# AP Assistant Motor Vehicle Inspector (AP AMVI) — Shishya exam context

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## Exam pattern
- Category: STATE_LEVEL · state: AP
- Questions: 300 · Total marks: 450 · Marks per question: 1.5
- Duration: 300 minutes
- Negative marking: −0.33 per wrong answer
- Languages offered: EN, TE

## Eligibility & vacancies
- Age: 21–36 years (before category relaxation: OBC +3, SC/ST +5)
- Education: Degree in Mechanical/Automobile Engineering OR Diploma in Automobile Engineering with Motor Driving License and 3 years driving experience (Heavy Transport endorsement required)
- Approximate annual vacancies: 1
- Note: Physical standards apply (165cm height for men); women with LMV license can get HTV endorsement within 2 years of joining
- Official portal: https://psc.ap.gov.in (Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC))

## Key dates
- 2026-07-27 — Result declaration expected
- 2026-07-29 — Document verification (tentative)
- 2026-07-31 — Document verification (if selected)
- 2026-08-02 — Result announcement expected
- 2026-08-18 — Result declaration expected
- 2026-08-25 — Final selection & zone allocation
- 2026-08-26 — Document verification phase (tentative)
- 2026-08-26 — Document verification (tentative)

## Syllabus outline
### History — India & AP (weight 1)
Ancient India · Medieval India · Modern India & Freedom Struggle · Andhra Pradesh History

### Geography — India & AP (weight 1)
Physical Geography of India · Economic Geography of India · Geography of Andhra Pradesh · World Geography Basics

### Indian Polity & Governance (weight 1)
Indian Constitution · Union Government · State Government · Local Government & Panchayati Raj · AP Polity & Administration

### Indian Economy (weight 1)
Economy Basics · Planning & Development · Budget & Taxation · AP Economy

### General Science (weight 1)
Physics Basics · Chemistry Basics · Biology Basics · Science & Technology

### Current Affairs (weight 1)
National Affairs · International Affairs · AP Current Affairs · Sports & Awards

### Mental Ability & Reasoning (weight 1)
Numerical Ability · Logical Reasoning · Verbal Reasoning · Non-Verbal Reasoning · Data Interpretation

### IC Engines & Automobile Fundamentals (weight 1.5)
IC Engine Classification · Engine Components · Thermodynamic Cycles · Fuel Systems · Cooling & Lubrication · Emission Control

### Transmission & Drivetrain (weight 1.5)
Clutch · Gearbox · Differential & Final Drive · 4WD & AWD Systems

### Chassis, Suspension & Brakes (weight 1.5)
Chassis Frame · Steering System · Suspension · Braking System · Wheels & Tyres

### Automobile Electrical & Electronics (weight 1)
Battery & Charging · Ignition Systems · Lighting & Accessories · ECU & Modern Electronics

### Motor Vehicles Act & Rules (weight 1.5)
Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 · MV (Amendment) Act, 2019 · Central Motor Vehicle Rules, 1989 · AP Motor Vehicle Rules · Vehicle Inspection & Fitness · Permits & Taxes · Offences & Penalties · Insurance & Compensation

### Engineering Drawing & Workshop (weight 0.7)
Orthographic Projections · Measuring Instruments · Workshop Tools & Processes

## Expected cutoffs (category-wise)
| Category | Expected Cutoff (Indicative) |
|----------|------------------------------|
| General | 315-342 marks (70-76%) |
| EWS | 306-333 marks (68-74%) |
| OBC | 288-315 marks (64-70%) |
| SC | 252-279 marks (56-62%) |
| ST | 243-270 marks (54-60%) |
| PwD | 225-252 marks (50-56%) |

**Guidance:**
- General category cutoffs typically settle 6-10 percentage points above OBC and 14-20 points above SC/ST categories, reflecting reservation policy and candidate pool strength in this technical recruitment.
- AP AMVI cutoffs fluctuate based on vacancy count, exam difficulty level, and normalization (if multi-session); a tougher paper can lower cutoffs by 5-8%, while increased vacancies may raise competition marginally.
- Strong technical knowledge (Motor Vehicles Act, traffic rules, vehicle mechanics) and accuracy in the General Studies section are differentiators; candidates scoring in the 70-82% band across categories typically secure selection in normal years.

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