About UP APO 2025
UP APO 2025: The Uttar Pradesh Assistant Prosecution Officer (APO) Exam is one of the most prestigious law-related competitive examinations conducted by the Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC). It offers a challenging yet rewarding career opportunity for law graduates aspiring to work in the field of public prosecution. With the new syllabus updates for 2025, the exam has become more comprehensive, demanding a strategic preparation approach.
Exam Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Name of Exam | Uttar Pradesh Assistant Prosecution Officer (APO) |
| Conducting Body | Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) |
| Minimum Qualification | Degree in Law (LLB) |
| Age Limit | 21 to 40 years (age relaxations as per government norms) |
| Key Stages | Prelims, Mains, Interview |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Mode of Exam | Offline (Written + Interview) |
| Official Website | uppsc.up.nic.in |
Eligibility Criteria
- Educational Qualification: A Bachelor’s degree in Law (LLB) from a recognized university.
- Age Limit:
- General Category: 21–40 years
- Age relaxations apply for reserved categories as per UP government rules.
UP APO Exam 2025 – Syllabus Update Highlights
Key Announcements
- Important Change: The APO syllabus has been significantly revised.
- New Addition: Freshly enacted criminal laws have been included, making the exam broader and more detailed than before.
Previous Prelims Syllabus
- General Knowledge (GK)
- Indian Penal Code (IPC)
- Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC)
- Evidence Act
- UP Police Act
Updated Prelims Syllabus 2025
- General Knowledge (GK)
- New Criminal Laws
- Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS)
- Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS)
- Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA)
- UP Police Act
- Constitution of India (new addition – approx. 10 marks)
- Now Prelims covers 6 components instead of 5.
Changes in Mains Examination
- General Knowledge – reduced to 50 marks (earlier 100)
- Hindi – remains 100 marks
- English – newly added, 50 marks
- Criminal Law & Procedure – now includes BNS & BNSS together
- Evidence Act – unchanged
- Other Laws (अदर लॉ) – newly introduced section
“Other Laws” in Mains:
Central Acts
- Arms Act
- POCSO Act
- Dowry Prohibition Act
- SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act
- Anti-Corruption Act
- Information Technology Act
- Explosives Act
- Prevention of Damage to Public Property Act
- Essential Commodities Act
Uttar Pradesh Local Laws (5 Acts)
- UP Gunda Control Act
- UP Gangsters Act
- UP Cow Slaughter Prevention Act
- UP Prohibition of Unlawful Religious Conversion Act
- UP Public Examinations Act
With these inclusions, the Mains syllabus now covers 16 laws, while Prelims focuses on 6 major components.
Miscellaneous Updates
- The 3 years’ practical experience requirement may not be compulsory in the 2025 notification (final confirmation awaited).
- The syllabus restructuring emphasizes the need for in-depth legal knowledge, writing skills, and analytical ability.
Conclusion
The UP APO Exam 2025 brings both opportunities and challenges for law graduates. With the inclusion of new criminal laws, Constitution, and additional legislations, candidates must adapt their preparation strategy accordingly. Aspirants should focus on conceptual clarity, regular practice, and answer-writing to succeed in this highly competitive examination.
