In the year 1963 Government of Andhra Pradesh brought out regulations called "Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission Regulations" vide G.O.Ms.o.489, G.A.D, Dated:23/04/1963. These regulations were based on the Madras Public Service Commissions Regulations 1950, adhoc regulations issued for the year 1954,1956 & 1957 by the Andhra Government and the Hyderabad Public Service Commission Regulations 1952. Regulations specify the composition of the Commission, conditions of service of Chairman, Members and other staff. They also specify scales of pay, matters in respect of which Commission shall be consulted and matters in respect of which Commission shall not be consulted. It also indicates services under the purview of the Commission to make appointments through direct recruitments. The A.P. Public Service Commission has made rules of procedures to regulate its procedure in relating to performance of its functions. The rules prescribe procedure to be followed with regard to recruitment by transfer/promotions, disciplinary cases etc.,