KSRTC SWIFT Recruitment 2026: Driver, Conductor & Driver-cum-Conductor – 1040 Posts

Table of Contents

1. KSRTC SWIFT Recruitment 2026 Overview
2. Vacancy Details
3. Educational Qualification
4. Age Limit
5. Application Fee
6. Important Dates
7. Selection Process
8. How to Apply for KSRTC SWIFT Recruitment 2026
9. Important Links
10. Frequently Asked Questions
11. Disclaimer
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✓ Last verified on 14 October 2026 from official notification

KSRTC SWIFT Recruitment 2026 has been announced by KSRTC SWIFT Ltd., a Kerala Government company, for 1040 vacancies of Driver (385), Conductor (345) and Driver-cum-Conductor (310) for its long-distance bus services. Online applications are invited till 22 October 2026, 5:00 PM.

KSRTC SWIFT Recruitment 2026 Overview

Particulars	Details
Organization Name	KSRTC SWIFT Ltd. (Government of Kerala)
Post Name	Driver, Conductor & Driver-cum-Conductor
Advertisement / Notification Number	KS-GL01/17/2026-GL-K-SWIFT dated 07.10.2026
Total Vacancies	1040
Job Location	Kerala
Application Mode	Online
Official Website	cmd.kerala.gov.in
Apply Start Date	Not Mentioned in Official Notification
Last Date to Apply	22 October 2026 (5:00 PM)

Vacancy Details

Post Name	Vacancies	Pay Scale / Salary
Driver	385	Rs. 715 per duty (8 hours), Rs. 130 per extra hour
Conductor	345	Rs. 715 per duty (8 hours), Rs. 130 per extra hour
Driver-cum-Conductor	310	Rs. 715 per duty (8 hours), Rs. 130 per extra hour

Selected candidates are engaged on a daily wage basis, with one duty per day and one weekly off. Incentives and collection batta are as per company rules.

Educational Qualification

Post Name	Required Qualification	Additional Requirement / Experience
Driver	Class 9 pass from a recognised board/institution	Valid Heavy Motor Vehicle licence (compulsory), held for 7 years with at least 3 years of HMV licence; endorsement for heavy goods and heavy passenger vehicles; must bring the licence for ground and road tests
Conductor	Class 10 pass from a recognised board/institution	Valid Conductor licence under MV Act 1988 (those without it must produce a valid licence within 1 month of appointment)
Driver-cum-Conductor	Class 10 pass from a recognised board/institution	Heavy driving licence under MV Act 1988; Conductor licence within the time set by Motor Vehicles Department if selected; at least 5 years driving experience on vehicles with more than 30 seats

Physical standard for all posts: height 158 cm and chest (normal) 76 cm. Vision: 6/6 Snellen (distance) and 0.5 Snellen (near) in each eye, with no colour blindness. A medical fitness certificate is required at appointment.

Age Limit

Particulars	Details
Minimum Age	21 years
Maximum Age	55 years
Age Calculation Date	22 October 2026 (last date of application)
Age Relaxation	Not Mentioned in Official Notification

Application Fee

Category	Application Fee	Payment Mode
All Categories	Rs. 100/-	Online

Important Dates

Event	Date
Notification Date	07 October 2026
Last Date to Apply Online	22 October 2026, 5:00 PM

Selection Process

• Driver: driving skill test conducted by the selection committee, followed by interview.
• Conductor: written examination, followed by interview.
• Driver-cum-Conductor: written examination and driving skill test, followed by interview.
• A rank list is published and temporary appointments are made from it. The rank list is valid for one year.

How to Apply for KSRTC SWIFT Recruitment 2026

1. Visit www.cmd.kerala.gov.in and open the online application for the post.
2. Fill in the details and upload self-attested copies of education, experience and age certificates with a passport size photo.
3. Pay the Rs. 100 application fee online and submit before 22 October 2026, 5:00 PM.

Important conditions: selected candidates must serve at least 2 years (minimum 240 duties per year) or forfeit the Rs. 30,000 security deposit, which is submitted as a demand draft in favour of the Chairman & Managing Director, KSRTC-SWIFT at the time of appointment. A Police Clearance Certificate must be submitted within 10 days of selection.

Important Links

Particulars	Link
Official Notification PDF	Click Here
Apply Online Link	Click Here
Official Website	cmd.kerala.gov.in

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the last date for KSRTC SWIFT Recruitment 2026?

The last date is 22 October 2026 at 5:00 PM.

2. How many vacancies are there?

1040: 385 Driver, 345 Conductor and 310 Driver-cum-Conductor.

3. What is the salary?

Rs. 715 per duty of 8 hours, with Rs. 130 per extra hour.

4. What is the age limit?

21 to 55 years as on the last date of application.

5. What is the application fee?

Rs. 100, paid online.

Disclaimer

Candidates are advised to read the official notification carefully before applying. The information in this article is prepared for quick reference only. For complete and updated details, including eligibility conditions, reservation rules, and application instructions, please visit the official website or read the official notification.

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