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UP APO 2025
Notification, Eligibility, Syllabus & Exam Pattern

Complete guide for Uttar Pradesh Assistant Prosecution Officer 2025 β€” eligibility, exam dates, Prelims & Mains pattern, syllabus, interview, salary. Notification released 16 September 2025. 182 vacancies announced.

πŸ“… Exam Dates Announced  |  Prelims β€” 22 March 2026  Β·  Mains β€” 28 June 2026  Β·  Apply: 16 Sep – 16 Oct 2025

πŸ“‹ Exam Overview

Exam NameUP APO β€” Assistant Prosecution Officer 2025
Conducting BodyUttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC)
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Post NameAssistant Prosecution Officer (ΰ€Έΰ€Ήΰ€Ύΰ€―ΰ€• ΰ€…ΰ€­ΰ€Ώΰ€―ΰ₯‹ΰ€œΰ€¨ ΰ€…ΰ€§ΰ€Ώΰ€•ΰ€Ύΰ€°ΰ₯€)
Post CategoryGroup 'B' β€” Gazetted Post
Total Vacancies182 Posts (2025 notification)
Job LocationDistrict Courts across Uttar Pradesh
Application ModeOnline β€” uppsc.up.nic.in (OTR-based)
Application Feeβ‚Ή125 (General/OBC/EWS) Β· β‚Ή65 (SC/ST/Ex-servicemen) Β· β‚Ή25 (PwBD)

πŸ“… Important Dates

EventDate / Status
Short Notification Released13 September 2025 βœ…
Detailed Notification Released16 September 2025 βœ…
Application Opens16 September 2025 βœ…
Last Date to Apply16 October 2025 βœ…
Correction / Modification Window17 – 24 October 2025 βœ…
Prelims Exam Date22 March 2026 βœ… (Confirmed)
Prelims ResultApril – May 2026 (tentative)
Mains Exam Date28 June 2026 (Confirmed)
Interview / Personality TestAugust – September 2026 (tentative)
Final ResultOctober – November 2026 (tentative)

βœ… Eligibility Criteria

QualificationBachelor's Degree in Law (LLB) from a recognized university. Preference to candidates with 2+ years of Territorial Army service or NCC 'B' Certificate.
NationalityIndian Citizen
Age (General / EWS)21 – 40 years (as on 01 July 2025)
SC / ST (UP)Age relaxation: 5 years (Max 45 years)
OBC (UP NCL)Age relaxation: 3 years (Max 43 years)
PwBD (Divyangjan)Age relaxation as per UP Govt. rules
Ex-ServicemenAge relaxation as per UP Govt. rules
Age Cutoff Date01 July 2025 (Born between 02 July 1985 – 01 July 2004)

🎯 Selection Process

5-stage selection process. Final merit list is prepared based on Mains + Interview (Personality Test) marks only. Prelims marks are NOT added to the final merit.
StageTypeMarksNature
Stage 1 β€” PrelimsObjective Β· Offline (OMR-based) Β· Negative Marking150Qualifying / Screening
Stage 2 β€” MainsDescriptive Β· Written Β· 6 papers500Merit-based
Stage 3 β€” Personality TestPersonal Interview / Viva-Voce50Merit-based
Stage 4 β€” Medical ExaminationPhysical fitness testβ€”Qualifying
Stage 5 β€” Document VerificationOriginal certificates verifiedβ€”Qualifying
Total (Mains + Interview)550 MarksFinal Merit

⚠️ Negative marking in Prelims: –0.33 marks for each wrong answer. No negative marking in Mains.

πŸ“ Exam Pattern

Stage 1 β€” Preliminary Examination (Objective Β· OMR-based)

SectionQuestionsMarksTime
Part I β€” General Knowledge (History, Polity, Economy, Geography, Science, Current Affairs)50502 Hours
Part II β€” Law (BNS, BNSS, BSA, Constitution, UP Police Act)100100
Total1501502 Hours

Each correct answer: +1 mark Β· Each wrong answer: –0.33 mark Β· Prelims marks NOT counted in final merit.

Stage 2 β€” Mains Examination (Descriptive)

PaperSubjectMarksTime
Paper IGeneral Hindi (High School level)1003 Hours
Paper IIGeneral English (High School level)502 Hours
Paper IIIEssay Writing (Legal & Socio-legal topics)502 Hours
Paper IVCriminal Law & Procedure (BNS, BNSS, UP Police Act)1003 Hours
Paper VEvidence Law (Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023)1003 Hours
Paper VIOther Laws (POCSO, SC/ST Act, NDPS, PC Act, IT Act, UP Excise Act, etc.)1003 Hours
Total500 Marksβ€”

Stage 3 β€” Personality Test (Interview)

DetailsMarks
Personality Test β€” Legal Knowledge, Communication & Personality Assessment50 Marks
Final Merit = Mains + Personality Test550 Marks

πŸ“š Syllabus

Part II β€” Law carries 100 out of 150 marks in Prelims β€” most important section. New criminal laws (BNS, BNSS, BSA) are primary focus from 2025 onwards.

New Criminal Laws (Primary Focus)

  • Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) 2023
  • Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) 2023
  • Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA) 2023
  • U.P. Police Act & Regulations
  • Constitution of India
  • Indian Penal Code 1860 (reference)
  • Code of Criminal Procedure (reference)
  • Indian Evidence Act 1872 (reference)

Special & Local Laws

  • POCSO Act, 2012
  • SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act
  • NDPS Act, 1985
  • Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988
  • IT Act, 2000
  • Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961
  • UP Excise Act
  • Religious Conversion Act (UP)
  • Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act
  • Arms Act, 1959

General Knowledge β€” Part I (50 Questions, 50 Marks)

  • General Science β€” 8 Marks (approx.)
  • Current Events National & International β€” 10 Marks
  • History of India β€” 8 Marks
  • Indian National Movement β€” 8 Marks
  • Indian Polity & Economy β€” 8 Marks
  • World Geography & Population β€” 8 Marks

UP-specific General Awareness

  • History & Culture of Uttar Pradesh
  • Political system of UP
  • Geography of UP β€” Rivers, Districts
  • Economy & Industries of UP
  • UP Govt. Schemes & Policies
  • Allahabad High Court & District Court system
Mains is fully descriptive β€” focus on BNS, BNSS, BSA provisions, landmark judgments, legal reasoning, and analytical answer writing. Qualify criteria: 40% in each paper (35% for SC/ST).

Paper I β€” General Hindi (100 Marks)

  • Hindi Grammar (High School level)
  • Comprehension & PrΓ©cis Writing
  • Essay Writing in Hindi
  • Translation (English to Hindi)

Paper II β€” General English (50 Marks)

  • English Grammar (High School level)
  • Comprehension
  • Essay Writing in English
  • Vocabulary & Usage

Paper III β€” Essay (50 Marks)

  • Criminal Justice Reform
  • Women Safety, Child Rights
  • Role of Prosecution in Justice system
  • New Criminal Codes impact

Paper IV β€” Criminal Law & Procedure (100 Marks)

  • Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) 2023 β€” Offences & Punishments
  • Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) 2023
  • Investigation, Arrest, Bail procedure
  • U.P. Police Act & Regulations
  • Powers of Courts, Police & Prosecution
  • Charge Sheet Filing Procedure

Paper V β€” Evidence Law (100 Marks)

  • Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA) 2023
  • Types & Admissibility of Evidence
  • Burden of Proof
  • Witness Examination & Cross-examination
  • Confession & Dying Declaration
  • Electronic Evidence

Paper VI β€” Other Laws (100 Marks)

  • POCSO Act, 2012
  • SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act
  • NDPS Act
  • Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988
  • IT Act, 2000
  • Dowry Prohibition Act
  • UP Excise Act
  • Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act
Personality Test is 50 marks β€” panel tests legal knowledge, communication skills, personality, and suitability for the role of Prosecution Officer.
  • Role of APO in district court proceedings
  • New vs old criminal codes β€” key differences
  • Recent Allahabad High Court judgments
  • Rights of accused β€” bail, legal aid, fair trial
  • Prosecution procedure in UP
  • Special courts β€” POCSO, SC/ST, Fast Track
  • Evidence collection & admissibility
  • Legal current affairs & law reforms

πŸ’° Salary & Pay Scale

Pay Matrix LevelLevel 8 (7th Pay Commission)
Basic Payβ‚Ή47,600 – β‚Ή1,51,100 per month
Grade Payβ‚Ή4,800
Net Monthly Salary (In-Hand)β‚Ή60,000 – β‚Ή80,000+ approx. (incl. DA, HRA, TA, allowances)
Medical BenefitsSelf + Family (UP Govt. health coverage)
PensionNational Pension Scheme (NPS) β€” UP Govt.
Career GrowthAPO β†’ Senior APO β†’ Deputy Director Prosecution β†’ Director Prosecution

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