Thumbnail: Viksit Haryana | Surat Municipal Corporation Town Planner recruitment 2026 — 70 posts, last date 30 November 2026
Up to Rs 1.67 lakh! SMC Surat Town Planner recruitment, 70 posts.
If you have studied architecture, civil engineering or planning and dream of making cities better, here is big news for you. The Surat Municipal Corporation has invited applications for 70 posts of Deputy Town Planner and Assistant Town Planner, with pay ranging from Rs 53,100 to Rs 1,67,800.
Online applications will open at 11 am on 16 November 2026 and continue until 11 pm on 30 November 2026. Applications will be accepted only on the official website suratmunicipal.gov.in — read on to know who can apply, what the fee is, and what to keep ready before filling the form.
At a glance — SMC Surat Town Planner recruitment 2026
| Recruiting body | Surat Municipal Corporation (SMC), Gujarat |
| Advertisement number | PRO/320/2026-27, dated 4 November 2026 |
| Total posts | 70 (Deputy Town Planner 14 + Assistant Town Planner 56) |
| Pay (salary) | Rs 53,100 – Rs 1,67,800 (Deputy) and Rs 44,900 – Rs 1,42,400 (Assistant) |
| Eligibility | Architecture / Civil / Planning degree + PG degree/diploma in Town Planning |
| Age limit | Deputy maximum 45 years, Assistant maximum 35 years (as on 30 November 2026) |
| Application fee | Rs 500 (unreserved), Rs 400 (reserved categories and PwD) |
| Application dates | 16 November 2026 (11 am) to 30 November 2026 (11 pm) |
| How to apply | Online only — suratmunicipal.gov.in |
| Last date | 30 November 2026, 11 pm |
How many posts for each role, and what is the pay?
The Surat Municipal Corporation has announced direct recruitment for a waiting list, so that vacant posts can be filled. The details of both posts are as follows:
| Post | Number of posts | Pay level | Pay scale |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deputy Town Planner | 14 | Level-9 | Rs 53,100 – Rs 1,67,800 |
| Assistant Town Planner | 56 | Level-8 | Rs 44,900 – Rs 1,42,400 |
| Total | 70 |
Category-wise, the 14 Deputy Town Planner posts comprise 7 unreserved, 2 ST, 3 SEBC and 2 EWS posts (no SC post). The 56 Assistant Town Planner posts comprise 25 unreserved, 9 ST, 15 SEBC, 3 SC and 4 EWS posts. Women get 33% reservation in every category. One post of Deputy Town Planner and two posts of Assistant Town Planner are reserved for persons with disabilities.
Please note: this is a revised advertisement. Candidates who already applied for these two posts under the earlier advertisement PRO 739 (11 March 2026) do not need to apply again. Only the number of the 53 Assistant Engineer (Electrical) posts has been corrected — no applications have been invited for those posts under this advertisement.
Who can apply? What is the eligibility?
The educational qualification is the same for both posts; only the Deputy Town Planner post additionally requires experience.
Educational qualification (both posts): A degree in M.Arch / M.E. (Civil) / B.Arch / B.E. (Civil) / M.Plan / B.Plan from a recognised university, and a postgraduate degree or diploma in City Planning / Town Planning / Regional Planning from a recognised institute, or membership of the Institute of Town Planners after passing its examination.
Experience: Deputy Town Planner — at least 5 years of experience in town planning-related work after acquiring the qualification is compulsory. The experience certificate must be on the institution’s letterhead — offer letters or appointment letters will not be accepted. Assistant Town Planner — no experience is required.
Other conditions: Basic knowledge of computer applications (CCC/CCC+ or equivalent) is required under the Gujarat Civil Services (Classification and Recruitment) General Rules, 1967. Candidates must have adequate knowledge of Gujarati or Hindi, or both languages.
What is the age limit and relaxation?
Age will be calculated as on 30 November 2026 (the last date for applications).
| Post | Maximum age |
|---|---|
| Deputy Town Planner | Maximum 45 years |
| Assistant Town Planner | Maximum 35 years |
Reserved-category candidates who are domiciled in Gujarat will get age relaxation as per government rules, but the age must not exceed 45 years. The age limit does not apply to regular salaried employees of the Surat Municipal Corporation.
What is the application fee?
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| Unreserved category | Rs 500 |
| Reserved categories (all women, SEBC, EWS, SC, ST) and persons with disabilities | Rs 400 |
The fee must be paid online only — by debit card, credit card or net banking. Cash, demand draft or postal order will not be accepted. Once the form is submitted, the fee will not be refunded.
How will selection be done? Will there be an exam?
For selection, the municipal corporation will prepare a waiting list of eligible candidates. Whether a written, practical or oral examination will be held will be decided by the Municipal Commissioner after applications are received — his decision will be final. The final selection list and waiting list will be prepared by the Staff Selection Committee under the recruitment rules.
The exam pattern and syllabus have not been given in the advertisement — this information has not yet been officially announced. The exam date has also not been announced yet; call letters and instructions will be sent to the candidate’s mobile and email. In case of equal merit, the older candidate will get preference first, followed by educational merit. Candidates will have to bear the cost of appearing in the examination themselves.
How to apply online? Step by step
- From 11 am on 16 November 2026 to 11 pm on 30 November 2026, open the official website suratmunicipal.gov.in and read the detailed advertisement (PRO/320/2026-27) for the relevant post carefully.
- Register as a user — fill in your email, mobile number and captcha, verify with the OTP received on your mobile, then enter your name and password to complete email verification. Registration alone does not complete the application.
- Log in and fill in your user profile — name, date of birth and Aadhaar details, address and languages known. Then click Apply Now against the relevant post.
- Fill in your personal details, educational qualifications, experience details and document information. Upload your photo (maximum 150 KB) and signature (maximum 50 KB) in JPG/JPEG or PNG format.
- Check the preview, then click Confirm & Pay and pay the fee online. Download and print the payment receipt — the receipt will also be sent to your email.
A candidate can submit only one application for one post. If more than one application is submitted for the same post, only the last confirmed application will be considered, and the earlier fee will not be refunded.
Which documents should you keep ready?
- Proof of age — any one of birth certificate, school leaving certificate or secondary/higher secondary certificate
- Educational qualification — mark sheets, degree certificate, attempt certificate and registration certificate; for grades, the university’s percentage conversion certificate
- Experience certificate — on the institution’s letterhead, with the nature of work and basic and total salary (compulsory for Deputy Town Planner)
- Caste certificate — issued by the competent authority of the Government of Gujarat (for SC/ST)
- SEBC non-creamy layer certificate — in the Gujarati Annexure-4 format, issued on or after 01-04-2024
- EWS eligibility certificate — in the Gujarati Annexure-G format, valid for 3 years
- Disability certificate and UDID card (for persons with disabilities)
- Marriage registration certificate or a copy of the government gazette (for married women)
- NOC, EPIC, PAN card and a copy of Aadhaar for candidates working in government/semi-government/company service
Original documents and one attested copy of each will have to be produced at the time of document verification, not at the time of application.
Important dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement issued (PRO/320/2026-27) | 4 November 2026 |
| Online applications open | 16 November 2026, 11 am |
| Last date for online applications | 30 November 2026, 11 pm |
| Last date for fee payment | 30 November 2026, 11 pm |
| Exam / interview date | Not announced yet |
Important links
- Official website / online application: suratmunicipal.gov.in — the detailed notification of advertisement PRO/320/2026-27 and the application link will be available here
- Contact: Surat Municipal Corporation, Central Establishment (Recruitment) Department — 0261-2423751-54, extension 231/299
Next Action
Apply online at suratmunicipal.gov.in between 11 am on 16 November 2026 and 11 pm on 30 November 2026. Read the detailed advertisement PRO/320/2026-27 before applying.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many posts are there in the SMC Surat Town Planner recruitment 2026?
There are 70 posts in total — 14 Deputy Town Planner and 56 Assistant Town Planner posts. - When can I apply?
Online applications will open at 11 am on 16 November 2026 and continue until 11 pm on 30 November 2026. Applications will be accepted only on suratmunicipal.gov.in. - What is the eligibility for the Town Planner posts?
A degree in architecture, civil engineering or planning (M.Arch/M.E./B.Arch/B.E./M.Plan/B.Plan) along with a PG degree or diploma in Town/City/Regional Planning, or membership of the Institute of Town Planners, is required. Five years of experience is also needed for Deputy Town Planner. - What is the salary?
Deputy Town Planner will get Rs 53,100 – Rs 1,67,800 under Level-9 and Assistant Town Planner will get Rs 44,900 – Rs 1,42,400 under Level-8. - Do candidates who applied under the earlier advertisement (PRO 739) need to apply again?
No. Candidates who already applied for these two posts under the March 2026 advertisement PRO 739 do not need to apply again. - What is the application fee?
The fee is Rs 500 for the unreserved category and Rs 400 for reserved categories (all women, SEBC, EWS, SC, ST) and persons with disabilities. The fee must be paid online only and is non-refundable.
Sources: Revised advertisement PRO/320/2026-27 (4 November 2026) of the Surat Municipal Corporation, official website suratmunicipal.gov.in. Do read the detailed advertisement before applying — the exam pattern and date have not been officially announced yet.
