Manipur APO 2026: Syllabus, Previous Year Papers & Bare Acts

Exam pattern and stages

1. Written examination (objective): Two multiple-choice papers totalling 200 marks; each correct answer earns 1 mark.

   Paper	Questions	Marks	Duration
   Paper I: General Studies	80	80	1 hour
   Paper II: Law	120	120	2 hours

2. Interview: 25 marks; three times the number of vacancies in each category are called.

   Paper	Questions	Marks	Duration
   Interview		25

Syllabus

Paper by paper, as the official syllabus lists it.

Paper I: General Studies (80 MCQs)

• General Intelligence and Reasoning
• General Awareness
• Quantitative Aptitude
• English Comprehension

Paper II: Law (120 MCQs)

• Indian Penal Code
• Code of Criminal Procedure · Read the act
• Code of Civil Procedure · Read the act
• Evidence Act
• Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection) Act · Read the act
• Law of Contract
• Transfer of Property
• Personal Laws of Hindus and Muslims

Bare Acts for this exam

19 acts tagged for Manipur APO. Each opens section by section, free to read.

• Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023
• Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
• Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023
• Code of Civil Procedure, 1908
• Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
• Constitution of India
• Dissolution of Muslim Marriages Act, 1939
• Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance Act, 1956
• Hindu Marriage Act, 1955
• Hindu Minority and Guardianship Act, 1956
• Hindu Succession Act, 1956
• Indian Contract Act, 1872
• Indian Evidence Act, 1872
• Indian Penal Code, 1860
• Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015
• Muslim Personal Law (Shariat) Application Act, 1937
• Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Divorce) Act, 1986
• Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Act, 2019
• Transfer of Property Act, 1882

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 Law from a recognised university, plus 3 years' experience at the Bar, or 5 years' experience in a Government department or court in a post involving legal advocacy, legislation, criminal investigation, litigation and court work; the CrPC requirements for appointment of Assistant Public Prosecutors also apply. Knowledge of Manipuri is desirable. 40 years or below on 20 October 2021 (per the 2021 advertisement); relaxation of 5 years for ST, 3 years for OBC(M), 10 years for regular Government of Manipur servants and 15 years for such servants belonging to SC/ST. Citizen of India Able to speak Manipuri or a tribal dialect of Manipur Permanent resident of Manipur (or descendant of a permanent resident in direct lineage) Two years of probation

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

Manipur APO: frequently asked questions

What is the pattern of the Manipur APO exam?

Manipur Assistant Public Prosecutor (District) cum Assistant Government Advocate (District) Examination has 2 stages. Written examination (objective): Two multiple-choice papers totalling 200 marks; each correct answer earns 1 mark. Papers: Paper I: General Studies: 80 questions, 80 marks, 1 hour; Paper II: Law: 120 questions, 120 marks, 2 hours. Interview: 25 marks; three times the number of vacancies in each category are called. Papers: Interview: 25 marks.

Is there negative marking in Manipur APO?

No negative marking for wrong answers.

Who is eligible for Manipur APO?

Bachelor's degree in Law from a recognised university, plus 3 years' experience at the Bar, or 5 years' experience in a Government department or court in a post involving legal advocacy, legislation, criminal investigation, litigation and court work; the CrPC requirements for appointment of Assistant Public Prosecutors also apply. Knowledge of Manipuri is desirable. 40 years or below on 20 October 2021 (per the 2021 advertisement); relaxation of 5 years for ST, 3 years for OBC(M), 10 years for regular Government of Manipur servants and 15 years for such servants belonging to SC/ST. Citizen of India Able to speak Manipuri or a tribal dialect of Manipur Permanent resident of Manipur (or descendant of a permanent resident in direct lineage) Two years of probation The notification for each cycle has the full conditions and relaxations.

Where is the Manipur APO notification published?

Manipur Public Service Commission, Imphal publishes the notification, dates and results on its official website, mpscmanipur.gov.in. Check it for the current cycle.

Which bare acts are in the Manipur APO syllabus?

19 acts are tagged for Manipur APO here, including the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023, Code of Civil Procedure, 1908, Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, Constitution of India, Dissolution of Muslim Marriages Act, 1939, Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance Act, 1956 and more. Each can be read section by section.