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APPSC Assistant Motor Vehicle Inspector, Lab Assistant and More – 106 Posts Recruitment 2026
Introduction
Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) has released the recruitment notification for 106 vacancies, including 50 for Assistant Motor Vehicle Inspector, 1 for Assistant Director (Mines), and 9 for Assistant Chemical Examiner. The notified pay ranges are 48,440-1,37,220 for Assistant Motor Vehicle Inspector, 57,100-1,47,760 for Assistant Director (Mines), and 40,970-1,24,380 for Assistant Chemical Examiner. Eligible candidates can apply online from 6 November 2026 to 26 November 2026. Qualification requirements differ by post, and the place of posting is Andhra Pradesh. The selection process consists of a Written Examination (Objective Type) followed by a Computer Proficiency Test.
Recruitment Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Organisation | Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) |
| Recruitment or Exam Name | APPSC Direct Recruitment 2026 |
| Advertisement No. | Notifications No. 31/2026 to 36/2026 |
| Notification Date | 13 October 2026 |
| Post Names | Assistant Motor Vehicle Inspector, Assistant Director (Mines), Assistant Chemical Examiner, Royalty Inspector, Technical Assistant, Lab Assistant |
| Total Vacancies | 106 |
| Departments | A.P. Transport Service, A.P. Mines and Geology Service, A.P. Prohibition and Excise Subordinate Service, A.P. Mining Subordinate Service |
| Qualification | Degree/Diploma in Engineering, Bachelor's Degree in Science/Pharmacy, B.Sc. Geology (varies by post) |
| Other Requirement | Motor Driving License with 3 years driving experience (for AMV Inspector) |
| Age Limit | 18 to 44 years (post-specific limits apply) |
| Pay Level or Pay | Rs. 35,570 to Rs. 1,47,760 (post-specific scales) |
| Application Fee | Not stated in the notice |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Dates | 06/11/2026 to 26/11/2026 (up to 11:59 P.M.) |
| Selection Process | Single-level Written Examination (CBRT) and Computer Proficiency Test |
| Exam Pattern | Objective Type, Paper-I (General Studies) and Paper-II (Concerned Subject) with negative marking |
| Job Location | Andhra Pradesh |
Official Website
https://psc.ap.gov.in
Important Dates
| Notification Date | 13/10/2026 |
|---|---|
| Application Start Date | 06/11/2026 |
| Application Last Date | 26/11/2026 (up to 11:59 P.M.) |
| Detailed Notification Release | On or before 06/11/2026 |
Examination Date
To be announced
APPSC Assistant Motor Vehicle Inspector Vacancy 2026
The commission has announced a total of 106 provisional vacancies across multiple services and departments under various brief notifications.
Post Name
Department / Service
Scale of Pay (Rs.)
No. of Vacancies
Assistant Motor Vehicle Inspector
A.P. Transport Service (Advt. No. 36/2026)
48,440 - 1,37,220
50
Assistant Director (Mines)
A.P. Mines and Geology Service (Advt. No. 31/2026)
57,100 - 1,47,760
01
Assistant Chemical Examiner
A.P. Prohibition and Excise Subordinate Service (Advt. No. 35/2026)
40,970 - 1,24,380
09
Royalty Inspector
A.P. Mines and Geology Service (Advt. No. 33/2026)
45,830 - 1,30,580
09
Technical Assistant
A.P. Mines and Geology Sub-Service (Advt. No. 32/2026)
35,570 - 1,09,910
36
Lab Assistant
A.P. Mining Subordinate Service (Advt. No. 34/2026)
35,570 - 1,09,910
01
Age Limit
| Age is reckoned as on 01/07/2026. The post-wise age limits are as follows: | |
|---|---|
| Post Name | |
| Age Limit | |
| Assistant Motor Vehicle Inspector | 21 - 36 years |
| Assistant Director (Mines) | 18 - 44 years |
| Assistant Chemical Examiner | 18 - 44 years |
| Royalty Inspector | 18 - 44 years |
| Technical Assistant | 18 - 44 years |
| Lab Assistant | Not stated in the notice (Refer to detailed notification) |
Vacancy & Eligibility
- Post Qualification Required Assistant Motor Vehicle Inspector Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Automobile Engineering OR Diploma in Automobile Engineering from State Board of Technical Education and Training, AP, or equivalent. Must hold a Motor Driving License with 3 years driving experience and Heavy Transport vehicles endorsement (2 years for women or if 3 years experience holders are unavailable
- women holding LMV license must acquire Heavy Transport endorsement within 2 years of joining). Assistant Director (Mines) Degree in Mining Engineering from any recognised University in India or Diploma in Mining Engineering from Indian School of Mines, Dhanbad, or equivalent. Assistant Chemical Examiner Bachelor's Degree in Science with Chemistry or B.Sc. (Pharmacy) of any University in India established or incorporated under Central, Provincial, or State Act or UGC recognised institution. Royalty Inspector Geology degree qualification as specified in detailed notification. Technical Assistant B.Sc. Degree in Geology from any recognised University established by Central/State Act or UGC recognised institution (practical experience of not less than 1 year in mineral deposit investigation, geological mapping, mining, or underground water resources given preference). Lab Assistant B.Sc. Degree with Chemistry from University of India established or incorporated under Central, Provincial, or State Act or UGC recognised institution.
Experience
- Must hold a Motor Driving License with 3 years driving experience and Heavy Transport vehicles endorsement (2 years for women or if 3 years experience holders are unavailable
- women holding LMV license must acquire Heavy Transport endorsement within 2 years of joining)
Salary / Pay Scale
- Post Name
- Scale of Pay (Rs.)
- Assistant Motor Vehicle Inspector
- 48,440 - 1,37,220
- Assistant Director (Mines)
- 57,100 - 1,47,760
- Assistant Chemical Examiner
- 40,970 - 1,24,380
- Royalty Insp
Selection Process & Exam Pattern
The recruitment process consists of a single-level written examination conducted in online Computer Based Recruitment Test (CBRT) mode, followed by a Computer Proficiency Test (CPT).
Single-level Written Examination (Objective Type in CBRT mode)
Computer Proficiency Test (Practical Type)
APPSC Assistant Motor Vehicle Inspector Exam Pattern 2026
The written examination structure varies by post:
| Paper-I (All Posts) | General Studies & Mental Ability - 150 Questions, 150 Marks, 150 Minutes (Degree Standard). |
|---|---|
| Paper-II (AMVI) | Automobile Engineering - 150 Questions, 300 Marks, 150 Minutes (Diploma Standard). |
| Paper-II (Assistant Director Mines / Royalty Inspector / Technical Assistant) | Geology / Mining Engineering - 150 Questions, 300 Marks (Mining) or 150 Marks (Geology) / 150 Minutes. |
| Paper-II (Assistant Chemical Examiner / Lab Assistant) | Chemistry or Pharmacy - 150 Questions, 150 Marks, 150 Minutes (Degree Standard). |
| Negative Marking | Each wrong answer is penalized with 1/3rd of the marks prescribed for the question, as per G.O.Ms. No.235, Finance Dept., dated 06/12/2016. |
How to Apply
- Visit the official APPSC website at https://psc.ap.gov.in.
- Read the detailed notification and instructions carefully before applying.
- Access the online application form and enter all required particulars properly.
- Submit the application online between 06/11/2026 and 26/11/2026 up to 11:59 P.M.
- Take a printout of the submitted application for future reference.
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FAQ
What is the total number of vacancies announced in APPSC Recruitment 2026?
A total of 106 provisional vacancies have been announced across various services, including 50 vacancies for Assistant Motor Vehicle Inspector.
When does the online application process start and end?
Online applications open on 06/11/2026 and close on 26/11/2026 at 11:59 P.M.
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