Here is a detailed and organized presentation of the Plan and Syllabus for the Assistant Prosecution Officer (APO) Examination โ 2025, covering both Preliminary and Main stages as per the official information provided in Appendix-3.
โ Assistant Prosecution Officer (APO) Exam โ 2025
๐น PART I โ PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION
- Paper: General Knowledge & Law
- Total Marks: 150
- Time: 2 Hours
- No. of Questions: 150 (Objective type)
- General Knowledge (Part I): 50 Questions
- Law (Part II): 100 Questions
๐ General Knowledge Syllabus (Same for both Prelims & Mains)
| Topic | Marks / Questions |
|---|---|
| 1. General Science | 08 |
| 2. Current Events of National & International Importance | 10 |
| 3. History of India | 08 |
| 4. Indian National Movement | 08 |
| 5. Indian Polity & Economy | 08 |
| 6. World Geography and Population | 08 |
๐ Note: Candidates are expected to have a broad awareness and understanding of these topics.
โ๏ธ Law Syllabus for Prelims (100 Questions)
| Act / Subject | Marks |
|---|---|
| 1. Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS) | 30 |
| 2. Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 (BSA) | 20 |
| 3. Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS) | 25 |
| 4. U.P. Police Act & Regulations | 15 |
| 5. Constitution of India | 10 |
๐น PART II โ MAIN EXAMINATION
- Total Marks (Written): 500
- Total Papers: 6
- Interview (Personality Test): 50 Marks
- Final Merit: Based on 550 Marks (Written + Interview)
๐๏ธ Written Exam โ Paper Structure
| S. No. | Paper | Marks | Duration | Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | General Hindi | 100 | 3 Hours | High School Standard |
| 2 | General English | 50 | 1.5 Hours | High School Standard |
| 3 | General Knowledge | 50 | 1.5 Hours | Same as Preliminary |
| 4 | Criminal Law & Procedure | 100 | 3 Hours | Core Law Subjects |
| 5 | Shakshya Adhiniyam (Evidence) | 100 | 3 Hours | Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 |
| 6 | Anya Adhiniyam (Other Laws) | 100 | 3 Hours | Special & Local Laws |
๐ Paper-wise Law Coverage in Mains
๐ Paper 4: Criminal Law & Procedure
- Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS) โ 30 Marks
- Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS) โ 25 Marks
- U.P. Police Act & Regulations โ 15 Marks
- Constitution of India โ 10 Marks
๐ Paper 5: Shakshya Adhiniyam (Evidence)
- Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 (BSA) โ Full 100 Marks
๐ Paper 6: Anya Adhiniyam (Other Laws)
Questions will be asked from the following Special and Local Laws:
| S. No. | Law (in Hindi / English) | Year |
|---|---|---|
| i | Probation of Offenders Act | 1958 |
| ii | Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act | 2012 |
| iii | Dowry Prohibition Act | 1961 |
| iv | SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act | 1989 |
| v | Prevention of Corruption Act | 1988 |
| vi | Information Technology Act | 2000 |
| vii | Epidemic Diseases Act | 1884 |
| viii | Public Property (Prevention of Damage) Act | 1984 |
| ix | Essential Commodities Act | 1955 |
| x | U.P. Gangsters and Anti-Social Activities (Prevention) Act | 1986 |
| xi | U.P. Control of Goondas Act | 1970 |
| xii | U.P. Cow Slaughter (Prevention) Act | 1955 |
| xiii | Uttar Pradesh Prohibition of Unlawful Religious Conversion Act | 2021 |
| xiv | Religious Institutions (Prevention of Misuse) Act | 1988 |
| xv | U.P. Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act | 2024 |
| xvi | Foreigners Act | 1946 |
๐ Note: These laws are part of the “Anya Adhiniyam” (Other Laws) paper and are crucial for the role of a public prosecutor in the state.
๐ (B) Personality Test / Interview
- Marks: 50
- Criteria:
- Efficiency
- Character
- Personality
- Physical fitness
Final selection is based on total marks in Written + Interview = 550 Marks
๐ Summary of Total Marks
| Component | Marks |
|---|---|
| Written Exam | 500 |
| Personality Test | 50 |
| Total | 550 |