Surat Municipal Corporation Planning Assistant Recruitment 2026 has been officially announced to fill 88 vacant positions. Interested and eligible candidates can submit their online applications between April 1, 2026, and April 15, 2026. This is a fantastic opportunity for individuals holding a relevant degree in Civil Engineering or Architecture, combined with a specialized qualification in Town/City Planning. The selection process will involve a written test, practical test, or oral interview. Appointed candidates will initially receive a fixed monthly remuneration of Rs. 17,500 during a three-year training period.
Surat Municipal Corporation Planning Assistant Recruitment 2026 Overview
Criteria
Details
Organization Name
Surat Municipal Corporation
Post Name
Planning Assistant
Total Vacancies
88
Advertisement Number
PRO/765/2025-26
Official Website
suratmunicipal.gov.in
Surat Municipal Corporation Planning Assistant Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
Event
Date
Notification Release Date
24/03/2026
Application Start Date
01/04/2026 (11:00 AM)
Last Date For Registration
15/04/2026 (11:00 PM)
Last Date For Fee Payment
15/04/2026
Admit Card Release Date
To be notified via SMS/Email
Exam Date
To be announced later
Application Fee
Category
Amount
General (Unreserved)
Rs. 500/-
SC / ST / SEBC / EWS / All Females / PwD
Rs. 400/-
Payment Mode
Online (Debit/Credit Card, Net Banking)
Age Limit Details
Criteria
Age Limit
Minimum Age
Not specified
Maximum Age
Not more than 35 years (calculated as on 15/04/2026)
Age Relaxation
Applicable for reserved category candidates as per rules, up to a maximum of 45 years
Surat Municipal Corporation Planning Assistant Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details
Post Name
Total Posts
Advertisement No.
Planning Assistant
88 (Including 3 reserved for PwD)
PRO/765/2025-26
Surat Municipal Corporation Planning Assistant Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Details
Qualification
Requirement
Educational Qualification
M.Arch./M.E.(Civil)/B.Arch./B.E.(Civil) from a recognized university AND Post Graduate Degree/Diploma in City/Town/Regional Planning or membership of the Institute of Town Planners.
Computer Knowledge
Basic knowledge of computer applications.
Language Proficiency
Adequate knowledge of Gujarati or Hindi or both.
Category-Wise Vacancy Details
Category
Male Vacancies
Female Vacancies
Total
General (Unreserved)
23
11
34
SEBC
18
6
24
ST
8
2
10
SC
2
0
2
EWS
6
3
9
State-Wise Vacancy Details
State
Eligibility Rule
Gujarat
Only original residents of Gujarat state are eligible to claim age and application fee relaxation under reserved categories (SC/ST/SEBC/EWS).
All India
Candidates from other states can apply, but they will be considered under the General (Unreserved) category.
Important Documents Required
Document Type
Details
Age Proof
Birth Certificate, School Leaving Certificate, or Board Certificate
Valid caste certificate issued by the competent authority of Gujarat
Non-Creamy Layer
For SEBC candidates, issued on or after 01/04/2024 (Parishisht-4 in Gujarati)
Identity Proof
EPIC Card, PAN Card, or Aadhaar Card
Syllabus Overview
Subject
Topics
Core Subject
Syllabus will be based on the required educational qualification (City Planning, Civil Engineering, Architecture). Please refer to official notifications when released.
Other Subjects
Basic computer knowledge and language proficiency (Gujarati/Hindi).
Exam Pattern
Phase
Description
Selection Mode
Depending on application volume, a Written Test, Practical Test, or Oral Interview will be conducted.
Selection Process
Stage
Details
Stage 1
Application Shortlisting and Document Verification
Stage 2
Written Test / Practical Test / Interview
Stage 3
Preparation of Final Waitlist/Merit List based on performance
Surat Municipal Corporation Planning Assistant Recruitment 2026 Salary Details
Pay Stage
Amount
Training Period (First 3 Years)
Fixed Monthly Pay of Rs. 17,500/-
Regular Pay Scale
Rs. 35,400 – Rs. 1,12,400/-
Grade Pay & Level
Grade Pay 4200 (Pay Matrix Level-6)
How to Apply
Step
Action
Step 1
Visit the official website at suratmunicipal.gov.in or www.suratmunicipal.gov.in.
Step 2
Click on ‘User Registration’, enter your E-Mail, Mobile Number, and Captcha, and verify using OTP.
Step 3
Complete your profile by entering personal details, educational qualifications, and language proficiency.
Step 4
Go to ‘Apply Now’, select the Planning Assistant post, and fill out the detailed application form.
Step 5
Enter your experience details (if any) and tick the relevant required documents.
Step 6
Upload a recent passport-size photograph (max 150 KB) and signature (max 50 KB) in JPG/JPEG/PNG format.
Step 7
Verify all details, click ‘Confirm & Pay’, submit the application fee online, and print the payment receipt.
