KSRTC SWIFT Recruitment 2026 has opened applications for 1,040 posts including Drivers, Conductors, and Driver‑cum‑Conductors. The last date to apply online is October 22, 2026, with candidates required to be between 21–55 years of age. Selection will be based on written tests, driving skill tests, and interviews.
📌 Key Recruitment Details
- Organization: Kerala State Road Transport Corporation SWIFT (K‑SWIFT)
- Notification Date: October 11, 2026
- Total Vacancies: 1,040 posts
- Application Deadline: October 22, 2026
- Application Fee: ₹100 (online payment)
- Age Limit: 21–55 years (relaxations as per rules)
- Official Website: cmd.kerala.gov.in cmd.kerala.gov.in
📊 Vacancy Breakdown
| Post | Vacancies | Minimum Qualification | Licence Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Driver | 385 | 9th pass | Valid HMV licence with Heavy Goods & Passenger endorsements |
| Conductor | 345 | 10th pass | Valid conductor licence (can be produced within 1 month of appointment) |
| Driver‑cum‑Conductor | 310 | 10th pass | Heavy driving licence + conductor licence within fixed time |
Total Vacancies: 1,040
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
- Driver:
- 9th pass, valid HMV licence with endorsements.
- At least 7 years since obtaining motor vehicle licence, 3 years holding HMV licence.
- Ex‑servicemen exempted from experience condition.
- Conductor:
- 10th pass, valid conductor licence under MV Act 1988.
- Must produce licence within 1 month if not available at selection.
- Driver‑cum‑Conductor:
- 10th pass, valid heavy driving licence.
- 5 years’ experience driving heavy passenger vehicles with >30 seats.
- Must obtain conductor licence after selection.
🏋️ Physical & Medical Standards
- Height: 158 cm minimum
- Chest: 76 cm (normal)
- Vision (Drivers): 6/6 distant, 0.5 near vision in each eye; no colour blindness or defects.
- Language: Must read/write Malayalam & English, basic arithmetic knowledge.
- Police Clearance: Required within 10 days of selection.
💰 Salary & Benefits
- Wage: ₹715 per 8‑hour duty (Govt. Order G.O. (Rt) 81/2019/Fin).
- Overtime: ₹130 per hour beyond 8 hours.
- Allowances: Kilometre allowance, night allowance, collection batta, incentive batta for accident‑free service, punctuality, clean buses, proper uniform, good passenger relations.
- EPF & ESI: Applicable.
- Security Deposit: ₹30,000 demand draft (refundable after service).
- Service Bond: 2 years with minimum 240 duties per year.
📝 Selection Process
- Driver: Driving skill test + Interview
- Conductor: Written test + Interview
- Driver‑cum‑Conductor: Written test + Driving skill test + Interview
🚀 How to Apply
- Visit cmd.kerala.gov.in cmd.kerala.gov.in
- Fill online application before October 22, 2026.
- Pay ₹100 application fee online.
- Upload scanned documents (photo, signature, ID proof).
- Review and submit form carefully.
- Print final submitted form for records.