UPPSC APO 2025 Mains Form 2026 — Key Facts First
The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) has released the Mains application form for the Assistant Prosecution Officer (APO) 2025 recruitment. The Preliminary Exam was held on 22 March 2026, results declared on 30 April 2026, and qualified candidates can now fill the Mains form between 07 May and 22 May 2026. This is a 182-post recruitment for a gazetted Group B state government post in the Legal and Prosecution department of Uttar Pradesh.
What Does an APO Actually Do?
An Assistant Prosecution Officer represents the State of Uttar Pradesh in criminal courts — Sessions Courts, Chief Judicial Magistrate courts, and below. Your job is to present the prosecution's case on behalf of the government in criminal trials. You work alongside the police and investigate agencies (like CBI/EOW), evaluate charge sheets, and argue the state's position before the presiding judge. It is an adversarial legal role — different from a civil lawyer or corporate counsel. APOs are gazetted officers posted district-wise across UP.
Key career points: APOs are promotable to Senior Prosecution Officer (SPO), Additional Government Advocate (AGA), and Government Advocate (GA) over time. The post carries both a gazetted government salary and the professional prestige of courtroom practice.
| Salary Component | Amount (Approx) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Pay (Pay Level 8) | ₹47,600/month | 7th CPC matrix — starting cell |
| Dearness Allowance (DA) | ~₹21,896/month (46% of basic) | Revised twice yearly |
| HRA | ₹7,616–₹11,424/month | Depends on posting district (X/Y/Z-class) |
| Travel & Other Allowances | ₹2,000–₹4,000/month | Level-based TA, medical, uniform |
| Total In-Hand (Estimate) | ₹60,000–₹80,000+/month | Higher end for X-class city posting |
| Annual Pay Scale | ₹47,600–₹1,51,100 | Pay Level 8, 7th CPC |
Selection Process — What Stage Are We At?
| Stage | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Preliminary Exam | Completed ✓ | 22 March 2026 — objective paper |
| Prelim Result | Declared ✓ | 30 April 2026 — shortlisted candidates eligible for Mains |
| Mains Application Form | Open now | 07 May – 22 May 2026 — fill at uppsc.up.nic.in |
| Mains Exam | To be announced | Descriptive paper — GS + Law subjects |
| Interview / Personality Test | After Mains | Conducted by UPPSC board |
| Document Verification | Final stage | Originals + photocopies required |
Eligibility — Who Can Apply for the Mains Form?
Only candidates who qualified the Preliminary Exam (result declared 30 April 2026) are eligible to fill the Mains form. If you did not clear Prelims, you are not eligible for this form. Eligibility criteria for reference:
- Education: Bachelor's Degree in Law (LLB — 3-year after graduation, or 5-year integrated) from any NAAC/Bar Council-recognized university in India.
- Age: 21 to 40 years as of 01 July 2025. OBC: +3 years relaxation. SC/ST: +5 years. Ex-servicemen and PwD: as per UPPSC rules.
- OTR: One Time Registration on UPPSC portal is mandatory before applying. If you applied for Prelims, your OTR is already done.
Application Fee for Mains Form
| Category | Mains Form Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹125 |
| SC / ST (UP domicile) | ₹65 |
| PH / Divyangjan | ₹25 |
| Payment Mode | Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking / e-Challan |
How to Fill the UPPSC APO Mains Form
- Visit uppsc.up.nic.in and log in to your Candidate Dashboard using your OTR number and password.
- Look for "APO 2025 — Mains Application Form" in your dashboard notifications or the active advertisements section.
- Verify that your personal and educational details are pre-filled from your OTR profile. Update if needed — any mismatch can cause issues at document verification.
- Select your preferred exam centre city from the available options. Note that UPPSC allocates centres based on availability — your preference is not guaranteed.
- Upload a recent passport-size photo (JPEG, 20KB–50KB) and signature (JPEG, 10KB–20KB) if not already uploaded in OTR.
- Pay the application fee of ₹125 (General/OBC/EWS) or ₹65 (SC/ST) using debit card, credit card, net banking, or offline e-Challan from SBI.
- Preview the complete form. Once submitted, key fields like name, date of birth, and qualification cannot be edited. Submit only when confident.
- Download and print the submitted form PDF and the fee payment receipt. You will need both at the Mains exam and at document verification.
What to Prepare for the Mains Exam (Overview)
UPPSC APO Mains typically includes papers on General Studies (UP-focused), Law subjects (IPC, CrPC, Evidence Act, Transfer of Property Act, Contract Act), and a General Hindi/Essay paper. The Mains is descriptive — answers must be written in full sentences with legal reasoning, not just bullet points. Past Mains papers show that questions on UP-specific laws, revenue laws, and local self-governance Acts are common in the GS paper. For law papers, landmark Supreme Court and Allahabad High Court judgments carry significant weight.