The minimum educational qualification required for this position is 10th (Matriculation) or ITI (refer to the official notification for the exact discipline, stream or trade required). Candidates appearing in the final year of their qualifying examination may apply provisionally, provided they can produce the marksheet at the document verification stage.
The age limit is as per the official notification calculated as on the cut-off date specified in the notification. The following age relaxation applies as per government rules: OBC candidates get 3 additional years, SC/ST candidates get 5 years, and PwD candidates get up to 10 years of relaxation. Ex-servicemen and certain other reserved categories may receive further relaxation — verify against the official notification.
Nationality requirement: the candidate must be a citizen of India (or hold the eligibility documents specified by the recruiting body). Candidates domiciled in Haryana may be given preference in certain categories. Out-of-state candidates can still apply — see the notification for state-domicile requirements specific to this recruitment.
The National Institute of Technology Kurukshetra has released the NIT Kurukshetra Driver Recruitment 2026 – Walk-in on 16 Jun recruitment on its official portal. Candidates who meet the 10th (Matriculation) or ITI eligibility can apply through the official portal before 16 Jun 2026.
Always confirm the final details in the official notification — it is the binding source for eligibility, dates, and fees.
National Institute of Technology Kurukshetra is among India's premier academic and research institutions. Roles here come with access to a high-quality research environment, structured technical training, exposure to senior faculty mentorship, and credentials valued across the academic and industrial sector after the tenure ends.
Online application is the only valid mode for this recruitment. The flow is: register → log in → fill the form → upload documents → pay the fee → submit → download confirmation. Read every step below before starting because once you submit, most personal details cannot be changed.
The Walk-in Interview for this application is 16 Jun 2026. We strongly recommend completing the application at least 2-3 days before the deadline — the official portal usually sees heavy load on the last day, and payment-gateway timeouts in the final hours can cause submissions to fail.
The application fee varies by category and is listed in the Application Fee section below. Payment can be made online using debit card, credit card, net banking, UPI, or any accepted digital wallet. Save the payment receipt — you will need it if the system requires manual verification.
The selection process is conducted in 2 stages: Document Verification and Walk-in Interview. Candidates must clear each stage to be eligible for the next, and the final merit list is prepared on the combined performance across all stages. Detailed marking schemes, qualifying cut-offs, and any tie-breaker rules are listed in the official notification linked above.
The walk-in interview is scheduled for 16 June 2026 at the Board Room, Golden Jubilee Administrative Building, NIT Kurukshetra. Candidates must report by 10:00 AM for document verification; the interview begins at 11:00 AM.
You must have passed Matriculation (10th class) or ITI in a relevant subject/area from a recognised Board or Institute, along with a valid LMV or HMV driving licence.
A minimum of three years of motor vehicle driving experience is mandatory. Knowledge of motor mechanism is also required.
Your age must not exceed 57 years at the time of engagement. Age relaxation for reserved category candidates applies as per central government rules.
No, there is no application fee of any kind for this recruitment. Candidates can attend the walk-in at no cost.
The Driver position at NIT Kurukshetra under this recruitment is on a contract basis, not a permanent government post.
Bring original educational certificates, your valid driving licence, an experience certificate, a category certificate (if applicable), a government-issued photo ID, two recent passport-size photographs, and one set of self-attested photocopies of all documents.
The official notification PDF is available on the NIT Kurukshetra official website at nitkkr.ac.in under the recruitment/notifications section.
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