Syllabus | Andhra Pradesh Assistant Public Prosecutor Exam

Syllabus
Assistant Public Prosecutors in Andhra Pradesh State Prosecution Service

The Selection Procedure/Scheme of the Exam will be as follows:

A) Written Examination: Candidates will be required to appear for a written examination in two papers (each of three hours duration). Both papers will be set in English language only.

Paper I: Indian Constitution; the Code of Criminal Procedure 1973 and Criminal Rules of practice and circular orders, 1990; Indian Evidence Act, 1972; The Indian Penal Code; Minor Acts: Max Marks 200

Paper II: Indian Constitution; the Code of Criminal Procedure 1973 and Criminal Rules of practice and circular orders, 1990; Indian Evidence Act, 1972; The Indian Penal Code; Minor Acts: Max Marks 200

Note:
Paper I will be objective in nature containing 200 questions. Candidates have to answer the questions on an OMR answer sheet using Blue / Black Ball Point pen only. For this purpose candidates should bring Blue / Black Ball Point pens along with them.
Paper II will be descriptive in nature. The candidates have to answer the questions using blue / black pen in the question cum answer booklet which will be supplied by SLPRB.
The minimum marks to be secured by candidates in order to qualify in the written examination is 40% for OCs; 35% for BCs; and 30% for SCs and STs. in each paper.

B) Interview:

The candidates shall be called for interview in the ratio of 1:2 with reference to the number of vacancies based on their marks out of 400 (200 in paper I and 200 in paper II) duly following the special representation as laid down in Rule 22 and sub rule 2 of Rule 22-A of Andhra Pradesh State and Subordinate Service Rules and as per para 4 above. Interview will carry a maximum of 25 marks.

When two or more candidates in a particular category obtain equal marks, preference will be given to the candidate who was born earlier.

 SYLLABUS FOR WRITTEN EXAMINATION OF PAPER I AND PAPER II

1) The Constitution of India
2) The Code of Criminal Procedure 1973
3) Criminal Rules of Practice and Circular Orders, 1990
4) The Indian Evidence Act, 1872
5) The Indian Penal Code, 1860
6) Minor Acts
(a) Central Acts
i) The Arms Act, 1959
ii) The Explosives Act, 1884
iii) The Explosive Substances Act, 1908
iv) The Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961
v) The Child Marriage Restraint Act, 1929
vi) The Schedule Castes and Scheduled Tribes (POA) Act, 1989
vii) The Protection of Civil Rights Act, 1955
viii) The Criminal Law Amendment Act , 2006
ix) The Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988
x) The Indecent Representation of Women (Prohibition) Act, 1986
xi) The Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005
xii) The Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act, 1956
xiii) The Juvenile Justice (Care & Protection of Children) Act, 2000
xiv) The Child Labour (Prohibition & Regulation) Act, 1986
xv) The Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881
xvi) The Information Technology Act, 2000
xvii) The Right to Information Act, 2005
xviii) The Unlawful Activities Prevention Act, 1967
(b) State Acts
i) The A.P. Excise Act, 1968 and Rules
ii) The A.P. Gaming Act, 1974
iii) The A.P. Gaming Rules, 1976
iv) The A.P. Chit Funds Act, 1971
v) The A.P. Forest Act, 1967
vi) The A.P. Towns Nuisances Act, 1889
vii) The A.P. Pawn Brokers Act, 2002
viii) The Andhra Pradesh (Andhra Area) District Police Act, 1859
ix) The Andhra Pradesh (Telangana Area) District Police Act, 1329-F
x) The Hyderabad City Police Act, 1348-F
xi) The A.P. Protection of Depositors of Financial Establishments Act, 1999

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