KSRTC-SWIFT Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 1,040 Driver, Conductor and Driver-cum-Conductor Posts

KSRTC-SWIFT Ltd., a Government of Kerala company, has invited online applications for 1,040 vacancies for Driver, Conductor and Driver-cum-Conductor positions. The recruitment is being conducted through the Centre for Management Development (CMD), Kerala.

Eligible candidates can apply online until 22 October 2026, 5:00 PM. Applicants should carefully check the post-specific licence, educational qualification, experience and physical fitness requirements before submitting the form.

Important: These are temporary, contractual, daily-wage engagements. They do not provide a claim to permanent employment in KSRTC, KSRTC-SWIFT or any government institution.

KSRTC-SWIFT Recruitment 2026: Overview

Important Dates

Vacancy Details

Eligibility Criteria

1. Driver — 385 Posts

• Must have passed Class 9 from a recognised institution.
• Must hold a valid Heavy Motor Vehicle (HMV) driving licence with the required heavy-goods and heavy-passenger vehicle endorsements.
• Generally, at least seven years must have elapsed since obtaining a motor vehicle licence, including at least three years holding an HMV licence. The notification provides an exception for eligible ex-servicemen.
• Must meet the prescribed eyesight, medical fitness and physical standards.

2. Conductor — 345 Posts

• Must have passed Class 10.
• Must hold a valid conductor licence under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988.
• Candidates who do not hold the licence at selection must obtain and produce it within one month of appointment, as specified in the notification.

3. Driver-cum-Conductor — 310 Posts

• Must have passed Class 10.
• Must hold a valid heavy-vehicle driving licence.
• Must have at least five years of experience driving heavy passenger vehicles with more than 30 seats.
• Experience must be supported by the documents specified in the notification.
• A conductor licence must be obtained within the prescribed period after selection if not already held.

Age Limit and Physical Standards

The notification specifies strict medical and eyesight standards for driving posts. Candidates should check the official notice for the prescribed medical certificates, eligibility exceptions and other conditions. Do not assume that age relaxation applies unless the notification allows it.

Conductor and Driver-cum-Conductor applicants must also be able to read and write Malayalam and English and perform basic arithmetic.

Salary and Service Conditions

The advertised daily wage is ₹715 for an eight-hour duty.

Other reported benefits and conditions include:

• Overtime payment of ₹130 per hour.
• Applicable kilometre, night and collection allowances.
• Incentives or additional batta under the prescribed conditions.
• EPF and ESI benefits, where applicable.

The engagement is not a permanent salaried government post. Work is assigned according to the company's requirements and rotation from the rank list.

Security Deposit and Service Bond

Selected candidates must note these important conditions:

• A refundable, interest-free security deposit of ₹30,000 is required under the contract.
• Candidates who complete training must serve KSRTC-SWIFT for two years, subject to the prescribed service conditions.
• The contract specifies a minimum of 240 duties per year.
• The deposit may be forfeited if the candidate breaks the applicable service bond or contract conditions.

Read the official notification and contract terms carefully before applying.

Selection Process

Selection depends on the post applied for:

Eligible candidates are shortlisted and placed on a rank list according to the recruitment rules. Temporary engagement is offered as vacancies arise; being on the rank list does not guarantee immediate employment.

Application Fee

Payment must be made online through the prescribed application portal.

How to Apply Online

1. Visit the official CMD recruitment page: Click here
2. Select the relevant post: Driver, Conductor or Driver-cum-Conductor.
3. Open the application portal and register using your own mobile number and email address.
4. Enter personal details, educational qualifications, licence information and required experience.
5. Upload your photograph, signature and supporting documents in the prescribed format.
6. Pay the application fee online.
7. Review the application carefully and submit it.
8. Save or print the confirmation for future reference.

Apply before the deadline to avoid last-minute technical issues.