# SMC Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 70 Deputy Town Planner, Assistant Town Planner Posts > Surat Municipal Corporation has released the SMC Recruitment 2026 notification for 70 posts. Applications are open from 16 November 2026 to 30 November 2026. The application fee is ₹ 500 for Unreserved category. Apply only through the official website (suratmunicipal.gov.in). - Organisation: Surat Municipal Corporation - Category: Latest Jobs - Location: All India - Total posts: 70 - Advertisement no.: PRO/320/2026-27 - Page: https://officialsarkariresult.com/post/smc-recruitment-2026-apply-online-for-70-deputy-town-planner-assistant-town-plan-473824 - Last updated: 2026-11-06T04:25:31Z - Official source: https://www.suratmunicipal.gov.in/Contents/Jobs/Opening/1559726.pdf ## Important dates - Date of this notice (PRO/320/2026-27): 04 November 2026 - Online application starts: 16 November 2026 - Last date to apply: 30 November 2026 - Date on which age is counted: 30 November 2026 ## Application fee - Unreserved category: ₹ 500 - Reserved category (all women, SEBC, EWS, SC, ST) and PwD: ₹ 400 ## Age limit - Age is counted on 30 November 2026, the last date for online application. - Deputy Town Planner : Not more than 45 years - Assistant Town Planner : Not more than 35 years - Reserved category candidates originally from Gujarat : Relaxation as per the Government's rules in force from time to time; the age limit must not exceed 45 years. - SMC regular-pay employees : Age limit is not applicable. - Deputy Town Planner: not more than 45 years. Assistant Town Planner: not more than 35 years. Age is counted on 30 November 2026, with relaxation for reserved-category Gujarat candidates as per rules. ## Eligibility - Deputy Town Planner: M.Arch./M.E.(Civil)/B.Arch./B.E.(Civil)/M.Plan/B.Plan from any recognized university, and a Post Graduate Degree/Diploma course in City Planning/Town Planning/Regional Planning from any recognized institute, or membership of the Institute of Town Planners after passing its examination. - Assistant Town Planner: The same degree and Post Graduate Degree/Diploma (or Town Planners' institute membership) as for Deputy Town Planner. - Experience is counted only if gained after obtaining the qualification, and it must be shown with an experience certificate. An offer letter or appointment letter is not accepted as proof of experience. - Candidates who passed the CCC or CCC+ examination (or an equivalent degree approved by the Government), or who were trained by SMC, must submit the certificate. The notice refers to passing within one year of appointment. - SC, ST, SEBC and EWS posts are counted only for candidates of those categories who are originally from Gujarat. Reserved-category candidates may apply for unreserved posts, but then the unreserved selection standards apply. - SMC regular employees need not meet the age limit; SMC trainees on a fixed monthly stipend are subject to the age rules. - Candidates should read the official notification for the exact eligibility rules of each post. - M.Arch./M.E.(Civil)/B.Arch./B.E.(Civil)/M.Plan/B.Plan, plus a Post Graduate Degree/Diploma in City, Town or Regional Planning or Town Planners' institute membership. Deputy Town Planner also needs five years' Town Planning experience. ## Vacancies | Post | Posts | | --- | --- | | Deputy Town Planner | 14 | | Assistant Town Planner | 56 | | Assistant Engineer (Electrical) – number of posts corrected only; no application invited | 53 | ## Pay Deputy Town Planner is on Level-9 (Pay Matrix Rs. 53100-167800) and Assistant Town Planner on Level-8 (Rs. 44900-142400). ## Selection process 1. Considering the number of applications received, the Municipal Commissioner will decide whether written, practical or oral interview stages are held; his decision is final. 2. The final selection list and waiting list are prepared on the decisions of the Staff Selection Committee under the recruitment rules for each cadre. 3. Candidates attend any test at the place fixed by the Appointment Authority at their own cost; SMC pays no travel expense. 4. If candidates have equal merit, the older candidate gets priority; if age is also equal, educational merit decides. 5. SMC will prepare a waiting list of candidates who meet the prescribed qualification, to fill the currently vacant posts by direct recruitment. ## Official links - [Official Website (https://www.suratmunicipal.gov.in)](https://www.suratmunicipal.gov.in) - [Apply Online – SMC Recruitment 2026](https://www.suratmunicipal.gov.in) - [Official Notification PDF – PRO/320/2026-27](https://www.suratmunicipal.gov.in/Contents/Jobs/Opening/1559726.pdf) - [Surat Municipal Corporation Official Website](https://www.suratmunicipal.gov.in) ## Questions ### When does the application for SMC Recruitment 2026 start? Online application starts: 16 November 2026. ### What is the last date to apply for SMC Recruitment 2026? The last date to apply is 30 November 2026. ### How many vacancies are there in SMC Recruitment 2026? There are 70 posts in total. ### What is the age limit for SMC Recruitment 2026? Age is counted on 30 November 2026, the last date for online application; Deputy Town Planner : Not more than 45 years; Assistant Town Planner : Not more than 35 years; Reserved category candidates originally from Gujarat : Relaxation as per the Government's rules in force from time to time; the age limit must not exceed 45 years; SMC regular-pay employees : Age limit is not applicable; Deputy Town Planner: not more than 45 years. Assistant Town Planner: not more than 35 years. Age is counted on 30 November 2026, with relaxation for reserved-category Gujarat candidates as per rules. ### What is the application fee for SMC Recruitment 2026? Unreserved category: ₹ 500; Reserved category (all women, SEBC, EWS, SC, ST) and PwD: ₹ 400. ### What qualification is needed for SMC Recruitment 2026? Deputy Town Planner: M.Arch./M.E.(Civil)/B.Arch./B.E.(Civil)/M.Plan/B.Plan from any recognized university, and a Post Graduate Degree/Diploma course in City Planning/Town Planning/Regional Planning from any recognized institute, or membership of the Institute of Town Planners after passing its examination. | Assistant Town Planner: The same degree and Post Graduate Degree/Diploma (or Town Planners… ### What is the selection process for SMC Recruitment 2026? Considering the number of applications received, the Municipal Commissioner will decide whether written, practical or oral interview stages are held; his decision is final, The final selection list and waiting list are prepared on the decisions of the Staff Selection Committee under the recruitment rules for each cadre, Candidates attend any test at the place fixed by the Appointment Authority at their own cost; SMC pays no travel expense, If candidates have equal merit, the older candidate gets priority; if age is also equal, educational merit decides, SMC will prepare a waiting list of candidates who meet the prescribed qualification, to fill the currently vacant posts by direct recruitment. ### What is the official website for SMC Recruitment 2026? The official website is https://www.suratmunicipal.gov.in. ### Where do I apply for SMC Recruitment 2026? Apply only on the official website (suratmunicipal.gov.in). 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