
Vacancies: 70 · Posts: 2 designations · Type: Local Body · Direct Recruitment (waiting-list purpose) · Mode: Apply Online · Fee: ₹500 / ₹400 · Apply: 16 November 2026 (11:00 AM) to 30 November 2026 (11:00 PM) · Salary: Level-9 / Level-8 pay matrix · Selection: Written test, practical test or interview (decided by the Commissioner) · Location: Surat, Surat district, Gujarat
Surat Municipal Corporation is taking online applications for 70 town planner posts, 14 Deputy and 56 Assistant, from planning graduates who know Gujarati or Hindi; Deputy Town Planner also needs five years of town-planning experience.
Applications run from 16 November 2026, 11:00 AM, to 30 November 2026, 11:00 PM. This supplementary notice (PRO/320, 4 November 2026) revises the March advertisement PRO/739; if you applied for these posts, you need not apply again.
Selected candidates go on a waiting list. Deputy Town Planner is paid on Level 9 (₹53,100–1,67,800). Assistant Town Planner is paid on Level 8 (₹44,900–1,42,400).
⚠️ Application Alerts: check these before you submit the form.
- 🔄 Vacancies and qualifications corrected: earlier P.R.O. 739 (DTP 16 / ATP 54) → this notice (DTP 14 / ATP 56); candidates who already applied under P.R.O. 739 for these two posts need not re-apply.
- 🎯 PwD: 1 Deputy and 2 Assistant Town Planner seats, for 40% or more disability.
- Pass CCC+ (Deputy) or CCC (Assistant) within one year of appointment. If you already hold it or an equivalent, attach the certificate.
Find Your Matching Post: pick your route in seconds.
- Planning-related degree + PG in planning or ITP membership + 5 years in town planning → Deputy Town Planner – 14
- The same degrees, no experience needed → Assistant Town Planner – 56
This is a quick route finder — check the detailed eligibility below before applying.
📋 Official Source Chain: where the facts in this article were confirmed.
- Official notice: Supplementary advertisement No. P.R.O./320/2026-27, dated 4 November 2026 — SMC Deputy & Assistant Town Planner Supplementary Notice 2026 (PDF)
- Official application route: Online at suratmunicipal.gov.in from 16 November 2026 (11:00 AM) to 30 November 2026 (11:00 PM)
- Official updates page: SMC Recruitment / Jobs page
- Last checked: 6 November 2026, 10:52 AM IST
On this page
Who Should Apply? (Quick Eligibility Check)
- Planning-related degree + PG in planning or ITP membership + 5 years in town planning → Deputy Town Planner – 14
- The same degrees, no experience needed → Assistant Town Planner – 56
| Factor | Deputy Town Planner | Assistant Town Planner |
|---|---|---|
| Vacancies | 14 | 56 |
| Special requirement | 5 years’ Town Planning experience after qualification | Not stated |
| Pay | ₹53,100–1,67,800 | ₹44,900–1,42,400 |
| Upper age | 45 years | 35 years |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | 4 November 2026 |
| Application Start | 16 November 2026 (11:00 AM) |
| Last Date to Apply | 30 November 2026 (11:00 PM) |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 30 November 2026 (11:00 PM) |
Quick Overview – SMC Deputy Town Planner & Assistant Town Planner Recruitment 2026
- Organisation: Surat Municipal Corporation (SMC)
- Sector: Local Body
- Recruitment / Exam Name: Deputy Town Planner & Assistant Town Planner (waiting list)
- Notification / Advertisement No.: P.R.O./320/2026-27
- Post(s): Deputy Town Planner, Assistant Town Planner
- Total Vacancies: 70 (originally DTP 16 / ATP 54 under P.R.O. 739)
- Job Location: Surat, Surat district, Gujarat
- Job Type / Nature: Local Body · Direct Recruitment (waiting-list purpose)
- Salary: Deputy Town Planner ₹53,100–1,67,800; Assistant Town Planner ₹44,900–1,42,400
- Apply Between: 16 November 2026 to 30 November 2026
- Apply Online: SMC Apply Online Portal (opens 16 November 2026)
- Notification PDF: SMC Deputy & Assistant Town Planner Supplementary Notice 2026 (PDF)
- Official Portal: SMC Recruitment / Jobs page
What Posts Are Available? – SMC Deputy Town Planner & Assistant Town Planner Vacancy 2026
This supplementary notice invites applications only for Deputy Town Planner and Assistant Town Planner to prepare a waiting list. The Assistant Engineer (Electrical) figure is corrected, but no applications are invited. The Radiologist post is cancelled.
| Post Name | Vacancies | Age Limit (UR) | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deputy Town Planner | 14 | 45 years | ₹53,100–1,67,800 |
| Assistant Town Planner | 56 | 35 years | ₹44,900–1,42,400 |
Category-wise Vacancies
| Post | SC | SC women | ST | ST women | SEBC | SEBC women | General | General women | EWS | EWS women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deputy Town Planner | — | — | 2 | — | 3 | 1 | 6 | 2 | — | — | 14 |
| Assistant Town Planner | 2 | 1 | 6 | 3 | 10 | 5 | 17 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 56 |
| Total | 2 | 1 | 8 | 3 | 13 | 6 | 23 | 10 | 3 | 1 | 70 |
Women's seats are listed beside each category, not inside it. Assistant Town Planner SEBC has 15 seats: 10 + 5 for women. Category totals: Deputy ST 2, SEBC 4, UR 8; Assistant SC 3, ST 9, SEBC 15, UR 25, EWS 4.
A third of each category is reserved for women. The other seats are open to men and women on merit, and an unfilled women's seat goes to a man of the same category.
Who Is Eligible for SMC Deputy Town Planner & Assistant Town Planner 2026? – Education, Age & Domicile
Nationality, Domicile & Basic Requirements
- Nationality: The notice does not state a nationality condition.
- Domicile / local condition: Reserved seats and age relaxation are only for original residents of Gujarat; candidates from other states apply as unreserved (General).
Educational Qualification
- Deputy Town Planner and Assistant Town Planner: M.Arch. / M.E.(Civil) / B.Arch. / B.E.(Civil) / M.Plan / B.Plan from any recognised university, and Post Graduate Degree/Diploma course in City Planning / Town Planning / Regional Planning from any recognised institute, or holds the membership of the Institute of Town Planners after passing its examination.
- As printed, each degree must be paired with a PG degree or diploma in planning or ITP membership. The notice does not say whether an M.Plan alone meets both parts, so M.Plan holders should confirm with SMC.
- Computer Knowledge (both posts): The basic knowledge of Computer Application under Gujarat Civil Services Classification and Recruitment (General) Rules 1967 as amended from time to time.
- Language Proficiency (both posts): Possess adequate knowledge of Gujarati or Hindi or both.
- Deputy Town Planner – experience: After obtaining qualification, have at least five years of experience in work related to Town Planning.
- Pass CCC+ (Deputy) or CCC (Assistant) within one year of appointment. If you already hold it or an equivalent, attach the certificate.
- Qualification must be held by: Not stated in the notice.
- Count your experience up to the cut-off date with our Experience Calculator.
- If your marks are a Grade, GPA or CPI, enter your university's percentage-conversion formula.
- Need to convert CGPA? Use our CGPA to Percentage Calculator. This calculator gives an indicative estimate; the official method in the notification prevails.
What Is the Age Limit? (as on 30 November 2026)
| Category | Minimum Age | Maximum Age | Relaxation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deputy Town Planner (UR) | Not stated | 45 years | Relaxation applies only to reserved-category candidates of Gujarat origin, and never above 45. Women get relaxation under Gujarat government rules. |
| Assistant Town Planner (UR) | Not stated | 35 years | Relaxation applies only to reserved-category candidates of Gujarat origin, and never above 45. Women get relaxation under Gujarat government rules. |
| SMC Employee (both posts) | — | Not applicable | SMC employees on the regular pay scale have no age limit. SMC trainees on a fixed stipend do. |
Examples:
- ✅ Deputy Town Planner, born 1 January 1982: 44 on 30 November 2026, eligible.
- ❌ Born 1 January 1980: 46, not eligible.
- ✅ Assistant Town Planner, born 1 January 1992: 34, eligible.
Use our Age Eligibility Calculator to check instantly.
Reservation & PwBD Suitability
- Reservation: Vertical reservations for SC, ST, SEBC, General and EWS with horizontal women reservation as shown in the category table. Reserved seats are only for original residents of Gujarat. Reserved candidates may take unreserved seats on UR standards.
- PwBD: 1 Deputy and 2 Assistant Town Planner seats, for 40% or more disability. Suitability lists: Deputy Town Planner — D, HH, OL, Dw, AAV, BA, BL, SD, SI, SLD and MD involving those; Assistant Town Planner — D, HH, OA, OL, BL, OAL, Dw, AAV, BA, SD, SI, SLD and MD involving those.
What Is the Deputy Town Planner & Assistant Town Planner Salary? – Pay Scale & Benefits
The notice prints the pay matrix ranges. Deputy Town Planner: ₹53,100–1,67,800 (Level 9). Assistant Town Planner: ₹44,900–1,42,400 (Level 8). No further allowances, benefits or in-hand calculation is printed.
| Post | Pay Level / Scale | Starting Basic |
|---|---|---|
| Deputy Town Planner | ₹53,100–1,67,800 | ₹53,100 |
| Assistant Town Planner | ₹44,900–1,42,400 | ₹44,900 |
What Is the Application Fee?
| Category | Application Fee | Other Printed Charges | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| General / Unreserved | ₹500 | — | ₹500 |
| Reserved categories (including women, EWS, SC, ST, PwD) | ₹400 | — | ₹400 |
Payment mode: Online only. The fee is non-refundable. Bank charges are paid by the applicant.
How to Apply for SMC Deputy Town Planner & Assistant Town Planner 2026?
The SMC Town Planner online form 2026 is filled at suratmunicipal.gov.in from 16 November 2026 (11:00 AM) to 30 November 2026 (11:00 PM).
- Open the SMC Apply Online Portal (opens on 16 November 2026).
- Complete User Registration (email, mobile, OTP, password). Verify the email. If already registered, do not register again.
- Fill the User Profile (name and date of birth as on the school-leaving certificate, address, language known). Then open the cadre and click Apply Now.
- Fill in Personal Details, Educational Qualification (select the degree on which you apply; add additional degrees if needed), Experience Details (for Deputy Town Planner), and Documents. Upload a photograph (JPG/JPEG/PNG, max 150 KB; photo 5 cm high × 3.6 cm wide) and signature (JPG/JPEG/PNG, max 50 KB; signature 2.5 cm × 7.5 cm, black or blue ink on white paper).
- Confirm and pay the fee online.
- Submit and save the payment receipt and application number. Print the call letter when issued.
Photo or signature over the limit? Use our Photo and Signature Resizer to match the printed size and format.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Applying again if you already applied under P.R.O. 739 for these two posts (the notice says you need not).
- Entering a name or date of birth that does not match the school-leaving certificate.
- Uploading a photograph or signature larger than the printed limits (150 KB / 50 KB) or in the wrong format.
- Forgetting to verify the email after registration or failing to pay the fee before 30 November 2026 (11:00 PM).
- Selecting the wrong degree under “On which degree you want to apply”.
- Submitting the form again cancels the earlier one, and its fee is not refunded (p14).
- SMC staff must also send the printout with their last pay slip through proper channels within 7 days of the closing date (p5).
What Can Get Your Application Rejected?
| Rule | What the notice says | Clause |
|---|---|---|
| Forged documents | Submission of forged documents leads to rejection | p6 item 18 |
| Mismatch at verification | A mismatch at verification removes your name from the lists | p4 item 10 |
| NCL date or format | Non-creamy-layer certificate must be issued on or after 1 April 2024 and no later than 30 November 2026, in the Gujarati Appendix-4 format. The English Annexure-A is not accepted | p5 item 11 |
| One form per cadre | One form per cadre; only the last confirmed form counts | p14 (10)2 |
| Qualification/experience not met | Must meet the printed educational qualification, experience (for Deputy Town Planner), computer and language requirements | p8 |
| Fee not paid | Application is not considered without successful fee payment | Payment step |
SMC Deputy & Assistant Town Planner ભરતી 2026 – 70 જગ્યાઓ
સુરત મહાનગરપાલિકાએ પી.આર.ઓ./૩૨૦/૨૦૨૬-૨૭ તા. ૪ નવેમ્બર ૨૦૨૬ની પૂરક જાહેરાત બહાર પાડી છે. ડેપ્યુટી ટાઉન પ્લાનરની ૧૪ અને આસિસ્ટન્ટ ટાઉન પ્લાનરની ૫૬ જગ્યાઓ માટે ઓનલાઈન અરજીઓ મંગાવવામાં આવી છે. અરજી ૧૬ નવેમ્બર ૨૦૨૬ સવારે ૧૧:૦૦ થી ૩૦ નવેમ્બર ૨૦૨૬ રાત્રે ૧૧:૦૦ સુધી કરવાની છે. અગાઉ અરજી કરેલા ઉમેદવારોએ ફરીથી અરજી કરવાની જરૂર નથી. ગુજરાત બહારના ઉમેદવારો બિનઅનામત તરીકે અરજી કરી શકે છે.
અંતિમ તારીખ ક્યારે છે?
૩૦ નવેમ્બર ૨૦૨૬ રાત્રે ૧૧:૦૦ વાગ્યા સુધી. અરજી ૧૬ નવેમ્બરથી શરૂ થાય છે.
કોણ અરજી કરી શકે?
બંને પોસ્ટ માટે M.Arch. / M.E.(Civil) / B.Arch. / B.E.(Civil) / M.Plan / B.Plan અને ટાઉન પ્લાનિંગમાં PG ડિગ્રી/ડિપ્લોમા અથવા ઇન્સ્ટિટ્યૂટ ઓફ ટાઉન પ્લાનર્સની મેમ્બરશિપ જરૂરી છે. ડેપ્યુટી ટાઉન પ્લાનર માટે લાયકાત પછી ૫ વર્ષનો ટાઉન પ્લાનિંગ અનુભવ જરૂરી છે. કમ્પ્યુટર અને ગુજરાતી/હિન્દીની જાણકારી પણ જોઈએ.
અરજી કેવી રીતે કરવી?
suratmunicipal.gov.in પર યુઝર રજીસ્ટ્રેશન કરીને ફોર્મ ભરો, ફોટો અને સહી અપલોડ કરો અને ફી ભરો. અગાઉ અરજી કરેલ હોય તો ફરી કરવાની જરૂર નથી.
વેતન અને પસંદગી કેવી રીતે થશે?
ડેપ્યુટી ટાઉન પ્લાનર ₹૫૩,૧૦૦–૧,૬૭,૮૦૦ અને આસિસ્ટન્ટ ટાઉન પ્લાનર ₹૪૪,૯૦૦–૧,૪૨,૪૦૦. પસંદગી લેખિત પરીક્ષા, પ્રેક્ટિકલ કે મૌખિક ઇન્ટરવ્યુ — મ્યુનિસિપલ કમિશનર નક્કી કરશે.
અધિકૃત વેબસાઈટ: suratmunicipal.gov.in
How Are Candidates Selected?
The appointing authority sets the criteria. The Municipal Commissioner decides whether to hold a written test, a practical test or an oral interview (p3 items 1 and 3).
If marks are tied, the older candidate ranks higher; then the one with better qualification marks (p15 item 10).
The SahisarkariJobs.in Analyst's Take – Is This Recruitment for You?
Relaxation is capped at 45, so a reserved Deputy Town Planner candidate gets no extra years. The Deputy limit is already 45. An Assistant Town Planner candidate of Gujarat origin from a reserved category can go up to 45 (our reading of the printed rules).
Women are not limited to their third. The other seats are open to them on merit too (our reading).
This round's pool is the March applicants, who stay in, plus anyone newly eligible through the M.Plan or B.Plan addition (our reading).
Best fit: Candidates who already hold the full planning qualification (degree + PG planning or ITPI membership) and, for Deputy Town Planner, five years of relevant experience, and who did not apply under the March advertisement.
Skip if you lack the exact planning qualification or the five-year experience required for Deputy Town Planner, or if you already applied under P.R.O. 739 for these posts.
Practical tip: Keep the school-leaving certificate ready for name and date-of-birth entry, and confirm your CCC status before applying.
What Documents Are Required?
At Application
- Photograph (JPG/JPEG/PNG, max 150 KB; photo 5 cm high × 3.6 cm wide) and signature (JPG/JPEG/PNG, max 50 KB; signature 2.5 cm × 7.5 cm, black or blue ink on white paper).
- Educational qualification certificates and mark sheets.
- Experience certificate on the employer's letterhead, signed and dated, showing the period, basic and total pay, and duties. Self-declarations, affidavits, and offer or appointment letters alone are not accepted. Only experience after the qualification counts (p4 10(6), 10(7)).
- Non-creamy-layer certificate issued on or after 1 April 2024 and no later than 30 November 2026, in the Gujarati Appendix-4 format. The English Annexure-A is not accepted (p5 item 11).
- EWS: Gujarati Appendix-G certificate issued by 30 November 2026 (p5 item 12).
- PwBD/UDID certificate as applicable.
- Proof of age (school-leaving certificate or equivalent).
- Copies of Aadhaar, PAN and voter ID (p5 10(10)).
- Computer knowledge and language proficiency evidence as required at verification.
- CCC+ or CCC certificate if already held.
⚠️ Document Alert Specific to This Recruitment
- Name and date of birth must match the school-leaving certificate.
- Non-creamy-layer certificate must be in the Gujarati Appendix-4 format issued between 1 April 2024 and 30 November 2026.
- Experience certificate must be on employer letterhead with full details; self-declarations are not accepted.
What Are the Service Conditions?
- The recruitment is for preparing a waiting list for direct recruitment to the vacant posts.
- Age limit does not apply to Surat Municipal Corporation employees on the regular pay scale. SMC trainees on a fixed stipend have an age limit.
- Pass CCC+ (Deputy) or CCC (Assistant) within one year of appointment. If you already hold it or an equivalent, attach the certificate.
- Other service conditions follow the recruitment rules and examination rules current at the time.
What Happens After Selection?
- Placement on the waiting list.
- Appointment as seats fall vacant.
- Joining (other government staff bring a relieving order, p5 item 14).
- CCC within one year.
✅ Confirmed: Waiting-list purpose stated. ❓ Not specified: Exact medical or police verification steps after selection.
General Instructions & Important Rules
- Read the detailed advertisement on the SMC website before applying.
- User registration alone does not confirm the application; complete the form and payment.
- Certificates must be produced at the time of verification.
- The organisation reserves the right to change vacancies, criteria or schedule, or to cancel the process.
- Contact the Central Establishment (Recruitment) section for further details.
Contact & Helpline
The advertisement prints the phone number of the Central Establishment (Recruitment) section: 0261-2423751-56 Ext. 231/299. Check the SMC Recruitment / Jobs page for updates.
⚠️ Contact details are from the official notification/website. Verify before contacting. Never pay money to anyone offering job assistance. Report fraud at cybercrime.gov.in.
Important Links – SMC Deputy Town Planner & Assistant Town Planner Notification 2026
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Apply Online | SMC Apply Online Portal (opens 16 November 2026) |
| Notification PDF | SMC Deputy & Assistant Town Planner Supplementary Notice 2026 (PDF) |
| Official Recruitment Page | SMC Recruitment / Jobs page |
FAQs – SMC Deputy Town Planner & Assistant Town Planner 2026
What is the last date to apply for SMC Deputy Town Planner & Assistant Town Planner 2026?
30 November 2026 (11:00 PM). Applications open on 16 November 2026 (11:00 AM). No extension has been announced as of 6 November 2026.
What is the age limit for SMC Assistant Town Planner?
Not more than 35 years (as on 30 November 2026). Relaxation applies only to reserved-category candidates of Gujarat origin, and never above 45. Women get relaxation under Gujarat government rules. SMC employees on the regular pay scale have no age limit.
When is the SMC Town Planner exam or interview date in 2026?
Not announced yet. SMC will post the call letter on suratmunicipal.gov.in and send an SMS. The Commissioner decides whether a written test, practical test or interview is held.
What is the Assistant Town Planner salary in SMC 2026?
₹44,900–1,42,400 as printed in the pay matrix. Deputy Town Planner is ₹53,100–1,67,800.
Can final-year students apply for this recruitment?
Age and qualification are checked on the closing date, 30 November 2026 (p9, p15 item 7: a provisional qualification is not accepted as a right).
Is this Assistant Town Planner post a permanent government job?
The notice frames it as direct recruitment for preparing a waiting list. Status after appointment follows the recruitment rules; no further permanence wording is printed here.
Can candidates from outside Gujarat apply?
Yes, as unreserved (General) candidates. SC, ST, SEBC and EWS seats and the age relaxation are only for original residents of Gujarat (p3 item 7).
Where will selected candidates be posted?
Surat Municipal Corporation, Surat.
What is the official website for SMC recruitment?
suratmunicipal.gov.in (Recruitment section).
Do previous applicants under P.R.O. 739 need to apply again?
No. The notice says candidates who already applied for these two cadres under the earlier advertisement need not re-apply.
Before You Apply: Quick Self-Check
- You meet the age condition as of 30 November 2026 and qualify.
- You meet the condition that decides this recruitment: full planning qualification (and 5 years’ experience for Deputy Town Planner).
- You can produce every document and certificate the notice requires at verification.
- You are ready for the selection stage that applies to your post: written test, practical test or interview (decided by the Commissioner).
- You accept the posting terms: Surat Municipal Corporation.
📄 Primary source: Supplementary advertisement No. P.R.O./320/2026-27, Surat Municipal Corporation, dated 4 November 2026 (linked under Important Links). The recruitment facts above come from that notice; tips and estimates are labelled where they appear.