SMC Recruitment 2026 Notification; Apply Online, 2295 Vacancies, Eligibility, Dates & Full Details

The Surat Municipal Corporation has issued a notification for 2026, announcing vacancies for 2,295 posts across various categories. The job location for these vacancies is Surat, Gujarat. Positions are available in fields such as technical and administrative services; therefore, interested candidates can easily apply.

Regarding educational qualifications: if applying for a Clerk position, candidates must hold a graduate degree; for engineering roles, a relevant engineering degree or diploma is required. Furthermore, candidates applying for the position of Medical Officer must possess the requisite medical qualifications,

while those applying for Nurse positions must hold a nursing degree or diploma. Similarly, if applying for other posts, candidates must possess relevant experience commensurate with the specific role. Comprehensive information regarding this recruitment drive has been provided, allowing interested individuals to easily access all necessary details.

SMC Recruitment 2026 notification – Overview

Important Dates

• Application Start Date: 01 April 2026
• Application Last Date: 15 April 2026 (11:00 PM)
• Admit Card Release: To be notified
• Exam Date: To be notified
• Result Date: To be notified

Vacancy Details

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification:

• Clerk: Graduate / equivalent
• Engineer: Relevant Engineering Degree/Diploma
• Medical Officer: MBBS / Medical Qualification
• Nurse: Nursing Degree/Diploma
• Other Posts: As per post requirement

Age Limit:

• Minimum Age: 18 years
• Maximum Age: Varies by post

Age criteria will be applicable as per Gujarat Government rules (relaxation available for reserved categories).

• Experience Requirement:
  Wherever required, only experience gained after obtaining the required qualification will be considered valid. Offer/appointment letters alone are not acceptable.
• Registration / License:
  Valid Registration / License (if applicable) must be held by the candidate on or before the last date of application.
• Domicile / Reservation:
  Reservation benefits (SC / ST / SEBC / EWS) are applicable only to candidates belonging to Gujarat State.
• Non-Creamy Layer (SEBC):
  Valid Non-Creamy Layer certificate must be issued within the prescribed time period.
• EWS Certificate:
  EWS certificate must be valid and issued within the specified date range.
• Document Verification:
  Candidates must produce original documents (Age, Education, Category, Experience, etc.) at the time of verification.
• Government Employees:
  Candidates working in Government / Semi-Government organizations must submit a valid No Objection Certificate (NOC).
• False Information:
  Providing incorrect information or fake documents will lead to rejection of candidature.
• PwD (Divyang) Candidates:
  Candidates must have a valid disability certificate (minimum 40% disability) as per government norms.
• Application Accuracy:
  All details filled in the application form must be correct; no changes will be allowed later.

Application Fee

Selection Process

• Written Examination
  Candidates may be shortlisted through a written test based on the post.
• Practical Test
  For technical posts, a practical/skill test may be conducted.
• Interview
  Shortlisted candidates may be called for an interview.
• Document Verification
  Final selection will be subject to verification of original documents.
• Merit List Preparation
  Selection will be based on merit considering performance in the above stages.

👉 Selection stages may vary depending on the post as per official rules.

Salary / Pay Scale

How to Apply Online for SMC Recruitment 2026

The link to apply for this recruitment has been activated; by following the steps provided below, you will be able to apply with ease.

• To apply online, you must first visit the official website.
• Then, here on the menu bar, you will see the 'Recruitment' option; you need to click on it.
• On the page that now opens before you, you will be able to view all the recruitment drives currently being conducted by them; you need to select the vacancy announced for the 2,295 posts.
• After that, if you look to the side, you will see an 'Apply' button; you need to click on it.
• If you click on the 'Apply' button, a list of all the posts available under this recruitment drive will appear, allowing you to select the specific post for which you wish to apply.
• Here, you will see an "Apply" button appear again next to that post; you need to click on it.
• As soon as you click on it, a new page will open before you. Here, you will see options for Login and Sign Up. If you are a new user, you need to click on "New User Registration."
• A form will now open before you; here, you need to enter the OTP and fill in all the required information.
• Once you have finished filling it out, you need to upload your documents, which will be displayed on your phone.
• After that, your registration here will be successfully completed.

So, in this way, you can complete your registration—which is a very easy method.

Required Documents

• Proof of Age (Birth Certificate / 10th Certificate)
• Educational Certificates (Marksheet, Degree / Diploma)
• Caste Certificate (SC / ST / SEBC – Gujarat)
• Non-Creamy Layer Certificate (SEBC)
• EWS Certificate (if applicable)
• Disability Certificate (PwD – minimum 40%)
• Experience Certificate (if required)
• Registration / License (for specific posts)
• Photo ID Proof (Aadhaar / PAN / Voter ID)
• NOC (for Government employees)
• Passport Size Photo & Signature
• Other Required Documents (as per post)

Important Links

Exam Pattern (If Applicable)

Syllabus

General Knowledge (GK)

• Current Affairs (National & International)
• History, Geography, Polity
• Gujarat State GK

General Awareness

• Government Schemes
• Economy Basics
• Social & Civic Awareness

Language (English / Hindi / Gujarati)

• Grammar
• Vocabulary
• Comprehension
• Sentence Correction

Reasoning Ability

• Logical Reasoning
• Analogy, Series
• Coding-Decoding
• Problem Solving

Quantitative Aptitude

• Basic Maths
• Percentage, Ratio
• Profit & Loss
• Time & Work

Computer Knowledge (for Clerk/Computer posts)

• Basic Computer
• MS Office
• Internet & IT Basics

Technical / Professional Subject

• Post-wise syllabus (Engineering / Medical / Technical field)

Skill / Practical Test Topics

• Typing (Clerk)
• Driving Test (Driver)
• Technical Skills (Engineer / Technician posts)

Cut-Off