KSRTC SWIFT, a Government of Kerala company that operates KSRTC's long-distance bus services, has announced recruitment for Driver, Conductor and Driver-cum-Conductor posts, taking the total vacancies to 1,040. These are temporary daily-wage engagements under contract, filled by rotation from a rank list, and the work involves operating buses on long-distance routes across the state. The page brings together every detail a candidate needs for this hiring drive.
KSRTC SWIFT Driver, Conductor and More Recruitment 2026
Posted 10 Oct 2026Updated 10 Oct 2026KS-GL01/17/2026-GL-K-SWIFT
Total Vacancies
1040
Last Date
22 Oct
4 days left
Apply Mode
Online
Contract
Status
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Recruitment status
Applications open
Last date 22 Oct 2026 · 4 days left
- Notification07 Oct
- Applications Opentill 22 Oct
About KSRTC SWIFT Driver, Conductor and Driver-cum-Conductor Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- KSRTC SWIFT
- Advertisement No.
- KS-GL01/17/2026-GL-K-SWIFT
- Post Name
- Driver, Conductor and Driver-cum-Conductor
- Job Location
- Kerala
- Job Type
- Contract
- Age Limit
- 21–55 years
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
- Credentials Required
- Valid Heavy Motor Vehicle licence with Heavy Goods and Heavy Passenger endorsements (Driver); valid conductor licence under the Motor Vehicles Act 1988 (Conductor); valid heavy driving licence under the MV Act 1988 (Driver-cum-Conductor)
- Tenure
- Temporary daily-wage engagement; candidates who complete training serve a two-year bond with at least 240 duties a year
Vacancy Breakdown
Driver
385
Conductor
345
Driver-cum-Conductor
310
Total1,040
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| Driver | 385 |
| Conductor | 345 |
| Driver-cum-Conductor | 310 |
| Grand Total | 1,040 |
Eligibility Details
Requirements differ by post — open a post to see its own.
Driver385 posts
- Qualification
- 9th class pass from a recognised board or institution. A valid Heavy Motor Vehicle licence with Heavy Goods and Heavy Passenger vehicle endorsements is mandatory, and the valid HMV licence must be in hand for the ground test and road test.
- Experience
- At least 7 years since obtaining a motor vehicle licence, of which at least 3 years holding the HMV licence. This condition does not apply to ex-servicemen who hold an HMV licence.
- Note
- Desirable: knowledge of vehicle operation and the ability to identify and fix minor faults.
Conductor345 posts
- Qualification
- 10th class pass from a recognised board or institution. A valid conductor licence under the Motor Vehicles Act 1988; candidates who do not hold one at the time of selection must produce a valid licence within one month of appointment.
- Note
- Must be able to read and write Malayalam and English and know basic arithmetic (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division).
Driver-cum-Conductor310 posts
- Qualification
- 10th class pass. A valid heavy driving licence under the MV Act 1988; if selected, a conductor licence must be obtained from the Motor Vehicles Department within the time fixed.
- Experience
- At least 5 years' experience driving heavy passenger vehicles with more than 30 seats, proved by a copy of Motor Transport Workers Welfare Fund contribution or experience certificates from Government institutions.
- Note
- Desirable: knowledge of vehicle operation and the ability to fix minor faults.
Age Limit
21 to 55 years as on 22 October 2026 (last date of application)
Physical Standards
All candidates
Gender: All
Height: 158 cm
Chest: 76 cm (normal)
| Category | Gender | Height | Chest |
|---|---|---|---|
| All candidates | All | 158 cm | 76 cm (normal) |
Application Fee
All candidates
Rs. 100
Selection Process
Each post has its own selection and exam — open a post to see its tests and marks.
Driver385 posts
- Stages
- Driving Skill Test — Driving skill test before the selection committee.
- Interview — Interview before the selection committee.
Conductor345 posts
- Stages
- Written Test — Written test before the selection committee.
- Interview — Interview before the selection committee.
Driver-cum-Conductor310 posts
- Stages
- Written Test — Written test before the selection committee.
- Driving Skill Test — Driving skill test before the selection committee.
- Interview — Interview before the selection committee.
- 1Scrutiny and Shortlisting
Applications are scrutinised and a shortlist is prepared.
- 2Interview
Shortlisted candidates appear before a selection committee constituted for this appointment.
Salary Structure
Rs. 715 for an 8-hour duty including sign-in and sign-off; overtime Rs. 130 per hour beyond 8 hours; kilometre, night and collection allowances; incentive batta; EPF and ESI
How to Apply
- 1Open cmd.kerala.gov.in and open the KSRTC SWIFT Driver / Conductor / Driver-cum-Conductor application
- 2Fill in the online application form
- 3Upload self-attested copies of certificates proving educational qualification, experience and age, and a passport-size photograph
- 4Pay the Rs. 100 fee online
- 5Submit the application on or before 22 October 2026, 5:00 PM
Documents to Carry / Upload
•Self-attested copies of certificates proving educational qualification
•Experience and age
•Passport-size photograph
•Valid HMV licence with Heavy Goods and Heavy Passenger endorsements
•Conductor licence
•Motor Transport Workers Welfare Fund contribution copy or Government experience certificates
•Ophthalmologist's certificate
•Police Clearance Certificate
•Demand draft for Rs. 30
•000
Important Details
- The engagement is temporary and daily-wage under a contract with KSRTC SWIFT, filled by rotation from a rank list valid for one year, and gives no claim to permanent appointment in KSRTC, KSRTC SWIFT or any Government institution.
- Selected candidates deposit Rs. 30,000 as interest-free refundable security by demand draft and must serve two years with at least 240 duties a year, failing which the deposit is not refunded.
- Selected candidates must produce a Police Clearance Certificate from the police station of their residence within 10 days.
- Anyone removed from service after appointment in KSRTC SWIFT, or who left KSRTC SWIFT without authorisation after signing its contract, is not eligible.
- KSRTC employees may work in KSRTC SWIFT on working arrangement or deputation under a separate agreement, continue to draw their KSRTC salary, and receive only the eligible incentives, allowances and batta from SWIFT; those with five or more years' experience are given preference.
Allowances and Duty Pattern
- Kilometre allowance, night allowance and collection batta at the rates in force.
- Incentive batta under SWIFT's incentive scheme on additional revenue, plus incentives for accident-free, damage-free and punctual service, clean buses, proper uniform and good passenger relations.
- One duty a day and one weekly off; attendance as per the approved duty roster.
- Duty pattern follows the Motor Transport Workers Act 1961 and Rules 1962; duty assignment, route selection and duty pattern are decided by management.
Security Deposit and Service Bond
At the time of signing the contract, a demand draft for Rs. 30,000 in favour of the Chairman and Managing Director, KSRTC-SWIFT, is held as interest-free security for the whole period of temporary service and refunded per the contract on resignation or on retirement at 56. Candidates who complete training must serve KSRTC SWIFT for two years with at least 240 duties a year, otherwise the deposit is not refunded.
Vision and Health Standards
For Driver and Driver-cum-Conductor posts, distant vision must be 6/6 Snellen and near vision 0.5 Snellen in each eye, with full vision in each eye. Colour blindness, any disease of the eye or eyelids, or any defect of vision in either eye is disqualifying. A medical certificate stating these vision details must be obtained from an ophthalmologist in Government service. Fitness and eyesight to work duties of up to 10 hours under the MV Act must be certified by a doctor not below the rank of Civil Surgeon and an ophthalmologist, and the fitness certificate is produced to KSRTC SWIFT at the time of appointment.
Service Conditions
- Buses run on a bus crew management system with two sets of crew (four persons) per bus and a reserve pool to cover leave.
- Crew must report to the bus bay an hour before departure, check the bus inside and out, keep it clean, display destination boards and wear the prescribed uniform.
- Unauthorised absence or late reporting that causes a service cancellation or delayed departure is the crew's full responsibility and the loss is recovered from them.
- Damage to a bus above Rs. 1 lakh caused by the crew can lead to dismissal with no liability on the company; damage below that is recovered proportionately. Buses carry cameras.
- Operating or taking part in a service under the influence of alcohol means immediate dismissal without notice.
- Conductors remit the day's collection to KSRTC's ticket and cash section or the designated bank account and submit the receipt; passengers found without tickets by checking inspectors lead to fines or dismissal.
- Crew handle passenger luggage, contact online-reservation passengers in advance, help elderly and disabled passengers, change a punctured tyre with the stepney during a breakdown, and keep a visitors' book available.
- Repeated complaints that damage public confidence in SWIFT services lead to forfeiture of the deposit and recovery of losses.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are these permanent KSRTC jobs?
No. They are temporary daily-wage engagements under a contract with KSRTC SWIFT, filled by rotation from a rank list valid for one year, and give no claim to permanent appointment in KSRTC, KSRTC SWIFT or any Government institution.
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