Surat Municipal Corporation (SMC) Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 2295 Clerk, Engineer, Driver & Various Posts
Surat Municipal Corporation (SMC), officially known as Surat Mahanagar Palika, has released a large-scale recruitment notification for 2026 inviting online applications for a wide range of posts across 45 cadres. This is one of the most comprehensive municipal recruitment drives in Gujarat this year, covering technical, medical, administrative, and support service positions. The recruitment was originally announced vide Advertisement No. PRO/739/2025-26 dated 11/03/2026, with an updated pay scale corrigendum issued on 24/03/2026. The available posts span a broad spectrum of qualifications and disciplines. On the technical side, vacancies exist for Assistant Engineer (Civil, Electrical, Workshop/Mechanical), Deputy Engineer (Civil), Environment Engineer, Assistant Town Planner, Deputy Town Planner, Technical Officer, Technical Assistant, Maintenance Assistant (Electrical), and Supervisor (Computer). For medical and health services, positions are open for Medical Officer (MBBS), Radiologist, Staff Nurse, Junior Pharmacist, Laboratory Technician, Dialysis Technician, ECG Technician, ECHO/TMT Technician, Audiometrist, and Speech Therapist. Administrative and finance roles include Assessment & Recovery Officer, Deputy Accountant, Assistant Auditor, Deputy Auditor, Third Grade Clerk (General & Audit), Library Clerk, and Public Relations Officer. Support and operational roles such as Driver, Fitter, Live Stock Inspector, Marshal (Watch & Ward), Zoo Keeper, Zoo Guide, Zoo Attendant, Aquarium Inspector, Aquarium Supervisor, Curator (Aquarium), and Curator (Education & Research) are also included. Candidates seeking government jobs in Surat and Gujarat will find this an outstanding opportunity given the scale and variety of roles. The SMC is known for its well-organized urban governance and offers employees a professional work environment with growth potential. The application window is open from April 1, 2026 (11:00 AM) to April 15, 2026 (11:00 PM). All applications must be submitted through the official SMC website at https://www.suratmunicipal.gov.in. No offline applications will be accepted. Candidates must first complete User Registration on the portal, then fill in personal details, educational qualifications, experience, upload documents, and pay the application fee online. The application fee for General (unreserved) category candidates is ₹500, while candidates from reserved categories including all women applicants, SC, ST, SEBC, EWS, and PwD are required to pay ₹400. Fee payment is accepted only through online modes such as debit card, credit card, or net banking. Cash, demand drafts, or postal orders will not be accepted. Age limits vary by post, ranging from 18 years minimum to a maximum between 33 and 45 years depending on the role. Reserved category candidates are eligible for age relaxation as per prevailing Gujarat Government rules. However, the upper age limit shall not exceed 45 years under any category relaxation. Current SMC employees are exempt from the upper age limit. The selection process will be determined by the Appointment Authority based on the number of applications received. It may include a written test, practical/skill test, and/or personal interview. Shortlisted candidates will be notified via the SMC website and through SMS on their registered mobile number. Candidates must attend tests at their own expense at the venue designated by SMC. This SMC Recruitment 2026 is a valuable chance for graduates, diploma holders, postgraduates, and professionals across Gujarat to secure a permanent government position in a prestigious urban local body.
Authority - State Government
Application Mode - Online
Job Type - Regular
Advertisement - PRO/739/2025-26
Posted On
12 Mar 2026, 02:51 pm
Total Posts
2295
Organization
Surat Municipal Corporation (SMC)
Updated On
02 Apr 2026
🗓️ Important Dates
- Application Start Date: 01 April 2026 (11:00 AM)
- Application Last Date: 15 April 2026 (11:00 PM)
- Exam / Interview Schedule: Will be announced on the official SMC website after application processing
- Document Verification Date: To be notified via website and SMS
💰 Application Fee
- General / Unreserved Category: ₹500 (online payment only)
- Reserved Categories (All women candidates, SC, ST, SEBC, EWS, PwD): ₹400
- Payment Mode: Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking only
- Cash / DD / Postal Order / Pay Order: NOT accepted
- Fee once paid is non-refundable under any circumstances
🎯 Age Limit
- Minimum Age: 18 years (for most posts)
- Maximum Age: Varies by post — 33 to 45 years (refer post-wise details below)
- Age relaxation applicable for reserved categories as per Gujarat Government rules
- Upper age limit shall not exceed 45 years in any case, including after relaxation
- Current SMC regular employees: Upper age limit not applicable
- SMC trainees (fixed monthly stipend basis): Age rules are applicable
🎓 Qualification
- Public Relations Officer: Postgraduate degree in Public Relations / Journalism / Mass Communication from a recognized university; 5 years journalism experience or 3 years PR experience in government/semi-govt/municipal body
- Assessment & Recovery Officer: Postgraduate degree in any discipline; 5 years experience at Level-8 pay scale or above in administrative/assessment/revenue/taxation work in govt or semi-govt institution
- Deputy Accountant: CA / ICWA / CMA or M.Com (min. 60%) or B.Com with Advanced Accounting & Auditing + MBA (Finance) with min. 60%; 5 years of accounts and audit experience
- Radiologist: MD (Radio Diagnosis) / MD (Radiology) / DNB (Radiology) or DMRE with 5 years experience
- Medical Officer: MBBS degree from a recognized institution
- Deputy Engineer (Civil): B.E./B.Tech in Civil Engineering; minimum 5 years experience as Assistant/Junior Engineer (Civil) in local body, government undertaking, board, corporation, or listed company
- Environment Engineer: B.E./B.Tech in Civil Engineering with Environmental Engineering specialization or B.E./B.Tech in Environmental Engineering
- Assistant Engineer (Civil / Electrical / Workshop-Mechanical): B.E./B.Tech in respective engineering discipline (Civil / Electrical / Mechanical / Automobile)
- Deputy Town Planner: M.Arch / M.E. (Civil) / B.Arch / B.E. (Civil) + PG Degree/Diploma in City/Town/Regional Planning or membership of Institute of Town Planners; 5 years town planning experience
- Assistant Town Planner: Same as Deputy Town Planner qualification; no experience required
- Technical Officer: Master's Degree or B.E./B.Tech in Food Technology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Biotechnology, Agriculture, or related fields; or PG Diploma in Food Safety & Quality Assurance
- Staff Nurse: B.Sc. (Nursing) or Diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM) from a recognized university
- Junior Pharmacist: Degree or Diploma in Pharmacy from a recognized university; valid registration with Gujarat Pharmacy Council mandatory
- Laboratory Technician: B.Sc. (Chemistry/Microbiology) or M.Sc. in related subjects + Lab Technician Training Certificate; CCC computer course mandatory
- Technical Assistant: Diploma in Civil Engineering or B.E./B.Tech (Civil)
- Third Grade Clerk: Graduate degree in any discipline from a recognized university; basic computer knowledge required
- Driver: Class 10 pass; valid Heavy Goods Vehicle transport license (minimum 2 years old); must clear mandatory driving test; minimum height 165 cm
- Marshal (Watch & Ward): Class 10 pass; must meet physical standards (height, chest, weight); must clear physical fitness test including running, rope climbing, and swimming
- Supervisor (Computer): Diploma in Computer / Electronics & Communication / Information Technology + 3 years networking experience; preference for Bachelor's or Master's degree holders (experience waived)
- Fitter: ITI in Fitter / Turner / Pump Mechanic / Plumber with 3 years experience in pump repair and maintenance
- Zoo Keeper: Class 12 (Science stream) pass; 1 year practical experience in animal care in government/semi-government/recognized institution
- Zoo Guide / Curator (Education & Research): B.Sc. in Zoology / Life Science / Botany / Forestry from a recognized university
- All posts require basic computer application knowledge and working knowledge of Gujarati and/or Hindi
📋 Vacancy Details
| Sl. No | Post Name | No. of Posts | Qualification | Pay Scale (Pay Matrix) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Public Relations Officer | 1 | PG in PR/Journalism/Mass Comm | Level-9: ₹53,100–1,67,800 |
| 2 | Assessment & Recovery Officer | 7 | PG in any discipline + 5 yrs exp | Level-9: ₹53,100–1,67,800 |
| 3 | Deputy Accountant | 3 | CA/ICWA/CMA or M.Com/B.Com+MBA | Level-9: ₹53,100–1,67,800 |
| 4 | Radiologist | 1 | MD Radiology/DNB or DMRE + 5 yrs | Level-10: ₹56,100–1,77,500 |
| 5 | Medical Officer | 69 | MBBS | Level-9: ₹53,100–1,67,800 |
| 6 | Deputy Engineer (Civil) | 10 | B.E./B.Tech Civil + 5 yrs exp | Level-9: ₹53,100–1,67,800 |
| 7 | Environment Engineer | 4 | B.E./B.Tech Civil/Environment | Level-9: ₹53,100–1,67,800 |
| 8 | Assistant Engineer (Civil) | 52 | B.E./B.Tech Civil | Level-8 (Trainee: ₹18,500 fixed) |
| 9 | Assistant Engineer (Workshop/Mechanical) | 2 | B.E./B.Tech Mechanical/Automobile | Level-8 (Trainee: ₹18,500 fixed) |
| 10 | Assistant Engineer (Electrical) | 57 | B.E./B.Tech Electrical | Level-8 (Trainee: ₹18,500 fixed) |
| 11 | Deputy Town Planner | 16 | M.Arch/B.Arch/B.E. Civil + PG Town Planning + 5 yrs exp | Level-9: ₹53,100–1,67,800 |
| 12 | Assistant Town Planner | 54 | M.Arch/B.Arch/B.E. Civil + PG Town Planning | Level-8 (Trainee: ₹18,500 fixed) |
| 13 | Technical Officer | 4 | Master's/BE in Food Tech/related | Level-8 (Trainee: ₹18,500 fixed) |
| 14 | Radiographic Technician | 4 | B.Sc. + X-Ray Technician course | Level-6: ₹35,400–1,12,400 |
| 15 | Speech Therapist | 1 | B.Sc. Speech & Language / BASLP or Diploma | Level-5: ₹29,200–9,2300 |
| 16 | Audiometrist | 1 | B.Sc. Speech & Language / BASLP or Diploma | Level-5: ₹29,200–92,300 |
| 17 | Supervisor (Computer) | 12 | Diploma in Computer/IT + 3 yrs exp | Level-7 (Trainee: ₹18,500 fixed) |
| 18 | Staff Nurse | 150 | B.Sc. Nursing or GNM | Level-6 (Trainee: ₹17,500 fixed) |
| 19 | Junior Analyst | 7 | Master's in Chemistry/Food Tech/related | Level-5 (Trainee: ₹17,500 fixed) |
| 20 | ECG Technician | 4 | Class 12 + ECG/MLT Cardiology Diploma or Graduate | Level-5 (Trainee: ₹17,500 fixed) |
| 21 | Live Stock Inspector | 11 | 3-year Diploma in Animal Husbandry | Level-4 (Trainee: ₹16,500 fixed) |
| 22 | Third Grade Clerk | 717 | Graduate (any discipline) | Level-2 (Trainee: ₹16,500 fixed) |
| 23 | Fitter | 31 | ITI Fitter/Turner/Pump Mechanic + 3 yrs exp | Level-2 (Trainee: ₹16,500 fixed) |
| 24 | Driver | 444 | Class 10 + Heavy Vehicle License (2 yrs old) | Level-2 (Trainee: ₹16,500 fixed) |
| 25 | Dialysis Technician | 4 | B.Sc. Chemistry + 3 yrs exp or Class 12 Science + Dialysis course + 3 yrs exp | Level-2 (Trainee: ₹16,500 fixed) |
| 26 | ECHO/TMT Technician | 4 | Class 12 + ECHO/TMT Diploma or Graduate | Level-5 (Trainee: ₹17,500 fixed) |
| 27 | Deputy Auditor | 1 | CA/ICWA/CMA or M.Com/B.Com+MBA (min. 60%) + 5 yrs audit exp | Level-9: ₹53,100–1,67,800 |
| 28 | Assistant Auditor | 4 | CA/ICWA/CMA or M.Com/B.Com+MBA (min. 60%) + 2 yrs exp | Level-8 (Trainee: ₹18,500 fixed) |
| 29 | Third Grade Clerk (Audit) | 9 | B.Com with Advanced Accounting & Auditing / Banking | Level-2 (Trainee: ₹16,500 fixed) |
| 30 | Library Clerk | 7 | SSC + Library Science Diploma/Certificate | Level-2 (Trainee: ₹16,500 fixed) |
| 31 | Junior Pharmacist | 70 | Degree/Diploma in Pharmacy + Gujarat Pharmacy Council Registration | Level-5 (Trainee: ₹17,500 fixed) |
| 32 | Maintenance Assistant (Electrical) | 30 | Diploma in Electrical Engineering + Competency Certificate | Level-7 (Trainee: ₹18,500 fixed) |
| 33 | Laboratory Technician | 40 | B.Sc./M.Sc. Chemistry or Microbiology + Lab Training + CCC | Level-5 (Trainee: ₹17,500 fixed) |
| 34 | Technical Assistant | 112 | Diploma in Civil Engg or B.E./B.Tech (Civil) | Level-4 (Trainee: ₹16,500 fixed) |
| 35 | Marshal (Watch & Ward) | 323 | Class 10 pass; physical fitness standards mandatory | Level-IS3 (Trainee: ₹15,500 fixed) |
| 36 | Curator (Aquarium) | 1 | PG in Zoology/Aquatic Biology/Fishery/Marine Biology + 12 yrs exp or UG + 15 yrs exp | Level-7 (Trainee: ₹18,500 fixed) |
| 37 | Supervisor (Aquarium) | 1 | PG in Zoology/related + 5 yrs exp or UG + 10 yrs exp | Level-6 (Trainee: ₹17,500 fixed) |
| 38 | Aquarium Inspector | 2 | PG + 3 yrs exp or UG + 5 yrs exp in Zoology/related | Level-4 (Trainee: ₹16,500 fixed) |
| 39 | Technical Assistant (Bio Chemist) | 1 | PG/UG in Chemistry/Biochemistry + 2–4 yrs exp | Level-4 (Trainee: ₹16,500 fixed) |
| 40 | Technical Assistant (Shark Pool) | 1 | PG/UG in Fishery Science/Marine Biology + 2–4 yrs exp | Level-4 (Trainee: ₹16,500 fixed) |
| 41 | Aquarium Attendant | 2 | Class 10 + aquarium training in govt/recognized institution | Level-IS3 (Trainee: ₹15,500 fixed) |
| 42 | Curator (Education & Research) | 1 | B.Sc. in Zoology/Life Science/Botany/Forestry | Level-7 (Trainee: ₹18,500 fixed) |
| 43 | Zoo Guide | 1 | B.Sc. in Zoology/Life Science/Botany/Forestry | Level-7 (Trainee: ₹18,500 fixed) |
| 44 | Zoo Keeper | 18 | Class 12 (Science) + 1 year animal care experience | Level-2 (Trainee: ₹16,500 fixed) |
| 45 | Zoo Attendant | 1 | Class 6 pass + 10 years experience in animal care/zoo | Level-IS3 (Trainee: ₹15,500 fixed) |
🖊 How to Apply
- Visit the official SMC portal: https://www.suratmunicipal.gov.in
- Complete User Registration first by entering your Email ID, Mobile Number, and Captcha — click Next to proceed
- Verify your mobile number using the OTP sent to your registered number
- Complete account setup by entering First Name, Last Name, and creating a password — click Submit
- Verify your email address through the link sent to your registered email
- Log in using your registered email/mobile and password
- Complete your User Profile including personal details, date of birth, Aadhaar number, current and permanent address, and language proficiency
- From the Home page, find the cadre you wish to apply for and click Apply Now — read the attached notification PDF carefully before proceeding
- Fill in Personal Details — ensure mobile number and email ID entered are the ones you can maintain throughout the entire recruitment process
- Fill in Educational Qualification details, selecting the relevant degree and providing all required information including score type, conversion formula (if grade-based), and institution details
- Fill in Experience Details if applicable, including institution name, designation, period of service, and monthly salary
- Tick mark all relevant documents in the Document Details section — these will need to be produced in original at the time of verification
- Enter the system-generated captcha code
- Read the Declaration carefully, tick Yes, and click Submit Application
- Upload your recent Photograph (max 150 KB, JPG/PNG, 5 cm × 3.6 cm) and Signature (max 50 KB, JPG/PNG, 2.5 cm × 7.5 cm — signed with black/blue ink on white paper)
- Preview the completed application form — if corrections are needed, go to My Applications → Actions → Edit Application before confirming
- Click Confirm & Pay, verify all details in the confirmation window, then click Proceed to Pay
- Complete online fee payment (₹500 for General / ₹400 for Reserved) using Debit Card, Credit Card, or Net Banking
- Download and print the fee payment receipt — a copy will also be sent to your registered email
- Download and print your application form — keep it safely for future reference
- For call letters, log in to your profile on the SMC website and download from My Applications → Actions → Print when activated
- Current SMC or government/semi-government employees must also submit a hard copy of the application through proper channel (through department) to the Central Recruitment Department within 7 days after the application closing date
Kindly read the complete official notification carefully before applying!
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