The following scheme of recruitment is as per APPSC Group-II Notification No – 25/2018 Dated, 31-12-2018. The syllabus is the same for both the Screening Test and Mains Examination. It also has a practical examination for those who are qualified in Mains.
| Section | Subject | Marks |
| Section-A | General Studies & Mental Ability | 50 |
| Section-B | Social History of Andhra Pradesh Indian Constitution | 50 |
| Section-C | Planning and Economy | 50 |
| TOTAL | TOTAL | 150 |
Negative Marks: Each wrong answer will be penalized with 1/3rd of the marks prescribed for the question.
| Paper | Subject | Marks |
| Paper-I | General Studies & Mental Ability | 150 |
| Paper-II | Social History of Andhra Pradesh Indian Constitution | 150 |
| Paper-III | Planning and Economy | 150 |
| TOTAL | TOTAL | 450 |
Negative Marks: Each wrong answer will be penalized with 1/3rd of the marks prescribed for the question. Computer Proficiency Test (Qualifying Test) for eligible candidates in the ratio of 1:2 with reference to total number of vacancies will be notified.
| TEST | Duration (Minutes) | Maximum Marks | Minimum qualifying marks |
| Proficiency in Office Automation with usage of computers and Associated Software | 30 | 50 | SC/ST/PH – 15BC – 17.5OC – 20 |