The Telangana State Level Police Recruitment Board has announced a major recruitment drive for supervisory posts in the Telangana State Road Transport Corporation. This recruitment aims to fill a total of 198 Supervisor Trainee vacancies, offering a stable government career opportunity for eligible candidates across Telangana. Applications are invited through online mode only from qualified and interested candidates who meet the prescribed educational, age, and reservation criteria. The recruitment process is designed to ensure transparency and fairness, providing opportunities to both external candidates and eligible departmental employees of the corporation. Selected candidates will be appointed as Traffic Supervisor Trainee or Mechanical Supervisor Trainee, with attractive pay scales, service benefits, and long-term career growth within the public transport sector.
Important Dates
- Online Application Start Date: 30 December 2025
- Last Date to Submit Online Application: 20 January 2026
- Fee Payment Window: During the online application period
- Examination Date: To be announced later
- Certificate Verification: After completion of selection stages
Candidates are advised to complete the application process well before the closing date to avoid last-minute technical issues.
Vacancy Details (True Total Vacancies)
A total of 198 vacancies have been notified for Supervisor Trainee posts in Telangana State Road Transport Corporation.
Post-Wise Vacancy Breakdown
- Traffic Supervisor Trainee (TST)
- Total Vacancies: 84
- Mechanical Supervisor Trainee (MST)
- Total Vacancies: 114
Grand Total Vacancies: 198 Posts
These vacancies include both external recruitment and departmental recruitment posts. The vacancies are distributed across contiguous zone cadres and various reservation categories as per government norms. The number of vacancies is tentative and may change based on administrative requirements.
Zone-Wise Distribution Overview
The posts are distributed across multiple contiguous zone cadres covering different regions of Telangana. Selected candidates may be posted anywhere within the respective contiguous zone cadre based on organizational needs. The zonal allocation is determined based on population ratios and operational requirements of the corporation.
Application Fee
Candidates must pay the prescribed application fee during online registration. The fee varies based on category.
Fee Structure
- SC / ST Candidates (Local to Telangana): ₹400
- All Other Categories: ₹800
Payment Mode
- Online payment only
- Credit Card
- Debit Card
- Net Banking or other available electronic modes
The application fee once paid is non-refundable under any circumstances, even if the candidate is found ineligible at a later stage.
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must carefully ensure that they fulfill all eligibility requirements before applying. Eligibility is verified at multiple stages of the recruitment process.
Educational Qualification
Traffic Supervisor Trainee (TST)
- Candidates must possess the prescribed educational qualification relevant to supervisory duties in traffic and operations as notified by the recruiting authority.
- Qualifications must be obtained from a recognized board or institution.
- Educational certificates must be valid on or before the closing date of online application.
Mechanical Supervisor Trainee (MST)
- Candidates must have the required technical or engineering qualification relevant to mechanical supervision and maintenance.
- The qualification must be from a recognized institution.
- Candidates claiming equivalency must produce valid equivalence certificates.
Failure to produce original educational certificates during document verification will result in disqualification.
Age Limit
The age of candidates is calculated as per the rules applicable on the date of notification.
General Age Criteria
- Minimum and maximum age limits apply as per Telangana State recruitment rules.
- Age relaxation is applicable for reserved categories as per government norms.
Age Relaxation
- SC / ST / BC candidates: As per state government rules
- Economically Weaker Section (EWS): As applicable
- Ex-Servicemen: As per service rules
- Departmental candidates: As per eligibility norms
Candidates who are under-aged or over-aged as on the cut-off date will be rejected at any stage of recruitment.
Reservation Policy
Reservation is strictly implemented as per Telangana State government rules and applicable service regulations.
Vertical Reservation
- Scheduled Castes (SC)
- Scheduled Tribes (ST)
- Backward Classes (BC-A, BC-B, BC-C, BC-D, BC-E)
- Economically Weaker Sections (EWS)
Horizontal Reservation
- Women candidates (33⅓% of vacancies)
- Ex-Servicemen
- Departmental candidates of Telangana State Road Transport Corporation
Reservation benefits are applicable only to local candidates of Telangana State as defined under the relevant recruitment regulations.
Local Candidate Requirement
- Candidates must be local to Telangana State as per prescribed rules.
- Study certificates or residence certificates must be produced during verification.
- Non-local candidates are not eligible for reservation benefits.
Salary Scale
Selected candidates will be appointed as Supervisor Trainees and paid as per the approved pay scale.
Pay Scale for Both Posts
- ₹27,080 – ₹81,400 per month
The salary is subject to revision as per government and corporation rules.
Additional Benefits
In addition to the basic pay, selected candidates are entitled to:
- Dearness Allowance (DA)
- House Rent Allowance (HRA)
- Other admissible allowances
- Medical benefits
- Pension and retirement benefits as per rules
- Promotional opportunities based on service performance
Selection Process
The recruitment process involves multiple stages to ensure selection of competent candidates.
Stage 1: Written Examination
- Objective-type multiple choice questions
- Questions set in English language
- Negative marking applicable for wrong answers
Stage 2: Document Verification
Candidates shortlisted in the written examination will be called for document verification. Original certificates related to age, education, category, and local status must be produced.
Stage 3: Final Selection
- Merit is prepared based on performance in the written examination.
- Reservation and zonal allocation rules are applied.
- Final appointment is subject to verification of eligibility and documents.
Examination Scheme
- The examination will test general knowledge, subject-specific knowledge, and relevant technical or supervisory aptitude.
- Bonus marks may be awarded to eligible candidates as per applicable rules.
- Examination centers and dates will be notified separately.
Required Documents
Candidates must upload and later produce original documents including:
- Proof of date of birth
- Educational qualification certificates
- Community certificate (if applicable)
- Non-creamy layer certificate for BC candidates
- EWS certificate (if applicable)
- Study or residence certificates
- Service certificate for departmental candidates
- Ex-servicemen documents (if applicable)
Failure to produce valid documents will lead to rejection.
General Instructions
- Applications must be submitted online only.
- Only one application per candidate is permitted.
- Incomplete or incorrect applications will be rejected.
- Providing false or misleading information will result in disqualification and legal action.
- Candidature is provisional until final verification.
- No correspondence will be entertained regarding rejection.
Posting and Service Conditions
- Selected candidates may be posted anywhere within the allotted contiguous zone cadre.
- Appointments are governed by service regulations of the corporation.
- Candidates will be on trainee status initially and confirmed after satisfactory completion of training.
