UP APO Exam 2026: Complete Guide for Notification, Result, Syllabus, Pattern, Mains Strategy & Preparation
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Prepare for the UPPSC Assistant Prosecution Officer Examination 2025-26, popularly searched as UP APO Exam 2026, with complete official notification details, current result status, updated syllabus, exam pattern, eligibility, BNS, BNSS, BSA, U.P. Police Act, Other Acts, Mains strategy and expert guidance by Doon Law Mentor.
If your goal is to become an Assistant Prosecution Officer in Uttar Pradesh, this page will help you understand the complete exam structure — including notification, vacancies, eligibility, age limit, application details, Prelims pattern, Prelims syllabus, current result status, Mains pattern, Mains syllabus, interview, final merit and preparation strategy.
Although the official advertisement is titled Assistant Prosecution Officer Examination-2025, many aspirants search it as UP APO Exam 2026 because the Prelims and result stage are connected with the 2026 exam cycle.
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Latest UP APO 2026 Status: Prelims Result Released, Mains Next
The UP APO Prelims stage has already been conducted, and the next major focus for serious aspirants is Mains preparation.
UPPSC's official website lists the result item for provisionally qualified candidates for Mains in Advertisement No. A-8/E-1/2025, Assistant Prosecution Officer Examination-2025.
Current exam update portals report that the UP APO Prelims was held on 22 March 2026, and the Prelims result was released around 30 April / 1 May 2026. Candidates should always verify their roll number, result PDF and Mains instructions from the official UPPSC website.
If you cleared Prelims, this is the time to shift fully to Mains.
Important Note: Candidates should regularly check the official UPPSC website for Mains examination schedule, admit card, document instructions and further updates.
Preliminary Examination, Main Written Examination and Interview
Educational Qualification
Law Degree from a recognized university
Age Limit
21 to 40 years as on 01.07.2025
Prelims Marks
150
Mains Written Marks
500
Interview Marks
50
Key Law Areas
BNS, BSA, BNSS, U.P. Police Act, Constitution and Other Acts
Current Status
Prelims result released; Mains preparation stage
Final Authority
Official UPPSC Advertisement No. A-8/E-1/2025
The official notification confirms 182 vacancies, Group B Gazetted nature, Level 8 pay scale, and selection through Preliminary Examination, Main Written Examination and Interview.
UPPSC APO Notification 2025: Advertisement No. A-8/E-1/2025
The official notification for Assistant Prosecution Officer Examination-2025 was released by the Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission under Advertisement No. A-8/E-1/2025, dated 16.09.2025.
The advertisement is officially titled Assistant Prosecution Officer Examination-2025, but aspirants commonly search for it as UP APO Exam 2026 because the exam activity and result stage are in 2026.
The official notification contains important details about:
OTR-based application process
Application dates
Application fee
Vacancy details
Reservation details
Nature of post
Pay scale
Educational qualification
Age limit
Preferential qualifications
Prelims exam scheme
Prelims syllabus
Mains exam scheme
Mains syllabus
Other Acts paper
Interview / personality test
Minimum efficiency standard
Negative marking rules
Document verification instructions
Important candidate instructions
IMPORTANT ADVICE
Every aspirant should read the official notification carefully before making any exam-related decision. For current Mains and result updates, candidates should also regularly check the official UPPSC website.
What is UP APO / Assistant Prosecution Officer Exam?
The UP APO Exam is conducted for recruitment to the post of Assistant Prosecution Officer in Uttar Pradesh.
An Assistant Prosecution Officer plays an important role in the criminal justice system. The APO assists in prosecution work, studies police papers, examines evidence, handles criminal law matters, helps prepare prosecution cases and assists the court in the administration of justice.
This exam is especially important for:
Law graduates
APO aspirants
Judiciary aspirants
Criminal law students
Candidates interested in prosecution service
Candidates preparing for government law officer posts
A serious UP APO aspirant must prepare:
General Knowledge
General Hindi
General English
Criminal Law and Procedure
Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023
Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023
U.P. Police Act and Regulations
Indian Constitution
Other Special Acts
Mains Answer Writing
Interview Personality and Prosecution Ethics
DLM EXPERT INSIGHT
UP APO is not just a bare act exam. It is a prosecution-oriented exam where students must understand law, procedure, evidence, police functioning, special laws and the practical role of a prosecutor.
Who Conducts UP APO Exam?
The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) conducts the Assistant Prosecution Officer Examination.
UPPSC is responsible for:
Issuing official notification
Accepting online applications
Conducting Preliminary Examination
Conducting Main Written Examination
Conducting Interview / Personality Test
Publishing results
Recommending selected candidates
Candidates should regularly check the official UPPSC website for result updates, Mains schedule, admit card and further instructions.
The official notification states that there are 182 vacancies for the post of Assistant Prosecution Officer. The number of vacancies may increase or decrease depending on circumstances or requirements.
Category / Reservation
Vacancy Details
Total Vacancies
182
UR
27
SC
67
ST
09
OBC
61
EWS
18
Ex-Servicemen
09
P.H.
07
D.F.F.
03
Female
36
Important Note: Reservation is available only as per Uttar Pradesh Government rules and the conditions mentioned in the official advertisement. Candidates claiming reservation or age relaxation must have valid certificates as required by the notification.
UP APO Pay Scale and Nature of Post
The official notification states that the post of Assistant Prosecution Officer is Group B, Gazetted.
₹47,600 – ₹1,51,100, Grade Pay ₹4,800, Level 8
This is a respected prosecution service post for law graduates who want to serve in the criminal justice system and work as part of the State prosecution machinery.
UP APO Eligibility 2025-26
Eligibility is one of the most important parts of the UP APO notification.
Educational Qualification
Candidates must possess a Law Degree from any recognized university up to the last date for receipt of application. The notification clearly states that candidates who are appearing in the examination of the essential qualification should not apply because they are not eligible.
Simple Meaning
To be eligible for UP APO, a candidate should have:
Law Degree / LL.B.
Degree from a recognized university
Required qualification completed by the last date of application
Preferential Qualifications
Other things being equal, preference may be given to a candidate who:
Has served for a minimum period of 2 years in Territorial Army, or
Has obtained "B" Certificate of N.C.C.
DLM EXPERT INSIGHT
Even though the minimum qualification is a law degree, success in UP APO requires strong command over criminal law, procedure, evidence, U.P. Police Act and practical prosecution-oriented understanding.
Candidates must have attained the age of 21 years and must not have crossed the age of 40 years as on 1 July 2025.
This means candidates must not have been born earlier than 2 July 1985 and not later than 1 July 2004. For PH candidates, the maximum age limit is 55 years.
Age Relaxation
Upper age limit relaxation is available as per the notification for eligible candidates, including:
Scheduled Castes of U.P.
Scheduled Tribes of U.P.
Other Backward Classes of U.P.
Skilled players of U.P. of classified games
State Government employees of U.P.
Teachers / staff of Basic Shiksha Parishad of U.P.
Teachers / staff of Government-aided Madhyamik Vidyalayas of U.P.
Physically handicapped persons of U.P.
Eligible ex-servicemen / army service candidates
Important Advice: Candidates should carefully verify their age, category and relaxation eligibility from the official notification before relying on any relaxation benefit.
UP APO Application Fee
The official notification provides category-wise fee for the Preliminary Examination.
Category
Fee
Unreserved / EWS / OBC
₹125
SC / ST
₹65
PWD
₹25
Ex-Servicemen
₹65
DFF / Women / Skilled Player
As per original category
The fee includes examination fee and online processing fee as specified in the notification.
Important Application Instructions
Candidates were required to apply online through the OTR-based application system. Applications through any other medium were not accepted.
Candidates were also advised to preserve information related to all stages of online application, including OTR, fee payment, final submission and correction/modification.
UP APO Selection Process
The UP APO selection process includes three stages.
1
Preliminary Examination
The Preliminary Examination is objective in nature. It works as a screening test for selecting candidates for the Main Written Examination.
2
Main Written Examination
The Main Written Examination is descriptive in nature and carries 500 marks.
3
Interview / Personality Test
The Interview / Personality Test carries 50 marks.
Important Point: The final selection will be made on the basis of total marks obtained by candidates in the Main Written Examination and Interview.
As per Appendix-2 of the official notification, the Preliminary Examination has one paper.
Paper: General Knowledge & Law
Part
Subject
Questions / Marks
Part I
General Knowledge
50
Part II
Law
100
Total
GK + Law
150
Time
2 hours
Maximum Marks
150
Negative Marking
1/3 / 0.33 marks
The official notification provides that the Prelims paper consists of 50 questions from General Knowledge and 100 questions from Law, making a total of 150 marks. It also provides negative marking of one-third of the marks assigned to the question for wrong answers.
DLM EXPERT INSIGHT
Because there is negative marking, UP APO Prelims preparation requires not only knowledge but also accuracy, revision, MCQ practice and smart question selection.
UP APO Prelims Syllabus
The UP APO Prelims syllabus is divided into two parts:
General Knowledge
Law
Part I: General Knowledge
Topic
Questions / Marks
General Science
08
Current Events of National and International Importance
10
History of India
08
Indian National Movement
08
Indian Polity & Economy
08
World Geography and Population
08
Candidates are expected to have general awareness about these topics.
General Knowledge Preparation Areas
Aspirants should prepare:
General Science
Current events of national importance
Current events of international importance
History of India
Indian National Movement
Indian Polity
Indian Economy
World Geography
Population-related topics
Legal current affairs
Part II: Law
Subject
Questions / Marks
Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
30
Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023
20
Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023
25
U.P. Police Act and Regulations
15
Indian Constitution
10
This official syllabus is very important because it confirms that UP APO Prelims directly includes BNS, BSA, BNSS, U.P. Police Act and Regulations, and Indian Constitution.
The UP APO Prelims result / list of provisionally qualified candidates for Mains has been released on the official UPPSC website. The UPPSC result listing refers to the list of provisionally qualified candidates for Mains in Advertisement No. A-8/E-1/2025, Assistant Prosecution Officer Examination-2025.
Current exam update portals report that the Prelims examination was held on 22 March 2026, and the Prelims result was released around 30 April / 1 May 2026. Some portals report that 2,856 candidates qualified for Mains.
What Should Qualified Candidates Do Now?
If you have cleared Prelims, your immediate focus should be:
Mains answer writing
Criminal Law & Procedure
Sakshya Adhiniyam
Other Acts
General Hindi
General English
General Knowledge revision
Interview foundation
Important Message:
Prelims is over. Result is out. Now Mains preparation will decide the final race.
The Personality Test carries 50 marks. Suitability of candidates will be determined keeping in mind their efficiency, character, personality and physical fitness.
Aspirants should prepare:
Personal introduction
Law degree background
Why do you want to become APO?
Role of prosecutor
Duties of prosecution
Criminal justice system
Rights of accused
Rights of victim
Fair trial
Bail and personal liberty
Police-prosecution coordination
Ethical duties of prosecution
BNS, BNSS and BSA
U.P.-specific legal issues
Current legal developments
Practical case-based questions
IMPORTANT INTERVIEW MINDSET
An APO is not a private lawyer for conviction at any cost. A prosecution officer must be fair, balanced, legally sound and committed to assisting the court in the administration of justice.
U.P. Police Act and Regulations: Hidden Scoring Area
In the official Prelims Law paper, U.P. Police Act and Regulations carry 15 marks/questions.
This is a major scoring area because many students ignore it.
Aspirants should prepare:
Police powers
Police duties
Police organization
Investigation-related provisions
Police station duties
Arrest and custody connection
Prosecution coordination
Important regulations
MCQs from U.P. Police Act and Regulations
DLM EXPERT INSIGHT
U.P. Police Act and Regulations connect directly with the practical role of prosecution. It should not be left for last-minute revision.
Since the Prelims result has been released, serious aspirants should now focus on Mains preparation.
1
Understand the Mains Pattern
There are 6 papers in Mains, carrying 500 marks in total. Interview carries 50 marks. Know the marks of every paper before starting preparation.
2
Prioritise Criminal Law & Procedure
Criminal Law & Procedure carries 100 marks and is prosecution-focused. Prepare BNS and BNSS with bare act reading, concept clarity, section-wise notes, offence ingredients, procedure flowcharts, mains answer writing and practical prosecution examples.
3
Master Sakshya Adhiniyam
Evidence law is central to prosecution work. Prepare BSA with relevancy, admissions, confessions, dying declaration, documents, burden of proof, witness examination and courtroom examples.
4
Prepare Other Acts Separately
Other Acts carry 100 marks. Do not leave them for the end. Make short notes for all 16 Acts.
5
Practice General Hindi Seriously
General Hindi carries 100 marks, which is equal to major law papers. Prepare Hindi writing, grammar, translation, summary and legal Hindi terms.
6
Revise General Knowledge
General Knowledge carries 50 marks in Mains. The syllabus is identical to Prelims GK. Revise GS through short notes and current affairs updates.
7
Start Answer Writing Immediately
Mains is descriptive. Reading alone is not enough. Practice short answers, long answers, provision-based answers, problem-based answers, difference-based answers, case law-based answers and conclusion writing.
8
Prepare Interview Basics Alongside
Your written answers and interview personality should reflect a responsible prosecutor's mindset.
Focus on Hindi grammar, essay, summary, translation, legal Hindi terms and official Hindi expression.
General English
Focus on grammar, comprehension, precis, translation, legal vocabulary and basic writing clarity.
General Knowledge
Focus on General Science, Current Events, History of India, Indian National Movement, Indian Polity & Economy, World Geography and Population.
Criminal Law & Procedure
Focus on BNS, BNSS, offence ingredients, criminal liability, investigation, trial, bail and appeal / revision.
Sakshya Adhiniyam
Focus on relevancy, admissions, confessions, documents, burden of proof, witnesses and cross-examination.
Other Acts
Focus on definitions, offences, punishments, procedure, special courts, important provisions and mains answer writing.
U.P. Police Act and Regulations
Focus on police powers, police duties, police station functioning, investigation connection and prosecution coordination.
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1
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In this stage, focus on Mains paper structure, marks distribution, official syllabus, strong and weak subjects, answer writing requirement and time available before Mains.
2
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In this stage, focus on Criminal Law & Procedure, BNS, BNSS, Sakshya Adhiniyam, U.P. Police Act and Regulations, important case law and provision-based short notes.
3
Other Acts + Language Papers
In this stage, focus on all 16 Other Acts, important definitions, important offences, punishments, General Hindi, General English and General Knowledge revision.
4
Answer Writing + Revision
In this stage, focus on timed answer writing, model answers, previous pattern-based questions, weak area correction, short notes revision, interview preparation and final revision.
Final Advice: Do not wait for the Mains date to start preparation. Prelims result has been released. The next stage will require writing skill, legal clarity and discipline.
The interview is the final personality test. It checks whether the candidate is suitable for the role of Assistant Prosecution Officer.
Aspirants should prepare:
Personal introduction
Law degree background
Why UP APO?
Why prosecution service?
Role of prosecutor
Duties of prosecution
Criminal justice system
Rights of accused
Rights of victim
Fair trial
Bail and personal liberty
Police-prosecution coordination
Ethical duties of prosecution
BNS, BNSS and BSA
U.P.-specific legal issues
Important legal developments
Practical case-based questions
General awareness
IMPORTANT INTERVIEW MINDSET
An Assistant Prosecution Officer must be fair, balanced, legally sound and responsible. The role of prosecution is not merely to secure conviction. The true role of prosecution is to assist the court in the administration of justice.
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Frequently Asked Questions on UP APO Exam 2026
What is UP APO Exam 2026?
UP APO Exam 2026 refers to the UPPSC Assistant Prosecution Officer Examination-2025 cycle, which is popularly searched as UP APO 2026 because the Prelims and result stages are connected with the 2026 exam cycle.
Is UP APO 2026 notification out?
Yes. The official notification was released by UPPSC under Advertisement No. A-8/E-1/2025, dated 16.09.2025.
How many vacancies are there in UP APO?
There are 182 vacancies for the post of Assistant Prosecution Officer, subject to increase or decrease as per requirements.
What is the UP APO qualification?
Candidates must possess a Law Degree from any recognized university up to the last date for receipt of application.
What is the UP APO age limit?
Candidates must have attained 21 years and must not have crossed 40 years as on 1 July 2025. For PH candidates, the maximum age limit is 55 years.
What is the UP APO selection process?
The selection process includes Preliminary Examination, Main Written Examination and Interview / Personality Test.
What is the UP APO Prelims pattern?
The Prelims paper has General Knowledge of 50 marks/questions and Law of 100 marks/questions, making a total of 150 marks.
Is there negative marking in UP APO Prelims?
Yes. There is negative marking of one-third / 0.33 marks for wrong answers in objective-type questions.
What is the UP APO Prelims syllabus?
The Prelims syllabus includes General Knowledge and Law. Law includes BNS, BSA, BNSS, U.P. Police Act and Regulations, and Indian Constitution.
Is UP APO Prelims result out?
Yes. UPPSC's official website lists the provisionally qualified candidates for Mains for Advertisement No. A-8/E-1/2025, Assistant Prosecution Officer Examination-2025.
What is the UP APO Mains pattern?
The Mains has 6 papers carrying 500 marks in total, followed by an interview of 50 marks.
What are the UP APO Mains papers?
The Mains papers are General Hindi, General English, General Knowledge, Criminal Law & Procedure, Sakshya Adhiniyam and Anya Adhiniyam / Other Acts.
What is included in UP APO Other Acts?
Other Acts include Arms Act, POCSO Act, Dowry Prohibition Act, SC/ST Act, Prevention of Corruption Act, IT Act, Explosives Act, Prevention of Damage to Public Property Act, Essential Commodities Act, U.P. Goondas Act, U.P. Gangsters Act, U.P. Cow Slaughter Act, U.P. Unlawful Conversion of Religion Act, UAPA, U.P. Public Examination Act 2024 and Foreigners Act.
Is U.P. Police Act important for UP APO?
Yes. U.P. Police Act and Regulations carry 15 marks/questions in the official Prelims Law paper.
Should I study BNS or IPC for UP APO?
The official syllabus includes Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. Candidates should prepare BNS with old IPC conceptual mapping where needed.
Should I study BNSS or CrPC for UP APO?
The official syllabus includes Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023. Candidates should prepare BNSS with old CrPC conceptual mapping where needed.
Should I study BSA or Evidence Act for UP APO?
The official syllabus includes Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023. Candidates should prepare BSA with old Evidence Act conceptual mapping where needed.
What are the UP APO interview marks?
The UP APO interview / personality test carries 50 marks.
How is final merit prepared in UP APO?
Final merit is prepared by adding marks obtained in Main Written Examination and Interview.
Does Doon Law Mentor provide UP APO coaching?
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Does Doon Law Mentor provide UP APO Test Series?
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How should I prepare for UP APO Mains?
Start with the official Mains pattern, then prepare Criminal Law & Procedure, Sakshya Adhiniyam, Other Acts, General Hindi, General English and GK with answer writing and revision.
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If you are serious about becoming an Assistant Prosecution Officer in Uttar Pradesh, this is the right time to begin structured preparation.
The notification is out.
The Prelims stage is over.
The result has been released.
The Mains stage is the next big challenge.
The syllabus is wide.
The law has changed.
The competition will be serious.
You need:
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BNS, BNSS and BSA coverage
U.P. Police Act preparation
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