What is the pattern of the CG APO exam?

Chhattisgarh Assistant District Public Prosecution Officer (ADPO) Examination has 2 stages. Written examination (objective): One objective paper of 150 questions and 300 marks in 3 hours, with 50 questions of General Knowledge and 100 questions of Law; negative marking applies. Papers: Part 1: General Knowledge: 50 questions, 100 marks; Part 2: Law (Major Acts and Minor Acts): 100 questions, 200 marks; Total: 150 questions, 300 marks, 3 hours. Interview: Interview of 30 marks; written marks (300) plus interview (30) give a total of 330. Papers: Interview: 30 marks.

Is there negative marking in CG APO?

One-third of the marks of a question is deducted for each wrong answer (formula MO = M x R - 1/3 M x W in the 2026 advertisement).

Where is the CG APO notification published?

Chhattisgarh Public Service Commission, Raipur publishes the notification, dates and results on its official website, psc.cg.gov.in. Check it for the current cycle.

Which bare acts are in the CG APO syllabus?

19 acts are tagged for CG APO here, including the Arms Act, 1959, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023, Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, Constitution of India, Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, Indian Evidence Act, 1872 and more. Each can be read section by section.

Which CG APO previous year papers are available?

5 papers from 2006 to 2026: 5 prelims papers to attempt online with answers.

Chhattisgarh · Assistant District Public Prosecution Officer

CG APO 2026: Syllabus, Previous Year Papers & Bare Acts

Chhattisgarh Assistant District Public Prosecution Officer (ADPO) Examination

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Stages: 5
Past papers: 19
Acts in syllabus: Yes
Negative marking: 15
Posts (2026)

The examination recruits Assistant District Public Prosecution Officers in Chhattisgarh. A single objective written test (computer based, per the 2026 advertisement) covers General Knowledge with a Chhattisgarh focus and Law, followed by an interview; the law part combines the new criminal codes with Chhattisgarh and central minor Acts.

Conducted by: Chhattisgarh Public Service Commission, Raipur
Official website: psc.cg.gov.in
Negative marking: One-third of the marks of a question is deducted for each wrong answer (formula MO = M x R - 1/3 M x W in the 2026 advertisement).
Final selection: Written examination marks (300) plus interview marks (30), total 330.
Last advertisement: 2026: 15 posts · Advertisement No. 03/2026; pay Level 9 (Rs. 38,100 - 1,20,400) as printed (per CG ADPO 2026 Advtt (15 Posts); the next cycle may differ)

Official website and notifications

Exam pattern and stages

Written examination (objective): One objective paper of 150 questions and 300 marks in 3 hours, with 50 questions of General Knowledge and 100 questions of Law; negative marking applies.
Paper Questions Marks Duration
Part 1: General Knowledge 2 marks per question 50 100
Part 2: Law (Major Acts and Minor Acts) 2 marks per question 100 200
Total marks formula MO = M x R - 1/3 M x W 150 300 3 hours
Interview: Interview of 30 marks; written marks (300) plus interview (30) give a total of 330.
Paper Questions Marks Duration
Interview 30

Paper	Questions	Marks	Duration
Part 1: General Knowledge 2 marks per question	50	100
Part 2: Law (Major Acts and Minor Acts) 2 marks per question	100	200
Total marks formula MO = M x R - 1/3 M x W	150	300	3 hours

Paper	Questions	Marks	Duration
Interview		30

Syllabus

Paper by paper, as the official syllabus lists it.

Part 1: General Knowledge (50 questions)

History of India and the Indian national movement
History of Chhattisgarh and its contribution to the national movement
Physical, social and economic geography of India (with special reference to Chhattisgarh)
Constitution of India and polity; administrative structure of Chhattisgarh, local government and Panchayati Raj · Read the act
Economy, commerce, industry, forest and agriculture of India (with special reference to Chhattisgarh)
Tribes, special traditions, festivals, dance, archaeological and tourist centres of Chhattisgarh
Current affairs and sports (India and Chhattisgarh)
Environment

Part 2: Law - Major Acts

Constitution of India: Part 3 Fundamental Rights, Part 4 Directive Principles, Part 5 President and Vice-President, Union Judiciary, Governor, State Legislature, High Court in the State, Subordinate Courts · Read the act
Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (complete) · Read the act
Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (complete) · Read the act
Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 (complete) · Read the act

Part 2: Law - Minor Acts

Chhattisgarh Excise Act, 1915 (complete) · Read the act
Information Technology Act, 2000: Chapters 1, 2, 3, 4, 9, 11, 12, 13 · Read the act
Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989 (complete) · Read the act
Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 (complete) · Read the act
Arms Act, 1959 (complete) · Read the act
Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 (complete) · Read the act
Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993 (complete) · Read the act
Right to Information Act, 2005 (complete) · Read the act
Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987: Chapters 3, 4 and 6 · Read the act
Chhattisgarh Shaikshanik Sansthano Mai Pratadana (Raging) Ka Pratishedh Adhiniyam, 2001 (complete)
Chhattisgarh Tonhi Pratadana (Nivaran) Adhiniyam, 2005 (complete)
Prevention of Unlawful Activities Act, 1967 (complete) · Read the act
Chhattisgarh Vishesh Jan Suraksha Adhiniyam, 2005 (complete)
Chhattisgarh High Court Rules and Orders (Criminal), 2005 (complete)

Bare Acts for this exam

19 acts tagged for CG APO. Each opens section by section, free to read.

Central acts

Chhattisgarh acts

Chhattisgarh Excise Act, 1915
Chhattisgarh Shaikshanik Sansthao Mein Pratadna (Ragging) Ka Pratishedh Adhiniyam (coming soon)
Chhattisgarh vishesh jan suraksha Act, 2005 (coming soon)

Old law → new law tables: IPC → BNS · CrPC → BNSS · Evidence Act → BSA

Previous year papers

5 prelims papers, 2006 to 2026. All CG APO papers by year

2026

CG APO Prelims 2026 106 questions · attempt online

2017

CG APO Prelims 2017 88 questions · attempt online

2013

CG APO Prelims 2013 106 questions · attempt online

2008

CG APO Prelims 2008 92 questions · attempt online

2006

CG APO Prelims 2006 100 questions · attempt online

Eligibility

A degree in law from a recognised university; the notification has the full conditions. 21 to 30 years on 1 January 2026 per the 2026 advertisement; further relaxations exist but their figures are not reliably legible.

Relaxations, attempts and category rules are in each cycle's notification.

CG APO: frequently asked questions

What is the pattern of the CG APO exam?: Chhattisgarh Assistant District Public Prosecution Officer (ADPO) Examination has 2 stages. Written examination (objective): One objective paper of 150 questions and 300 marks in 3 hours, with 50 questions of General Knowledge and 100 questions of Law; negative marking applies. Papers: Part 1: General Knowledge: 50 questions, 100 marks; Part 2: Law (Major Acts and Minor Acts): 100 questions, 200 marks; Total: 150 questions, 300 marks, 3 hours. Interview: Interview of 30 marks; written marks (300) plus interview (30) give a total of 330. Papers: Interview: 30 marks.
Is there negative marking in CG APO?: One-third of the marks of a question is deducted for each wrong answer (formula MO = M x R - 1/3 M x W in the 2026 advertisement).
Who is eligible for CG APO?: A degree in law from a recognised university; the notification has the full conditions. 21 to 30 years on 1 January 2026 per the 2026 advertisement; further relaxations exist but their figures are not reliably legible. The notification for each cycle has the full conditions and relaxations.
Where is the CG APO notification published?: Chhattisgarh Public Service Commission, Raipur publishes the notification, dates and results on its official website, psc.cg.gov.in. Check it for the current cycle.
Which bare acts are in the CG APO syllabus?: 19 acts are tagged for CG APO here, including the Arms Act, 1959, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023, Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, Constitution of India, Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, Indian Evidence Act, 1872 and more. Each can be read section by section.
Which CG APO previous year papers are available?: 5 papers from 2006 to 2026: 5 prelims papers to attempt online with answers.

Facts on this page are read from Syllabus 2026, CG ADPO 2026 Advtt (15 Posts) and may change with each notification. Dates, vacancies and cut-offs for the coming cycle are not stated here; the official website has them.