APPSC AMVI Recruitment 2026: 50 Assistant Motor Vehicle Inspector Posts, Apply Online by 26 November
State Government Job • Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission
● Applications Open: November 6, 2026
● 50 Assistant Motor Vehicle Inspector Posts
● 50 Assistant Motor Vehicle Inspector Posts
The Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC), Vijayawada, has invited online applications for 50 Assistant Motor Vehicle Inspector (AMVI) posts in the A.P. Transport Service, under Notification No. 36/2026. The brief notification was issued on October 13, 2026, and the detailed notification on November 6, 2026. Online applications opened on November 6, 2026, and close on November 26, 2026, at 11:59 PM — only forms submitted through the official APPSC website, psc.ap.gov.in, count. The 50 vacancies are provisional and may change once the department confirms its requirement. Candidates need a degree in Mechanical or Automobile Engineering, or a diploma in Automobile Engineering, plus a motor driving licence with at least three years of driving experience and a Heavy Transport Vehicle endorsement — the licence rule, not the degree, is the part that most often ends an application. The age limit is 21 to 36 years as on July 1, 2026. The pay scale is Rs. 48,440 to Rs. 1,37,220. Selection is through a single-level online Computer Based Recruitment Test (CBRT) of 450 marks, followed by a qualifying Computer Proficiency Test. The exam date has not been announced in the detailed notification. The details in this post were checked against the CareerPower article on APPSC AMVI Recruitment 2026 and cross-checked against the notification summaries published by JobCareerUpdates and GovtJobsAlert, which agree on the notification number, the 50 vacancies, the dates, the fee, the age limit, the qualification and licence rules, the physical standards and the exam scheme, and both state that their facts were read directly from the brief and detailed notification PDFs on psc.ap.gov.in. Candidates should still read the detailed notification on the official website before applying and paying any fee.
⏳ Application Window Closes In
Applications close on November 26, 2026, at 11:59 PM. Apply early — a form sent after 11:59 PM on November 26 does not count.
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APPSC AMVI Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details
Total: 50 Assistant Motor Vehicle Inspector posts. This is a zonal post: 6 posts are open (all-zone) and 44 are reserved for local candidates of each zone, with 95% local reservation under the A.P. Presidential Order 2025 (Article 371-D). Women get 33 1/3% horizontal reservation and Meritorious Sports Persons 3%, both inside these 50 posts. There is no reservation for persons with benchmark disabilities in this post.
| Category | OC | SC-I | SC-II | SC-III | ST | BC-A | BC-B | BC-C | BC-D | BC-E | EWS | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Posts | 19 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 50 |
Vacancy note: the 50 vacancies are provisional and may change once the department confirms its requirement. BC candidates need a Non-Creamy Layer certificate and EWS candidates an income certificate for FY 2025-26, both issued on or after April 1, 2026; a BC candidate without the certificate on verification day loses reservation. SC, ST, BC and EWS candidates of other States are not entitled to reservation. BC-E reservation is subject to the outcome of pending court cases. The zone-wise category breakup is given in Annexure I of the notification PDF.
APPSC AMVI Recruitment 2026, Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Brief notifications issued (Notifications 31 to 36/2026) | October 13, 2026 |
| Detailed Notification No. 36/2026 issued | November 6, 2026 |
| Online application starts | November 6, 2026 |
| Last date to apply online and pay the fee | November 26, 2026, up to 11:59 PM |
| Application corrections (AMVI) | Up to 7 days after the last date, at Rs. 100 per correction |
| Age reckoned as on | July 1, 2026 |
| Exam date (CBRT) | To be announced |
Date note: the detailed notification announces no exam date. The exam date will be intimated later on the official APPSC website, psc.ap.gov.in — this post does not present any exam date as fixed. Corrections are allowed only for 7 days after the last date, at Rs. 100 per correction, and not for name, fee or age relaxation.
Eligibility for APPSC AMVI Recruitment 2026
Age is counted as on July 1, 2026. The qualification and the driving experience must be held as on November 6, 2026, the date of the detailed notification, which the Commission treats as the crucial date in all aspects — a degree finished after that date does not count. You must also be a citizen of India, of sound health and good character.
🎓 Education
A degree in Mechanical Engineering or Automobile Engineering from a recognised university, or a diploma in Automobile Engineering from the State Board of Technical Education and Training in Andhra Pradesh, the Technological Diploma Examination Board in Hyderabad, or an equivalent qualification. A distance-mode B.E. or B.Tech counts only if AICTE-approved. If you rely on an equivalent qualification, you must send a copy of the Government Order to the Commission within 10 days of the last date, failing which the application will be rejected.
🚗 Driving Licence and Experience
A motor driving licence with at least three years of driving experience and a Heavy Transport Vehicle endorsement. Where people with three years of experience are not available, people with two years may be appointed — that is a fallback in the notification, not a promise to any individual applicant. A woman who holds only a Light Motor Vehicle licence can still apply, but she must acquire the Heavy Transport Vehicle endorsement within two years of joining, failing which her services will be terminated without any reason being assigned.
🎂 Age Limit (as on July 1, 2026)
21 to 36 years. Relaxation in the upper age limit: 5 years for SC, ST, BC and EWS; 3 years for ex-servicemen in addition to the length of service in the armed forces; 3 years for NCC instructors in addition to the length of service in NCC; length of regular State service up to 5 years for regular A.P. State Government employees (not Corporation or Municipality staff); 3 years for retrenched temporary employees of the State Census Department with a minimum of 6 months of service. No age relaxation is listed for persons with disabilities.
📋 Physical Standards
Men: minimum height 165 cm and chest 86.3 cm; men from SC/ST and Aboriginal Tribes: 160 cm and 83.80 cm. Women: minimum height 157.5 cm and chest 82.30 cm; women from SC/ST and Aboriginal Tribes: 152.5 cm and 79.80 cm. The chest must expand by at least 5 cm in every category, measured on full inspiration. Vision is tested without glasses: each eye must have 6/6 distance vision and 0.5 near vision on Snellen’s chart, with a full field of vision. Colour blindness, squint, any morbid condition of the eyes or eyelids, knock knees, pigeon chest, flat foot, varicose veins, hammer toes, fractured limbs and decayed teeth are all listed as disqualifications.
Eligibility note: the physical standards come from G.O.Ms.No.71 dated February 19, 2009, and G.O.Ms.No.150 dated December 28, 2011. Check the height, chest and vision requirements against your own measurements before paying the fee — a failed physical standard ends the application.
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General (OC), EWS and candidates of other States | Rs. 370 (Rs. 250 processing fee + Rs. 120 examination fee) |
| SC, ST, BC, Ex-Servicemen | Rs. 250 (exempt from the Rs. 120 examination fee) |
| Families with a Household Supply White Card (Andhra Pradesh residents) | Rs. 250 (exempt from the Rs. 120 examination fee) |
| Unemployed youth (as per G.O.Ms.No.439, declaration to the Commission) | Rs. 250 (exempt from the Rs. 120 examination fee) |
Fee note: the fee is paid online only, by net banking, credit card or debit card. Indian Postal Orders and Demand Drafts are not accepted. The fee once paid is not refunded or adjusted, and an application without the fee is rejected. SC, ST, BC and White Card applicants from other States, other than ex-servicemen, get no exemption and pay the full Rs. 370.
Selection Process
There is no screening test in this recruitment, whatever the number of applications. The Commission will hold a single-level examination in online computer based mode, and if it runs in multiple sessions it will normalise the marks. Selection is on merit in the written examination, subject to qualifying the Computer Proficiency Test. The minimum qualifying marks in the written exam are 40% for OC, ex-servicemen and EWS, 35% for BC and 30% for SC and ST. Appearing in every paper is compulsory: absence in any paper disqualifies the candidature. Every wrong answer loses one third of the marks for that question. Paper I is set in English and translated into Telugu, with English as the authentic version; Paper II is in English only.
| Paper | Subject | Standard | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper I | General Studies and Mental Ability | Degree | 150 | 150 | 150 minutes |
| Paper II | Automobile Engineering | Diploma | 150 | 300 | 150 minutes |
| Total | 300 | 450 | 300 minutes |
Paper I runs through current events and general science, then Indian history and geography with a focus on Andhra Pradesh, polity and the economy beside sustainable development and disaster management, and reasoning with data analysis. Paper II is pure automobile engineering: thermodynamics and engine cycles, gears and shafts, fuels and combustion, transmission and clutches, brakes and steering, electrical systems and emissions, air conditioning and wheel alignment, and tyres with materials and instrumentation.
1. Online Application (November 6 to November 26, 2026)
Apply online only through psc.ap.gov.in. Register your One Time Profile Registration (OTPR) first to get your OTPR ID, then log in and fill the application against Notification No. 36/2026. An application sent by any other mode will not be entertained under any circumstances.
2. Computer Based Recruitment Test (date to be announced)
A single-level online examination: Paper I (150 marks) and Paper II (150 questions, 300 marks), with one-third negative marking. The exam centres are Visakhapatnam, Rajahmundry, Vijayawada and Tirupati, and you give three centre preferences. A mock test is available on the Commission website, and hall tickets are hosted there.
3. Computer Proficiency Test (qualifying only)
A practical test of 60 minutes and 100 marks, on office automation with computers and associated software. It is qualifying only. The minimum marks are 30 for SC and ST candidates and persons with benchmark disabilities, 35 for backward classes and 40 for open category candidates.
4. Answer Key and Objections
The initial answer key is published on the Commission website. Objections must be filed within three days at Rs. 100 per objection, refunded if sustained.
5. Final Selection
Selection is on merit in the written examination, subject to qualifying the Computer Proficiency Test. Wrong or false information in the application can lead to rejection and a debarment of up to five years.
Centre note: one summary of the notification lists Ananthapuramu in place of Rajahmundry among the exam centres. Check the centre list on the official APPSC website before choosing your three preferences.
How to Apply for APPSC AMVI Recruitment 2026
1
Read the detailed notification
Open the Detailed Notification No. 36/2026 on the official APPSC website, psc.ap.gov.in, and read it in full, including the licence rule, the physical standards and the zone-wise vacancy split, before filling the form.
2
Register your OTPR
If you are new to APPSC, register your One Time Profile Registration (OTPR) on psc.ap.gov.in to get your OTPR ID. OTPR alone is not an application.
3
Fill the application
Log in with your OTPR ID, click Online Application Submission, then Fill Application against Notification No. 36/2026. Fill the application-specific data (local status, White Card details), qualification details, post preferences and three exam-centre preferences.
4
Pay the fee
Pay the fee online through the payment gateway: Rs. 370 for General, EWS and other-State candidates, or Rs. 250 for SC, ST, BC, ex-servicemen, White Card families and unemployed youth under G.O.Ms.No.439. Click Save & Submit — Save alone is not enough.
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Submit before the deadline
Submit by 11:59 PM on November 26, 2026, then download the filled application and save the payment reference. Apply well before the last date to avoid the last-minute rush.
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Keep the confirmation safe
Download the filled application and keep the payment reference safe. Watch psc.ap.gov.in for the exam date, the hall ticket and the answer key. Corrections are allowed only for 7 days after the last date, at Rs. 100 per correction, and not for name, fee or age relaxation.
Important Links
Apply online (OTPR registration and application submission): psc.ap.gov.in
Official detailed notification PDF (Notification No. 36/2026, dated November 6, 2026): available on the official APPSC website, psc.ap.gov.in
Official website: psc.ap.gov.in
Link note: the detailed notification PDF is hosted on the official APPSC website. If the link above does not open the notification directly, use the Notifications section on psc.ap.gov.in and download Notification No. 36/2026 from there.
APPSC AMVI Recruitment 2026, FAQs
How many vacancies are there in APPSC AMVI Recruitment 2026?
There are 50 provisional Assistant Motor Vehicle Inspector posts in the A.P. Transport Service under Notification No. 36/2026. The number can change when the department confirms its requirement. The posts are split across six zones: Zone-I 8, Zone-II 8, Zone-III 9, Zone-IV 9, Zone-V 8 and Zone-VI 8.
What is the last date to apply for APPSC AMVI Recruitment 2026?
The last date to submit the online form and pay the fee is November 26, 2026, up to 11:59 PM. Applications opened on November 6, 2026, on the official APPSC website, psc.ap.gov.in. Corrections are allowed only for 7 days after the last date, at Rs. 100 per correction.
What qualification is needed for APPSC AMVI Recruitment 2026?
A degree in Mechanical Engineering or Automobile Engineering from a recognised university, or a diploma in Automobile Engineering from the State Board of Technical Education and Training in Andhra Pradesh, the Technological Diploma Examination Board in Hyderabad, or an equivalent qualification. The qualification must be held as on November 6, 2026, the date of the detailed notification.
Is a driving licence compulsory for APPSC AMVI Recruitment 2026?
Yes. You need a motor driving licence with at least three years of driving experience and a Heavy Transport Vehicle endorsement. Where people with three years of experience are not available, people with two years may be appointed. A woman who holds only a Light Motor Vehicle licence can still apply, but she must acquire the Heavy Transport Vehicle endorsement within two years of joining, failing which her services will be terminated.
What is the age limit for APPSC AMVI Recruitment 2026?
The age limit is 21 to 36 years as on July 1, 2026. Relaxation: 5 years for SC, ST, BC and EWS; 3 years for ex-servicemen in addition to the length of service; 3 years for NCC instructors in addition to the length of service; length of regular State service up to 5 years for regular A.P. State Government employees; and 3 years for retrenched temporary employees of the State Census Department with at least 6 months of service.
What is the application fee for APPSC AMVI Recruitment 2026?
The fee is Rs. 370 in total: Rs. 250 application processing fee plus Rs. 120 examination fee. SC, ST, BC, ex-servicemen, AP White Card families and unemployed youth under G.O.Ms.No.439 pay only the Rs. 250 processing fee. Other-State applicants pay the full Rs. 370. The fee is paid online only and is non-refundable.
What are the physical standards for APPSC AMVI Recruitment 2026?
Men need a minimum height of 165 cm and a chest of 86.3 cm with 5 cm expansion (160 cm and 83.80 cm for SC/ST and Aboriginal Tribes). Women need 157.5 cm height and 82.30 cm chest (152.5 cm and 79.80 cm for SC/ST and Aboriginal Tribes). Each eye must have 6/6 distance vision and 0.5 near vision without glasses. Colour blindness, squint, knock knees, pigeon chest, flat foot, varicose veins, hammer toes, fractured limbs and decayed teeth are disqualifications.
What is the salary of an APPSC Assistant Motor Vehicle Inspector?
The pay scale is Rs. 48,440 to Rs. 1,37,220. Allowances and other benefits are not described in the notification, so no allowance figures are given here.
What is the selection process for APPSC AMVI Recruitment 2026?
Selection is through a single-level online Computer Based Recruitment Test, with no screening test. Paper I (General Studies and Mental Ability, degree standard) carries 150 marks and Paper II (Automobile Engineering, diploma standard) carries 300 marks, for a total of 450 marks. Every wrong answer loses one third of the marks for that question. Candidates shortlisted on merit must then qualify the Computer Proficiency Test, a 60-minute practical test of 100 marks.
When is the APPSC AMVI exam?
The detailed notification does not announce an exam date. The exam date will be intimated later on the official APPSC website, psc.ap.gov.in. The exam centres are Visakhapatnam, Rajahmundry, Vijayawada and Tirupati, and you give three centre preferences when you apply.
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