Goa State Pollution Control Board (GSPCB), Saligao, has invited applications for 8 posts in 4 roles under Advt No. 01/2026. The posts include Scientific Assistant (Microbiology), Scientific Assistant, Laboratory Attendant, Multi-tasking Staff. The online application is open from 11 November 2026 to 30 November 2026.
The posts are for Goa. Qualification required: Scientific Assistant (Microbiology): Master's Degree in Microbiology/ Marine Microbiology; Scientific Assistant: Master's Degree in Chemistry/any branch of Environmental Sciences; Laboratory Attendant: Passed Secondary School certificate/examination; Multi-tasking Staff: Passed Secondary School Certificate/examination OR ITI course or equivalent trade. All posts: Knowledge of Konkani and 15 years Residence certificate. Laboratory Attendant and Multi-tasking Staff: at least one year working. The pay is Level 6 (Scientific Assistant posts); Level 1 (Laboratory Attendant, Multi-tasking Staff). Selection is by written examination (MCQ, 75 marks, one and half hour) and verification of documents. Post-wise eligibility, dates and the steps to apply are given below.
Key Points
- Last date: 30 November 2026
- Vacancies: 8, in 4 roles
- How to apply: Online
- Pay: Level 6 (Scientific Assistant posts); Level 1 (Laboratory Attendant, Multi-tasking Staff)
- Fee: No application fee is mentioned in the notification
- Age limit: Maximum 45 years
- Place: Goa
GSPCB Recruitment 2026 - Overview
| Organisation | Goa State Pollution Control Board (GSPCB), Saligao |
| Post Name | Scientific Assistant (Microbiology), Scientific Assistant, Laboratory Attendant and 1 more |
| No of Posts | 8 |
| Advt No | 01/2026 |
| Job Type | Full Time |
| Pay | Level 6 (Scientific Assistant posts); Level 1 (Laboratory Attendant, Multi-tasking Staff) |
| Place of Posting | Goa |
| Qualification | Scientific Assistant (Microbiology): Master's Degree in Microbiology/ Marine Microbiology; Scientific Assistant: Master's Degree in Chemistry/any branch of Environmental Sciences; Laboratory Attendant: Passed Secondary School certificate/examination; Multi-tasking Staff: Passed Secondary School Certificate/examination OR ITI course or equivalent trade. All posts: Knowledge of Konkani and 15 years Residence certificate. Laboratory Attendant and Multi-tasking Staff: at least one year working |
| Age Limit | Maximum 45 years |
| Apply Mode | Online |
| Start Date | 11 November 2026 |
| Last Date | 30 November 2026 |
The official notification does not specify the application fee.
GSPCB Notification PDF 2026
Advt No. 01/2026 gives the full conditions for each post, including anything not covered in the tables on this page. Read it before applying. The download link is in the Important Links table below.
Download GSPCB notification PDF
Vacancy Details, Age Limit and Pay
| Post | Posts | Age Limit | Pay | Experience |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scientific Assistant (Microbiology) | 1 | Maximum 45 years | Level 6 | Not specified |
| Scientific Assistant | 1 | Maximum 45 years | Level 6 | Not specified |
| Laboratory Attendant | 4 | Maximum 45 years | Level 1 | At least one year working experience at the time of filing of the Application Form (Persons with Benchmark Disabilities exempted for posts reserved for them) |
| Multi-tasking Staff | 2 | Maximum 45 years | Level 1 | At least one year working experience at the time of filing of the Application Form |
| Total | 8 |
Category-wise Vacancies
| Post | UR | OBC | SC | ST | EWS | PWD | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scientific Assistant (Microbiology) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Scientific Assistant | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Laboratory Attendant | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 |
| Multi-tasking Staff | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Age relaxation for all posts: Government servants upto 05 years, SC/ST 5 years, OBC 3 years, PwD 10 years, PwD (SC/ST) 15 years, PwD (OBC) 13 years, Ex-servicemen As per Rules in force, Overall subject to maximum 56 years to all categories.
Who Can Apply for GSPCB Recruitment 2026?
| Post | Qualification | Experience |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Assistant (Microbiology) | Master's Degree in Microbiology/ Marine Microbiology from recognized University/ Institutions; Knowledge of Konkani; 15 years Residence certificate. Desirable: Knowledge of Marathi | Not specified |
| Scientific Assistant | Master's Degree in Chemistry/any branch of Environmental Sciences from recognized University/ Institutions; Knowledge of Konkani; 15 years Residence certificate. Desirable: Knowledge of Marathi | Not specified |
| Laboratory Attendant | Passed Secondary School certificate/ examination from a recognized Board/ Institution; Knowledge of Konkani; 15 years Residence certificate; at least one year working experience. Desirable: Knowledge of Marathi; basic knowledge of handling chemicals/ glassware; multi-tasking skills | At least one year working experience at the time of filing of the Application Form (Persons with Benchmark Disabilities exempted for posts reserved for them) |
| Multi-tasking Staff | Passed Secondary School Certificate/examination from a recognized Board/ Institution OR passed course conducted by Industrial Training Institute or equivalent trade from a recognized Institution; Knowledge of Konkani; 15 years Residence certificate; at least one year working experience. Desirable: Knowledge of Marathi; multi-tasking skills | At least one year working experience at the time of filing of the Application Form |
Other conditions:
- Knowledge of Konkani essential for all posts
- 15 years Residence certificate essential for all posts
- Government servants must possess NOC of the employer
Desirable:
- Knowledge of Marathi (all posts)
- Basic knowledge of handling chemicals/ glassware (Laboratory Attendant)
- Multi-tasking skills such as knowledge of operating office machines including computers (Laboratory Attendant, Multi-tasking Staff)
Who Cannot Apply for GSPCB Recruitment 2026
- Candidates found ineligible at document verification will not be considered even after passing the written examination
- Soliciting or canvassing in any form will disqualify the candidate
Post-wise Details
Scientific Assistant (Microbiology) (1 post)
Qualification required: Master's Degree in Microbiology/ Marine Microbiology from recognized University/ Institutions; Knowledge of Konkani; 15 years Residence certificate. Desirable: Knowledge of Marathi. Age limit: Maximum 45 years. Pay: Level 6.
Scientific Assistant (1 post)
Qualification required: Master's Degree in Chemistry/any branch of Environmental Sciences from recognized University/ Institutions; Knowledge of Konkani; 15 years Residence certificate. Desirable: Knowledge of Marathi. Age limit: Maximum 45 years. Pay: Level 6.
Laboratory Attendant (4 posts)
Qualification required: Passed Secondary School certificate/ examination from a recognized Board/ Institution; Knowledge of Konkani; 15 years Residence certificate; at least one year working experience. Desirable: Knowledge of Marathi; basic knowledge of handling chemicals/ glassware; multi-tasking skills. Experience required: At least one year working experience at the time of filing of the Application Form (Persons with Benchmark Disabilities exempted for posts reserved for them). Age limit: Maximum 45 years. Pay: Level 1.
Multi-tasking Staff (2 posts)
Qualification required: Passed Secondary School Certificate/examination from a recognized Board/ Institution OR passed course conducted by Industrial Training Institute or equivalent trade from a recognized Institution; Knowledge of Konkani; 15 years Residence certificate; at least one year working experience. Desirable: Knowledge of Marathi; multi-tasking skills. Experience required: At least one year working experience at the time of filing of the Application Form. Age limit: Maximum 45 years. Pay: Level 1.
Pay and Terms of Engagement
- Posts are filled on regular basis
- Waiting list valid upto one year from the date of its preparation
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notice date | 6 November 2026 |
| Online application start | 11 November 2026 |
| Last date of online application | 30 November 2026 |
How Will GSPCB Select Candidates?
- Written examination (MCQ, 75 marks, one and half hour)
- Verification of documents
- Selection strictly as per marks in written examination; no marks for educational qualifications
- Konkani section of 10 marks; only candidates scoring minimum 04 marks are evaluated further
- Minimum passing marks: UR and Ex-Serviceman 45%, OBC 40%, ST/PwD 35%
- Tie: older date of birth ranks first, then higher educational qualification
GSPCB Exam Pattern 2026
| Part / Paper | Subject | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Post-specific | Subject of the post | 30 | 1.5 hours (whole paper) |
| General | General Knowledge / reasoning ability aptitude | 35 | - |
| Konkani | Knowledge of Konkani | 10 | - |
- Multiple Choice Questions; total 75 marks; one and half hour
- Report 30 minutes before scheduled examination time
- Compensatory time of 20 minutes per hour for visual impairment, cerebral palsy and locomotor disabilities
- Distribution of marks is indicative; minor variations may be made
Documents to Enclose
- Certificate of Educational Qualification with marksheet
- Valid Employment Exchange, Goa / Valid Employment Registration Card
- Valid 15 years Residence Certificate issued by the Competent Authority of the State of Goa
- Birth Certificate and photo identity proof issued by State Government
- Valid Caste Certificate / Disabilities Certificate, if applicable
- Work experience certificate; NOC for Government servants; Sainik Welfare card for Ex-Servicemen
How to Apply for GSPCB Recruitment 2026 Online
- Apply online on the portal https://cbes.goa.gov.in from 11/11/2026 to 30/11/2026.
- Register/apply with a valid Email-ID and mobile number.
- Fill the Application Form along with the Declaration online.
- Submit a separate Application Form for each post, if eligible.
- No application accepted after 30/11/2026 or in any other mode.
Other Points to Note
- All communication only on the Email ID given in the Application Form; no hard copy sent
- Exam date will be intimated through the GSPCB website and a local daily
- Certificates must be valid on the date of filing of application
- Scribe or reader seekers must inform GSPCB in advance with Appendix I and II
GSPCB Recruitment 2026 - Important Links
| Link Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Official Notification PDF | Download GSPCB notification PDF |
| Apply Online | Apply online for GSPCB Recruitment 2026 |
| Official Website | Visit GSPCB official website |
Official Source
This article is based on the official notification of Goa State Pollution Control Board, Advertisement No. 01/2026, dated 6 November 2026. Candidates should verify every detail in that notification before applying.
