MPPSC Recruitment 2026: 1 Law Officer – Apply Online @ mppsc.mp.gov.in

Notice information

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Post-Wise Vacancy & Pay Scale

• The post is permanent and gazetted. Superannuation age follows the Madhya Pradesh Government Servants (Superannuation Age) Act, 1967, as amended from time to time.

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualification

• Educational Qualification: Graduate degree in Law with a minimum of 60% marks from a recognised university. If the marksheet uses a grading system, the candidate must submit a university-affiliated affidavit showing the formula used to convert grades to percentage.
• Experience: Minimum 5 years of advocacy experience handling legal matters in Service Matters before the Hon'ble High Court. This must cover at least 50 separate decided and pending cases.
• Experience Proof: An affidavit countersigned by an Oath Commissioner in the format of Appendix-3 of the advertisement, detailing appearances before the various benches of the High Court.
• Timing of Eligibility: All qualifications, experience, and eligibility conditions must be held by 22 December 2026 (the online last date). Candidates who acquire them after this date will be treated as ineligible.
• Age Relaxation: No age relaxation is admissible as the single post is unreserved (UR). Only the date of birth recorded in the 10th marksheet is accepted.
• Citizenship: Citizens of India and candidates belonging to categories recognised under the Constitution of India are eligible.
• Who Is Not Eligible (per MP Civil Services (General Conditions of Service) Rules, 1961):
• A candidate convicted of any offence against women is not eligible; where such a case is pending in court, the appointment remains pending until the final decision.
• A candidate with more than two living children, one born on or after 26 January 2001, is ineligible. A candidate with one living child whose next delivery on or after 26 January 2001 results in two or more children is not disqualified.

Selection Process & Screening Clause

• Document Scrutiny: Submitted hard copies are scrutinised for eligibility and completeness.
• Shortlisting for Interview: After scrutiny, 12 candidates in order of marks obtained in the qualifying examination (plus ties at the cut-off) will be called for the interview, subject to eligible candidates being available.
• Written Examination (Conditional): If more than 500 candidates apply, a written examination will be held. Candidates equal to three times the advertised posts in each category/sub-category (plus ties) will then be called for interview. The final merit will be on combined written and interview marks, with no minimum qualifying marks for the interview in this case. The scheme and syllabus will be published on mppsc.mp.gov.in in due course.
• Interview (default pathway): The interview carries 100 marks; the minimum qualifying mark is 41. Final selection will be in order of merit of marks obtained in the interview.
• TA/DA: No TA/DA will be paid to candidates for the written test or interview.

Required Documents & Instructions for Candidates

• Attendance Sheet: 1 original.
• Personal Details Sheet: 1 original and 5 photocopies (submitted separately).
• Attestation Form: 3 originals.
• Declaration of not being debarred from any selection or examination — 1 original.
• High School marksheet, Higher Secondary marksheet, and all year-wise Graduation marksheets with the degree.
• Experience certificate/affidavit as per Appendix-3 of the advertisement.
• MP domicile/local resident certificate, if applicable (manual certificates must show round seal, dispatch number and date).
• Caste certificate of the MP Government from the competent authority (Sub-Divisional Officer, Revenue) if from a reserved category, issued on or before 22 December 2026. Married women must provide a certificate in their own name with the father's name. Certificates from other states are not valid. OBC candidates must also submit the non-creamy layer declaration.
• Disability certificate, if applicable: certificates issued on or after 01.06.2021 are valid only through the UDID portal (www.swavlambancard.gov.in); reservation benefits apply only with 40% or more permanent disability.
• Affidavit for change of surname after marriage (women applicants).
• Government servants: NOC from the department or a copy of the NOC application made on or before 22 December 2026, plus an undertaking (1 original) if serving in Madhya Pradesh. Non-government employees must provide a certificate of being in service.
• Ex-servicemen: proof of ex-serviceman status issued on or before 22 December 2026 and a copy of the service details sheet.
• Identity proof (any one): Aadhaar card, Voter ID, PAN card, Bank passbook copy, Employer-issued ID (for government employees), or Driving Licence.
• 3 photocopies of court case-related documents mentioned in the Attestation Form (if applicable).
• Packaging: Place the set in a large envelope marked "Advertisement No. 14/2026 dated 04.11.2026, Law Officer, Application for the post of Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission" with your name and address as sender. Send by registered post or speed post to: Secretary, Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission, Residency Area, Indore (Madhya Pradesh) PIN – 452001. An envelope without the advertisement number and post/department name will not be considered. Documents must reach the office by 28 December 2026, 6:00 PM. You may also hand them in at the office on working days between 10:00 AM and 6:00 PM against a receipt.

Application Fee Structure

• No bank draft or cheque is accepted. Pay via credit card, debit card, internet banking, or cash at an MPOnline kiosk. The fee is refunded online only if the advertisement is cancelled; refund claims for excess or wrong payment are not accepted. For kiosk-related complaints, contact the MPOnline helpline at 0755-6720200.

Late Submission of Documents

• 29 December 2026 to 04 January 2027: Documents accepted with a late fee of Rs. 3000.
• After 04 January 2027: For registered applicants who have still not submitted documents, the Commission will issue a cancellation notice on its website. Documents will then be accepted for 10 office days from that notice with a late fee of Rs. 25000.
• Candidates submitting with a late fee must first give an undertaking that they hold all qualifications and experience as per the advertisement. The late fee is not refunded if the candidature is later cancelled.

How to Apply for MPPSC Law Officer Recruitment 2026

• Fill in the online application on www.mponline.gov.in or www.mppsc.mp.gov.in between 23 November 2026 and 22 December 2026, either at an authorised MPOnline kiosk, from home, or from an internet café.
• Keep scanned files of a recent passport-size colour photograph (light or white background, no cap, hat or dark glasses, no selfie) and your signature ready for upload. Kiosks scan them free of charge.
• Review the popup window details (Cancel to correct, OK to submit), then click "Proceed for Payment". The form stays unpaid until the fee is paid.
• Pay the fee by credit card, debit card, internet banking, or cash at the kiosk. Confirm that the printout shows the amount and "Payment Done", and keep the application number for all correspondence.
• Download the Attestation Form, Personal Details Sheet and Attendance Sheet from the "Download Formate" link on www.mppsc.mp.gov.in, fill them in, and prepare three, six and one photocopies respectively.
• Sign the online application at the marked place and attach self-attested copies of all documents plus one copy each of the three forms. Keep the remaining copies for the interview, where they must be shown with the original documents.
• Dispatch the signed application with documents by registered post or speed post to the Commission office so that it arrives by 28 December 2026, 6:00 PM. Alternatively, hand deliver during working days (10:00 AM – 6:00 PM) at the office.

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Important Dates

Important Links

• Apply Online for MPPSC Law Officer Recruitment 2026
• Download MPPSC Advertisement No. 14/2026 Official Notification PDF
• MPPSC Official Website — Forms, Notices and Results

• Apply Online for MPPSC Law Officer Recruitment 2026 ↗Source-provided destination — verify before signing in or paying.
• Download MPPSC Advertisement No. 14/2026 Official Notification PDF ↗Source-provided destination — verify before signing in or paying.
• MPPSC Official Website — Forms, Notices and Results ↗Source-provided destination — verify before signing in or paying.