SMC Recruitment 2026: 2295 Vacancies for Clerks, Engineers & More – Eligibility Inside

SMC Recruitment 2026: The Surat Municipal Corporation (SMC) released its recruitment notification (Advt. No. P.R.O./739/2025-26) for the 2025-26 cycle, offering 2,295 vacancies across Clerk, Engineer, Medical Officer, and Technical Staff posts.

Application Status: CLOSED. Online applications were accepted from 1 April 2026 to 15 April 2026. This article is kept live as a reference for the eligibility, fee, and selection process; candidates who applied should watch suratmunicipal.gov.in for exam date and result updates.

Quick Highlights

• Organization: Surat Municipal Corporation (SMC)
• Advertisement No: P.R.O./739/2025-26
• Posts: Clerk, Engineers, Medical Officers, Technical Staff & More
• Total Vacancies: 2,295
• Application Window: 1 April 2026 to 15 April 2026 (Closed)
• Educational Qualification: 12th Pass, ITI, Diploma, Graduate, B.E/B.Tech, MBBS (post-specific)

Official Website: suratmunicipal.gov.in

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Important Dates

Eligibility Criteria (Post-wise Highlights)

• Mechanical/Automobile/Electrical Engineers: B.E./B.Tech in the respective engineering discipline from a recognized university, plus basic computer knowledge and Gujarati/Hindi proficiency.
• Town Planning Officer/Planner: M.Arch/M.E. (Civil)/B.Arch/B.E. (Civil), with a PG degree or diploma in City/Town/Regional Planning.
• Food Safety Officer: Master’s degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Food Technology, Microbiology, Biotechnology, or a relevant 4-year medical/veterinary degree.
• X-Ray Technician: Bachelor’s degree in Science, plus completion of an X-Ray Technician course from a recognized medical college/institute.

Note: This is a highlight of select posts; exact requirements for Clerks, Staff Nurses, Drivers, and other roles were listed in the full official notification.

Age Limit

• General Technical/Specialist Roles: Maximum 35 years.
• Senior Planning Roles (e.g., Town Planning Officer): Maximum 45 years.
• Age relaxation applicable for SC/ST/OBC/SEBC/EWS candidates as per Gujarat government norms; existing SMC employees may be exempt from the upper age limit for certain roles.

Application Fee

Selection Process

1. Shortlisting: Applications screened based on eligibility criteria.
2. Written Exam / Skill Test: Depending on the job profile.
3. Interview: For select higher-ranking specialist posts.
4. Document Verification & Merit List: Final selection based on merit/waiting list, followed by document verification and medical fitness checks.

How to Apply (For Reference)

1. Visit the official SMC website: suratmunicipal.gov.in.
2. Navigate to the “Recruitment” section and locate Advt. No. P.R.O./739/2025-26.
3. Register/log in and fill personal, educational, and experience details.
4. Upload scanned photograph, signature, and required certificates.
5. Pay the application fee online.
6. Submit and print a copy of the application.

Important Instructions

• This application window is closed; the details above are kept for reference and for candidates checking their own submitted applications.
• Candidates who applied should regularly check suratmunicipal.gov.in for exam date, admit card, and result announcements.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. Is the SMC Recruitment 2026 application still open?
No, the application window closed on 15 April 2026.

Q2. How many total vacancies were announced?
2,295 vacancies across Clerks, Engineers, Medical Officers, Technical Assistants, and more.

Q3. What is the application fee?
Rs.500 for General/OBC (Creamy Layer), Rs.250 for OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)/SC/ST, and Nil for PwD candidates.

Q4. Can 12th pass or ITI candidates apply for these jobs?
Yes, the recruitment covered a wide range of posts, with eligibility from 12th Pass, ITI, and Diploma holders to Postgraduates and MBBS doctors, depending on the specific post.

Q5. What is the age limit for these posts?
Generally up to 35 years for technical/specialist roles, and up to 45 years for senior planning roles, with relaxation for reserved categories.

Q6. What is the selection process?
Shortlisting, Written Exam/Skill Test, Interview (for select posts), and Document Verification with a final merit list.

Q7. Is there an application fee for PwD candidates?
No, PwD (Divyang) candidates are completely exempted from the application fee.

Q8. What qualification is needed for Town Planning Officer?
M.Arch/M.E. (Civil)/B.Arch/B.E. (Civil), along with a postgraduate degree or diploma in City/Town/Regional Planning.

Q9. Where was the application submitted?
Exclusively online through the official Surat Municipal Corporation portal, suratmunicipal.gov.in.

Q10. What should candidates who applied do next?
Regularly check suratmunicipal.gov.in for exam date, admit card, and result updates.

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