UP APO, Vacancy, Dates, Syllabus, Preparation Strategy

Table of Contents 

1. UP APO Important Dates 
2. UP APO Application Fee 
3. UP APO 2025 Vacancy Breakup 
4. UP APO 2025 Eligibility and Age Limit 
5. Exam Pattern of UP APO 2025 
6. UP APO Preliminary Examination Syllabus (2025) 
7. UP APO Main Examination Syllabus (2025) 
8. UP APO 2025 Interview Process 
9. Best UP APO Preparation Strategy 
10. Important Instructions and General Instructions for UP APO 

The journey of becoming an Assistant Prosecution Officer (APO) is not just about cracking another competitive exam, it is about walking the path of justice, discipline, and service to society. The UP APO Examination 2025 is here, and this year, it brings fresh challenges and bigger opportunities. With 182 vacancies UP APO Advertisement and a changed syllabus that includes India’s new criminal laws, aspirants must prepare with renewed energy and focused determination. 

UP APO Important Dates 

UP APO Application Fee

UP APO 2025 Vacancy Breakup 

• Total vacancies: 182 
• UR (Unreserved): 27 
• SC (Scheduled Castes): 67 
• ST (Scheduled Tribes): 09 
• OBC (Other Backward Classes): 61 
• EWS (Economically Weaker Sections): 18 
• Ex-Servicemen: 09 
• P.H. (Physically Handicapped): 07 (04-L.V., 02-H.H., 01-O.A.) 
• D.F.F. (Dependents of the Freedom Fighters): 03 
• Female: 36 

Note:  

1. The number of vacancies may increase or decrease depending on the circumstances/requirements. 
2. The nature of the post is Group-"B", Gazetted, with a Pay Scale of Rs. 47,600 - Rs. 1,51,100, Grade Pay Rs. 4800, and Level-8. 

UP APO 2025 Eligibility and Age Limit 

• Educational Qualification: Candidates must possess a Law Degree from any recognized University by the last date for receipt of the application. 
• Preferential Qualifications: Preference will be given to candidates who have served a minimum of two years in the Territorial Army or have obtained a "B" certificate of N.C.C. 
• Age Limit: Candidates must be at least 21 years old and not older than 40 years as of July 1, 2025. This means they must have been born no earlier than July 2, 1985, and no later than July 1, 2004. 
• Age Relaxation: 
  • Scheduled Castes of U.P., Scheduled Tribes of U.P., Other Backward Classes of U.P., Skilled players of U.P., and certain government employees: Upper age limit is relaxed by five years. 
  • Physically handicapped persons of U.P.: Maximum age limit is 55 years; they must not have been born before July 2, 1970. The upper age limit is relaxed by fifteen years. 
  • Emergency Commissioned/Short Service Commissioned Officers/Ex-Army Personnel of U.P.: Upper age limit is relaxed by three years plus the period of service rendered in the Army. 

What is Exam Pattern of UP APO 2025? 

What is UP APO Preliminary Examination Syllabus (2025)? 

General Knowledge (Prelims & Mains) - 50 Marks 

• General Science – 08 Marks  
• Current Events (National & International) - 10 Marks 
• History of India – 08 Marks  
• Indian National Movement – 08 Marks 
• Indian Polity & Economy – 08 Marks 
• World Geography & Population – 08 Marks 

Law (Prelims) - 100 Marks  

• Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 – 30 Marks 
• Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 – 20 Marks 
• Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 – 25 Marks 
• U.P. Police Act & Regulations – 15 Marks 
• Indian Constitution – 10 Marks 

Key Change: Old IPC, CrPC, and Evidence Act are now replaced by the new criminal law codes. This means aspirants must start from scratch and master the fresh legal framework. 

What is UP APO Main Examination Syllabus (2025)? 

Note: The General Knowledge syllabus is identical for both Preliminary and Main Examination.

Detailed Syllabus for Mains 

Paper 4: Criminal Law & Procedure 

• Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023 
• Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023 
• U.P. Police Act & Regulations 
• Allied Procedural Laws 

Paper 5: Shakshya Adhiniyam (Evidence Law) 

• Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA), 2023 

Paper 6: Anya Adhiniyam (Other Laws) 

What is UP APO 2025 Interview Process? 

• Personality Test: 50 Marks 
• Candidates are assessed on efficiency, character, personality, and suitability for the role. 

Best UP APO Preparation Strategy 

1. Understand the Pattern First 
   • Start with Bare Acts for clarity. Focus on definitions, punishments, and landmark case laws. 
2. Updates in the New Criminal Laws 
   • Go deeply into the purpose behind bringing New Criminal Laws that will help to crack the options in Prelims exam even if you are not sure with the answers. 
   • Memorize the new added provisions in New Criminal Laws especially related to women, children, electronic evidences, updated timelines in procedural law, etc.  
3. Build GK + Current Affairs Daily 
   • Make short notes from Legal Current Affairs Today and follow one reliable newspaper. 
4. Practice Writing for Mains 
   • Mains answers must be structured: Intro → Legal Provision → Case Law → Analysis → Conclusion. 
5. Mock Tests are Crucial 
   • Attempt sectional & full-length mocks regularly to build speed and accuracy. 
6. Revise Anya Adhiniyam Thoroughly 
   • These state-specific and special laws often become the decisive factor in merit. 

Important Instructions and General Instructions for UP APO 

• One Time Registration (O.T.R.): It is mandatory for candidates to obtain an O.T.R. number 72 hours before submitting their online application. 
• Online Application: The application can only be submitted online through the commission's website, https://uppsc.up.nic.in. 
• Required Documents: Candidates must keep soft/hard copies of all information related to their application stages. Hard copies of the online application and self-attested copies of mark sheets and certificates must be sent to the commission only when asked for. 
• Minimum Efficiency Standard: The minimum efficiency standard is 35% for SC and ST candidates and 40% for other categories in both the Preliminary and Main examinations. Candidates securing less than these marks will be disqualified. 
• Caste Certificates: In the case of women candidates, the caste certificate issued from the father's side will be considered valid.