Sarkari Yojana

Free Training for Vehicle Drivers

Uttarakhand
Quick Summary: Uttarakhand's Transport Department offers SC and ST residents free commercial and refresher driving training at IDTR, Dehradun, to improve skills, reduce accidents and boost self-employment.

About Free Training for Vehicle Drivers

Uttarakhand’s Transport Department brought in the “Free Training for Vehicle Drivers” scheme to sharpen the driving skills and job prospects of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) candidates. By offering good-quality driving training at no cost, it seeks to cut down road accidents and open up self-employment opportunities.

Scheme Overview

Government Level

State Government

Eligible Entity

Individual

Scheme Details

Eligibility

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for Free Training for Vehicle Drivers, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:

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Applicants need to reside in Uttarakhand

Applicants need to reside in Uttarakhand.

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Applicants need to be from a Scheduled Caste…

Applicants need to be from a Scheduled Caste or Scheduled Tribe category.

Applicants must meet all of the above conditions to be considered eligible for this scheme.
Benefits

Benefits Provided

Free Training for Vehicle Drivers provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:

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Vehicle drivers are trained to improve their driving…

Vehicle drivers are trained to improve their driving skills, helping lower road accidents and enabling them to take up better self-employment opportunities.

Benefit amounts and conditions may vary by category — refer to the official scheme guidelines for exact figures applicable to your case.
Documents Required

Documents Required

Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:

For Light Motor Vehicle (Commercial Course):

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The applicant's own Aadhaar card

The applicant's own Aadhaar card

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A certificate of caste

A certificate of caste

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A single passport-size photograph

A single passport-size photograph

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The High School certificate or the 8th Class…

The High School certificate or the 8th Class transfer certificate

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A valid Non-Transport Light Motor Vehicle licence held…

A valid Non-Transport Light Motor Vehicle licence held for at least 1 year For Heavy Motor Vehicle (Commercial Course):

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Aadhaar card belonging to the applicant

Aadhaar card belonging to the applicant

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The applicant's caste certificate

The applicant's caste certificate

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One photograph of passport size

One photograph of passport size

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A certificate of High School, or a transfer…

A certificate of High School, or a transfer certificate of Class 8th

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A Transport Light Motor Vehicle licence that is…

A Transport Light Motor Vehicle licence that is valid and at least 1 year old For Refresher Courses:

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The applicant's Aadhaar card

The applicant's Aadhaar card

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A driving licence, currently valid, for a Light…

A driving licence, currently valid, for a Light or Heavy Motor Vehicle

Ensure all documents are valid and, where required, duly attested before submitting your application.

How to Apply

Offline Application

Applicants can apply for Free Training for Vehicle Drivers through the offline application process outlined below.

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Application Process

Applications in the prescribed format, which can be obtained from the IDTR office, are to be submitted offline at the Institute of Driving and Traffic Research (IDTR), Dehradun. Required Documents for Light Motor Vehicle (Vocational Course):
The applicant's Aadhaar card.
The applicant's caste certificate.
A single recent passport-size photograph.
A High School Certificate or an 8th Class Transfer Certificate.
A Light Motor Vehicle (Non-Transport) Driving License that is valid and held for a minimum of one year. For Heavy Vehicle (Vocational Course):
The applicant's Aadhaar card.
The applicant's caste certificate.
A single recent passport-size photograph.
A High School Certificate or an 8th Class Transfer Certificate.
A Light Motor Vehicle (Transport) Driving License that is valid.
This licence must have been held for at least one year. For Refresher Courses:
The applicant's Aadhaar card. A Driving License, currently valid, for driving a Light or Heavy Motor Vehicle. Validity: No time limit applies. Renewal: Not needed. Fees: No charge. Process: Applications are examined, and eligible candidates are enrolled in training on a first-come, first-served basis. Process: Applications are accepted all year round, and training begins once a batch has been formed.

Ensure all required documents are ready before starting the application process.

Official Application & Website

Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.

Official Sources & References