UP APO Eligibility Criteria 2026: UPPSC APO Age Limit, Qualification, Details

UP APO Eligibility Criteria 2026

Here are the key highlights of UPPSC APO eligibility criteria 2026 for reference:

Eligibility Parameter	Details
Exam Name	UP Assistant Prosecution Officer (APO) Exam 2026
Conducting Authority	Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC)
Nationality Requirement	Indian citizen
Minimum Age Limit	21 years
Maximum Age Limit (General)	40 years
Maximum Age Limit (PH Candidates)	55 years
Age Relaxation for SC/ST (U.P.)	Applicable in the upper age limit of certain categories eligible for benefits in Uttar Pradesh
Educational Qualification	Law degree from a recognised university
Preferential Qualification	Minimum 2 years of service in Territorial Army or “B” Certificate of NCC
Number of Attempts	No fixed limit
Marital Status Rule	Certain married candidates may be ineligible unless exempted by the Hon’ble Governor
Documents Required	Date of birth proof, 10th & 12th certificates, domicile certificate (if applicable), caste certificate (if applicable), photo ID proof, and other relevant documents

UPPSC APO Age Limit 2026

You must be at least 21 years old to apply for the UP APO recruitment. If you belong to a certain reserved category in Uttar Pradesh, you can claim the applicable age relaxation. Check all details below:

Parameters	UP APO age limit
Minimum Age Limit	21 years
Maximum Age Limit	General: 40 years PH candidates: 55 years

UP APO Age Limit Relaxation

Reserved category candidates from Uttar Pradesh can benefit from relaxation in the upper age limit as per rules. Refer to the table below for the category-wise details.

Category	Age Relaxation
Candidates from Scheduled Castes of U.P., Scheduled Tribes of U.P	5 years
Candidates from Other Backwards Classes of U.P	5 years
Skilled players of U.P. of Classified Games	5 years
State Govt. Employees of U.P. including Teachers/Staff of the Basic Shiksha Parishad of U.P. and Teachers/Staff of the Government Aided Madhyamik Vidyalayas of U.P.	5 years
Physically handicapped persons of U.P.	15 years
Emergency Commissioned Officers/Short Service Commissioned Officers/Ex-Army Personnel of U.P	3 years + period of service rendered in Army

Uttar Pradesh APO Eligibility 2026: Educational Qualification

The minimum educational qualification required for the UP APO recruitment is listed below. 

Particular	Details
Minimum Educational Qualification	Law Degree from any recognised University up to the last date for receipt of application.
Preferential Qualifications	Candidates shall be given preference who have served for atleast two years in the Territorial Army or have obtained "B" certificate of N.C.C.

UP APO Exam Eligibility: Nationality

You must be an Indian citizen to be eligible for the UPPSC APO exam. If you are applying under a category eligible for benefits in Uttar Pradesh, you will have to submit the required domicile and category certificates to claim the applicable relaxation.

UP APO Eligibility Criteria: Number of Attempts

UPPSC has not fixed any limit on the number of times you can appear for the UP APO exam. You may continue to apply if you meet the prescribed age limit, educational qualifications, and other eligibility criteria.

UP APO Eligibility Criteria: Marital Status

Male candidates who are married and have more than one wife living, and female candidates who have married a person already having a wife, will not be eligible unless they have received an exemption from the Hon'ble Governor.

Documents Required to Prove UPPSC APO Eligibility

Keep all the documents related to your eligibility and identity for verification. Failing to submit any documents as and when asked by authorities may result in disqualification of candidature. The list of documents is as follows:

• Proof of Date of Birth
• 10th and 12th Marksheet & Certificate
• Domicile Certificate (if applicable)
• Caste Certificate (if applicable)
• Valid Photo ID proof
• Other relevant details

UPPSC APO Eligibility Criteria: Disqualification Reason

Some common reasons that may lead to disqualification include:

• Providing false, incomplete, or incorrect details in the application form can result in the cancellation of your candidature.
• If the information mentioned in your application does not match the details in your original documents during verification, your candidature may be rejected.
• Your application may not be accepted if the uploaded photograph and signature do not meet the prescribed specifications or format.