APPSC AMVI Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 50 Posts, Check Zone-Wise Vacancy, Eligibility and Last Date

The Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) has released Notification No. 36/2026 for the APPSC AMVI Recruitment 2026 — 50 Assistant Motor Vehicle Inspector posts in the A.P. Transport Service. The detailed notification was published on 6 November 2026, and the last date to apply online is 26 November 2026, up to 11:59 PM. Candidates need a degree in Mechanical or Automobile Engineering, or a diploma in Automobile Engineering, plus a driving licence with a Heavy Transport Vehicle endorsement and at least 3 years of driving experience. The selection is through a computer based recruitment test followed by a qualifying Computer Proficiency Test. All details below are from the official notification. Candidates tracking other open recruitments can also check the Active Govt Jobs page for the latest last dates.

APPSC AMVI Recruitment 2026 – Overview

APPSC AMVI Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online Last Date and Important Dates

The APPSC AMVI recruitment 2026 apply online last date is 26 November 2026, up to 11:59 PM. Applications opened on 6 November 2026, the day the detailed notification was published. There is no offline mode, and the fee must be paid online within the same window.

Do not wait for the last day. Check every entry carefully before the final submit, and keep the confirmation and payment receipt safe.

APPSC AMVI Vacancy 2026 – Zone-Wise and Category-Wise Details

The 50 posts are split across six zones, with 95% of the posts reserved for local candidates of the zone. Zone-III and Zone-IV have the most posts at 9 each; the other four zones have 8 each.

Open vs local. Of the 50 posts, 6 are open and 44 are local. Candidates apply against the zone they belong to, and the 95% local reservation applies zone-wise.

Horizontal reservation. 8 posts are reserved for women under the 33⅓% women reservation, and 3% horizontal reservation applies for Meritorious Sportspersons (MSP). There is no reservation for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) in this recruitment. The vacancy count is provisional and may change.

APPSC AMVI Eligibility Criteria 2026

Age limit. Candidates must be between 21 and 36 years as on 1 July 2026. Upper-age relaxation: SC, ST, BC and EWS candidates get 5 years; Ex-Servicemen get their service period plus 3 years; NCC instructors get the same benefit; regular Andhra Pradesh State Government employees can deduct their service up to 5 years; retrenched temporary employees of the Census Department with at least 6 months of service get 3 years.

Educational qualification (reckoned as on 6 November 2026). A degree in Mechanical Engineering or Automobile Engineering from a UGC-recognised university or equivalent, OR a diploma in Automobile Engineering from SBTET Andhra Pradesh, the Technological Diploma Examination Board, Hyderabad, or an equivalent board. Note the difference: the degree route accepts Mechanical or Automobile Engineering, but the diploma route accepts Automobile Engineering only — a Mechanical Engineering diploma does not qualify.

Driving licence and experience. Every candidate must hold a motor driving licence with a Heavy Transport Vehicle (HTV) endorsement and have at least 3 years of driving experience. Where candidates with 3 years of experience are not available, 2 years of experience is acceptable. This is the condition that rejects the most applications, so confirm both the endorsement and the experience before applying.

Women candidates. Women must hold a driving licence. A woman candidate holding only an LMV licence must obtain the HTV endorsement within 2 years of joining, failing which her services will be terminated.

Physical standards. Men: height 165 cm, chest 81 cm (84 cm on expansion). Women: height 152.5 cm.

Who can apply. Candidates from other states can apply, but they get no reservation and no fee exemption (except Ex-Servicemen) and must pay the full fee of Rs. 370. The qualification, licence and experience conditions apply to every applicant.

APPSC AMVI Application Fee 2026

How the fee is paid. Online payment only. The fee is non-refundable, and no IPO or demand draft is accepted. The exemption covers only the Rs. 120 examination fee — exempt candidates still pay the Rs. 250 processing fee.

How to Apply for APPSC AMVI Recruitment 2026

1. Open the APPSC website at psc.ap.gov.in and complete the One Time Profile Registration (OTPR) first, if you have not done so already.
2. Log in with your OTPR credentials and open the online application for Notification No. 36/2026, Assistant Motor Vehicle Inspector.
3. Fill in your personal, educational and driving licence details exactly as they appear in your certificates.
4. Upload your photograph, signature and documents in the format and size shown in the online application form.
5. Pay the fee online — Rs. 370, or Rs. 250 if you fall in an exempt category.
6. Submit the application before 11:59 PM on 26 November 2026 and save the confirmation and payment receipt.
7. Keep a printout of the submitted application for the document verification stage.

Apply early. The last date is 26 November 2026, so submit well before the deadline and check every entry before the final submit.

APPSC AMVI Exam Pattern 2026

The selection starts with a Computer Based Recruitment Test (CBRT) of two papers, worth 450 marks in total. Scores are normalised and results are percentile-based. There is 1/3 mark negative marking for every wrong answer.

Minimum qualifying marks (aggregate). OC, Ex-Servicemen and EWS candidates need 40%; BC candidates need 35%; SC and ST candidates need 30%.

Computer Proficiency Test (CPT). After the written exam, candidates must qualify the CPT in Office Automation — 60 minutes, 100 marks. The qualifying marks are OC 40, BC 35, and SC, ST and PwBD 30. The CPT is qualifying only; final selection is on written-exam merit, subject to qualifying the CPT. The exam date, hall ticket and CPT date have not been announced yet — check psc.ap.gov.in for updates.

APPSC AMVI Selection Process 2026

Stage 1 – Computer Based Recruitment Test. Paper-I (General Studies and Mental Ability, 150 marks) and Paper-II (Automobile Engineering, 300 marks), with 1/3 negative marking. Merit is based on the written exam, after normalisation.

Stage 2 – Computer Proficiency Test. A qualifying test in Office Automation (60 minutes, 100 marks). Candidates who do not reach the qualifying marks for their category are not selected, whatever their written-exam score.

Stage 3 – Document verification. Shortlisted candidates are called for verification of their degree or diploma, driving licence with HTV endorsement, driving experience, age proof and category certificates against the conditions in Notification No. 36/2026. There is no interview in this recruitment.

APPSC AMVI Salary 2026

Selected candidates are placed in the pay scale of Rs. 48,440 to Rs. 1,37,220 per month, plus DA, HRA and other allowances under Andhra Pradesh government rules. The notification publishes only the pay scale — it gives no exact in-hand figure, so in-hand amounts shown on unofficial websites are estimates that vary with current DA and HRA rates.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How many vacancies are there in APPSC AMVI Recruitment 2026?

There are 50 Assistant Motor Vehicle Inspector posts in the A.P. Transport Service under Notification No. 36/2026. The number is provisional and may change. Zone-III and Zone-IV have 9 posts each, and Zones I, II, V and VI have 8 posts each.

What is the last date to apply online for APPSC AMVI Recruitment 2026?

The last date to apply online for APPSC AMVI Recruitment 2026 is 26 November 2026, up to 11:59 PM. Applications opened on 6 November 2026 on psc.ap.gov.in, and the fee must also be paid online by the same deadline.

What is the qualification required for APPSC AMVI 2026?

Candidates need a degree in Mechanical Engineering or Automobile Engineering from a UGC-recognised university, or a diploma in Automobile Engineering. The diploma route accepts Automobile Engineering only, not Mechanical. In addition, every candidate must hold a driving licence with a Heavy Transport Vehicle endorsement and have at least 3 years of driving experience.

What is the age limit for APPSC AMVI 2026?

The age limit is 21 to 36 years as on 1 July 2026. SC, ST, BC and EWS candidates get 5 years of relaxation. Ex-Servicemen get their service period plus 3 years, and regular Andhra Pradesh State Government employees can deduct their service up to 5 years.

What is the application fee for APPSC AMVI 2026?

The fee is Rs. 370 in total — Rs. 250 processing fee plus Rs. 120 examination fee. SC, ST, BC, Ex-Servicemen, AP White Card families and eligible unemployed youth are exempt from the Rs. 120 examination fee only, so they pay Rs. 250. The fee is paid online and is non-refundable.

What is the exam pattern of APPSC AMVI 2026?

The Computer Based Recruitment Test has two papers: Paper-I, General Studies and Mental Ability (150 questions, 150 marks, 150 minutes, degree standard) and Paper-II, Automobile Engineering (150 questions, 300 marks, 150 minutes, diploma standard). The total is 450 marks, with 1/3 mark deducted for each wrong answer.

What are the minimum qualifying marks in the APPSC AMVI exam?

The minimum aggregate qualifying marks are 40% for OC, Ex-Servicemen and EWS candidates, 35% for BC candidates, and 30% for SC and ST candidates. After the written exam, candidates must also qualify the Computer Proficiency Test, where the qualifying marks are OC 40, BC 35, and SC, ST and PwBD 30 out of 100.

What is the salary of an APPSC Assistant Motor Vehicle Inspector?

The pay scale is Rs. 48,440 to Rs. 1,37,220 per month, plus DA, HRA and other allowances under Andhra Pradesh government rules. The notification publishes only the pay scale and gives no exact in-hand figure.

What is the zone-wise vacancy in APPSC AMVI Recruitment 2026?

Zone-I has 8 posts, Zone-II has 8, Zone-III has 9, Zone-IV has 9, Zone-V has 8 and Zone-VI has 8, making 50 in total. Of these, 6 posts are open and 44 are local, with 95% of the posts reserved for local candidates of the zone.

Can candidates from other states apply for APPSC AMVI 2026?

Yes, candidates from other states can apply, but they get no reservation and no fee exemption, except Ex-Servicemen, and must pay the full fee of Rs. 370. The qualification, HTV licence and driving experience conditions apply to every applicant.

For more government jobs and daily updates, browse the Latest Jobs section of New Sarkari Results, and always verify the final details in the official Notification No. 36/2026 on psc.ap.gov.in before applying.

Written by Ravi Singh

Ravi Singh is the Editor (Government Jobs) at New Sarkari Results, an independent information portal for Sarkari Result, Sarkari Naukri, admit card, answer key, syllabus and admission updates. He has 10+ years of experience covering Government Jobs, Railway Jobs, SSC, Banking, Teaching, Police, Defence and state recruitment boards. Every update on this site is verified directly from the official notification PDF issued by the commission or board — never from third-party aggregators.