Apply for Learner’s License in Jharkhand

Under the Motor Vehicles Act of 1988, you need to have a valid driving licence to drive a motor vehicle in India. Before you get your driving licence, you need to have a learner's licence. If you want to apply for a learner's licence in Jharkhand, you can read this guide which will take you through the process.

Updated On - 25 Sep 2025

Types of Learner's Licences in Jharkhand

  1. Learner's Licence for non-geared motorcycles
  2. Learner's Licence for motorcycles with gears
  3. Learner's Licence for Medium Goods Vehicles (MGV)
  4. Learner's Licence for Light Motor Vehicles (LMV)
  5. Learner's Licence for Heavy Goods Vehicles (HGV)
  6. Learner's Licence for Medium Passenger Vehicles (MPV)
  7. Learner's Licence for road rollers
  8. Learner's Licence for Heavy Passenger Vehicles (HPV)
  9. Learner's Licence for motor vehicles which come with specific descriptions

Eligibility Criteria and Documents Required to Apply for a Learner's Licence in Jharkhand

Eligibility criteria

  1. The minimum age to apply for a learner's licence is 20 years (commercial vehicle)
  1. You need to be at least 18 years old or more (Light Motor Vehicle-LMV)
  2. You have to be 16 years of age or more to drive a non-geared motorcycle (up to 50cc engine capacity)
  3. If you are below the age of 18, you have to submit a letter of consent signed by your parent or guardian

Documents required

  1. Form 2 (learner's licence form),
  2. Passport-size photographs,
  3. Form 1 (medical certificate),
  4. Form 1A (Physical Fitness Certificate),
  5. Any one of the documents for proof of age: Passport, Ration card, Voter ID, PAN Card, Birth certificate,
  6. Any one of the documents for address proof: Aadhaar card, Ration card, Voter ID, Electricity bill, Phone bill.

Apply Offline for a Learner's Licence in Jharkhand

By paying an application fee of Rs.260 and submitting the relevant documents, you can apply for a learner's licence in Jharkhand. Here are the steps to follow:

Step 1: Visit the Regional Transport Office (RTO) in your jurisdiction

Step 2: Collect the learner's licence application form. You can also download the form from https://parivahan.gov.in/parivahan/

Step 3: Fill in all details asked in the form

Step 4: Attach the required documents

Step 5: Attach passport-size photographs

Step 6: Submit the form at the RTO

Step 7: Pay your application fee

Step 8: Book your time slot for the learner's licence test

Step 9: Reach the RTO in time for your test. You will have to reach the RTO at least half an hour early

Step 10: If you pass the test, your learner's licence will be issued

Apply Online for a Learner's Licence in Jharkhand

Step 1: Visit the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways website, https://parivahan.gov.in/parivahan/

Step 2: Select 'Online Services'

Step 3: Click on 'Driving Licence Related Services'

Step 4: A new page will open and you need to select the state

Step 5: Hover over 'Apply Online' and click on it

Step 6: Select 'New Learner's Licence'

Step 7: Click on 'Continue'

Step 8: Key in all the details

Step 9: Click on 'Submit'

Step 10: Scan all the required documents and also upload them

Step 11: Make the payment of the application fee

Step 12: Book your time slot for the test

Step 13: Make sure to reach the RTO in time for the test

Step 14: Your learner's licence will be issued if you pass the test

Booking a Slot for Learner's Licence Test

Step 1: Visit the website,https://parivahan.gov.in/parivahan/

Step 2: Select 'Appointments (Slot Booking)'

Step 3: Click on 'Learner's Licence Test'

Step 4: Type in your application number, and date of birth

Step 5: Key in the verification code

Step 6: Click on 'Submit'

Step 7: Select 'Confirm to Book'

Step 8: You can change the date and time

Step 9: Click on 'Confirm'

Documents Required to Apply for a Duplicate Learner's Licence in Jharkhand

  • Documents for proof of age
  • Documents of proof of address
  • Photographs (passport size)
  • Form LLD
  • Copy of your First Information Report (FIR-if licence has been stolen or lost)

Apply for a Duplicate Learner's Licence in Jharkhand

  1. Step 1: Visit the RTO in your jurisdiction
  2. Step 2: Collect the LLD form
  3. Step 3: Attach the required documents
  4. Step 4: Attach photographs (passport size)
  5. Step 5: Submit the details of your stolen learner's licence
  6. Step 6: Lodge an FIR if the learner's licence has been stolen
  7. Step 7: Pay the application fee
  8. Step 8: Once your documents have been verified, your duplicate learner's licence will be issued

Make Corrections to Your Learner's Licence

  ✔ Submit a copy of your learner's licence along with the required documents to the RTO

  ✔ The RTO will verify your application and supporting documents

  ✔ Once verified, a new learner's licence with the corrections will be issued

Note: All corrections that need to be made to the learner's licence can be done only by the RTO which issued your learner's licence.

Learner's Licence Test in Jharkhand

  1. The learner's licence test will test your knowledge of traffic rules and regulations.
  2. This is a written one and will be conducted in front of a Motor Vehicles Inspector.
  3. You can always re-appear for this test if you do not pass it.
  4. If you pass the test, your learner's licence will be issued.
  5. You can drive your vehicle with an 'L' board stuck on the front and back of your vehicle.
  6. You can apply for a driving licence after 30 days of holding a learner's licence.

FAQs on Learner's Licence in Jharkhand

  • Do I have to give a driving test for getting a learner's licence in Jharkhand?

    No, you do not need to take a driving test for getting a learner's licence test in Jharkhand.

  • Am I allowed to renew my learner's licence?

    Yes, you can renew your learner's licence. This can be done if you have not applied for a driving licence within a period of 180 days from the date of the learner's licence being issued.

  • Will my Jharkhand learner's licence be valid in Goa?

    Yes, any learner's licence issued in Jharkhand will be valid in Goa and all other states in India.

  • How can I check my Jharkhand learner's licence application status?

    You can check the status of your learner's licence application by visiting parivahan.gov.in/You can also visit the RTO directly and enquire about the status of your learner's licence.

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