is driving licence required for passport

No, a Driving Licence is not strictly mandatory for an Indian passport application. It is one of the many documents accepted as valid Proof of Identity and Proof of Address. If you do not have a driving licence, you can submit other primary documents instead. Common alternatives include your Aadhaar Card, Voter ID Card, or a valid Indian Passport (for re-issue). You must ensure you have valid proof for both identity and your present residential address from the list of officially accepted documents.