BPSC Assistant Prosecution Officer Syllabus 2026 Exam Pattern
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The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) has released the official syllabus and exam pattern for the Assistant Prosecution Officer recruitment. Candidates aspiring for this post must carefully review the detailed syllabus covering three distinct stages: Preliminary Examination, Main Examination, and Interview. The selection process is rigorous, requiring a strong grasp of General Studies and various legal provisions.
Official Notification and PDF
Candidates are advised to download the official syllabus and notification PDF from the BPSC website for detailed reference and updates.
Download BPSC Assistant Prosecution Officer Official Syllabus PDF
BPSC APO Exam Pattern 2026
The selection process consists of three stages. Candidates must qualify in each stage to proceed to the next.
1. Preliminary Examination
This stage is objective type (Multiple Choice Questions) and serves as a screening test. The marks obtained in this stage are usually not counted for the final merit list (subject to specific notification rules).
- Mode: Objective Type (MCQs)
- Language: Hindi and English
- Duration: 2 hours per paper
| Paper | Subject | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Paper I | General Studies | 100 |
| Paper II | Law | 150 |
| Total | 250 |
2. Main Examination
The Main Examination consists of 8 descriptive/conventional papers with a total of 1000 marks.
- Mode: Descriptive/Conventional
- Duration: 3 hours per paper
| Paper | Subject | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Paper | General Studies | 100 |
| 2nd Paper | Hindi Language | 100 |
| 3rd Paper | English Language | 100 |
| 4th Paper | Indian Judiciary Code, 2023 | 150 |
| 5th Paper | Indian Evidence Act, 2023 | 150 |
| 6th Paper | (i) Indian Civil Security Code, 2023 (ii) Civil Procedure Code, 1908 | 75 75 |
| 7th Paper | Indian Constitutional Law | 150 |
| 8th Paper | Other Laws | 150 |
| Total | 1000 |
3. Interview
- Marks: 100
- Final Merit: Based on Main Exam (1000) + Interview (100) = 1100 Marks.
Negative Marking
While not explicitly detailed in the summary text, BPSC exams typically follow a negative marking rule (usually 1/3rd mark deduction for wrong answers). Candidates should verify the specific pattern in the official notification PDF.
Section-wise BPSC APO Syllabus 2026
I. Preliminary Examination Syllabus
(a) Paper I: General Studies
- General Knowledge (including current affairs)
- General Science
- Indian History and Culture
- Indian Polity
- Geography
(b) Paper II: Law
- Indian Judiciary Code, 2023
- Indian Evidence Act, 2023
- Indian Civil Security Code, 2023
- Civil Procedure Code, 1908
- Fundamentals of the Indian Constitution
II. Main Examination Syllabus
1. General Studies
- General Knowledge (including current affairs)
- General Science
- Indian History and Culture
- Indian Polity
- Geography
2. Hindi Language
The level of this paper is equivalent to the Hindi studied for the Matriculation examination of the Bihar School Examination Board. It tests the ability to express feelings clearly and purely in simple Hindi and the ability to understand topics easily.
- Minimum Qualifying Marks: 30 (Marks are not added to the merit list).
3. English Language
This paper tests the ability to express feelings clearly and purely in simple English and the ability to understand topics easily.
- Minimum Qualifying Marks: 30 (Marks are not added to the merit list).
4. Indian Judiciary Code, 2023
5. Indian Evidence Act, 2023
6. (i) Indian Civil Security Code, 2023
(ii) Civil Procedure Code, 1908
7. Indian Constitutional Law
8. Other Laws
The level of questions for Papers 4 to 8 is the same as that prescribed for the Law Graduation examination of Patna University.
- Arms Act, 1959
- Explosive Substances Act, 1908
- Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985
- Information Technology Act, 2000 (Chapter 11)
- Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016 (Chapter VI and VIII as amended)
- Bihar Prohibition and Excise Rules, 2021 and 2022
- Bihar Police Act, 2007
- Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988
- SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989
- POCSO Act, 2012
Preparation Tips for BPSC APO 2026
- Understand the Pattern: Focus on the specific codes mentioned for 2023 (Indian Judiciary Code, Evidence Act, etc.).
- Language Papers: Practice Hindi and English writing skills as they are qualifying in nature but mandatory.
- Current Affairs: Regularly read newspapers for Bihar-specific and National current affairs for the General Studies papers.
- Law Revision: Revise the specific Acts listed in the “Other Laws” section thoroughly.
FAQs on BPSC Assistant Prosecution Officer Syllabus 2026
Yes. Prelims focuses on General Studies and basic Law concepts (including the new 2023 codes), while Mains includes detailed descriptive papers on specific laws, language papers, and General Studies.
No. The Hindi and English papers are qualifying in nature. Candidates need a minimum of 30 marks in each, but these marks are not added to the final merit list.
The Prelims Law paper covers the Indian Judiciary Code 2023, Evidence Act 2023, Civil Security Code 2023, CPC 1908, and the Constitution. It requires a fundamental understanding.
Based on the provided details, the syllabus incorporates the new criminal law codes (2023). Candidates should strictly follow the latest syllabus provided by BPSC for 2026.
