UP APO Books for Prelims & Mains: A Complete Guide for Your Exam

Overview: The UP APO 2025 notification has been released by UPPSC on its official website. The application window is open from 16.09.25 to 16.10.25. If you are planning to sit for the exam, this article will help you understand the pattern and the best UP APO books for self-study. 

Are you aspiring to become an Assistant Prosecution Officer in Uttar Pradesh? 

Then the wait is over, and it's time to start your preparations. UPPSC has released a total of 182 vacancies for the UP APO examination 2025 to be conducted in three phases. 

The application window was active from 16 September 2025 to 16th October 2025 for submitting applications. The expected date for the preliminary examinations is tentatively November or December 2025. So, not much time is left now —then what are you waiting for? Apply now, and start your preparation.

Do you want to ace the exam with self-study and want to know the best UP APO books for prelims and mains? This article by Judiciary Gold will answer all your doubts.

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What is the UP APO Exam 2025 Structure and Pattern? 

The UP APO examination Pattern has three main stages: Prelims, Mains, and Interview. While choosing a book, you need to be aware of your requirements to achieve the desired result. Below is the breakdown of the Prelims and Mains exam for you: 

Prelims Examination 

The Prelims exam covers: 

1. General Knowledge (GK) & Current Affairs. 
2. New Criminal Laws. 
3. UP Police Regulation Act. 
4. Indian Constitution. 

Mains Examination 

The Mains examination involves subjective answer writing in different papers: 

1. General Knowledge. 
2. General Hindi. 
3. Essay Writing 
4. Law of Evidence (now Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam). 
5. Criminal Law and Procedure (now Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita). 

Why are Bare Acts essential before taking other UP APO books? 

The most important aspect of the civil judge exams is the Bare Acts. They should be read daily, like a newspaper, first, and then other UP APO books for conceptual clarity. Reading Bare Acts comprehensively for the UP APO exam can definitely give you an edge over other aspirants. 

What is the recommended Bare Act Edition? 

• Diglot Bare Acts by Taxmann 
• Diglot Bare Acts by Universal 

These Diglot Bare Acts come in both English and Hindi text with commentary and notes, which are very helpful for the UP APO EXAMS 2025. 

When to use other UP APO books for the Bare Act? 

• When the Bare Act provisions are difficult to understand. 
• You need help with structuring your answer writing. 
• You need clarity on a specific complex concept. 

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What are some comprehensive UP APO books for Prelims? 

Based on ease of language and recommendations by successful aspirants, we have compiled subject-wise UP APO exam books for your preparation: 

Law Subjects (New Criminal Laws) 

Subject	Purpose	Recommended Books/Authors
New Criminal Laws (MCQs)	Prelims Practice	UP APO books in English: Singhal Publication or Pariksha Manthan. UP APO books in Hindi: Vidhi Darpan.
Minor Acts (15-16 acts)	Prelims/Mains	Use the Bare Acts only for covering these subjects.
Indian Constitution	Prelims/Mains	Narendra Kumar or J.N. Pandey's Constitution is the best book for UP APO.

General Knowledge (GK) & Current Affairs 

The GK section holds good weightage in both Prelims and Mains, so you can’t take this section lightly. 

Subject	Purpose	Recommended Books/Resources
Static GK/GS	Prelims/Mains	Ghatna Chakra Pointer/Point (highly recommended for Prelims; read 2–3 times for repetitive questions). Lucent or Arihant for detailed GK, often used for Mains preparation.
Detailed GK (Objective)	Objective Solving	Advanced Objective General Knowledge by R.S. Aggrawal. General Knowledge Book for Competitive exams by Manohar Panday (covers History, Geography, Polity, Economy, etc.).
Current Affairs	Prelims/Mains	Purchase a Yearly Compilation Book for 2024/2025, covering approximately 9–10 months of events (e.g., December 2024 to September 2025).
Current Affairs Books	Specific Texts	English Medium: Manorama (detailed, used by UPSC students) or Arihant. Ghatna Chakra (Hindi/English). Hindi Medium: Pariksha Manthan (two volumes).
Daily Current Affairs	Ongoing Prep	Read a newspaper daily. Hindi Medium: Jansatta, Dainik Bhaskar, or Dainik Jagran. English Medium: The Hindu or Indian Express.
Legal Updates	Law & GK	Read Supreme Court and Allahabad High Court guidelines and landmark rulings related to the New Criminal Laws since their implementation through websites like Livelaw or BarandBench.

Books for UP APO Mains Exam

Criminal Laws 

Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) (Replacing IPC)	UP APO Mains book	K.D. Gaur, S. N. Misra, or Professor S.A. Sinha.
Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) (Replacing CrPC)	UP APO Mains book	Ratanlal Dhirajlal or J.K. Verma.
Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA) (Replacing Evidence Act)	UP APO Mains book	C.K. Takwani or Anjana Prakash/Anju Prakash. Ratanlal and Dhirajlal are a good choice for the Law of Evidence.

General Hindi (Mains) 

The Hindi paper requires dedicated preparation, particularly for grammar and composition. 

Subject	Recommended Books/Resources
General Hindi	Arihant is a frequently suggested UP APO exam book in Hindi by educators. Other options include Lucent
Hindi Grammar	For covering grammar up to the 10th standard, Vasudev Prasad Singh is recommended.

UP Police Act and Regulations 

This is a specific component of the UP APO exam that covers the Police Acts of 1861, 1888, and 1949. 

• Uttar Pradesh Police Regulations & the Police Act, 1861 by Tripathi Shatrughan. 
• U.P. Police Regulation by Arun Kumar Pathak (Singles Publication). 
• U.P. Police ACT 1861 & Regulations: A Complete Textbook by Agrawal ExamCart. 

Remember that, first, you must cover the major laws, which cover most of the syllabus, and then focus on these Acts. 

What are the additional essential resources for cracking UP APO on the first attempt? 

• Previous Year Question Papers (PYQs): Keep analysing the exam pattern and identifying frequently asked topics from PYQs. 
• Legal Maxims: Do not forget to read legal maxims. 
• Mock Tests: Keep solving mock tests to identify your strong and weak areas. 

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Final Thoughts 

So, if you want to crack UP APO exams 2025, start reading your Bare Acts along with other UP APO books thoroughly.

By extensively covering both the UP APO Prelims and Mains Syllabus, you’ll be well-prepared to clear every stage of the selection process.