Law Officer Vacancy at Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission, Madhya Pradesh
The Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission (MPPSC) has invited online applications for 4 posts of Law Officer in the Jail Department (Prison Department), Government of Madhya Pradesh. The posts are permanent, and the last date to apply online without late fee is 5 November 2026.
Position at a Glance
| Post | Law Officer (Jail Department) |
| Number of Vacancies | 4 (UR 2, SC 1, OBC 1; within the total, 1 post is reserved for an MP-resident woman candidate and 1 for an MP-resident PwD (LD) candidate) |
| Nature of Engagement | Permanent (Class-II Gazetted), with a 2-year probation period |
| Location | Madhya Pradesh (Jail Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh) |
| Age Limit | 21 to 40 years as on 1 January 2027 (upper-age relaxation admissible to SC, ST, OBC, PwD, government servants and women candidates under the applicable rules) |
| Application Mode | Online, through the MPPSC website (mppsc.mp.gov.in) |
| Last Date | 5 November 2026 (without late fee); applications with late fee are accepted from 6 to 12 November 2026 (Rs. 3,000 late fee) and from 13 to 18 November 2026 (Rs. 25,000 late fee) |
Eligibility
Applicants must hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LL.B.) from a recognised university and have at least 2 years of practice experience as an Advocate, with valid State Bar Council enrolment. The post carries Pay Matrix Level-12 (Rs. 56,100–Rs. 1,77,500 per month). The application fee is Rs. 250 for SC, ST, OBC (Non-Creamy Layer), EWS and PwD candidates with MP domicile, and Rs. 500 for Unreserved candidates and candidates from outside Madhya Pradesh, plus applicable portal charges; the form correction fee is Rs. 50 per correction.
How to Apply
Eligible candidates must apply online through the MPPSC website, mppsc.mp.gov.in, from 15 October 2026. The normal deadline for online application is 5 November 2026 (up to 12:00 midnight). The application correction window runs from 20 October 2026 to 7 November 2026. Applications submitted with late fee are accepted from 6 to 12 November 2026 (late fee Rs. 3,000) and from 13 to 18 November 2026 (late fee Rs. 25,000). Selection is through a written examination (OMR-based) followed by an interview; the written examination is scheduled for 13 December 2026 and admit cards will be available from 3 December 2026.
Role and Importance
Law Officers in the Jail Department handle the legal work of the prison administration, including legal advice, court-related files and coordination, and the implementation of rules and Acts governing jails in Madhya Pradesh.
Deadline Alert
The last date to apply online without late fee is 5 November 2026 — 9 days remaining. Applications with late fee remain open until 18 November 2026.
Official Link: https://mppsc.mp.gov.in/uploads/advertisement/Advt_Law_Officer_Exam_2026_Dated_08_10_2026.pdf
