If you’re a transportation engineer or urban planner, here’s a job that’s worth your time. Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology, Surat (SVNIT) has issued an advertisement for engagement of 1 Senior Urban Planner post through direct walk-in interview on 10 August 2026. No long online form, no application fee—just walk in with your documents and get evaluated on the spot.
Here's everything you need to know before you walk in.
About the Organization
SVNIT Surat is one of the prestigious National Institutes of Technology of India with good engineering and research programs . Vacancy with the Department of Civil Engineering for a project position in the area of urban & climate studies.
What Is the Job Role & Daily Responsibilities?
As a Senior Urban Planner you will work on city level planning projects including climate resilience studies, urban heat island mapping and data driven planning work.. The department would expect regular use of GIS software and tools for big data analysis to support ongoing research.
Who Should Apply?
This role suits candidates who hold:
B.E./B.Tech (Civil) or B.Arch, followed by
M.E./M.Tech/M.Plan in Urban Planning, Urban Design, Transport Planning, Transportation Engineering, or Highway & Transportation Engineering
MURP, M. Equivalent PG degrees. Design, MCP of a reputed institute also qualify
Valid GATE or CSIR-UGC NET qualification
Minimum 2 years experience after post-postgraduate degree
You should also be comfortable with GIS tools and have some exposure to climate resilience planning.
Salary Breakdown
The position offers a consolidated pay of Rs. 42,000 per month. This is a contract-based role, so there's no separate HRA or allowance structure mentioned — the amount is a fixed monthly package.
Required Skills for the Job
Strong understanding of urban and transport planning concepts
Working knowledge of GIS software
Familiarity with big data analytics for planning studies
Basic know-how of heat island identification methods
Good communication skills for an interview-based selection
Required Documents
Keep ready original + 1 self-attested photocopy set of the following:-
Academic Certificates (from 10th to your PG degree)
GATE/CSIR-UGC NET Marksheet
Experience certificates
ID proof (Aadhaar, PAN or equivalent)
Certificate of category if applicable
Recent passport-size photographs
How to Prepare the Documents
Organise your certificates in chronological order, get photocopies attested well in advance and take a spare set of passport photos. Keep everything in one folder so you don’t fumble at the venue.
Common Mistakes to Avoid While Applying
Turning up without original documents
Forgetting the experience certificate proving your 2 years post-PG experience
Skipping the GATE/CSIR-UGC NET scorecard
Arriving at the venue late
Step-by-Step Application Tips
Read the official notification carefully.
Check your eligibility twice.
Organize documents a day before.
Reach the venue early for smooth registration.
Hard Copy Submission Tips
Since this is a walk-in interview, there's no online submission. Just carry your hard copies neatly — no stapling important pages together in a way that damages them.
Interview Preparation Tips
Review the basics of urban planning, GIS and innovations in climate-proof city planning. Prepare to speak confidently about your previous project experience.
Career Growth & Future Scope
You get to work on research-oriented planning work while working with an NIT, which adds to your profile for future roles in government planning bodies, smart city missions and consulting firms.
Benefits of Joining This Organization
Reputed institute on your resume
Exposure to real research projects
Networking with academic and technical experts
Candidate Checklist Before Applying
Eligibility matched
Documents ready
Photocopies attested
Venue and date noted (10 August 2026)
Passport photos packed