Vadodara Municipal Corporation (VMC) has released Advertisement No. 382/2025-27 for the recruitment of 178 posts on a purely temporary 11-month contract basis. The vacancies include Urban Planner, Environmental Engineer, GIS Operator, Garden Supervisor, Librarian, Work Assistant, Draftsman, Surveyor and other posts.
Eligible candidates can submit their applications online through the VMC recruitment portal from 11 September 2026 to 25 September 2026.
EXPERIENCE IMPORTANT: Experience is post-wise. Some posts require relevant experience, including 10 years for Archaeology & Museology Officer, 3 years for Urban Planner, 2 years for several posts, 1 year for GIS Operator and Draftsman, and 2 years for Surveyor. Candidates must check the experience requirement for their selected post.
VMC Recruitment 2026 – Overview
| Particulars | Details |
| Organisation | Vadodara Municipal Corporation (VMC) |
| Advertisement No. | 382/2025-27 |
| Post Names | Urban Planner, Environmental Engineer, GIS Expert, Librarian, Work Assistant, Draftsman, Surveyor & Others |
| Total Posts | 178 |
| Age Limit | Maximum 45 Years |
| Qualification | Degree/Diploma/ITI/Certificate – Post-wise |
| Application Fee | Check Official Notification |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Salary | ₹20,000 – ₹80,000 per month |
| Experience | Post-wise; up to 10 years required |
| Eligibility | Qualification, age and experience as per post |
| Job Location | Vadodara, Gujarat |
VMC Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details
| Post | Vacancies | Salary |
| Urban Planner | 5 | ₹80,000 |
| Archaeology & Museology Officer | 1 | ₹50,000 |
| Dy. Environmental Engineer | 4 | ₹43,950 |
| GIS Operator/Expert | 1 | ₹35,000 |
| Assistant Environmental Engineer | 19 | ₹39,250 |
| Garden Supervisor | 19 | ₹30,000 |
| Senior Librarian | 1 | ₹25,000 |
| Junior Librarian | 8 | ₹20,000 |
| Assistant Garden Supervisor | 38 | ₹20,000 |
| Work Assistant – Civil | 13 | ₹20,000 |
| Work Assistant – Mechanical | 30 | ₹20,000 |
| Work Assistant – Electrical | 22 | ₹20,000 |
| Work Assistant – Electrical/Mechanical | 3 | ₹20,000 |
| Draftsman (AutoCAD) | 4 | ₹20,000 |
| Surveyor | 10 | ₹20,000 |
| Total | 178 | — |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Online Application Starts | 11 September 2026, 1:00 PM |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 25 September 2026, 11:59 PM |
Eligibility Criteria
Educational qualification varies according to the post:
- Urban Planner: Relevant Bachelor’s + Master’s degree with 3 years’ experience.
- Archaeology & Museology Officer: PG in Archaeology/Museology with 10 years’ experience.
- Environmental Engineer: Relevant Environmental Engineering degree.
- GIS Operator/Expert: Relevant Bachelor’s degree with 1 year experience.
- Garden Supervisor: B.Sc. Horticulture with 2 years’ experience.
- Librarian: Library Science/Library & Information Science degree; experience varies by post.
- Work Assistant: Relevant Engineering Diploma.
- Draftsman: 2-year Civil Draftsman ITI certificate + 1 year AutoCAD experience.
- Surveyor: Surveyor ITI certificate + 2 years relevant experience.
Experience Important
Experience is not uniform for all 178 posts. Candidates must carefully check the post-specific requirement before applying. Some posts have no experience requirement mentioned, while others require 1, 2, 3, 5 or up to 10 years of relevant experience.
Selection Process
The detailed selection procedure should be checked in the official notification. Candidates must satisfy the prescribed qualification, experience, age and reservation requirements for their selected post.
How to Apply for VMC Recruitment 2026
- Visit the VMC recruitment portal.
- Open the recruitment notification for Advertisement No. 382/2025-27.
- Select the post for which you are eligible.
- Complete the online application form.
- Upload the required documents and certificates.
- Submit the application before 25 September 2026, 11:59 PM.
- Keep the submitted application for future reference.
Official Apply Online Link
Candidates can submit their application through the official VMC recruitment portal. Use the official portal to complete the application and check any instructions regarding documents and fees.
Apply Online: VMC Recruitment Portal
Details PDF
Before applying, candidates should read the official notification carefully. The PDF contains the post-wise qualification, experience, salary, age limit, contract conditions and application instructions.
Details PDF: VMC Recruitment 2026 Official Notification PDF
Important Links
| Link | Details |
| Apply Online | VMC Recruitment Portal |
| Details PDF | Official VMC Recruitment Notification |
| Official Website | Vadodara Municipal Corporation |
About Vadodara Municipal Corporation
Vadodara Municipal Corporation (VMC) is the local urban governing body responsible for municipal administration and civic services in Vadodara, Gujarat. It conducts recruitment for various technical, administrative, engineering, horticulture and other municipal positions.
FAQs – VMC Recruitment 2026
Q.1 How many vacancies are available in VMC Recruitment 2026?
There are 178 vacancies across 15 different posts.
Q.2 What is the application mode?
The application process is online.
Q.3 What is the last date to apply?
The last date is 25 September 2026 at 11:59 PM.
Q.4 Is experience required?
Experience requirements are post-specific. Some posts require relevant experience, while others do not specify a separate experience requirement.
Q.5 What is the maximum age limit?
The maximum age limit is 45 years as stated for the notified posts.
Q.6 Are these permanent government jobs?
No. The notified positions are on a purely temporary 11-month contract basis.