Jharkhand Assistant Prosecution Officer (APO)

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
  • Code of Criminal Procedure 
  • Indian Evidence Act 
  • Indian Constitution 
• Qualifying Criteria for Mains Exam: 
  • Candidates will 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.