KPSC Assistant MVI Recruitment 2026

Kerala Public Service Commission (KPSC) is recruiting Assistant Motor Vehicle Inspector posts in the Motor Vehicles Department. The vacancy count is anticipated, so appointments will be made from the ranked list when vacancies are reported. If you have SSLC, a 3-year Automobile or Mechanical Engineering diploma, and a valid licence for motorcycle, heavy goods vehicle and heavy passenger motor vehicle, you can apply online. The last date is 1 July 2026 and the pay scale is Rs. 45,600 to Rs. 95,600 per month.

KPSC Assistant Motor Vehicle Inspector Recruitment 2026

Kerala Public Service Commission has issued Category No. 26/2026 for direct recruitment to the post of Assistant Motor Vehicle Inspector. This is a Kerala Government Service post under the Motor Vehicles Department. The ranked list will normally stay active for at least 1 year and can continue up to 3 years, unless a new list is published earlier.

The notification is useful for diploma holders who also have the required heavy vehicle driving licence. Differently abled candidates are not eligible for this notification because the post has physical and vision standards. Meritorious sports persons may get extra marks as per the Kerala PSC general conditions.

Who Can Apply?

• Basic qualification: You must have passed SSLC or an equivalent examination.
• Technical qualification: You need a 3-year Diploma in Automobile Engineering or Mechanical Engineering from the State Board of Technical Education or another recognised institution.
• Equivalent qualification: An equivalent qualification in Automobile or Mechanical Engineering accepted by the Central or State Government can also be considered.
• Driving licence: You must hold a current valid licence for motorcycle, heavy goods vehicle and heavy passenger motor vehicle.
• Licence validity: Your driving licence should remain valid through all selection stages, including the last date of application, test, interview and verification if called.

Age Limit

• You should be between 21 and 40 years old.
• You must have been born between 02 January 1986 and 01 January 2005, both dates included.
• Age relaxation: SC, ST and Other Backward Community candidates get the usual relaxation as per Kerala PSC rules.
• Check the Part-II General Conditions of the gazette for detailed relaxation rules before applying.

Salary

• The pay scale is Rs. 45,600 to Rs. 95,600 per month.
• You will also get DA, HRA and other Kerala Government allowances as applicable after appointment.
• The post includes 10 months of training after joining, as notified by the Transport Commissioner.

Physical Standards

For Male Candidates

• Height: 165 cm; SC/ST male candidates need at least 160 cm.
• Chest: 81 cm with a minimum expansion of 5 cm.

For Female Candidates

• Height: 152 cm; SC/ST female candidates need at least 150 cm.

Vision Standards

• Distant vision: 6/6 Snellen in the right eye and 6/6 Snellen in the left eye, without glasses.
• Near vision: 0.5 Snellen in each eye, without glasses.
• Eye conditions: Full field of vision is required. Colour blindness, squint, or morbid eye/lid conditions will disqualify the candidate.
• Medical certificate: The vision certificate must come from a Government Hospital Medical Officer not below Assistant Surgeon rank and specialised in Ophthalmology.

The notification also says the appointed person will be on probation for 2 years on duty within a continuous period of 3 years. This matters because training, service conduct and document checks continue even after advice and joining.

Application Fee

• No application fee is required for this Kerala PSC notification.
• You can submit the online application through your Kerala PSC profile without paying any fee.

Selection Process

The selection will follow the Kerala PSC process for Category No. 26/2026. The notification says that if a written, OMR or online test is held, only candidates who submit confirmation through their profile can download the admission ticket.

1. Written/OMR/Online Test: Conducted if Kerala PSC schedules a test for this post; syllabus and schedule will be announced separately.
2. Physical and Vision Standards: You must satisfy the height, chest and vision standards given in the notification.
3. Document Verification: Original documents for SSLC, diploma, driving licence, age, community and medical certificate must be produced when asked.
4. Ranked List and Advice: Appointment advice will be made from the ranked list against vacancies reported during the list period.

How to Apply

1. Go to the Kerala PSC website at www.keralapsc.gov.in or the Thulasi portal.
2. Complete One Time Registration if you are a new user.
3. Log in with your User ID and password.
4. Open Category No. 26/2026 - Assistant Motor Vehicle Inspector.
5. Click Apply Now from the notification link in your profile.
6. Check your personal details, licence details and qualification details before final submission.
7. Keep a printout or soft copy from My Applications for future Kerala PSC communication.

Important Dates

• Gazette Notification Date: 30 May 2026
• Application Start: 30 May 2026
• Last Date to Apply Online: 1 July 2026, Wednesday up to 12 midnight
• Exam Date: To be announced
• Admit Card Date: To be announced in the Kerala PSC exam calendar if a test is held

• Inspect motor vehicles for fitness, safety and rule compliance
• Check driving licences, vehicle records, permits and transport documents
• Assist in enforcement work under motor vehicle laws and department rules
• Monitor road safety checks and support field inspections
• Prepare inspection reports, notices and official records
• Work with senior officers during vehicle checking drives and departmental operations
• Follow Kerala Government service rules, safety procedures and reporting standards