UPPSC APO Mains Online Form 2026

Sarkari Job; India; On-site; INR 720,000 - 1,080,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DA & HRA

Medical

Travel Allowance

Pension

Group Insurance

Job summary

UPPSC invites applications for the Assistant Prosecution Officer (APO) post. A total of 182 vacancies are available, with eligibility including a Bachelor's degree in Law from a recognized university and age between 21 and 40 as of 01/07/2025.

Selection includes Preliminary, Main, and Interview stages. Applicants must pay the exam fee online and should await notification for category-wise eligibility; corrections open on 24/10/2025 and mains exam scheduled for 28-30/06/2026, with center

Qualifications

• LLB from any recognized university.
• Age 21–40 years as on 01/07/2025.
• Read notification for category-wise eligibility.

Education

Bachelor Degree in Law (LLB)

Job description

Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC)

• Last Date for Apply Online: 16/10/2025 upto 11:59 PM
• Last Date Pay Exam Fee : 16/10/2025
• Correction Date : 24/10/2025
• Mains Exam Date : 28-30/06/2026
• Result Announced : NA

Application Fee

• Pay the Exam Fee Through Online Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking Only.
• Age Limit: Minimum 21 years and Maximum 40 years (as on 01/07/2025)
• Selection Process: Preliminary Exam (Screening/Qualifying) + Mains Exam (500 Marks) + Interview (50 Marks)

Vacancy Details – Total Vacancies – 182

Post Name Total Eligibility/Details

Assistant Prosecution Officer (APO) 182

• Bachelor Degree in Law (LLB) from Any Recognized University
• Age: 21-40 Years (as on 01/07/2025)
• Read Notification for Category Wise Eligibility

Salary & Pay Scale Details

• Additional Benefits: DA, HRA (27% in X city), Medical, Travel Allowance, Pension, Group Insurance
• Job Security: UP Government Employee Benefits with Promotion Opportunities
• Career Growth: Regular promotions based on performance and departmental examinations

Exam Pattern

Stage 1: Preliminary Examination (Objective)

• Total Questions: 150 (Multiple Choice)
• Total Marks: 150
• Duration: 2 Hours
• Negative Marking: 0.33 (1/3rd) marks deducted for every wrong answer
• Part-1: General Knowledge (50 Qs)
  • General Science (8 Qs)
  • Current Affairs (10 Qs)
  • Indian History & National Movement (16 Qs)
  • World Geography & Indian Economy (16 Qs)
• Part-2: Law (100 Qs)
  • Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS)
  • Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS)
  • Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA)
  • U.P. Police Act & Regulations

Stage 2: Main Examination (Descriptive)

Candidates who clear the Prelims appear for a written descriptive exam totaling 500 marks . Each paper is generally 3 hours (unless specified).

• Paper 2: General English (50 Marks) – High School Standard
• Paper 4: Criminal Law & Procedure (100 Marks) – Focus on BNS & BNSS
• Paper 5: Evidence Law (100 Marks) – Focus on BSA
• Paper 6: Other Laws (100 Marks)

Stage 3: Interview (Personality Test)

• Total Marks: 50 Marks
• Focus: Personality, legal acumen, and suitability for a prosecutorial role.

Final Selection Summary

• Total Merit: 550 Marks (Mains 500 + Interview 50)
• Ranking: Prelims marks are for qualifying purposes only and are not added to the final merit.

Exam Centers

• Uttar Pradesh: Prayagraj, Lucknow, Varanasi, Kanpur, Agra & Other Major Districts
• Center Allocation: Allocated based on candidate preference and availability
• Check Admit Card for Exact Center Location