The written examination in Longnan institutions adopts closed-book examination. The written test subjects are "Occupational aptitude test" and "Comprehensive application ability". Full marks in all subjects 150.

Different types of recruitment positions use different written test questions. The test questions are divided into comprehensive management (Class A), social science major (Class B), natural science major (Class C), primary and secondary school teachers (Class D), medical and health care (including clinical posts such as Chinese medicine, western medicine, pharmacy, nursing, medical technology and public health management) (Class E). The examination scope of Longnan institutions is based on Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security's "Outline of Public Subject Written Examination for Open Recruitment and Classification of Institutions (Trial)".