UP APO Syllabus
The UP APO Syllabus includes Prelims and Mains stages covering subjects like General Knowledge, Law (focusing on Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, and other acts), Constitution of India, and General Hindi, designed for law graduates aiming for the Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) Assistant Prosecution Officer (APO) recruitment.
The UPPSC APO exam is a prestigious law-based recruitment process for Assistant Prosecution Officers in Uttar Pradesh. It tests candidates' knowledge in core criminal laws, general awareness, language skills, and suitability for prosecution roles through three stages: Prelims (objective screening), Mains (descriptive), and Interview.
UP APO Syllabus 2026 – Overview
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Aspect |
Details |
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Exam Name |
UPPSC Assistant Prosecution Officer (APO) |
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Conducting Body |
Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) |
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Stages |
Prelims, Mains, Interview |
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Mode |
Offline |
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Question Type |
Prelims: Objective (MCQs); Mains: Descriptive |
UP APO Exam Pattern 2026
The Prelims is a screening test (objective type). Marks do not count toward final merit but are qualifying.
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Subjects |
Questions |
Marks |
Duration |
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General Knowledge |
50 |
50 |
Combined 2 Hours |
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Law |
100 |
100 |
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Total |
150 |
150 |
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Objective MCQs.
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Negative marking: 0.33 marks deducted for each wrong answer.
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No marks for unanswered questions.
UP APO Mains Exam Pattern
Mains is descriptive and determines merit along with the Interview.
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Papers |
Marks |
Duration |
|---|---|---|
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General Knowledge |
100 |
3 Hours |
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General Hindi |
100 |
3 Hours |
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Criminal Law & Procedure |
100 |
3 Hours |
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Law of Evidence |
100 |
3 Hours |
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Other Laws / Acts |
100 |
3 Hours |
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Total |
500 |
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(Note: Some sources indicate variations like inclusion of General English or adjusted marks, but core remains focused on law papers at 100 marks each for key subjects.)
UP APO Prelims Syllabus 2026
General Knowledge
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General Science
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Current Affairs (National and International)
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History of India
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Indian National Movement
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Indian Polity and Economy
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World Geography and Population
Law
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Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (replacing IPC)
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Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (replacing CrPC)
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Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 (replacing Indian Evidence Act)
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Uttar Pradesh Police Act and Regulations
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Basic elements of Indian Constitution (relevant to law)
UP APO Mains Syllabus 2026
General Knowledge
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Static GK + Current Affairs (Indian Culture, Economy, Polity, Environment, Science, Sports, etc.)
General Hindi
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Essay writing
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Precis writing
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Translation (Hindi to English/English to Hindi)
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Grammar: Alankar, Samas, Paryayvachi, Vilom, Sandhi, Muhavare, Idioms, Sentence correction, etc.
Criminal Law & Procedure
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Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
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Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023
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Uttar Pradesh Police Act and Regulations
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Related criminal procedures and acts
Law of Evidence
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Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 (full coverage, including direct and applied questions)
Constitution of India / Other Laws
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Key aspects: Fundamental Rights, Directive Principles, Judiciary, Amendments
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Special Acts: Arms Act 1959, POCSO Act 2012, Dowry Prohibition Act 1961, SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act 1989, Prevention of Corruption Act 1988, IT Act 2000, Explosives Act 1884, Essential Commodities Act 1955, UP Gangsters Act 1986, UP Cow Slaughter Prevention Act 1955, UP Unlawful Conversion of Religion Act 2021, UAPA, Foreigners Act 1946, and recent additions like UP Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act 2024.
UP APO Interview Process
The final stage is a Personality Test / Interview (50 marks). The panel assesses:
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Legal knowledge & application
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Communication skills
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Analytical ability
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Overall personality & suitability for the post
Final selection is based on Mains + Interview marks.
UP APO Preparation Tips
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Focus on Bare Acts (IPC, CrPC, Evidence Act & Constitution) – read them multiple times.
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Practice answer writing for Mains (structured, precise & legal-language based).
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Revise current affairs regularly (last 1-2 years).
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Solve previous year papers and mock tests for Prelims.
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Stay updated with any changes in criminal laws via official sources.
