistant Prosecution Officer (Main) Examination, 2026 |
| Conducting Body | Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC) |
| Concerned Department | Home Department (Prosecution) |
| Revised Mains Exam Date | 27 December 2026 (Sunday) |
| Press Note Issued On | 2 July 2026 |
| Detailed Exam Programme | To be released later by RPSC |
Other RPSC Exam Dates Revised in the Same Notice
RPSC's 2 July 2026 press note did not revise only the APO Mains exam it also updated the schedule for three other important examinations. This section lists all of them together for candidates tracking multiple RPSC exams.
The following table presents the complete list of exams whose dates were revised, along with their previously scheduled dates where mentioned in the official notice:
| Exam Name | Revised Exam Date | Previous Date (if stated) |
|---|---|---|
| Rajasthan State and Subordinate Services Combined Competitive (Preliminary) Exam, 2026 | 6 December 2026 (Sunday) | 29 November 2026 |
| Lecturer–Special Education Competitive Exam, 2026 | 8 December 2026 (Tuesday) | 6 December 2026 |
| Assistant Prosecution Officer (Main) Exam, 2026 | 27 December 2026 (Sunday) | Not specified in notice |
| Rajasthan State and Subordinate Services Combined Competitive (Main) Exam, 2026 | 1 May 2027 (Saturday) & 2 May 2027 (Sunday) |
This overlapping schedule is useful for candidates who may be appearing for multiple RPSC exams in the December 2026–May 2027 window, as it helps in planning study time across exams.
RPSC Assistant Prosecution Officer Recruitment 2026: Important dates
Since the Mains exam date directly affects the ongoing APO recruitment cycle, this section outlines the broader recruitment details that candidates preparing for the exam should be aware of.
The RPSC Assistant Prosecution Officer recruitment for 2026 was announced under Advertisement No. 03/2026-27, inviting applications for 371 posts. Here are the important details related to this recruitment cycle:
- Notification Date: 27 May 2026
- Application Start Date: 8 June 2026
- Application Last Date: 7 July 2026
- Fee Payment Last Date: 7 July 2026
- Application Correction Window Closes: 17 July 2026
- Educational Qualification: A Bachelor's Degree in Law (LLB) from a recognized university, along with working knowledge of Hindi in Devanagari script and familiarity with Rajasthani culture.
- Selection Process: Written Examination, followed by Document Verification and Medical Examination.
Category-Wise Vacancy Breakup for RPSC APO 2026
Understanding the vacancy distribution helps candidates gauge competition levels within their respective categories. Out of the total 371 posts, the breakup is as follows:
| Category | Number of Posts |
|---|---|
| General | 159 |
| EWS | 35 |
| OBC | 76 |
| MBC | 17 |
| SC | 43 |
| ST | 40 |
RPSC APO Exam Pattern - Prelims and Mains
Candidates preparing for this recruitment should understand that the selection involves two stages of written examination before document verification and medical tests. The Preliminary Examination for this recruitment cycle was scheduled earlier, while the newly revised Mains Exam date of 27 December 2026 marks the next major milestone for shortlisted candidates. Candidates who clear the Mains exam will subsequently be called for document verification and a medical examination as part of the final selection process.
How to Stay Updated on the RPSC APO Mains Exam 2026
Since RPSC may issue further updates, including the detailed exam programme, exam centre details, and admit card release dates, candidates should regularly monitor the official RPSC website for authentic information rather than relying on unofficial sources.
- Visit the official RPSC website regularly for press notes and circulars.
- Check the official advertisement and press note PDFs directly for the most accurate, unaltered information.
- Keep application-related documents (registration number, date of birth) ready for future admit card downloads.
