Rajasthan APO Exam 2025: Latest Notification, Vacancies, Syllabus & Pattern
The Rajasthan Assistant Prosecution Officer (APO) exam is conducted by the Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC) to recruit officers for the Department of Prosecution. APO is a prestigious Group-B Gazetted post with excellent career growth in the state’s criminal justice system.
Rajasthan APO 2025: Latest Notification
RPSC released the latest APO recruitment notification for 181 vacancies. The selection process includes a Preliminary Exam, Mains Exam and Interview.
Rajasthan APO Vacancy 2025
The latest recruitment announced 181 vacancies for APO posts. The exact distribution varies by category (General, OBC, SC, ST, etc.) and is published by RPSC in the official notification.
Eligibility Criteria for Rajasthan APO
Educational Qualification
- LLB degree (3-year or 5-year integrated course)
- Candidate must be enrolled as an Advocate under the Advocates Act
Age Limit
21 to 40 years (as on 1 January of exam year)
Relaxations:
- OBC/MBC/EWS (Male): +5 years
- General Women: +5 years
- OBC/MBC/EWS (Female): +10 years
- SC/ST (Male & Female): as per state norms
Rajasthan APO Selection Process
The exam has three stages:
- Preliminary Examination (Objective)
- Mains Examination (Descriptive)
- Interview / Viva Voce (50 marks)
Rajasthan APO Exam Pattern 2025
1. Preliminary Examination
| Paper | Subject | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper I | Law | 150 | 2 Hours |
| Paper II | Hindi & General Knowledge | 150 | 2 Hours |
Prelims Law Syllabus
- Indian Penal Code (IPC), 1860
- Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC), 1973
- Indian Evidence Act, 1872
- The Constitution of India (Fundamental Rights, Judiciary, Emergency, etc.)
- Probation of Offenders Act
- Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act
- SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act
- Juvenile Justice Act
- NDPS Act
- Specific Relief Act
- Limitation Act
- Information Technology Act
Prelims Hindi & GK Syllabus
- Rajasthan GK (history, culture, geography, administration)
- Indian GK and Current Affairs
- Hindi grammar and comprehension
- English-to-Hindi & Hindi-to-English translation
2. Mains Examination
| Paper | Subject | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Paper I | Law (Substantive Law) | 150 |
| Paper II | Law (Procedure & Evidence) | 150 |
| Paper III | Essay (Law + Social Issues) | 100 |
| Paper IV | Language (Hindi & English) | 100 |
Mains Law Syllabus
Paper I – Substantive Law
- Indian Penal Code
- Constitutional Law (FRs, FDs, Centre-State relations)
- Special criminal laws (NDPS, JJ Act, DV Act, SC/ST Act)
- Bail, anticipatory bail, compounding & plea bargaining
Paper II – Evidence & Procedure
- Criminal Procedure Code (trials, police investigation, maintenance, charge, FIR)
- Indian Evidence Act (relevancy, admissions, confessions, dying declaration, presumptions)
- Electronic evidence, expert opinion, hostile witness
3. Interview (50 Marks)
The interview evaluates legal knowledge, practical prosecution skills, Rajasthan GK, decision-making and communication.
Rajasthan APO Job Profile
- Assist Public Prosecutors in criminal trials
- Scrutiny of police charge sheets and evidence
- Drafting charges, examining witnesses
- Legal advice to police during investigation
- Handling sensitive cases such as NDPS, POCSO, SC/ST and cybercrime
Why APO Is a Good Career Option
- Respectable gazetted post
- Fixed government hours
- Stable work environment
- Opportunity to handle important criminal cases
- Strong career progression to senior prosecution roles
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) 😊
1. What is the Rajasthan APO exam?
The Rajasthan APO exam is conducted by RPSC to recruit Assistant Prosecution Officers for the state’s Department of Prosecution.
2. What is the eligibility for Rajasthan APO? 🎓
Candidates must have an LLB degree and be enrolled as an Advocate.
3. What is the age limit for Rajasthan APO? 🔞
The age limit is 21–40 years, with relaxations for reserved categories.
4. What is the selection process for APO? 📝
The exam consists of Prelims, Mains and Interview.
5. What is the syllabus for Rajasthan APO? 📘
The syllabus includes IPC, CrPC, Evidence Act, Constitution, NDPS, JJ Act, SC/ST Act, Hindi, GK and essay writing.
6. How many vacancies are available in Rajasthan APO? 📊
The latest notification announced 181 vacancies.
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