Andhra Pradesh · Assistant Public Prosecutor, Andhra Pradesh State Prosecution Service

Andhra Pradesh APO 2026: Syllabus, Previous Year Papers & Bare Acts

Andhra Pradesh Assistant Public Prosecutor Examination

2
Stages
67
Acts in syllabus
42
Posts (2025)

The State Level Police Recruitment Board of Andhra Pradesh recruits Assistant Public Prosecutors on a zonal basis under the Andhra Pradesh State Prosecution Service Rules, 1992. Selection is through a written examination of two papers, one objective and one descriptive, on the Constitution, the new criminal codes and minor Acts, followed by an interview.

Conducted by
State Level Police Recruitment Board (SLPRB), Andhra Pradesh, Mangalagiri
Official website
psc.ap.gov.in
Language
Both written papers are in English only.
Final selection
Final merit is on the total of Paper I and Paper II (400 marks) plus the interview (25 marks), category-wise with the State's special representation rules. To qualify in the written examination a candidate needs at least 40% (OC), 35% (BC) or 30% (SC/ST/Ex-Servicemen) in each paper. Ties go to the older candidate.
Last advertisement
2025: 42 posts · Pay scale Rs. 57,100 - 1,47,760; fee Rs. 600 (Rs. 300 for local SC/ST candidates). Posts are split between direct and limited recruitment across four zones. (per Advertisement 2025.pdf (Rc.No.115/SLPRB/Rect.1/2025); the next cycle may differ)

Official website and notifications

Exam pattern and stages

  1. Written examination: Two papers of 3 hours each, 200 marks each (400 in all), in English only; Paper I is objective with 200 questions and Paper II is descriptive. Both papers carry the same syllabus.
    PaperQuestionsMarksDuration
    Paper I (objective) answered on an OMR sheet2002003 hours
    Paper II (descriptive) answered in a question-cum-answer booklet2003 hours
  2. Interview: 25 marks; candidates are called in the ratio 1:2 to the number of vacancies on the basis of the 400 written marks.
    PaperQuestionsMarksDuration
    Interview25

Syllabus

Paper by paper, as the official syllabus lists it.

Papers I and II: core subjects (same syllabus for both)

  • The Constitution of India · Read the act
  • Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 · Read the act
  • Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 · Read the act
  • Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 · Read the act
  • Criminal Rules of Practice and Circular Orders, 1990

Papers I and II: Minor Acts (Central Acts)

  • Arms Act, 1959 · Read the act
  • Explosives Act, 1884 · Read the act
  • Explosive Substances Act, 1908 · Read the act
  • Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961 · Read the act
  • Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, 2006 · Read the act
  • Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989 · Read the act
  • Protection of Civil Rights Act, 1955 · Read the act
  • Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 · Read the act
  • Indecent Representation of Women (Prohibition) Act, 1986 · Read the act
  • Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act, 1956 · Read the act
  • Child and Adolescent Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act, 1986 · Read the act
  • Information Technology Act, 2000 · Read the act
  • Right to Information Act, 2005 · Read the act
  • Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967 · Read the act
  • Prevention of Damage to Public Property Act, 1984 · Read the act
  • Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015 · Read the act
  • Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 · Read the act
  • Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993 · Read the act
  • Criminal Law Amendment Ordinance, 1944
  • Passport Act, 1967
  • Lotteries Regulation Act, 1998
  • Identification of Prisoners Act, 1920
  • Probation of Offenders Act · Read the act
  • Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 · Read the act
  • PIT NDPS Act
  • National Security Act · Read the act
  • Banning of Unregulated Deposit Schemes Act, 2019 · Read the act
  • Essential Commodities Act · Read the act
  • Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019 · Read the act
  • Police Act, 1861 · Read the act
  • Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act, 1971 · Read the act
  • Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972 · Read the act
  • Contempt of Courts Act, 1971 · Read the act
  • Foreigners Act, 1946
  • Electricity Act, 2003 · Read the act
  • Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act · Read the act
  • Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products (Prohibition of Advertisement and Regulation of Trade and Commerce, Production, Supply and Distribution) Act, 2003 · Read the act
  • Commission for Protection of Child Rights Act, 2005
  • Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940 · Read the act
  • Official Secrets Act, 1923 · Read the act
  • Copyright Act, 1957 · Read the act
  • Trade Marks Act · Read the act
  • Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 · Read the act
  • Cinematograph Act, 1952 · Read the act
  • Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 · Read the act
  • Chit Funds Act, 1982 · Read the act
  • Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act · Read the act
  • Pre-Conception and Pre-Natal Diagnostic Techniques (Prohibition of Sex Selection) Act, 1994 · Read the act
  • Prize Chits and Money Circulation Schemes (Banning) Act · Read the act

Papers I and II: Minor Acts (State Acts)

  • A.P. Prevention of Ragging Act, 1997
  • Pesticides and Insecticides Act · Read the act
  • A.P. Gaming Act, 1974
  • Andhra Pradesh Excise Act, 1968
  • Andhra Pradesh Prohibition Act, 1995
  • A.P. Forest Act, 1967
  • A.P. Prevention of Anti-Social Hazardous Activities Act, 1980
  • A.P. Public Examination (Prevention of Malpractice and Unfair Means) Act, 1997
  • A.P. Town Nuisance Act, 1989
  • Andhra Pradesh Protection of Depositors of Financial Establishment Act, 1999
  • A.P. Prevention of Disfigurement of Open Places and Prohibition of Obscene and Objectionable Advertisements Act, 1997
  • Andhra Pradesh (Andhra Area) District Police Act, 1859
  • A.P. Public Security Act, 1992
  • A.P. Prohibition of Smoking and Health Protection Act, 2002

Bare Acts for this exam

67 acts tagged for Andhra Pradesh APO. Each opens section by section, free to read.

Central acts

Andhra Pradesh acts

  • Andhra Pradesh Excise Act, 1968 (coming soon)
  • Andhra Pradesh Forest Act, 1967 (coming soon)
  • Andhra Pradesh Gaming Act, 1974 (coming soon)
  • Andhra Pradesh Prevention of Dangerous Activities of Boot-Leggers, Dacoits, Goondas, Immoral Traffic Offenders and Land-Grabbers Act, 1986 (coming soon)
  • Andhra Pradesh Prevention of Disfigurement of Open Places and Prohibition of Obscene and Objectionable Posters and Advertisements Act, 1997 (coming soon)
  • Andhra Pradesh Prohibition Act, 1995 (coming soon)
  • Andhra Pradesh Prohibition of Ragging Act, 1997 (coming soon)
  • Andhra Pradesh Prohibition of smoking and Health Protection Act, 2002 (coming soon)
  • Andhra Pradesh Protection of Depositors of Financial Establishments Act, 1999 (coming soon)
  • Andhra Pradesh Public Examinations (Prevention of Malpractices and Unfair means) Act, 1997 (coming soon)
  • Andhra Pradesh Public Security Act, 1992 (coming soon)

Old law → new law tables: IPC → BNS · CrPC → BNSS · Evidence Act → BSA

Previous year papers

No papers for this exam yet. See every exam's papers.

Eligibility

Bachelor's degree in any subject together with a Bachelor's degree in Law from an Indian university (or equivalent); the five-year law course after Intermediate also qualifies. Below 42 years on 1 July 2025 (per the 2025 notification). Relaxation up to 5 years for Backward Classes (non-creamy layer), SC and ST, up to 10 years for orthopedically handicapped persons, plus further relaxations for State government employees and ex-servicemen. At least 3 years of active practice as an advocate in criminal courts in the State as on the notification date; service as a Pleader, Public Prosecutor or Assistant Public Prosecutor counts as practice under Section 18(9) of the BNSS, 2023 Sound health; persons with impaired speech, hearing or sight are not eligible Recruitment is on a zonal basis with local-candidate rules: the first 30% of posts follow a combined merit list and the remaining 70% go to local candidates

Relaxations, attempts and category rules are in each cycle's notification.

Andhra Pradesh APO: frequently asked questions

What is the pattern of the Andhra Pradesh APO exam?
Andhra Pradesh Assistant Public Prosecutor Examination has 2 stages. Written examination: Two papers of 3 hours each, 200 marks each (400 in all), in English only; Paper I is objective with 200 questions and Paper II is descriptive. Both papers carry the same syllabus. Papers: Paper I (objective): 200 questions, 200 marks, 3 hours; Paper II (descriptive): 200 marks, 3 hours. Interview: 25 marks; candidates are called in the ratio 1:2 to the number of vacancies on the basis of the 400 written marks. Papers: Interview: 25 marks.
In which language is the Andhra Pradesh APO exam held?
Both written papers are in English only.
Who is eligible for Andhra Pradesh APO?
Bachelor's degree in any subject together with a Bachelor's degree in Law from an Indian university (or equivalent); the five-year law course after Intermediate also qualifies. Below 42 years on 1 July 2025 (per the 2025 notification). Relaxation up to 5 years for Backward Classes (non-creamy layer), SC and ST, up to 10 years for orthopedically handicapped persons, plus further relaxations for State government employees and ex-servicemen. At least 3 years of active practice as an advocate in criminal courts in the State as on the notification date; service as a Pleader, Public Prosecutor or Assistant Public Prosecutor counts as practice under Section 18(9) of the BNSS, 2023 Sound health; persons with impaired speech, hearing or sight are not eligible Recruitment is on a zonal basis with local-candidate rules: the first 30% of posts follow a combined merit list and the remaining 70% go to local candidates The notification for each cycle has the full conditions and relaxations.
Where is the Andhra Pradesh APO notification published?
State Level Police Recruitment Board (SLPRB), Andhra Pradesh, Mangalagiri publishes the notification, dates and results on its official website, psc.ap.gov.in. Check it for the current cycle.
Which bare acts are in the Andhra Pradesh APO syllabus?
67 acts are tagged for Andhra Pradesh APO here, including the Arms Act, 1959, Banning of Unregulated Deposit Schemes Act, 2019, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023, Child and Adolescent Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act, 1986, Chit Funds Act, 1982, Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products (Prohibition of Advertisement and Regulation of Trade and Commerce, Production, Supply and Distribution) Act, 2003 and more. Each can be read section by section.

Facts on this page are read from Advertisement 2025 and may change with each notification. Dates, vacancies and cut-offs for the coming cycle are not stated here; the official website has them.