Smith spent 1858 engaged in operations in Oudh and was awarded the Indian Mutiny Medal with "Delhi" clasp.[1] In July 1859 Smith was appointed Sub-Conductor and acting Barrack Master for Jullundur and Phillour.[3] Smith was promoted to Ensign on 17 March 1860.[3] and later served as Barrack Master at Peshawar, Subathu and Darjeeling, returning in January 1864 to general duties at Amballa.[3]