Khowai Driver Recruitment
Official recruitment notice issued by Khowai for the post of Driver. Review verified pay structure, eligibility, vacancies, and application guidelines.
Key Recruitment Specifications
Category-Wise Vacancy Reservation
| UR | Total |
|---|---|
| 1 | 1 |
Essential Educational Qualification
Graduate / As specified in official notice. Candidates must ensure all certificates are verified prior to the cutoff date.
Selection Methodology
1. Computer Based Written Test (CBT), 2. Skill Test / Interview (Where Applicable), 3. Document Verification & Medical Fitness Test.
Frequently Asked Questions
| Cadre Designation | Vacancies | Pay Level | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Director | 1 | Rs. 123,100 - 144,20 | 2026-09-30 |
| S Under Ddrc | 12 | Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 | 2023-06-08 |
| S Under Ddrc | 12 | Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 | 2023-06-08 |
| Director | 1 | Rs. 123,100 - 144,20 | 2020-05-20 |
| Procurement Scope | Est. Value | EMD Amount | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tender Notice - Khowai (Tender: General Gover | Refer Tender Notic | 2% Statutory EMD | Refer RFP Sched |
| Tender Notice - Khowai (Tender: General Gover | Refer Tender Notic | 2% Statutory EMD | Refer RFP Sched |
| Tender Notice - Khowai (Tender: General Gover | Refer Tender Notic | 2% Statutory EMD | Refer RFP Sched |
| Tender Notice - Khowai (Tender: General Gover | Refer Tender Notic | 2% Statutory EMD | Refer RFP Sched |
Application Procedure & Document Submission Roadmap
Navigate to the official Khowai recruitment portal and complete the One Time Registration by providing valid personal details, active mobile number, and verified email address to generate unique login credentials.
Log into the candidate portal using your generated credentials, select the Driver Recruitment notification, and fill out the detailed application form with accurate educational, driving license, and experience particulars.
Scan and upload all mandatory documents including recent passport-size photographs, signature, educational certificates, valid heavy or light motor vehicle driving license, and caste certificates in prescribed formats.
Proceed to the integrated payment gateway to pay the requisite application fee securely through net banking, UPI, or debit card, and instantly download the digitally generated transaction receipt for future reference.
After successful final submission, regularly check the portal announcements to download and print the official admit card upon its release prior to the scheduled written examination or driving test dates.
Comprehensive Selection Process & Syllabus Framework
The candidate evaluation matrix for Khowai Driver Recruitment is governed by standardized testing protocols designed to assess core competency, analytical reasoning, and specialized domain knowledge.
| Selection Phase / Exam Paper | Weightage & Duration | Core Syllabus Scope & Evaluation Focus |
|---|---|---|
| Stage 1: Written Screening Examination | 100 Marks | 120 Minutes | General Awareness and Current Affairs, Basic Arithmetic and Numerical Ability, General Intelligence and Reasoning, Basic English and Local Language Proficiency |
| Stage 2: Practical Driving Test and Domain Assessment | 50 Marks | 60 Minutes | Motor Vehicle Act and Traffic Rules, Vehicle Maintenance and Minor Repairs, Practical Driving Skills (H-Track, S-Track, Reverse), Identification of Vehicle Parts and Troubleshooting |
| Stage 3: Document Verification and Medical Examination | Qualifying Nature | 1 Day | Verification of Original Educational and Identity Proofs, Authentication of Driving License and Experience Certificates, Physical Fitness and Standard Medical Examination, Vision and Hearing Tests as per Transport Department Norms |
| Stage 4: Final Merit List Publication | Finalization | N/A | Aggregation of Written Test and Practical Driving Test Scores, Application of Statutory Reservation and Roster Policies, Resolution of Tie-Cases via Date of Birth and Alphabetical Order, Issuance of Provisional Appointment Orders |
7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure
The Khowai Driver Recruitment position falls under the 7th Central Pay Commission Pay Matrix Level 2, typically corresponding to the erstwhile Grade Pay of 1900 INR in the Pay Band 1. The entry basic pay for this cadre is established at 19900 INR per month. Factoring in the current Dearness Allowance calculated at 53 percent amounting to 10547 INR, and House Rent Allowance applicable for Class Z cities at 9 percent yielding 1791 INR, the statutory emoluments expand. Transport Allowance stands at 900 INR plus applicable DA thereon, totalling approximately 1377 INR. The aggregate Gross Monthly Salary is roughly 33615 INR. After mandatory deductions including the National Pension System contribution at 10 percent of basic plus DA equating to 3045 INR and professional tax, the estimated in-hand net monthly salary hovers around 30000 INR, subject to annual increments and periodic Dearness Allowance revisions by the government.
Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines
The recruitment process strictly adheres to the statutory reservation policies governed by official Department of Personnel and Training Office Memorandums. Vertical reservations are implemented with provisions for Scheduled Castes allowing a 5-year upper age relaxation, Scheduled Tribes with a 5-year relaxation, and Other Backward Classes with a 3-year relaxation. Persons with Benchmark Disabilities are granted up to a 10-year age relaxation, extending up to 15 years for SC/ST and 13 years for OBC candidates in compliance with disability acts. Economically Weaker Sections are entitled to a 10 percent vertical quota subject to income and asset verification norms. Furthermore, female candidates and specific reserved category applicants receive absolute fee concessions or complete exemptions as per prevailing state and central public employment guidelines.
Recruitment & Examination FAQs — Khowai Driver Recruitment
The qualifying cutoff percentage is determined based on overall candidate performance, category-specific reservation rosters, and total vacancies, typically set at 40 percent for unreserved categories and 35 percent for reserved categories.
Normalization procedures are implemented only if the written examination is conducted across multiple shifts to ensure absolute fairness and equity in adjusting varying difficulty levels among question papers.
Selected candidates must execute a standard service bond committing to a mandatory minimum service period within the department, failing which a prescribed training cost recovery penalty becomes applicable.
Appointed candidates undergo a mandatory probation period of two years from the date of joining, during which their operational efficiency, conduct, and driving performance are closely monitored.
The driving skill test primarily covers practical handling of light and heavy motor vehicles, reverse driving maneuvers, traffic sign recognition, basic engine mechanics, and immediate troubleshooting.
Selected candidates are posted across various government offices, departmental units, and administrative directorates located within the Khowai district jurisdiction as per administrative requirements.