UPPSC APO Answer Key 2026 Released: Check Your Prelims Scores Now

The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) has officially released the answer key for the Assistant Prosecution Officer (APO) Prelims examination. Candidates who appeared for the exam held on March 22, 2026, can now evaluate their performance and estimate their prospects for the next stage of the recruitment process.

Overview of UPPSC APO Recruitment 2026

With 182 vacancies available under advertisement number A-8/E-1/2025, this recruitment drive is a significant opportunity for law graduates. The selection process comprises three distinct stages: Prelims, Mains, and Interview.

Category	Details
Organisation	Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC)
Exam Name	UP APO Exam 2026
Post Name	Assistant Prosecution Officer (APO)
Advt. No.	A-8/E-1/2025
vacancy	182
Answer key Date	25th March 2026
Raise Objection Dates	25th to 30th March 2026
Exam Date	22nd March 2026
Selection Process	Prelims, Mains, Interview
Official Website	https://uppsc.up.nic.in

How to Download UPPSC Assistant Prosecution Officer Answer Key 2026

The answer key is available in the public domain and does not require a login. Follow these steps to download your copy:

1. Visit the official UPPSC website at https://uppsc.up.nic.in.
2. Navigate to the 'Recruitment Dashboard'.
3. Click on the link labeled 'Assistant Prosecution Officer Prelims Answer Key'.
4. View the PDF in the new window and download it for your records.

Essential Downloads

• Download Official UPPSC APO Answer Key 2026 PDF
• Download UP APO Prelims Question Paper 2026 (English)
• Download UP APO Prelims Question Paper 2026 (Hindi)

Understanding Your Score

Candidates should use the official marking scheme to calculate their scores. For every correct answer, you receive +1 mark, while every incorrect answer incurs a penalty of -0.33 marks.

Submitting Objections

If you identify discrepancies in the provisional answer key, you must submit formal objections to the Controller of Examinations. All submissions must follow these strict guidelines:

Objection Submission Requirements

• Must be submitted in a single sealed envelope
• Must categorize objections separately for General Knowledge (Q1-50) and Law (Q51-150)
• Must include supporting documentation
• Must include the required processing fee
• Must reach the Commission by 5:00 PM on March 30, 2026

Objections must be sent via post or delivered in-person to the Controller of Examinations, Top Secret-5 Section, at the UPPSC headquarters in Prayagraj.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Can I raise objections against UPPSC APO Answer Key 2026?

Yes, candidates are permitted to raise challenges against the provisional answer key provided they do so within the officially specified timeframe, which ends on March 30, 2026.

Do I need login details to download the answer key?

No, the UPPSC APO answer key is released in the public domain as a PDF file and does not require any candidate login to access.