Surat Municipal Town Planner Recruitment 2026: 70 Posts Reopened

Age Limit

• Age relaxation: As stated for eligible Gujarat categories, with the notice’s 45-year cap. Regular SMC employees are exempt from its age-limit rules; fixed-stipend trainees are not.

Vacancy Details

Vacancies: 70

Eligibility & Qualification

• Base degree: M.Arch., M.E. (Civil), B.Arch., B.E. (Civil), M.Plan or B.Plan from a recognised university.
• Additional qualification: Postgraduate degree or diploma in City, Town or Regional Planning from a recognised institute, or membership of the Institute of Town Planners after passing its examination.
• Deputy experience: At least five years of town-planning work after qualification.
• Computer requirement: CCC+ for Deputy and CCC for Assistant within one year of appointment, subject to the specified prior-qualification provisions.

Salary & Job Location

• Salary / stipend: Deputy: Level 9, ₹53,100–1,67,800. Assistant: Level 8, ₹44,900–1,42,400.
• Job location: Surat Municipal Corporation, Surat, Gujarat

Selection Process

1. Application scrutiny.
2. Attend the applicable assessment if called.
3. Produce original documents at verification; the corporation prepares the final selection or waiting list under its rules.

How to apply / next steps

1. Read the supplementary notice and check whether you previously applied for the same cadre.
2. From 16 November at 11 am, open the SMC portal. Register only if you do not have an account and choose the correct planner post.
3. Complete the form, upload the required images, confirm the details and pay the fee before closing.
4. Keep your completed form and receipt, and check SMC for later notices.