GSSC Group C Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 722 Vacancy

📅 Posted: 20/02/2026 📝 Updated: 20/02/2026

Total Vacancy 722

Salary Level-1 to Level-6 (₹18,000 - ₹1,12,400) [Approx. ₹25k - ₹55k/Month]

Location Goa

Last Date 13/03/2026

Short Information: The Goa Staff Selection Commission (GSSC) has officially released the recruitment notification for 722 Group C posts including Police Constable, Range Forest Officer, Warden, and others across various departments. This is a golden opportunity for candidates having 10th, 12th, or Bachelor's Degree with a 15-year residence certificate in Goa to join the state government. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online from 20 February 2026 to 13 March 2026 through the official portal gssc.goa.gov.in.

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Important Dates

Notification Released	20/02/2026
Application Begin	20/02/2026
Last Date to Apply	13/03/2026
Pay Exam Fee Last Date	13/03/2026
Exam Date	To be notified

Application Fee

UR (Level 1 to 3 / Level 4 & above)	₹200 / ₹400
OBC / EWS (Level 1 to 3 / Level 4 & above)	₹100 / ₹200
SC / ST / PWD (Level 1 to 3 / Level 4 & above)	₹50 / ₹100

Payment: Online (Net Banking/Debit Card/Credit Card/UPI)

Vacancy Details & Age Limit

Age Limit: 18 to 25/28/30/35/45 Years (Post Wise) [As on 13/03/2026]

(SC/ST: 5 Years, OBC: 3 Years, PWD: 10 Years, Government Servants / Ex-Servicemen: As per Government Rules)

Post Name	Total Post	Eligibility
Range Forest Officer	13	Bachelor's Degree in Science with specified subjects. Knowledge of Konkani. Age Limit: Max 45 Yrs.
Platoon Commander (Male)	04	12th (HSSC) Passed + Physical Standards. Age Limit: Max 45 Yrs.
Round Forester	23	12th (HSSC) Passed + Physical Standards. Age Limit: Max 35 Yrs.
Police Constable (Male/Female/Armed)	479	10th (SSC) Passed + Physical Standards. Age Limit: Max 28 Yrs.
Police Constable Driver (Grade-III)	111	10th Passed + Valid LMV/HMV Driving License + 2 Yrs Exp. Age Limit: Max 25 Yrs.
Forest Guard	09	10th (SSC) Passed + Physical Standards. Age Limit: Max 35 Yrs.
Warden (Male) & Matron (Female)	70	10th (SSC) Passed + Physical Standards. Age Limit: Max 30 Yrs.
Other Posts (Greaser, Electrician, Asst Supdt, Lascar, Escort)	13	10th Passed / ITI in relevant trade + Physical/Swimming Test depending on post.
Total Vacancy	722

Post & Category Wise Vacancy Details

Post Name	UR	OBC	SC	ST	EWS	Total
Range Forest Officer	5	4	0	2	2	13
Platoon Commander	3	1	0	0	0	4
Round Forester	11	8	0	2	2	23
Police Constable (Male)	152	81	5	35	29	302
Police Constable (Female)	30	15	2	6	5	58
Police Constable (Armed)	72	21	1	15	10	119
Constable Driver	57	29	2	13	10	111
Constable (Greaser)	1	0	0	0	0	1
Constable (Electrician)	1	0	0	0	0	1
Forest Guard	4	3	0	1	1	9
Assistant Superintendent	0	3	0	1	0	4
Warden	28	21	2	6	3	60
Matron	5	3	0	1	1	10
Lascar	1	2	0	1	1	5
Escort	1	0	0	1	0	2
Total	371	191	12	84	64	722

Eligibility Criteria

Residence: Candidates must possess a valid 15 years residence certificate in Goa issued by the competent authority.
Language: Knowledge of Konkani is essential for all posts. Knowledge of Marathi is desirable.
Registration: Must have a valid employment registration card/registered with Employment Exchange in Goa.
Note: Candidates must check the specific Physical Endurance Test (PET) criteria for uniformed posts like Police, Forest Guard, etc., from the notification.

Pay Scale / Salary Structure

Post Name	Salary Level
Range Forest Officer	Level-6 (₹35,400 - ₹1,12,400) [Approx. ₹50k-₹55k In-Hand]
Platoon Commander	Level-4 (₹25,500 - ₹81,100) [Approx. ₹35k-₹40k In-Hand]
Round Forester	Level-3 (₹21,700 - ₹69,100) [Approx. ₹30k-₹35k In-Hand]
Constable, Forest Guard, Asst Supdt	Level-2 (₹19,900 - ₹63,200) [Approx. ₹28k-₹32k In-Hand]
Warden, Matron, Lascar, Escort	Level-1 (₹18,000 - ₹56,900) [Approx. ₹25k-₹28k In-Hand]

Selection Process Steps

Computer Based Test (CBT-I) - Screening
Physical Endurance Test (PET) - Qualifying
Computer Based Test (CBT-II) - Merit Deciding
Document Verification

Detailed Exam Pattern

CBT-I (Common Screening Test) Pattern

Mode: Computer Based Test (Objective).
Subjects: Test of Reasoning (10 Marks), Numerical Ability (10 Marks), Konkani Language (10 Marks), English & Comprehension (30 Marks).
Total Marks: 60 Marks. Duration: 75 Minutes.
Mandatory Condition: Candidate MUST secure a minimum of 04 marks out of 10 in the Konkani Language section.
Negative Marking: There is NO negative marking in the CBT.

CBT-II Pattern (Varies by Post Type)

Post Category	Subjects	Duration	Total Marks
Range Forest Officer	Reasoning (10), Numerical Ability (10), English (20), Subject Specific (40)	100 Mins	80
Platoon Comm, Constables, Warden, Lascar, Escort	Reasoning (10), Numerical Ability (10), English (20), General History of Goa (20)	75 Mins	60
Constable Driver	Reasoning (10), Numerical Ability (10), English (20), Traffic Rules (20)	75 Mins	60

Physical Endurance Test (PET) - Police Constable

Event	Male	Female
100 Metres Run	14 Seconds	18.5 Seconds
800 Metres Run	2 Minutes 50 Sec	NA
400 Metres Run	NA	1 Minute 40 Sec
Long Jump (3 Chances)	4.2 Metres	3.1 Metres
High Jump (3 Chances)	1.3 Metres	0.9 Metres

Subject-wise Syllabus Topics

The syllabus is designed to test the candidate's general aptitude, local language proficiency, and knowledge of Goa.

📚 CBT-I (General)

Test of Reasoning
Numerical Ability
Test of Konkani Language
English Language & Comprehension

📚 CBT-II (Depending on Post)

General History of Goa
General Geography of Goa
Subject Specific Test (e.g., Forestry, ITI Trade, Traffic Rules)

How to Apply

Candidates must apply online via the GSSC portal: https://gssc.goa.gov.in.
Read the instructions carefully and register on the portal.
Fill the application form with personal, educational, and experience details.
Ensure you have a valid 15-year residence certificate of Goa and an Employment Exchange Registration Card.
Pay the appropriate application fee based on your category and the pay level of the post applied for.
Submit the application and keep a printout for future reference.

NCC Weightage

For Police Constable posts, candidates will be awarded bonus marks for NCC Certificates: 'C' Certificate (3 marks), 'B' Certificate (2 marks), and 'A' Certificate (1 mark) in the CBT-II score.

Important Official Links

Apply Online	Click Here ↗
Download Notification Advt No. 02/2026	Click Here ↗
Official Website	Click Here ↗

⚠️ Disclaimer Information provided here is for quick reference. Verify all details on the official website before taking action.

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📌 Quick Overview

🚀 Recruitment Overview

Quick Summary of the Notification

Organization	GSSC
Post Name	Various Group C Posts (Constable, Forest Guard, Warden, RFO etc.)
Total Vacancy	722
Salary	Level-1 to Level-6 (₹18,000 - ₹1,12,400) [Approx. ₹25k - ₹55k/Month]
Job Location	Goa
Apply Mode	Online
Last Date	13/03/2026
Official Website	Visit Website ↗

Common Questions (FAQs)

Q.1 What is the in-hand salary for Police Constable in Goa? ▼

Ans: The post falls under Pay Level-2 (₹19,900 - ₹63,200). After adding allowances like DA, HRA, and Medical, the starting in-hand salary is approximately ₹28,000 to ₹32,000 per month.

Q.2 Who is eligible for GSSC Group C Recruitment 2026? ▼

Ans: Candidates who have passed 10th, 12th, ITI, or hold a Bachelor's degree and possess a valid 15-year residence certificate in Goa are eligible to apply.

Q.3 Is there any negative marking in the GSSC exam? ▼

Ans: No, there is no negative marking in the Computer Based Test (CBT).

Q.4 What is the last date to apply online? ▼

Ans: The last date to submit the online application on the GSSC portal is 13 March 2026.

Q.5 Is knowledge of Konkani mandatory? ▼

Ans: Yes, knowledge of Konkani is essential for all posts. Candidates must secure at least 4 out of 10 marks in the Konkani language section to qualify the CBT-I.