KSRTC SWIFT Driver, Conductor Recruitment 2026: 1,040 Posts (Applications Closed)
KSRTC SWIFT (a Government of Kerala establishment)
Published
- Posts
- 1,040
- Last date
- 22 Oct 2026
- Qualification
- 10th Pass
- Location
- Across India
Applications for this recruitment have closed on 22 Oct 2026. The page is kept for reference, for admit card, answer key and result updates.
KSRTC SWIFT, a Government of Kerala establishment, is hiring 1,040 Drivers, Conductors and Driver-cum-Conductors for its long-distance bus services across Kerala. You need a valid heavy motor vehicle licence for driver posts and a 10th class pass for conductor and driver-cum-conductor posts. Applications close on 22 October 2026 at 5:00 PM.
Who Should Apply for KSRTC SWIFT Driver, Conductor 2026
This suits candidates with a 9th or 10th class pass and a heavy vehicle licence, aged 21 to 55, who meet the height and vision rules; candidates without a heavy licence should not assume they qualify for driver posts.
The exact qualification, age and other conditions are under Eligibility Criteria.
Watch Out Before You Apply
- Apply only online at www.cmd.kerala.gov.in; paper or offline applications are not accepted.
- Keep your heavy motor vehicle licence valid and check that it has been held for the required years before you apply.
- Carry a medical certificate from a government ophthalmologist confirming your vision, because the vision standard is strict.
- Get a police clearance certificate from your local police station dated within the last 10 days before you join.
- Upload self-attested experience certificates, because unattested copies may be treated as incomplete.
KSRTC SWIFT Driver, Conductor 2026: हिंदी में सारांश
KSRTC SWIFT (केरल सरकार का एक प्रतिष्ठान) ने ड्राइवर, कंडक्टर और ड्राइवर-कम-कंडक्टर पदों के लिए भर्ती निकाली है, जिसमें कुल 1040 रिक्तियाँ हैं। ड्राइवर पद पर 385, कंडक्टर पर 345 और ड्राइवर-कम-कंडक्टर पर 310 रिक्तियाँ हैं। आवेदक की आयु 21 से 55 वर्ष के बीच होनी चाहिए, और ड्राइवर पद के लिए 9वीं तथा कंडक्टर व ड्राइवर-कम-कंडक्टर पदों के लिए 10वीं कक्षा उत्तीर्ण होना आवश्यक है। आवेदन www.cmd.kerala.gov.in पर ऑनलाइन किए जाने हैं, और अंतिम तिथि 22 अक्टूबर 2026 है, शाम 5 बजे तक।
Download the KSRTC SWIFT Driver, Conductor Notification PDF
Read the full notice for eligibility, category-wise vacancies and reservation, certificate formats and how to apply.
Important Dates
| Notification date | 7 Oct 2026 |
|---|---|
| Last date to apply | 22 Oct 2026, 5:00 PM |
| Online application closing | 22/10/2026 before 5 PM |
| Published on this site | 11 Oct 2026 |
KSRTC SWIFT Driver, Conductor 2026 Vacancy Details
Total posts: 1,040
| Post | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Driver | 385 |
| Conductor | 345 |
| Driver-cum-Conductor | 310 |
KSRTC SWIFT Driver, Conductor 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- Driver: 9th class pass from recognised board/institution, with valid heavy motor vehicle licence
- Conductor: 10th class pass from recognised board/institution, with valid conductor licence under MV Act 1988 (to be obtained within 1 month of selection if not held)
- Driver-cum-Conductor: 10th class pass from recognised board/institution, with valid heavy driving licence and conductor licence
Age Limit
21 to 55 years (as on 22 Oct 2026)
Check your age for this post
Age is counted on 22 Oct 2026; upper limit 55 years, minimum 21.
Category relaxation is not added: see Age Relaxation below. If limits differ by post, use the age for your post in the notification.
Other Conditions
- Driver: motor vehicle licence held for 7 years, including heavy motor vehicle licence for at least 3 years
- Driver-cum-Conductor: heavy driving licence; experience in driving heavy passenger vehicles with more than 30 seats for at least 5 years
- Height 158 cm; chest (normal) 76 cm
- Vision: 6/6 Snellen distance and 0.5 Snellen near in each eye, with a medical certificate from a government ophthalmologist
- Medical fitness certificate to be produced before joining
- Working knowledge of Malayalam and English reading and writing (Conductor and Driver-cum-Conductor)
Posts located in: Kerala. Check domicile and reservation rules in the notification.
Application Fee
| Application fee | ₹100 (online payment only) |
|---|
Security deposit of ₹30,000 payable in the name of the Chairman & Managing Director, KSRTC SWIFT (refundable on completion of tenure).
KSRTC SWIFT Driver, Conductor 2026 Salary and Pay Scale
The pay is a daily wage of ₹715 per 8-hour duty, with ₹130 per hour of overtime beyond 8 hours. The notification does not state a monthly basic pay figure.
As printed in the notification: Daily wage of ₹715 per duty, for 8 hours duty; overtime allowance of ₹130 per hour beyond 8 hours
KSRTC SWIFT Driver, Conductor 2026 Selection Process
- Driver: driving skill test by selection committee, then interview
- Conductor: written test conducted by selection committee, then interview
- Driver-cum-Conductor: written test and driving skill test, then interview
- Rank list published; appointment is temporary and based on rotation from the list
How to Apply for KSRTC SWIFT Driver, Conductor 2026
- Apply online at www.cmd.kerala.gov.in before 5 PM on 22/10/2026
- Upload educational qualifications, experience certificates, age and passport size photo
Required Documents
- Educational certificates
- Experience certificates (self-attested)
- Passport size photo
- Police clearance certificate (PCC) valid for 10 days from a Tahsildar/Police station
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What Happens After Selection
Selected candidates are engaged on the terms set out in the notice, usually for a fixed period with a fixed monthly remuneration.
Contracts may be renewed depending on need and performance, but they do not create a right to a regular post.
The notification and the appointment letter set out the exact terms for this recruitment.
KSRTC SWIFT Driver, Conductor 2026: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I apply for a driver post if I only have a light motor vehicle licence?
No. Driver posts require a valid heavy motor vehicle licence, held for at least 3 years, and the licence must be held for 7 years in total.
Do I need to pay the security deposit when I apply?
The notification says the ₹30,000 security deposit is required from selected candidates, payable in the name of the Chairman & Managing Director, KSRTC SWIFT. The application fee is ₹100 and is paid online.
Is there negative marking in the written test?
The notification does not say.
Can I apply if I am a former member of the armed forces?
The notification does not say.
Abbreviations on This Page
- MV Act
- Motor Vehicles Act
- PCC
- Police Clearance Certificate
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Source: compiled from the official notification issued by KSRTC SWIFT (a Government of Kerala establishment). The official notification is the final authority, so read it in full before applying.
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