The Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) has officially issued Notification No. 36/2026 on 13 October 2026 inviting online applications from eligible candidates for direct recruitment to the post of Assistant Motor Vehicle Inspector (AMVI) in the A.P. Transport Service. A total of 50 provisional vacancies have been announced in this general recruitment drive.
Candidates holding a Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Automobile Engineering, or a recognized Diploma in Automobile Engineering, alongside a valid Motor Driving Licence with a Heavy Transport Vehicle (HTV) endorsement and driving experience, are eligible to apply. The online application portal opens on 06 November 2026 and closes on 26 November 2026 at 11:59 PM.
Appointed Assistant Motor Vehicle Inspectors will draw a handsome salary in the revised pay scale of ₹48,440 – ₹1,37,220 per month under the Revised Pay Scales (RPS 2022). The selection will be conducted through a single-level Computer Based Recruitment Test (CBRT) carrying 450 marks, followed by a qualifying Computer Proficiency Test (CPT) and physical/medical verification.
APPSC AMVI Recruitment 2026: Overview & Key Highlights
| Recruiting Authority | Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC), Vijayawada |
| Service / Department | A.P. Transport Service / Transport Department |
| Post Name | Assistant Motor Vehicle Inspector (AMVI) |
| Advertisement / Notification No. | Notification No. 36/2026 |
| Notification Date | 13 October 2026 |
| Recruitment Type | Direct Recruitment (General Recruitment) |
| Total Vacancies | 50 Posts (Provisional) |
| Job Location | Across Andhra Pradesh (Zonal Cadres) |
| Online Application Window | 06 November 2026 to 26 November 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Age Limit (as on 01/07/2026) | 21 to 36 Years |
| Pay Scale (RPS 2022) | ₹48,440 – ₹1,37,220 |
| Selection Process | Single-Level CBRT (450 Marks) + Qualifying CPT (100 Marks) + Document & Medical Verification |
| Examination Mode | Computer Based Recruitment Test (CBRT) - Online |
| Official Website | psc.ap.gov.in |
Important Dates: APPSC AMVI 2026 Schedule
| Recruitment Milestone | Confirmed Schedule |
|---|---|
| Brief Notification Release Date | 13 October 2026 |
| Detailed Notification Release Date | On or before 06 November 2026 |
| Online Application Starting Date | 06 November 2026 |
| Last Date to Submit Online Application | 26 November 2026 (up to 11:59 PM) |
| Last Date for Online Fee Payment | 26 November 2026 |
| Written Examination (CBRT) Date | To Be Announced by APPSC |
| Hall Ticket Release Date | To Be Announced (prior to examination) |
Vacancy Details (50 Provisional Posts)
The brief notification announces 50 provisional vacancies for Assistant Motor Vehicle Inspector in the A.P. Transport Service. These vacancies are subject to variation based on final confirmation from the concerned administrative department:
| Post Name | Department / Cadre | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant Motor Vehicle Inspector | A.P. Transport Service | 50 |
Notice: The detailed category-wise (OC, BC, SC, ST, EWS), zone-wise (Zone I to IV), and gender-wise breakup will be formally published in the detailed notification on the Commission's website. Horizontal reservations will be accommodated within the notified total.
Educational & Technical Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must satisfy both the academic requirements and the technical driving credentials specified in the official notification:
1. Educational Qualification (Any One Option)
2. Technical Driving Licence & Experience Requirements
- Must hold a valid Motor Driving Licence.
- Must possess practical driving experience of not less than 3 years.
- Must possess an endorsement to drive Heavy Transport Vehicles (HTV).
- Relaxation Clause: If candidates with 3 years of driving experience are not available, candidates with 2 years of driving experience may be considered and appointed.
Special Statutory Provision for Women Candidates
Women candidates must hold a valid Motor Vehicle Driving Licence. In case a woman candidate holds only a Light Motor Vehicle (LMV) Driving Licence at the time of application, she is permitted to apply. However, she must acquire the Heavy Transport Vehicle (HTV) endorsement within 2 years of joining the service as Assistant Motor Vehicle Inspector. Failure to obtain the endorsement within the stipulated two-year period will result in termination of service without assigning reasons.
Age Limit & Relaxation (as on 01 July 2026)
The age of candidates will be calculated as on 01 July 2026:
| Age Category | Prescribed Limit | Calculation Date |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum Age | 21 Years | As on 01 July 2026 |
| Maximum Age (General / OC) | 36 Years | As on 01 July 2026 |
Category-wise upper age relaxation for SC, ST, BC, EWS, Ex-Servicemen, and regular AP State Government employees will be strictly applicable as notified in the detailed notification in accordance with statutory government orders.
Physical Standards & Medical Requirements
The Assistant Motor Vehicle Inspector is an executive enforcement post in the A.P. Transport Service requiring field mobility, vehicle inspections, and physical fitness.
The brief notification explicitly states that the physical requirements, measurements, and medical fitness standards will be notified in the detailed notification published on or before 06 November 2026. Aspirants must inspect the detailed document upon release for height, chest expansion, and visual acuity criteria.
Application Fee & Payment Procedure
The application fee details will be officially stipulated in the detailed notification. Standard APPSC recruitment fee patterns typically comprise:
- Application Processing Fee: ₹250 (mandatory for all candidates).
- Examination Fee: ₹120 (subject to exemption for SC, ST, BC, and white card holders of Andhra Pradesh).
Payment must be processed online through Net Banking, Credit/Debit Card, or UPI on the APPSC payment gateway. Exact fee particulars and exemptions will be verified against the detailed notification.
Selection Process (Single-Level CBRT Examination)
The selection process for APPSC AMVI Recruitment 2026 has been outlined in the brief notification with notable features:
- Single-Level Written Examination: A direct objective Computer Based Recruitment Test (CBRT) of 450 marks. Crucially, no separate screening test will be conducted, irrespective of the number of applications received.
- Score Normalisation: If the online CBRT examination is conducted in multiple shifts/sessions, APPSC may adopt a scientific score normalisation formula.
- Computer Proficiency Test (CPT): Provisionally qualified candidates must undergo the practical qualifying Computer Proficiency Test (100 marks, 60 minutes).
- Verification of Credentials & Driving Licence: Verification of original educational certificates, driving licence, HTV endorsement, and driving experience certificates.
- Physical & Medical Fitness: Medical board assessment to confirm physical and vision standards under Transport Service Rules.
Written Examination Pattern (450 Marks)
The written examination consists of two objective papers conducted in online CBRT mode:
| Paper | Subject Coverage | Questions | Duration | Max Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper-I | General Studies & Mental Ability (Degree Standard) | 150 | 150 Minutes | 150 Marks |
| Paper-II | Automobile Engineering (Diploma Standard) | 150 | 150 Minutes | 300 Marks |
| Total Aggregate: | 300 Qs | 300 Mins | 450 Marks | |
Complete Examination Syllabus
Paper I: General Studies & Mental Ability (Degree Standard - 150 Marks)
- Major Current Events and Issues pertaining to International, National and State of Andhra Pradesh.
- General Science and its applications to day-to-day life; contemporary developments in Science & Technology and Information Technology.
- History of India, with emphasis on broad general understanding of social, economic, cultural and political aspects, focusing on Andhra Pradesh and the Indian National Movement.
- Geography of India with focus on Andhra Pradesh.
- Indian Polity and Governance: constitutional issues, public policy, reforms and e-Governance initiatives.
- Indian Economy and Planning.
- Sustainable Development and Environmental Protection.
- Disaster Management: vulnerability profile, prevention and mitigation strategies, and application of Remote Sensing and GIS in disaster assessment.
- Logical Reasoning, analytical ability and logical interpretation.
- Data Analysis: tabulation of data, visual representation of data, basic data analysis (mean, median, mode and variance) and interpretation.
Paper II: Automobile Engineering (Diploma Standard - 300 Marks)
- Basic Thermodynamics: Systems, closed/open systems, properties, cycles, thermodynamic equilibrium, Zeroth Law, First Law and Second Law of Thermodynamics, pure substances, Mollier Diagram and Rankine cycle.
- Air Standard Cycles: Otto, Diesel and Dual Combustion Cycles; mean effective pressure, diagram factor, efficiency and Stirling engine.
- Gears: Nomenclature, simple, compound and epicyclic gear trains, torque calculations.
- Shafts: Solid and hollow shafts, shear stress, angular deflection due to torque, bending moments, combined moment and torque.
- Friction: Inclined plane, screw and nut, screw jack and self-locking.
- Fuels: Fire point, flash point, calorific value, calorimeters, octane number, cetane number and stoichiometric ratio.
- Engines: Single-cylinder and multi-cylinder engines, pre-whirl chambers, combustion/ignition delay, knocking and detonation.
- Piston Components: Firing order, piston and piston rings, temperature profile of piston.
- Fuel Systems: Carburetion, carburettors, petrol injection systems, diesel fuel injection systems, common rail injection systems and fuel tanks.
- Engine Balancing: Balancing of single-cylinder engines.
- Cooling & Lubrication: Lubrication and cooling systems in modern automobiles.
- Transmission Systems: Gearbox, clash type, synchromesh and automatic transmission systems.
- Drivetrain: Propeller shaft, universal coupling, differential and half shafts.
- Clutches: Single plate, multi-plate, bearing pressure, pressure plate, axial load and fluid clutch.
- Braking Mechanisms: Mechanical, hydraulic and air brakes.
- Steering: Conditions for correct steering and Ackermann steering mechanism.
- Electrical Systems: Delco system, circuit wiring and working of electrical equipment.
- Automotive Emissions & Control: Exhaust gas analysis, pollutants, formation and environmental effects, transient operational effects, regulated/unregulated emissions, emission standards, smoke, NOx, particulate emissions, and operational variables.
- Air Conditioning: Automotive air conditioning cycles and refrigerants.
- Wheel Alignment: Camber, caster, kingpin inclination, toe-in and toe-out.
- Tyres & Regulations: Maintenance of tyres and traffic regulations.
- Materials Science: Structure of metals, imperfections, ferrous and non-ferrous materials, heat treatment of steels.
- Instrumentation: Transducers for motion, level, force and temperature; closed-loop and open-loop control systems.
Computer Proficiency Test (CPT) Scheme & Assessment
| CPT Scheme Particulars | Prescribed Standard |
|---|---|
| Test Title | Proficiency in Office Automation with Computers and Associated Software |
| Test Duration | 60 Minutes |
| Maximum Marks | 100 Marks |
| Nature of Test | Qualifying Only (Marks not counted for final ranking merit) |
| Qualifying Marks | OC: 40 Marks | BC: 35 Marks | SC/ST/PBD: 30 Marks |
CPT Assessment Pattern
| Assessment Component | Weightage | Skills Evaluated |
|---|---|---|
| Part A: MCQ Assessment | 20% (20 Marks) | Computer hardware, OS (Windows/Linux/Mac), internet architecture, email concepts. |
| Typing Speed Evaluation | 25% (25 Marks) | Speed and accuracy evaluation on computer terminal. |
| Document Formatting & Objects | 15% (15 Marks) | MS Word tasks, tables, WordArt, headers, footers, mail merge. |
| Excel Sheet Tasks | 20% (20 Marks) | Formulas, functions, sorting, cell referencing, and chart creation. |
| PowerPoint Presentation | 20% (20 Marks) | Slide preparation, animation, graphics, and transitions. |
| Total Weightage: | 100% (100 Marks) | Must qualify as per category threshold |
How to Apply Online for APPSC AMVI Recruitment 2026
One Time Profile Registration (OTPR)
Visit psc.ap.gov.in and complete OTPR if not registered previously. Upload photograph and signature in JPG format.
Login to APPSC Portal
Sign in with your registered OTPR User ID and Password at APPSC Login Application.
Select Notification No. 36/2026
Click on "Online Application Submission" and select Notification No. 36/2026 (Assistant Motor Vehicle Inspector in A.P. Transport Service).
Fill Engineering & Driving Licence Particulars
Enter educational details (Mechanical/Automobile), driving licence number, HTV endorsement particulars, driving experience duration, and examination centre preferences.
Click "Save & Submit"
Verify all details carefully. Clicking only "Save" does not complete submission; you must click "Save & Submit" to generate your Payment Reference ID.
Online Fee Payment & Form Download
Pay the applicable fee online and download the finalized application submission form for future reference.
Required Documents Checklist
For Online Application
- Recent passport-size colour photograph (<50 KB, JPG)
- Scanned signature in black ink (<30 KB, JPG)
- Active mobile number & email ID
- Aadhaar card / government photo ID
- Driving licence number & HTV endorsement details
For Verification Stage (Originals)
- Class 10th / SSC certificate (Date of Birth proof)
- B.E. / B.Tech / Diploma in Automobile/Mechanical Engineering
- Consolidated marks memos of all semesters
- Valid Driving Licence with HTV endorsement card
- Practical Driving Experience Certificate (3 years / 2 years)
- Community Certificate (SC/ST/BC/EWS) if applicable
- Study certificates (Class 4 to 10) for local status