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UPPSC — Assistant Prosecution Officer (APO) 2025: Quick, Clean Guide

- Notification / Advertisement No.: A-8/E-1/2025

- Online application start: 16 Sep 2025

- Last date to pay fee & submit application: 16 Oct 2025

- Last date for corrections / fee reconciliation: 24 Oct 2025

Vacancies & Pay

- Total vacancies (expected): 182 (may increase/decrease)

- Nature of post: Group B (Gazetted)

- Pay scale: ₹47,600 – ₹1,51,100 (Level 8 / Grade pay 4800)

Who can apply — key eligibility

- Essential qualification: Law degree from a recognized university (must hold by last date of application).

- Age (as on 01 Jul 2025): 21 to 40 years

- Born not earlier than 2 Jul 1985 and not later than 1 Jul 2004

- PH (PWD) upper age limit: 55 years (born not before 2 Jul 1970)

- Concessions: +5 years for SC/ST/OBC/State Govt employees/skilled players; other relaxations as per rules

Reservation & Category Rules (highlights)

- Reservation for SC/ST/OBC/EWS/Ex-Servicemen/Dependents of Freedom Fighters/PWD and other horizontal categories as per UP Govt rules

- Note: Only domiciles of UP get state reservation benefits. Non-UP residents claiming reserved status are not eligible for these concessions

Application process — OTR-based (One Time Registration)

1. Obtain O.T.R. (One Time Registration) number from the Commission's OTR portal before applying (allow at least 72 hours prior).
2. Login via OTR, authenticate (OTP or OTR password); personal details auto-fill.
3. Fill essential qualifications and submit.
4. Pay through SBI MOPS (Netbanking, Card, other modes). Print transaction slip.
5. After success, print the final submitted application. Keep both soft & hard copies.

Important: Applications by any other medium will not be accepted.

Fees (Preliminary exam — category-wise)

- Unreserved / OBC / EWS: ₹125 (Exam fee ₹100 + processing ₹25)

- SC / ST / Ex-Servicemen: ₹65 (Exam fee ₹40 + processing ₹25)

- PWD (U.P.): ₹25 (only processing fee; exam fee exempt)

- Ex-Army (U.P.): ₹105 (Exam fee ₹80 + processing ₹25)

(Main exam fee is separate; check notification before applying for Main)

Selection process & exam structure

1. Preliminary Examination

- Objective type (General Knowledge & Law)

- Duration: 2 hours, Max Marks: 150

- Negative marking: 1/3rd mark for each wrong answer

- Efficiency standard: SC/ST = 35%, Others = 40%

1. Main Examination (Written)

- Six papers: General Hindi, General English, General Knowledge, Criminal Law & Procedure, Sakshya Adhiniyam (Evidence), and Other Laws

- Total Marks: 450

1. Interview / Personality Test

- Marks: 50

- Final Merit = Written Marks + Interview Marks

1. Shortlisting ratio

- Prelims → Mains: 15x vacancies

- Mains → Interview: 3x vacancies

UP APO 2025 – Syllabus

Plan and Syllabus for Assistant Prosecution Officer (Preliminary) Exam 2025

Paper: General Knowledge & Law

Duration: 2 Hours

Maximum Marks: 150

Part–I: General Knowledge (50 Questions)

Note: Candidates are expected to have general awareness about these topics.

Part–II: Law (100 Questions)

Plan and Syllabus for Assistant Prosecution Officer (Main) Exam 2025

Total Papers: 6

Total Marks: 500

Duration:

- General English & General Knowledge – 1.5 Hours each

- Other Papers – 3 Hours each

Papers in Mains

Other Laws (Anya Adhiniyam) – Detailed List

1. Guardians and Wards Act, 1890
2. Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012
3. Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961
4. SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989
5. Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988
6. Information Technology Act, 2000
7. Explosives Act, 1884
8. Public Property Damage Prevention Act, 1984
9. Essential Commodities Act, 1955
10. U.P. Excise Act, 1970
11. U.P. Gangsters and Anti-Social Activities (Prevention) Act, 1986
12. U.P. Goonda Act, 1955
13. U.P. Prohibition of Religious Conversion Act, 2021
14. Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act, 1967
15. U.P. Public Examination (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024
16. Foreigners Act, 1946

Personality Test (Interview)

- Marks: 50

- Assessment: Efficiency, character, personality, and physical fitness

Final Merit List = Written Examination Marks + Interview Marks

Documents & Certificates (to keep ready)

- High School certificate (for DOB proof — only valid proof)

- Law degree & mark sheets (self-attested copies)

- Category / reservation certificates (in prescribed format)

- Four passport photos (two attested, two unattested) for interview

- No Objection Certificate (if employed under Govt)

- Disability certificates (Forms II–IV for PWD claims)

Conduct, rules & penalties

- Forgery or suppression = rejection + possible debarment (up to 5 years or more)

- Malpractice/copying = disqualification + action under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita & UPPSC rules

- OMR rules: Black ball pen only, no whitener/blade/pencil, proper filling required

- OMR copies: Pink (original), Green (preserved), Blue (candidate’s copy)

Quick Application & Prep Checklist

- [ ] Obtain OTR number (72 hours before applying)

- [ ] Scan photo, signature, degree, mark sheets, category certificate

- [ ] Pay application fee & save transaction slip

- [ ] Print final submitted application & keep backup

- [ ] Prepare study plan: focus on Law Acts + GK topics

- [ ] Practice OMR sheets & negative marking strategy

Final notes & where to check updates

- All official updates, e-Admit cards, and corrigenda will be available on UPPSC official website

- SMS/email alerts will also be sent to registered candidates — keep details active