Surat Municipal Corporation (SMC) 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). SMC has also issued instructions for candidates on how to download their OMR sheet and how to raise a query or objection against the provisional answer key. This article explains the important dates, the OMR sheet download process, the objection/query submission process, and other details exactly as stated in the official notice dated 23 September 2026.
Direct Link to Download SMC Provisional Answer Key 2026 PDF
SMC Provisional Answer Key 2026 - Quick Overview
| Particular | Detail |
|---|---|
| Organization | Surat Municipal Corporation (Recruitment Department) |
| Notice Date | 23/09/2026 |
| Original Advertisement No. | PRO/739, dated 11/03/2026 |
| Posts Covered | Assessment and Recovery Officer; Dy. Engineer (Civil) |
| Written Exam Date | 20/09/2026 |
| Exam Venue | Various educational institutions in Surat city |
| Document Type | Notice for candidates + Provisional Answer Key + Query Reporting Form |
| Official Website | suratmunicipal.gov.in |
SMC Provisional Answer Key 2026 - Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Written examination held | 20/09/2026 |
| Notice/Provisional Answer Key published | 23/09/2026 |
| Last date to download OMR sheet | 30/09/2026 |
| Query/objection submission window | 24/09/2026 to 28/09/2026 |
| Last date to submit query/objection | 28/09/2026 |
How to Download the OMR Sheet
Candidates who appeared for the written examination can download their OMR sheet by following these steps:
- Visit the official Surat Municipal Corporation website.
- Go to the RECRUITMENT section.
- Click on ANSWER KEY(S).
- Enter your application number as shown on your exam call letter, in the format AAAA/BBBBBB/CCC/DDDDDD.
- Enter your seat number (bench number) and date of birth.
- Download your OMR sheet on or before 30/09/2026.
How to Raise a Query or Objection on the Provisional Answer Key
SMC has published the provisional answer key for the written examination along with this notice. Candidates who disagree with any answer in the provisional key can raise a query/objection by following the process below.
- Download the "Query Reporting Form for Provisional Answer Key" issued along with this notice.
- Fill in all required details in the form, including candidate seat number, post name, question paper set (A/B/C/D), question number, the question, the options, the key uploaded on the website, and the key suggested by the candidate, along with a remark or reference supporting the suggested answer.
- Attach a valid, colour scanned, self-signed copy of documentary evidence supporting the objection.
- Attach a copy of the exam call letter and a photo ID proof (Aadhaar Card, Voter's ID, Driving License, etc.).
- Scan the completed form along with the supporting documents.
- Email the scanned documents to [email protected] between 24/09/2026 and 28/09/2026.
SMC Provisional Answer Key 2026 - Important Instructions
- Only candidates who actually appeared in the written examination held on 20/09/2026 need to download the OMR sheet.
- The OMR sheet must be downloaded on or before 30/09/2026; it cannot be downloaded after this date.
- Queries/objections on the provisional answer key must reach the Recruitment Department on or before 28/09/2026. Queries received after the deadline will not be considered.
- Every query must be supported by valid documentary evidence in the prescribed format.
- SMC will not entertain any representation from candidates on the question paper other than queries/objections related to the provisional answer key.
- The notice is signed by the Administrative Officer (R), Surat Municipal Corporation.