Overview
The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) has released the physical certificate verification and interview schedule for the recruitment of Motor Vehicle Inspector, Grade-II under Notification No. 03/2018. The recruitment drive was announced for 113 vacancies, and shortlisted candidates must attend the verification and oral test in Chennai from September 1 to 3, 2026.
Candidates should download their call letter from the TNPSC portal and report at the specified time with all original certificates. The recruitment application process is already closed; the latest notice applies only to candidates shortlisted for the final stages.
Key Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
|---|
| Organization | Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) |
| Post Name | Motor Vehicle Inspector, Grade-II |
| Total Vacancies | 113 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | Visit Official Website |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Application Start | February 14, 2018 |
| Last Date | March 13, 2018 |
| Exam Date | June 10, 2018 |
| Result Date | TBA |
| Physical Certificate Verification and Interview | September 1 to 3, 2026 |
The certificate verification and interview will be conducted in Chennai. Candidates must check their individual call memo for the exact date, reporting time, session and venue details.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
Applicants were required to meet the technical and licensing conditions prescribed in the original recruitment notification. The principal requirements included:
- A pass in the SSLC or Class 10 examination.
- A three-year Diploma in Automobile Engineering or Mechanical Engineering awarded by the State Board of Technical Education and Training, Tamil Nadu, or an equivalent qualification.
- Relevant full-time experience in an automobile workshop handling vehicles fitted with petrol and diesel engines, as specified in the notification.
- A valid driving licence authorising the candidate to drive the prescribed categories of vehicles, including heavy transport vehicles.
- The required practical driving experience in heavy transport vehicles.
- Candidates attending verification must produce original educational, experience, driving licence, community and other eligibility certificates.
Age Limit
- The minimum age prescribed for applicants was generally 21 years as on the cut-off date in the original notification.
- The upper age limit for candidates in the general category was applicable under the TNPSC recruitment rules in force at the time of application.
- Relaxation or exemption from the maximum age limit was available to eligible reserved categories, subject to Tamil Nadu government norms.
- The age and community status will be verified using the original documents submitted during physical certificate verification.
Fees
- One-Time Registration fee: Rs. 150, where applicable.
- Written examination fee: Rs. 150, subject to the exemptions provided in the original notification.
- No fresh application fee is required for attending the 2026 certificate verification and interview.
Selection Process
- Written Examination: Candidates were assessed through the written examination conducted for Motor Vehicle Inspector, Grade-II recruitment.
- Physical Certificate Verification: Shortlisted candidates must present original documents proving their age, qualification, technical experience, driving eligibility, community and other claims.
- Interview/Oral Test: Candidates found eligible after document verification will appear for the interview. Final selection will be based on the applicable recruitment rules, examination performance, oral test marks and reservation provisions.
How to Apply
The online application window for Notification No. 03/2018 has closed. Shortlisted candidates can follow these steps to access the call letter and complete the verification process:
- Visit the TNPSC website at tnpsc.gov.in.
- Open the recruitment, latest results or candidate information section on the homepage.
- Find the link for Motor Vehicle Inspector, Grade-II – Physical Certificate Verification and Interview 2026.
- Log in using the registered user ID, application number, date of birth or other credentials requested on the portal.
- Download the interview or certificate verification call memo and verify the allotted date, reporting time and Chennai venue.
- Print the call letter and arrange all original documents along with self-attested photocopies and recent photographs.
- Reach the venue before the reporting time. Failure to produce required original records may affect candidature.
- In case of a call-letter or schedule-related issue, contact the designated nodal officer using the details printed in the official notice or call memo. Candidates may also use the TNPSC grievance facility available on the official portal.
Candidates should not rely only on SMS or email communication. They are advised to regularly check the official website for corrections, rescheduling notices or further instructions.
Important Links
FAQs
1. When will the TNPSC Motor Vehicle Inspector interview be held?
The physical certificate verification and interview are scheduled from September 1 to 3, 2026, in Chennai.
2. How many Motor Vehicle Inspector, Grade-II vacancies were announced?
TNPSC announced 113 vacancies under Notification No. 03/2018.
3. What documents should candidates carry?
Candidates should carry the call letter, photo identity proof and original certificates relating to education, technical diploma, age, community, workshop experience and driving licence, along with the required photocopies.
