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SMC Syllabus 2026 and Exam Pattern for Clerk, Driver & More Posts

Surat Municipal Corporation (SMC) has announced 2,295 vacancies across Clerk, Driver, and other posts for which a written exam will be conducted as per the first selection stage. Candidates preparing for the exam must have a thorough understanding of the detailed syllabus and exam pattern from which questions will be asked in the exam.

SMC Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2026

SMC has provided a detailed syllabus for various technical and non-technical posts. Candidates who are planning to participate in the exam must have a clear understanding of the exam structure through the syllabus and marking scheme in order to perform well. The topics discussed in the syllabus will help candidates to keep their preparation focused. This will also help candidates to save their study time instead of wasting efforts on areas that are not part of the exam.

Surat Municipal Corporation Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2026- Overview
Organisation Name Surat Municipal Corporation (SMC)
Post Name Clerk, Driver, Staff Nurse, Medical Officer, Engineers, Technical Assistant, Lab Technician, Pharmacist, and others
Advertisement Number P.R.O./739/2025-26
Vacancies 2295
Type of Exam Multiple-Choice Questions
Number of Questions 100
Time Duration 100
Negative Marking 0.25 marks are deducted for each wrong answer
Selection Process
  • Written Examination
  • Skill Test
  • Document Verification
  • Medical Examination

Surat Municipal Corporation (SMC) Exam Pattern 2026

In the SMC written examination, candidates have to appear for a single paper containing only objective-type questions. The exam pattern will vary depending on whether the post is technical or non-technical.

  • Candidates will get a total of 120 minutes or 2 hours.
  • There are 100 questions in the exam
  • Each question carries 1 mark.
  • For every incorrect answer, 0.25 marks will be deducted.

SMC Exam Pattern for Non-Technical Posts 2026

For all the non-technical posts, the sections included are basic theoretical knowledge, basic computer knowledge, general knowledge, current affairs, the Gujarati and English languages, and post-specific. Candidates must note that the marks distribution across these subjects varies with different non-technical posts. Candidates can take a general review from the exam pattern below:

Subjects Number of Questions Total Marks Duration
Questions from basic theoretical knowledge 65 65 2 hours
Computer Basic Knowledge (CCE level) 10 10
General Knowledge 5 5
Current Affairs (Gujarat state-related) 5 5
Gujarati and English Language subjects 5 5
Post-specific 10 10
Total 100 100

SMC Exam Pattern for Technical Posts 2026

In the technical posts, the sections included are basic theoretical knowledge, real-time problem-solving/post-specific, and Noting-Drafting/GPMC Act/Contract Administration. Candidates can check the exam pattern table below:

Subjects  Number of Questions Total Marks Duration
Basic Theoretical Knowledge 35 35 2 hours
Real-time Problem Solving/Auto CAD 30 30
Noting-Drafting/ GPMC Act/ Contract Administration 35 35
Total 100 100

SMC Syllabus 2026 (Subject-wise)

The syllabus covers important topics that candidates need to prepare for the exam. It accesses candidates through post-wise knowledge, subject-related concepts, and general awareness. The post-wise syllabus for SMC recruitment is given below:

SMC Public Relations Officer (PRO) Syllabus

Public Relations

  • PR concepts & functions
  • Government PR system
  • Press release writing
  • Press conference handling
  • Crisis communication
  • Image/reputation management

Media Laws & Governance

  • Freedom of Speech (Article 19)
  • RTI Act
  • Defamation & copyright
  • Press Council guidelines

Journalism & Mass Communication

  • Basics of communication (types, models, barriers)
  • Principles of journalism
  • News writing, reporting, editing
  • Media ethics and laws
  • Development communication
  • Public opinion and propaganda
  • Role of media in democracy

SMC Assessment and Recovery Officer Syllabus 2026

  • Tax billing & collection process
  • Penalties, interest, and the recovery process
  • Revenue Recovery
  • Arrears handling
  • Revenue, Taxation & Accounts
  • Property Tax & Municipal Revenue
  • Property tax system
  • Assessment methods (annual value, unit area, etc.)
  • Notices, sealing, and auction basics
  • Basic Accounting
  • Legal recovery procedures
  • Ledger, journal
  • Income & expenditure
  • Budget basics
  • Audit concepts

SMC Deputy Accountant Syllabus

  • Budgeting & Financial Management
  • Bookkeeping & Ledger
  • Trial Balance, Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet
  • Government Accounting / Municipal Accounting
  • Tax basics (GST, Income Tax basics)
  • Financial Accounting
  • Cost Accounting
  • Auditing basics
  • Principles of Accounting
  • Banking & Treasury Rules

SMC Medical Officer Syllabus

  • MBBS curriculum

SMC Deputy Engineer (Civil) Syllabus

  • Surveying with Modern Technology
  • Foundation and Geotechnical Engineering
  • Construction Materials
  • Concrete Technology
  • Hydrology
  • Water Supply and Waste Water
  • Transportation: Pavement Eng. and Traffic Eng.
  • Structural Engineering
  • CPM/PERT/Microsoft Project/Primavera
  • Estimating, Costing, and Valuation.

SMC Environment Engineer Syllabus

Waste Management

  • Water Qualities / Liquid Waste
  • Solid waste management
  • Hazardous waste management

Environmental Laws

  • Environmental Protection Act
  • International environmental treaties
  • Environmental legislations in India

Environmental Engineering Concepts

  • Mass transfer operations
  • Occupational health & safety
  • Environmental monitoring

Environmental Science

  • Ecosystems & ecological processes
  • Hydrosphere and atmosphere
  • Global environmental issues

Pollution & Control

  • Water pollution and control methods
  • Air pollution and control
  • Noise pollution

Other Topics

  • Current environmental trends and advancements
  • Environmental chemistry and ecology concepts

SMC Assistant Engineer (Civil) Syllabus

  • Hydrology
  • Water Supply and Waste Water
  • Transportation: Pavement Eng. and Traffic Eng.
  • Structural Engineering
  • Construction Materials
  • Concrete Technology
  • Surveying with Modern Technology
  • Foundation and Geotechnical Engineering
  • CPM/PERT/Microsoft Project/Primavera
  • Estimating, Costing, and Valuation.

SMC Assistant Engineer (Workshop/Mechanical) Syllabus

Machine Design

Design of shafts, Keys and couplings, Screws and fasteners, Springs, Bearings (journal & rolling), Gears, Design considerations, and failure theories

Thermodynamics

Properties of pure substances, First law of thermodynamics, Second law of thermodynamics, Entropy and availability, Thermodynamic cycles, Air standard cycles

Heat Transfer

Conduction, Convection, Radiation, Heat exchangers, Extended surfaces (fins)

Fluid Mechanics

Fluid properties, Fluid statics, Fluid kinematics, Fluid dynamics, Boundary layer theory, Dimensional analysis, Flow through pipes

Hydraulic Machines

Centrifugal pumps, Reciprocating pumps, Hydraulic turbines, Performance and characteristics

Engineering Mechanics

Force systems, Equilibrium of rigid bodies, Friction, Centroid and moment of inertia, Kinematics and kinetics of particles, Work, power, and energy

Theory of Machines

Kinematic pairs and mechanisms, Velocity and acceleration analysis, Cam and follower mechanisms, Gear trains, Governors, Balancing of rotating masses, Flywheel, Vibrations

Engineering Metrology & Instrumentation

Measurement systems, Limits, fits and tolerances, Surface finish measurement, Gauges and comparators, Sensors and transducers

Introduction & Classification of Vehicles

Internal Combustion Engines, Fuel Systems, Transmission Systems, Braking Systems, Mechanisms & Linkages, Gears, Brakes, Vibration, and Governors.

Workshop / Maintenance Engineering

Plant maintenance, Preventive maintenance, Workshop safety, Machine tool maintenance

SMC Assistant Engineer (Electrical) Syllabus

Power Electronics

Diodes, Thyristors, IGBT, Converters & inverters, Motor drives

Control Systems

Transfer function, Stability analysis, Feedback systems

Switch Gear & Protection

HT & LT, VCB, ACB, ELCB, MCCB, MCB, Starter & Control System

Pump Motors

Types, Characteristics, Efficiency, Head Calculations, ets. Time & frequency domain analysis, Fourier series / transform

Electrical Measurements & Instrumentation

Fundamentals of Instrumentation, Process Variables & Measurement instruments, Control System, Automation &
Industrial Communication.

Basic Electrical Engineering

Ohm’s Law, Kirchhoff’s Laws, Network theorems, AC/DC circuits

Electrical Machines

Transformers, DC Machines, Induction Motors, Synchronous Machines

Power Systems

Generation, transmission & distribution, Load flow analysis, Fault analysis, Protection systems, Transformer.

Digital Electronics & Microprocessors

Logic gates, Flip-flops, and microprocessor basics

Energy & Laws

RE Power, Non-conventional energy sources, Energy conservation, Electricity Act, 2003, Gujarat energy policies

SMC Deputy Town Planner, Planning Assistant, Assistant Town Planner Syllabus

Housing Environments and Planning

Problem of Housing, Housing Policy and Finance, Ecosystem, Urban Ecosystem and Quantitative Ecology, Resource Planning and Management.

Economics and Sociology

Culture and the City, Economic Resources, Economic Analysis, Land and Real Estate Markets.

Metropolitan Regional Planning

Metropolitan Cities, Agglomerations and Regions, Metropolitan Regional Planning, Peripherization of Metropolitan Regions, Peripheral Development and Physical Environment.

Infrastructure Planning

Water Supply System, Sanitation and Sewerage System, Storm Water Drainage, Social Infrastructure, Policies, Programmes, and Projects.

Fundamentals of Management

Basic Issues in Management, Directing and Controlling, Organizational Studies, Personality Development.

Planning History and Theory

Ancient and Medieval Cities in India, Recent History of India, Cities, Urban Theories, Theories of Planning.

Planning Techniques

Scales and Preparation of Maps, Data for Planning Socio- Economic Surveys, Physical Surveys, Analysis and Presentation of Data.

Transport Planning

Transport System, Land Use Transport Integration, Traffic Impact on Land Development, Transport Planning Policies and Projects.

Urban and Regional Governance

Evolution of Urban and Regional Governance, Devolution of Local Government, Coproduction: Role of the Third Sector, Land Administration and Management.

Risks, Disaster Mitigation, and Management

Basic Concepts of Disaster Management, Disaster Management Mechanisms, Disaster Risk Mitigation, Disaster Preparedness, and Post Disaster Management.

Planning Legislation

Concept of Law, Indian Constitution, Statutory Framework for Planning and Development Law, Planning Law, and its interface with other laws affecting development.

Planning Practice

Nature of Planning Practices, Ethical Planning Practice and Planning Engagement, Planning Practice Cases, Professional Engagement and Officer Administration.

Urban Development Finance

Overview of Development Finance, State, and Municipal Finance, Public-Private Partnership (PPP), Innovative Methods for Financing Urban Development.

Current Trends and Recent Advancements in Town Planning.

SMC Technical Officer Syllabus

Microbiology (Food)

  • Microorganisms in food
  • Food contamination
  • Sterilization & disinfection
  • Culture techniques
  • Food-borne diseases

Laboratory Techniques

  • Sampling methods
  • Quality testing procedures
  • Good Laboratory Practices (GLP)
  • Calibration of instruments
  • Report writing

Environmental & Hygiene

  • Food sanitation & hygiene
  • Waste management
  • Water quality testing

Food Science & Technology

  • Food composition (carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins)
  • Food processing & preservation techniques
  • Food packaging & storage
  • Food spoilage & shelf life
  • Food additives & preservatives

Analytical Chemistry

  • Volumetric analysis
  • Gravimetric analysis
  • Instrumental techniques:
  • Chromatography (HPLC, GC)
  • Spectroscopy (UV, IR)
  • pH, buffers, solutions

Food Laws & Standards

  • Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI)
  • Food Safety & Standards Act, 2006
  • Quality control & standards
  • Labeling & packaging rules
  • Permissible limits of contaminants

SMC Radiographic Technician Syllabus

Radiation Physics

Structure of atom, X-ray production, Properties of X-rays, Radiation units and measurements, Interaction of radiation with matter

Radiation Protection

Radiation hazards, Safety principles, Shielding methods, Radiation protection devices, Patient protection, Dose limits

Human Anatomy

Skeletal system, Muscular system, Digestive system, Respiratory system, Nervous system, Circulatory system,
Urinary system, Reproductive system

Basic Physiology

Cell structure and functions, Blood and circulation, Respiration, Digestion and metabolism, Endocrine system,
Nervous system physiology

Special Radiographic Procedures

Contrast studies, Gastro-intestinal radiography, Urography, Barium studies

Advanced Imaging Techniques

CT Scan basics, MRI basics, Angiography, Ultrasound, Color Doppler

Radiography Techniques

Positioning techniques, Exposure factors, Film handling, Image quality, Patient positioning

Dark Room & Digital Radiography

Film processing, darkroom equipment, computed radiography (CR), Digital radiography (DR), Image storage, and
processing

Hospital & Clinical Practice

Audiometric equipment and maintenance, Calibration of audiometers, Hospital procedures, and patient care, Infection control & biomedical waste management, Medical ethics and record keeping

SMC Speech Therapist Syllabus

Language Disorders

  • Aphasia
  • Dysphasia
  • Developmental language disorders
  • Learning disabilities

Hearing & Audiology

  • Basics of the hearing mechanism
  • Hearing loss (types & causes)
  • Audiometry (pure tone, speech audiometry)
  • Hearing aids & cochlear implants

Diagnostic & Assessment Techniques

  • Case history taking
  • Speech & language evaluation tests
  • Standardized assessment tools
  • Interpretation of reports

Basic Medical Sciences

  • Human Anatomy (speech & hearing organs)
  • Physiology (respiration, phonation, articulation)
  • Neurology (speech & language centers)

Speech & Language Development

  • Normal speech development in children
  • Language acquisition stages
  • Cognitive development
  • Communication disorders in children

Speech Disorders

  • Articulation disorders
  • Fluency disorders (Stuttering)
  • Voice disorders
  • Resonance disorders
  • Aphasia, dysarthria, apraxia

Therapy & Rehabilitation

  • Speech therapy techniques
  • Language intervention methods
  • Counseling techniques
  • Rehabilitation programs

Clinical & Practical Knowledge

  • Identification of speech sounds
  • Definitions of common speech disorders
  • Therapy methods for specific conditions
  • Hearing and audiology basics
  • Use of instruments

SMC Audiometry Technician Syllabus

Hearing Evaluation & Audiometric Tests

  • Case history taking in hearing problems
  • Tuning fork tests (Rinne, Weber, Schwabach)
  • Pure tone audiometry (air conduction & bone conduction)
  • Masking techniques in audiometry
  • Speech audiometry
  • Specialized tests: BERA (Brainstem Evoked Response Audiometry), OAE (Otoacoustic Emission), Reading and interpretation of audiograms.
  • These tests are used to measure hearing ability and diagnose hearing loss.

Basic Medical Sciences

  • General Anatomy & Physiology
  • Anatomy of the human ear (outer, middle, inner ear)
  • Auditory pathway and nervous system
  • Basics of biochemistry, microbiology, and pathology
  • Structure and function of the hearing mechanism
  • Physiology of sound perception
  • These basics help understand how hearing works and how hearing loss occurs.

Basic Audiology

  • Introduction to Audiology
  • Sound and hearing concepts
  • Basic acoustics and electronics
  • Psychological and physical properties of sound
  • Types and causes of hearing loss
  • Prevention and early identification of hearing impairment
  • Understanding these concepts is essential for conducting hearing tests and interpreting results.

Speech & Communication Basics

  • Communication and speech development
  • Basics of speech and language disorders
  • Voice disorders
  • Speech mechanism and phonation
  • Pediatric speech and language development
  • These subjects are often included because hearing is closely related to speech development.

Hearing Loss & Rehabilitation

  • Types of hearing loss
  • Conductive
  • Sensorineural
  • Mixed
  • Causes and symptoms of hearing impairment
  • Hearing aids and amplification devices
  • Cochlear implants
  • Aural rehabilitation
  • Hearing conservation programs
  • These topics focus on the treatment and management of hearing impairment.

Hospital & Clinical Practice

Audiometric equipment and maintenance, Calibration of audiometers, Hospital procedures and patient care, Infection control & biomedical waste management, Medical ethics and record keeping

SMC Supervisor (Computer) Syllabus

  • Operating System
  • Data Structures
  • Internet & Web Technology
  • Boolean Algebra
  • Software Engineering basics
  • Programming Concepts
  • Cyber Security & IT Safety
  • E-Governance & Digital Services
  • Fundamentals of Computer
  • Computer Architecture
  • Database Management System (DBMS)
  • Computer Networks

SMC Staff Nurse Syllabus

  • Psychology & Sociology
  • Fundamentals of Nursing
  • Medical-Surgical Nursing
  • Pediatric Nursing
  • Community Health Nursing
  • First Aid & Emergency Care
  • Anatomy & Physiology
  • Microbiology
  • Midwifery & Gynecology
  • Communicable Diseases

SMC Junior Analyst Syllabus

Analytical Chemistry

  • Volumetric analysis
  • Gravimetric analysis
  • Instrumental techniques:
  • Chromatography (HPLC, GC)
  • Spectroscopy (UV, IR)
  • pH, buffers, solutions

Microbiology (Food)

  • Microorganisms in food
  • Food contamination
  • Sterilization & disinfection
  • Culture techniques
  • Food-borne diseases

Laboratory Techniques

  • Sampling methods
  • Quality testing procedures
  • Good Laboratory Practices (GLP)
  • Calibration of instruments
  • Report writing

Food Science & Technology

  • Food composition (carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins)
  • Food processing & preservation techniques
  • Food packaging & storage
  • Food spoilage & shelf life
  • Food additives & preservatives

Environmental & Hygiene

  • Food sanitation & hygiene
  • Waste management
  • Water quality testing

Food Laws & Standards

  • Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI)
  • Food Safety & Standards Act, 2006
  • Quality control & standards
  • Labeling & packaging rules
  • Permissible limits of contaminants

Practical / Skill Component

  • Food sample testing (milk, oil, water, spices)
  • Chemical analysis & titration
  • Microbial assessment
  • Report preparation & observation

SMC Electro Cardiograph Technician (E.C.G. Technician) Syllabus

ECG Machine & Procedure

  • ECG machine handling
  • Lead placement (12-lead ECG)
  • Calibration & recording

ECG Interpretation

  • Normal vs abnormal ECG
  • Arrhythmias
  • Heart block
  • Myocardial infarction changes

Clinical Applications

  • ICU monitoring
  • Stress test (TMT)
  • Holter monitoring

Human Anatomy & Physiology

  • Structure of the heart
  • Blood circulation
  • Cardiac cycle
  • Conduction system (SA node, AV node)

ECG Fundamentals

  • Bioelectricity
  • ECG waveforms (P, QRS, T waves)
  • Normal ECG pattern

Patient Care & Safety

  • Patient preparation
  • Infection control
  • Emergency handling

Basic Medical Knowledge

  • Blood pressure measurement
  • Vital signs
  • Basic pharmacology (cardiac drugs- basic level)

Practical Examination

  • ECG Machine Operation
  • ECG Recording
  • Measurement & Interpretation (Basic)
  • Patient Handling & Preparation
  • Electrode & Lead Placement
  • Safety & Hygiene
  • Reporting & Documentation

SMC Technical Officer Syllabus

  • Dairy science
  • Animal nutrition
  • Livestock management
  • Animal Husbandry basics
  • Breeding & genetics
  • Vaccination & treatment basics
  • Poultry farming
  • Farm management
  • Common animal diseases

Practical Examination

  • Animal Handling & Care
  • Physical Examination of Animals
  • Disease Identification
  • Sample Collection & Testing
  • Vaccination & Treatment Knowledge

SMC Class II Clerk Syllabus

  • Numerical / Basic Maths
  • Logical Reasoning
  • Analytical Reasoning
  • English Comprehension
  • Aptitude
  • G.C.S.R.
  • Gujarati Comprehension
  • બન સચવાલય કચેર કાય પધિત.

SMC Fitter Syllabus

  • Welding of various types of cracks/defects
  • Safety
  • Various tools used by a fitter
  • Lathe machine and various gauges
  • Types of gears and lubricants
  • Pipes, fittings, and joints used in water systems
  • Leak repairing
  • Use of measuring instruments

SMC Driver Syllabus

Knowledge of Vehicles (Heavy Vehicles)

  • Engine, clutch, brake, gearbox, axle system
  • General maintenance
  • Engine starting and shutdown checking

Motor Vehicle Act

  • Driving licence rules
  • Penalties and regulations
  • Traffic fines
  • Important provisions of the law

Driving and Traffic Rules

  • Road signs and signals
  • Speed limits
  • Driving during night/rain/fog
  • Emergency handling

Safety and First Aid

  • Knowledge of first aid
  • Fire and safety regulations

SMC Dialysis Technician Syllabus

Dialysis Basics

  • Hemodialysis principles
  • Peritoneal dialysis basics
  • Diffusion, osmosis, ultrafiltration
  • Dialysis indications & complications

Dialysis Machine & Equipment

  • Parts of the dialysis machine
  • Dialyzer (artificial kidney)
  • Blood lines & tubing
  • Water treatment system (RO plant)

Procedure & Patient Care

  • Pre-dialysis preparation
  • Vascular access (AV fistula, catheter)
  • Monitoring during dialysis
  • Post-dialysis care

Infection Control & Safety

  • Sterilization & disinfection
  • Use of PPE
  • Biomedical waste management
  • Prevention of infections

Anatomy & Physiology

  • Structure & function of kidneys
  • Urinary system
  • Blood circulation
  • Electrolyte balance

Complications & Emergency Handling

  • Hypotension
  • Muscle cramps
  • Infection
  • Air embolism
  • Immediate management steps

Laboratory & Monitoring

  • Blood tests (urea, creatinine, electrolytes)
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Fluid balance

Practical Examination

  • Operating a dialysis machine
  • Setting up dialyzer and tubing
  • Monitoring a patient during dialysis
  • Handling emergencies
  • Maintaining hygiene and safety

SMC ECHO/TMT Technician Syllabus

Cardiology Basics

  • ECG basics (P, QRS, T waves)
  • Heart sounds (S1, S2)
  • Common heart diseases: Coronary artery disease, Heart failure, Arrhythmias

Echocardiography (ECHO)

  • Principles of ultrasound
  • Types of ECHO: 2D Echo, Doppler Echo
  • Cardiac imaging views
  • Measurement of cardiac function (EF, valve function)

Anatomy & Physiology

  • Heart structure & function
  • Circulatory system
  • Cardiac cycle
  • Blood pressure & pulse

Equipment & Machine Handling

  • ECG machine basics
  • ECHO machine components
  • TMT machine operation
  • Calibration & maintenance

Patient Care & Safety

  • Patient preparation (pre-test)
  • Monitoring during procedures
  • Emergency handling (chest pain, collapse)
  • Infection control & hygiene

TMT (Treadmill Test)

  • Purpose of TMT
  • Indications & contraindications
  • Bruce protocol (basic idea)
  • Monitoring during stress test
  • Identifying abnormal responses

Practical Examination

  • Performing an ECG recording
  • Assisting in the ECHO procedure
  • Conducting TMT test
  • Monitoring the patient during the test
  • Handling emergencies

SMC Deputy Auditor, Assistant Auditor Syllabus

  • Trial Balance, Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet
  • Government Accounting / Municipal Accounting
  • Tax basics (GST, Income Tax basics)
  • Cost Accounting
  • Auditing basics
  • Budgeting & Financial Management
  • Principles of Accounting
  • Financial Accounting
  • Banking & Treasury Rules
  • Bookkeeping & Ledger

SMC Class II Clerk (Audit) Syllabus

  • Final Accounts
  • Basics of Auditing
  • Types of Audit
  • Basic Accounting Concepts
  • Bookkeeping (Journal, Ledger, Trial Balance)
  • Financial records & verification
  • Government accounting basics

SMC Library Clerk Syllabus

  • Modern library practices/applications/history/information systems
  • Libraries in India and abroad
  • Use of current e-technologies in libraries
  • Library digitalization/automation/e-books/barcoding / RFID
  • Knowledge of modern technology
  • Library management and organization
  • Fundamentals of library science
  • Five laws of library science
  • Book classification / subject classification
  • Library movement in Indian states and library legislation, book deposit and registration laws
  • Exchange and dissemination of library information in the present time
  • Library self-management software
  • Information sources and services
  • Recent trends and latest developments in library and information science

SMC Junior Pharmacist Syllabus

Pharmacology

  • Drug action (mechanism of action)
  • Drug interactions
  • Side effects & adverse drug reactions
  • Basic systems: CNS drugs, Cardiovascular drugs, Antibiotics

Pharmacognosy

  • Natural drugs (plant-based)
  • Crude drugs identification
  • Herbal medicines

Hospital & Clinical Pharmacy

  • Prescription handling
  • Drug dispensing
  • Patient counseling
  • Drug dosage & administration
  • Inventory management

Pharmaceutics

  • Dosage forms (tablets, capsules, syrups, injections)
  • Dispensing pharmacy
  • Pharmaceutical calculations
  • Drug storage & stability
  • Sterilization techniques

Pharmaceutical Chemistry

  • Basic organic & inorganic chemistry
  • Drug classification
  • Chemical properties of drugs
  • Impurities & quality control

Pharmacy Law & Ethics

  • Drugs & Cosmetics Act
  • Pharmacy Act
  • Schedule H, X drugs
  • Role of the pharmacist in healthcare

SMC Maintenance Assistant (Electrical) Syllabus

Power System

  • Generation of electricity
  • Transmission & distribution
  • Substation basics
  • Protection systems

Electrical Maintenance

  • Preventive & breakdown maintenance
  • Fault finding
  • Earthing
  • Maintenance of motors & transformers

Wiring & Installation

  • Domestic wiring
  • Industrial wiring/Street Lighting
  • Switchgear & protective devices
  • Circuit breakers, fuses

Basic Electrical Engineering

Ohm’s Law, Kirchhoff’s Laws, AC & DC circuits, Power, energy & units

Control Systems (Basics)

  • Starters (DOL, Star-Delta)
  • Relays & contactors
  • Control circuits

Electrical Safety

  • Electric shock prevention
  • Fire safety
  • Safety rules & precaution

Electrical Machines

  • Transformer (working, losses, efficiency)
  • DC machines (motor & generator)
  • Induction motor (3-phase, single-phase)
  • Alternator basics

Electrical Measuring Instruments

  • Types of Cables/Conductor/Material
  • Ammeter, voltmeter, wattmeter
  • Multimeter
  • Measurement methods

SMC Laboratory Technician Syllabus

Microbiology

  • Bacteria, viruses, fungi
  • Sterilization techniques
  • Culture methods

Laboratory Techniques

  • Blood tests (hematology)
  • Urine analysis
  • Biochemical tests
  • Sample collection & handling
  • Instruments used in labs

Basic Chemistry

  • Organic & inorganic basics
  • Solutions, pH, buffers

Biology & Life Sciences

  • Human anatomy & physiology
  • Cell biology
  • Genetics

Biology & Life Sciences

  • Proteins, enzymes
  • Metabolism
  • Clinical biochemistry

SMC Technical Assistant Syllabus

  • Construction Materials
  • Concrete Technology
  • Pavement Engineering
  • Water Supply and Sanitation
  • Surveying with Modern Technology

SMC Computer (Excavation), Supervisor (Excavation), Excavation Inspector Syllabus

Aquarium Management

  • Types of aquariums
  • Aquarium setup & design
  • Water quality management
  • Filtration systems
  • Aquarium plants & decoration

Water Chemistry

  • pH, hardness, alkalinity
  • Dissolved oxygen
  • Nitrogen cycle (very important)
  • Water testing methods

Fish Diseases

  • Bacterial, viral, and parasitic diseases
  • Diagnosis & treatment
  • Preventive measures

Fish Biology

  • Classification of Fishes
  • Anatomy & physiology
  • Fish behavior
  • Reproductive system

Aquaculture

  • Fish farming methods
  • Freshwater & marine aquaculture
  • Breeding techniques
  • Hatchery management

Ornamental Fish Culture

  • Breeding of ornamental fishes
  • Popular aquarium species
  • Export potential

Basic Biology

  • Cell biology
  • Genetics
  • Evolution

Environmental Science

  • Aquatic ecosystems
  • Biodiversity
  • Pollution control
  • Conservation of aquatic life

SMC Technical Assistant (Bio-Chemist) Syllabus

Microbiology

  • Bacteria, viruses, fungi
  • Sterilization & culture techniques
  • Pathogenic microorganisms

Biotechnology

  • Animal biotechnology
  • Plant biotechnology
  • Medical biotechnology
  • Industrial biotechnology

Molecular Biology & Genetics

  • DNA, RNA structure
  • Replication, transcription, translation
  • Molecular genetics

Recombinant DNA Technology

  • Genetic engineering
  • PCR, cloning
  • Gene expression

Immunology

  • Immune system
  • Antigen–antibody reactions
  • Vaccines

Fundamental Biology

  • Cell structure & function
  • Biomolecules
  • Genetics basics

Biochemistry

  • Proteins, enzymes
  • Carbohydrates, lipids
  • Metabolism (glycolysis, Krebs cycle)
  • Clinical biochemistry

Environmental Biotechnology

  • Waste treatment
  • Bioremediation
  • Pollution control

Regulatory Affairs & IPR

  • Patents
  • Biosafety
  • Ethical issues

Nano Biotechnology

Basics of nanotechnology in biology

Bioinformatics

  • Databases
  • Sequence analysis

SMC Technical Assistant (Microbiology) Syllabus

Fishery Science

  • Inland & marine fisheries
  • Fish biology & physiology
  • Fish breeding & hatchery management
  • Aquaculture techniques
  • Fish diseases & treatment
  • Fish nutrition

Marine Science

  • Oceanography (physical, chemical, biological)
  • Marine ecosystems
  • Plankton (phyto + zoo plankton)
  • Coral reefs, estuaries
  • Marine biodiversity

Shark Biology

  • Classification of sharks
  • Anatomy & physiology
  • Behavior & ecology
  • Conservation of sharks
  • Marine food chain

Aquatic Environment & Pollution

  • Water pollution (sources & control)
  • Marine pollution (oil, plastic, chemicals)
  • Bioaccumulation & biomagnification
  • Wastewater treatment
  • Water quality standards

Environmental Science (GPCB Core Area)

  • Air, water, and soil pollution
  • Environmental laws & standards
  • Waste management
  • Environmental impact assessment

Microbiology (Aquatic)

  • Aquatic microorganisms
  • Bacteria, algae, fungi
  • Role in water quality
  • Pathogens in aquatic systems

Microbiology (Aquatic)

  • Aquatic microorganisms
  • Bacteria, algae, fungi
  • Role in water quality
  • Pathogens in aquatic systems

Instrumentation & Lab Techniques

  • Water quality testing (pH, DO, BOD, COD)
  • Sampling techniques
  • Lab safety
  • Analytical instruments

Fisheries Management

  • Fishery economics
  • Resource management
  • Conservation policies
  • Coastal regulation

SMC Excavation Attendant Syllabus

  • Identification of faults in machinery
  • Knowledge of excavation/field work safety and maintenance
  • Knowledge of machinery in English
  • Ability and skill to operate machinery
  • Method of handling/driving machinery

SMC Syllabus 2026 PDF

Candidates who are going to appear for the SMC exam for any of the posts must download the syllabus PDF from the link shared below. It will help them in studying the detailed topics for their respective post and understand the marks distribution across different subjects.

SMC Selection Process 2026

SMC will select candidates through a four-stage selection process, which includes a written exam, skill test, document verification, and medical exam. Candidates must qualify through each stage to get the final appointment. The selection stages have been discussed below:

  1. Written exam: This is the first stage of selection, in which candidates’ knowledge is assessed based on the post.
  2. Skill Test/Practical Test/Physical Test: Depending on the post applied for, the candidate has to undergo a skill-based test. This stage evaluates the candidate’s practical skills and job-specific abilities.
  3. Document Verification: Candidates have to produce the original documents related to the educational qualification, identity proof, category certificate, and other eligibility criteria.
  4. Medical Examination: Candidates who qualify for all the above stages have to appear for the medical examination round before the final appointment is issued.

FAQs

What subjects are included in the SMC Syllabus 2026?

The syllabus contains General Awareness, Hindi language, Computer knowledge, Data Proficiency, and state-related General Knowledge.

Is Surat Municipal Corporation Syllabus 2026 same for all posts?

No, the syllabus varies depending on whether the posts is technical or non-technical.

Is there any negative marking in SMC exam 2026?

Yes, there will be a negative marking of 0.25 marks for each wrong answer.

How should I prepare for Surat Municipal Corporation Syllabus 2026?

Candidates should first understand the exam pattern & marking scheme, then complete the syllabus, and lastly revise and practice through mock test and previous year question papers.

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