The Surat Municipal Corporation (SMC) has released a revised recruitment notification for 70 Town Planner posts — 14 Deputy Town Planners and 56 Assistant Town Planners. Advertisement No. PRO/320/2026-27, dated 4 November 2026, is a supplementary advertisement that corrects the vacancy roster and revises the eligibility conditions of the earlier SMC advertisement PRO/739 dated 11 March 2026. Fresh online applications are invited only for these two Town Planner cadres, from 16 November 2026 (11:00 AM) to 30 November 2026 (11:00 PM), through suratmunicipal.gov.in.
Read the vacancy figure carefully, because two different totals are in circulation. The revised advertisement covers 70 posts for which fresh applications are invited — 14 Deputy Town Planners and 56 Assistant Town Planners. Some listings quote 123 posts; that figure adds the 53 Assistant Engineer (Electrical) posts whose number was also corrected in the same corrigendum, but no fresh applications are invited for Assistant Engineer (Electrical) — only its vacancy count was revised. This post is therefore about the 70 Town Planner posts, and the Assistant Engineer figure is explained, not presented as an open vacancy.
Two more points from the corrigendum matter. First, candidates who already applied for Deputy Town Planner or Assistant Town Planner under the March 2026 advertisement (PRO/739) do not need to apply again — the fresh window is only for those who did not apply earlier and meet the revised qualifications. Second, one Radiologist post from the earlier advertisement has been cancelled. The Deputy Town Planner post carries Level-9 pay of Rs. 53,100 to Rs. 1,67,800 and needs five years of relevant Town Planning experience; the Assistant Town Planner post carries Level-8 pay of Rs. 44,900 to Rs. 1,42,400 and needs no experience.
SMC Town Planner Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting body | Surat Municipal Corporation (SMC), Central Establishment (Recruitment) Department |
| Advertisement number | PRO/320/2026-27, dated 4 November 2026 (supplementary to PRO/739 dated 11 March 2026) |
| Post names | Deputy Town Planner, Assistant Town Planner |
| Total vacancies (fresh applications) | 70 (Deputy Town Planner 14, Assistant Town Planner 56) |
| Application mode | Online, at suratmunicipal.gov.in |
| Application dates | 16 November 2026 (11:00 AM) to 30 November 2026 (11:00 PM) |
| Qualification | M.Arch. / M.E. (Civil) / B.Arch. / B.E. (Civil) / M.Plan / B.Plan + PG Degree/Diploma in City/Town/Regional Planning or ITPI membership; DTP needs 5 years’ experience |
| Age limit (as on 30 November 2026) | Deputy Town Planner: 45 years maximum; Assistant Town Planner: 35 years maximum |
| Pay scale | Deputy Town Planner: Level-9, Rs. 53,100–1,67,800; Assistant Town Planner: Level-8, Rs. 44,900–1,42,400 |
| Application fee | Rs. 500 (UR); Rs. 400 (Reserved categories and PwD) |
| Selection process | Shortlisting + written/practical/oral test at the Municipal Commissioner’s discretion; waiting list prepared by the Staff Selection Committee |
| Job location | Surat, Gujarat |
| Official website | suratmunicipal.gov.in |
SMC Town Planner Vacancy Details 2026
The revised advertisement invites fresh applications for 70 posts:
| Post | Vacancies | Pay Level | Pay Matrix |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deputy Town Planner | 14 | Level-9 | Rs. 53,100 to Rs. 1,67,800 |
| Assistant Town Planner | 56 | Level-8 | Rs. 44,900 to Rs. 1,42,400 |
| Total | 70 |
The earlier figures for these two cadres were 16 Deputy Town Planners and 54 Assistant Town Planners; the corrigendum revises them to 14 and 56. The category-wise roster for both posts is printed in the official notification at suratmunicipal.gov.in. PwD reservation is 1 post for Deputy Town Planner and 2 posts for Assistant Town Planner, and women get 33% horizontal reservation within each category.
About the 123 figure: the corrigendum also revises the Assistant Engineer (Electrical) count to 53 posts, and 14 + 56 + 53 = 123. But the notice is explicit — fresh applications are invited only for the two Town Planner cadres, and for Assistant Engineer (Electrical) only the vacancy count has been revised. Candidates should not apply for Assistant Engineer (Electrical) under this notice. The Radiologist post (1 post) from the earlier advertisement has been cancelled.
SMC Town Planner Important Dates 2026
| Event | Date and Time |
|---|---|
| Original advertisement (PRO/739) | 11 March 2026 |
| Revised advertisement (PRO/320/2026-27) | 4 November 2026 |
| Online application opens | 16 November 2026, 11:00 AM |
| Last date to apply online | 30 November 2026, 11:00 PM |
| Age cut-off date | 30 November 2026 |
The application portal is not yet live — it opens on 16 November 2026 at 11:00 AM. Candidates should mark the date and log in promptly when it opens, and should not wait until 30 November, because the fee must be paid online and the form must be confirmed before the 11:00 PM deadline.
SMC Town Planner Eligibility Criteria 2026
Educational qualification: Both posts require the same academic foundation:
| Component | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Technical degree | M.Arch. / M.E. (Civil) / B.Arch. / B.E. (Civil) / M.Plan / B.Plan from a recognised university |
| Planning qualification | Post Graduate 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 |
| Computer knowledge | Basic Computer Application knowledge as per the Gujarat Civil Services Classification and Recruitment (General) Rules, 1967 |
| Language | Adequate knowledge of Gujarati or Hindi or both |
Experience (Deputy Town Planner only): A minimum of 5 years of work experience related to Town Planning, gained after obtaining the qualifying degree. An experience certificate on the employer’s letterhead — stating the nature of work, designation, dates and salary — is mandatory. An offer letter or appointment letter is not accepted as experience proof.
No experience required: Assistant Town Planner — no experience requirement is specified in this notification.
Age limit (as on 30 November 2026):
| Post | Maximum Age |
|---|---|
| Deputy Town Planner | 45 years |
| Assistant Town Planner | 35 years |
Reserved-category candidates originally from Gujarat get age relaxation as per Government rules, subject to an overall cap of 45 years. SMC regular-pay employees have no age limit. The age is reckoned as on 30 November 2026, the last date of the fresh online application.
SMC Town Planner Application Fee 2026
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| Unreserved (General) | Rs. 500 |
| Reserved categories (All Women, SEBC, EWS, SC, ST) and PwD | Rs. 400 |
Payment is online only — by debit card, credit card or net banking. The fee is non-refundable after the online application is filed. Cash, demand draft, pay order and Indian postal order are not accepted.
SMC Town Planner Salary 2026
| Post | Pay Level | Pay Matrix |
|---|---|---|
| Deputy Town Planner | Level-9 | Rs. 53,100 to Rs. 1,67,800 |
| Assistant Town Planner | Level-8 | Rs. 44,900 to Rs. 1,42,400 |
Both posts are regular municipal posts in Surat, Gujarat. The pay is as per the Gujarat State Government pay matrix for the respective levels, with the usual allowances applicable to SMC employees. The selection prepares a waiting list for direct recruitment to the currently vacant posts, so appointment is to the vacant posts from that list.
SMC Town Planner Selection Process 2026
SMC prepares a waiting list for direct recruitment to the currently vacant posts. The stages are:
1. Application shortlisting: Applications are screened on the basis of qualification and eligibility. Candidates who do not meet the revised qualification or the experience condition for Deputy Town Planner are filtered out at this stage.
2. Written / Practical / Oral Test: The Municipal Commissioner decides which stage or stages are held, based on the volume of applications received. The notification does not fix a single examination pattern in advance — the test, if held, is at the Commissioner’s discretion.
3. Waiting list: A waiting list is prepared by the Staff Selection Committee under the recruitment rules.
4. Final appointment: Appointments are made to the currently vacant posts from the waiting list.
If two candidates have equal merit, the older candidate gets priority. If age is also equal, the one with higher educational merit is placed higher. Candidates must attend any test at their own cost. No examination date has been announced in the notification, so candidates should watch suratmunicipal.gov.in for the test schedule after the application window closes.
How to Apply Online for SMC Town Planner Recruitment 2026
Applications open on 16 November 2026 at 11:00 AM and close on 30 November 2026 at 11:00 PM. Follow these steps:
- Visit suratmunicipal.gov.in from 16 November 2026 at 11:00 AM.
- Download and read the official advertisement PDF (PRO/320/2026-27) for Deputy Town Planner or Assistant Town Planner.
- Click on User Registration. Enter your email, mobile number and captcha. Verify the OTP. Enter your name and password, then verify your email.
- Log in and complete the User Profile — name, date of birth, Aadhaar, address and languages known.
- Click Apply Now against the cadre (Deputy Town Planner or Assistant Town Planner).
- Fill in Personal Details, Educational Qualification, Experience Details and Documents Details.
- Enter the security code, accept the declaration, and upload your photograph (up to 150 KB, JPG/JPEG/PNG) and signature (up to 50 KB).
- Preview carefully. Click Confirm and Pay.
- Pay the fee online and download the payment receipt.
- Submit by 30 November 2026 at 11:00 PM.
One application per cadre. If more than one application is submitted for the same cadre, only the last confirmed application is accepted and no refund is given for the earlier one. Changes to a submitted form are not entertained after final submission — if a correction is needed, a new form must be filed and the earlier fee is forfeited. Keep the mobile number and email ID active throughout the recruitment process, because call letters and updates are sent there.
Already applied under PRO/739? Candidates who applied for Deputy Town Planner or Assistant Town Planner under the earlier advertisement (11 March 2026) do not need to reapply. The fresh window is only for new applicants who meet the revised qualifications.
Documents Required for SMC Town Planner Application
- Age proof: birth certificate, school leaving certificate or secondary/higher secondary certificate
- Educational qualification: mark sheets, degree certificate, attempt certificates, registration certificate and grade-to-percentage conversion certificate where applicable
- Experience certificate (for Deputy Town Planner): on the institution’s letterhead, stating nature of work, designation, dates and salary; must be signed and dated
- SC/ST: caste certificate from a Gujarat Government competent authority
- SEBC: Non-Creamy Layer certificate in Gujarati Annexure-4 format, issued on or after 1 April 2024 and valid for three years
- EWS: eligibility certificate in Gujarati Annexure-G format from the Government of Gujarat
- PwD: disability certificate and UDID
- Married women applying under husband’s name: marriage registration certificate or Government Gazette copy
- Government/semi-government/company employees: No Objection Certificate
Originals and attested copies are submitted at document verification, not at the online application stage.
About Surat Municipal Corporation
The Surat Municipal Corporation is the civic body governing Surat, one of Gujarat’s fastest-growing cities and a major centre for diamonds, textiles and industry. Its Town Planning department prepares and implements the city’s development plans, town planning schemes and building regulations — the work that decides how a city of more than 70 lakh people grows. Deputy and Assistant Town Planners in the Corporation work on development plans, town planning schemes, layout approvals and the planning permissions that shape Surat’s roads, neighbourhoods and public spaces.
For town planners, these are regular municipal posts with Level-9 and Level-8 pay — a rare opening for planning professionals, because municipal town planner vacancies are few and far between. The five-year experience condition for Deputy Town Planner means that post is for practising planners; the Assistant Town Planner post, with no experience requirement, is the entry route for fresh planning graduates who hold the required planning qualification.
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Frequently Asked Questions – SMC Town Planner Recruitment 2026
How many vacancies are there in SMC Town Planner Recruitment 2026?
There are 70 posts for which fresh applications are invited — 14 Deputy Town Planners and 56 Assistant Town Planners — under Advertisement No. PRO/320/2026-27 dated 4 November 2026. The 123 figure seen in some listings adds 53 Assistant Engineer (Electrical) posts whose count was only revised; no fresh applications are invited for that post.
When do SMC Town Planner applications open?
Applications open on 16 November 2026 at 11:00 AM and close on 30 November 2026 at 11:00 PM, at suratmunicipal.gov.in.
I applied under the March 2026 SMC advertisement. Do I apply again?
No. Candidates who applied for Deputy Town Planner or Assistant Town Planner under Advertisement PRO/739 dated 11 March 2026 do not need to submit a fresh application.
What is the qualification for SMC Deputy Town Planner?
M.Arch. / M.E. (Civil) / B.Arch. / B.E. (Civil) / M.Plan / B.Plan plus a PG Degree or Diploma in City/Town/Regional Planning or membership of the Institute of Town Planners, with at least 5 years of post-qualification Town Planning experience.
What is the age limit for SMC Town Planner posts?
Deputy Town Planner: 45 years maximum. Assistant Town Planner: 35 years maximum. Both as on 30 November 2026. Reserved-category candidates from Gujarat get relaxation as per Government rules, subject to an overall cap of 45 years.
What is the salary for SMC Deputy Town Planner?
Level-9, Pay Matrix Rs. 53,100 to Rs. 1,67,800. Assistant Town Planner is Level-8, Rs. 44,900 to Rs. 1,42,400.
What is the application fee for SMC Town Planner Recruitment 2026?
Rs. 500 for Unreserved candidates and Rs. 400 for reserved categories (All Women, SEBC, EWS, SC, ST) and PwD candidates, payable online only. The fee is non-refundable.
Is there a written exam for SMC Town Planner Recruitment 2026?
The notification does not fix a single examination pattern. A written, practical or oral test may be held at the Municipal Commissioner’s discretion, based on the volume of applications. A waiting list is then prepared by the Staff Selection Committee.
Where do I apply for SMC Town Planner Recruitment 2026?
Apply online at suratmunicipal.gov.in between 16 November 2026 (11:00 AM) and 30 November 2026 (11:00 PM). Do not apply through any other website or agent.