Bihar APO Syllabus 2026 for Prelims & Mains: Subject-Wise details & Important Topics

BPSC and the government of Bihar officially replaced the notified syllabus for Prosecution Officer recruitment.  

• The Bihar APO syllabus 2026 focuses on the new criminal laws: BNS, BNSS, and BSA replacing their old versions: IPC, CrPC, and Indian Evidence Act.  
• The Bihar APO prelims exam was conducted on July 15, 2026, for 300 vacancies.  
• Mains exam consists of eight descriptive papers and overlapping syllabus. The exam date is yet to be announced.  

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Bihar APO Syllabus 2026: Complete Subject-wise List

Before we get into the prelims and mains specific details, the table below gives you the complete list of Bihar APO syllabus 2026.  

Subject	Tested In	Format
General Studies	Prelims & Mains	MCQ (Prelims), Descriptive (Mains)
Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023	Prelims & Mains	MCQ (Prelims), Descriptive (Mains)
Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA), 2023	Prelims & Mains	MCQ (Prelims), Descriptive (Mains)
Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023	Prelims & Mains	MCQ (Prelims), Descriptive (Mains)
Indian Constitution / Constitutional Law	Prelims & Mains	MCQ (Prelims), Descriptive (Mains)
Code of Civil Procedure (CPC), 1908	Mains only	Descriptive
Hindi Language	Mains only	Descriptive
English Language	Mains only	Descriptive
Other Laws (Arms Act, POCSO, Prevention of Corruption Act, etc.)	Mains only	Descriptive
Personality, current legal affairs, situational judgment	Interview	Oral

Bihar APO Syllabus 2026 Prelims

This year the syllabus for Bihar APO exam focuses majorly on the new criminal laws along with other laws. BPSC's notification also mentions General Studies, English, and Hindi Languages in the syllabus.  

Here's the detailed, paper-wise Bihar APO 2026 syllabus for the prelims exam:  

Paper I: General Studies  

This section checks your awareness of contemporary events and your understanding of historical and political developments. GS is an important part of the Bihar APO syllabus for prelims exam.  

• General Science in Daily Life / on everyday life  
• Current Affairs (National & International) / General knowledge and current affairs  
• Indian History and Culture  
• Indian Political System  
• Geography of India and Bihar  

Paper II: Law  

he law paper tests your legal knowledge and analytical skills and requires a strong foundation in these subjects. The following subjects are included in the Bihar APO syllabus for the exam:  

• Fundamental Principles of Indian Contitution  
• Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023/ IPC, 1860  
• Bhartiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023/ IEA, 1972  
• Bhartiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023/ CrPC, 1972  

Bihar APO Syllabus 2026 Mains

The Bihar APO syllabus for mains and prelims looks similar. However, despite the overlapping subjects, the Bihar APO exam pattern for mains requires extended coverage of the topics for descriptive answer writing.  

Here are the paper-wise Bihar APO syllabus details for mains 2026:  

Paper I: General Studies   

The most important topics for General Studies mains exam include:  

• National and international current affairs  
• Geography of India and Bihar, including major river systems  
• Indian political system and economy  
• Changes in Bihar's economy in post-independence India  
• General science and its applications  
• History of India and Bihar  
• Indian culture  

Paper II: Hindi Language 

The Hindi language paper in the mains is set at the level of Bihar School Examination Board's Secondary exam for Class 10. Most frequently appearing topics for this paper include:  

• Grammar  
• Essay writing  
• Syntax  

Paper III: English Language   

Just like Hindi, the English Language paper is also set at the level of Secondary School Examination for Class 10. Important topics for English Language descriptive paper include:  

• Essay writing  
• Precis and summary writing (usually based on a given passage)  
• Letter writing  

Paper IV: Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023 

Covers criminal law concepts that replaced the Indian Penal Code, 1860. Candidates should also study relevant case law and judicial principles along with the following important topics:    

• General principles of criminal liability  
• Offences against the human body  
• Offences against property  
• Offences affecting public tranquillity  
• Punishments and their classifications  

Instead of simply defining the offence, practice how to explain its ingredients with relevant sections and how it differs from the old provisions in the IPC.  

Paper V: Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA), 2023  

This paper is supposed to test understanding of evidence law and provisions that replaced the Indian Evidence Act, 1872. It covers the following important topics:  

• Relevancy and admissibility of facts  
• Documentary and oral evidence  
• Presumptions  
• Burden of proof  
• Witnesses and examination procedures  

When answering questions from BSA, structure them well mentioning the rule, exceptions, and a short example along with the definition.  

Paper VI: Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 

The core topics tested in this paper are as mentioned below:  

• Jurisdiction of civil courts  
• Institution of suits  
• Pleadings and framing of issues  
• Decrees and execution proceedings  
• Appeals and review  

Paper VII: Constitutional Law of India  

For this paper, do not miss on important topics like:  

• Preamble and salient features  
• Fundamental Rights and Duties  
• Directive Principles of State Policy  
• Union and State Governments  
• Constitutional bodies and amendments  

Paper VIII: Other Laws  

Other important laws tested in the Bihar APO mains exam include:  

• The Arms Act, 1959  
• Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961  
• Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988  
• The POCSO Act, 2012  
• The SC & ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989  
• Explosive Substances Act, 1908  

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How to Prioritize Preparation to Cover Bihar APO Syllabus 2026? 

The Bihar APO syllabus 2026 looks quite sorted but it's still vast. It's important to smartly prioritize the subjects and important topics based on the exam pattern to make sure you're well prepared.  

If you've appeared for the prelims exam on July 15, 2026, do not wait for the result or mains date announcement. Begin your Bihar APO preparation for mains at the earliest.

Here's how you should prioritize preparation to cover all subjects/topics.  

Particulars	Subjects	Why It's Important
Begin First	BNS, BSA, BNSS	These are the toughest and take the longest to understand properly. They're also asked in Prelims Law, so studying them once helps you in both exams.
Next Cover	Constitutional Law, Civil Procedure Code (CPC)	These build on what you learn in the core law papers above. Easier to grasp once your basics are strong.
Cover Closer to Exam	Other Laws	These are short, clearly defined acts, easy to revise quickly. Best saved for the last few weeks.
Study Daily	General Studies	Current affairs change fast, so this needs regular daily reading, not a one-time study session.
Practice Weekly	Hindi, English	These test your writing skills, not memory. Regular writing practice works better than just reading.

What Will Be Asked in the Bihar APO Interview? 

There is no specific syllabus for Bihar APO Interview. The interview will more likely be a personality evaluation and a slight test of how you apply legal scenarios to various scenarios.  

Here's what you can expect in the interview:  

• Questions on basic legal concepts, the new criminal laws (BNS, BSA, BNSS), and sometimes simple case-based scenarios. It's to see if you can explain a legal idea clearly and confidently. 
• You may be asked about recent changes in law, important court judgments, or ongoing legal reforms in India. Staying updated on legal news in the months before your interview helps here. 
• Panels often ask about your education, your LLB college, why you chose law, and why you want to become an APO specifically. Be ready to talk about your own journey in simple, honest words. 
• You might be given a hypothetical situation and asked how you’d handle it. This checks your judgment, not just your knowledge, and there's usually no single "correct" answer. 
• Since an APO represents the state in court, the panel pays close attention to how clearly and calmly you speak, not just what you say.  

Here are your key takeaways:  

• The Bihar APO syllabus 2026 consists of General Studies, new criminal laws, English, Hindi and other important laws.  
• Preparing based on the Bihar APO exam pattern will ensure that you perform well.  
• Make sure you don’t ignore the language subjects.