What the notice says
MPPSC Law Officer 2026 is Advertisement No. 13/2026 dated 8 October 2026 for the Jail Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh. Online applications open on 15 October 2026 and close on 5 November 2026. Apply only on mppsc.mp.gov.in.
What the post actually is
Law Officer in the Madhya Pradesh Jail Department is a permanent Gazetted Class-II post. Selected candidates serve on probation for two years and handle the legal work of the prison administration.
What kind of role this is
Regular state-government service under the Jail Department. Pay Level 12 of the MP pay matrix. The written examination is scheduled for 13 December 2026 at Indore.
Who should apply — and who should skip
Apply if you hold a Degree in Law and have already completed two years of practice as an advocate, and you fall in the age band 21–40 years as on 1 January 2027 (after checking official relaxations for reserved categories).
Skip if you are still short of two years of actual advocate practice, or if you do not meet the domicile rules that apply to reserved-category seats in Madhya Pradesh.
Dates and fee
| Item | On the official notice |
|---|---|
| Advertisement | No. 13/2026, 8 October 2026 |
| Online application starts | 15 October 2026 |
| Last date (without late fee) | 5 November 2026 |
| Late-fee window ₹3,000 | 6–12 November 2026 |
| Late-fee window ₹25,000 | 13–18 November 2026 |
| Correction window | 20 October – 7 November 2026 |
| Admit card | From 3 December 2026 |
| Written exam | 13 December 2026 |
| Application fee | ₹500 (others) / ₹250 (MP SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS/PwD) + ₹40 portal charge |
Available positions
1. Law Officer — Level 12 (₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500) 4 Vacancies
Eligibility criteria
Degree in Law from a recognised university and minimum two years of practice as an advocate. Age 21 to 40 years as on 1 January 2027. Reserved-category seats follow Madhya Pradesh domicile rules.
Category breakdown
UR – 2 | SC – 1 | OBC – 1
Total vacancies — 4.
Educational qualifications
| Post | Degree / marks | Experience / extras |
|---|---|---|
| Law Officer | Degree in Law | Minimum 2 years practice as advocate; age 21–40 on 01.01.2027 |
Selection
- Online application on mppsc.mp.gov.in.
- Written examination on 13 December 2026 (Indore).
- Interview of candidates who clear the written stage.
How to prepare (free, official)
- MPPSC official website
- Official advertisement PDF on the MPPSC uploads section (Advt_Law_Officer_Exam_2026)
How to apply without getting played
- Register and apply only on mppsc.mp.gov.in between 15 October and 5 November 2026.
- Pay the correct fee slab (₹250 or ₹500 plus portal charge).
- Use the correction window if needed. Keep the registration number and fee receipt.
FAQs
What is the last date?
5 November 2026 without late fee. Late-fee windows run up to 18 November 2026.
Who can apply?
Candidates with a law degree and at least two years of advocate practice, age 21–40 as on 1 January 2027.
How many vacancies?
Four (UR-2, SC-1, OBC-1).
Where do I apply?
mppsc.mp.gov.in.
When is the exam?
Written examination on 13 December 2026.