Light Motor Vehicle Driver
Holds a Light Motor Vehicle licence and drives safely on assigned routes, ensuring the vehicle meets legal and compliance requirements.
Overview
One of the categories of drivers are Light Motor Vehicle Drivers (LMV). They have to first obtain a driving licence for Light Motor Driving. The tasks of such a person include driving safely on assigned routes with or without a senior driver being present. Apart from driving they have to ensure that the vehicle meets the basic legal and compliance requirements. They have to follow driving practices to ensure safety of life, vehicle and materials.
Where they work
- Organizations that require transportation of people and material
- Organizations that have transportation facility for staff, e.g. BPOs, IT companies, airline companies etc.
- Tourist companies
- Cab service companies
- Transportation companies or drivers for personal work or for business commuting
Work environment
The work involves being on the road for extended periods and following driving practices to ensure the safety of life, vehicle and materials.
Opportunities for work exist for differently abled in this field.
Skills and interests
This career might suit you if…
- You manage time well
- You are good in communication
- You are cautious by nature
- You have a good sense of directions
- You are physically fit
Eligibility and education roadmap
Please check the duration of the course during enrolment. NSQF course levels, entry requirements and availability change — verify with the training provider.
- 1Minimum qualification: after completion of class 8, with a minimum age of 18, and having 0 to 6 months' experience in driving a Light Motor Vehicle (LMV) with a driving licence, you can enrol for a National Skills Qualification Framework (NSQF) Level 3 course for Light Vehicle Driver (LMV).
Forms, exams and applications
Exam names above are as printed in the source card. Application windows, eligibility and syllabi change — always check the official notification for current dates.
Where to apply
This list of institutes is indicative only.
Government institutes
- State Transport Corporation Driving Institutes (multiple locations)
- Automobile Association of Upper India (AAUI), New Delhi, Uttar Pradesh
- Rajasthan State Road Transport Corporation (RSRTC) Driving Schools, Rajasthan
These institute lists are indicative examples from the source card, not a ranked or complete directory. Always verify accreditation on the institute's official website.
Career outcomes
Growth path
- 1Light Motor Vehicle Driver Level 3
- 2Senior Driver
- 3Transport/Admin Manager
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Student action plan
What you can do this month
- Read this whole roadmap and note any subjects, exams or institutes you don't recognise yet.
- Talk to a teacher or school counsellor about how your current subjects connect to Any Stream.
- Look for a school club, competition or online course related to travelling.
- Shortlist 2–3 institutes from the list above and check their official website for current admission details.
- Save this career and compare it with 1–2 others you're considering.
Example from the field
A taxi driver in Mumbai — 'I came to Bombay in 1962 and started driving a taxi in 1964. My older brother and I lived in the same house and we raised our families together. He passed away in a car accident suddenly in 1975 and all of a sudden I was the head of the family with 10 people to support. I educated his children like mine, gave them the same pocket money and took care of them like my own, and all my income was because of the taxi I was driving. As all the children grew older, they took up part time jobs and eventually went on to get amazing job offers. My son is an MBA graduate who lives in London, my daughter has married in Canada and 4 of my brother's children are in Canada as well. My life has been very simple. I'm 75 and still working because I believe that man should work as long as he can. I have never accepted a free meal and I like to be independent. My home is India. How can I leave this taxi and Bombay when it has given me so much?'
SourceThis profile is shared for training/educational purposes only, as printed in the source card.
Sources and update notice
- Career card source: Exploring Career Paths with Career Cards, Volume 2, printed page 955 (NCERT / UNICEF India / PSSCIVE Bhopal, First Edition, April 2025).
- Income source: https://bit.ly/3CJVE9s
- Last reviewed on this site: 2026-08-21
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Eligibility, fees, exam patterns and admissions change often. Always verify current details on official institute, exam-body or government websites before making decisions.