SMC Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 2295 Clerk, Engineers and More Posts
The SMC Recruitment 2026 offers 2,295 vacancies for Clerk, Engineer, and Other posts with Surat Municipal Corporation. Interested candidates can apply online from April01, 2026, to April15, 2026, at the SMCwebsite (suratmunicipal.gov.in).
B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical or Automobile Engineering from a recognised university, plus basic computer knowledge and Gujarati/Hindi proficiency.
Electrical Engineer:
B.E./B. Tech in Electrical Engineering from a recognised university, plus required computer knowledge and Gujarati/Hindi proficiency.
Town Planning Officer / Planner:
M.Arch/M.E. (Civil)/B.Arch/B.E. (Civil) and a PG degree/diploma in City/Town/Regional Planning or membership of the Institute of Town Planners after passing its exam, with basic computer knowledge and Gujarati/Hindi.
Food Safety Officer:
Master’s degree in specified subjects (e.g., Chemistry, Biochemistry, Food Technology/Science & Technology, Food & Nutrition, Microbiology, Dairy Technology, Agriculture, Horticulture, Biotechnology, Life Science, etc.), or a one‑year PG Diploma in Food Safety & Quality Assurance, or BE/B.Tech in specified Food/Dairy/Biotech/Oil/Processing disciplines, or a 4‑year degree in Medicine/Veterinary/Fisheries/Animal Science, plus basic computer knowledge and Gujarati/Hindi.
X-Ray Technician:
Bachelor’s degree in Science from a recognised university and passed X‑Ray Technician course from a Government institute or recognised medical college, plus basic computer knowledge and Gujarati/Hindi
Age Limit:
For Surat Municipal Corporation Recruitment 2025-26, the upper age limit is generally 35 years for most posts and 45 years for some higher posts, with relaxations as per the Gujarat government rules.
Most technical/specialist posts (Engineers, Food Safety Officer, X‑Ray Technician, etc.): maximum 35 years; age relaxable for reserved category candidates (SC/ST/OBC, etc.) as per applicable rules.
Certain senior Town Planning/Planning Officer posts: maximum 45 years, with similar category-wise relaxations.
For existing Surat Municipal Corporation employees, the upper age limit does not apply to some cadres, as specifically mentioned in the notification.
Application Fee:
For General / OBC (Creamy Layer) candidates, the application fee is Rs. 500/- per application.
For OBC (Non‑Creamy Layer) / SC / ST candidates, the application fee is Rs. 250/-.
PwD (Persons with Disabilities / Divyang) candidates are exempted from payment of any application fee.
The fee must be paid online through debit card, credit card, net banking or other options available on the SMC payment gateway during the application window from 01 April 2026 (11:00 AM) to 15 April 2026 (11:00 PM), and the fee is non‑refundable in all cases.
Selection Process:
Shortlisting for test/interview: Based on eligibility and criteria fixed by SMC for each cadre, candidates are shortlisted for the next stage, which may include a written test, skill test and/or interview depending on the post.
Written examination/skill test: For technical and specialist posts (Engineers, Town Planning, Food Safety Officer, X‑Ray Technician, etc.), SMC can conduct a written exam and/or practical/skill test to assess subject knowledge and job-related skills.
Interview (for selected cadres): Certain higher or specialist posts may also have an interview/viva‑voce round in addition to the written test, as decided by the corporation.
Preparation of merit list and waiting list: A merit list (and waiting list) is prepared based on marks obtained in the written/skill test and interview (if held), following reservation rules and post-wise weightage notified by SMC.
Document verification and final appointment: Shortlisted candidates are called for verification of original certificates, and appointments are issued from the approved list/waiting list, subject to successful verification and medical fitness where applicable.