Gujarat State Road Transport Corporation (GSRTC) has published the Conductor Notification 2026 on 06 June 2026. The recruitment drive aims to fill 4318 Conductor positions. Candidates within the age range of 18 to 45 years and holding Class 12 Pass qualification along with a valid Conductor Licence and Badge are eligible to apply online at ojas.gujarat.gov.in. The application process will be active from 06 June 2026 to 05 July 2026, and candidates can easily access the notification PDF and apply link below.
GSRTC Conductor Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF
Gujarat State Road Transport Corporation (GSRTC), Central Office, Near Ranip Bus Station, Ranip, Ahmedabad has officially released Advertisement No. GSRTC/2026-27/32 for Direct Recruitment (Fixed Pay) for the post of Conductor. The notification covers complete details on vacancies, eligibility, selection process, exam pattern, age limit, reservation, fee, and application instructions. Candidates are strongly advised to read the full notification before applying.
GSRTC Conductor Recruitment 2026 Overview
GSRTC is recruiting 4318 Conductor posts on a fixed pay contract basis with Class 12 pass qualification and valid Conductor Licence, last date 05 July 2026.
| Organization Name | Gujarat State Road Transport Corporation (GSRTC), Central Office, Ranip, Ahmedabad |
| Post Name | Conductor |
| Total Vacancies | 4318 |
| Nature of Appointment | Contract basis (Fixed Pay) for 5 years; regularization after satisfactory completion of 5 years of service |
| Fixed Pay | Rs. 26,000/- per month (for 5 years) |
| Application Mode | Online only via https://ojas.gujarat.gov.in |
| Selection Mode | OMR-based Competitive Written Examination (100 marks / 100 questions / 1 hour) |
| Online Application Start Date | 06-06-2026 |
| Last Date for Online Application | 05-07-2026 (up to 23:59 hours) |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 07-07-2026 (up to 23:59 hours) |
| Official Website | https://gsrtc.in | https://ojas.gujarat.gov.in |
GSRTC Conductor Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Application Start Date | 06-06-2026 |
| Last Date for Online Application | 05-07-2026 (23:59 hours) |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 07-07-2026 (23:59 hours) |
| Age Calculated As On | Last date of application (05-07-2026) |
| Date of Birth Range (General Male) | 05-07-1991 to 05-07-2008 |
| Written Examination Date | To be notified on https://gsrtc.in |
| Document Verification | To be notified after Written Examination result |
GSRTC Conductor Recruitment 2026 – Vacancy Details
A total of 4318 Conductor posts have been announced. Vacancies are distributed across unreserved and reserved categories including EWS, SEBC, SC, ST, Ex-Servicemen and Divyang (PwD) as per roster policy. The number of vacancies may increase or decrease; GSRTC reserves the right to make changes. Category-wise breakup is as follows:
| Unreserved (General) Male | 768 |
| Unreserved (General) Female | 308 |
| EWS Male | 151 |
| EWS Female | 565 |
| SEBC Male | 278 |
| SEBC Female | 147 |
| SC Male | 314 |
| SC Female | 154 |
| ST Male | 154 |
| ST Female | 431 |
| Ex-Servicemen | 90 |
| Divyang (PwD) |
Divyang (PwD) Reserved Vacancies Breakup (out of 90):
| Category | Disability Type | Reserved Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| A (1%) | Low Vision (LV) 40–70% | 23 |
| B (1%) | Hard of Hearing (HH) 40–70% | 23 |
| C (1%) | Leprosy Cured (LC), Acid Attack Victim (AAV); OA, OL, BA, BL, OAL, BLOA, BLA (subject to Medical Board opinion) | 23 |
| D & E (1%) | Mental Illness (MI) 40–70% | 21 |
GSRTC Conductor Recruitment 2026 – Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must fulfill all eligibility conditions as on the last date of application i.e., 05-07-2026. All original certificates of educational qualification, age, caste, experience, and other qualifications must be in possession at the time of application.
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Minimum Educational Qualification | Class 12 Pass (10+2) from Gujarat Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Board or any equivalent recognized board. Diploma (10+3 or more years after Class 10) is also accepted. ITI (2-year or more NCVT-passed course after Class 10 + English subject passed from GSEB or Gujarat Open School Examination) and 3-year Polytechnic Diploma after Class 10 are also treated as equivalent to Class 12 for government service purposes (with equivalence certificate from Education Board). |
| Conductor Licence & Badge | Valid Conductor Licence issued by the Regional Transport Authority (RTA) AND Badge must be held at the time of online application. If the Conductor Licence and Badge are not valid on the date of application, the application will be rejected. |
| Computer Knowledge | Must possess a Basic Computer Knowledge certificate/marksheet from a training institute as per Gujarat Government GAD Resolution No. CRR-10-2007-120320-G-5 dated 13/08/2008, OR any Diploma/Degree/Certificate course in Computer from a recognized University/Institution, OR Class 10/12 passed with Computer as a subject. Certificate must be dated before the last date of application. |
| Vision | Clear (normal) vision required |
| Nationality | Indian citizen; OR subject of Nepal/Bhutan; OR Tibetan refugee who came to India before 01/01/1962 with intention of permanent settlement; OR person of Indian origin who migrated from Pakistan, Bangladesh, Burma, Sri Lanka, East African countries etc. for permanent settlement in India (eligibility certificate from Government required for the latter categories) |
GSRTC Conductor Recruitment 2026 – Age Limit
Minimum age: 18 years. Age is calculated as on the last date of application (05-07-2026). Under no circumstances shall the maximum age (with all relaxations) exceed 45 years for any category.
| Category | Maximum Age – Male | Maximum Age – Female |
|---|---|---|
| Unreserved (General) | 35 years | 40 years |
| Reserved (SC/ST/SEBC/EWS) | 40 years | 45 years |
| Ex-Servicemen | 45 years | 45 years |
| Divyang (PwD) – Unreserved/Reserved | 45 years | 45 years |
Age Relaxation Details: General Female candidates get 5 years additional relaxation. All reserved category Male candidates get 5 years relaxation. All reserved category Female candidates get 10 years relaxation. General Divyang Male candidates get 10 years relaxation. General Divyang Female candidates get 15 years relaxation. Reserved Divyang Male candidates get 15 years relaxation. Reserved Divyang Female candidates get 20 years relaxation. Ex-Servicemen are entitled to relaxation equal to the period of military service rendered plus 3 additional years (maximum up to 45 years). Maximum age with all relaxations must not exceed 45 years under any circumstances.
GSRTC Conductor Recruitment 2026 – Application Fee
Fee must be paid online via https://ojas.gujarat.gov.in. Fee once paid is non-refundable under any circumstances, including if the recruitment is cancelled or modified.
| Category | Application Processing Fee |
|---|---|
| Unreserved (General) – Male & Female | Rs. 300/- + GST |
| Reserved (All categories: SEBC, SC, ST, EWS, Divyang, Ex-Servicemen) – Male & Female | Rs. 200/- + GST |
GSRTC Conductor Recruitment 2026 – Selection Process
Selection will be based on merit in the OMR-based Competitive Written Examination. All applicants will be called for the 100-mark OMR Written Examination. Based on merit, candidates will be shortlisted at a ratio of 1.5 candidates per vacancy for Document Verification. A Provisional Selection List and Waiting List will be prepared after document verification. The Waiting List will remain valid for 2 years from date of publication or until the result of the next recruitment examination for this post - whichever is earlier.
- Stage 1 – OMR Written Examination: 100 marks / 100 questions / 1 hour. All registered candidates will be called. No minimum qualifying marks; however, candidates scoring 0 (zero) or negative marks will not be eligible for document verification.
- Stage 2 – Document Verification: Candidates shortlisted at a 1:1.5 ratio per vacancy based on written exam merit will be called. Provisional Selection List prepared after document verification.
- Special Weightage: Widow candidates get 5% additional marks added to their OMR score at all stages for priority consideration (subject to not having remarried). Sports persons (who have represented at National/International, Inter-University, or AISS level in specified sports) also get 5% additional marks on OMR score.
- Performance Review: Appointed candidates on contract will have their performance reviewed after 2 years; continuation for remaining period is subject to satisfactory performance. After successful completion of 5 years, candidates become eligible for regular appointment as per the Corporation's prevailing pay scale.
GSRTC Conductor Recruitment 2026 – Exam Pattern & Syllabus
OMR-based Competitive Written Examination Pattern:
| Subject | Marks |
|---|---|
| General Knowledge / History of Gujarat / Geography / Current Affairs of Gujarat (Class 12 level) | 20 |
| Road Safety | 10 |
| Gujarati Grammar (Class 12 level) | 10 |
| English Grammar (Class 12 level) | 10 |
| Quantitative Aptitude and Test of Reasoning (Class 12 level) | 10 |
| Information related to GSRTC / Mathematical questions on Ticket and Luggage Fare calculation | 10 |
| Basic knowledge of Motor Vehicle Act / First Aid / Duties of Conductors | 10 |
| Basic Computer Usage knowledge | 20 |
| Total | 100 |
The question paper will be based on Class 12 standard (Gujarat Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Board). Medium of examination: Gujarati for all subjects except English Grammar (which will be in English). 1 mark per question; 100 questions in total; duration 1 hour. Negative marking: 0.25 marks deducted for each wrong answer, blank/unattempted, overwritten, or multiple-option responses. If the candidate marks option (E) on the OMR sheet to indicate they do not wish to answer, no negative marking will be applied for that question. Candidates must use Blue or Black ballpoint pen only.
How to Apply for GSRTC Conductor Recruitment 2026
Candidates must apply online only through https://ojas.gujarat.gov.in. No other mode of application will be accepted. Candidates must upload their own photograph and signature; applications with mismatched/invalid photo or signature will be rejected.
Apply Online at: https://ojas.gujarat.gov.in
Step-by-Step Application Process:
- Step 1: Visit https://ojas.gujarat.gov.in → Click "Apply Online" → Click on "Conductor" post to view vacancy details.
- Step 2: Click "Apply Now" → Fill Personal Details (fields with * are mandatory).
- Step 3: Click "Educational Qualification" → Fill minimum educational details. Click "Computer Knowledge" → Fill computer qualification details.
- Step 4: Click "Self Declaration" → Accept terms by clicking "Yes" → Click "Save" to complete online application submission.
- Step 5: Upload Photo (JPG, max 10 KB; size 5 cm height x 3.6 cm width) and Signature (JPG, max 10 KB; size 2.5 cm height x 7.5 cm width).
- Step 6: Click "Confirm Application" → Review application via "Show Application Preview" → Edit if required → Click "Confirm Application" to finalize. Note the Confirmation Number generated for all future reference.
- Step 7: Click "Online Payment of Fees" → Enter Confirmation Number and Date of Birth → Pay fee through Online Payment Gateway.
- Step 8: Click "Print Application" → Enter Confirmation Number and Date of Birth → Print and save the application for your records.
Documents to Upload / Produce:
- Recent passport-size photo and signature (JPG format as per specifications above)
- Valid photo ID proof at the exam venue: Election Card / Driving Licence / PAN Card / Aadhaar Card / Government-issued ID Card (any one)
- Original Hall Ticket (must be brought to the examination venue)
- Class 12 marksheet and pass certificate
- Date of birth proof: SSC (Class 10) Board Certificate or School Leaving Certificate (Birth extract/certificate not accepted)
- Valid Conductor Licence and Badge issued by Regional Transport Authority
- Computer knowledge certificate/marksheet
- Caste certificate from competent authority (for SC/ST/SEBC/EWS candidates)
- Non-Creamy Layer Certificate in prescribed format (for SEBC candidates - dated between 01/04/2024 and 05/07/2026)
- EWS Income and Asset Certificate in prescribed format (dated between 06/07/2023 and 05/07/2026)
- Divyang (PwD) certificate issued by Government Hospital Superintendent / Civil Surgeon / Medical Board in prescribed format
- Discharge Book and Identity Card (for Ex-Servicemen candidates)
- Marriage Certificate / Notarized Affidavit / Gazette (if married female has mentioned husband's name instead of father's name)
- NOC from current employer (for candidates working in Gujarat Government / Semi-Government / PSU / Corporation)
- Widow certificate, husband's death certificate, and affidavit of non-remarriage (for widow candidates claiming weightage)
- Sports certificate in prescribed format from competent authority (for sports persons claiming weightage)
For all further notifications and updates: visit https://gsrtc.in regularly. Mobile number and email provided in the application must be kept active until completion of the entire recruitment process.
Important Instructions for GSRTC Conductor Recruitment 2026 Candidates
- Only online applications via https://ojas.gujarat.gov.in will be accepted; no other mode will be entertained.
- If multiple applications are submitted, only the last submitted (final) application will be considered; all previous applications will be automatically cancelled. Fee paid for previous applications will not be refunded.
- If the last submitted application has no fee payment, that application along with all previous ones will be rejected.
- Candidates in GSRTC / Government / Semi-Government service must inform their department/office within 7 days of applying and must obtain and submit a NOC at the time of document verification.
- The date of birth as per SSC Board Certificate or School Leaving Certificate will be the final accepted date of birth; any subsequent change will not be permitted. Birth extract/certificate is NOT accepted.
- Class 12 qualifications, Conductor Licence, Badge, Computer certificate, caste certificates, and all other documents must have been obtained before the last date of application; documents dated after the last date will not be accepted.
- Only original Gujarat domicile residents of SC/ST/SEBC/EWS categories will be entitled to reservation benefits. Candidates from other states are not entitled to reservation.
- Reservation category once mentioned in the application form cannot be changed later. If the caste stated in the application does not match the certificate, the application will be rejected - even if the candidate is eligible under the General category.
- Candidates must not bring any handwritten/printed material, calculator, mobile phone, smart watch, earphone, earbuds, or any electronic device to the examination hall; violation will result in disqualification.
- Any identification mark, writing, or alphabet in the OMR answer sheet will result in disqualification from the examination.
- Inclusion in the final Selection List does not automatically entitle a candidate to appointment; the appointing authority's decision regarding suitability is final.
- If any information provided in the application is found to be false, the application will be cancelled at any stage, and the Corporation reserves the right to take legal action.
- Candidates with pending criminal cases at any court of law at the time of appointment will have their applications rejected.
- RTI applications for recruitment-related information will not be entertained until the entire recruitment process is completed.
- Legal jurisdiction for any dispute arising out of this recruitment shall be Ahmedabad only.
- GSRTC reserves the right to cancel or modify the recruitment process at any stage without assigning reasons; in such cases, the application fee will not be refunded.
