MPSC RTO Syllabus 2026 is structured across two major stages of the recruitment process: the Prelims exam and the Mains exam. The Prelims evaluate General Studies, Mental Ability, and fundamental Automobile and Mechanical Engineering concepts, ensuring candidates meet the foundational requirements for transport administration roles. The Mains exam provides an advanced assessment of technical expertise through Mechanical, Automobile Engineering, Thermal Engineering, Hydraulics, Industrial Engineering, and Transport Management, ensuring candidates possess the specialised knowledge required for MPSC RTO and Assistant MPSC RTO.
MPSC RTO Prelims Syllabus includes a wide range of General Studies subjects designed to test analytical ability, factual knowledge, and understanding of Maharashtra-specific developments. Check the table below for a detailed MPSC RTO 2026 prelims syllabus:
| Section | Topics |
|---|---|
| General Studies | History, Geography, Polity, Economy, Culture |
| Maharashtra Specific | State Geography, Governance, Economy |
| Current Affairs | National & State Affairs, Govt Schemes |
| Reasoning & Aptitude |
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| Basics of Motor Vehicles |
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MPSC RTO Mains Syllabus provides an in-depth framework of technical subjects and regulatory systems, ensuring candidates possess the expertise required for transport administration and enforcement as follows:
Section A: Mechanical and Automobile Engineering
01. Strength of Materials
Stress and strain, Strain energy, Shearing force and bending moment, Moment of inertia, Principal planes and stresses, Slope and deflection. Direct and bending stresses, columns, Torsion and thin cylinders
02. Mechanical Technology
Engineering materials, Non chip forming processes, chip forming process: Turning, Drilling, Milling, Boring, Broaching, Finishing and super finishing, Gear production, NC-CNC and Non-conventional machining methods.
03. Theory of Machines
Kinematics and dynamics of machines, role of friction, different power devices and power transmission equipment such as governors, gyroscopes, etc., Applications of cams.
04. Hydraulics
Fluids and their properties, Laminar and turbulent flow, Bernoulli’s equation, Fluid pressure, Pascal’s law, Surface tension, Fluid flow and its measurement.
05. Thermal Engineering
Sources of energy: Conventional and non-conventional, Laws of thermodynamics, Principle and working of heat engines, air compressors, Air standard, vapour power and gas power cycles.
06. A) Automobile Engines
Theory, working and constructional features of C.I. and S.I. engines, Combustion phenomena and various ignition systems, Fuels and lubricants, Performance and testing of I.C. Engines, Pollution control.
B) Industrial Electronics
Diodes, UJT, BJT, Amplifiers, Microprocessors.
Section B: Mechanical Engineering
01. Hydraulic Machinery
Impact of jet, Hydraulic turbines, Hydraulic pumps: Centrifugal, reciprocating and other types. Hydraulic control circuits.
02. Refrigeration and Air Conditioning
Refrigerator and heat pump, Vapour compression and vapour absorption refrigeration systems, Refrigerants, Psychrometry, Air conditioning and its applications.
03. Industrial Engineering
Types of production, Plant layouts, Process planning, Work study, Statistical quality control, Metrology.
Section C: Automobile Engineering
01. Automobile Systems
Vehicle layout, Transmission system, Braking systems, ABS, Steering and suspension system, Chassis frame and Body engineering.
02. Vehicle Maintenance
Performance of vehicles, Engine electricals and electronics, Workshop layout, repairing and servicing, Emission measurements and control techniques.
03. Transport Management
Elements of transport and its operations, Motor vehicle act, Taxation and insurance.
Candidates must be familiar with both general subjects and transport-related topics to clear the MPSC RTO exam. Those who qualify the written stages will be called for the interview/skill test before final selection.
Ques: What is the exam structure for MPSC AMVI (RTO)?
Ans: The exam has two stages: Preliminary (100 marks, qualifying) and Mains (300 marks, technical). Marks from Mains are used for final selection.
Ques: Is there negative marking in the MPSC RTO exam
Ans: Yes there is negative marking in the Prelims stage. Each wrong answer results in a deduction of 0.25 marks. Unattempted questions do not carry any penalty.
Ques: What is the medium of the MPSC RTO exam
Ans: The Prelims exam is conducted in Marathi and English. The Mains stage includes technical papers that are primarily in English. Language based papers follow the medium specified by the commission.
Ques: What are the key subjects in the Prelims?
Ans: Prelims includes General Studies (50 marks), Mental Ability (30 marks), and Trends in Automobile & Mechanical Engineering (20 marks).
Ques: What is the marking scheme of MPSC RTO Mains exam?
Ans: Mains has Section A (Mechanical & Automobile, 240 marks) plus either Section B (Mechanical, 60 marks) or Section C (Automobile, 60 marks), depending on background.
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