Surat Municipal Corporation SMC Recruitment 2025 – Apply Online for 42 Fire & Safety
Surat Municipal Corporation (SMC) 2025 recruitment for Fire & Safety / Fire Department vacancies, along with tips on how to apply. (Always verify by checking the official notification on the SMC website.)
Key Details
The SMC is accepting 42 direct recruitment applications for fire-related posts (Additional Chief Fire Officer, Deputy Chief Fire Officer, Fire Officer, Sub Officer) via its online portal. The opening date for applications is 25 September 2025, 11:00 hrs.suratmunicipal.gov.in
The last date / closing time for online submission is 09 October 2025, 23:00 hrs suratmunicipal.gov.in
Vacancies by post:
• Additional Chief Fire Officer: 1
• Deputy Chief Fire Officer: 2
• Fire Officer: 16
• Sub Officer (Fire): 23
Eligibility, Selection & Application Process
While the full eligibility criteria (age, qualification, physical standards etc.) will be detailed in the official notification, here are general guidelines and steps based on what is typical and from what is stated on the SMC portal:
Eligibility (Indicative)
Applicants must satisfy educational, physical, and other requirements as per the notification. (These are not fully published in the summary, so you must check the detailed PDF linked on SMC’s recruitment page.) suratmunicipal.gov.in
The announcement advises that before clicking “Apply Now”, candidates should download and carefully study the advertisement for their respective cadre (post) from the “Details” column (the PDF).suratmunicipal.gov.in
There might be height, physical fitness, medical tests, etc., especially for fire services posts.
Selection Process
Usually, for fire service recruitment, the process includes a written exam, physical fitness test, medical exam, document verification, and/or interview.
The notification may have specific weightage or marks distribution for each stage.
Only those who qualify in earlier stages will be allowed to proceed further.
How to Apply (Online)
- Go to the SMC “Online Recruitment” page on the official site: (via “Apply Now” links) suratmunicipal.gov.in
- Select the post for which you wish to apply (e.g. Sub Officer, Fire Officer etc.).
- Download and read the advertisement/PDF of that cadre (to understand eligibility & instructions). suratmunicipal.gov.in
- Fill out the online application form with all required personal, educational, and other details.
- Upload required documents (photo, signature, certificates) as per the size & format rules.
- Pay application fee (if applicable).
- Submit before the deadline (09 October 2025, 23:00 hrs).
- After submission, keep a copy of the acknowledgement or printout for reference.