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Vacancy Details
- Deputy Town Planner: 14 vacancies
Qualification: M.Arch / M.E.(Civil) / B.Arch / B.E.(Civil) plus a Post Graduate Degree/Diploma in City/Town/Regional Planning or Institute of Town Planners membership; five years’ Town Planning experience required.- PwD: 1
- Assistant Town Planner: 56 vacancies
Qualification: M.Arch / M.E.(Civil) / B.Arch / B.E.(Civil) plus a Post Graduate Degree/Diploma in City/Town/Regional Planning or Institute of Town Planners membership; no experience required as per notice.- PwD: 2
Qualification Requirements
Age Limits
- Maximum Age: 45 years
Application Fees
- Unreserved category: ₹500
- Reserved category (all women, SEBC, EWS, SC, ST) and PwD: ₹400
Selection Process
step: 1
detail: Eligibility check: prepare a waiting list of candidates who meet the prescribed qualifications.
step: 2
detail: Tests as decided: the Municipal Commissioner will decide whether to hold a written, practical or oral test depending on applications received.
step: 3
detail: Final selection and waiting list: the Staff Selection Committee prepares the final selection list and waiting list under recruitment rules for each cadre.
step: 4
detail: Document verification: candidates must produce original documents and one attested copy at verification.
step: 5
detail: Tie-breaking: if merit is equal, the older candidate is given priority; if age is equal, educational merit decides.
How to Apply
- Open the official SMC website between 16-11-2026 (11:00 AM) and 30-11-2026 (11:00 PM) and read the detailed advertisement PDF for the cadre.
- Complete user registration with e-mail, mobile and captcha; verify OTP and e-mail.
- Log in, fill the user profile, then click Apply Now against the cadre.
- Fill personal details, educational qualifications, experience and document details; tick documents to be produced.
- Upload photograph (up to 150 KB) and signature (up to 50 KB) in JPG/JPEG or PNG; enter declaration and system code.
- Check preview, click Confirm & Pay, pay the fee online and download/print the payment receipt.
- To correct before final submission use My Application(s) > Edit Application or Upload Photo And Signature, then Confirm & Pay again.
Important Links
Important Dates
- Notification Date (PRO/320/2026-27):
- Online application starts:
- Last date of online application:
- Date on which age is counted:
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the eligibility/qualification requirements for these posts?
Candidates must have a degree in Architecture, Civil Engineering or Planning (examples listed: M.Arch, M.E.(Civil), B.Arch, B.E.(Civil), M.Plan, B.Plan) plus a Post Graduate Degree/Diploma in City/Town/Regional Planning or membership of the Institute of Town Planners after passing its examination. Deputy Town Planner additionally requires five years’ Town Planning experience after obtaining the qualification.
How do I apply for the SMC recruitment?
Apply online on the official SMC website between 16-11-2026 (11:00 AM) and 30-11-2026 (11:00 PM). Register, complete your profile, fill the application, upload photo and signature, pay the fee online and download the receipt.
What is the last date to submit the online application?
The last date to submit the online application is 30-11-2026 (11:00 PM).
What is the selection process for these posts?
SMC will prepare a waiting list of candidates meeting the qualifications; the Municipal Commissioner will decide whether to hold a written, practical or oral test. The Staff Selection Committee prepares the final selection and waiting lists, and document verification is required.
What are the pay levels/salary for the posts?
Deputy Town Planner is at Level-9 with pay matrix Rs. 53100-167800; Assistant Town Planner is at Level-8 with pay matrix Rs. 44900-142400. The notice does not specify allowances or in-hand salary.
