The Surat Municipal Corporation (SMC), Recruitment Department has released the provisional answer key for the written examination held on 20 September 2026 for the posts of Assessment and Recovery Officer and Dy. Engineer (Civil), advertised under Advertisement No. PRO/739 dated 11 March 2026. The official notice was issued on 23 September 2026. The provisional answer key, OMR sheet download instructions and the prescribed Query Reporting Form are all available on the official SMC website, suratmunicipal.gov.in. Candidates can download their individual OMR sheet until 30 September 2026. Objections/queries on the provisional answer key must be submitted by email on or before 28 September 2026.
Important Note: Three things every candidate must act on today. First, the objection/query submission window closes today — 28 September 2026. This is the final day to email your objection to SMC. No query received after this date will be entertained. Second, every objection must be submitted using the prescribed Query Reporting Form. Objections sent without the form or without valid documentary evidence will not be considered. Third, the OMR sheet download deadline is 30 September 2026. Even if you do not wish to raise an objection, download and save your OMR sheet before this date as it cannot be downloaded after 30 September 2026.
SMC Provisional Answer Key 2026: Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Surat Municipal Corporation (SMC), Recruitment Department |
| Advertisement No. | PRO/739 dated 11 March 2026 |
| Posts Covered | Assessment and Recovery Officer and Dy. Engineer (Civil) |
| Written Exam Date | 20 September 2026 |
| Exam Venue | Various educational institutions in Surat city |
| Notice Date | 23 September 2026 |
| Answer Key Type | Provisional |
| OMR Sheet Download Last Date | 30 September 2026 |
| Objection/Query Window | 24 September 2026 to 28 September 2026 |
| Objection Submission Mode | Email only (prescribed Query Reporting Form) |
| Official Website | suratmunicipal.gov.in |
SMC Provisional Answer Key 2026: Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Written Examination | 20 September 2026 |
| Official Notice and Provisional Answer Key Published | 23 September 2026 |
| Objection/Query Window Opens | 24 September 2026 |
| Objection/Query Submission Last Date | 28 September 2026 (TODAY) |
| OMR Sheet Download Last Date | 30 September 2026 |
How to Download Your SMC OMR Sheet 2026
Candidates who appeared in the written examination on 20 September 2026 can download their individual OMR sheet by following these steps:
- Visit the official SMC website at suratmunicipal.gov.in.
- Go to the Recruitment section on the homepage.
- Click on Answer Key(s).
- Enter your Application Number in the format AAAA/BBBBBB/CCC/DDDDDD (exactly as printed on your exam call letter).
- Enter your Seat Number (bench number) and Date of Birth.
- Your OMR sheet will be displayed on screen.
- Download and save the OMR sheet on or before 30 September 2026.
The OMR sheet cannot be downloaded after 30 September 2026 under any circumstances.
How to Raise a Query/Objection on the SMC Provisional Answer Key 2026
The objection window closes today (28 September 2026). Act immediately if you have a valid objection.
| Step | Action Required |
|---|---|
| Step 1 | Download the prescribed “Query Reporting Form for Provisional Answer Key” from suratmunicipal.gov.in |
| Step 2 | Fill in all required details: Seat Number, Post Name, Question Paper Set (A/B/C/D), Question Number, the Question, all Options, the Answer Key uploaded on the website, your Suggested Answer and your Remark/Reference supporting the suggestion |
| Step 3 | Attach a valid, colour scanned, self-signed copy of documentary evidence supporting your objection |
| Step 4 | Attach a copy of your exam call letter and a photo ID proof (Aadhaar Card, Voter’s ID or Driving Licence) |
| Step 5 | Scan the completed form with all attachments into a single PDF or email-ready format |
| Step 6 | Email all documents to the SMC Recruitment Department’s official email before 28 September 2026 (check the Query Reporting Form or official PDF for the email address) |
Query Reporting Form: What to Fill
The official Query Reporting Form requires the following details for each question being challenged:
| Field | Details to Enter |
|---|---|
| Candidate Seat Number | As printed on your exam call letter/bench slip |
| Post Name | Assessment and Recovery Officer OR Dy. Engineer (Civil) |
| Question Paper Set | A, B, C or D (as printed on the top of your question paper) |
| Question Number | The specific question number you wish to challenge |
| The Question | Write or paste the full question text |
| Options | List all 4 options (A, B, C, D) as given in the question paper |
| SMC Answer Key Answer | The answer given in the provisional key for this question |
| Candidate’s Suggested Answer | The answer you believe is correct |
| Remark/Reference | The specific textbook page, journal, authoritative reference or reasoning supporting your suggested answer |
Important Instructions
- Only candidates who actually appeared in the written examination on 20 September 2026 are eligible to download the OMR sheet and raise objections.
- The objection window closes today (28 September 2026). No query received after this date will be entertained by SMC under any circumstances.
- Every query must be supported by valid documentary evidence attached to the Query Reporting Form. Objections without documentary proof will not be considered.
- SMC will not entertain any representation from candidates regarding the question paper other than queries/objections related to the provisional answer key.
- After reviewing all valid objections, SMC will prepare the final answer key, which will be used for score calculation and result preparation.
SMC Provisional Answer Key 2026: Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| SMC Provisional Answer Key 2026 PDF (Notice + Query Form) | Click Here |
| SMC Official Website | Click Here |
SMC Provisional Answer Key 2026: FAQs
Q1. Has the SMC Provisional Answer Key 2026 been released?
Yes. Surat Municipal Corporation released the provisional answer key for the Assessment and Recovery Officer and Dy. Engineer (Civil) exam (20 September 2026) vide notice dated 23 September 2026 on suratmunicipal.gov.in.
Q2. What is the last date to raise objections on the SMC provisional answer key?
28 September 2026. The objection window is open from 24 September to 28 September 2026. No query will be entertained after this date.
Q3. What is the last date to download the SMC OMR sheet?
30 September 2026. The OMR sheet cannot be downloaded after this date.
Q4. How do I submit an objection on the SMC answer key?
Fill the prescribed Query Reporting Form, attach valid documentary evidence and a copy of your exam call letter and photo ID, scan everything and email to the SMC Recruitment Department before 28 September 2026.
Q5. What posts are covered by the SMC Provisional Answer Key 2026?
Assessment and Recovery Officer and Dy. Engineer (Civil), both under Advertisement No. PRO/739 dated 11 March 2026.
Q6. What details are needed to download the OMR sheet?
Application number in the format AAAA/BBBBBB/CCC/DDDDDD (as on the call letter), seat number (bench number) and date of birth.
Q7. What happens after the objection window closes?
SMC will review all valid objections received with documentary proof and prepare the final answer key. This final key will be used to calculate scores and prepare the result.
Disclaimer
The information in this article is based on the official notice dated 23 September 2026 published by the Surat Municipal Corporation, Recruitment Department on suratmunicipal.gov.in for Advertisement No. PRO/739. Candidates must download the official Query Reporting Form from the SMC notice PDF and submit objections by email before 28 September 2026. JobShouter is not associated with Surat Municipal Corporation. This article is for informational purposes only.
