Surat SMC Recruitment 2026 for 80 Electrical Wireman, Assistant Architect and More Posts
Surat Municipal Corporation
(SMC) Recruitment 2026 for 80 Electrical Wireman, Assistant Architect and More
Posts
Surat Municipal Corporation (SMC) has invited online
applications for direct recruitment to fill 80 permanent cadre vacancies across
3 post categories including Administrative Officer, Assistant Architect and
Electrical Wireman. The online application window is open from 22 June 2026
(11:00 AM) to 06 July 2026 (11:00 PM) at www.suratmunicipal.gov.in. This
recruitment is for waitlist (Pratiksha Yadi) formation for future permanent
appointments.
SMC Recruitment 2026 - Quick Summary
|
Field |
Details |
|
Organization |
Surat
Municipal Corporation (SMC) |
|
Advertisement
No. |
PRO/71,
Dated 11 June 2026 |
|
Total
Post |
80 |
|
Application
Mode |
Online |
|
Apply
Start Date |
22
June 2026 (11:00 AM) |
|
Apply
Last Date |
06
July 2026 (11:00 PM) |
|
Official
Website |
SMC
Recruitment 2026 - Important Dates
Candidates
must note the complete schedule before applying. The application portal opens
at 11:00 AM on 22 June 2026 and
closes sharp at 11:00 PM
on 06 July 2026. No applications submitted outside this window will be
accepted.
|
Event |
Date
& Time |
|
Notification Date |
11 June 2026 |
|
Online Application Start |
22 June 2026 at 11:00 AM |
|
Online Application Last Date |
06 July 2026 at 11:00 PM |
|
Document Verification Date |
To be notified on SMC website |
|
Exam / Interview Date |
To be notified via website & SMS |
SMC
Recruitment 2026 - Eligibility Criteria
Each
post carries specific educational qualifications and age limits. Candidates
must fully satisfy the eligibility conditions before submitting their
application, as experience gained before obtaining the required educational
degree/qualification will not be considered valid.
Post-Wise
Qualifications
Administrative
Officer
- Education: Postgraduate
degree in any stream from a recognized university.
- Experience: 7 years'
experience in administrative work in any government/semi-government
organization, Municipal Corporation, Board, or Corporation.
Assistant Architect
- Education: B.E.
(Civil) or Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.) from a recognized
university, plus a postgraduate degree or diploma in City Planning /
Regional Planning / Urban Design from a recognized university/institute,
OR membership of the Town Planners' Association after passing its
examination.
- Additional: Must have
basic computer knowledge; knowledge of Gujarati and Hindi languages is
required.
Electrical Wireman
- Education: ITI
Electrician OR Second Class Wireman examination pass.
- Experience: 3 years'
experience as Electrical Wireman.
- Additional: Knowledge
as Cable Jointer for HT/LT Switch Gear work. Priority given to those with
specialized skills or higher qualifications/experience.
SMC
Recruitment 2026 - Age Limit
Age
is reckoned as on the last date
for online application (06 July 2026). The upper age limit
varies by post and must not exceed the prescribed limit even after relaxation.
|
Post |
Upper
Age Limit |
|
Administrative
Officer |
Not more than 45 years |
|
Assistant
Architect |
Not more than 35 years |
|
Electrical
Wireman |
Not more than 33 years |
Candidates
wondering about age relaxation can note that reserved category (SC, ST, SEBC,
EWS) candidates who are original Gujarat domicile residents are eligible for
age relaxation as per prevailing government rules, but the upper age limit
after relaxation must not
exceed 45 years. Regular employees of Surat Municipal Corporation are exempt from the upper age limit. SMC
trainees (on fixed monthly stipend) are subject to the age limit rules.
SMC
Recruitment 2026 - Application Fee
The
application fee must be paid online only. Cash, Demand Draft, Postal Order, or
Pay Order payments are not accepted. Bank charges levied during online payment
are to be borne by the applicant.
|
Category |
Application
Fee |
|
General / Unreserved |
₹500/- |
|
Reserved Categories (All categories of women, SEBC, EWS, SC,
ST, PwD/Divyangjan) |
₹400/- |
|
Payment Mode |
Online only (Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking) |
Important: Once
the online fee is paid, it is non-refundable under any circumstances. If a
candidate submits the form again using the re-apply option, the earlier form is
cancelled but the fee already paid is not refunded.
SMC
Recruitment 2026 - Salary / Pay Scale
SMC
offers competitive pay scales aligned with the state government pay matrix. For
Swimming Pool Instructor posts and Electrical Wireman, a fixed monthly training
stipend of ₹16,500/– (Junior) or ₹17,500/– (Senior) applies for the first three
years.
|
Post |
Pay
Scale |
Pay
Band |
Grade
Pay |
Pay
Matrix Level |
|
Administrative Officer |
₹8,000–13,500/- |
₹9,300–34,800 |
₹5,400/- |
Level-9 |
|
Assistant Architect |
₹6,500–10,500/- |
₹9,300–34,800 |
₹4,600/- |
Level-8 |
|
Electrical Wireman |
₹3,050–4,590/- |
₹5,200–20,200 |
₹1,900/- |
Level-2 (Fixed stipend ₹16,500/- for first 3 years) |
Selection
Process
The
selection for SMC Recruitment 2026 will be conducted in stages as determined by
the appointing authority. For Post No. 1 (Director IT), the Standing Committee
will finalize the waitlist; for Posts 2 to 8, the Appointment Authority will
determine the final selection criteria based on basic qualification and/or
experience.
The
selection may include any combination of the following, depending on the post:
1.
Written
Test (objective/descriptive as applicable)
2.
Practical
Test
3.
Oral
Interview / Viva Voce
4.
Document
Verification
5.
Physical
Fitness Test (where applicable)
Candidates
will be notified via their registered mobile number (SMS) and through call
letters published on the SMC website. All candidates must attend at their own
expense at the venue specified by the appointing authority.
Tie-breaking rule: If
two or more candidates score equal marks, the older candidate (by date of
birth) gets priority in the merit list. If both marks and date of birth are
equal, priority is given based on educational merit.
How to Apply
– Step-by-Step Process
Only
online applications submitted through the SMC website will be accepted.
Candidates should read the detailed notification PDF for their cadre carefully
before applying.
1.
Visit https://www.suratmunicipal.gov.in between 22 June 2026 (11:00 AM) and 06 July 2026 (11:00 PM).
2.
User
Registration (First-time users):
o Enter
your Email Address, Mobile Number, and the displayed Captcha, then click Next.
o Verify
the OTP sent to your mobile number.
o Enter
your First Name, Last Name, create a Password, and click Submit to complete sign-up.
o Verify
your email address by clicking the link sent to your registered email.
3.
Login using
your registered email/mobile and password.
4.
Complete
User Profile: Enter personal details (name, date of birth as per school
leaving certificate), current and permanent address, Aadhaar card number, and
language proficiency.
5.
Click
HOME, then click Apply Now against
the relevant cadre.
6.
Fill
Application Form:
o Personal
Details (mandatory fields marked with red asterisk)
o Educational
Qualification details
o Experience
Details (as per experience certificates only)
o Document
Details (tick all documents you possess)
7.
Upload
Photo and Signature:
o Photo:
JPG/JPEG/PNG, max 150 KB, size 5 cm × 3.6 cm
o Signature:
JPG/JPEG/PNG, max 50 KB, size 2.5 cm × 7.5 cm (sign on white paper in
black/blue ink)
8.
Preview the
application form; make corrections if needed via Edit Application option.
9.
Click
Confirm & Pay → verify details → click Proceed to Pay → select payment method
and pay the fee.
10. Download and print the payment receipt and
application form confirmation. An SMS will be sent to your registered mobile
number confirming submission.
11. Existing government/semi-government employees must
send a hard copy of the application through proper channel (via their
department) to the Central Recruitment Department of SMC within 7 working days after the last
application date
Note: Once
a form is finally submitted and payment is made, no changes can be made to the
application. The fee paid is non-refundable.
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