The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) has released the notice for the UPPSC Assistant Prosecution Officer Mains on 27th September 2022. Shortlisted candidates can apply for the Asst. Prosecution Officer mains exam from 27th September to 12th October 2022. The candidates must also note that they have to send the hard copy of the application form to the address given in the notice in a way that it reaches as on or before 19th October 2022 (5:00 PM). The number of vacancies announced by the commission was 44. Key points for applying online for the UPPSC APO post are:

• Application fee was charged according to the categories.
• The candidates will have to apply through the online mode.
• Before applying for the exam the candidates must be sure to fulfill all the necessary UPPSC APO Eligibility Criteria.

UPPSC APO Application/ Registration Dates 2022

The UPPSC started the registration process for the Assistant Prosecution Post (APO) in April 2022. The important dates for the registration process are mentioned below: 

How to Apply for the UPPSC APO Exam?

The candidates can apply for the UPPSC APO post on the official website of the commission. The 

Candidates must be vigilant while filling out the application form to eliminate any errors. The. steps listed below must be followed by the candidates to complete the application form:

Step 1: Go to the official website of UPPSC.

Step 2: Select the ‘Registration’ option mentioned beside the ‘Assistant Prosecution Officer’ option.

Step 3: The candidates will have to fill in all the required information such as Name, Guardian’s Name, Educational qualification etc in the respective fields. 

Step 4: After filling in the information, click on the ‘Preview and Validate’ option.

Step 5: The applicants are required to attach their photograph and signatures in the specified dimensions.

Step 6: Pay the application fee as mentioned by the UPPSC guidelines. 

Step 7: The candidates can now download the application form and save it for future use.

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Prerequisites for the UPPSC APO Application Form 2022

To complete the UPPSC APO application form, the candidates are required to have certain documents and certificates on hand. All the necessary documents must be kept ready while filling out the application form. The required documents are listed below: 

• Provisional or Degree certificates 
• Birth certificate 
• A scanned copy of the candidate’s signature 
• A scanned copy of the candidate’s photograph 
• Domicile certificate 
• Identity Proof (Aadhar Card, Driving License, any government ID card) 
• Backward Caste Certificate (for SCs/STs/ OBCs)
•  Priority certificates to avail special category reservation (Ex-servicemen, destitute widow, etc.)
• Differently abled certificate
• Credit/Debit card details for online payment

UPPSC APO Application Fees 2022

The Uttar Pradesh Public Services Commission (UPPSC) has stated category-wise application fee in its official notification. The candidates can pay through three modes, that are, net banking, card payments and other payment modes. After selecting the prescribed mode, the candidates will have to download the ‘Payment Acknowledgment Receipt ’ by clicking on ‘Print Payment Receipt’. Category-wise application fees is tabulated below: 

Common Reasons to Reject UPPSC APO Application Form 

While filling out the UPPSC APO application form, the candidates must avoid mistakes at any cost. These simple errores will lead to the rejection of the application form. If the application form is rejected, these might be the reasons for rejection: 

• As per the official notification released by the UPPSC, The Basic Registration of such candidates will not be accepted who have been debarred from U.P. Public Service Commission and their period of debarment has not been completed. 
• The candidates must attach their Date of Birth certificate, or else their application form will be rejected.
• The application does not have the self attested copies of the relevant documents. 
• If the application form has invalid information.

UPPSC APO Contact Details

The applicants might face some issues while filling out the UPPSC APO application form or even while downloading the UPPSC APO Admit Card or during the fee payment process. When stuck, the candidates can take the help of the contact details mentioned below: 

• For fee payment enquiries: 
  • Email ID: [email protected]
  • Contact No. 0522-2231304 (O), 0522-4132702/ 703 (O)
• For general enquiries and problems: Official Email ID : [email protected]
• For problems related to online application process
  • Prayagraj (General Enquiry): 0532 - 2407547
  • Prayagraj (Online Enquiry): +91 - 8765973668
  • Lucknow: +91 - 8765973766

UPPSC APO Application 2022: Points to Keep in Mind 

Listed below are the general instructions that must be kept in mind while applying for the UPPSC Assistant Prosecution Officer (APO): 

• The applicants must use their own phone number/email ID so that they can receive all the official communications to themselves.
• It is a good idea to have a physical copy of the UPPSC APO application form on hand.
• Make sure to download the receipt after the payment has been completed.
• The UPPSC application fee is non refundable. 
• When in doubt, contact the concerned authority for guidance.

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UPPSC APO Vacancy Details 2022

The UPPSC has declared the number of vacancies available for the post of Assistant Prosecution Officer (APO). The official number of vacancies is 44 which may increase or decrease depending on circumstances/requirement. Reservation for the SC/ST, EWS, OBC will be provided as per the government guidelines. The UPPSC has not stated the category-wise division of the vacancies. 

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UPPSC APO Eligibility Criteria

The applicants must meet all the UPPSC APO Eligibility Criteria before applying for the examination. The basic eligibility criteria are as follows: 

Age Limit 

The age bracket to apply for the UPPSC APO exam is 21 year to 40 years as of 1st July 2022. Age relaxations will be provided by the commission. 

Educational Qualification

The minimum educational qualification for UPPSC APO examination is a Law Degree from a recognised university/institution.

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UPPSC APO Exam Pattern and Selection Process 2022

The UPPSC APO Syllabus and Exam Pattern is divided into two written examinations: prelims and main exam. An overview for both the exams is given below: 

UPPSC APO Prelims Examination Exam Pattern 

UPPSC APO Main Examination Exam Pattern 

The candidates must be mindful of the negative marking. For each incorrect response, 0.33 marks will be deducted. There shall be no negative marking for unanswered questions. 

UPPSC APO Selection Process 2022

The UPPSC APO Recruitment process consists of 4 stages:

• Prelims Exam 
• Main Exam 
• Interview 
• Medical Examination

The candidates must be able to secure the UPPSC APO Cut Off marks to get to the Main exam stage. The UPPSC has set different measures to calculate the number of candidates that will be eligible for the interview round and the main exam stage. 

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