Introduction 

The Examination for the post of Jharkhand Assistant Prosecution Officer (ADPPO) shall be conducted by the Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC).   

Highlights of the Jharkhand APO Exam

Eligibility Criteria 

• Educational Qualification 
  • Candidates must hold a Law Degree (LLB) that qualifies them for advocacy practice in courts. 
  • A computer operation certificate is mandatory. 
• Age Limit 

Special Notes: 

• Jharkhand Women Candidates (General Category) must submit a local residence certificate to claim age relaxation. 
• Women candidates from other states will be considered General Category candidates without any relaxation. 

Stage of Examination 

The Jharkhand APO recruitment process consists of three stages: 

1. Preliminary Examination (Objective Type) 
2. Main Examination (Descriptive & Subjective) 
3. Interview (Personality Test) 

Preliminary Examination 

• Mode: Objective (Multiple Choice Questions - MCQs) 
• Total Papers: 2 
• Total Marks: 300 
• Duration: 2 hours per paper 

Preliminary Examination Syllabus 

• General Studies (Paper 1) 
  • National & International Current Affairs 
  • Indian History 
  • Geography 
  • Indian Economy 
  • Indian Political System 
  • General Science 
  • Modern History, Economy & Culture of Jharkhand 
• Law Subjects (Paper 2) 
  • Indian Penal Code (Can bec Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023) 
  • Code of Criminal Procedure (Can be Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023) 
  • Indian Evidence Act (Can be Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023) 
  • Indian Constitution 
• Qualifying Criteria for Mains Exam: 
  • Candidates wizll be shortlisted in a 1:13 ratio (13 times the total vacancies). 

Mains Examination Syllabus 

• Mode: Written (Descriptive) 
• Total Papers: 8 
• Total Marks: 1200

Regional Language Test 

Candidates must choose one regional language from the following for a 100-mark test: 

• Santali 
• Mundari 
• Kharia 
• Ho 
• Kudukh 
• Nagpuri 
• Kurmali 
• Khortha 
• Panchpargania 

Minimum Qualifying Marks for Language Paper: 

• General: 40% 
• BC-I: 36.5% 
• BC-II: 34% 
• SC/ST/Women: 32% 

Important Note: 

• Language Paper marks will not be included in the final merit list, but candidates must pass this paper. 

Interview (Personality Test) 

• Marks: 50 
• Candidates will be selected for the interview in a 1:3 ratio (3 times the total vacancies). 
• Final selection is based on: Main Exam Marks + Interview Marks 
• In case of a tie, older candidates will be given preference. 

Reservation Policy 

• Only permanent residents of Jharkhand can avail of reservation benefits. 
• Candidates must provide a valid caste certificate issued by a Deputy Commissioner/Sub-Divisional Officer (SDO). 

Special Categories 

• Persons with Disabilities (PwD): Must have 40% or more disability and provide a medical certificate. 
• Ex-Servicemen: Must submit relevant service records. 
• Jharkhand Government Employees: Those with 3+ years of continuous service get 5 years of relaxation.