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UPPSC APO Mains Online Form 2026 at uppsc.up.nic.in — Highlights
| Recruiting Body | Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission |
|---|---|
| Post / Position | Assistant Prosecution Officer (APO) — UP Department of Prosecution |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Eligibility | Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from a recognised University. Bar Council enrolment desirable but not always mandatory at application — verify on UPPSC notification. Knowledge of Hindi (Devanagari script) — tested via the General Hindi qualifying paper in Mains. |
| Age Limit | 21–45 years (as on 1 July 2025 per UPPSC APO 2026 reckoning. 21-40 UR.) |
| Official Website | uppsc.up.nic.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| UPPSC APO Prelims | Prelims already conducted; Mains form open for qualifiers |
| Mains Online Form Window | ~2-3 weeks for Prelims-qualified candidates Last Date |
| Mains Examination | 5 descriptive papers across 3-4 days |
| Mains Result + Interview Shortlist | ~3 months after Mains |
| Personal Interview | At UPPSC HQ Allahabad / Prayagraj |
| Final Result + Posting | UP Prosecution Department allotment |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee | Payment Mode |
|---|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹125 | ₹125 Mains application fee via UPPSC payment gateway / e-Mitra. |
| SC / ST (UP) | ₹65 | ₹65 reduced fee for UP-domicile SC/ST candidates. |
| PwBD | ₹25 | ₹25 minimal fee for PwBD candidates. |
Eligibility & Age Limit
Age Limit: 21–45 years as on 1 July 2025 per UPPSC APO 2026 reckoning. 21-40 UR.
OBC-NCL (UP) + EWS: +5 years (max 45) · SC/ST (UP): +5 years (max 45) · UR Female (UP): +5 years (max 45) · OBC Female + SC/ST Female (UP): +10 years (max 50) · PwBD: +15 years per category · UP government employees with 3+ years service per UP rules.
Educational Qualification:
- Assistant Prosecution Officer (APO): Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from a recognised University. Bar Council enrolment desirable but not always mandatory at application — verify on UPPSC notification. Knowledge of Hindi (Devanagari script) — tested via the General Hindi qualifying paper in Mains.
Nationality: Indian citizens. UP domicile preference for category-based reservation; non-UP candidates apply under UR.
Selection Process
- Preliminary Examination (already conducted) — Two papers · objective MCQ · qualifying-cum-screening. Paper-I General Studies (150 marks) + Paper-II Law (300 marks). Shortlists for Mains.
- Main Examination (this stage) — 5 descriptive papers · total 750 marks merit across 3-4 days. Paper-I General Knowledge (150) — Indian + UP GK + History + Geography + Polity + Economy + Current Affairs. Paper-II General Hindi (100, qualifying ≥33%) — Vyakaran + comprehension + précis-writing. Paper-III Law-1: IPC + Evidence (200) — Indian Penal Code + Indian Evidence Act + case law analysis. Paper-IV Law-2: CrPC + Police Acts (200) — Criminal Procedure Code + Police Acts + UP-specific Acts (UP Police Act + UP Gangsters Act). Paper-V Law-3: Constitution + CPC + Allied (100) — Constitution + Code of Civil Procedure + Contract + Torts + allied laws.
- Personal Interview (Viva-voce) — Mains-qualified candidates appear for Personal Interview at UPPSC HQ Allahabad. Tests depth of legal knowledge, prosecution-specific perspectives, court procedure familiarity, current legal developments, UP-specific legal landscape. 100 marks per UPPSC standard.
- Final Result + Posting — Final merit = Mains 750 + Interview 100 = 850. Selected candidates allotted to UP Department of Prosecution per merit + preference. Posted as Assistant Prosecution Officer at district / sub-divisional level. Probation per UP service rules.
Negative marking: Prelims: -1/3 per wrong MCQ. Mains: descriptive — partial credit per evaluator. Interview: panel-based 100 marks.
How to Apply Online
- Visit the official portal of UPPSC (linked in Important Links below).
- Register with a valid email and mobile number to generate login credentials.
- Fill the application form with personal, educational, and contact details exactly as on official documents.
- Upload a recent passport-size photograph and signature in the prescribed format and size.
- Pay the application fee through the prescribed payment mode (see Application Fee table above).
- Review all entries carefully, then submit the form.
- Download and print a copy of the submitted application for your records.
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Important Links
- UPPSC APO Mains 2026 Apply Online — uppsc.up.nic.in
- UPPSC APO Mains Detailed Notification PDF
- UPPSC Candidate Login — Prelims Registration Number
- Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission
- UPPSC APO Mains Syllabus + Paper-wise Topics
- UPPSC APO Previous Year Mains Papers
- Patna HC District Judge 2026 — judiciary career parallel
- UPPSC APO Mains Admit Card (when released)
Frequently Asked Questions
UPPSC APO Mains 2026 application kab open hua?
UPPSC opened the APO Mains Online Form 2026 at uppsc.up.nic.in for Prelims-qualified candidates. Verify the exact application window on the UPPSC official notification.
APO Mains kaise apply kare?
(1) Login at uppsc.up.nic.in with your Prelims Registration Number + Password. (2) Click "APO Mains 2026 — Apply". (3) Fill Mains-specific form + paper preferences. (4) Upload additional documents (LLB certificate + mark sheets + category certificate if applicable). (5) Pay Mains fee (₹125 General/OBC/EWS, ₹65 SC/ST, ₹25 PwBD). (6) Submit + download confirmation.
APO ke liye eligibility kya hai?
Education: Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from a UGC-recognised University. Bar Council enrolment desirable but not always mandatory at application. Knowledge of Hindi (Devanagari script) — tested via General Hindi paper in Mains. Age (1 July 2025 reckoning): 21-40 UR; OBC + EWS + UR Female (UP) +5 (max 45); SC/ST (UP) +5 (max 45); OBC/SC/ST Female (UP) +10 (max 50); PwBD +15.
APO Mains me kitne papers hote hain?
5 descriptive papers · total 750 marks merit. Paper-I General Knowledge (150) — Indian + UP GK + History + Geography + Polity + Economy + Current Affairs. Paper-II General Hindi (100, qualifying ≥33%) — Vyakaran + comprehension + précis-writing. Paper-III Law-1 IPC + Evidence (200) — Indian Penal Code + Indian Evidence Act + case law. Paper-IV Law-2 CrPC + Police Acts (200) — Criminal Procedure Code + Police Acts + UP-specific Acts (UP Police Act + UP Gangsters Act). Paper-V Law-3 Constitution + CPC + Allied (100) — Constitution + Code of Civil Procedure + Contract + Torts + allied laws.
APO ka role aur posting kya hota hai?
The Assistant Prosecution Officer (APO) represents the State of Uttar Pradesh in criminal prosecution cases at sub-divisional + district courts. Daily duties: drafting charge sheets, examining + cross-examining witnesses, presenting evidence, case research, coordinating with UP Police investigation officers, presenting arguments, case follow-up. APO is the entry-level cadre in the UP Department of Prosecution; promotion path: APO → Public Prosecutor (PP) → Additional District Prosecution Officer (ADPO) → District Prosecution Officer (DPO) → State-level senior prosecution officers. Posted across UP's 75 districts at the sub-divisional + district level.
APO ki salary kitni hoti hai?
Assistant Prosecution Officer — UP Pay Level 8-9 (typically): Basic ₹47,600-49,500 + DA (~53%) + HRA (8-24% per UP city class) + special pay per UP Prosecution rules + medical aid + LTC. Gross approximately ₹70,000-85,000/month. Plus UP government leave + Court Fee allowances + standard state-service benefits. Career progression through PP → ADPO → DPO ranks with significant pay upgrades at each level.
Final selection ka process kya hai?
Three-stage. (1) Prelims (already conducted) — qualifying-cum-screening, doesn't count to final merit. (2) Mains (this stage) — 5 descriptive papers, 750 marks. (3) Personal Interview / Viva-voce at UPPSC HQ Allahabad — 100 marks. Final merit = Mains 750 + Interview 100 = 850. Successful candidates allotted to UP Department of Prosecution per merit + declared preference. Posted as Assistant Prosecution Officer at district / sub-divisional level with probation per UP service rules.
Mains me Hindi qualifying paper kitne marks lana zaruri hai?
Paper-II General Hindi is qualifying-only with minimum 33% (33 marks out of 100) required. Marks below 33% disqualify the candidate from the entire APO Mains regardless of other paper scores. Hindi paper marks do not add to the 750-mark merit total (only Papers I + III + IV + V count for merit). Practise Hindi Vyakaran (grammar) + comprehension + précis-writing + essay-writing for the Hindi paper — most candidates clear the 33% threshold but neglect can be costly.
UPPSC APO Mains Online Form 2026 at uppsc.up.nic.in — Analysis & Trends
What an Assistant Prosecution Officer does
The Assistant Prosecution Officer (APO) represents the State of Uttar Pradesh in criminal prosecution cases at the sub-divisional + district court level. Daily responsibilities include: drafting charge sheets + filing them in court, examining + cross-examining witnesses, presenting evidence, conducting case research, coordinating with UP Police investigation officers, presenting arguments, and following up on case progression. APO is the entry-level cadre in the UP Department of Prosecution; promotion path runs through Public Prosecutor (PP) → Additional District Prosecution Officer → District Prosecution Officer → State-level senior prosecution officers.