Rajasthan APO 2026 Syllabus: Subject-Wise Topics & Sections

Overview: With RPSC’s notification, the Rajasthan APO syllabus for 2026 is officially out! It’s time you begin your prep.  

• The notification contains the syllabus for Rajasthan APO 2026 Prelims and Mains  
• The syllabus for 2026 includes new criminal laws BNS, BNSS, BSA and Rajasthan-specific state laws.  

This blog walks you through the complete Rajasthan APO 2026 syllabus. Let’s begin!  

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Rajasthan APO Syllabus 2026 Overview  

The Rajasthan APO Syllabus 2026 serves as the foundation for preparing effectively for the Assistant Prosecution Officer exam.  

It’s important that you have a clear understanding of the subjects, laws, and language sections that are tested during the recruitment process to prepare well. 

The RPSC announced massive Rajasthan APO vacancy for for 2026, you should make sure to grab this opportunity. 

This year, the syllabus primarily focuses on criminal laws, special legislations, and language proficiency in Hindi and English.  

The table below provides a quick overview of the Rajasthan APO Syllabus 2026:  

Particulars	Details
Exam Name	Rajasthan APO Examination 2026
Conducting Authority	Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC)
Exam Stages	Prelims → Mains
Subjects Included	Law, General Hindi, and General English
Mode of Examination	Offline (OMR-Based and Written Examination)
Language of Exam	English and Hindi
Total Papers	Paper I (Law) and Paper II (Language – General Hindi & General English)
Major Law Subjects	BNS, BNSS, BSA, SC/ST Act, POCSO Act, NDPS Act, Probation of Offenders Act, Arms Act, Rajasthan Excise Act, Rajasthan Public Examination Acts, and other prescribed criminal laws

You should refer to the latest notification and syllabus issued by RPSC to ensure your preparation aligns with the current exam requirements.  

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Detailed Rajasthan APO Syllabus 2026 for Prelims and Mains  

The latest official notification by RPSC includes the syllabus for Rajasthan APO 2026 Prelims and Mains exam.  

This syllabus majorly includes various acts from Law and senior-secondary level topics in General Hindi and General English. Let’s look at the subject-wise topics and other details.  

Subjects	Topics
Law
	The Indian Penal Code, 1860
	The Indian Evidence Act, 1872
	The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
	The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS)
	The Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 (BSA)
	The Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS)
	The Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989
	The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 (POCSO)
	The Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015
	The Probation of Offenders Act, 1958
	The Arms Act, 1959
	The Rajasthan Excise Act, 1950
	The Rajasthan Public Examination (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 1992
	The Rajasthan Public Examination (Measures for Prevention of Unfair Means in Recruitment) Act, 2022
General Hindi
	Hindi Grammar and Syntax
	Vocabulary and Word Usage
	Sentence Correction and Restructuring
	Comprehension and Passage Analysis
	Precis Writing in Hindi
	Official Letter Writing and Format
General English
	English Grammar and Linguistic Usage
	Vocabulary: Synonyms, Antonyms, and Contextual Application
	Comprehension of Passages
	Precis Writing and Summary Techniques
	Formal Letter Writing and Business Communication

Are the Syllabus for Rajasthan APO 2026 Prelims and Mains the Same?  

No, the Rajasthan APO 2026 Prelims and Mains syllabus are NOT the same. They cover overlapping subjects but differ significantly in depth, format, and scope.  

Let’s understand the key differences in the table below:  

Aspect	Prelims	Mains
Type	Objective (OMR-based)	Descriptive
Purpose	Qualifying only (marks not counted)	Counts for final merit
Law Weightage	70% of paper	Full Paper I (300 marks)
Language Weightage	30% of paper	Separate Paper II (100 marks)
Duration	2 hours	Law: 3 hrs + Language: 2 hrs
Total Marks	100 Marks	400 marks

Both stages test Law and Language (Hindi + English). Therefore, the core subjects are the same.  

Then, where’s the difference?  

• Prelims test these subjects at a surface/screening level through MCQs, just enough to shortlist candidates.  
• Mains go much deeper. The Law paper (300 marks, 3 hours, descriptive) expects thorough knowledge of all 14 statutes, including practical application like framing of charges. The Language papers are also descriptive papers with precis writing, letter writing, and comprehension.  

The Rajasthan APO syllabus 2026 for the Prelims and Mains differs according to the exam pattern based on depth and scope. However, the core subjects and topics remain the same.  

Hopeful with the syllabus? Check and fill out the Rajasthan APO application form 2026 right in time! 

Rajasthan APO Syllabus 2026 Subject-wise Topics and Weightage  

Understanding the subject-wise weightage within the Rajasthan APO syllabus 2026 helps you prioritize important topics and attain maximum score.  

Let’s take a detailed view into both the Prelims and Mains syllabus and subject-wise weightage.  

Rajasthan APO Prelims 2026 Subject-wise Weightage 

The Prelims paper is an objective (MCQ) type with negative marking of 1/3 mark per wrong answer. The RPSC has defined the following weightage distribution: 

Subject	Weightage
Law Subjects	70%
Language Proficiency (Hindi + English)	30%

What to Expect in Prelims  

• Law: Questions in the Prelims are drawn from the same statutes as the Mains Law paper. However, they are testing-level MCQs around definitions, provisions, sections, and basic applications, not in-depth analytical answers.  
• Language Proficiency: This part assesses your working knowledge of General Hindi and General English through objective questions on grammar, vocabulary, and basic comprehension.  

Rajasthan APO Mains 2026 Subject-wise Weightage  

The mains exam will have two papers: Paper I (Law) and Paper II (Language).  

Paper I: Law (70% weightage) 

This is the most critical paper in the entire selection process. The Law paper tests candidates on 14 acts: a mix of old criminal laws, newly enacted codes, and special/local acts.  

The Old Criminal Laws  

These three form the backbone of criminal law practice in India and are the most heavily tested:  

Acts	Key Areas
Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC)	General exceptions (Sections 76–106), offences against the body, property, and the state; abetment and conspiracy; punishment provisions
Indian Evidence Act, 1872	Relevancy of facts (Sections 5–55), admissions and confessions, dying declarations, documentary vs oral evidence, burden of proof, estoppel, competency of witnesses
Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (CrPC)	Cognizable vs non-cognizable offences, FIR, arrest, bail, charge framing, trial procedures, appeals and revisions, judgment writing

Note: Even though BNS, BSA, and BNSS have replaced these laws, the IPC, Evidence Act, and CrPC are explicitly listed in the RPSC 2026 syllabus. Candidates must study both old and new laws.  

The New Criminal Laws  

The three new criminal laws that replaced the colonial-era codes are a fresh and high-weightage addition to the syllabus.  

Acts	What it Replaces	Key Areas
Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS)	IPC, 1860	New offences, revised punishments, organized crime provisions, section-number changes
Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 (BSA)	Indian Evidence Act, 1872	Electronic records, digital evidence rules, updated admissibility standards
Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS)	CrPC, 1973	Trial timelines, victim rights, changes in bail and arrest provisions

Special Central Acts  

These acts deal with specific categories of offences and victims. Questions from these acts test both awareness of provisions and their practical application.  

Acts	Key Areas
SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989	Definitions of atrocity, special courts, duties of prosecution, penalties, and amendments
Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 (POCSO)	Definitions, offences, mandatory reporting, special courts, evidence recording procedures
Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015	Child in conflict with law, Child Welfare Committees, Juvenile Justice Boards, rehabilitation
Probation of Offenders Act, 1958	Conditions for probation, role of probation officer, eligibility criteria
Arms Act, 1959	Licensing, prohibited arms, penalties for unlicensed possession

Rajasthan-specific Acts   

State-specific acts are equally important for the exam. Make sure you don’t ignore them.  

Acts	Key Areas
Rajasthan Excise Act, 1950	Manufacture, import, export, and sale of liquor; penalties; search and seizure provisions
Rajasthan Public Examination (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 1992	Offences relating to examination fraud, penalties
Rajasthan Public Examination (Measures for Prevention of Unfair Means in Recruitment) Act, 2022	Scope, definitions, penalties for impersonation and paper leaks in recruitment exams

Paper II: Language (30% weightage)  

The Language paper is divided equally between General Hindi (50 marks) and General English (50 marks). Both sections are descriptive.  

The table below explains important topics for both languages.  

General Hindi
Topics	What to Practice
Hindi Grammar and Syntax	Sandhi, Samas, Karak, Tense, Voice
Vocabulary and Word Usage	Paryayvachi, Vilom, Muhavare, Lokoktiyan
Sentence Correction	Identifying and correcting grammatical errors
Comprehension and Passage Analysis	Understanding and answering questions on unseen passages
Precis Writing in Hindi	Summarizing a given passage in Hindi in a fixed word limit
Official Letter Writing	Format and drafting of official/semi-official letters in Hindi
General English
Topics	What to Practice
English Grammar	Tenses, articles, prepositions, subject-verb agreement
Vocabulary	Synonyms, antonyms, one-word substitutions, idioms and phrases
Reading Comprehension	Answering questions based on unseen English passages
Precis Writing	Summarizing a passage in approximately one-third of its original length
Formal Letter and Business Communication	Format-accurate letter writing for official purposes

Preparing for the Rajasthan APO Exam 2026  

If you want to clear the Rajasthan APO exam 2026, simply knowing the syllabus and mugging-up things is not enough.  

Here are a few mistakes you need to avoid during your Rajasthan APO preparation.  

• Ignoring the Syllabus: Ensure your studies are strictly aligned with the notified syllabus. 
• Relying on Excessive Books: Avoid collecting multiple books on a single subject; stick to one standard book and revise it repeatedly. 
• Lack of Revision: Notes and Bare Acts are useless without frequent repetition. 
• Skipping Practice: Failing to practice descriptive answer writing is a common mistake. 
• Taking Risks: In Prelims, do not attempt questions without certainty, given the negative marking (1/3rd mark deducted for each wrong answer).  

Conclusion  

Here are your key takeaways:  

• The Rajasthan APO syllabus 2026 for the Prelims and Mains have the same core subjects.  
• For Prelims you will be tested on basic/surface level knowledge while the Mains preparation must be more in-depth and based on practical applications.  
• The old and new criminal laws are given equal importance in the RPSC’s official notification.  
• For Hindi and English, senior-secondary level questions will be asked in the exam.