APPSC AMVI Recruitment 2026: 50 Assistant Motor Vehicle Inspector Posts, Apply by 26 Nov (Notification 36/2026)

Last updated: 13 November 2026

The Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) has issued Notification No. 36/2026 (dated 06.11.2026) for 50 Assistant Motor Vehicle Inspector (AMVI) posts in the A.P. Transport Service. Mechanical or Automobile engineering graduates and Automobile diploma holders with a heavy vehicle driving licence can apply online from 6 November 2026 to 26 November 2026 (11:59 PM). The pay scale is Rs 48,440 to 1,37,220.

This page is based on the official APPSC detailed notification PDF. The driving licence and physical standard rules knock out many applicants, so read those sections twice before paying the fee.

Important Dates

Zone-wise Vacancies

The category-wise (community and women) break-up for each zone is in Annexure-I of the notification.

Application Fee

Pay online by net banking, credit card or debit card. The fee is not refundable.

Eligibility

1. Education (any one)

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Automobile Engineering from a recognised university, OR
• Diploma in Automobile Engineering from SBTET Andhra Pradesh, the Technological Diploma Examination Board Hyderabad, or an equivalent.

A diploma in Mechanical Engineering is not listed. If you hold an “equivalent” qualification, you must produce the government order that declares it equivalent.

2. Driving licence and experience

• A valid motor driving licence with Heavy Transport Vehicle (HTV) endorsement.
• At least 3 years of driving experience (2 years may be accepted if enough 3-year candidates are not available).
• Women with only a Light Motor Vehicle licence can apply, but must get the HTV endorsement within 2 years of joining, or their service will be terminated.

Qualification and experience are counted as on the notification date, 06.11.2026.

3. Physical standards

4. Age

21 to 36 years as on 01.07.2026. Relaxation: SC, ST, BC and EWS 5 years; Ex-Servicemen length of service + 3 years; regular AP government employees up to 5 years as per rules.

APPSC AMVI Exam Pattern 2026

• The exam is a Computer Based Recruitment Test (CBRT).
• Negative marking: 1/3 of the marks for each wrong answer.
• Paper II carries double weight (2 marks per question), so your Automobile Engineering preparation decides the merit list.

How to Apply

1. Create your One Time Profile Registration (OTPR) at otpr-psc.ap.gov.in if you do not have one.
2. Open the APPSC online application page and log in with your OTPR ID.
3. Select Notification No. 36/2026 (Assistant Motor Vehicle Inspector).
4. Enter your qualification, driving licence (with HTV endorsement) and experience details.
5. Upload photo and signature (JPG), pay the fee, submit and download the PDF.

FAQs

Q. What is the last date for APPSC AMVI 2026?
A. 26 November 2026, up to 11:59 PM.

Q. How many AMVI vacancies are there?
A. 50 posts across six zones.

Q. Can Mechanical diploma holders apply?
A. The notification lists only a Diploma in Automobile Engineering, or a degree in Mechanical or Automobile Engineering.

Q. Is a heavy vehicle licence compulsory?
A. Yes, with HTV endorsement and 3 years driving experience. Women with an LMV licence can apply but must get the HTV endorsement within 2 years of joining.

Q. What is the age limit?
A. 21 to 36 years as on 1 July 2026, with 5 years relaxation for SC, ST, BC and EWS.

Q. What is the salary?
A. Pay scale Rs 48,440 to 1,37,220.

Q. When is the exam?
A. APPSC will announce the CBRT date later. We will update this page.