Free Driving Training 2026: Free Driving Lessons, Food and Accommodation for Eligible Candidates
Good news for unemployed youth in Karnataka who are looking to learn driving and build a career in the transport sector. The Social Welfare Department is providing free light and heavy vehicle driving training to eligible candidates belonging to Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe communities in Shiggavi Taluk of Haveri district.
The training is being offered without charging candidates for the training, and eligible participants will also receive free food and accommodation during the training period. This can be a useful opportunity for candidates who cannot afford the cost of professional driving training.
The training is conducted for approximately one month, and candidates who successfully complete the programme may receive support for obtaining a driving licence as per the applicable rules.
Free Driving Training – Overview
- Training: Light and Heavy Vehicle Driving
- Location: Shiggavi Taluk, Haveri District
- Eligible Candidates: SC/ST candidates
- Training Duration: Approximately 1 month
- Benefits: Free training, food and accommodation
- Application Mode: Offline
Objective of the Scheme
The main objective of this initiative is to provide practical driving skills to unemployed SC/ST youth and improve their employment opportunities. Professional driving skills can help candidates seek jobs in government and private transport organisations, logistics companies, and other sectors.
The programme also aims to reduce the financial burden associated with driving lessons, accommodation, and food during training.
Benefits
Eligible candidates can receive several benefits under the training programme:
- Free light vehicle driving training.
- Free heavy vehicle driving training for eligible candidates.
- Free food during the training period.
- Free accommodation during training.
- Practical driving instruction.
- Training in road safety and responsible driving.
- Opportunity to improve employment prospects in the transport sector.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants should satisfy the prescribed conditions before applying:
- Must be a resident of Karnataka.
- Must belong to the Scheduled Caste or Scheduled Tribe category.
- Must have passed at least 8th or 10th standard, as applicable.
- Candidates seeking light vehicle training should be at least 18 years old.
- Candidates seeking heavy vehicle training should be at least 20 years old.
- Candidates applying for heavy vehicle training should possess a valid permanent light vehicle driving licence.
- Applicants should have the required physical fitness certificate.
Candidates should verify the exact eligibility requirements with the concerned department before submitting their application.
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready:
- Aadhaar Card
- Caste Certificate
- Ration Card
- Bank Passbook Copy
- Recent Passport-size Photographs
- Educational Qualification/Mark Sheet
- Light Vehicle Driving Licence, where applicable
- Physical Fitness Certificate
- Other documents requested by the department
How to Apply
Eligible and interested candidates should visit the Social Welfare Department Office in Shiggavi Taluk, Haveri District.
At the office, ask for the application form related to the free driving training programme. Fill in your personal, educational, caste, and contact details carefully. Attach photocopies of the required documents and submit the completed application form to the concerned officials.
Free Driving Training Online Application