The Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TGSRTC) is to appoint 1,000 drivers and 743 shramiks (supports staff) after a gap of 12 years. The last time recruitment was done was in 2013. This time special provision is made to to encourage women applicants, the applications drive begins from 8 a m on 8th October 2025 onwards till 5 p m on 28th October 2025. As per the notice released by the Telangana State Level Police Recruitment Board (TSLRPB), the application process is eligible for male and female where the aspirants can apply online via the official website (http://www.tgprb.in/). While the officials clarify that the number of vacancies are tentative, the recruitment process will be overseen based on the requirements announced on the website portal. 

The newly announced driver positions, with 33% among them specifically for women. The recruitment drive effective from October 8th, 2025, marks as a significant leap narrowing the gender divide.

 The corporation has announced 1000 vacancies for drivers with a pay scale ranging from Rs. 20,960 to Rs. 60,080. Additionally, there will be 743 vacancies for the shramiks who will be serving the roles like mechanics, painters, fitters, electricians, welders and other support staff. And the pay scale for shramiks ranges from Rs. 16,550 to Rs. 45,030. Both men and women being eligible to apply for the posts, the notable element is the inclusion of women drivers in regular services. 

Nearly 1,743 posts will be filled with this recruitment offering equal opportunities for drivers and the sharmiks. With providing opportunities for women drivers expanding the reach, participation and creating a landmark, TGSRTC is set in its hiring process paving the way for many more women from rural and backward areas to the Telangana’s public transport system.

Currently, there are around 9,500 to 10,000 posts vacant with more electric buses adding in. Earlier, few women applied for the jobs, but interest has grown significantly because of the Women and Child Welfare Department offering free driving training as a part of government-sponsored scheme.