About This Recruitment
KSRTC SWIFT, a government-owned company managing long-distance bus services in Kerala, is hiring for 1,040 temporary daily-wage positions. These openings include 385 Drivers, 345 Conductors, and 310 Driver-cum-Conductors. The selected candidates will be engaged on a contract basis with no entitlement to permanent employment. Payment is set at Rs. 715 for an eight-hour duty, with overtime paid at Rs. 130 per hour, in addition to various allowances and social security benefits like EPF and ESI. Applications must be submitted online by 22 October 2026, 5:00 PM.
Who Can Apply
Applicants must be between 21 and 55 years old as of 22 October 2026. For the Driver posts, a minimum educational qualification of 9th standard pass along with a valid Heavy Motor Vehicle (HMV) licence is required. Conductors should have completed 10th standard and hold a conductor licence under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, which can be submitted within a month after joining. The Driver-cum-Conductor role demands a 10th pass qualification, a valid HMV licence, and at least five years of driving experience. Physical standards include a height of at least 158 cm, a normal chest measurement of 76 cm, and good eyesight with 6/6 distant and 0.5 Snellen near vision in each eye for driver positions.
| Post | Licence | Vacancies | Minimum education |
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| Driver | Valid HMV licence with Heavy Goods and Heavy Passenger endorsements | 385 | 9th class pass from a recognised board or institution |
| Conductor | Valid conductor licence under the MV Act 1988 (may be produced within one month of appointment) | 345 | 10th class pass |
| Driver-cum-Conductor | Valid heavy driving licence under the MV Act 1988; conductor licence to be obtained after selection within the time fixed | 310 | 10th class pass |
| Total | | 1,040 | |
Selection Process
The selection process varies by post. Drivers will undergo a driving skill test followed by an interview. Conductors are required to take a written test and then attend an interview. Candidates for the Driver-cum-Conductor role must clear both a written test and a driving skill test before the interview. The recruitment is based on a rank list formed from these assessments, which remains valid for one year from the date it is published.
| Driver | Driving skill test, then interview |
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| Conductor | Written test, then interview |
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| Driver-cum-Conductor | Written test and driving skill test, then interview |
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