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Chhattisgarh Assistant District Public Prosecution Officer (ADPPO)

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 04-Feb-2025

Introduction 

The Examination for the post of Chhattisgarh Assistant District Public Prosecution Officer (ADPPO) shall be conducted by the Chhattisgarh Public Service Commission (CGPSC).   

Highlights of the Chhattisgarh ADPPO Exam

Exam Conducting Body  

CGPSC  

Official Website  

psc.cg.gov.in 

Stages of Exam  

Written Examination and Interview  

Eligibility Criteria  

  • A person appearing for the exam must have completed their graduation in Law from a recognized college or university. 
  • The minimum age required is 21 years, and the upper limit is 30 years (for non-domicile candidates). For Chhattisgarh domicile candidates, the upper age limit is 40 years. 
  • Age relaxation provided to certain categories is mentioned below:

Category  

Age Relaxation 

SC/ ST/ OBC Category Candidates of Chhattisgarh 

5 years 

Women (SC/ ST/ OBC/ Unreserved)   

10 years 

Temporary/ Permanent Workers of Chhattisgarh   

3 years 

Government Employees of Chhattisgarh 

8 years (max age 38) 

Ex-Servicemen 

Deduction of total service period (max 3 years) 

Divorced/Widowed Women 

5 years 

Persons with Disabilities (PwD) 

5 years 

Inter-caste Marriage Beneficiaries 

5 years 

Sports Award Winners 

5 years 

Contractual Government Employees 

Age relaxation equal to service period (max 38 years) 

Syllabus for Written Examination (Objective Type) 

  • The examination shall consist of a written examination (objective type) and an interview. The written examination will be conducted to shortlist candidates for the interview. There shall be negative marking of 1/3rd marks for each incorrect answer. 

Written Examination (300 Marks)

Section 

Questions 

Marks 

General Knowledge of Chhattisgarh 

50 

100 

Constitution & (a) Major Acts (b) Minor Acts 

100 

200 

Total 

150 

300 

Detailed Syllabus 

Part 1: General Knowledge 

 
    1. History of India & Freedom Movement 
    2. History of Chhattisgarh & Its Role in Freedom Movement 
    3. Physical, Social & Economic Geography of India (Special Reference to Chhattisgarh) 
    4. Constitution & Polity of India, Chhattisgarh’s Administrative Structure, Local Government & Panchayati Raj 
    5. Economy, Commerce, Industry, Forest & Agriculture (India & Chhattisgarh) 
    6. Tribes, Dialects, Festivals, Dances, Tourist & Archaeological Sites of Chhattisgarh 
    7. Current Affairs & Sports (India & Chhattisgarh) 
    8. Environment 

Part 2: Law 

 
    1. Indian Constitution (Fundamental Rights, Directive Principles, President & VP, Judiciary, Governor, Legislature, High Court, Subordinate Courts) 
    2. Indian Penal Code, 1860 (Complete) (Can be Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023) 
    3. Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (Complete) (Can be Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023) 
    4. Indian Evidence Act, 1872 (Complete) (Can be Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023) 
    5. Chhattisgarh Excise Act, 1915 
    6. Information Technology Act, 2000 (Chapters 1, 2, 3, 4, 9, 11, 12, 13) 
    7. Scheduled Castes & Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989 
    8. Narcotic Drugs & Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 
    9. Arms Act, 1959 
    10. Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 
    11. Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993 
    12. Right to Information Act, 2005 
    13. Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987 (Chapters 3, 4 & 6) 
    14. Chhattisgarh Shaikshanik Sansthan Me Pratarna Ka Pratishedh Act, 2001 
    15. Chhattisgarh Tonahi Pratadna Nivaran Act, 2005 
    16. Unlawful Activities Prevention Act, 1967 
    17. Chhattisgarh Vishesh Jan Suraksha Adhiniyam, 2005 
    18. Chhattisgarh High Court Orders & Rules (Criminal), 2005 

Interview (30 Marks) 

  • Candidates who qualify in the written examination shall be called for the interview.

Category 

Minimum Qualifying Marks in Interview 

Unreserved 

33% 

SC/ ST/ OBC 

23%