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	www.suratmunicipal.gov.in

 

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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