The Countdown Begins: Official Exam Date is Out
If you applied for the CBI Assistant Public Prosecutor (APO/APP) recruitment earlier this year, the wait is finally over. The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has officially released the schedule for the Recruitment Test.
This is a crucial alert for all law graduates aspiring to work with India’s premier investigative agency. The exam date has been set for early 2026, giving you a clear target to aim for in your final preparation phase.
📅 Key Exam Schedule
Mark these dates in your calendar immediately. The UPSC is known for its punctuality, so plan your revision schedule backward from this date.
| Event | Date / Detail |
|---|---|
| Exam Date | January 11, 2026 (Sunday) |
| Exam Timing | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM (Forenoon Session) |
| Duration | 2 Hours |
| Admit Card Release | Expected ~1 week before the exam |
| Exam Mode | Offline (Pen and Paper Based) |
Snapshot: Vacancy & Role Details
Just to refresh your memory on what you are fighting for, here is the breakdown of the recruitment drive initiated in August 2025:
- Organization: Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI)
- Conducting Body: UPSC
- Total Vacancies: 44
- Assistant Public Prosecutor (APP/APO): 19 Posts
- Public Prosecutor (PP): 25 Posts
- Selection Process: Recruitment Test (RT) + Interview
📝 Exam Pattern & Syllabus Recap
With less than two months left, your focus should shift from “learning new things” to “mastering the syllabus.” Here is the official pattern you will face on January 11th:
- Total Marks: 300
- Questions: 120 Objective Type Questions (MCQs)
- Negative Marking: Yes (1/3rd marks deducted for wrong answers)
- Language: English only
Core Syllabus Areas to Revise:
Constitutional Law: Fundamental Rights, DPSP, Union Judiciary.
Criminal Law: Major focus on IPC (Indian Penal Code) and CrPC (Code of Criminal Procedure) — Note: Ensure you are updated on the applicability of new criminal laws (BNS, BNSS) if specified in the specific admit card instructions, though traditional preparation usually focuses on the laws cited in the notification.
Indian Evidence Act
Special Laws:
Prevention of Corruption Act
CVC Act & PMLA (Prevention of Money Laundering Act)
Delhi Special Police Establishment Act
Information Technology Act (IT Act)
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