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UP APO Application Form 2026: Important Dates, Registration Process & Fees

Author : Pragati Pragi

January 12, 2026

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Overview: UP APO 2026 Application process has been started from 16th September 2026, check out the step by step registration process, documents required and application fees.

If you’re planning to appear for the Uttar Pradesh Assistant Prosecution Officer (APO) Exam 2026, the very first step is completing the UP APO registration and filling out the UP APO application form correctly. Many candidates lose their chance because of silly mistakes in the form, incomplete registration, or missing the correction deadline.

This blog will take you through the process in a step-by-step manner so that you can confidently complete your application without any errors.

UP APO Application 2026 Dates

Before diving into the process, let’s take a quick look at the important dates mentioned in the official notification:

Event Date
Start of Online Application 16th September 2025
Last Date to Submit Fee 16th October 2025
Last Date for Final Submission 16th October 2025
Correction/Modification Window Up to 24th October 2025

Don’t wait for the last day. Technical glitches or payment failures close to the deadline can cost you the attempt. Apply early to stay stress-free.

Documents Required to Fill UP APO Application Form

Before starting your UP APO registration, keep the following things ready. This saves time and prevents mistakes:

  • Scanned Photograph & Signature (as per prescribed dimensions).
  • Valid Email ID and Mobile Number (used for OTP and communication).
  • Educational Qualification Details – law degree, passing year, and marks.
  • Caste / Category Certificates (if claiming SC/ST/OBC/EWS reservation).
  • Domicile Certificate – mandatory for all UP residents.
  • PwD / Ex-servicemen / DFF Certificates (if applicable).
  • Identity Proof – Aadhaar, PAN, or any valid government-issued ID.

Keep the above-mentioned essential documents scanned copies handy before you start the registration process.

UP APO Application Process – Step-by-Step Guide

The application process for UP APO 2026 comprises five main stages. Let’s go through them one by one.

Step 1 – OTR Registration (One Time Registration)

The first step is to register for OTR on the UPPSC website. Without completing this, you cannot access the APO application form.

1. Visit the official UPPSC website.

2. Click on “OTR Registration” link. - https://uppsc.up.nic.in/OTR_Section/OTR_Registartion.aspx

3. Fill in personal details like:

  • Full name (as per Class 10 certificate)
  • Date of Birth
  • Father’s / Mother’s Name
  • Mobile Number & Email ID
  • Address details

4. Create a password and generate your OTR ID.

5. Save this OTR ID carefully – you’ll use it for every UPPSC exam in the future.

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Why is OTR important?

It eliminates repeated data entry for every exam and acts as your permanent candidate ID with UPPSC.

Step 2 – Authentication of Information

Once OTR is done, log in at the UPPSC Website with your OTR ID and password. Here you need to:

  • Select Assistant Prosecution Officer (APO) Examination 2026.
  • Confirm your personal details (name, DOB, address) already stored in OTR.
  • Enter additional exam-related information:
  • Domicile status
  • Category (UR/SC/ST/OBC/EWS)
  • Reservation details (PwD, Women, Ex-servicemen, DFF, if applicable).

Double-check everything here. Wrong details can lead to rejection later.

Step 3 – Payment of Examination Fee

After authentication, you need to pay the application fee online.

Category Examination Fee Online Processing Fee Total
UR / OBC / EWS ₹100 ₹25 ₹125
SC / ST ₹40 ₹25 ₹65
PwD Nil ₹25 ₹25
Ex-servicemen ₹40 ₹25 ₹65

Modes of payment: Payment will be accepted through Debit Card, Credit Card, and Net Banking. Make the payment, save and print your payment receipt—it will be required at later stages.

Common mistake: Many candidates pay the fee but forget to “proceed” after payment. Unless you go to the next stage, your form will remain incomplete.

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Step 4 – Filling the UP APO Application Form

Now comes the main step—filling out the UP APO application form.

1. Enter your educational qualifications (LLB degree details, year of passing, marks).

2. Fill in other relevant information, such as:

  • Address details
  • Work experience (if any)
  • Reservation category details

3. Upload scanned photograph and signature in the prescribed format.

4. Review the entire form carefully—spelling mistakes in name or mismatch in DOB can cause disqualification.

5. Once satisfied, submit the form online.

Step 5 – Final Submission & Printout

After submission, download the confirmation page.

Take a printout of the application form and the fee receipt.

Save your Registration Number and Password safely.

Remember: UPPSC does not require you to send a physical copy of the form to their office. The online submission is final.

Correction Window for UP APO Application 2026

The examination authority provides a short correction window in case of mistakes. The correction window opens after 17th October 2026, and the last date for the correction is 24th October 2026. If you want to make any changes in the name category, you have to do it before the deadline.

What you can edit:

  • Minor errors in personal details (except name, DOB, email, and mobile).
  • Category details.
  • Uploaded photo and signature.

What you cannot edit:

Core registration details such as your name, father’s name, date of birth, and registered contact information.

Don’t rely on the correction window. Fill the form carefully the first time to avoid unnecessary hassle.

Common Mistakes to Avoid During UP APO Registration Process

Many aspirants make avoidable errors while filling out the UP APO application form. Here’s a quick checklist:

  • Forgetting to complete OTR registration before starting the form.

  • Uploading a blurred or incorrect photograph/signature.
  • Entering the wrong category or domicile details without valid certificates.
  • Waiting till the last day for fee submission (risk of transaction failure).
  • Forgetting to download and save the confirmation page. 

Avoid the above-mentioned mistake. Take a good look at the information you provided on the application to reduce risk at the end stage of selection and document verification.

Conclusion

Filling out the UP APO application form is not difficult if you go step by step. The key is to start early, complete your UP APO registration without errors, and double-check all details before submitting. The correction window is there for emergencies, but accuracy in the first attempt is always safer.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Pragati Pragi

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A Gold Medalist with a B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) from DSNLU, Visakhapatnam. With two years of experience in research-oriented content writing, I write here to contribute effectively to the legal profession.... more