KSRTC-SWIFT Driver, Conductor and Driver-cum-Conductor Recruitment 2026

Recruitment Overview

KSRTC-SWIFT Limited has officially released notification reference Official Notification for the engagement of 1040 vacancies in Kerala. This notification announces direct recruitment for KSRTC-SWIFT Driver, Conductor and Driver-cum-Conductor Recruitment 2026. Eligible candidates can submit their applications on the official recruitment portal before Refer official notification. Review the overview table below for key administrative details.

Important Dates and Registration Schedule

Candidates must strictly adhere to the schedule announced in Official Notification.

Vacancy Distribution and Seat Matrix

Under Official Notification, 1040 posts have been advertised. Seat allocations verified from the notification are outlined below.

Designated Posts and Cadres

Recruitment covers the following verified cadres and positions:

• Driver
• Conductor
• Driver-cum-Conductor

Category-Wise Seat Distribution

The total 1040 vacancies are distributed across social categories as verified from the official notice:

Post-Wise Vacancy Distribution

Reservation Policy: Statutory vertical and horizontal reservations apply as per notification guidelines.

Eligibility Criteria, Academic Qualifications and Age Limit

Candidates must verify that they fulfill all academic, technical, service, and age criteria prior to submitting their application.

1. General Eligibility & Language Criteria

• Driver: Class 9 pass from a recognized board/institution; valid Heavy Motor Vehicle (HMV) licence; motor vehicle licence held for 7 years including at least 3 years with an HMV licence. The stated duration condition does not apply to retired military-service applicants who hold an HMV licence. Licence must endorse Heavy Goods and Heavy Passenger vehicles.
• Conductor: Class 10 pass from a recognized board/institution; valid conductor licence under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 at selection. Applicants without a conductor licence must submit one within the period specified after appointment.
• Driver-cum-Conductor: Class 10 pass; heavy driving licence under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988; obtain conductor licence within the specified period if selected; at least 5 years' driving experience in heavy passenger vehicles with more than 30 seats.

2. Age Criteria and Cut-Off Limits

• Age Criteria: 21-55 years as of the last date for submitting applications. The closing date is not provided in the supplied extract.

Application Fee

Application fee particulars are not specified in the released notification extract. Candidates should verify fee requirements, if any, on the official application portal prior to locking their submission.

Selection Procedure, Merit Formulation and Verification

Selection under advertisement Official Notification is strictly based on the norms established by the recruitment board.

Selection under advertisement Official Notification will be conducted strictly as specified in the official notification document.

Step-by-Step Online Application Procedure

Applications must be submitted exclusively via the designated recruitment portal as outlined in notification Official Notification.

1. Visit the official application portal: KSRTC-SWIFT Limited Portal.
2. Locate the online application link for engagement notification Official Notification.
3. Upload scanned copies of required certificates (domicile, caste, educational marksheets, income certificate) as prompted by the portal.
4. Preview all entries carefully and complete the final submission.

Crucial Traps and Points to Verify Before Submitting

Carefully note the following clauses from the official notification to avoid disqualification during scrutiny:

• Important Requirement: Age must be 21-55 years as of the last date for submitting applications.
• Important Requirement: Minimum height stated is 158 cm; normal chest measurement stated is 76 cm.
• Important Requirement: Driver applicants must hold a valid HMV licence with the specified endorsements to participate in ground and road tests.
• Important Requirement: Driver-cum-Conductor applicants need at least 5 years' experience driving heavy passenger vehicles with more than 30 seats, supported by evidence described in the notification.
• Important Requirement: For Driver and Driver-cum-Conductor posts, the extract states distant vision of 6/6 Snellen and near vision of 0.5 Snellen in each eye. Colour blindness and specified eye/eyelid conditions or visual impairment are disqualifying according to the supplied text.
• Important Requirement: The supplied extract does not specify application dates, fee, application URL, salary, category-wise reservation or the complete selection procedure. Check the full official notification.

Official Links and Notification Download

Frequently Asked Questions

How many vacancies are announced?

The supplied extract lists 1,040 vacancies: 385 Driver, 345 Conductor and 310 Driver-cum-Conductor.

What is the age limit?

Candidates must be 21-55 years old as of the last date for submitting applications. The closing date is not stated in the supplied extract.

What is the minimum qualification for Driver?

Class 9 pass from a recognized board or institution, plus the specified HMV licence, endorsements and licence-experience requirements.

What is the minimum qualification for Conductor?

Class 10 pass from a recognized board or institution, plus the conductor-licence requirement.

What experience is required for Driver-cum-Conductor?

At least 5 years' driving experience in heavy passenger vehicles with more than 30 seats, supported by the evidence described in the notification.

What is the recruitment location for this notification?

The recruitment is located in Kerala under KSRTC-SWIFT Limited.