Delhi · Assistant Public Prosecutor, Directorate of Prosecution, Government of NCT of Delhi
Delhi APO 2026: Syllabus, Previous Year Papers & Bare Acts
Delhi Assistant Public Prosecutor (APP) Recruitment
- 2
- Stages
- 4
- Past papers
- 13
- Acts in syllabus
- Yes
- Negative marking
- 140
- Posts (2026)
Assistant Public Prosecutors for the Directorate of Prosecution of the Government of NCT of Delhi are recruited through the Union Public Service Commission, which advertises the post together with other central posts. Selection is by a recruitment test, if held, followed by an interview. The syllabus centres on criminal law (BNS, BNSS, BSA), constitutional and administrative law and selected special laws.
- Conducted by
- Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), for the Directorate of Prosecution, Home Department, Government of NCT of Delhi
- Official website
- upsc.gov.in
- Language
- Recruitment Test in English (per the syllabus compilation).
- Negative marking
- One-third of the marks allotted to a question is deducted for each wrong answer (as printed in the syllabus compilation).
- Final selection
- Recruitment Test followed by interview; final merit is prepared from written test and interview marks as per the Commission's criteria.
- Last advertisement
- 2026: 140 posts · UPSC advertisement, Vacancy No. 26091106212; reservation UR-50, EWS-14, OBC-37, SC-30, ST-09 (PwBD-08); application fee Rs. 25 (women, SC, ST and PwBD exempt) (per Adtt 2026 (140 Posts); the next cycle may differ)
Exam pattern and stages
- Recruitment Test (objective): Multiple-choice test of 2 hours, generally 300 marks, in English, with one-third negative marking; the advertisement says a Recruitment Test may be held and the suitability level is set by the Commission.
Paper Questions Marks Duration Recruitment Test (MCQ) medium English; one-third of the marks of a question deducted for each wrong answer (syllabus compilation) 300 (generally) 2 hours - Interview / Personality test: Interview out of 100 marks; minimum suitability marks are UR 50, OBC 45, SC/ST/PwBD 40, and where a Recruitment Test is held the candidate must meet the suitability level at both stages.
Paper Questions Marks Duration Interview minimum suitability UR 50, OBC 45, SC/ST/PH 40 100
Syllabus
Paper by paper, as the official syllabus lists it.
Fundamental Criminal Laws
- Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023: general principles of criminal law · Read the act
- Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023: offences against body and property · Read the act
- Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023: offences against public tranquillity · Read the act
- Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023: offences against the State · Read the act
- Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023: general exceptions and abetment · Read the act
- Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023: arrest and rights of the arrested person · Read the act
- Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023: bail and bonds · Read the act
- Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023: investigation and search / seizure · Read the act
- Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023: charge framing · Read the act
- Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023: trial before Magistrates and Sessions Courts · Read the act
- Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023: appeals, revision and reference · Read the act
- Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023: relevancy of facts · Read the act
- Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023: admissions and confessions · Read the act
- Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023: expert evidence · Read the act
- Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023: burden of proof · Read the act
- Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023: documentary and electronic evidence · Read the act
- Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023: examination of witnesses · Read the act
Constitutional and Administrative Law
- Constitutional framework and salient features
- Fundamental Rights
- Directive Principles of State Policy
- Fundamental Duties
- Constitutional remedies and writs
- Powers of the Legislature, Executive and Judiciary
- Constitutional provisions relating to criminal administration
Special and Local Laws
- Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 · Read the act
- Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012 · Read the act
- Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 · Read the act
- Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015 · Read the act
- Information Technology Act, 2000 · Read the act
- Probation of Offenders Act, 1958 · Read the act
Bare Acts for this exam
13 acts tagged for Delhi APO. Each opens section by section, free to read.
- Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023
- Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
- Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023
- Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
- Constitution of India
- Indian Evidence Act, 1872
- Indian Penal Code, 1860
- Information Technology Act, 2000
- Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015
- Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985
- Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988
- Probation of Offenders Act, 1958
- Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012
Old law → new law tables: IPC → BNS · CrPC → BNSS · Evidence Act → BSA
Previous year papers
4 prelims papers, 2015 to 2025. All Delhi APO papers by year
2025
- Delhi APO Prelims 2025 120 questions · attempt online
2020
- Delhi APO Prelims 2020 120 questions · attempt online
2017
- Delhi APO Prelims 2017 120 questions · attempt online
2015
- Delhi APO Prelims 2015 120 questions · attempt online
Eligibility
Degree in law from a recognised university or institute; three years' experience at the bar (essential). Experience as a government advocate is desirable. Upper age limit 35 years for UR/EWS, 38 for OBC and 40 for SC/ST (per the 2026 advertisement); further relaxable up to 10 years for PwBD and 5 years for eligible contractual employees. Pay: Level 10 in the pay matrix (7th CPC); General Central Service Group A, Gazetted, non-ministerial; permanent post with two years' probation Private practice is prohibited; a non-practising allowance is allowed Qualifications and the experience requirement are relaxable by UPSC in specified cases
Relaxations, attempts and category rules are in each cycle's notification.
Delhi APO: frequently asked questions
- What is the pattern of the Delhi APO exam?
- Delhi Assistant Public Prosecutor (APP) Recruitment has 2 stages. Recruitment Test (objective): Multiple-choice test of 2 hours, generally 300 marks, in English, with one-third negative marking; the advertisement says a Recruitment Test may be held and the suitability level is set by the Commission. Papers: Recruitment Test (MCQ): 300 (generally) marks, 2 hours. Interview / Personality test: Interview out of 100 marks; minimum suitability marks are UR 50, OBC 45, SC/ST/PwBD 40, and where a Recruitment Test is held the candidate must meet the suitability level at both stages. Papers: Interview: 100 marks.
- Is there negative marking in Delhi APO?
- One-third of the marks allotted to a question is deducted for each wrong answer (as printed in the syllabus compilation).
- In which language is the Delhi APO exam held?
- Recruitment Test in English (per the syllabus compilation).
- Who is eligible for Delhi APO?
- Degree in law from a recognised university or institute; three years' experience at the bar (essential). Experience as a government advocate is desirable. Upper age limit 35 years for UR/EWS, 38 for OBC and 40 for SC/ST (per the 2026 advertisement); further relaxable up to 10 years for PwBD and 5 years for eligible contractual employees. Pay: Level 10 in the pay matrix (7th CPC); General Central Service Group A, Gazetted, non-ministerial; permanent post with two years' probation Private practice is prohibited; a non-practising allowance is allowed Qualifications and the experience requirement are relaxable by UPSC in specified cases The notification for each cycle has the full conditions and relaxations.
- Where is the Delhi APO notification published?
- Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), for the Directorate of Prosecution, Home Department, Government of NCT of Delhi publishes the notification, dates and results on its official website, upsc.gov.in. Check it for the current cycle.
- Which bare acts are in the Delhi APO syllabus?
- 13 acts are tagged for Delhi APO here, including the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023, Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, Constitution of India, Indian Evidence Act, 1872, Indian Penal Code, 1860, Information Technology Act, 2000 and more. Each can be read section by section.
Facts on this page are read from Syllabus, Adtt 2026 (140 Posts) and may change with each notification. Dates, vacancies and cut-offs for the coming cycle are not stated here; the official website has them.