APO / APP / ADA SYLLABUS

Exams like APO (Assistant Prosecution Officer), APP (Assistant Public Prosecutor) and ADA (Assistant District Attorney) test strong command over criminal law + procedure + evidence, along with constitutional basics and current legal updates. Some states also include GK/English and mains answer writing.

Prosecution Exams: What Matters Most

IPC + CrPC + Evidence = the scoring triangle. Add Constitution, Special Acts and practice MCQs consistently.

APO / APP / ADA Syllabus: Core Law Subjects

  • Indian Penal Code (IPC) (general principles + offences)
  • Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC) (bail, trial, investigation, appeals)
  • Indian Evidence Act (relevancy, burden, presumptions, witness)
  • Constitutional Law (FR, DPSP, judiciary, writs)
  • Special/Local Laws (as per state): NDPS, POCSO, DV Act, SC/ST Act, etc.
  • Administrative Law / Interpretation (basic principles)

Common Add-on Sections (State-wise)

  • General Knowledge / Current Affairs (national + legal)
  • English / Hindi (grammar, comprehension, translation)
  • Mains Writing (legal drafting, issue-based answers, judgment/charge framing style practice)

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Preparation Tip

Finish IPC + CrPC + Evidence first, then add special acts and GK. Practice 50–100 MCQs daily and analyze mistakes topic-wise.

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