Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission
Permanent

APPSC AMVI Transport Recruitment 2026

Sourced from Official Government PDF
Oct. 14, 2026
Assistant Motor Vehicle Inspector

Required Qualification

B.Tech127
Diploma82
Diploma in Engineering21
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Quick Recruitment Snapshot

Key recruitment parameters at a glance before you apply

Vacancies
50
Pay Scale
₹48,440 - ₹1,37,220/- per month
Age Limit
21 to 36 Years (as on 01.07.2026)
Job Location
Andhra Pradesh36

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Oct 13, 2026

2

Starts

Nov 6, 2026

3

Deadline

Nov 26, 2026

4

Exam Date

TBA

Application Window6 – 26 Nov 2026
Exam / Test DateTo Be Announced

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualifications

Who is eligible to apply for this recruitment? Check essential educational qualifications, branch/stream criteria, and age limits.

Educational Qualification

Candidates must hold a Degree in Mechanical / Automobile Engineering OR a 3-year Diploma in Automobile Engineering from SBTET AP or equivalent. Additionally, applicants must hold a valid Driving License with Heavy Transport Vehicle (HTV) endorsement and at least 3 years (or 2 years) of driving experience. Female candidates holding an LMV license must acquire the HTV endorsement within 2 years of joining.

Age Limit & Relaxations

Candidates must be between 21 and 36 years of age as on 01/07/2026. Standard upper age relaxations for SC/ST/BC/EWS and Ex-Servicemen apply as per AP State Government rules.

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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

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How will candidates be selected? Multi-stage screening roadmap from application to final merit list.

Single-Level Written Examination (Online CBRT)

OnlineMerit Scored

Computer Proficiency Test (CPT)

Practical TypeQualifying Only

Physical Measurement & Document Verification

OfflineQualifying Only

Selection is based on a single-level Computer-Based Recruitment Test (CBRT) of 450 total marks (Paper I: 150 marks General Studies + Paper II: 300 marks Automobile Engineering). No preliminary screening test will be conducted. Shortlisted candidates must qualify the 100-mark practical Computer Proficiency Test (CPT) and satisfy prescribed physical standards and document verification before final merit ranking.

Syllabus & Exam Pattern Overview

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What is the examination structure? Mode of test, total marks, duration, and negative marking rules.

Exam Tier / Mode

Paper-I (General Studies & Mental Ability - Degree Standard)

Total Duration

150 Minutes

Negative Marking

1/3rd (0.33) marks per wrong answer

Subject / SectionQuestionsMax Marks
General Studies and Mental Ability150150
Exam Tier / Mode

Paper-II (Automobile Engineering - Diploma Standard)

Total Duration

150 Minutes

Negative Marking

1/3rd (0.67) marks per wrong answer

Subject / SectionQuestionsMax Marks
Automobile Engineering150300

Previous Recruitment Cutoff Benchmarks

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Historical qualifying marks and eligibility benchmarks for prior recruitment cycles.

Year / CycleStage / TierUR (Gen)OBCEWSSCST
2019
Written Exam (Merit Cutoff out of 450)
284.5268262.5238216

Aspirant Ground Reality & Career Trajectory

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Practical service rules, posting locations, transfer policy, and promotion ladder curated from official gazettes.

Work Culture & Environment

Office/fieldwork balance, duties, organizational environment.

Executive field and enforcement role in the Andhra Pradesh Transport Department. Assistant Motor Vehicle Inspectors conduct commercial vehicle fitness inspections, road safety enforcement, vehicular tax scrutiny, accident vehicle mechanical inspection, and driving test assessments across Regional Transport Offices (RTO) and checkposts.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

Permanent Andhra Pradesh State Government service with executive powers; postings across district RTOs, zonal transport offices, and border checkposts subject to periodic administrative rotations.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

Structured state transport service cadre progression: AMVI (Pay Scale ₹48,440-1,37,220) -> Motor Vehicle Inspector (MVI) -> Regional Transport Officer (RTO) -> Deputy Transport Commissioner (DTC) -> Joint Transport Commissioner (JTC).
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

Avoid common application rejection triggers, photo/signature guidelines, and certificate validity windows.

  • Mandatory Heavy Transport Vehicle (HTV) License: Male applicants must possess a valid driving license with HTV endorsement and at least 3 years driving experience as on the cutoff date. Women with LMV must acquire HTV endorsement within 2 years of joining.
  • No Preliminary Screening Test: Selection is governed entirely by the single-level online CBRT exam (450 marks); negative marking of 1/3rd applies for wrong answers in both papers.
  • Computer Proficiency Test: Candidates must qualify the practical CPT (minimum 40 marks for OC, 35 for BC, 30 for SC/ST/PwBD out of 100) to be eligible for appointment.

Category-Wise Vacancy Breakdown & Pay Scale

Detailed post distribution across UR, OBC, EWS, SC, ST quotas and 7th CPC Pay Matrix / Monthly Stipend.

Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution

  • Assistant Motor Vehicle Inspector in A.P. Transport Service50
Total Vacancies50

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

Scale of Pay: ₹48,440 - ₹1,37,220/- under Andhra Pradesh Revised Pay Scales 2022.

State Government Revised Pay Scale 2022: ₹48,440 - ₹1,37,220/- per month with applicable DA, HRA, and state allowances.

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How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?

Follow this verified step-by-step application procedure on the official recruitment portal.

Application Procedure

  1. Visit the official APPSC website at psc.ap.gov.in and complete One-Time Profile Registration (OTPR) if not already registered.
  2. Log in using your OTPR User ID and password.
  3. Click on the Online Application link for 'Assistant Motor Vehicle Inspector in A.P. Transport Service (Notification No. 36/2026)'.
  4. Fill in personal, educational, driving license, and experience particulars carefully.
  5. Pay the requisite application processing and examination fee online via net banking, credit card, or debit card.
  6. Submit the application form before November 26, 2026 (11:59 PM) and save/print the confirmation slip for future reference.

Application Fee & Category Concessions

Application processing fee and examination fee as per standard APPSC norms (typically ₹250/- processing fee + ₹120/- examination fee; SC/ST/BC/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen exempted from examination fee) payable online.

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Frequently Asked Questions & Crucial Aspirant Queries

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Clear, verified answers to top eligibility, exam format, salary calculation, and application queries for this notification.

A Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Automobile Engineering, OR a 3-year Diploma in Automobile Engineering from SBTET AP or equivalent, plus a valid driving license with Heavy Transport Vehicle (HTV) endorsement.

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