The Surat Municipal Corporation (SMC) has released an officially notification for post of the apprentice recruitment drive for the 2025–26. under Advertisement No. PRO/739/2025-26. Rather than an apprentice-specific drive, this is a direct permanent/ regular recruitment covering 2,295 vacancies spread across 45 distinct professional, technical, and administrative designations. The rumors or tentative listings circulating about a specific “SMC Apprentice Recruitment 2026 for 1000 Posts” do not align with the official notifications released by the corporation. The official application window for this recruitment to opened on 01 June 2026 to 10 June 2026.
| Name of Organization | Surat Municipal Corporation (SMC), Surat |
| Name of Department | Recruitment Division, (SMC) Surat Municipal Coporation |
| Name of Post | Apprentice (Under the Apprentice Act 1961) Across 14 Trades |
| No. of Vacancies | 1000 Posts |
| Training Period | As per Government norm |
| Stipend During Training | Rs. 9600/- per month and based on posts |
| Mode of Application | Application accepted only online via Official Website |
| Location | Gujarat, Surat |
| Official Website | https://www.suratmunicipal.gov.in |
Important Dates : SMC Apprentice Recruitment 2026
| Event | Date |
| Released Official Advertisement | 25.05.2026 |
| NAPS Portal Registration (if not done earlier) | Before Applying on Official (SMC) Website |
| Start Online Application | 01 June 2026 |
| Last Online Application | 10 June 2026 |
| Date of Documents Verifications | To be Notify Later |
Vacancy Details : SMC Apprentice Recruitment 2026
| Post Name | Education | Total Vacancies | Stipend (Rs.) |
| Electrician / Wireman | ITI Trade Pass | 80 | 10,560/- |
| Fitter | ITI Trade Pass | 20 | 10,560/- |
| Draughtsman (Civil) | ITI Trade Pass | 20 | 10,560/- |
| Surveyor | ITI Trade Pass | 20 | 10,560/- |
| Mechanic (Motor Vehicle) | ITI Trade Pass | 05 | 10,560/- |
| Mechanic Refrigeration and Air Conditioning | ITI Trade Pass | 05 | 10,560/- |
| Mechanic Diesel | ITI Trade Pass | 10 | 10,560/- |
| Health Sanitary Inspector | ITI Trade Pass | 150 | 9,600/- |
| Computer Operator and Programming Assistant | ITI Trade Pass | 180 | 9,600/- |
| Medical Lab Tech. (Pathology) | Std. 12 (with Chemistry, Physics, Biology) + B.Sc. | 40 | 12,300/- |
| Account Assistant | B.Com (M.Com candidates will be given preference) | 160 | 12,300/- |
| Domestic Data Entry Operator v2.0 | B.A. / B.C.A. | 170 | 12,300/- |
| Micro Finance Executive | B.Com / BBA | 120 | 12,300/- |
| P.R. Assistant | Mass Communication/ Journalism and Mass Communication/ B.A. (Journalism and Mass Communication) | 20 | 12,300/- |
| GRAND VACANCIES |
1000 | — | |
Eligibility Criteria : SMC Apprentice Recruitment 2026
- Candidates must fulfill all eligibility conditions as per the Apprentices Act, 1961
- Mandatory registration and eKYC update on the NAPS portal (https://apprenticeshipindia.gov.in)
- Nationality: Candidate must a Indian Citizen
- Multiple Trade Applications: Candidates possessing the required qualification for more than one trade may apply for multiple trades.
- Application Fees: The notification does not mention any application fee for this apprentice recruitment.
Age Limit : SMC Apprentice Recruitment 2026
| Category | Age Limit |
| For All Candidates | Minimum Age 18 Years to Maximum Age: 34 Years |
| For Reserve Candidates (SC, ST, OBC, PwBD etc.) | As per Government norms |
Selection Process : SMC Apprentice Recruitment 2026
The selection process must be following standard apprenticeship guidelines.
- Merit Based Shortlisting: Candidates are initially shortlisted based on the marks obtained in their respective ITI Trade examinations. Higher academic scores increase the chances of selection.
- Document Verification (DV): Who candidates qualified Shortlisted. called to present their original educational certificates, ITI trade pass certificates, identity proof, and category certificates (if applicable) for authentication.
- Medical Examination: A basic medical fitness test ensures candidates meet the health criteria necessary to perform operations safely in the designated industrial or workshop setups.
How to Apply?
Interested and eligible candidate may apply online through official website but must read all details before apply.
1. Mandatory Apprenticeship Portal Registration:
- Go to the official National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS) portal: http://apprenticeshipindia.gov.in/.
- Click on Register and select the Candidate option.
- Fill required details, complete your profile to 100% and generate your unique Apprentice Registration Number.
2. Fulfilling the SMC Specific Application:
- Visit the designated job update link or check out the direct apply links on https://www.suratmunicipal.gov.in/
- Navigate to the official portal page and find the active link for SMC Apprentice Recruitment 2026.
- Fill in your personal, educational, and communication details accurately. Be sure to input your Apprenticeship Registration Number from Step 1.
- Upload the required Documents, recently Photograph, Latest Signature and ITI Trade Marksheets.
- Review all details on the preview page carefully read and Submit.
- Print out the final confirmation page for your records and keep safe palace for future.
Important Links
| Official Notification Download PDF | Click Here |
| NAPS Portal (Mandatory Registration) | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
| Apply Online | Click Here |
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