अनुसूचित जाती आणि अनुसूचित जमाती (अत्याचार प्रतिबंध) नियमाअंतर्गत विशेष अधिकारी म्हणून _____ च्या पेक्षा कमी दर्जाचे अधिकाऱ्याची नेमणूक करता येत नाही.

The correct answer is Option B (Additional District Magistrate).

Key Points:
• Appointment of Special Officer under the SC and ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Rules, 1995:
• Rule 10 (Special Officer): Mandates that the State Government shall appoint, for an identified area having high vulnerability to atrocities, a Special Officer who shall not be below the rank of an Additional District Magistrate (ADM).
• Duties of the Special Officer: Under Rule 10, the Special Officer is mandated to:
• Coordinate with the District Magistrate, Superintendent of Police, and other sub-divisional executive officers.
• Provide immediate relief and security measures to victims of atrocities.
• Conduct regular visits and ensure maintenance of law, order, and social peace in vulnerable identified pockets.
• As per official MPSC answer key, Option 2 is the correct designated rank.
• Key Takeaway: Under Rule 10 of the SC/ST (PoA) Rules 1995, a Special Officer cannot be below the rank of an Additional District Magistrate (ADM).