The Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) has invited online applications for the post of Assistant Motor Vehicle Inspector in the A.P. Transport Service. The recruitment is announced through Notification No. 36/2026, dated 13 October 2026.
A total of 50 provisional vacancies have been notified under this general recruitment. Eligible candidates can apply online on the Commission website from 6 November 2026 to 26 November 2026.
Candidates must check the eligibility conditions carefully before applying. Applications sent through any mode other than the prescribed online mode will not be accepted.
APPSC Assistant Motor Vehicle Inspector Recruitment 2026: 50 Posts Details
| Recruitment | APPSC Assistant Motor Vehicle Inspector Recruitment 2026 (Notification No. 36/2026) |
| Posts | Assistant Motor Vehicle Inspector in A.P. Transport Service |
| Total Vacancies | 50 (provisional) |
| Minimum Qualification | Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Automobile Engineering, OR Diploma in Automobile Engineering, with a Motor Driving Licence, at least 3 years of driving experience and Heavy Transport Vehicle endorsement |
| Age Limit | 21 to 36 years as on 01/07/2026 |
| Salary | Rs. 48,440 – Rs. 1,37,220 |
| Selection Process | Single-level Written Examination in CBRT mode, followed by Computer Proficiency Test |
| Written Exam | Yes – Paper I and Paper II, total 450 marks |
| Interview | No interview is mentioned in the notification |
| Job Location | Andhra Pradesh |
| Application Fee | As per the Detailed Notification available on psc.ap.gov.in |
APPSC Assistant Motor Vehicle Inspector Vacancy 2026
The brief notification gives the total number of vacancies for the single post. The category-wise and community-wise breakup will be given in the Detailed Notification on the Commission website.
| Post | Service | Vacancies |
| Assistant Motor Vehicle Inspector | A.P. Transport Service | 50 |
| Total | 50 |
The number of vacancies is provisional. It is subject to variation on confirmation being received from the concerned department.
Who Can Apply for APPSC Assistant Motor Vehicle Inspector Recruitment 2026
Candidates who hold a Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Automobile Engineering from a recognised university can apply. An equivalent qualification recognised by the University Grants Commission is also accepted.
Candidates with a Diploma in Automobile Engineering can also apply. The diploma must be issued by the State Board of Technical Education and Training, Andhra Pradesh, the Technological Diploma Examination Board, Hyderabad, or an equivalent body.
Every candidate must also hold a Motor Driving Licence. The candidate must have experience in driving motor vehicles for not less than 3 years and must possess a Heavy Transport Vehicle endorsement.
Where persons with 3 years of driving experience are not available, persons with 2 years of experience may be appointed. Women candidates holding only a Light Motor Vehicle licence must acquire the Heavy Transport Vehicle endorsement within two years of joining, failing which their services will be terminated.
Applicants must possess the requisite educational qualification as on the date of the Detailed Notification. The physical requirements and other details, if any, will be issued in the Detailed Notification.
Age Limit
The minimum age for this post is 21 years. The maximum age is 36 years.
Age will be reckoned as on 1 July 2026. Candidates should verify their age against this crucial date before applying.
APPSC Assistant Motor Vehicle Inspector Salary
The post carries a pay scale of Rs. 48,440 to Rs. 1,37,220. This scale is stated in Notification No. 36/2026 for the A.P. Transport Service post.
Selection Process
Written Examination
The examination for this recruitment will consist of a single-level examination only. No Screening Test will be conducted, irrespective of the number of applications received.
The examination will be conducted in online Computer Based Recruitment Test (CBRT) mode. If the examination is held in multiple sessions, the Commission will adopt normalisation of marks wherever considered necessary.
| Paper | Subject | Questions | Marks | Duration |
| Paper I | General Studies and Mental Ability (Degree Standard) | 150 | 150 | 150 Minutes |
| Paper II | Automobile Engineering (Diploma Standard) | 150 | 300 | 150 Minutes |
| Total | 300 | 450 |
There will be negative marking in the written examination. For each wrong answer, one-third of the marks prescribed for the question will be deducted.
Computer Proficiency Test
The notification also annexes the scheme and syllabus of the Computer Proficiency Test (CPT). The CPT is a practical-type test of 60 minutes carrying 100 marks.
The minimum qualifying marks in the CPT are 30 for SC, ST and PwBD candidates, 35 for BC candidates and 40 for OC candidates. The test covers proficiency in office automation with the usage of computers and associated software.
Documents Required
Candidates should keep their educational certificates ready at the time of applying. Degree or diploma certificates will be needed to prove the prescribed qualification.
- Degree certificate in Mechanical Engineering or Automobile Engineering, or Diploma certificate in Automobile Engineering
- Motor Driving Licence with Heavy Transport Vehicle endorsement
- Proof of driving experience
- Date of birth proof
- Community and category certificates, wherever applicable
- Recent photograph and signature for the online form
Application Fee
The brief notification does not state the application fee amount. The fee details will be available in the Detailed Notification published on the Commission website.
Candidates must read the Detailed Notification and its instructions carefully before applying. The fee, wherever applicable, is to be paid through the online application process on psc.ap.gov.in.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Notification Date | 13 October 2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 6 November 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 26 November 2026, up to 11:59 PM |
| Detailed Notification Availability | On or before 6 November 2026 on psc.ap.gov.in |
How to Apply for APPSC Assistant Motor Vehicle Inspector Recruitment 2026
First, visit the official APPSC website at psc.ap.gov.in. Read the Detailed Notification for Notification No. 36/2026 carefully before starting the application.
Next, open the online application link for the Assistant Motor Vehicle Inspector post. Fill in your personal details, educational qualifications, driving licence details and experience details correctly.
After filling the form, upload the required documents, photograph and signature in the prescribed format. Pay the application fee online if it is applicable to you.
Finally, submit the application form before 26 November 2026, 11:59 PM. Save and print a copy of the submitted application for future reference.
Candidates are advised to submit their applications well in advance of the last date. This will help avoid last-minute rush on the portal.
| Apply Online | https://psc.ap.gov.in |
| Official Notification | Notification No. 36/2026 PDF |
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