TSPSC AMVI study plan
TSPSC AMVI · Give each week a clear focus.
8 weeks · About 6 hours per week
Motor Vehicle Act, Central Motor Vehicle Rules and allied transport law
Map the structure of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, by listing its Chapters and the subject of each, without referring to notes
Define licensing stages (learner, permanent, renewal, duplicate) and state the validity periods and eligibility conditions for each
Explain the registration process, temporary registration, transfer of ownership, and the role of the registering authority
Tabulate penalties for at least ten common offences under the Act, including drink-driving, unlicensed driving, and permit violations
Solve 30 multiple-choice questions on licensing and registration and log every wrong answer with the reason
Your checkpoint
A one-page comparison table of licence and registration requirements with validity periods and penalties, plus a 30-question error log
Motor Vehicle Act, Central Motor Vehicle Rules and allied transport law & Vehicle Inspection, Testing, Road Safety and Accident Investigation
Summarise the Central Motor Vehicles Rules on permits, fitness certification, and transport vehicle documentation
Describe the legal duties after a road accident: reporting, FIR, compensation claims, and the role of the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal
Outline the inspection and testing sequence for a fitness certificate, including which systems are checked and the rejection criteria
Draft a checklist an inspector would use for a spot roadside inspection of a goods vehicle
Answer 25 mixed questions on permits, fitness, and accident law and score at least 70 percent
Your checkpoint
A two-page roadside inspection checklist cross-referenced to specific rule requirements, plus a scored 25-question practice set
Automobile Engineering: chassis, transmission, braking, steering and suspension systems
Draw and label the layout of a conventional chassis, identifying frame types, cross-members, and mountings
Explain the construction and function of clutch, gearbox, propeller shaft, differential, and final drive in a rear-wheel-drive vehicle
Compare rigid, independent, and semi-independent suspension systems and state one advantage and one limitation of each
Describe steering geometry terms (camber, caster, toe-in, kingpin inclination) and explain how each affects tyre wear and handling
Practice 30 numerical or descriptive questions on transmission and suspension and correct all errors
Your checkpoint
A hand-drawn labelled diagram of a complete driveline and suspension layout with a 30-question worked answer sheet
Automobile Engineering: chassis, transmission, braking, steering and suspension systems & Automotive Engines: IC engine principles, fuel, cooling, lubrication and emission control
Explain braking system types (drum, disc, hydraulic, air, ABS) and the purpose of proportioning and brake fade
Describe the four-stroke and two-stroke cycles, valve timing, and the difference between spark-ignition and compression-ignition operation
Summarise fuel system components for petrol and diesel engines, including carburettor, MPFI, and common-rail injection
Trace the cooling and lubrication circuits and state the consequence of failure in each
Complete a 40-question sectional test on chassis, braking, and engine fundamentals with at least 75 percent accuracy
Your checkpoint
A sectional test score report with a written correction note for every missed question
Automotive Engines: IC engine principles, fuel, cooling, lubrication and emission control
Explain emission formation mechanisms (CO, HC, NOx, particulate matter) and the effect of air-fuel ratio and combustion temperature
Describe emission control devices: catalytic converter, EGR, PCV, and diesel particulate filter, with their operating conditions
State the Bharat Stage emission norms timeline and the major technical changes between successive stages
Outline the procedure and pass criteria for a PUC (pollution under control) test
Write 20 short-answer responses on emission control and self-grade against a reference
Your checkpoint
A 20-answer emission control question set with self-assigned marks and a one-page BS-norms timeline
Automotive Electrical and Electronic Systems
Describe battery construction, rating (Ah, CCA), charging methods, and testing procedures
Explain the working of starter motor, alternator, ignition system, and lighting circuits with simple circuit diagrams
Identify the function of sensors and actuators in engine management and list common diagnostic trouble code categories
Interpret a basic wiring diagram and trace a fault in a lighting or charging circuit
Solve 25 electrical system questions and record the reasoning for each answer
Your checkpoint
Three hand-drawn circuit diagrams (charging, starting, lighting) with a 25-question answer log
General Studies and General Abilities
Revise Indian polity essentials: Constitution, fundamental rights, and the structure of government relevant to transport administration
Summarise key geography and economy facts likely to appear in general studies questions
Practice 40 general studies and general ability questions, including arithmetic and reasoning, under timed conditions
Review current affairs from the past six months related to transport policy and road safety
Build a one-page fact sheet of the ten most frequently missed general studies points
Your checkpoint
A timed 40-question general studies score sheet plus a one-page high-yield fact sheet
Motor Vehicle Act, Central Motor Vehicle Rules and allied transport law & Automobile Engineering: chassis, transmission, braking, steering and suspension systems & Automotive Engines: IC engine principles, fuel, cooling, lubrication and emission control & Automotive Electrical and Electronic Systems & Vehicle Inspection, Testing, Road Safety and Accident Investigation
Take two full-length mock tests simulating the actual exam pattern and time limit
Analyse each mock by domain and list the three weakest sub-topics
Re-study the identified weak sub-topics and re-attempt the missed questions
Compile a final revision sheet covering legal penalties, emission norms, and inspection checklists
Confirm exam-day logistics and complete a final 30-question rapid revision set
Your checkpoint
Two completed mock tests with a domain-wise analysis and a final one-page revision sheet
Milestones
Week 2: Can explain the complete legal lifecycle of a vehicle from licensing to fitness certification and accident liability without notes, scoring at least 70 percent on a 25-question mixed set
Week 4: Can draw a labelled driveline and suspension layout and correctly answer at least 75 percent of a 40-question sectional test on chassis, braking, and engine fundamentals
Week 6: Can trace charging and lighting circuits from a wiring diagram and score at least 70 percent on a 25-question electrical systems set
Week 8: Scores at least 65 percent overall on two full-length mocks with no domain below 50 percent, and has a completed one-page final revision sheet