Rajasthan APO Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2026: Download PDF Here

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Eligibility

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Important Dates

• Updated: 28-05-2026

Notes:

• Some date references in the content pertain to related job notices and not to the Rajasthan APO syllabus itself. The post does not provide explicit application dates for the APO exam. For precise dates, consult the official RPSC notification.

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Syllabus and Exam Pattern Details

Paper I: Law (300 marks)

• 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
• 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

Paper II: Language (100 marks)

• General Hindi (50 marks): Hindi Grammar, Vocabulary, Sentence Correction, Comprehension, Precis Writing, Official Letter Writing
• General English (50 marks): English Grammar and Usage, Comprehension, Precis Writing, Letter Writing, Vocabulary

Important Points

• Minimum qualifying marks: 40% in each paper (35% for SC/ST)
• Prelims marks will not be counted for final merit
• Law paper tests practical knowledge of criminal law and charge framing

Preparation Tips

• Understand the complete syllabus and exam pattern
• Create a realistic study timetable
• Refer to reliable study materials and books
• Practice previous year questions and mock tests
• Focus on the new criminal laws (BNS, BNSS, BSA)
• Manage time effectively
• Make concise notes for quick revision
• Stay updated with official notifications

Books and Resources

• Law: Bare Acts + RPSC APO Guide (Universal / Arihant)
• Criminal Law: Ratanlal & Dhirajlal IPC, CrPC (Standard Publications)
• New Criminal Laws: BNS, BNSS, BSA Bare Acts (Professional Book Publishers)
• General Hindi & English: Objective General Hindi & English (Arihant / SP Bakshi)