GSRTC Driver Recruitment 2026-Golden Opportunity or Last Chance, Apply Now!

GSRTC Driver Recruitment 2026.Here is a golden chance for experienced heavy-vehicle drivers in Gujarat! The Gujarat State Road Transport Corporation (GSRTC) has released a huge recruitment for 4,599 Driver posts. If you hold a heavy vehicle driving licence with a badge and have a few years of driving experience, you can build a secure career with the state bus service. Selected drivers will get a fixed pay of ₹26,000 per month for the first five years, after which they move to the regular Driver pay scale.

The online application starts on 6 June 2026 and the last date is 5 July 2026 through the OJAS portal. This recruitment is best suited for candidates who are at least 12th pass and hold a valid Heavy Public Service Vehicle (PSV) driving licence and badge. In this article, we will explain the full details in simple words — vacancies, eligibility, salary, the written and driving test, fees, and how to apply.

🗓️ Important Dates

• Start Date to Apply Online: 06/06/2026
• Last Date to Apply: 05/07/2026(up to 23:59)
• Last Date for Fee Payment: 07/07/2026(up to 23:59)
• Correction Date: As Per Schedule

🎓 Eligibility Criteria:

The Driver post has specific licence and experience rules. Please read this section very carefully, because the driving licence and experience are the most important conditions.

Educational Qualification:(GSRTC Driver Recruitment 2026)

• Candidates must have passed Std. 12 (10+2) from a recognised board.
• A 2-year ITI course (after Std. 10, with the NCVT exam passed and English passed in Std. 12) or a 3-year Polytechnic Diploma after Std. 10 is accepted as equivalent to Std. 12.
• Basic computer knowledge is also required.

Driving Licence & Experience (Most Important)

• A valid Heavy Public Service Vehicle (PSV) driving licence and badge from the RTO is compulsory.
• For male candidates, the heavy licence must be at least 4 years old, with a minimum of 4 years of heavy-vehicle driving experience counted only after the licence was issued.
• Women candidates must hold the heavy PSV licence and badge but do not need minimum experience; those without heavy-vehicle experience must complete 2 months of training before being posted to drive buses.

Age Limit (as on ):(GSRTC Driver Recruitment 2026)

• The candidate’s age must be between 25 and 35 years.
• Age is counted as on the last date of application, 5 July 2026 (candidates born between 5 July 1991 and 5 July 2001).
• In no case will the maximum age, including all relaxations, exceed 45 years. Category-wise upper age relaxation is given as below:

Physical Standard

• Minimum height for male candidates is 162 cm (160 cm for ST male candidates) and for female candidates is 158 cm.
• Candidates must have clear vision with no colour blindness.

💼 Vacancy Details:(GSRTC Driver Recruitment 2026)

Here is the category-wise distribution of the 4,599 Driver posts so you can understand your chances under your own category.

💰 Salary Detail:(GSRTC Driver Recruitment 2026)

The salary for the GSRTC Driver post is paid on a fixed-pay basis during the first contract period, and then moves to the regular pay scale.

• Fixed Pay: ₹26,000 per month (consolidated) for the first 5 years
• After 5 years: Regular appointment in the prevailing Driver pay scale of the Corporation
• Employment Type: Direct recruitment — fixed pay for five years, then regular

📄 Application Fee:(GSRTC Driver Recruitment 2026)

📄 Selection Process:(GSRTC Driver Recruitment 2026)

The selection for the Driver post is based on two main stages — a written test and a driving test. Your final merit is decided by combining both, so you must perform well in each.

Stage 1: OMR-Based Written Test (40% Weightage)

• The exam carries 100 marks with 100 questions and a duration of 1 hour.
• Each question carries 1 mark, with negative marking of 0.25 mark for every wrong, blank, or multiple/overwritten answer. Darkening option (E) for an unattempted question avoids negative marking.
• The medium is Gujarati, except the English grammar section. The subject-wise marks are below:

Stage 2: Driving Test (60% Weightage)

• Candidates are shortlisted from the written-test merit in a 1:2 ratio to appear for the driving test.
• The driving test carries 50 marks, and a candidate must score a minimum of 35 marks to pass.
• Before the driving test, the prescribed height standard is checked. Final document verification is done at the end.

🖊️ How to Fill the GSRTC Driver Recruitment Form 2026

• 📅 Apply between 06 June 2026 to 05 July 2026(up to 23:59) only. Click on the Apply Online link provided below in the Important Links section.
• Read the full notification to understand eligibility, age limits, and post details on the website of GSRTC Driver Recruitment 2026 .
• Collect all required documents such as eligibility certificates, ID proof (Aadhaar, Voter ID, etc.), address details, educational certificates, and caste/reservation certificate (if applicable).
• Scan and keep ready a recent passport-size photograph (with white background, both ears visible, standing straight), signature, and any other required documents.
• Fill the application form with your personal information, educational details, and address.
• Review your details before submitting the form, double-check all entries, and preview the application to ensure there are no errors.
• Pay the application fee (if applicable) via [Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking].
• Submit the form and then download and print your final application and fee receipt for future reference.

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