For students preparing for the Rajasthan APO exam, preparing the full syllabus of major laws, minor laws, Hindi, English, and local laws can be challenging. Understanding the Rajasthan APO 2026 subject-wise weightage can help candidates identify which areas are likely to carry greater importance in the exam.
Since the commission does not explicitly provide subject-wise weightage, knowing the expected distribution of questions is as important. It can help candidates to create an effective preparation strategy and focus on higher-priority subjects.
The Rajasthan APO exam is conducted in two main stages:
Prelims Exam: This is an objective-type examination consisting of multiple-choice questions (MCQs).
Mains Examination: This stage involves subjective answer writing, testing in-depth knowledge and analytical skills.
The prelims exam follows a clear 70:30 ratio for subject weightage:
70% (70 Marks): Dedicated to law subjects.
30% (30 Marks): Allocated to language subjects, specifically Hindi and English. These sections cover basic school-level grammar, vocabulary, and sentence correction.
The syllabus for the Rajasthan APO exam remains consistent for both the prelims and mains stages, covering a comprehensive range of legal and general topics.
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Category |
Acts / Laws Covered |
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Old and New Criminal Laws |
Indian Penal Code (IPC) and Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) |
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Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) and Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) |
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Indian Evidence Act and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA) |
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Minor Laws |
SC/ST Act |
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POCSO Act |
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Juvenile Justice Act, 2012 |
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Probation of Offenders Act |
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Arms Act |
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Rajasthan Local Laws |
Rajasthan Excise Act |
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Rajasthan Public Examination Act, 1992 |
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Rajasthan Public Examination (Measures for Prevention of Unfair Means in Recruitment) Act, 2022 |
Candidates must pay special attention to the prelims exam pattern, as improper practice can lead to significant difficulties during the actual examination.
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Exam Feature |
Details |
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Five Options per Question |
Rajasthan APO Prelims questions provide five options instead of the usual four. |
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When the Answer Is Known |
Mark the correct option from 1, 2, 3, or 4. |
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When the Answer Is Unknown |
Mark the fifth option if you do not know the answer or do not wish to attempt the question. |
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Negative Marking |
A question left completely unattempted (without marking any option, including the fifth option) attracts a 1/3 negative mark. |
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Key Principle |
Candidates should ensure that no question is left completely unattempted to avoid negative marking. |
Understanding the detailed subject-wise weightage for the Rajasthan APO Prelims exam is crucial for developing an effective strategy and focus. This breakdown indicates the approximate number of questions expected from each subject:
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Subject / Law |
Expected Questions (Approx.) |
Weightage (%) |
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Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) & CrPC |
15 |
15% |
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Hindi Language |
15 |
15% |
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English Language |
15 |
15% |
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Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) & IPC |
13–15 |
13–15% |
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Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA) & Indian Evidence Act |
Up to 10 |
Up to 10% |
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POCSO Act |
6 |
6% |
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Arms Act |
5 |
5% |
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Rajasthan Excise Act |
5 |
5% |
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Juvenile Justice Act |
4 |
4% |
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Probation of Offenders Act |
3 |
3% |
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SC/ST Act |
3 |
3% |
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Rajasthan Public Examination Act, 1992 |
2 |
2% |
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Rajasthan Public Examination Act, 2022 |
2 |
2% |
Note: The above distribution is based on the exam analysis and weightage pattern discussed in the video. Actual question distribution may vary in the official examination.
