What is UPPSC APO 2027 exam pattern?

UPPSC APO Prelims has 150 objective questions in 150 minutes covering Law (75Q), General Studies (50Q), and General Hindi (25Q). Negative marking of -0.33 applies. Mains has 3 descriptive papers: Law Paper I, Law Paper II, and General Hindi, each carrying 200 marks.

What law subjects are covered in UPPSC APO exam?

UPPSC APO covers IPC, CrPC, CPC, Indian Evidence Act, Negotiable Instruments Act, Transfer of Property Act, Constitution of India, Contract Act, and specific UP Acts like UP Police Act. Law contributes 50% of prelims marks, making it the most critical subject.

What is the role of UPPSC APO after selection?

APO (Assistant Prosecution Officer) represents the state government in criminal cases in Magistrate courts across Uttar Pradesh. They prepare prosecution chargesheets, argue cases before magistrates, advise police on legal matters, and supervise subordinate prosecution staff in their district.

What is the salary of UPPSC APO?

UPPSC APO falls under Pay Band-3 (Rs. 15,600-39,100) with Grade Pay Rs. 5,400. The basic pay starts at approximately Rs. 56,100 per month in the 7th Pay Commission scale. With DA, HRA and other allowances, total salary comes to Rs. 75,000-90,000 per month.

How many attempts are allowed in UPPSC APO?

General category candidates get 6 attempts, OBC candidates get 9 attempts, and SC/ST candidates have unlimited attempts up to the maximum age limit. Age relaxation for PwD candidates is an additional 15 years. The upper age limit is 40 years for general category.

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UPPSC APO Preparation Guide

Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission

Your Complete Preparation Guide for UPPSC APO 2027 — strategy, study plan, tips & more.

DifficultyHard

Total Marks150

Duration150 min

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Exam Overview

Mode

Offline (OMR)

Frequency

As per notification

Next Exam Date

June 2027

EEligibility Criteria

LLB degree from recognized university, age 21-40 years

ANumber of Attempts

6 for General, 9 for OBC, Unlimited for SC/ST

Study Plan by Subject

Law

Week 1-4: Foundation

Core concepts & basics

Week 5-8: Deep Practice

Advanced problems & revision

Week 9-12: Mock Tests + Revision

Full-length tests & weak-area focus

Refer to official syllabus for complete topic list

General Studies

Week 1-4: Foundation

Core concepts & basics

Week 5-8: Deep Practice

Advanced problems & revision

Week 9-12: Mock Tests + Revision

Full-length tests & weak-area focus

Refer to official syllabus for complete topic list

General Hindi

Week 1-4: Foundation

Core concepts & basics

Week 5-8: Deep Practice

Advanced problems & revision

Week 9-12: Mock Tests + Revision

Full-length tests & weak-area focus

Refer to official syllabus for complete topic list

Expert Preparation Tips

Master IPC sections 300-376 (serious crimes), CrPC provisions on arrest and bail, and Evidence Act sections 24-30 as these have highest weightage in Law paper

Study Constitutional provisions on Fundamental Rights, Directive Principles, and Union-State relations for General Studies overlap with Law

Practice legal Hindi terminology and translate legal concepts between English and Hindi for General Hindi paper

Solve UPPSC APO 2012, 2015, 2017, and 2019 papers to understand how theoretical law is converted into MCQ format

Exam Pattern at a Glance

Section	Questions	Marks	Duration (est.)
Law	50	50	50 min
General Studies	50	50	50 min
General Hindi	50	50	50 min
Total	150	150	150 min

Important Dates

Registration Opens

March 2027

Next Exam Date

June 2027

Conducted By

Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission

Frequently Asked Questions

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