KSRTC SWIFT Recruitment 2026: 1,040 Driver and Conductor Vacancies

Updated 12 October 2026. KSRTC-SWIFT Ltd, a Government of Kerala company, has invited applications for 1,040 temporary, daily-wage engagements for Driver, Conductor and Driver-cum-Conductor roles. The official recruitment page hosted by the Centre for Management Development (CMD) gives the last date as 22 October 2026 at 5:00 PM. Applicants should read the official notification before applying and should understand that these are contract/daily-wage engagements, not an assurance of permanent government appointment.

Recruitment overview

Post-wise vacancy details

Nature of engagement and remuneration

The reported remuneration is ₹715 for an eight-hour duty, with additional payment of ₹130 per hour for extra duty and applicable allowances, including EPF and ESI where provided under the engagement terms. Candidates must check the official notification for the exact duty conditions, payment rules, deductions, contract duration, roster arrangements and required deposit or security conditions. These are temporary engagements; applicants should not interpret selection as a promise of permanent absorption into KSRTC or another government service.

Eligibility for Driver

Published details indicate that Driver applicants must have passed SSLC/Class 10 and hold a current Heavy Motor Vehicle driving licence with the prescribed heavy-goods and heavy-passenger vehicle endorsements. The official notification may prescribe further experience, licence validity and other conditions. Candidates must ensure that their licence remains valid for all relevant stages and covers the vehicle classes required for the post.

Eligibility for Conductor

Conductor applicants should verify the required education, conductor licence and the timing allowed for producing the licence in the official notification. The published recruitment summary states that the conductor licence may be produced within one month of appointment; candidates must confirm this provision and any other conditions in the notification rather than relying on a summary.

Eligibility for Driver-cum-Conductor

This role combines driving duties with conductor responsibilities. Candidates should check the heavy-vehicle licence requirement and the official rule for obtaining or producing the conductor licence after selection, if applicable. The requirements for this role are not necessarily identical to those for a Driver-only or Conductor-only application.

Age limit

Recruitment coverage reports an age range of 21 to 55 years for this drive, but applicants must confirm the exact age reference date and any post-specific conditions in the official notification. Do not rely on age information from an older KSRTC SWIFT recruitment. If your age is near either limit, check the notification before paying or submitting the form.

Selection process

The final selection process, qualifying standards, dates and document checks are determined by the official notification and recruiting authority. Monitor CMD’s recruitment page for any later communication.

Application fee

Published information reports an application fee of ₹100 per application. Confirm the amount and accepted payment method on the official application page before completing payment. Save the receipt or transaction reference and verify the payment status before retrying a failed transaction.

How to apply online

1. Open the official CMD recruitment page.
2. Read the KSRTC-SWIFT notification in full and select the appropriate post.
3. Check education, age, licence, experience and contract conditions for that post.
4. Prepare the required photograph, identity proof, educational certificate, licence and other requested records.
5. Complete the online form carefully and upload files in the specified format.
6. Pay the applicable fee through the official portal.
7. Review all entries, submit the application before 5:00 PM on 22 October 2026 and save the acknowledgement.
8. Check the official portal for skill-test, written-test, interview and document-verification updates.

Documents checklist

• SSLC/Class 10 or other prescribed educational certificate.
• Valid driving licence and required endorsements for driving posts.
• Conductor licence or related proof as prescribed for conductor roles.
• Proof of age and identity.
• Experience or other certificates, if specifically required.
• Photograph, signature and application-fee receipt.

Important dates

Common mistakes to avoid

• Applying for a driving post with an expired or incorrect vehicle-class licence.
• Assuming the temporary engagement guarantees permanent appointment.
• Using a deadline from an old notification.
• Submitting an incomplete form or unreadable certificate.
• Failing to save the final application and payment receipt.

Official links

• CMD notification and application link
• KSRTC-SWIFT official website

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Frequently asked questions

How many vacancies are there?

The recruitment advertises 1,040 engagements: 385 Driver, 345 Conductor and 310 Driver-cum-Conductor.

What is the last date?

Online applications close on 22 October 2026 at 5:00 PM.

Is this a permanent government job?

No. The advertised roles are temporary/daily-wage engagements under the stated terms and do not automatically confer permanent appointment.

Where can I apply?

Use the official CMD recruitment page linked above.

Check your licence and role before applying

Before selecting a post, compare your licence class and endorsements against the exact requirement in the notification. A licence that permits only light motor vehicles should not be assumed sufficient for a heavy-vehicle driving role. Check the validity dates and confirm that the badge and endorsements are current. For Driver-cum-Conductor, read both the driving and conductor-related clauses; the combined post may carry obligations that do not apply to a single-role application.

Plan for the selection stages

Driver applicants should prepare for the notified practical driving assessment and interview, while Conductor applicants should review the written-test instructions when published. Driver-cum-Conductor applicants should be ready for the stages prescribed for the combined role. The official recruitment authority determines the test dates, reporting time, required originals and qualifying rules; do not assume that a stage or date from another KSRTC recruitment applies to this drive.

Keep digital and paper copies of your application, payment acknowledgement, licence, education certificate and identity proof. Monitor the CMD recruitment page after submission. If the portal shows an incomplete application or a payment problem, record the message and transaction reference and follow the official help process rather than making repeated payments without checking the status.

Understand the daily-wage terms

Evaluate the work arrangement using the official notice rather than comparing the stated duty payment directly with a permanent monthly salary. Confirm the shift length, extra-duty calculation, allowances, EPF/ESI provisions, contract duration and any security deposit or other conditions mentioned in the notice. If any term is unclear, seek clarification from the recruiting authority before accepting an engagement.

Personal application action plan

1. Today: open the official CMD notice and save a copy. Identify the exact post you intend to apply for and highlight its licence and age clauses.
2. Before filling the form: check the expiry date and endorsements on your driving licence, prepare the education and identity documents, and make sure the contact details you use are accessible.
3. During submission: compare each answer with the original certificate. Do not guess a licence number or choose a vehicle class that is not printed on your licence.
4. After submission: save the acknowledgement and fee receipt, then revisit the official CMD page for the test/interview instructions.
5. Before attending a test: read the venue notice, reporting time and list of originals required. Keep the licence valid and carry the documents stated by the authority.

Questions to clarify in the official notice

Before accepting an engagement, check the exact shift allocation, how additional duty is recorded, the calculation of overtime, the EPF/ESI provisions, the duration of the engagement, and any deposit or security requirement. The reported payment figure is not a complete monthly salary offer: actual earnings depend on the roster and the terms in the notification. The authority’s written conditions should be used to resolve any discrepancy between online summaries.