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Goa GPSC Junior Scale Officer Recruitment 2025: Goa Public Service Commission has announced the notification for the recruitment of Junior Scale Officer. It is one of the most prestigious posts. It is a Group A level administrative post, responsible for field and secretariat roles in the Government of Goa. Candidates who have a university degree and also have knowledge of Konkani and Marathi are eligible for this recruitment. Online applications for this Junior Scale Officer post have already started from 5th September 2025. Therefore, candidates are advised to fill the online application form as soon as possible without wasting any time. In this article, we have provided all the details of this recruitment. However, for more details, candidates must read the official notification.
Goa GPSC Junior Scale Officer Recruitment 2025
Important Dates for Goa GPSC Junior Scale Officer Recruitment
Goa Public Service Commission has released a notification on 5th September 2025 for the recruitment of Junior Scale Officer. Online applications for this recruitment have already started on the day of releasing the notification and will continue till 19th September 2025. However, other dates like the exam date are not mentioned in the official notification. Candidates are advised to check the official website for further details and fill out the application form before the last date.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | 05/09/2025 |
| Application Start Date | 05/09/2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | 19/09/2025 |
| Admit Card Release | To be announced |
| Exam Date | To be announced |
Goa GPSC Vacancy Details
If we talk about the vacancy details of this Goa Junior Scale Officer recruitment, then we can find there are only 38 posts, out of which 16 posts are for the unreserved category, 11 for OBC, 5 for EWS, and 6 for ST category. Out of these total 38 posts, 1 post is reserved for CFF and 3 for PWD candidates. For more details, candidates must read the official notification.
Eligibility Criteria for Goa GPSC Junior Scale Officer Recruitment
Education Qualification: Degree from a recognized University established by an Act of Parliament or State Legislature in India or other educational institutions established by an Act of Parliament or declared to be deemed University under section 3 of the UGC Act, 1956 or a foreign University approved by the Central Government.
Essential: Knowledge of Konkani
Desirable: Knowledge of Marathi
Age Limit (as on 19.09.2025): Not exceeding 40 years. Upper age limit may be relaxed for Government servants and other categories as per Government orders, but shall not exceed 50 years.
Application Fee
Application fee details are not mentioned in the official notification. Therefore, candidates are advised to check the official website for application fee details.
Selection Process
If we talk about the selection process of this recruitment, then we can say at first candidates need to appear for the Pre-Screening Test, then a Repeat Pre-Screening Test will be conducted for borderline candidates. After that, selected candidates have to appear for the Screening Test, which is a Computer Based Recruitment Test. Then, again, selected candidates will be called for the Competitive Written Examination. After this written test, selected candidates will be called for the Oral Interview, which is the last stage of this recruitment. For more details, candidates must read the official notification properly.
Exam Pattern
We have already discussed the selection process of this recruitment. Now it's time to talk about the exam pattern. The exam pattern of each stage is mentioned below, including total marks, total questions, duration, sections, etc. Interested candidates must read them properly. For more detailed information, candidates are advised to read the official notification.
Pre-Screening Test
- Duration: 75 minutes
- Total Questions: 60 MCQs
- Maximum Marks: 60
- Sections: General Intelligence, reasoning and numerical aptitude (50 marks), English Comprehension (10 marks)
Screening Test (CBRT)
- Duration: 90 minutes
- Maximum Marks: 75
- Sections: History of India and Indian National Movement (5 marks), Indian Polity and Governance (10 marks), Environmental Ecology (5 marks), Science, Technology and Innovation (5 marks), Current Affairs (10 marks), Indian and World Geography (5 marks), General English (10 marks), Logical reasoning and analytical ability (25 marks)
Competitive Written Examination
- Total Marks: 250
- Part A: General Intelligence, Reasoning and Numerical Aptitude (50 marks, 60 minutes)
- Part B: Basics of Constitution of India, Governance and Administration (75 marks, 120 minutes)
- Part C: General knowledge and current affairs (75 marks, 120 minutes)
- Part D: English Comprehension (50 marks, 90 minutes)
Oral Interview
- Maximum Marks: 40
- Minimum required: 50% marks
How to Apply for Goa GPSC Junior Scale Officer Recruitment
It is a common question among the aspirants: how to apply for this Junior Scale Officer post? For this, we have mentioned all the important steps on how to apply. Candidates can apply for this recruitment through its official website. However, we have also provided the direct link to the application portal. Therefore, it is very easy for a candidate to open the application portal. While filling out the application form, candidates must enter all the correct details; otherwise, they may face problems in the future.
- Visit the official website: https://gosc.goa.gov.in OR https://cbes.goa.gov.in/
- Read the instructions carefully before filling the application
- Fill the online application form appropriately
- Pay application fees online or offline (through SBI branches in Goa)
- After successful payment, download the application form
- Ensure email address and mobile number are provided for all communications
Important Links
Additional Details
- In case of non-availability of suitable candidates with knowledge of Konkani, requirement may be relaxed for Group 'A' posts in Professional Colleges and Consultants in the Directorate of Health Services
- Prescribed qualifications are minimum and mere possession does not entitle candidates to be called for interview
- Commission may shortlist candidates if number of applications is large
- Fee payment after last date will be rejected with no refund
- For technical difficulties, contact Technical Officer at Commission's office before 19.09.2025
- English version of advertisement will be considered authentic in case of discrepancy in translated version
FAQs – Goa GPSC Junior Scale Officer Recruitment 2025
What is the last date to apply?
The last date to apply online is 19/09/2025.
How many vacancies are there?
A total of 38 vacancies have been announced.
What is the age limit?
Not exceeding 40 years as on 19.09.2025, with relaxations for certain categories up to a maximum of 50 years.
Is knowledge of Konkani mandatory?
Yes, knowledge of Konkani is essential, but may be relaxed for certain posts as per government discretion.
