Goa Staff Selection Commission

6th Floor, 3rd Lift, SPACES Building, Patto Plaza, Panaji

Panaji-Goa
Goa – 403001
Website: gssc.goa.gov.in
No.1/36/2023-GSSC/376 Dated: 29/12/2023

ADVERTISEMENT NO.1 OF YEAR 2023

Online applications are invited from eligible candidates via https://gssc.goa.gov.in for
filling up of Group ‘C’ posts in various Government Departments as mentioned below.
below
The last date for filling up the applications for all posts is 22/01/2024
/01/2024.

The candidates should carefully read the “Instructions” available on the Commission’s
website before filling the application online.

1. Name of post: Network Engineer

Name of Department: Directorate of Transport
Number of posts: 03 posts (UR-1, ST-1, OBC-1)
Educational Diploma in Computer Science/ Electronics and
Essential (1)Diploma
and other Telecommunications.
qualifications OR
(1)Degree in Computer Application/ Computer Science/
Electronics and Telecommunications / Information Technology.
(2) Knowledge of Konkani.
Desirable Knowledge of Marathi
Level of Pay Level - 5
Age Limit able for Government servants upto five years
Not exceeding 45 years (Relaxable
in accordance with the instructions or orders issued by the Government from
time to time).
time)

2. Name of post: Laboratory Technician

Name of Department: Office of the Director General of Police, Police Headquarters
(Goa State Forensic Science Laboratory, Verna)
Number of posts: 011 post (UR-1)
(UR
Educational Essential (1) Bachelors Degree in Science with at least second class from
and other a recognised University.
qualifications (2) Knowledge of Konkani.
Desirable (i) Knowledge of Marathi.
(ii) Practical experience in any Scientific Laboratory.
Laboratory
Level of Pay Level - 4
Age Limit Not exceeding 45 years (Relaxableable for Government servants upto five years
in accordance with the instructions or orders issued by the Government from
time to time).
time)
3. Name of post: Assistant Sub-Inspector (Wireless Operator)
Name of Department: Office of the Director General of Police, Police Headquarters
Number of posts: 01 post (UR-1)
Educational Essential 1. S.S.C. or equivalent.
and other 2. Diploma in Electronics of a recognized Institution.
qualifications failing which
At least 5 years practical experience in repairs and/or operation
of wireless equipment, in a reputed firm.
failing both
Ex-Serviceman who has worked as Gr. I Wireless Operator in
active service with 2 years experience.
3. Knowledge of Konkani.
Desirable Knowledge of Marathi.
Level of Pay Level - 4
Age Limit Not exceeding 45 years (Relaxable for Government servants upto five years
in accordance with the instructions or orders issued by the Government from
time to time).

4. Name of post: Technician (Electronics/ Physics)

Name of Department: Directorate of Higher Education (Government Colleges)
Number of posts: 03 posts (UR-3)
Educational Essential (1) Diploma in Industrial Electronics from a recognized Board
and other of Technical Education.
qualifications (2) Diploma in Electrical/Electrical Instrumental Mechanic
from a recognized Board of Technical Education.
(3) One year experience in handling Electronic equipment/
apparatus in industry/laboratories.
(4) Knowledge of Konkani.
Desirable Knowledge of Marathi.
Level of Pay Level - 4
Age Limit Not exceeding 45 years (Relaxable for Government servants upto five years
in accordance with the instructions or orders issued by the Government from
time to time).

5. Name of post: Librarian Grade-I

Name of Department: Directorate of Higher Education
Number of posts: 08 posts (UR-5, ST-1, OBC-2)
Educational Essential (1) Bachelor Degree in Library and Information Science of a
and other recognized University or its equivalent.
qualifications (2) Three years experience in a Library recognised by the
Government.
(3) Knowledge of Konkani.
Desirable Knowledge of Marathi.
Level of Pay Level - 5
Age Limit Not exceeding 45 years (Relaxable for Government servants upto five years
in accordance with the instructions or orders issued by the Government from
time to time).
6. Name of post: Librarian Grade-II
Name of Department: Directorate of Higher Education
Number of posts: 08 posts (UR-5, ST-1, OBC-2)
Educational Essential (1) Bachelor Degree in Library and Information Science of a
and other recognized University or its equivalent.
qualifications (2) Knowledge of Konkani.
Desirable Knowledge of Marathi.
Level of Pay Level - 4
Age Limit Not exceeding 45 years (Relaxable for Government servants upto five years
in accordance with the instructions or orders issued by the Government from
time to time).

7. Name of post: Drawing Teachers in Secondary Schools

Name of Department: Directorate of Education
Number of posts: 07 posts (UR-4, ST-1, OBC-1, EWS-1) Out of 07 posts 1 post is
reserved for Person with Benchmark Disability (PwD) (Locomotor disability including
cerebral palsy, leprosy cured, dwarfism, acid attack victims and muscular dystrophy)
Educational Essential 1. (i) Bachelor’s Degree in Fine Art (B.F.A.) from a recognized
and other University or its equivalent.
qualifications or
1. (i) S.S.C. or equivalent.
(ii) Diploma/Certificate in Art and Drawing from a recognized
Institution after a full time course of not less than 3 years
duration (or part-time) course of 3 years duration.
(iii) Three years teaching experience in a recognized school.
2. Knowledge of Konkani.
Desirable Knowledge of Marathi.
Level of Pay Level - 7
Age Limit Not exceeding 45 years (Relaxable for Government servants upto five years
in accordance with the instructions or orders issued by the Government from
time to time).

8. Name of post: Conservation Assistant

Name of Department: Directorate of Museums
Number of posts: 01 post (UR-1)
Educational Essential (1) Bachelors Degree in Science with Chemistry, with atleast
and other 2nd Class, from a recognized University.
qualifications (2) Knowledge of Konkani.
Desirable (1) Training in Conservation of Museum Objects.
(2) Experience in Museum Conservation.
(3) Knowledge of Marathi.
Level of Pay Level - 5
Age Limit Not exceeding 45 years (Relaxable for Government servants upto five years
in accordance with the instructions or orders issued by the Government from
time to time).
9. Name of post: Light House Keeper
Name of Department: Captain of Ports Department
Number of posts: 01 post (UR-1)
Educational Essential (i) I.T.I. Certificate in Electrician Course.
and other (ii) 2 years experience in the line.
qualifications (iii) Knowledge of Konkani.
Desirable Knowledge of Marathi.
Level of Pay Level - 4
Age Limit Not exceeding 45 years (Relaxable for Government servants upto five years
in accordance with the instructions or orders issued by the Government from
time to time).

(1) The candidates shall fill Application form through online mode only as available on
Commission’s website https://gssc.goa.gov.in. The candidate shall apply for the post
within the time limit prescribed.
(2) The General instructions for filling of the Application form are available on the
Commission’s website https://gssc.goa.gov.in. All Candidates are required to read
instructions provided on Commission’s website carefully for filling up of online
application.
(3) The candidates are instructed to go through syllabus and scheme of examination for
each post published on the website of the Commission. The Commission shall
shortlist/select the candidates on merit, based on marks obtained by each candidate in
Computer Based Test (CBT) examination for each post. The Commission reserves
the right to conduct Two Tier CBT examination in case the number of candidates for
any post exceeds 1200. The other procedure in respect of selection, if necessary, will
be followed in terms of O.M. No.1/6/83-PER(Vol.II)Pt.(a)/143 dated 14/01/2019
issued by the Government of Goa and as amended from time to time.
(4) The application fee will be charged per candidate per post as below:
Level of pay of the post in respect of Fees in rupees for
which examination is proposed to be UR SC/ST OBC PwD EWS
conducted
Level 4 and above of CCS Revised Pay 400 100 200 100 200
Rules, 2016
(5) The mode of payment of application fee is through online payment using Internet
Banking/Debit Card/Credit Card/UPI. No physical payments will be allowed.
(6) The candidate should ensure that they possess the requisite educational qualification,
valid 15 years residence certificate issued by the Competent authority in Goa,
registration with the Employment Exchange, Goa/ valid Employment registration
Card, Birth certificate, Caste/ Disabilities certificate as per the instructions or Order
issued by the Government from time to time.
(7) Age relaxation is allowed to the candidates belonging to the reserved categories
i.e. 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC and 10 years for Persons with Disabilities
(PwD). PwD from SC/ST category are entitled for 15 years of age relaxation and
PwD from OBC category are entitled for 13 years of age relaxation and Ex-
servicemen shall be entitled for age relaxation as per Rules in force.
(8) The cut-off date for determining the eligibility criteria towards educational
qualifications, age limit, experience and any other documents shall be as on the last
date of application.
(9) The date of examination will be intimated in due course through the website of the
Commission and publication in the local daily.
 ADVERTISEMENT NO.1 OF YEAR 2023
SYLLABUS AND SCHEME OF EXAMINATION
(Multiple choice questions)
Sr. Name of the Pay Single Tier CBT Two Tier CBT
No. post Level Syllabus Syllabus Syllabus
CBT -I CBT -II CBT -III
1. Network Level - 5  Test of Reasoning – 10 marks  Test of General Awareness  Test of Reasoning – 10
Engineer  Test of Numerical Ability – 10 – 10 marks marks
marks  Test of Reasoning – 10  Test of Numerical Ability
 Test of Konkani Language – 10 marks – 10 marks
marks  Test of Numerical Ability –  Test of English Language
 Test of English & 10 marks & Comprehension – 10
Comprehension – 10 marks  Test of Konkani Language marks
 Subject specific test as per – 10 marks  Subject specific test as per
qualification prescribed for the  Test of English & qualification prescribed
post – 20 marks Comprehension – 10 marks for the post – 20 marks
Total Marks: 60 Total Marks: 50 Total Marks: 50
Time: 75 min. Time: 60 min. Time: 60 min.
2. Laboratory Level - 4  Test of Reasoning – 10 marks  Test of General Awareness  Test of Reasoning – 10
Technician  Test of Numerical Ability – 10 – 10 marks marks
marks  Test of Reasoning – 10  Test of Numerical Ability
 Test of Konkani Language – 10 marks – 10 marks
marks  Test of Numerical Ability –  Test of English Language
 Test of English & 10 marks & Comprehension – 10
Comprehension – 10 marks  Test of Konkani Language marks
 Subject specific test as per – 10 marks  Subject specific test as per
qualification prescribed for the  Test of English & qualification prescribed
post – 20 marks Comprehension – 10 marks for the post – 20 marks
Total Marks: 60 Total Marks: 50 Total Marks: 50
Time: 75 min. Time: 60 min. Time: 60 min.
3. Assistant Level - 4  Test of Reasoning – 10 marks  Test of General Awareness  Test of Reasoning – 10
 Sub-Inspector  Test of Numerical Ability – 10 – 10 marks marks
(Wireless marks  Test of Reasoning – 10  Test of Numerical Ability
Operator)  Test of Konkani Language – 10 marks – 10 marks
marks  Test of Numerical Ability –  Test of English Language
 Test of English & 10 marks & Comprehension – 10
Comprehension – 10 marks  Test of Konkani Language marks
 Subject specific test as per – 10 marks  Subject specific test as per
qualification prescribed for the  Test of English & qualification prescribed
post – 20 marks Comprehension – 10 marks for the post – 20 marks
Total Marks: 60 Total Marks: 50 Total Marks: 50
Time: 75 min. Time: 60 min. Time: 60 min.
4. Technician Level - 4  Test of Reasoning – 10 marks  Test of General Awareness  Test of Reasoning – 10
(Electronics/  Test of Numerical Ability – 10 – 10 marks marks
Physics) marks  Test of Reasoning – 10  Test of Numerical Ability
 Test of Konkani Language – 10 marks – 10 marks
marks  Test of Numerical Ability –  Test of English Language
 Test of English & 10 marks & Comprehension – 10
Comprehension – 10 marks  Test of Konkani Language marks
 Subject specific test as per – 10 marks  Subject specific test as per
qualification prescribed for the  Test of English & qualification prescribed
post – 20 marks Comprehension – 10 marks for the post – 20 marks
Total Marks: 60 Total Marks: 50 Total Marks: 50
Time: 75 min. Time: 60 min. Time: 60 min.
5. Librarian Level - 5  Test of Reasoning – 10 marks  Test of General Awareness  Test of Reasoning – 10
Grade I  Test of Numerical Ability – 10 – 10 marks marks
marks  Test of Reasoning – 10  Test of Numerical Ability
 Test of Konkani Language – 10 marks – 10 marks
marks  Test of Numerical Ability –  Test of English Language
 Test of English & 10 marks & Comprehension – 10
Comprehension – 10 marks  Test of Konkani Language marks
 Subject specific test as per – 10 marks  Subject specific test as per
qualification prescribed for the  Test of English & qualification prescribed
 post – 20 marks Comprehension – 10 marks for the post – 20 marks
Total Marks: 60 Total Marks: 50 Total Marks: 50
Time: 75 min. Time: 60 min. Time: 60 min.
6. Librarian Level - 4  Test of Reasoning – 10 marks  Test of General Awareness  Test of Reasoning – 10
Grade II  Test of Numerical Ability – 10 – 10 marks marks
marks  Test of Reasoning – 10  Test of Numerical Ability
 Test of Konkani Language – 10 marks – 10 marks
marks  Test of Numerical Ability –  Test of English Language
 Test of English & 10 marks & Comprehension – 10
Comprehension – 10 marks  Test of Konkani Language marks
 Subject specific test as per – 10 marks  Subject specific test as per
qualification prescribed for the  Test of English & qualification prescribed
post – 20 marks Comprehension – 10 marks for the post – 20 marks
Total Marks: 60 Total Marks: 50 Total Marks: 50
Time: 75 min. Time: 60 min. Time: 60 min.
7. Drawing Level - 7  Test of Reasoning – 10 marks  Test of General Awareness  Test of Reasoning – 10
Teachers in  Test of Numerical Ability – 10 – 10 marks marks
Secondary marks  Test of Reasoning – 10  Test of Numerical Ability
Schools  Test of Konkani Language – 10 marks – 10 marks
marks  Test of Numerical Ability –  Test of English Language
 Test of English & 10 marks & Comprehension – 10
Comprehension – 10 marks  Test of Konkani Language marks
 Subject specific test as per – 10 marks  Subject specific test as per
qualification prescribed for the  Test of English & qualification prescribed
post – 20 marks Comprehension – 10 marks for the post – 20 marks
Total Marks: 60 Total Marks: 50 Total Marks: 50
Time: 75 min. Time: 60 min. Time: 60 min.
8. Conservation Level - 5  Test of Reasoning – 10 marks  Test of General Awareness  Test of Reasoning – 10
Assistant  Test of Numerical Ability – 10 – 10 marks marks
marks  Test of Reasoning – 10  Test of Numerical Ability
 Test of Konkani Language – 10 marks – 10 marks
marks  Test of Numerical Ability –  Test of English Language
  Test of English & 10 marks & Comprehension – 10
Comprehension – 10 marks  Test of Konkani Language marks
 Subject specific test as per – 10 marks  Subject specific test as per
qualification prescribed for the  Test of English & qualification prescribed
post – 20 marks Comprehension – 10 marks for the post – 20 marks
Total Marks: 60 Total Marks: 50 Total Marks: 50
Time: 75 min. Time: 60 min. Time: 60 min.
9. Light House Level - 4  Test of Reasoning – 10 marks  Test of General Awareness  Test of Reasoning – 10
Keeper  Test of Numerical Ability – 10 – 10 marks marks
marks  Test of Reasoning – 10  Test of Numerical Ability
 Test of Konkani Language – 10 marks – 10 marks
marks  Test of Numerical Ability –  Test of English Language
 Test of English & 10 marks & Comprehension – 10
Comprehension – 10 marks  Test of Konkani Language marks
 Subject specific test as per – 10 marks  Subject specific test as per
qualification prescribed for the  Test of English & qualification prescribed
post – 20 marks Comprehension – 10 marks for the post – 20 marks
Total Marks: 60 Total Marks: 50 Total Marks: 50
Time: 75 min. Time: 60 min. Time: 60 min.

1. Negative marking will not be applicable for Computer Based Test (CBT).
2. The minimum passing marks for the Computer Based Test shall be as follows:
(a) Candidates belonging to Unreserved categories - 45%
(b) Candidates belonging to reserved categories:
(i) OBC/PwD - 40%
(ii) SC/ST - 35%
3. Passing of Test of Konkani language is mandatory for deciding the merit. Out of 10 marks for Test of Konkani language, 04
marks is minimum passing. Question as Konkani language will be reflected in the First 10. Only those candidates who secure
minimum 04 marks in Konkani language will be taken up for further evaluation and preparation of merit list.
4. The Commission reserves the right to conduct Two Tier CBT examination in case the number of candidates for any post
exceeds 1200. In case of Single Tier CBT (where the candidates are less than 1200), the syllabus and scheme of examination
will be as mentioned at CBT-I. In case Two Tier CBT is held (where the candidates are more than 1200), CBT-II exam shall
be used for short listing/screening only. Thereafter, selection of candidates will be made on the basis of marks obtained in CBT-
III exam only.

5. In case of Two Tier CBT exam where the available candidates after CBT-II exam i.e. short listing/screening are more then 1200,
the Commission reserves the right to call candidates in the proportion of multiple times the number of vacancies/posts as per the
categories, subject to maximum of 1200 candidates and subject to minimum passing marks specified herein for the CBT-II
examination.
6. The candidates belonging to PwD category will be allowed an extra time of 20 minutes in CBT examination.
7. If two or more candidates secure equal marks in the CBT examination then order of merit shall be as per their date of birth i.e.
the person who is born earlier shall be given precedence.