Prosecution officer

Become a Prosecution Officer: Serve Justice, Uphold the Law!

If you’re passionate about litigation, eager to serve the public, and looking for a secure and impactful government job, a career as a Prosecution Officer—popularly known as Assistant Public Prosecutor (APP)—might be your ideal path.

At Theory of Abrogation, we guide aspiring legal professionals with Knowledge, Law & Wisdom to help them secure success in judicial and prosecution services.

 

 Who is a Prosecution Officer?

A Prosecution Officer (APP/ADPO/ADA) is a government legal officer who represents the State in criminal trials. Since a crime is an offence against society, the state assumes responsibility for prosecuting the offender. An APP’s duty is to ensure justice is served by presenting facts, evidence, and arguments on behalf of the public.

Working as an APP offers:

•Daily courtroom exposure
•Close association with criminal litigation
•A meaningful and public-spirited legal career
•Government job security and social respect

 

Why Choose APP as a Career?

•Direct Recruitment through State-level exams allows fresh law graduates to enter litigation early.
•Grassroots Legal Practice helps young lawyers tackle real-world legal challenges.
•Wide Scope of Experience in criminal, civil, and procedural laws.
•Stepping Stone to Higher Judiciary after years of practical exposure.
•Job Security along with public service satisfaction.

 

 Examination Process for APP Recruitment

Recruitment to the post of APP generally involves 2 or 3 stages depending on the state:
1.Preliminary Exam (Objective Type)
2.Mains Exam (Subjective Type)
3.Interview / Personality Test

 

 Eligibility Criteria

To appear in the APP recruitment exam, candidates must:
•Be an Indian citizen.
•Hold a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from a recognized university.
•Be enrolled as an advocate with a State Bar Council.
•(In some states) Have legal practice experience of 1–3 years.
•Be within the age limit, which ranges between 30–42 years depending on the state, with relaxations for reserved categories.

 

 Syllabus & Exam Scheme

Part A – Preliminary Examination

•Two objective papers of 200 marks each.
•Focus areas: Law, General Awareness, and Language.
•Qualifying nature for Paper II (minimum 33%).

Preparation Tips:

•Focus on Bare Acts, amendments, legal maxims, and case laws.
•Solve previous year papers and mock tests.
•Brush up your general knowledge and legal vocabulary.

 

Part B – Mains Examination

Subjects Covered:

•Legal Drafting and Pleading
•Constitutional Law
•CrPC, IPC, and Indian Evidence Act
•Special Laws (I & II)
•English Language (Qualifying)

 

Mains Preparation Strategy:

•Practice structured answer writing under time constraints.
•Use case briefs for landmark and recent judgments.
•Focus on legal reasoning, precision, and presentation.
•Strengthen translation & essay writing for language papers.

 

Part C – Interview / Personality Test

•Conducted by High Court Judges or State PSC Panel.
•Evaluates legal aptitude, clarity of thought, social awareness, and personal integrity.

Interview Tips:

•Stay updated with current legal and social issues.
•Be confident, honest, and well-prepared with your legal basics.
•Reflect ethical values and your commitment to public service.

 

Your Next Step: Join Our New Batch Today!

At Theory of Abrogation, we offer specialized mentorship, study material, and mock tests curated by legal professionals to help you crack the APP Exam.

 Register now and take your first step towards a meaningful legal career in public prosecution.

 

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