ASSISTANT PUBLIC PROSECUTOR & PUBLIC PROSECUTOR – SYLLABUS 2026

Scheme for Assistant Public Prosecutor (Group-B)

• Stages: The selection shall be made in three stages – Preliminary Examination, Main Written Examination, and Interview.
• Preliminary Examination (100 Marks):
  – Objective Type MCQ with OMR/CBT evaluation.
  – 100 questions of 1 mark each.
  – Negative marking: 25% deduction for each wrong answer.
  – Duration: 2 hours.
  – Screening test only – marks NOT counted in final merit.
  – Shortlisting: Up to 10 times the number of vacancies.
• Main Written Examination (600 Marks):
  – 4 Papers, each carrying 150 marks.
  – Subjective/Descriptive answer type.
  – Commission to fix qualifying marks for each paper and/or aggregate.
  – Shortlisting for Interview: 1:2 ratio (minimum 5 candidates).
• Personality Test / Interview (50 Marks):
  – Carries 50 marks.
  – Assesses personality, communication skills, and legal aptitude.
• Select List: Final merit based on Written (600) + Interview (50) = 650 marks.

Scheme for Public Prosecutor (Group-A)

• Stages: The selection shall be made in two stages – Written Examination and Interview.
• Written Examination (600 Marks):
  – 4 Papers, each carrying 150 marks.
  – Subjective/Descriptive answer type.
  – Commission to fix qualifying marks for each paper and/or aggregate.
  – Shortlisting for Interview: 1:2 ratio (minimum 5 candidates).
• Personality Test / Interview (50 Marks):
  – Carries 50 marks.
• Select List: Final merit based on Written (600) + Interview (50) = 650 marks.
• Tie-breaker: In case of equal marks, candidate with higher marks in Written Examination placed higher. Further tie resolved by older age.

Syllabus – Common for Both Posts

Preliminary Examination (APP Only) – One Paper (100 Marks, 2 Hours)

• Topics:
  – The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 and Bharatiya Nagarika Surakhyan Sanhita, 2023
  – The Indian Penal Code, 1860 and Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
  – The Indian Evidence Act, 1872 and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023
• Standard: LL.B. Course under University examination.

Main Written Examination – Paper I: General English (150 Marks, 2½ Hours)

• Topics: Translation (English ↔ Odia), Essay, Precise Writing, Comprehension.
• Standard: Degree Course.

Paper II: Criminal Major Laws (150 Marks, 3 Hours)

• Topics:
  – The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 and Bharatiya Nagarika Surakhyan Sanhita, 2023
  – The Indian Evidence Act, 1872 and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023
  – Indian Penal Code, 1860 and Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
• Standard: LL.B. Course.

Paper III: Criminal Minor Laws (150 Marks, 3 Hours)

The Arms Act, 1959; Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961; Drugs and Cosmetic Act, 1940; Odisha Excise Act, 2008; Explosive Act, 1884 & Explosive Substances Act, 1908; Odisha Electricity Supply line material (unlawful possession) Act, 1989; Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006; Odisha Forest Act, 1972 & Transit Rules, 1980; Information and Technology (Amendment) Act, 2008; Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act, 1956; Juvenile Justice Act, 2015; Motor Vehicles Act, 1988; Odisha Minor Minerals Act, 1989; Probation of Offenders Act, 1958; Odisha Prevention of Cow Slaughter Act, 1960; Wild Life Protection Act, 1972.

Note: Public Prosecutor (Group-A) includes additional laws: NDPS Act, 1985; SC/ST (POA) Act, 1989; POCSO Act, 2012; Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005; Essential Commodities Act, 1955; Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 & Odisha Protection of Interest of Depositors Act, 2011.

Paper IV: Miscellaneous Laws (150 Marks, 3 Hours)

• Topics: Drafting of Petitions, Pleadings and Argument; Law of Torts; Indian Contract Act, 1872; Transfer of Property Act, 1882; Indian Limitation Act, 1963; Interpretation of Statutes.
• Standard: LL.B. Course.