BPSC APO Exam Pattern and Syllabus 2026: Complete Guide for Assistant Prosecution Officer Aspirants -

Prepare effectively for BPSC APO 2026 with complete exam pattern, syllabus, subject-wise topics, and selection process for Assistant Prosecution Officer recruitment.

The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) conducts the Assistant Prosecution Officer (APO) Exam to recruit qualified law graduates for the Prosecution Directorate under the Home Department, Government of Bihar.
Understanding the latest exam pattern and syllabus is essential for effective preparation. This article provides a detailed, exam-oriented guide covering the Prelims, Mains, and Interview stages, along with subject-wise syllabus and preparation tips.

BPSC APO Selection Process 2026

The selection process consists of three stages:

Preliminary Examination (Objective)
Main Examination (Descriptive)
Interview (Personality Test)

Candidates must qualify at each stage to proceed to the next.

BPSC APO Exam Pattern 2026

Stage 1: Preliminary Examination (Objective Type)
The Preliminary Exam is qualifying in nature and consists of objective-type questions.
Prelims Exam Pattern

Subject	Marks	Questions	Duration
General Studies	100	100	2 Hours
Law	150	150	2 Hours
Total	250	250	4 Hours

Key Points

Objective type (MCQs)
Negative marking may apply as per BPSC rules
Separate papers for General Studies and Law
Only marks from Mains and Interview count for final merit

Stage 2: Main Examination (Descriptive Type)

Candidates who qualify Prelims appear for the Mains Examination.
Mains Exam Pattern

Paper	Subject	Marks	Duration
Paper 1	General Hindi	100	3 Hours
Paper 2	General Studies	100	3 Hours
Paper 3	Criminal Law	150	3 Hours
Paper 4	Other Laws	150	3 Hours
Total		500

Stage 3: Interview / Personality Test

Stage	Marks
Interview	50

Final Merit Calculation

Stage	Marks
Mains	500
Interview	50
Total	550

Prelims marks are not counted in final merit.

BPSC APO Syllabus 2026 (Detailed)

Preliminary Exam Syllabus
General Studies Syllabus

Topics include:

Indian History
Indian Polity and Constitution
Geography of India and Bihar
Indian Economy
General Science
Current Affairs (National and International)
Bihar-specific General Knowledge

Focus on Bihar-related history, economy, and current affairs.

Law Syllabus (Prelims)

Questions are based on basic legal principles from:

Indian Penal Code (IPC)
Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC)
Indian Evidence Act
Constitutional Law
General Legal Principles

BPSC APO Mains Syllabus 2026

Paper 1: General Hindi
Topics include:

Essay Writing
Precis Writing
Translation (Hindi to English and English to Hindi)
Grammar
Vocabulary
Sentence correction

This paper tests language proficiency.

Paper 2: General Studies

Topics include:

Indian History and Freedom Movement
Indian Constitution and Polity
Geography (India and Bihar)
Economy
Science and Technology
Current Affairs
Bihar GK

Paper 3: Criminal Law

This is the most important paper.
Topics include:
Indian Penal Code (IPC)

General Exceptions
Offences against human body
Offences against property
Criminal conspiracy
Abetment

Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC)

Arrest
Bail
Trial procedures
Investigation process
Powers of court
Indian Evidence Act
Relevancy of facts
Burden of proof
Witness examination
Documentary evidence

Paper 4: Other Laws

Includes:
Constitutional Law

Fundamental Rights
Directive Principles
President, Parliament, Judiciary
Federal structure

Other Important Laws

Contract Law
Law of Torts
Transfer of Property Act
Legal principles relevant to prosecution

Interview Syllabus and Focus Areas

The interview assesses:

Legal knowledge
Personality and communication skills
Understanding of criminal law
Awareness of current legal developments
Knowledge of Bihar’s legal system
Confidence and analytical ability

Subject-Wise Weightage Analysis

Subject	Importance
Criminal Law (IPC, CrPC, Evidence Act)	Very High
Constitution	High
General Studies	Moderate
Hindi	Moderate
Current Affairs	High

Criminal law carries the highest weightage.

Best Preparation Strategy for BPSC APO 2026

Focus on Bare Acts
Read thoroughly:
• IPC Bare Act
• CrPC Bare Act
• Evidence Act Bare Act
Bare Acts are the most important source.
2. Prepare Bihar-Specific GK
Focus on:
• Bihar history
• Bihar economy
• Bihar current affairs
3. Practice Answer Writing
Mains exam is descriptive. Practice:
• Legal answer writing
• Case-based questions
• Structured answers

4. Solve Previous Year Papers
Helps understand:
• Question pattern
• Important topics
• Difficulty level
5. Stay Updated with Current Affairs
Focus on:
• Legal developments
• Supreme Court judgments
• Bihar current affairs