In a significant move to empower women in Uttar Pradesh, the Uttar Pradesh Transport Corporation (UPRTC) is set to recruit approximately 5,000 female contract employees. This recruitment initiative is aimed at enhancing the participation of women in the workforce while ensuring that they are placed in their home districts. According to Managing Director Masoom Ali, this program is designed to provide women with job opportunities and contribute to the state’s economic growth. To qualify, female candidates must be members of the Uttar Pradesh National Rural Livelihood Mission and the Uttar Pradesh Skill Development Mission, along with holding specific certifications.
Eligibility Criteria for Candidates
For women aspiring to join as contract conductors, the eligibility requirements are as follows:
| Criterion | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Educational Qualification | Intermediate Pass |
| Additional Certificates | CCC Certificate |
| Memberships | Uttar Pradesh National Rural Livelihood Mission, Uttar Pradesh Skill Development Mission |
| Bonus Points | 5% weightage for NCC B certificate, NSS certificate, and awards from Scouts & Guides |
Salary and Placement
Successful female candidates will be offered a salary equivalent to the authorized pay scales for contract drivers and conductors. Importantly, placements will be facilitated in the respective district depots to ensure convenience and accessibility for the recruits.
Job Fairs Scheduled for Recruitment
The transport minister has announced that various job fairs will be conducted from April 8 to April 17, 2025, across different locations in Uttar Pradesh. These fairs aim to facilitate recruitment for the position of female conductors. Here is a schedule of the job fairs:
| Date | Location |
|---|---|
| April 8 | Ghaziyabad, Aligarh, Bareilly, Ayodhya, Varanasi |
| April 11 | Meerut, Etawah, Hardoi, Devi Patan, Azamgarh |
| April 15 | Saharanpur, Jhansi, Kanpur, Chitrakoot, Banda, Prayagraj |
| April 17 | Noida, Agra, Moradabad, Lucknow, Gorakhpur |
Online Application and Certification Verification
To streamline the application process, the UPRTC will provide a separate online link for job applications categorized by region on their official website. Certificate verification can be done through both online and offline methods to ensure a comprehensive selection process.
Training Programs for Candidates
To ensure that female candidates are equipped with the necessary skills, the Uttar Pradesh Skill Development Mission will facilitate training programs specifically designed for the role of conductors. In cases where suitable courses are unavailable at the district level, UPRTC has committed to providing training at its own level, with expenses being claimed from the Uttar Pradesh National Rural Livelihood Mission and the Uttar Pradesh Skill Development Mission.