APPSC Endowments 2026 — Official Computer Proficiency Test: 100 Marks, 60 Minutes

Notification 29/2026, supplied annexure pp. 6–10 | Practical type | Maximum 100 marks | 60 minutes | Actual test date not announced.

The brief includes the office automation practical syllabus prescribed with reference to G.O.Ms.No.26, General Administration (Services-B), 24 February 2023. The table lists a 100-mark test of computer and associated software proficiency, with qualifying minima by category. Those marks are qualifying standards for the CPT and must not be confused with the 450-mark written CBRT, its separate paper allocation, or the number of vacancies.

Exam scheme and category-wise qualifying minima

These numbers should not be extrapolated into reservation seat quotas, or written-exam pass marks. A final detailed notification may clarify how and when shortlisted candidates undertake the test; no specific stage date is present here.

Part A: Computer and internet foundations

The official syllabus covers (1) classification of computer components and peripherals; keyboards, scanner, microphone, biometrics, storage, RAM, ROM, CPU, control and arithmetic logic units; (2) system, application, embedded, proprietary and open-source software; (3) functions and types of operating systems; (4) Windows graphical interfaces, file and folder management, printers and other peripherals; (5) basic Linux/Mac OS functions, directory and user-permission concepts; (6) internet hardware, browsers, protocols, IP addresses, uploading and downloading; (7) sending/receiving email and mailing lists; and (8) World Wide Web navigation and search. The text describes some Linux, Mac, internet and email elements as basic concepts.

Part B: Office applications and measurable tasks

The second part covers an office suite such as Microsoft Office or the named open-source equivalents. It includes common application operations and file management, editing/copy/paste/search-and-replace, then more extensive word processing, spreadsheet and presentation skills.

The brief gives the following percentage assessment components. Because the test maximum is 100, these percentages numerically correspond to marks. The 25-mark typing component may, under existing norms, be required separately for qualification; the notice does not state a specific words-per-minute threshold.

📊 CPT published component weightage

The five components total 100 marks. In practical preparation, practise a complete timed office task—make a formatted document, insert a table/object, produce spreadsheet formulas and an appropriate chart, and build a short presentation. Treat the stated practical assignment examples as exam-syllabus requirements, not as tasks already assigned to every Endowments Service officer.

Practical readiness checklist

Prepare keyboard input accuracy and common shortcuts, distinguish Save from Save As, produce a readable document with consistent headings/tables, and practise formulas, sorting, cell formatting and chart selection on a real dataset. For slides, make consistent layouts and test transitions without sacrificing readability. Ensure familiarity with at least one compatible office suite; the source does not mandate an exclusive commercial software licence.

Not announced in the supplied brief: the CPT date, centre, slot, admit card, final exact practical tasks or further tie-breaking rules. Follow APPSC's own recruitment notices for these details.