Drivers Registration for benefits under Government welfare schemes
J&K Transport Department – Driver Registration Notice
Office of the Transport Commissioner, J&K, Railhead Complex, Jammu
Dated: 04-07-2026
Subject
Registration of Drivers engaged in the Public Transport Sector (excluding Government employees) for availing benefits under Government welfare schemes.
What the notice says
The Transport Department has decided to conduct a registration drive of eligible drivers working in the public transport sector across Jammu & Kashmir through:
- Regional Transport Officers (RTOs)
- Assistant Regional Transport Officers (ARTOs)
This is to create a proper database of drivers and help them get benefits under welfare/social security schemes.
Who can register
Drivers engaged in public transport / commercial vehicles, including:
- Stage carriages
- Contract carriages
- Taxis
- Auto-rickshaws
- Buses
- Minibuses
- Maxi cabs
- Goods carriages
- Other commercial transport vehicles
Not eligible
- Government employees working as drivers or otherwise employed by the Government are not eligible under this registration initiative.
Purpose of registration
The registration exercise is intended to:
- Create and maintain an authentic database of public transport drivers
- Plan training/safety instruction for drivers
- Identify eligible beneficiaries for welfare and social security schemes
- Ensure transparent and timely delivery of Government benefits
- Help in evidence-based policy making for welfare and development of public transport sector
Documents required
Eligible drivers have to submit the prescribed registration form along with self-attested copies of:
- Valid Driving Licence
- Aadhaar Card or any other Government-issued photo ID proof
- Proof of residence
- Commercial Driving Badge, wherever applicable
- Passport-size photograph
- Any other document required by the registering authority
Registration period
The notice clearly states that the registration exercise shall commence from:
- 15-07-2026 to 15-08-2026
Role of RTOs / ARTOs
All RTOs/ARTOs have been directed to:
- Publicize the registration drive through unions, associations, stand committees, notices, social media etc.
- Facilitate hassle-free registration in their offices
- Verify applicant credentials before registration
- Maintain and periodically update the driver database in digital format
- Submit weekly progress reports to the Office of the Transport Commissioner, J&K
Application form details shown in image
The right side of the image contains the application form for registration of drivers in public transport.
It asks for:
Part A – Applicant details
- Full name
- Father’s/Husband’s name
- Date of birth
- Gender
- Aadhaar number (optional)
- Mobile number
- Permanent address
- Correspondence address
Part B – Driving licence details
- Driving licence number
- Date of issue
- Valid up to
- Issuing licensing authority
- Class of vehicle authorized
- Badge number (if applicable)
- Driving experience
Part C – Employment details
- Present status:
- Self-employed driver
- Employed by vehicle owner
- Attached with transport operator
- Other
- Employer / vehicle owner name
- Address
- Contact number
- Vehicle registration number(s)
- Nature of public transport vehicle:
- Taxi
- Cab
- Maxi Cab
- Bus
- Mini Bus
- Auto Rickshaw
- Goods Carriage
- Other
Part D – Declaration
Applicant has to declare that:
- he/she is engaged or to be engaged as a public transport driver
- is not a Government employee
- driving licence is valid and not suspended/cancelled/disqualified
- will inform the Transport Department of any change affecting eligibility
