Goa Staff Selection Commission (GSSC) has released Advertisement No. 3 of 2026 for recruitment to various Group ‘C’ posts in different departments of the Government of Goa. The recruitment includes Desktop Publishing Operator, Lower Division Clerk/Recovery Clerk, Data Entry Operator and Junior Assistant posts. Online applications are invited through the official GSSC website.
A total of 222 vacancies are available under this recruitment drive. Candidates should carefully check the post-wise educational qualification, experience, typing requirements, age limit and category-wise vacancies before applying. The last date to submit the online application is 02 October 2026.
Goa GSSC Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Organization | Goa Staff Selection Commission (GSSC) |
| Advertisement No. | 3 of 2026 |
| Post Type | Group ‘C’ Posts |
| Total Vacancies | 222 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Job Location | Goa |
| Last Date | 02 October 2026 |
| Official Website | gssc.goa.gov.in |
Goa GSSC Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement Date | 11 September 2026 |
| Online Application | 11 September 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 02 October 2026 |
| Examination Date | To be notified later |
Goa GSSC Recruitment 2026 Application Fee
| Pay Level | UR | SC/ST | OBC | PwD | EWS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level 1 to 3 | ₹200 | ₹50 | ₹100 | Nil | ₹100 |
| Level 4 & Above | ₹400 | ₹100 | ₹200 | Nil | ₹200 |
The application fee must be paid online through Internet Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card or UPI. Physical payment is not permitted.
Goa GSSC Recruitment 2026 Vacancies & Qualification
| Post | Vacancies | Pay Level | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|
| Desktop Publishing Operator | 3 | Level 5 | HSSC + NCVT training in DTP/Apprenticeship + 3 years printing & publishing experience + knowledge of Layout, Word Processing & Corel Draw + 40 WPM typing + Devanagri software + Konkani |
| Lower Division Clerk / Recovery Clerk | 204 | Level 2 | HSSC/recognized equivalent or approved Diploma + 6-month computer course + 30 WPM English typing + 1 year relevant experience + Konkani |
| Data Entry Operator | 2 | Level 2 | HSSC/recognized equivalent or approved Diploma + 6-month computer course + 30 WPM English typing + 1 year relevant experience + Konkani |
| Junior Assistant | 13 | Level 2 | HSSC/recognized equivalent or approved Diploma + 6-month computer course + 30 WPM English typing + 1 year relevant experience + Konkani |
Goa GSSC Recruitment 2026 Age Limit
The maximum age limit is 45 years for the advertised posts, with relaxation available according to Government of Goa rules. The notification provides 5 years relaxation for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC and 10 years for PwD candidates.
Goa GSSC Recruitment 2026 Selection Process
The selection process consists of a Two-Tier Computer Based Test (CBT-I and CBT-II) followed by the required typing/skill test. CBT-I is conducted for shortlisting, while final merit is based on marks obtained in CBT-II. The typing/skill test is qualifying in nature and must be cleared.
For Desktop Publishing Operator, candidates must clear the 40 WPM English typing skill test. For LDC/Recovery Clerk, Data Entry Operator and Junior Assistant, the required English typing speed is 30 WPM.
Selection Stages:-
- Written Exam
- Skill Test
- Documents Verification
- Medical Test
Goa GSSC Recruitment 2026 Exam Pattern
| Subject | Marks |
|---|---|
| English & Comprehension | 20 |
| Numerical Ability | 10 |
| Reasoning | 20 |
| Konkani Language | 10 |
| Total | 60 |
| Time | 75 Minutes |
CBT-II
| Subject | Marks |
|---|---|
| English & Comprehension | 30 |
| Numerical Ability | 10 |
| Reasoning | 20 |
| Basic Computer Proficiency | 20 |
| Total | 80 |
| Time | 100 Minutes |
The same two-tier structure is prescribed for the four advertised posts, with CBT-I carrying 60 marks and CBT-II carrying 80 marks.
There is no negative marking in the CBT. Minimum qualifying marks are 45% for UR, 40% for OBC and 35% for SC/ST/PwD. Passing the Konkani language test is mandatory, with at least 4 marks out of 10 required.
CBT-I shortlisting will be at 10 times the vacancies for Desktop Publishing Operator and 5 times the vacancies for Posts 2–4, category/sub-category wise.
Goa GSSC Recruitment 2026 Important Documents
Candidates should keep the required documents ready, including:
- Educational qualification certificates
- Valid 15-year Goa residence certificate
- Employment Exchange registration/valid Employment Registration Card
- Birth certificate
- Caste/Social Status certificate, where applicable
- PwD certificate, where applicable
- EWS certificate, where applicable
- Experience certificate
- Ex-Servicemen certificate, where applicable
- Computer Diploma/Course Certificate, where applicable
- Recent passport-size photograph
- Other certificates/documents prescribed in the advertisement
The notification specifically instructs candidates to ensure that the required certificates are valid as per applicable Government instructions.
How to Apply for Goa GSSC Recruitment 2026
Eligible candidates must submit their applications online only through the Goa Staff Selection Commission website. Candidates should read the detailed instructions available on the Commission’s website before completing the form. Applicants must select the appropriate post and category and upload the required documents and recent passport-size photograph. The application fee, wherever applicable, must be paid online.
Candidates applying for more than one of the four posts must apply separately for each post/category. However, they need to appear in only one batch of CBT-I for consideration for all the posts applied for.
Goa GSSC Recruitment 2026 Important Links
| Link | Details |
|---|---|
| Goa GSSC Recruitment 2026 Official Notification | Notification |
| Goa GSSC Recruitment 2026 Apply Online | Apply Online |
| Goa GSSC Official Website | GSSC |

