JPSC APO Recruitment 2025: Apply Online, Vacancy, Eligibility & Exam Date

The Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) has officially released the JPSC Assistant Public Prosecutor (APO) Recruitment 2025 notification for 26 vacancies under Advt. No. 05/2025. Candidates with a law degree (LLB) can apply online from 24th June to 15th July 2025 at the official website jpsc.gov.in. This post provides complete information on eligibility, age limit, selection process, exam pattern, how to apply, syllabus, and more.

Overview – JPSC APO 2025 Recruitment

Particulars	Details
Organization Name	Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC)
Post Name	Assistant Public Prosecutor (APO)
Advertisement Number	05/2025
Total Vacancies	26
Application Mode	Online
Job Location	Jharkhand
Official Website	jpsc.gov.in
Application Dates	24 June to 15 July 2025

Important Dates For JPSC APO 2025 Recruitment 2025

Event	Date
Notification Release Date	June 2025
Start of Online Application	24 June 2025
Last Date to Apply	15 July 2025
Last Date to Pay Fee	17 July 2025
Correction Window	18–21 July 2025
Admit Card Release	To be announced
Exam Date	To be announced

JPSC APO Vacancy 2025 – Category-Wise

Category	No. of Posts
General (UR)	13
EWS	02
SC	03
ST	07
BC-I	01
BC-II	00
Total	26

Eligibility Criteria For JPSC APO 2025 Recruitment 2025

Educational Qualification

Criteria	Requirement
Minimum Qualification	Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LLB)
Recognized University	Yes
Additional Preference	LLM or experience preferred (not mandatory)

Age Limit (as on 01/08/2025)

Category	Minimum Age	Maximum Age
General (UR)	21 years	37 years
BC-I / BC-II (Male)	21 years	39 years
Female (UR/BC/OBC)	21 years	40 years
SC/ST (Male/Female)	21 years	42 years

Note: Age relaxation is applicable as per Jharkhand government rules.

Application Fee For JPSC APO 2025 Recruitment 2025

Category	Application Fee
General / OBC / EWS	₹600/-
SC / ST (Jharkhand)	₹150/-
PWD (40% or more)	Exempted
Payment Mode	Online (UPI/Debit/Credit/Net Banking)

Selection Process For JPSC APO 2025 Recruitment 2025

• Preliminary Examination (Objective)
• Mains Examination (Descriptive)
• Interview
• Document Verification

Exam Pattern

Preliminary Exam

Paper	Subjects	Marks	Duration
Paper I	General Studies & Current Affairs	100	2 hours
Paper II	Law Aptitude	100	2 hours

Mains Exam

Paper	Subject	Marks	Duration
Paper I	General Hindi & English	100	3 hours
Paper II	IPC, CrPC, Indian Evidence Act	100	3 hours
Paper III	Local Jharkhand Laws, Recent Legal Developments	100	3 hours
Paper IV	Optional Law Subject	100	3 hours

Interview

• Total Marks: 50
• Final Merit = Mains Marks + Interview

Documents Required For JPSC APO 2025 Recruitment 2025

• LLB Degree Certificate
• Domicile Certificate
• Caste/Category Certificate (if applicable)
• Passport-size Photograph & Signature
• Valid ID Proof (Aadhaar, PAN, etc.)
• PWD Certificate (if applicable)

How to Apply Online

1. Visit the official website: https://jpsc.gov.in
2. Click on “Assistant Public Prosecutor 2025 Apply Online”
3. Register using a valid email and mobile number
4. Fill out the application form
5. Upload required documents
6. Pay the application fee
7. Submit and download the confirmation page

Syllabus (Key Subjects)

Section	Topics
General Knowledge	Indian Polity, Economy, History, Geography, Current Affairs
Law Paper I	IPC, CrPC, Indian Evidence Act
Law Paper II	Local Jharkhand Laws, Latest Legal Judgments
Optional Subject	Choose one: Constitutional Law, Environmental Law, etc.

Recommended Books

Subject	Book	Author/Publisher
General Knowledge	Lucent’s GK	Lucent
Indian Polity	Indian Polity	M. Laxmikanth
Criminal Law	IPC, CrPC, Evidence Act	KD Gaur / Ratanlal & Dhirajlal
Jharkhand GK	Jharkhand Samanya Gyan	Arihant

FAQs

Q1. How many vacancies are available in JPSC APO 2025? A. Only 26 posts are officially available under Advt. 05/2025. Q2. What is the last date to apply? A. The last date is 15th July 2025. Q3. Can LLB final-year students apply? A. No, only completed graduates (LLB) can apply. Q4. What is the pay scale of APO in Jharkhand? A. ₹47,600 – ₹1,51,100 (Level 9).

Important Links

• Apply Online
• Official Website

Conclusion

The JPSC APO Recruitment 2025 is an excellent opportunity for law graduates in Jharkhand. With only 26 vacancies, it is crucial to prepare well and apply on time. Ensure you meet the eligibility and have all necessary documents before submitting the form. For the latest updates on government exams and legal job opportunities, bookmark this page or subscribe to our notification alerts.