The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) has released the official notification for the UPPSC APO Recruitment 2025. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online for 182 posts from 16 September 2025 to 16 October 2025. Candidates must read the full notification before applying online.
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UPPSC APO Recruitment 2025 – Overview
| Department | Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) |
|---|---|
| Post Name | UPPSC APO Recruitment 2025 |
| Total Vacancies | 182 |
| Advt. No. | A-8/E-1/2025 |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Selection Process | Pre Exam, Mains Exam & Interview |
| Official Website | uppsc.up.nic.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Application Start | 16 September 2025 |
| Last Date for Registration | 16 October 2025 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 16 October 2025 |
| Correction Window Last Date | 24 October 2025 |
| Admit Card Availability | Notify Later |
| Exam Date | Notify Later |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / EWS / OBC | ₹125/- |
| SC / ST | ₹65/- |
| Ex-Servicemen | ₹65/- |
| PH Candidates | ₹25/- |
| Payment Mode | Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking |
Important Links
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Download Offical Notification | English || Hindi |
| Download Short Notice | Click Here |
| Offical website | Click Here |
| Join Our Whatsapp Channel | Click Here |
UPPSC Assistant Prosecution Officer
Short summary: UPPSC has released the short notification/advertisement for Assistant Prosecution Officer (APO) — 182 posts. Online applications open 16 Sept 2025 and close 16 Oct 2025. Read full details and syllabus in this guide before applying.
1) At-a-glance (quick facts)
- Post: Assistant Prosecution Officer (APO) — Uttar Pradesh.
- Vacancies: 182 (category-wise breakup given in the notification). Result Bharat
- Apply online: 16 Sep 2025 to 16 Oct 2025 (correction window up to 24 Oct 2025). uppsc.up.nic.in
- Selection stages: Preliminary (objective MCQ), Main (written – descriptive), Personality Test / Interview. Lexpedia – Digital Smart Study…
- Official website / notification: UPPSC website / advertisement page.
2) Eligibility (detailed)
Educational qualification
- Essential: Degree in Law (LL.B.) from a recognised university. Candidates must have the required qualification by the last date of application. Result Bharat
Preferential qualifications (give extra weight if candidates are otherwise equal):
- Served minimum 2 years in Territorial Army, OR
- Obtained a “B” certificate of NCC. Lexpedia – Digital Smart Study…
Age limit (as on 01-07-2025):
- Minimum: 21 years
- Maximum: 40 years
- Age relaxations apply as per the rules for SC/ST/OBC/Ex-servicemen/PwD etc. Specific relaxation details and who qualifies are in the advertisement. Result Bharat
Domicile & reservation
- Reservation and horizontal categories follow UP government rules; only residents of U.P. get reservation benefits for some categories (see detailed advertisement).
3) Vacancy & pay scale
Total vacancies: 182 — category distribution (as in the official advertisement) — UR: 27, OBC: 61, SC: 67, ST: 9, EWS: 18 (total = 182). (Detailed table in the official PDF.) Result Bharat+1
Pay scale: Level-8, ₹47,600 – ₹1,51,100/- (Group B, Gazetted).
6) Selection process — full explanation & marks distribution
Overview: Selection is in three stages — Preliminary (Objective) → Main (Descriptive) → Personality Test / Interview. Marks from main + interview determine final merit. Lexpedia – Digital Smart Study…+1
A — Preliminary Exam (screening)
- Format: Single objective paper containing Part-I (General Knowledge) and Part-II (Law).
- Total marks: 150 (150 MCQs — each MCQ = 1 mark).
- Duration: 2 hours.
- Negative marking: For each wrong answer 1/3rd mark will be deducted. Lexpedia – Digital Smart Study…+1
Part-I — General Knowledge (50 marks / 50 Q) — typical breakup
- General Science (≈8 Q)
- Current Events (≈10 Q)
- History of India (≈8 Q)
- Indian National Movement (≈8 Q)
- Indian Polity & Economy (≈8 Q)
- World Geography & Population (≈8 Q)
(Topics listed in the notification — aim for factual + conceptual clarity.) Lexpedia – Digital Smart Study…
Part-II — Law (100 marks / 100 Q) — topics & approximate weight
- Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (new Penal Code) — ~30 Q
- Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 (Evidence) — ~20 Q
- Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (Criminal Procedure-style code) — ~25 Q
- U.P. Police Act & regulations — ~15 Q
- Indian Constitution (basic provisions relevant to criminal law & fundamental rights) — remaining questions. Lexpedia – Digital Smart Study…+1
How Prelims is used: Preliminary is typically qualifying/screening — those who clear a cut-off are invited to Mains. Check the notification for minimum efficiency standard (notification fixes minimum percentages for shortlist).
B — Main (Written) Examination — detailed
According to the advertisement the Main has multiple descriptive papers — the official plan in the notification shows 6 papers (total written marks form the main’s mark pool). The notification details are authoritative and list paper-wise marks and durations: Result Bharat
Mains — papers & marks (summary from advertisement)
- General Hindi — 100 marks (High school standard) — 3 hours (or sometimes 1.5 hr — check the advert for timings). Result Bharat
- General English — 50 marks (High school standard) — 1.5 hours. Result Bharat
- General Knowledge — 50 marks — 1.5 hours. Result Bharat
- Criminal Law & Procedure — 100 marks — 3 hours (LLB level questions: detailed/analytical). Lexpedia – Digital Smart Study…+1
- Shakshya Adhiniyam / Evidence (Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam), or equivalent law paper — 100 marks — 3 hours. Result Bharat
- Other Law Paper (Anya Adhiniyam — other Acts / specialised paper) — 100 marks — 3 hours. Result Bharat
Note: The advertisement states durations vary: General English & General Knowledge may be 1.5 hours while other law papers 3 hours. Always consult the exact printed advertisement or admit card for timing. Result Bharat
What Mains tests
- Ability to write legal reasoning, apply law to facts, cite sections and legal principles, structure arguments, and write clear Hindi & English answers (depending on papers). For GK — analytical & current affairs essays may be asked.
C — Personality Test / Interview
- Marks: 50 marks (personality, communication, presence of mind, character, physical fitness as relevant to public service). The interview / viva adds to the main written score for final merit. Lexpedia – Digital Smart Study…+1
How to prepare for interview
- Be ready to speak about your legal internships, court experience, knowledge of criminal laws, recent landmark judgments, state legal issues and your motivation for APO role. Improve communication & case discussion skills with mock interviews.
7) Detailed syllabus (subject-wise / topic-wise) — use this as your checklist
Prelims (one objective paper — 150 marks / 2 hours) — Part I: General Knowledge (50) + Part II: Law (100) — precise topics from the advertisement:
Part I — General Knowledge (50 Q)
- General Science (basic concepts and recent advances)
- Current Events (national & international) — government schemes, major judgments, economy, sports, awards, science & tech news, legal reforms
- History of India & Indian National Movement (modern & recent topics)
- Indian Polity & Economy (constitution basics, governance, major laws, budget highlights)
- World Geography & Population (basic physical & political geography, demographic indicators)
(Use this as the skeleton for GK study — emphasis on current & factual items.) Lexpedia – Digital Smart Study…
Part II — Law (100 Q) — detailed topics
- Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (new penal code) — general principles, offences, punishments, substantive offences (definitions, essentials, exceptions). Result Bharat
- Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 (Evidence) — relevancy, admission, confessions, documentary evidence, witness, expert evidence, burden of proof, presumptions. Result Bharat
- Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (procedure code replacement) — arrest, bail, investigation, trial procedure, powers of police & magistrate. Result Bharat
- U.P. Police Act & regulations — provisions specific to UP police law and state regulations. Lexpedia – Digital Smart Study…
- Indian Constitution — fundamental rights (esp. those relevant to criminal law), Article basics, distribution of powers.
Mains — suggested detailed syllabus & how questions can be framed
- Criminal Law & Procedure (LLB level) — in-depth essay/long answer questions: fact-based problem solving applying BNS/CrPC equivalent provisions, drafting charge, analysis of case law and procedure. Result Bharat
- Evidence / Sakshya Adhiniyam — describe principles, apply evidence rules to hypothetical facts, evaluate admissibility of evidence, cross-examination points. Result Bharat
- General Hindi / General English — comprehension, précis, essay, letter, grammar — high school standard for GK papers, but for law papers write precise legal language. Result Bharat
- Other law papers — may include Contract, Torts, Specific Acts referenced in the advertisement. The notification includes the exact list; consult Appendix of the advertisement.
8) How to apply — step-by-step (with documents checklist)
Step-by-step
- Get OTR number (One Time Registration) on UPPSC/OTR portal (mandatory). uppsc.up.nic.in
- Login to UPPSC candidate dashboard → Apply Online for Advt. No. A-8/E-1/2025 (APO). uppsc.up.nic.in
- Fill personal details, educational qualifications (LLB details), category & preference fields.
- Upload scanned passport photo and signature (follow size & format specs on the portal).
- Upload required certificates (only if asked at application time) — otherwise be ready to produce at certificate verification stage. Result Bharat
- Pay the application fee online (as per your category).
- Take a print of final confirmation page and fee receipt. Save screenshot & OTR details.
Documents checklist (keep scanned copies ready)
- LLB mark sheet / degree certificate (self-attested hard copy when asked)
- Class 10/12 or DOB proof (birth certificate / matriculation)
- Category certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS) in government format (if applicable)
- PwD certificate (if applicable)
- Ex-serviceman certificate (if applicable)
- NCC “B” certificate or TA service certificate (for preference)
- Photo & signature (digital)
(Exact document list & format in the advertisement / portal.)
9) Preparation strategy & 12-week study plan (practical)
Before you start
- Download & read the official advertisement thoroughly (every page & appendices). The syllabus & rules are authoritative. Result Bharat
General strategy
- Prelims: Focus on speed + accuracy for MCQs (especially Law MCQs). Negative marking penalizes guesswork.
- Mains: Build legal answer writing skills — structure answers (intro → legal rules → application → conclusion), include section numbers, short notes and case law where relevant.
- Interview: Consolidate court experience, explain why you want APO, practice mock interviews.
12-week plan (example for serious candidates)
Weeks 1–4 (Foundation)
- Read bare acts: BNS (or IPC if transitional), CrPC / BNS procedural equivalent, Evidence Act. Make concise notes.
- Daily 1 hour: Current affairs (new laws, judgments, state news).
- 2 hours: Law MCQ practice (focus on understanding provisions, not rote).
- 1 hour: Hindi grammar / comprehension practice.
Weeks 5–8 (Intensive)
- Finish reading mains topics: Criminal Law problems, Evidence application. Start writing 1 full mains-style answer daily (500–800 words).
- Timed MCQ practice (2 hours every alternate day). Full prelim mock every week.
- Begin practice of previous year papers & official mock tests.
Weeks 9–12 (Revision + Mocks)
- Take full-length prelim mock (2 hrs) twice weekly. Analyze mistakes.
- Mains answer writing: 2 questions a day under timed conditions. Seek feedback from peers or mentors.
- Interview prep (last 2 weeks): short notes on personal profile, legal experience, state laws, recent judgments.
Daily time (if working/college): 2–3 hours focused study; if full-time, 6–8 hours with break
10) Question practice & resources (what to use)
Books & resources (recommended types)
- Bare Acts (Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita / Indian Penal Code text, Evidence Act text, CrPC / Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita). Read actual enactments + short commentary.
- Standard law manuals / commentaries for IPC/CrPC/Evidence (concise editions).
- Current affairs: national newspaper, monthly current affairs compilations, legal news portals.
- Previous year papers and mock tests (UPPSC Mains/Prelims practice).
- Hindi & English grammar books of class 10–12 level for descriptive papers.
Mocks & evaluation
- Join a reliable test series with timed full tests for Prelims + Mains-style answer evaluation for mains paper practice.
11) Scoring & cut-offs — what to expect
- Prelim is high-competition; minimum efficiencies/cut-offs will be declared. The advertisement sets efficiency thresholds (for example, minimum % for shortlisting) — check the advertisement for exact numbers. Result Bharat
- Mains + Interview decide final merit. Prepare to score well in law papers and viva.
FAQs – UPPSC APO Recruitment 2025
Q1. What is UPPSC APO Recruitment 2025?
UPPSC APO Recruitment 2025 is the official recruitment process conducted by the Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) for the post of Assistant Prosecution Officer (APO). It provides a great opportunity for law graduates who want to build a career in the prosecution department of Uttar Pradesh.
Q2. How many vacancies are released in UPPSC APO Recruitment 2025?
The exact number of vacancies for UPPSC APO Recruitment 2025 will be announced in the official notification. Candidates should regularly check the UPPSC website and trusted educational portals for the latest updates.
Q3. What is the eligibility for UPPSC APO Recruitment 2025?
To apply for UPPSC APO Recruitment 2025, candidates must hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LLB) from a recognized university. Additionally, the candidate must fulfill the age criteria set by UPPSC, generally between 21 to 40 years, with relaxations as per government norms.
Q4. What is the exam pattern of UPPSC APO Recruitment 2025?
The UPPSC APO Recruitment 2025 exam will be conducted in three stages:
- Preliminary Exam – Objective type questions.
- Mains Exam – Descriptive type paper.
- Interview – Personal interview round for shortlisted candidates.
Q5. How can I apply for UPPSC APO Recruitment 2025?
Candidates can apply for UPPSC APO Recruitment 2025 online through the official UPPSC website. The application process includes registration, filling in personal and educational details, uploading documents, and paying the application fee.
Q6. What is the syllabus of UPPSC APO Recruitment 2025?
The UPPSC APO Recruitment 2025 syllabus includes topics from General Knowledge, Current Affairs, Indian Polity, Indian Economy, Constitution, General Science, and Law-related subjects like Indian Penal Code, Criminal Procedure Code, Evidence Act, etc.
Q7. What is the application fee for UPPSC APO Recruitment 2025?
The application fee for UPPSC APO Recruitment 2025 will vary as per category. General/OBC candidates usually have a higher fee compared to SC/ST and PwD candidates. The exact details will be mentioned in the official notification.
Q8. Is there negative marking in UPPSC APO Recruitment 2025?
Yes, in the Preliminary Exam of UPPSC APO Recruitment 2025, negative marking is applicable. For each wrong answer, one-third (⅓) of the marks allotted to the question will be deducted.
Q9. What is the selection process for UPPSC APO Recruitment 2025?
The selection process of UPPSC APO Recruitment 2025 consists of three phases: Preliminary Exam, Mains Exam, and Interview. Final selection is based on the combined marks of mains and interview.
Q10. Where can I find the latest updates about UPPSC APO Recruitment 2025?
All the latest updates, notifications, admit cards, and results related to UPPSC APO Recruitment 2025 will be available on the official UPPSC website (uppsc.up.nic.in). Candidates are advised to check it regularly