The Shimla Municipal Corporation (SMC) is set to launch a recruitment drive to fill 464 vacant positions, Municipal Commissioner Bhupinder Attri announced during the corporation's monthly General House meeting on July 2, 2026. The move aims to address a significant staff shortage that has hampered operations.
Vacancy Details and Sanctioned Strength
Attri informed the meeting, chaired by Mayor Surinder Chauhan, that the corporation currently has 464 category-wise vacancies against a sanctioned strength of 1,083 posts. This includes 948 category-wise posts and 135 personal posts. The vacancy rate stands at approximately 43%.
Recruitment Process and Approval
The issue was raised by Nabha ward councillor Simi Nanda, who sought details of the vacant positions. In response, Attri said the matter had already been taken up with the Director of Urban Development. Under a state government notification issued on August 23, 2023, the Director is responsible for conducting the recruitment process. Appointments will commence once the state government grants the necessary approval.
Regularisation of Contractual Staff
The General House also approved a proposal to regularise the services of daily wage workers, contingent-paid employees, and contractual staff employed by the corporation. This move is expected to improve employee morale and operational efficiency.
