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.

Types of Learner's Licences in Jharkhand

• Learner’s Licence for non-geared motorcycles
• Learner’s Licence for motorcycles with gears
• Learner’s Licence for Medium Goods Vehicles (MGV)
• Learner’s Licence for Light Motor Vehicles (LMV)
• Learner’s Licence for Heavy Goods Vehicles (HGV)
• Learner’s Licence for Medium Passenger Vehicles (MPV)
• Learner’s Licence for road rollers
• Learner’s Licence for Heavy Passenger Vehicles (HPV)
• 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

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 7: Reach the RTO in time for your test. You will have to reach the RTO at least half an hour early
• Step 8: 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: Follow the steps above till step 11
• Step 3: Select 'Appointments (Slot Booking)’
• Step 6: Click on ‘Learner’s Licence Test’
• Step 7: Type in your application number, and date of birth
• Step 8: Key in the verification code
• Step 9: Click on ‘Submit’
• Step 10: Select ‘Confirm to Book’
• Step 11: You can change the date and time
• Step 12: Click on ‘Confirm’

Apply for a Duplicate Learner's Licence in Jharkhand

If your learner’s licence is lost, stolen, or damaged, you can apply for a duplicate one. You should inform the RTO, submit an application and the RTO will issue your duplicate learner’s licence.

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

1. Documents for proof of age
2. Documents of proof of address
3. Photographs (passport size)
4. Form LLD
5. Copy of your First Information Report (FIR-if licence has been stolen or lost)

Apply for a Duplicate Learner's Licence in Jharkhand

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

Make Corrections to Your Learner’s Licence

1. 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.
2. You should submit a copy of your learner’s licence along with other documents for the corrections to be made.
3. Once your application and documents have been verified, your new learner’s licence will be issued.

Learner's Licence Test in Jharkhand

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

FAQs on Learner's Licence in Jharkhand

1. 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.

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. 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.