SMC Surat Trade Apprentice Recruitment 2026: 1000 ITI, B.Com, B.A. & Graduate Apprentice Posts — Apply Online by 10 June
Surat Municipal Corporation (SMC), Gujarat’s second-largest urban local body, has released its Trade Apprentice Recruitment 2026 (Reference No. PR/48/2026-27 dated 25 May 2026) for engagement of 1,000 apprentices across 14 trades. Posts include 11 ITI-based technical and service trades (Electrician/Wireman, Fitter, Draftsman Civil, Surveyor, Mechanic Motor Vehicle, Mechanic Refrigeration & AC, Mechanic Diesel, Health Sanitary Inspector, COPA) plus four graduate-level trades (Medical Lab Technician, Account Assistant, Domestic Data Entry Operator v2.0, Micro Finance Executive, PR Assistant).
Online applications open on 01 June 2026 (11:00 AM) and close on 10 June 2026 (11:00 PM) — only a 10-day window. Engagement is under the Apprentices Act, 1961 with a monthly stipend of Rs. 9,600 – Rs. 12,300 depending on the trade. If you hold an ITI / 12th + B.Sc. / B.Com. / B.A. / BBA / BCA / Mass Communication degree and want hands-on government-sector exposure in Surat, this is a great opportunity covered in detail on GovtJobsAlert.in.
SMC Surat Trade Apprentice Recruitment 2026 — Key Highlights at a Glance
Surat Municipal Corporation runs hundreds of services across the city — water supply, electricity workshops, public health, accounting, IT, citizen-facing data entry, journalism and outreach. This 1,000-seat apprentice drive is one of the largest urban-local-body apprentice openings of 2026 and is open to a wide qualification mix. If you’re tracking government jobs in Gujarat, this notification deserves your full attention.
- Post Names: 14 trades (Electrician/Wireman, Fitter, Draftsman (Civil), Surveyor, Mechanic MV / R&AC / Diesel, Health Sanitary Inspector, COPA, Medical Lab Technician, Account Assistant, Domestic Data Entry Operator v2.0, Micro Finance Executive, PR Assistant)
- Total Vacancies: 1,000
- Stipend / Pay: Rs. 9,600 / Rs. 10,560 / Rs. 12,300 per month (trade-wise as per Government of India norms)
- Job Location: Surat (Gujarat)
- Last Date to Apply: 10 June 2026 (11:00 PM)
How Many Vacancies are in SMC Surat Trade Apprentice Recruitment 2026? Trade-wise Breakdown
The 1,000 vacancies are distributed across 14 trades. Computer Operator & Programming Assistant (COPA) — 180 and Domestic Data Entry Operator v2.0 — 170 are the two biggest pools. Below is the full trade-wise split.
| Trade | Qualification | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic Data Entry Operator v2.0 | B.A. / B.C.A. | 170 |
| Account Assistant | B.Com (M.Com preferred) | 160 |
| Health Sanitary Inspector | ITI | 150 |
| Computer Operator & Programming Assistant (COPA) | ITI | 180 |
| Micro Finance Executive | B.Com / BBA | 120 |
| Electrician / Wireman | ITI | 80 |
| Medical Lab Technician (Pathology) | 12th (PCB) + B.Sc. | 40 |
| Fitter | ITI | 20 |
| Draftsman (Civil) | ITI | 20 |
| Surveyor | ITI | 20 |
| PR Assistant | Mass Comm / Journalism / B.A. (JMC) | 20 |
| Mechanic Diesel | ITI | 10 |
| Mechanic (Motor Vehicle) | ITI | 5 |
| Mechanic Refrigeration & AC | ITI | 5 |
| Total | 1,000 |
This is a great mix — ITI candidates have 490 seats (49%), graduate-level non-engineering streams have 510 seats (51%). Multiple-trade applications are allowed if the candidate is eligible for each.
What is the Eligibility for SMC Surat Trade Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
Eligibility is trade-wise. All qualifications must be from a recognised institute / board / university. Importantly, candidates who have already completed apprenticeship in any trade are NOT eligible — the apprenticeshipindia.gov.in portal will not generate a fresh contract for them.
Educational Qualification (Trade-wise)
- Electrician / Wireman, Fitter, Draftsman (Civil), Surveyor, Mechanic MV, Mechanic R&AC, Mechanic Diesel, Health Sanitary Inspector, COPA: ITI Pass Certificate in the respective trade. See more ITI-level government job notifications on GovtJobsAlert.in.
- Medical Lab Technician (Pathology): Class 12th Pass with Physics, Chemistry and Biology + B.Sc.
- Account Assistant: B.Com (preference to M.Com candidates)
- Domestic Data Entry Operator v2.0: B.A. or B.C.A.
- Micro Finance Executive: B.Com or BBA
- PR Assistant: Mass Communication / Journalism and Mass Communication / B.A. (Journalism and Mass Communication)
Age Limit
- Minimum: 18 years
- Maximum: 34 years
- No age relaxation mentioned in the notification.
Other Conditions
- Candidate must register on the National Apprenticeship Portal (apprenticeshipindia.gov.in) before applying on the SMC portal. e-KYC on that portal is compulsory.
- Multiple-trade applications allowed for candidates eligible for more than one trade.
- The notification is published in Gujarati only.
What is the Salary / Stipend for SMC Surat Trade Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
The stipend follows the Apprentices Act, 1961 and Government of India norms applicable from time to time. There is no salary scale or annual increment — only a fixed monthly stipend during apprenticeship.
- ITI Technical Trades (Electrician, Fitter, Draftsman, Surveyor, Mechanic MV, R&AC, Diesel): Rs. 10,560 per month
- Health Sanitary Inspector & COPA (ITI): Rs. 9,600 per month
- Graduate Trades (Medical Lab Tech, Account Assistant, Data Entry Operator v2.0, Micro Finance Executive, PR Assistant): Rs. 12,300 per month
The highest stipend is Rs. 12,300 per month for graduate-level trades. Engagement period is per the contract auto-generated on the apprenticeshipindia.gov.in portal (varies by trade as per the Apprentices Act). Apprentices are relieved immediately on completion.
There is no separate Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance or PF — apprenticeship is a learning engagement, not regular employment.
What is the Selection Process for SMC Surat Trade Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
Selection is based on shortlisting against eligibility under the Apprentices Act, followed by document verification. There is no separate written test or interview.
- Online application submission on the SMC recruitment portal.
- Shortlisting based on merit and eligibility as per the Apprentices Act, 1961.
- Document verification — date and instructions will be communicated via the mobile number and email address provided in the application. Carry original documents and self-attested photocopies on the verification date.
- Online contract generation via apprenticeshipindia.gov.in — this is the binding apprenticeship agreement.
- Engagement as Apprentice under Surat Municipal Corporation.
You can browse general syllabus and exam pattern resources on GovtJobsAlert.in for reference, but no exam is held for this recruitment.
How to Apply Online for SMC Surat Trade Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
Follow these steps carefully. Both steps — Apprenticeship India portal registration and SMC application — are mandatory.
- Register as an Apprentice on the National Apprenticeship portal at apprenticeshipindia.gov.in (link in Essential Links below).
- Complete the mandatory e-KYC on your apprenticeshipindia.gov.in profile.
- Update your full apprentice profile — educational qualification, ITI trade (if applicable), personal details. This is compulsory before applying to SMC.
- Visit the SMC recruitment portal and read the official notification carefully (link in Essential Links).
- Fill the online application form on the SMC portal between 01 June 2026 (11:00 AM) and 10 June 2026 (11:00 PM).
- Provide a valid mobile number and email address — any change later is at the candidate’s own risk; SMC will not be responsible.
- If you are eligible for more than one trade, apply separately for each trade.
- Note down your application number and keep a printout for future reference.
- On the date of document verification (intimated via SMS / email), carry all original certificates plus self-attested photocopies.
What are the Important Dates for SMC Surat Trade Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Publication | 25 May 2026 |
| Online Application Start | 01 June 2026 (11:00 AM) |
| Online Application Last Date | 10 June 2026 (11:00 PM) |
| Document Verification | To be intimated via SMS / email |
What is the Application Fee for SMC Surat Trade Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
The notification does not specify any application fee. Apprenticeship engagements under the Apprentices Act, 1961 are typically free of cost — but please verify on the SMC recruitment portal during application.
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| All Categories | As per notification (no fee mentioned) |
Since this is a free-of-cost engagement window, make sure you don’t miss the 10 June 2026 (11:00 PM) deadline.
Essential Links — SMC Surat Trade Apprentice Recruitment 2026
- Download Official Notification PDF
- Register on Apprenticeship India Portal
- Apply Online on SMC Recruitment Portal
- Visit Surat Municipal Corporation Website
- Join WhatsApp Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Telegram Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Telegram for Gujarat Govt Jobs
SMC Surat Trade Apprentice Recruitment 2026 is the city’s biggest urban-local-body apprenticeship drive of the year, with 1,000 seats across 14 ITI and graduate-level trades and a stipend of up to Rs. 12,300 per month. The window is short — only 10 days — so do not delay your apprenticeshipindia.gov.in registration. Apply by 10 June 2026 (11:00 PM) and prepare for document verification. For more Gujarat government job notifications and apprenticeship alerts, keep visiting GovtJobsAlert.in.