{"id":14318,"date":"2026-01-12T10:03:02","date_gmt":"2026-01-12T04:33:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/?p=14318"},"modified":"2026-01-13T10:18:27","modified_gmt":"2026-01-13T04:48:27","slug":"psv-badge-driving-licence","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2026\/01\/12\/psv-badge-driving-licence\/","title":{"rendered":"PSV Badge Driving Licence"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PSV badge for drivers is important to drive public service vehicles. RTO issues badges to drivers for operating vehicles like taxis, buses, and autorickshaws. The badge ensures the driver&#8217;s competence and eligibility for driving transport vehicles. The blog will cover how to get PSV badge for drivers in India along with its eligibility.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_53 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\" role=\"button\"><label for=\"item-69f59eec2d702\" ><span class=\"\"><span style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input aria-label=\"Toggle\" aria-label=\"item-69f59eec2d702\"  type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item-69f59eec2d702\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2026\/01\/12\/psv-badge-driving-licence\/#PSV_Badge_Meaning\" title=\"PSV Badge Meaning\">PSV Badge Meaning<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2026\/01\/12\/psv-badge-driving-licence\/#Eligibility_Criteria_for_Badge_driving_licence\" title=\"Eligibility Criteria for Badge driving licence\">Eligibility Criteria for Badge driving licence<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2026\/01\/12\/psv-badge-driving-licence\/#Documents_required_for_PSV_Badge\" title=\"Documents required for PSV Badge\">Documents required for PSV Badge<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2026\/01\/12\/psv-badge-driving-licence\/#How_to_get_PSV_Badge_in_India\" title=\"How to get PSV Badge in India\">How to get PSV Badge in India<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2026\/01\/12\/psv-badge-driving-licence\/#FAQs\" title=\"FAQs\">FAQs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"PSV_Badge_Meaning\"><\/span><b>PSV Badge Meaning<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>PSV stands for Public Service Vehicle. You need to take a test for a badge driving licence. The badge signifies that the drivers are qualified and well trained for PSV driving. The exam checks understanding of passenger safety and traffic rules. You need to book a slot for the PSV badge test at the RTO.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Eligibility_Criteria_for_Badge_driving_licence\"><\/span>Eligibility Criteria for Badge driving licence<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Following is the eligibility criteria for a PSV Badge driving licence in India:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>You must be at least 20 years old to apply for a PSV badge DL<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You should hold a valid Light Motor Vehicles (LMV) driving licence (DL) for a minimum of one year<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You must have completed at least the 8th grade or an equivalent level of education<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You should be medically fit<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Documents_required_for_PSV_Badge\"><\/span><b>Documents required for PSV Badge<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Following documents are required to apply for a PSV Badge driving licence:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Application form<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Proof of age (birth certificate, school leaving certificate, or passport)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Proof of address (ration card, voter ID, or utility bill)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Valid driving licence<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Educational qualification certificate (8th-grade mark sheet)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Medical certificate (from registered medical practitioner)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Passport-size Photographs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_get_PSV_Badge_in_India\"><\/span><b>How to get PSV Badge in India<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Following are the steps to get PSV badge for driver in India:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Visit the official <a href=\"https:\/\/parivahan.gov.in\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/parivahan.gov.in\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Parivahan porta<\/a>l<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choose the state<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click on \u2018Services on DL&#8217; and choose \u2018Apply for driving license\u2019<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enter Driving License Number and Date of Birth<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Verify DL information<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select &#8216;Issue of PSV Badge to a Driver&#8217; and Proceed<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fill out the application form and submit it<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Upload documents<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pay the fees<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Book an appointment with the RTO<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Online services may not be available in all states. Thus, in some states, you have to visit the RTO in person to apply for your PSV badge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Following are the steps at the respective RTO after form submission:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Take the Written Test:<br><\/strong>Visit the RTO on the scheduled date, and take the written examination. After passing the test, you have to take the practical driving test.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Pass the Practical Driving Test:<br><\/strong>Demonstrate your driving skills by successfully completing the practical driving test. It tests your ability to handle a public service vehicle.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Document Verification:<br><\/strong>The RTO officer will verify all the documents.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Receive Your PSV Badge:<br><\/strong>The RTO will issue you the PSV badge after verification and passing the test.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"128\" height=\"128\" src=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/also-read.webp\" alt=\"Also read\" class=\"wp-image-4773\" srcset=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/also-read.webp 128w, https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/also-read-88x88.webp 88w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 128px) 100vw, 128px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2023\/10\/10\/commercial-driving-licence-cdl\/\">Commercial Driving Licence<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2023\/02\/09\/international-driving-licence-india\/\">International Driving Licence in India<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2023\/02\/04\/how-to-apply-for-driving-licence-online\/\">Driving Licence Online Apply<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span><strong>FAQs<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\t\t<section\t\thelp class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card    \"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t<h4>Who needs a PSV badge?\n<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sc_fs_faq__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\n<p>Drivers of taxis, auto-rickshaws, cabs, buses, school vans, and other passenger transport vehicles need a PSV badge.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section\t\thelp class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card    \"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t<h4>What is the minimum age to apply for a PSV badge?<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sc_fs_faq__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\n<p>The minimum age to apply for a PSV badge is 20 years.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section\t\thelp class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card    \"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t<h4>Are PSV and LMV license the same?<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sc_fs_faq__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\n<p>No, PSV and LMV licences are not the same. LMV licence is for private vehicles, while a PSV badge is required to drive  passengers \/public vehicle commercially.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section\t\thelp class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card    \"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t<h4>How long Public Service Vehicle Badge remain valid?\n<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sc_fs_faq__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\n<p> Public Service Vehicle (PSV) badge is valid for 3 to 5 years, depending on the state RTO rules.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section\t\thelp class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card    \"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t<h4>How long does it take to get a PSV badge?<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sc_fs_faq__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\n<p>PSV badge Processing takes 30-45 working days. 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