UPPSC APO 2025 Pre Result Out – 2856 for Mains

Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) has released the APO (Assistant Prosecution Officer) Preliminary Exam Result 2025. Out of 50,795 candidates who appeared in the Prelims, 2,856 candidates have been shortlisted for the Mains examination. The recruitment is for 182 posts. The Mains application window is open from 7 to 22 May 2026.

Detail	Info
Conducting Body	UPPSC (UP Public Service Commission)
Post	Assistant Prosecution Officer (APO)
Total Posts	182
Candidates Appeared (Prelims)	50,795
Qualified for Mains	2,856
Mains Application Window	7 May – 22 May 2026
Next Stage	APO Mains Examination
Official Website	uppsc.up.nic.in

About UPPSC APO Recruitment

The Assistant Prosecution Officer is a Class-II (Group B) Gazetted post under the UP Prosecution Service. APOs represent the State in criminal trials before courts, prepare charge sheets, and liaise with police and judiciary. Eligibility requires an LLB degree, making it one of the few law-specific state government jobs in UP with gazetted status.

Selection Process — All Stages

1. Preliminary Exam (Result Declared) — Objective type general knowledge + law paper; qualifying in nature
2. Mains Examination — Descriptive/written exam with law-based papers; Apply online 7–22 May 2026
3. Interview — Personality test/viva for Mains-qualified candidates
4. Final Merit List — Based on combined Mains + Interview score
5. Document Verification — LLB certificate, UP domicile, category documents

How to Check Prelims Result

Visit uppsc.up.nic.in → Results section → APO Prelims Result 2025 → Download the PDF → Search your Roll Number using Ctrl+F. Result PDFs are released category-wise. Cross-check with the cut-off marks notification published alongside.

Mains Application — Key Instructions

Candidates who qualify Prelims must separately apply for the Mains examination between 7 and 22 May 2026 on uppsc.up.nic.in. Failure to apply within this window will result in disqualification from Mains, even if you cleared Prelims. Keep your registration number and password from the Prelims application ready.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is the ratio of Prelims to Mains selections?

2,856 candidates qualified for Mains against 182 posts — a ratio of approximately 15.7 candidates per vacancy. This is a competitive shortlisting and Mains preparation must be thorough.

Q: Is Prelims score added to the final merit?

No. The Prelims exam is qualifying in nature only. Final merit is based on Mains + Interview scores.

Q: What is the qualification required for UPPSC APO?

Candidates must hold an LLB degree (3-year after graduation or 5-year integrated) from a recognised university. UP domicile or specific eligibility conditions may apply — check the official notification on uppsc.up.nic.in for exact criteria.

Q: If I miss the Mains application window, can I still appear?

No. UPPSC strictly follows the application window. Missing the Mains application deadline (22 May 2026) means you forfeit your Mains seat. There is no provision for late submissions.

Q: What subjects are tested in APO Mains?

UPPSC APO Mains typically covers Law papers (including IPC, CrPC, Evidence Act, and UP-specific laws), Essay, and a General Studies component. Refer to the official Mains notification on uppsc.up.nic.in for the exact paper pattern and syllabus.