
MP ADPO 2026 Exam Date Out: The new year has begun with great news for law aspirants in Madhya Pradesh. Fulfilling its earlier commitment, the MP State authorities have officially confirmed the MP ADPO 2026 Exam Date, finally bringing clarity and excitement to candidates who have been patiently preparing.
As per the official examination calendar released on 31 December 2025, the Assistant District Public Prosecution Officer (MP ADPO) Examination 2026 will be conducted on 18 October 2026.
The MP ADPO Exam Date 2026 announcement has already boosted motivation among aspirants who had begun early preparation, and now consistency becomes the real game-changer.
| MP ADPO Exam Date 2026 Highlights | |
|---|---|
| Detail | Information |
| Exam Name | MP ADPO 2026 |
| Post | Assistant District Public Prosecution Officer |
| Exam Date | 18 October 2026 |
| Mode of Exam | Offline |
| Selection Stages | Prelims (Written) and Interview |
| Negative Marking | 1/3rd |
| Paper Pattern Weightage | - General Awareness (MP + India + World) - Law Subjects (32 Acts & core laws) |
The MP ADPO exam follows a straightforward selection pattern:
Total Paper Weightage: 450 Marks
Question Value: 3 Marks each
Sections Covered:
General Awareness (MP, India & World)
Law Subjects
Total Marks: 50 Marks
Final Merit = Prelims + Interview (500 Marks Total)
There is no Mains examination, meaning:
scoring high in Prelims + strong conceptual clarity = higher selection chances.
The MP ADPO syllabus gives significant weightage to 32 important law subjects, including major criminal and special Acts.
Some key areas include:
Constitution of India
Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS)
Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA)
Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS)
Probation of Offenders Act
Protection of Human Rights Act
POCSO Act
NDPS Act
Motor Vehicles Act
Arms Act
Sexual Harassment at Workplace Act
Domestic Violence Act
Juvenile Justice Act
Prevention of Corruption Act
SC/ST Act
Wildlife Act
Explosive Substances Act
Food Safety & Standards Act
Plus important MP-specific local Acts like:
MP Excise Act
MP State Security Act
MP Cow Slaughter Prohibition Act
MP Special Courts Act
MP Public Service Guarantee Act
Many of these are minor yet scoring Acts, and aspirants must ensure targeted coverage.
With the exam date fixed, aspirants now have a structured timeframe to:
The speaker emphasises a powerful message from the video:
“Selection in MP ADPO depends on honesty, consistency, and strong bare-act command — not last-minute reading.”
This is a concept-driven exam, not a guess-based one.
Here’s the recommended approach:
Bare Acts + Sections
Conceptual clarity
Previous year pattern familiarity
GK of MP, India & World
Regular law subject practice