Website Surat Municipal Corporation (SMC
Surat Municipal Corporation (SMC) Recruitment 2026
Official Notification for Various Permanent Cadres Direct Recruitment
Surat Municipal Corporation (SMC) has published an official recruitment advertisement for various permanent cadres through direct selection. Interested and eligible candidates are invited to submit their applications online to form a waiting list for these vacant positions. The online application link will be operational from June 22, 2026, until the closing date on July 06, 2026. Candidates must check the specific eligibility rules and guidelines before registering.
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Organization | Surat Municipal Corporation (SMC) |
| Post Name | Director (IT), Departmental Inquiry Officer, Administrative Officer, Assistant Architect, Senior/Junior Swimming Pool Instructors, Electrical Wireman |
| Basis of Job | Permanent Cadre (Direct Recruitment) |
| Job Location | Surat, Gujarat |
| Qualification Summary | ITI / Graduation / Post Graduation / Law Degree / Engineering (Post-Wise) |
| Salary | Level-2 to Level-11 Pay Matrix / Fixed Pay Stamped (Post-Wise) |
| Experience | Freshers & Experienced both applicable depending on the position |
| Last Date to Apply | July 06, 2026 (Until 11:00 PM) |
| Vacancies | Total 113 Posts |
📋 Vacancy Break-Up Matrix
- Director (Information Technology): 01 Post
- Departmental Inquiry Officer: 01 Post
- Administrative Officer: 08 Posts
- Assistant Architect: 02 Posts
- Senior Swimming Pool Instructor: 18 Posts (01 Reserved for PwD)
- Junior Swimming Pool Instructor: 18 Posts (01 Reserved for PwD)
- Junior Lady Swimming Pool Instructor: 07 Posts
- Electrical Wireman: 58 Posts (08 Reserved for PwD)
📌 Director (Information Technology)
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| 🎓 Qualification | Post Graduate Degree in Computer, Electronics, Electronics & Communication, Information & Communication Technology, Electronics & Telecommunication, Computer Science, or Information Technology Engineering from a recognized University/Institute. Required proficiency in Hindi and Gujarati. |
| 🧑💼 Experience | Minimum 9 years of post-qualification experience in a Government or Semi-Government organization in a position related to the IT field with a pay scale equivalent to Rs. 8000-13500/-. |
| ⏳ Age Limit | Maximum 45 years (Age limit not applicable for existing SMC employees). |
| 👥 Vacancies | 01 Post |
📌 Departmental Inquiry Officer
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| 🎓 Qualification | Graduate in Law (LL.B) from a recognized university. Must possess basic computer operational knowledge and proficiency in Gujarati and Hindi. |
| 🧑💼 Experience | Minimum 10 years of experience in Labour Court, Industrial Tribunal, Conciliation, etc., after obtaining Sanad. Preference will be given to individuals who have worked as Arbitrators. |
| ⏳ Age Limit | Maximum 45 years (Relaxation applicable for reserved categories per rules). |
| 👥 Vacancies | 01 Post |
📌 Administrative Officer
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| 🎓 Qualification | Post Graduate degree in any discipline from a recognized university. Required proficiency in Gujarati and Hindi. |
| 🧑💼 Experience | Minimum 07 years of administrative administrative experience in any Government, Semi-Government organization, Municipal Corporation, Board, or Corporation. |
| ⏳ Age Limit | Maximum 45 years. |
| 👥 Vacancies | 08 Posts |
📌 Assistant Architect
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| 🎓 Qualification | B.E. Civil OR B.Arch from a recognized university. Additionally, candidate must hold a Post Graduate Degree or Diploma in City Planning, Regional Planning, or Urban Design, or have cleared the Town Planners Institution exam holding structural membership. Basic computer skill required. |
| 🧑💼 Experience | Not Mentioned in Official Notification |
| ⏳ Age Limit | Maximum 35 years. |
| 👥 Vacancies | 02 Posts |
📌 Senior Swimming Pool Instructor
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| 🎓 Qualification | Graduate in any discipline. Must have completed a 10-month regular course in swimming run by Sports Authority of India / Netaji Subhash Institute of Sports. Certified training in First Aid is mandatory. |
| 🧑💼 Experience | First preference given to candidates participating in state/national swimming competitions or those working under honorarium as a Life Saver/Swimming Coach in SMC based on experience. |
| ⏳ Age Limit | Maximum 35 years. |
| 👥 Vacancies | 18 Posts |
📌 Junior / Junior Lady Swimming Pool Instructor
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| 🎓 Qualification | Graduate in any discipline. Must have completed a 6-week swimming certificate course conducted by Sports Authority of India / Netaji Subhash Institute of Sports. First aid training with institutional validation is required. |
| 🧑💼 Experience | Minimum 5 years of swimming experience. Preferred points for tournament level or internal SMC coaching exposure. |
| ⏳ Age Limit | Maximum 40 years. |
| 👥 Vacancies | Junior: 18 Posts | Junior Lady: 07 Posts |
📌 Electrical Wireman
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| 🎓 Qualification | ITI Electrician certification or Second Class Wireman Exam certification. Must understand High Tension/Low Tension switchgear mechanics as a Cable Jointer. |
| 🧑💼 Experience | Minimum 3 years of working experience as an Electrical Wireman. Higher qualifications or domain-centric expertise receive priority. |
| ⏳ Age Limit | Maximum 36 years. |
| 👥 Vacancies | 58 Posts |
💰 Remuneration & Pay Scale Structure
- Director (IT): Level-11 Pay Matrix (Rs. 67,700 – 2,08,700/-) [Old Scale: Rs. 10000-15200, GP: 6600]
- Departmental Inquiry Officer & Administrative Officer: Level-9 Pay Matrix (Rs. 53,100 – 1,67,800/-) [Old Scale: Rs. 8000-13500, GP: 5400]
- Assistant Architect: Level-8 Pay Matrix (Rs. 44,900 – 1,42,400/-) [Old Scale: Rs. 6500-10500, GP: 4600]
- Senior Swimming Pool Instructor: First 3 years fixed stipend at Rs. 17,500/- per month. Later moves to Level-5 Pay Matrix (Rs. 29,200 – 92,300/-).
- Junior Instructor / Lady Instructor / Electrical Wireman: First 3 years fixed stipend at Rs. 16,500/- per month. Later moves to Level-2 Pay Matrix (Rs. 19,900 – 63,200/-).
| Event Lifecycle | Timeline Scheduled |
|---|---|
| Notification Advertisement Date | June 11, 2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | June 22, 2026 (From 11:00 AM) |
| Online Application Closing Date | July 06, 2026 (Until 11:00 PM) |
⚡ Recruitment Selection Parameters
The Appointment Authority will screen applications based on structural qualification and experience parameters. The screening stage encompasses:
- Initial screening of all received online application formats.
- Conduction of Written Test / Practical Competency Test / Oral Interview depending on candidate volume rules determined by the Municipal Commissioner.
- Document Verification (Original verification matching uploaded digital declarations).
- Final merit computation & Waiting List release on the official URL portal.
📲 Step-by-Step Online Application Method
- User Registration: Visit the official portal link and access the Registration module using a valid Mobile Number and Email ID. Verify using the received OTP mechanism.
- Profile Setup: Fill out personal fields, address layouts, identity metrics (Aadhar information), and clear language checkmarks. Click ‘Update Profile’.
- Form Filling: Click ‘Apply Now’ adjacent to your desired cadre card. Fill educational scores and past professional experience details precisely.
- Document Checklist & Uploads: Checkmark the specified physical verification documents. Upload your Photograph (Max 150 KB) and Signature (Max 50 KB) in clean JPG/JPEG/PNG formats.
- Fee Payment Processing: Payment operates fully online through integrated credit/debit card setups or web banking:• General/Unreserved Class candidates: Rs. 500/-• Reserved Categories (SC, ST, SEBC, EWS, PwD, and All Female candidates): Rs. 400/-
- Final Confirmation: Check the explicit form preview layout. Click Confirm & Pay to lock your choices permanently. Print out your auto-generated application form and final fee receipt.
⚠️ Essential Statutory Directives
- Selected candidates must clear the prescribed computer literacy test within 1 year from joining (CCC+ for Cadre 1 to 3 and CCC for Cadre 4 to 8) per resolution rules if not cleared beforehand.
- Reserved benefits (SC/ST/SEBC/EWS) apply strictly to native domicile certificate holders of Gujarat State. SEBC applicants must present a Non-Creamy Layer document issued on or after 01/04/2024 in the statutory Gujarati format (Appendix-4).
- In-service candidates working outside SMC within Government or Semi-Government setups must forward physical hardcopies of forms “Through Proper Channel” within 7 days after the last online registration date.
- Candidates traveling for verification rounds or testing phases must bear all transit expenses; SMC will not authorize any TA/DA allowances.
🏢 About the Employer (Surat Municipal Corporation)
Surat Municipal Corporation (SMC) is the local urban governing body responsible for civic infrastructure and administration within the city of Surat, Gujarat. Well-regarded globally for pioneering environmental cleanliness and systematic e-governance mechanisms, SMC consistently introduces citizen-centric projects, rapid transport infrastructures, and optimized administrative avenues to foster sustainable public development matrices.
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