SMC Multi-Post Recruitment 2026 — 80 Vacancies

Surat Municipal Corporation (SMC) is recruiting for 80 posts in three active cadres: Administrative Officer, Assistant Architect and Electrical Wireman. If you have a graduate degree, B.Arch / B.E. Civil with planning qualification, or ITI Wireman/Electrician certificate, you can apply online. The last date to apply is 6 July 2026 by 11:00 PM. Salary ranges from a fixed Rs. 16,500 per month during Electrical Wireman training to pay matrix up to Rs. 1,67,800 for Administrative Officer.

Surat Municipal Corporation Multi-Post Recruitment 2026 - 80 Posts

Surat Municipal Corporation has issued Advertisement No. PRO/71 dated 11 June 2026 for direct recruitment to active municipal cadres. The official recruitment page confirms 80 posts with application dates from 22 June 2026 to 6 July 2026. The PDF cancels several originally listed cadres, so this listing covers only the active posts shown in the final vacancy table.

The cancelled cadres include Director (IT), Departmental Enquiry Officer and swimming pool instructor posts. The active recruitment is for Administrative Officer, Assistant Architect and Electrical Wireman. Selected applicants may go through written test, practical test, oral interview and document verification as decided by SMC.

Vacancy Details

PwBD reservation: Out of the 69 Electrical Wireman posts, 8 posts are shown as reserved for persons with benchmark disabilities.

Who Can Apply?

Administrative Officer

• Qualification: Graduate from a recognised university in any discipline.
• Experience: 5 years administrative work experience in a government, semi-government, municipal, board or corporation setup.
• Computer knowledge: Basic computer knowledge as prescribed by government rules is required.
• Language: Knowledge of Gujarati and Hindi is required.

Assistant Architect

• Qualification: B.E. Civil or B.Arch from a recognised university.
• Additional requirement: You also need a postgraduate degree or diploma in city planning, regional planning or urban design, or membership after passing the Town Planners institution examination.
• Computer and language: Basic computer knowledge and knowledge of Gujarati and Hindi are required.

Electrical Wireman

• Qualification: Minimum 2-year certificate course in Wireman or Electrician from a Government Industrial Training Institute.
• Computer skills: Basic computer application knowledge as prescribed in Gujarat Civil Services rules.
• Language: Adequate knowledge of Gujarati or Hindi or both.

Age Limit

• Administrative Officer: Not more than 45 years.
• Assistant Architect: Not more than 35 years.
• Electrical Wireman: Not more than 33 years.
• Age reference date: Age will be counted as on the online application closing date, 6 July 2026.
• Relaxation: Reserved category applicants from Gujarat get age relaxation as per government rules, but the upper age should not exceed 45 years.
• SMC employees: The notified age limit is not applicable to regular Surat Municipal Corporation employees where the notice gives that exemption.

Salary

• Administrative Officer: Old scale Rs. 8,000-13,500; Pay Band Rs. 9,300-34,800, Grade Pay Rs. 5,400, Pay Matrix Rs. 53,100-1,67,800 at Level 9.
• Assistant Architect: Old scale Rs. 6,500-10,500; Pay Band Rs. 9,300-34,800, Grade Pay Rs. 4,600, Pay Matrix Rs. 44,900-1,42,400 at Level 8.
• Electrical Wireman: First 3 years fixed training pay of Rs. 16,500 per month, then old scale Rs. 3,050-4,590, Pay Band Rs. 5,200-20,200, Grade Pay Rs. 1,900, Pay Matrix Rs. 19,900-63,200 at Level 2.
• Allowances: Regular pay and allowances will apply as per SMC and Gujarat government rules after the relevant appointment / training conditions.

Application Fee

• General / Unreserved: Rs. 500.
• Reserved categories: Rs. 400 for all women, SEBC, EWS, SC, ST and PwBD applicants as mentioned in the notice.
• Payment mode: Online payment only. Cash, demand draft, Indian Postal Order and pay order are not accepted.
• Refund: The paid application fee is not refundable after online payment.

Selection Process

SMC will decide the exact process based on the number of applications and post requirements. The notice allows written test, practical test, oral interview and document verification as required.

1. Application Screening: SMC checks the online application and post-wise eligibility.
2. Written Test: A written test may be held where SMC decides it is needed.
3. Practical Test: Practical testing may be used for technical or skill-based posts such as Electrical Wireman.
4. Oral Interview: SMC may conduct oral interview as part of final assessment.
5. Document Verification: You must produce original documents and one set of certified copies when called.

Call letters and further test details will be published on the SMC website and may also be informed through the mobile number or email given in the application.

How to Apply

1. Go to the Surat Municipal Corporation website at suratmunicipal.gov.in.
2. Open the Recruitment section and select the relevant post under Advertisement No. PRO/71.
3. Complete user registration with email, mobile number and OTP verification.
4. Fill your profile, personal details, education details, experience details and document details.
5. Upload the required photo and signature in the prescribed format.
6. Confirm the application and pay the fee online.
7. Download or print the submitted application and payment receipt for your records.
8. Submit the online application before 6 July 2026 by 11:00 PM.

Important Dates

• Advertisement Date: 11 June 2026
• Online Application Start: 22 June 2026 at 11:00 AM
• Online Application End: 6 July 2026 at 11:00 PM
• Fee Payment Last Date: 6 July 2026
• Exam / Practical / Interview Date: To be announced on the SMC website
• Call Letter Date: To be announced

• Handle administrative, architectural or electrical work assigned by Surat Municipal Corporation
• Keep official records, technical notes, files and service documents updated
• Work with municipal departments, officers and field teams for daily public service delivery
• Follow SMC rules, safety instructions and Gujarat government service procedures
• Assist in inspections, reporting, technical checking or office review work as relevant to the post
• Prepare reports, registers, correspondence and documentation for assigned duties
• Attend tests, training and departmental instructions required after appointment