Chandigarh is a beautiful city located in northern India. The city is known for its modern architecture, cleanliness, and greenery. Recently, the Chandigarh Transport Undertaking (CTU) has announced job vacancies for the posts of Heavy Bus Drivers and Bus Conductors. In this blog, we will discuss the job requirements, eligibility criteria, and application process for these job vacancies.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
The job of a Heavy Bus Driver and Bus Conductor requires a certain level of physical and mental fitness. The candidates should have a valid driving license for heavy vehicles, and they should be able to read and write in Hindi and English. The Heavy Bus Driver should have a minimum of 5 years of driving experience. The Bus Conductor should have good communication skills and should be able to manage the passengers effectively.
IMPORTANT DATES :
OPENING DATE :- 16/03/2023
CLOSING DATE :- 10/04/2023
LAST DATE FOR SUBMISSION OF FEES :- 15/04/2023
Exam Date :- 16.07.2023
REGISTRATION LINK : CLICK HERE
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EXAM SCHEDULE : CLICK HERE FOR EXAM SCHEDULE
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NUMBER OF VACANCIES
Bus Conductor :- 131
Heavy Bus Drivers :- 46
SELECTION CRITERIA
( For Bus Conductor )
(a) All eligible candidates shall be called for a written test (objective type multiple choices)
(b) Syllabus for Written test: There will be one Paper having two parts of two hours duration carrying 100 Multiple Choice Questions as under :-
Part-I
(i) Numerical Ability - 15 Questions
(ii) English (only up to 10th standard, (No translation in Hindi and Punjabi) - 10 Questions
(iii) General Knowledge & General Behaviour - 15 Questions
(iv) Elementary Computer Knowledge - 10 Questions
Part-II
(i) Knowledge of Traffic rules - 20 Questions
(ii) First Aid - 10 Questions
(iii) General behaviour & Safety - 20 Questions
There will be no negative marking. However, the qualifying marks shall be 25% for SC candidates and 30% for other categories. The question paper for each test shall be in Hindi, English & Punjabi languages.
( For Heavy Bus Drivers)
(a) All eligible candidates shall be called for a written test (objective type multiple choices).
The written test consists of three sections:-
i) Knowledge of Motor Vehicle Act and Traffic rules = 50 Marks
ii) Knowledge of Bus/Vehicle Repair Maintenance = 40 Marks
iii) Basic Knowledge of First-Aid = 10 Marks
TOTAL 100 MARKS
(b) There shall be no negative marking. However, the qualifying marks shall be 25% for SC candidates and for other categories 30% marks.
The question paper for each test shall be in Hindi, English & Punjabi languages.
(c) The candidate who qualifies the above said test will be called for the Driving Skill Test in the order of merit in respective category. Driving Skill Test shall be conducted at one of the Govt. approved/Govt. Run Centers. Candidate has to appear for such a test at his own expense.
(i) Dug/Ramp test (Reverse driving test) one chance.
(ii) “8” Shape driving test (for only those who qualify the dug/ramp test) one chance.
(iii) Road Test (for only those who (a) & (b) tests above.) one chance.
AGE LIMIT :
(FOR BUS CONDUCTOR) The candidate should not be less than 18 years of age and maximum 37 years for General Category as on 01.01.2023.
(FOR HEAVY BUS DRIVERS) The candidate should not be less than 25 years of age to maximum 37 years, on or before 01.01.2023.
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION :
(FOR BUS CONDUCTOR)
1. 10+2 pass from any recognized board/University.
2. Should hold a valid conductor’s license issued from the Govt. recognized institute.
(FOR HEAVY BUS DRIVERS)
1) 10th pass from any recognized board/University.
2) Should hold a valid License to drive Heavy Transport Vehicle / Heavy Motor Vehicle.
3) Should hold a HTV/HMV driving license at least 05 years old.
4) Should not have been convicted for any offense indicating that he is not capable of performing efficiently to the duties for the post of driver.
5) In case of ex-servicemen candidates who possess Army matriculation certificates shall also be eligible.
APPLICATION FEES
General/OBC/ESM/DSM(General) Rs. 800/-
Scheduled Castes/Ex-Service Man/DSM (Other categories)/EWS Rs. 500/-