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Assistant Public Prosecutors (APP) Recruitment by
Telangana State Level Police Recruitment Board
1.Eligibility for Telangana State Assistant Public Prosecutor
Minimum Educational Qualification
Bachelor’s degree in any subject along with a Bachelor’s degree in Law
(LLB/BL) from:
o Any University established under a Central, Provincial, or State Act in
India.
o Any Institution recognized by the UGC.
o Equivalent qualifications.
Candidates who have completed a five-year integrated Law course after
Intermediate are also eligible.
Experience
Must have practiced as an Advocate for at least three (3) years with active
practice in Criminal Courts within the State as of the notification date.
Medical Standards
Must possess sound health and be free from bodily defects or infirmities
rendering them unfit for service.
Ineligibility:
o Candidates with impaired speech, hearing, or sight.
o Candidates suffering from stammering or stuttering.
Age Limit
Maximum Age: 34 years as of 1st July 2021.
o Born not earlier than 2nd July 1987.
Salary Details
Pay Scale: Rs. 54,220 – 1,33,630 (as per RPS 2020).
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Application Fees
SC/ST Candidates (Telangana State): Rs. 750/-
All Other Candidates: Rs. 1,500/-
How to Apply?
1. Click on the TS Police Online Application Form link provided.
2. Fill in all the necessary details in the application form.
3. Upload a copy of your recent photograph (if required).
4. Attach scanned copies of necessary documents.
5. Submit the application form to complete the process.
Selection Process
1. Written Examination:
o Two Papers (each of 3 hours’ duration):
Paper 1: 100 Marks (200 multiple-choice questions).
Paper 2: 100 Marks (Descriptive type questions).
o Language: Both papers will be in English only.
2. Final Merit:
o Final selection based on aggregate score from Papers I and II (200
marks).
o Special Representation:
First 5% of posts: Combined merit list of all candidates.
Remaining 95% of posts: Reserved for local candidates only.
SYLLABUS
1) The Constitution of India, 1949
2) The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
3) The Indian Penal Code, 1860
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4) The Indian Evidence Act, 1872
5) Criminal Rules of Practice and Circular Orders, 1990
6) Minor Acts
A) Central Acts
i) The Arms Act, 1959
ii) The Explosives Act, 1884
iii) The Explosive Substances Act, 1908
iv) The Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961
v) The Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, 2006
vi) The Schedule Castes and Scheduled Tribes (POA) Act, 1989
vii) The Protection of Civil Rights Act, 1955
viii) The Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988
ix) The Indecent Representation of Women (Prohibition) Act, 1986
x) The Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005
xi) The Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act, 1956 xii) The Juvenile Justice (Care
& Protection of Children) Act, 2015
xiii) The Child and Adolescent Labour (Prohibition & Regulation) Act), 1986
xiv) The Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881
xv) The Information Technology Act, 2000
xvi) The Right to Information Act, 2005
xvii) The Unlawful Activities Prevention Act, 1967
xviii) The Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010
xix) The Delhi Special Police Establishment Act, 1946
xx) The Cable Television Network Act, 1994
xxi) The Copyright Act, 1957
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xxii) The Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940
xxiii) The National Security Act, 1980
xxiv) The Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985
xxv) The Prize, Chits and Money Circulation Schemes (banning) Act, 1978
xxvi) The Transplantation of Human Organs Act, 1994
xxvii) The Police Act, 1861
xxviii) The Limitation Act, 1963
xxix) The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012
xxx) The Passport Act, 1967
xxxi) The Criminal Law Amendment Acts (applicable)
xxxii) The Motor Vehicles Act, 1988
xxxiii) The Epidemics Act, 1897
xxxiv) The Disaster Management Act, 2005
xxxv) The National Investigation Agency Act, 2008
xxxvi) The Seeds Act, 1966
xxxvii) The Mines & Minerals Development & Regulation Act, 1957
xxxviii) The Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products, (Prohibition of
Advertisements & Regulation of Trade & Commerce, Production, Supply and
Distribution) Act 2003
B) State Acts
i) The Telangana State Excise Act, 1968 and Rules
ii) The Telangana State Gaming Act, 1974
iii) The Telangana State Gaming Rules, 1976
iv) The Telangana State Chit Funds Act, 1971
v) The Telangana State Forest Act, 1967
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vi) The Telangana State Towns Nuisances Act, 1889
vii) The Telangana State Pawn Brokers Act, 2002
viii) The Telangana District Police Act, 1329-F (Act No.X of 1329-F)
ix) The Hyderabad City Police Act, 1348-F
x) The Telangana State Protection of Depositors of Financial Establishments
Act, 1999
xi) The Telangana State Preventive Detention Act 1970
xii) The Telangana State Prevention of Dangerous Activities of Boot-leggers,
Dacoits, Drug-Offenders, Goondas, Immoral Traffic Offenders & Land-
Grabbers, Spurious Seed Offenders, Insecticide Offenders, Fertilizer Offenders,
Food Adulteration Offenders, Fake Document Offenders, Scheduled
Commodities Offenders, Forest Offenders, Gaming Offenders, Sexual
offenders, Explosive Substances Offenders, Arms Offenders, Cyber Crime
Offenders & White Collar or Financial Offenders Act, 1986.
xiii) The Telangana State Probation of Offenders Act, 1936
xiv) The Telangana State Public Security Act, 1992
xv) The Telangana Public Safety Measures & Enforcement Act, 2013.
Paper II emphasizes practical legal skills, particularly in drafting legal documents
and pleadings. Candidates are expected to demonstrate proficiency in:
Pleading: Crafting formal statements of a party's claims or defenses.
Drafting: Preparing legal documents such as contracts, affidavits, and notices.
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