University of Kerala
Contractual / Regular

Kerala University Conductor Recruitment 2026

Sourced from Official Government PDF
Oct. 13, 2026
Casual Conductor

Required Qualification

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Quick Recruitment Snapshot

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Vacancies
As Vacancies Arise
Pay Scale
₹710/- per day (Up to ₹19,170/- per month)
Age Limit
18 to 40 Years (as on 01/01/2026)
Job Location
Kerala21Thiruvananthapuram9

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Oct 10, 2026

2

Starts

Oct 10, 2026

3

Deadline

Oct 28, 2026

4

Exam Date

TBA

Application Window10 – 28 Oct 2026
Exam / Test DateTo Be Announced

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualifications

Who is eligible to apply for this recruitment? Check essential educational qualifications, branch/stream criteria, and age limits.

Educational Qualification

Candidates must possess SSLC (10th Standard) or equivalent qualification, along with a valid Conductor License issued by the Motor Vehicles Department (MVD). Physical standards require a minimum height of 158 cm and minimum chest measurement of 76 cm. Candidates must produce a Physical Fitness Certificate (including vision test) from a government medical officer not below the rank of Assistant Civil Surgeon. Differently-abled candidates are not eligible.

Age Limit & Relaxations

Candidate's age must not exceed 40 years as on 01.01.2026. Usual age relaxations are admissible for SC/ST and OBC candidates as per Kerala state government rules.

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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

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Multi-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.

Document Scrutiny & Physical Standards Verification

OfflineQualifying Only

Personal Interview

OfflineMerit Scored

Selection is conducted through document scrutiny, verification of physical standards (height >= 158 cm, chest >= 76 cm), and an offline personal interview. Verified candidates will be empanelled on a casual daily wage list operated as and when vacancies arise in the university transport wing. Interview intimations will be communicated exclusively via email.

Selection Criteria & Marking Scheme

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Official weightage breakdown, qualification scoring, and interview evaluation criteria.

Evaluation ComponentMax Marks / Weightage
Academic Record & Basic Literacy (SSLC / 10th Marks & General Knowledge)30 Marks
Conductor License Validity & Commercial Passenger Transport Experience25 Marks
Physical Measurement Standards & Medical Fitness (Height >= 158cm, Chest >= 76cm, Vision)20 Marks
Personal Interview (Motor Vehicles Act Rules, Passenger Etiquette, Emergency Handling & Route Awareness)25 Marks

Aspirant Ground Reality & Career Trajectory

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Practical service rules, posting locations, transfer policy, and promotion ladder curated from official gazettes.

Work Culture & Environment

Office/fieldwork balance, duties, organizational environment.

Casual Conductors in the Transport Wing of the University of Kerala assist in operating campus buses and official transit routes connecting university departments, research centers, and constituent campuses across Thiruvananthapuram. The role involves managing student and faculty transit, ticket/pass verification, coordinating passenger boarding and safety, and maintaining vehicle log registers under daily wage operating conditions.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

Stationed at the University of Kerala campus transit wing in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. Engagement is strictly temporary on a daily wage basis for 89 days at a time, governed by Kerala university casual employment norms. Employment breaks are strictly enforced between tenures to prevent continuous service claims.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

Because the position is purely casual and empanelled on a daily wage basis (₹710/day up to ₹19,170/month), there is no promotional ladder, regularization guarantee, or claim to pensionary benefits under Kerala Service Rules (KSR). However, verified service on university transport rolls provides valuable public-sector driving/conducting experience for future Kerala PSC state transport (KSRTC) or university establishment recruitments.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

Avoid common application rejection triggers, photo/signature guidelines, and certificate validity windows.

  • Appointment is strictly on a daily-wage (89 days) basis; selected candidates have zero legal right or claim to regular appointment, pension, or reappointment preference.
  • Candidates must hold a valid Conductor License issued by the Motor Vehicles Department (MVD) and meet mandatory physical dimensions (minimum height 158 cm, chest 76 cm).
  • Candidates must submit a Physical Fitness Certificate in the prescribed proforma (Rule 13 Part 1 KSR) from a government medical officer not below Assistant Civil Surgeon rank.
  • Differently-abled candidates (persons with physical disabilities) are explicitly ineligible to apply for this post as per notification terms.
  • Selected candidates on duty at the University are strictly prohibited from engaging directly or indirectly in any other job, trade, or commercial vocation.

Category-Wise Vacancy Breakdown & Pay Scale

Detailed post distribution across UR, OBC, EWS, SC, ST quotas and 7th CPC Pay Matrix / Monthly Stipend.

Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution

  • GeneralAs Occurring
  • OBCAs Occurring
  • SC/STAs Occurring
Total VacanciesAs Vacancies Arise

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

Daily wage remuneration of ₹710/- per day, up to a maximum limit of ₹19,170/- per month.

Daily wage of ₹710/- per day, subject to a monthly ceiling of ₹19,170/-. Appointment is strictly on a temporary daily wage basis for 89 days at a time to form an operational panel in the Transport Wing.

How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?

Follow this verified step-by-step application procedure on the official recruitment portal.

Application Procedure

  1. Visit the official University of Kerala recruitment portal at https://recruit.keralauniversity.ac.in/homePage.
  2. Register or log in using a valid Email ID and mobile phone number (all interview notices and selection intimations will be issued via email).
  3. Fill out the online application form with personal, educational, category, and Conductor License details.
  4. Upload required documents including SSLC certificate, valid MVD Conductor License, SC/ST/OBC community certificates, and Physical Fitness Certificate in the prescribed format (Rule 13 Part 1 KSR).
  5. Remit the application fee (₹250 for General, ₹125 for SC/ST) strictly through online payment before 28.10.2026 (5:00 PM).
  6. Retain a printed copy of the submitted application. Do not send hard copies by post. Bring all original documents and self-attested photocopies to the interview when notified.

Application Fee & Category Concessions

General category: ₹250/-; SC/ST category: ₹125/-. Fee must be paid strictly through online payment mode at the time of application submission.

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Frequently Asked Questions & Crucial Aspirant Queries

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Candidates must have passed SSLC (10th Standard) or equivalent and possess a valid Conductor License issued by the Motor Vehicles Department (MVD).

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