UPSC Lecturer & APP Recruitment 2025 Exam Pattern & Syllabus Out Now

Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has issued the official notification Advt. No. 12/2025 for the recruitment of 84 prestigious positions, including Lecturer and Assistant Public Prosecutor roles. Eligible candidates can apply online via the UPSC portal.

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UPSC Lecturer & APP Recruitment 2025 Exam Pattern & Syllabus

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Selection Process

For Lecturer (English / Mathematics)

Shortlisting of Applications (based on qualification & experience)
Interview (Personal Test)
Final Merit List – Based on performance in Interview

For Assistant Public Prosecutor (APP) / Public Prosecutor (PP)

Shortlisting of Candidates (based on eligibility & experience)
Written Test (if conducted by UPSC) – Objective/Descriptive type
Interview / Viva-Voce
Final Merit List – Based on Written Test + Interview (weightage approx. 75:25 if RT held, else only interview)

📘 Exam Pattern

Lecturer

Mode: Interview based (may include demo lecture / subject test if required)
Weightage: 100 marks for Interview

Assistant Public Prosecutor (APP)

Written Test (if held):
- Objective/Descriptive Questions
- Questions from Criminal Law, IPC, CrPC, Evidence Act
- Duration: 2-3 Hours
- Marks: 100
Interview: 100 Marks

📘 Detailed Syllabus

Lecturer (English)

British Literature (Chaucer to Modern Age)
American Literature
Indian Writing in English
Literary Criticism & Theory
Grammar & Linguistics
Pedagogy, Curriculum Development, Education Psychology

Lecturer (Mathematics)

Algebra, Calculus, Geometry, Differential Equations
Probability & Statistics
Linear Programming
Mathematical Reasoning & Aptitude
Pedagogical Approaches, Technology in Education

Assistant Public Prosecutor (APP/PP)

Criminal Law – IPC, CrPC, Evidence Act
Case Laws & Precedents – Important Supreme Court & High Court Judgments
Legal Drafting – Complaints, Chargesheets, Petitions
Professional Ethics & Conduct
General Awareness – Constitutional Provisions, Indian Judiciary, Law-related current affairs

⚡ 7-Day Preparation Tips

Day 1: Revise core subject basics (English Lit/Maths for Lecturer OR IPC & CrPC for APP)
Day 2: Solve previous years’ questions / mock interview questions
Day 3: Practice answer writing (for APP written test)
Day 4: Revise Evidence Act + Teaching methodology notes
Day 5: Attempt one full mock test / demo lecture prep
Day 6: Focus on Current Affairs + Legal updates
Day 7: Quick revision of important topics, mock interview practice

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1. What is the selection process for UPSC Lecturer?
👉 Shortlisting + Interview (and demo lecture if required).

Q2. Is there a written test for UPSC APP/PP 2025?
👉 Written Test may be conducted; otherwise, selection will be through Interview only.

Q3. What are the main subjects for APP syllabus?
👉 IPC, CrPC, Evidence Act, Case Laws, Legal Drafting, Ethics.

Q4. What is the marking scheme in APP Exam?
👉 If written test is conducted: 100 Marks (Written) + 100 Marks (Interview).

Q5. Is negative marking applicable?
👉 Only if objective type written exam is held (details in admit card).

Q6. What are the important areas for Lecturer exam?
👉 Subject specialization (English/Maths) + Pedagogy + Teaching Skills.

Q7. How should I prepare in the last week?
👉 Revise important topics, attempt one mock test, and prepare for Interview with confidence.

Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has issued the official notification Advt. No. 12/2025 for the recruitment of 84 prestigious positions, including Lecturer and Assistant Public Prosecutor roles. Eligible candidates can apply online via the UPSC portal.