GSRTC Conductor Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 4318 Posts
Gujarat State Road Transport Corporation — Transport Department, Government of Gujarat
📅 Important Dates
| Application Start | 06 Jun 2026 |
|---|---|
| Last Date to Apply | 05 Jul 2026 |
📋 Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Conductor |
|---|---|
| Total Vacancies | 4318 |
| Qualification | Class 12 Pass or equivalent (ITI/Diploma) + Valid Conductor License and Badge |
| Age Limit | 18 to 45 years |
| Salary | Rs. 26,000 per month (Fixed Pay for 5 years) |
| Application Fee | Rs. 300 for General; Rs. 200 for Reserved categories (+GST) |
| Selection Process | OMR-based Written Exam followed by Document Verification |
📝 Detailed Notification Information
Overview of GSRTC Conductor Recruitment 2026
The Gujarat State Road Transport Corporation (GSRTC) has initiated a large-scale recruitment drive to fill 4318 Conductor positions under Advertisement No. GSRTC/2026-27/32. This is a contractual engagement for an initial period of five years, with provisions for regularization upon successful completion of the service term. Interested candidates must submit their applications through the OJAS portal before the specified deadline.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Application Start Date | 2026-06-06 |
| Online Application Closing Date | 2026-07-05 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 2026-07-07 |
GSRTC Conductor Vacancy Distribution
The 4318 vacancies are allocated across various categories according to current reservation policies:
| Category | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Unreserved (General) | 768 | 308 |
| EWS | 151 | 565 |
| SEBC | 278 | 147 |
| SC | 314 | 154 |
| ST | 154 | 431 |
Note: An additional 90 posts are reserved for Ex-Servicemen, and specific vacancies are allotted for Divyang (PwD) candidates.
Eligibility Criteria for GSRTC Conductor
Candidates must ensure they meet the following requirements by the application deadline of 2026-07-05:
- Education: Class 12 (10+2) pass or equivalent. ITI (2-year) or 3-year Polytechnic Diplomas are also accepted as equivalent.
- Licensing: A valid Conductor License and Badge issued by the Regional Transport Authority (RTA) are mandatory.
- Computer Literacy: Basic computer knowledge certificate or relevant academic coursework is required.
- Age Limit: 18 to 45 years. Specific relaxations apply to reserved categories and female candidates as per government rules.
Exam Pattern and Selection Process
The selection is based on an OMR-based competitive written examination consisting of 100 questions to be completed in one hour. Each wrong answer carries a negative marking of 0.25. The syllabus includes General Knowledge, Gujarati/English Grammar, Road Safety, Mathematical calculations regarding fares, and the Motor Vehicle Act. Candidates shortlisted at a 1.5 ratio per vacancy will proceed to the document verification stage.
Steps to Apply for GSRTC Conductor Recruitment
- Navigate to the official OJAS website at https://ojas.gujarat.gov.in.
- Select 'Apply Online' and choose the 'Conductor' post.
- Fill in personal and educational qualification details accurately.
- Upload a passport-sized photograph (max 10 KB) and signature (max 10 KB) following the prescribed dimension guidelines.
- Confirm your application and note the generated Confirmation Number for future reference.
- Pay the application fee (Rs. 300 for General; Rs. 200 for Reserved categories) using the online payment gateway.
- Print the final application for your records.
Important Application Warnings
- Ensure your Conductor License and Badge are valid at the time of form submission; expired documentation will lead to summary rejection.
- Only the final submitted application will be considered if multiple entries are made.
- Ensure that the name and details on your Class 10/12 certificates match the application form exactly.
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Kavita Nair is an education policy researcher with a Ph.D. in Education from JNU. She contributes well-researched articles on teaching vacancies, UPSC Civil Services, and central government recruitment drives.