Kerala PSC AMVI 2026: exam details and preparation

Applied for Assistant Motor Vehicle Inspector (Cat. No. 26/2026)? Exam date awaited Applications closed on 1 July 2026. Use the months before the exam to cover automobile and mechanical engineering from first principles, with live classes and a weekly mock exam.

  • Live and recordedLive classes, every class recorded
  • Printed booksTextbooks and question bank sent to your home
  • 10 questions a daySolved live by your teacher
  • Weekly mockA full mock exam every Saturday and Sunday, with negative marking

At a glance

From the Kerala PSC notification. Read the official notification (PDF).

Conducting body
Kerala Public Service Commission (direct recruitment)
Recruiting for
Motor Vehicles Department, Kerala (gazetted, uniformed post)
Category number
26/2026, gazette dated 30 May 2026
Status
Applications closed on 1 July 2026. Exam date not yet announced; it will appear in the Kerala PSC exam calendar.
Pay scale
₹45,600 to ₹95,600, plus allowances
Age limit
21 to 40 (born between 02.01.1986 and 01.01.2005), with the usual relaxations for reserved categories
Qualification
SSLC and a three-year diploma in Automobile or Mechanical Engineering. B.Tech holders in these branches are also eligible under KS&SSR Rule 10(a)(ii).
Driving licence
A valid licence for a motorcycle with gear, a heavy goods vehicle and a heavy passenger motor vehicle, held from the date of application through every stage, including the OMR exam and the interview.
Physical standards
Men: height at least 165 cm (SC/ST 160 cm), chest 81 cm with 5 cm expansion. Women: height at least 152 cm (SC/ST 150 cm).
Vision
Without glasses: distant vision 6/6 and near vision 0.5 Snellen in both eyes. No colour blindness or squint. Differently abled candidates are not eligible for this post.

Selection process

  • 1. Written exam100 marks, OMR or online.
  • 2. Measurements and certificatesPhysical measurement and certificate verification.
  • 3. Driving testOn the licensed vehicle classes.
  • 4. Medical and interviewThen the ranked list. After appointment, about 10 months of departmental training.

Why a live class helps here

The AMVI paper mixes automobile and mechanical topics. In a recorded-only course, a doubt stays a doubt and the numerical problems get skipped.

Here you ask your doubt in the class, and ten questions are solved live every day, step by step.

How your week runs

  • Evening live class8:30 to 10:30 pm India time, with your doubts answered in class.
  • Every dayTen questions solved live.
  • After each classThe recording is ready to watch again.
  • Every weekendA mock exam in the real pattern, with negative marking, on Saturday and Sunday.

What the syllabus covers

Three parts, 100 marks. The marks for Parts A and B are approximate, based on the usual Kerala PSC pattern.

Part A: Automobile engineering

About 45 to 50 marks

IC engines (2-stroke, 4-stroke, SI and CI, valve timing, turbocharging), fuel and cooling (CRDI, MPFI, carburettors, FIP, radiator, thermostat, SAE and API grades), transmission and chassis (clutch, synchromesh, automatic and CVT gearboxes, differential, steering geometry, suspension, hydraulic and air brakes, ABS, EBD), electricals and EV (battery, starter, alternator, sensors, ECU, hybrid and electric vehicles).

Part B: Mechanical engineering

About 40 to 45 marks

Fluid mechanics and hydraulics (Bernoulli, centrifugal and reciprocating pumps, turbines), thermodynamics and heat transfer (air standard cycles: Otto, Diesel, Dual, Brayton), strength of materials and machine design (SFD, BMD, shafts, springs, flywheel, governors), manufacturing and materials (casting, welding, machining, heat treatment).

Part C: Job-related topics

10 marks

The Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 and CMVR (about 7 marks): licensing, registration, permits, road safety, penalties. The Kerala Motor Vehicles Taxation Act and Rules (about 3 marks): tax rates, green tax, exemptions, additional tax.

Assistant Motor Vehicle Inspector (AMVI) 2026 exam guide, Part 1 and Part 2, with 25,000+ questions and answers

Printed books you can mark up

The books reach your home by post, so you study from paper and not only from a phone screen.

Two printed volumes for the AMVI syllabus.

Working, or abroad?

The live class is in the evening, 8:30 to 10:30 pm India time (7:00 pm in the UAE, 6:00 pm in Saudi Arabia). Every class is recorded, so you can study after your shift, in Kerala or in the Gulf.

Questions before you join

Which diploma or degree do I need?

A three-year diploma in Automobile or Mechanical Engineering. B.Tech holders in these branches can also apply.

Do I need the driving licence before the exam?

Yes. The licence must be valid from the date of application and through every stage of selection.

When is the exam?

Not announced yet. Kerala PSC will publish it in the exam calendar, and we will post it on our updates page with the official link.

Is it hard if I am from only one branch?

The paper covers both automobile and mechanical topics. We teach each from the first principles, so a student of either branch can follow.

What if I miss a live class?

Watch the recording. It is added after each class.

How do I get the books?

After you enrol, the printed books are posted to your address.

Not sure which exam fits you?

Tell us your qualification and where you work. We will reply with the right batch and the next dates.

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