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The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission has the responsibility to conduct the examination for Assistant Prosecution Officer, more commonly referred to as the APO exam, for the purpose of recruiting prospective Assistant Prosecution Officers in the Uttar Pradesh state. This examination is at the state level, written test consisting of the General Studies paper 1 and 2, the optional Law papers 1 and 2. It evaluates the candidates in terms of knowledge about Indian polity, economy, law, reasoning and other subject areas that are important.
Currently, the UPPSC APO recruitment process is to provide an opportunity for hiring about 63 APOs; however, this number can change annually. It is regarded somewhat on the competitive side given thousands of passes law graduates sitting for a few vacancies. The written test is conducted and after that candidates undergo a personality test to select the best candidates for an organization.
| Exam Highlights | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | Assistant Professor's Orientation Course (APOC) Exam |
| Exam Conducting Agency | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
| Number of Posts | Varies depending on the subject and university/college |
| Level of Exam | National |
| Exam Pattern | Two stages: written exam and interview |
| Written Exam | Objective type, Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) |
| Syllabus | Varies depending on the subject |
| Exam Duration | 3 hours |
| Marking Scheme | Each correct answer carries 2 marks, each incorrect answer deducts 0.66 marks |
| Negative Marking | Yes |
| Interview | Personality test and subject knowledge |
| Stage | Estimated Dates |
|---|---|
| Notification Issuance | April - May 2024 |
| Online Application Submission | May - June 2024 |
| Preliminary Exam | September - October 2024 |
| Mains Exam | December 2024 - January 2025 |
| Interview | March - April 2025 |
1. Check Eligibility
First of all, each candidate has to fulfill the basic requirements set by the UPPSC in terms of age, education, and citizenship Hence, only individuals with a law degree are eligible to apply for this position.
2. Fill Application Form
After the notification is out, the aspirants are required to complete the online application process on the official website of UPPSC. Ensure that the details and documents submitted are real and scan the documents before uploading them.
3. Pay Application Fees
The application fee would be applicable and the amount in this regard will be Rs.125 for unreserved/OBC and Rs.65 for SC/ST candidates and will have to be paid online.
4. Download Confirmation Page
Once you have completed your application, always ensure that you download your confirmation page and the fee receipt for future use. Xerox these as copies for printing.
5. Appear in Exam
In case your application is considered, then you have to download your admit card accordingly and sit for the prelims and mains written exam scheduled for the given dates.
| City | Exam Center |
|---|---|
| Agra | Agra College, Agra |
| Allahabad | Allahabad University, Allahabad |
| Aligarh | Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh |
| Bareilly | Bareilly College, Bareilly |
| Dehradun | Forest Research Institute, Dehradun |
| Gorakhpur | M.L.N. College, Gorakhpur |
| Ghaziabad | Chaudhary Charan Singh University, Meerut |
| Greater Noida | Galgotia University, Greater Noida |
| Jaipur | Rajasthan University, Jaipur |
| Jhansi | Bundelkhand University, Jhansi |
| Kanpur | Harcourt Butler Technical University, Kanpur |
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| General | ₹250/- |
| Other Backward Classes (OBC) | ₹250/- |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | ₹0/- |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | ₹0/- |
| Persons with Disabilities (PwD) | ₹0/- |
| Ex-Servicemen (ESM) | ₹0/- |
| Stage | Exam Type | Subjects | Marks | Time Limit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preliminary | Objective | General Studies, Law (Criminal Law & Procedure and Evidence Act), Reasoning Ability | 280 | 2 hours |
| Mains | Descriptive | Essay, General Hindi, Law (Criminal Law & Procedure and Evidence Act), Law (Special Acts) | 700 | 3 hours per paper |
| Interview | Interview | - | 200 | - |
| Subject | Description |
|---|---|
| General Studies | This section covers a wide range of topics including Indian History, Indian Geography, Indian Polity, Indian Economy, Science & Technology, Current Affairs, and General Mental Ability. |
| Civil Services Aptitude Test (CSAT) | This section tests your reasoning ability, analytical ability, decision-making ability, and general awareness. |
| Optional Paper | Candidates can choose one optional subject from a list of 27 subjects. Some of the popular optional subjects include Public Administration, History, Geography, Literature, and Management. |
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Vacancies | Varies significantly, subject and institution dependent. |
| Subject Focus | Engineering, Sciences, Humanities, Languages, Management (major areas). |
| Regional Distribution | Nationwide, with North and South India seeing a higher concentration. |
| Notification Date | July 2024 (expected). |
| Application Window | August 2024 (expected). |
| Exam Stage | Two-stage: Written Exam & Interview. |
| Written Exam Type | Objective MCQs based on subject syllabus. |
| Information Source | UPSC Official Website. |
| Subject | Book Title | Author | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Studies | Objective General Studies for UPSC/SSC/State PCS Exams | Arihant Experts | Covers a wide range of topics in General Studies, including Indian History, Geography, Polity, Economy, Science & Technology, Current Affairs, etc. |
| General Studies | India Year Book | Publications Division, Government of India | Provides comprehensive information on various aspects of India, including its history, geography, polity, economy, etc. |
| General Studies | Manorama Yearbook | Mammen Mathew | An annual publication covering major events and developments in India and around the world in the previous year. |
| Law (Criminal Law & Procedure and Evidence Act) | Ratanlal & Dhirajlal's The Code of Criminal Procedure | Justice Ratanlal & Justice Dhirajlal | A standard reference book for Criminal Law and Procedure in India. |
| Law (Criminal Law & Procedure and Evidence Act) | Glanville Williams' Textbook of Criminal Law | Glanville Williams | A classic textbook on Criminal Law, providing a comprehensive overview of the principles and concepts. |
| Law (Criminal Law & Procedure and Evidence Act) | The Indian Evidence Act by M.L. Tandon | M.L. Tandon | A detailed analysis of the Indian Evidence Act, with case studies and examples. |
| Law (Special Acts) | The Prevention of Corruption Act, 2002 | Bare Act | Official text of the Prevention of Corruption Act. |
| Law (Special Acts) | The Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989 | Bare Act | Official text of the SC/ST Prevention of Atrocities Act. |
