UPPSC APS
UPPSC Assistant Prosecuting Officer (APO) Examination
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The Assistant Prosecuting Officer (Sahayak Abhiyojan Adhikari) post is recruited through the Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission, Prayagraj, the body whose home page is the only authoritative source for this recruitment. This independent page is a study aid; it is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or operated by the Commission, and it cannot confirm a live APS advertisement, vacancy count, syllabus, paper structure, or schedule. What the Commission's site does confirm is the mechanics every applicant must master. Recruitment modes listed include interview only, screening test plus interview, examination only, examination and interview only, and preliminary, main examination and interview, so the selection pattern for any given post is fixed by its own advertisement. Applications run through One Time Registration: the site states the applicant's OTR number is the only registration number for submitting an application form against any post published by the Commission. Candidates track application, examination and interview details by logging in to the Candidate Dashboard. Notifications, admit cards, answer keys, previous year question papers, syllabus downloads and results are all published under the Candidate Corner and Notifications sections, and the UPPSC Exam Calendar 2026 is listed as visible up to 31 December 2026. Prepare by reading the actual advertisement for your post, downloading the official syllabus and previous papers, then building a revision cycle around General Studies, procedural and substantive law, Hindi and English. Treat this page as orientation only and verify every date and eligibility rule on uppsc.up.nic.in.
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Is this page run by UPPSC?
No. This is an independent study resource and claims no official affiliation with the Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission. All authoritative information, including advertisements, syllabi, admit cards and results, is published only on uppsc.up.nic.in, which candidates should treat as the single source of truth.
What is One Time Registration and do I need it?
Yes. The Commission's site states that the applicant's OTR number is the only registration number for submitting an application form against any post published by the Commission. Register for OTR before any advertisement you plan to apply to closes. The site provides OTR registration, OTR number retrieval, OTR feedback and a user manual under its guidelines section.
How do I know the exam pattern for the APO post?
Only from the specific advertisement. The Commission lists several recruitment modes, including interview only, screening test plus interview, examination only, examination and interview only, and preliminary, main examination and interview. Which one applies to a post is stated in that post's advertisement, so read it rather than assuming a pattern from another recruitment.
Where do I check my application and exam status?
The Commission directs candidates to log in to the Candidate Dashboard to see details regarding application form, examination, interview and related stages. Admit cards, examination district information slips, answer keys and results are published separately under the Candidate Corner and Notifications sections of the site.
Are previous year question papers and the syllabus available?
The site's Candidate Corner includes download links for previous year question papers and for the syllabus. Download both for the exact post and advertisement number you are applying under, since material for one recruitment may not match another. Cross-check the advertisement number before you build a study plan around any downloaded file.
When will the APO examination be held?
This page cannot confirm a date. The Commission publishes a UPPSC Exam Calendar 2026, listed as visible up to 31 December 2026, and issues separate notices for each examination. Consult the calendar and the live advertisements on the official site for scheduled dates rather than relying on any second-hand timeline.
What is the application fee and are there relaxations?
Not stated on the Commission's home page, so no figure is given here. Fee amounts and category relaxations are specified in the advertisement for the particular post and are usually restated in the application instructions. Verify the current amount inside the official advertisement before paying, and keep the payment receipt.
How should I sequence my preparation?
Start with the official advertisement and syllabus for your exact post, then work through previous year papers to see the real question style. Build a rotating revision cycle covering General Studies, procedural and substantive law, Hindi and English, and keep a weekly check of the Commission's notices so no deadline or corrigendum is missed.
What mistakes cause candidates to lose a year?
Missing the closing date because the OTR was never completed, applying under the wrong advertisement number, ignoring corrigenda and notices, and preparing from an outdated syllabus instead of the current download. The site's notices carry visibility end dates, so check them regularly and never rely on a saved copy of an older advertisement.
Can I contact the Commission directly?
Yes. The site publishes a helpdesk email, online[dot]uppsc[at]nic[dot]in, and phone number 0522-2720814, along with a Report Any Problem link and a Candidates Help Desk section. Use these official channels for application and technical problems rather than third-party forums.