Daijiworld Media Network – Bengaluru

Bengaluru, Feb 8: The Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) has announced free driving training for candidates belonging to the Scheduled Caste (SC) community, in a move aimed at improving employment opportunities among youth.

The initiative will provide training for both Light Motor Vehicles (LMV) and Heavy Motor Vehicles (HMV), equipping candidates with professional driving skills to help them secure jobs in transport corporations or the private sector. Only SC candidates from Karnataka are eligible to apply.

Eligibility criteria

• Age limit: Applicants must be at least 20 years old and should not exceed 45 years.

• Educational qualification: Candidates should have passed a minimum of 8th or 10th standard, depending on the type of training opted for.

• Documents required: Caste certificate, income certificate, Aadhaar card, and passport-size photographs.

How to apply

Interested candidates can obtain the application form by visiting their nearest KSRTC divisional office or training centre. After scrutiny of applications, eligible candidates will be selected for the training programme.

Facilities

During the training period, candidates may be provided free accommodation or a stipend, subject to the rules of the respective division.

Candidates who successfully complete the training will receive assistance from KSRTC in obtaining an official Driving Licence. Additionally, preference will be given to trained candidates during future KSRTC driver recruitment drives.

Important dates

• Application process: Already underway

• Last date to apply: Typically 15 to 20 days from the date of notification; applicants are advised to submit their forms by the third week of February 2026 (around February 20).

Eligible candidates have been encouraged to make use of this opportunity to enhance their skills and improve their prospects of stable employment.