Gujarat GSRTC Driver Recruitment 2026 Notification Out - Apply Online for 4599 Posts
Vacancies
4599 vacancies
Salary
₹26,000
Qualification
Candidates must satisfy all eligibility conditions as on the last date of application i.e. 05/07/2026. All original certificates for educational qualification, age, caste, experience, and other qualifications must be in possession of the candidate at the time of applying. | Criteria Details Citizenship Indian Citizen / Subject of Nepal or Bhutan / Tibetan refugee settled before 01/01/1962 / Person of Indian origin who migrated from Pakistan, Bangladesh, Burma, Sri Lanka, Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia or Vietnam with intent to settle permanently in India. Eligibility certificate from Government required for categories other than Indian citizens. Vision Candidate must have clear/normal vision and must not have colour blindness. Educational Qualification Standard 12 Pass (10+2). Diploma after Std. 10 (10+3 or more years) is also accepted. ITI (2-year course after Std. 10) with NCVT exam passed and English paper from GSHSEB / Gujarat Open School is also equivalent. Polytechnic 3-year Diploma after Std. 10 is also equivalent. Equivalence certificate from Education Board must be produced. Computer Knowledge Basic computer knowledge certificate from a recognized training institution as per Gujarat Government resolution No. CRR-10-2007-120320-G-5, Dt. 13/08/2008; OR computer diploma/degree/certificate from a recognized university; OR Std. 10 / 12 with Computer as a subject. Driving Licence & PSV Badge Male: Valid Heavy Vehicle Licence (HGV/HPV/PSV) from RTO for public vehicle + PSV Badge. Licence must be at least 4 years old. Female: Valid Heavy Vehicle Licence + PSV Badge mandatory at the time of applying. Smart Card Driving Licence (not manual/book-type) required at document verification. Experience Male: Minimum 4 years of experience driving heavy diesel vehicles (bus/truck) after obtaining HGV/HPV/PSV licence. Experience certificate from transporter/company with owner's signature and seal is mandatory. Female: Priority given to those with heavy vehicle driving experience. Female candidates without heavy vehicle experience may be appointed after completing 2 months of satisfactory training at GSRTC's Automatic Driving Test Centre. Height Male (General): Minimum 162 cm. Male (ST): Minimum 160 cm. Female: Minimum 158 cm. Height measured only by GSRTC's authorized height machine certified by the Weights & Measures Department. No other height certificate acceptable. Reservation Benefits Only candidates who are original residents (domicile) of Gujarat are eligible for SC/ST/EWS/SEBC reservation benefits. Candidates from other states are not entitled to any reservation.
Age limit
25–35 years
Opens on
Announced
Application fee
₹300
Location
Gujarat
Closes on
7 Jun 2027
Admit card
To be announced
About this recruitment
Gujarat State Road Transport Corporation (GSRTC) has officially announced the Driver Recruitment 2026 with 4599 openings. The detailed notification was published on 06/06/2026 at https://ojas.gujarat.gov.in and https://gsrtc.in. Candidates who meet the age criteria and hold a valid Heavy Vehicle Driving Licence with PSV Badge and minimum 4 years of experience in driving heavy vehicles including diesel buses can now submit their online applications from 06/06/2026 to 05/07/2026 (up to 23:59 hours). Direct links to download the notification and apply online are shared below.
Eligibility
Candidates must satisfy all eligibility conditions as on the last date of application i.e. 05/07/2026. All original certificates for educational qualification, age, caste, experience, and other qualifications must be in possession of the candidate at the time of applying. | Criteria Details Citizenship Indian Citizen / Subject of Nepal or Bhutan / Tibetan refugee settled before 01/01/1962 / Person of Indian origin who migrated from Pakistan, Bangladesh, Burma, Sri Lanka, Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia or Vietnam with intent to settle permanently in India. Eligibility certificate from Government required for categories other than Indian citizens. Vision Candidate must have clear/normal vision and must not have colour blindness. Educational Qualification Standard 12 Pass (10+2). Diploma after Std. 10 (10+3 or more years) is also accepted. ITI (2-year course after Std. 10) with NCVT exam passed and English paper from GSHSEB / Gujarat Open School is also equivalent. Polytechnic 3-year Diploma after Std. 10 is also equivalent. Equivalence certificate from Education Board must be produced. Computer Knowledge Basic computer knowledge certificate from a recognized training institution as per Gujarat Government resolution No. CRR-10-2007-120320-G-5, Dt. 13/08/2008; OR computer diploma/degree/certificate from a recognized university; OR Std. 10 / 12 with Computer as a subject. Driving Licence & PSV Badge Male: Valid Heavy Vehicle Licence (HGV/HPV/PSV) from RTO for public vehicle + PSV Badge. Licence must be at least 4 years old. Female: Valid Heavy Vehicle Licence + PSV Badge mandatory at the time of applying. Smart Card Driving Licence (not manual/book-type) required at document verification. Experience Male: Minimum 4 years of experience driving heavy diesel vehicles (bus/truck) after obtaining HGV/HPV/PSV licence. Experience certificate from transporter/company with owner's signature and seal is mandatory. Female: Priority given to those with heavy vehicle driving experience. Female candidates without heavy vehicle experience may be appointed after completing 2 months of satisfactory training at GSRTC's Automatic Driving Test Centre. Height Male (General): Minimum 162 cm. Male (ST): Minimum 160 cm. Female: Minimum 158 cm. Height measured only by GSRTC's authorized height machine certified by the Weights & Measures Department. No other height certificate acceptable. Reservation Benefits Only candidates who are original residents (domicile) of Gujarat are eligible for SC/ST/EWS/SEBC reservation benefits. Candidates from other states are not entitled to any reservation.
Age limit in full
Age is calculated as on the last date of application i.e. 05/07/2026. For General (Unreserved) male candidates, the age limit is 25 to 35 years (Date of Birth: 05/07/1991 to 05/07/2001). Under no circumstances shall the age exceed 45 years even after all applicable relaxations. | Category Maximum Age (Male) Maximum Age (Female) Unreserved (General) 35 years 40 years Reserved (SC / ST / SEBC / EWS) 40 years 45 years Ex-Serviceman 45 years 45 years | Note: General female candidates get 5 years relaxation over the male upper age limit. All reserved category male candidates get 5 years relaxation. All reserved category female candidates get 10 years relaxation. Ex-Serviceman candidates get relaxation as per GAD notification dated 22/01/2018 (service period + 3 years). Maximum age in all cases must not exceed 45 years as on 05/07/2026.
Pay and allowances
Rs. 26,000/- Fixed Pay per month (for 5 years)
Application fee
- Unreserved / General (Male & Female)
- Rs. 300/- + GST
- Reserved Categories (All Female candidates, SEBC, SC, ST, EWS, Ex-Serviceman)
- Rs. 200/- + GST
At a glance
- Exam Date
- To be notified separately on GSRTC website
