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Uttar Pradesh Assistant Prosecution Officer (APO)
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Introduction
The Uttar Pradesh Assistant Prosecution Officer (APO) exam is a competitive examination conducted by the Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC).
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Name of Exam |
Uttar Pradesh Assistant Prosecution Officer |
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Conducting Body |
Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission |
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Minimum Qualification |
Degree in Law Must be between the ages of 21 and 40 years. |
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Key Stages |
Prelims, Mains and Interview |
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Mode of Application |
Online |
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Mode of Exam |
Offline |
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Official Website |
Eligibility Criteria
- Educational Qualification: Candidates must have a law degree (LLB) from a recognized university.
- Age Limit: Typically, candidates must be between the ages of 21 and 40 years. There are age relaxations for reserved categories as per government norms.
Preliminary Examination
- Total Questions: 150
- Duration: 2 hours
- Maximum Marks: 150
- Negative Marking: One third of the marks assigned to that question
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Preliminary Examination Syllabus |
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Part |
Subject |
No. of Questions |
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Part - I: General Knowledge |
General Science |
08 |
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Current Events of National and International Importance |
10 |
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History of India |
08 |
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Indian National Movement |
08 |
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Indian Polity & Economy |
08 |
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World Geography and Population |
08 |
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Part - II: Law |
Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 |
30 |
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Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 |
25 |
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Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 |
20 |
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U.P. Police Act and Related Regulations |
15 |
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Constitution of India, 1950 |
10 |
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Mains Examination
- Maximum Marks: 500
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Subject |
Marks |
Duration |
Details |
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General Hindi |
50 |
3 hours |
Question paper at the High School level. |
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General English |
50 |
1 and a half hours |
Question paper at the High School level. |
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General Knowledge |
50 |
1 and a half hours |
The General Knowledge syllabus is identical for both the preliminary and the main examinations. |
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Criminal Law & Procedure |
100 |
3 hours |
Includes Police Act and regulations, based on the Law Degree standard. |
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Sakshya Adhinyam |
100 |
3 hours |
Includes both direct and applied questions at the Law Degree level. |
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अन्य Adhiniyam |
100 |
3 hours |
Arms Act, 1959 |
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Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 (POCSO) |
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Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961 |
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Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989 |
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Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 |
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Information Technology Act, 2000 |
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Explosives Act, 1884 |
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Prevention of Damage to Public Property Act, 1984 |
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Essential Commodities Act, 1955 |
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Uttar Pradesh Control of Goondas Act, 1970 |
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Uttar Pradesh Gangsters and Anti-Social Activities (Prevention) Act, 1986 |
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U.P. Prevention of Cow Slaughter Act, 1955 |
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Uttar Pradesh Prohibition of Unlawful Conversion of Religion Act, 2021 |
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Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967 |
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Uttar Pradesh Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024 |
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Foreigners Act, 1946 |
Personality Test
- Maximum Marks: 50
- The candidate’s suitability will be evaluated based on their capacity, character, personality, and physical fitness.
- The marks earned in the written test will be combined with those obtained in the Personality Test to determine the candidate's overall ranking.