UPPSC Assistant Prosecution Officer Examination
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About UPPSC Assistant Prosecution Officer Examination (UPPSC APO) 2027
The UPPSC Assistant Prosecution Officer Examination (UPPSC APO) is one of the most competitive entrance exams, conducted by the Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission. Preparing for the UPPSC APO requires systematic practice, conceptual clarity, and regular self-evaluation. Our platform offers dynamic mock tests, previous years' resolved papers, and AI-enabled analysis to help you secure a top rank.
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
How to Prepare for UPPSC APO
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