The Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) has issued Notification No. 36/2026 for direct recruitment to 50 Assistant Motor Vehicle Inspector (AMVI) posts in the A.P. Transport Service. Online applications are open from 6 November to 26 November 2026, up to 11:59 PM.
This post has technical and driving-related eligibility conditions. A degree or diploma alone is not enough: applicants must also satisfy the prescribed motor vehicle driving licence and experience requirements. Read the detailed notification before paying the fee.
APPSC AMVI Recruitment 2026: overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting authority | Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission |
| Notification number | 36/2026 |
| Notification date | 6 November 2026 |
| Post | Assistant Motor Vehicle Inspector |
| Vacancies | 50 |
| Service | A.P. Transport Service |
| Application mode | Online |
| Application dates | 6–26 November 2026 |
| Last date | 26 November 2026, 11:59 PM |
| Age limit | 21–36 years as on 1 July 2026 |
| Pay scale | ₹48,440–₹1,37,220 |
| Selection | Computer Based Recruitment Test (CBRT) |
| Official website | APPSC |
Vacancy details
| Zone | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Zone I | 8 |
| Zone II | 8 |
| Zone III | 9 |
| Zone IV | 9 |
| Zone V | 8 |
| Zone VI | 8 |
| Total | 50 |
The detailed notification contains the category-wise and local/open vacancy breakup. Check Annexure-I before choosing the relevant zonal preference or making an eligibility decision.
Eligibility criteria
Educational qualification
APPSC prescribes either of the following technical qualifications:
- A Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Automobile Engineering from a recognised university or an equivalent qualification accepted in the notification; or
- A Diploma in Automobile Engineering from the recognised technical board/institution specified by APPSC.
Driving licence and experience
Candidates must also hold the required motor vehicle driving licence and satisfy the prescribed driving experience condition. The notification specifies a Heavy Transport Vehicle endorsement. It also contains a limited provision for women candidates holding an LMV licence to obtain the required endorsement within the stipulated period after joining. Read the exact clauses in the detailed notification; do not assume an ordinary LMV licence is sufficient for every applicant.
Age limit
The age range is 21 to 36 years as on 1 July 2026. Category-wise age relaxation and other permitted deductions are governed by the APPSC notification and applicable Andhra Pradesh service rules.
Salary
The notified pay scale is ₹48,440–₹1,37,220. Allowances and service conditions are governed by the applicable state rules.
Application fee
The notified fee is ₹250 as the application processing fee plus ₹120 as the examination fee. The examination-fee exemption applies only to the categories and conditions listed in Notification No. 36/2026. The fee is paid online and is non-refundable; confirm your payable amount on the APPSC payment screen.
Selection process
Selection is based on a written examination conducted in Computer Based Recruitment Test (CBRT) mode. APPSC will announce the examination date and hall-ticket schedule separately.
How to apply
- Open the official APPSC website.
- Complete One Time Profile Registration (OTPR) if you do not already have an APPSC account.
- Log in using your OTPR credentials.
- Open the application for Notification No. 36/2026.
- Check the engineering qualification, driving licence and experience conditions.
- Enter the required details and upload the documents requested by the portal.
- Pay the applicable fee and submit the application.
- Save the application acknowledgement and payment receipt.
Important: OTPR registration by itself is not an application. Complete and submit the notification-specific form.
Important links
| Resource | Link |
|---|---|
| Apply online | APPSC portal |
| Detailed notification | APPSC recruitment notifications |
| APPSC homepage | psc.ap.gov.in |
Frequently asked questions
Is APPSC AMVI Recruitment 2026 open?
Yes. The application window runs through 26 November 2026.
Can a Mechanical Engineering graduate apply?
A Mechanical Engineering degree is one of the prescribed academic routes, but the driving licence and experience conditions must also be met.
Is the examination date confirmed?
No examination date is stated in the current notice. APPSC will publish the schedule separately.
This article summarises APPSC Notification No. 36/2026. Vacancy details and eligibility are subject to the official notification, corrigenda and Commission instructions. EasyApplications.in is an independent information website and is not affiliated with APPSC.
