OPSC APP Syllabus 2026: Prelims & Mains Syllabus, Exam Pattern, Marks and Subjects

The Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) has released the OPSC APP Syllabus 2026 for the Assistant Public Prosecutor post under the Odisha State Prosecution Service, Home Department. Candidates preparing for the examination should understand the syllabus and exam pattern before starting their preparation.

The selection process consists of a Preliminary Examination, Main Written Examination, and Personality Test. The Preliminary Examination is a screening test, while the Main Written Examination and Personality Test are considered for the final merit list.

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OPSC APP Syllabus 2026 Highlights

Candidates can check the key syllabus and examination details below:

OPSC APP Exam Pattern 2026

The OPSC APP examination is conducted in three stages: Preliminary Examination, Main Written Examination, and Personality Test.

The Preliminary Examination carries 100 marks and is used only for screening candidates. Its marks are not added to the final merit list. The Main Written Examination consists of four papers carrying 150 marks each. The Personality Test carries 50 marks.

Candidates who qualify in the Preliminary Examination can appear for the Main Written Examination. Candidates securing the required qualifying marks in the Main Examination are shortlisted for the Personality Test.

OPSC APP Preliminary Exam Syllabus 2026

The Preliminary Examination consists of one objective-type paper carrying 100 marks. The duration of the examination is 2 hours.

There is negative marking in the Preliminary Examination. For every incorrect answer, 25% of the marks assigned to that question will be deducted.

The standard of the Preliminary Examination is based on the LLB course under university examination.

Subjects in OPSC APP Preliminary Exam

The Preliminary Examination covers three major areas of criminal law:

Candidates should prepare the laws mentioned in the official syllabus and understand their important provisions and applications.

OPSC APP Main Exam Syllabus 2026

The Main Written Examination consists of four papers. Each paper carries 150 marks, making the total 600 marks.

All four papers are subjective and descriptive answer-type papers. The General English paper is of degree-level standard, while the remaining three papers follow the LLB course standard under university examinations.

Paper I: General English

Marks: 150
Duration: 2½ Hours

The General English paper tests candidates on translation and written English skills. The syllabus includes:

• Translation from English to Odia

• Translation from Odia to English

• Essay

• Precis writing

• Comprehension

Candidates have to answer the paper in English, except for the prescribed translation sections.

Paper II: Criminal Major Laws

Marks: 150
Duration: 3 Hours

The Criminal Major Laws paper covers the major criminal laws prescribed for the examination. The syllabus includes:

• The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973

• Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023

• The Indian Evidence Act, 1872

• Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023

• Indian Penal Code, 1860

• Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023

Candidates should cover the provisions and legal concepts included under these laws.

Paper III: Criminal Minor Laws

Marks: 150
Duration: 3 Hours

The Criminal Minor Laws paper includes several special and criminal laws. The syllabus covers:

• The Arms Act, 1959 and Rules framed under it

• The Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961

• The Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940

• The Odisha Excise Act, 2008 and Rules framed under it

• The Explosives Act, 1884

• The Explosive Substances Act, 1908

• The Odisha Electricity Supply Line Material (Unlawful Possession) Act, 1989

• The Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006

• The Odisha Forest Act, 1972

• The Orissa Timber and Other Forest Produce Transit Rules, 1980

• The Information Technology (Amendment) Act, 2008

• The Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act, 1956

• The Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015 and Rules framed under it

• The Motor Vehicles Act, 1988

• The Odisha Minor Minerals (Prevention of Theft, Smuggling and Other Unlawful Activities) Act, 1989

• The Probation of Offenders Act, 1958

• The Odisha Prevention of Cow Slaughter Act, 1960

• The Wild Life Protection Act, 1972

Paper IV: Miscellaneous Laws

Marks: 150
Duration: 3 Hours

The fourth paper includes legal topics related to drafting, civil laws, and statutory interpretation.

The syllabus includes:

• Drafting of Petitions, Pleadings and Arguments

• Law of Torts

• The Indian Contract Act, 1872

• The Transfer of Property Act, 1882

• The Indian Limitation Act, 1963

• The Interpretation of Statutes

Candidates should cover both the theoretical concepts and the application of the laws prescribed in the syllabus.

OPSC APP Personality Test 2026

The Personality Test is the final stage of the OPSC APP selection process. It carries 50 marks and is included in the final merit calculation.

• Candidates who qualify in the Main Written Examination are considered for the Personality Test.

• Candidates securing the required qualifying marks in the Main Examination are shortlisted in a 1:2 ratio, subject to a minimum of five candidates with reference to the number of vacancies in each category.

• The Personality Test carries 50 marks.

• The final merit list is prepared based on marks obtained in the Main Written Examination and Personality Test.

OPSC APP Syllabus 2026: Language and Standard

Candidates should note the language and standard prescribed for the different papers.

The Main Examination papers are to be answered in English, except for the translation portion of the General English paper, where candidates have to translate between English and Odia.

Related Resources

• OPSC APP Eligibility Criteria 

• OPSC APP Salary 

• OPSC APP Vacancy 

• OPSC APP Mock Tests

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