GSSC Primary School Teacher Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 390 Posts

GSSC Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 390 Government Primary School Teacher Posts

Goa Staff Selection Commission (GSSC)  has released an official notification for the recruitment of 390 Government Primary School Teacher Posts. Interested and eligible candidates can apply Online through the official GSSC website. The last date to submit the application form is 20-02-2026. In this article, you’ll find the GSSC  Government Primary School Teacher Posts recruitment details, including eligibility criteria, age limit, salary structure, selection process, application steps, and direct links to the official notification and Online application form.

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GSSC Primary School Teacher Recruitment 2026 Overview

GSSC Primary School Teacher 2026 Vacancy Details

1. Government Primary School Teacher (Marathi Medium) - 352 Posts

Horizontal Reservations (out of 352 posts):

• PwD (Persons with Benchmark Disability): 16 posts
  • Blindness and low vision: 8 posts
  • Locomotor disability (including cerebral palsy, leprosy cured, dwarfism, acid attack victims, muscular dystrophy): 8 posts
• Ex-Servicemen: 7 posts
• Meritorious Sportsmen/Sportspersons: 8 posts

2. Government Primary School Teacher (Konkani Medium) - 38 Posts

Horizontal Reservations (out of 38 posts):

• PwD (Persons with Benchmark Disability): 8 posts
  • Blindness and low vision: 4 posts
  • Locomotor disability (including cerebral palsy, leprosy cured, dwarfism, acid attack victims, muscular dystrophy): 4 posts

Department: Directorate of Education, Government of Goa

Pay Level: Level - 6 as per CCS Revised Pay Rules, 2016

Eligibility Criteria for GSSC Primary School Teacher 2026

Educational Qualification (as on 20.02.2026):

Essential Qualifications (Any One of the following):

Option 1:

• Higher Secondary School Certificate or its equivalent with at least 50% marks, AND
• Two years Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed) / Diploma in Education (D.Ed) or its equivalent

Option 2:

• Higher Secondary School Certificate (or its equivalent) with at least 45% marks, AND
• Two years Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed) / Diploma in Education (D.Ed) or its equivalent, in accordance with the National Council for Teacher Education (Recognition Norms and Procedure) Regulations, 2002

Option 3:

• Higher Secondary School Certificate (or its equivalent) with at least 50% marks, AND
• Four years Bachelor of Elementary Education (B.El.Ed.)

Option 4:

• Higher Secondary School Certificate (or its equivalent) with at least 50% marks, AND
• Two years Diploma in Education (Special Education)

OR

Option 5:

• Bachelor in Education (B.Ed.), AND
• Six months Bridge course in Elementary Education (Professional Development Programme for Elementary Teachers - PDPET)

Additional Essential Requirements:

1. Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) Certificate: Passing certificate in TET as recognized by the Government of Goa in accordance with NCTE Guidelines
2. Teaching Experience: Minimum two years of teaching experience in Primary Schools recognized by Directorate of Education
3. Language Requirement:
   • For Marathi Medium: Knowledge of Marathi
   • For Konkani Medium: Knowledge of Konkani

Desirable Qualifications:

• Knowledge of Konkani (mandatory - passing in Konkani language test required for merit)

Other Requirements:

• Valid 15 years residence certificate issued by Competent Authority in Goa
• Registration with Employment Exchange, Goa / Valid Employment Registration Card
• Birth Certificate
• Caste/Social Status Certificate (if applicable)
• Disability Certificate (if applicable)
• Ex-Servicemen Certificate (if applicable)
• EWS Certificate (if applicable)
• Experience Certificate
• Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) Certificate

Age Limit for GSSC Primary School Teacher 2026 (as on 20.02.2026)

Maximum Age: Not exceeding 45 years

Age Relaxation:

Note: The cut-off date for determining eligibility towards educational qualifications, age limit, experience and any other documents shall be as on the last date of application i.e., 20.02.2026.

Application Fee for GSSC Primary School Teacher 2026

Payment Mode: Online payment only through Internet Banking/Debit Card/Credit Card/UPI

Note: No physical payments will be allowed. Fee is applicable for posts at Level 4 and above of CCS Revised Pay Rules, 2016.

Important Dates for GSSC Primary School Teacher 2026

Selection Process for GSSC Primary School Teacher 2026

The selection process consists of THREE stages:

Stage 1: Computer Based Test - I (CBT-I) - Screening/Shortlisting

For Marathi Medium Teacher:

Duration: 75 minutes (100 minutes for PwD candidates with compensatory time)

For Konkani Medium Teacher:

Duration: 75 minutes (100 minutes for PwD candidates with compensatory time)

Minimum Passing Marks (CBT-I):

• Unreserved (UR) candidates: 45%
• OBC/PwD candidates: 40%
• SC/ST candidates: 35%

Konkani Language Test (Mandatory):

• Marathi Medium: Minimum 4 marks out of 10 required in Konkani test (mandatory for merit consideration)
• Konkani Medium: Minimum 8 marks out of 20 required in Konkani test (mandatory for merit consideration)
• Konkani language questions will appear in the first 10/20 questions
• Only candidates securing minimum qualifying marks in Konkani will be evaluated for merit list

Shortlisting for CBT-II: 3.5 times the number of posts in each category/sub-category based on CBT-I merit

Stage 2: Computer Based Test - II (CBT-II)

For Marathi Medium Teacher:

Duration: 100 minutes (135 minutes for PwD candidates with compensatory time of 35 minutes)

For Konkani Medium Teacher:

Duration: 100 minutes (135 minutes for PwD candidates with compensatory time of 35 minutes)

Shortlisting for Class Demonstration: Twice the number of candidates in each category/sub-category based on CBT-II merit

Stage 3: Class Demonstration - 10 Marks

• Candidates will be asked to demonstrate on a particular concept of the post for which they have been shortlisted
• Shortlisted based on CBT-II performance
• Carries 10 marks

Final Merit & Selection

• Combined Score: CBT-II marks + Class Demonstration marks
• Common merit list prepared in descending order of Combined Score
• Selection process as per Government of Goa O.M. No.1/6/83-PER(Vol.II)Pt.(a)/143 dated 14.01.2019
• In case of tie (equal marks): Candidate born earlier gets precedence
• Wait list will also be prepared for each post in descending order of merit

Selection Process (Category-wise):

1. First: PwD/Ex-Servicemen/Meritorious Sportspersons candidates shortlisted on merit and adjusted against their vertical category (UR/ST/SC/OBC/EWS)
2. Second: Unreserved (UR) category candidates shortlisted in descending order
3. Third: Reserved category candidates (who didn't avail age relaxation/concessions except fee) adjusted against UR if eligible on merit
4. Fourth: Reserved category candidates (OBC/SC/ST/EWS) shortlisted separately in descending order

Important Selection Notes:

• No Negative Marking in CBT examinations
• CBT-I is only for screening/shortlisting (marks not counted for final merit)
• Question type: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
• Compensatory time for PwD: 25 minutes for CBT-I (60 marks), 35 minutes for CBT-II (80 marks)
• If PwD/Meritorious Sportspersons not available in their reserved category, vacancies deducted from unreserved
• If Ex-Servicemen not available, vacancies filled by meritorious candidates
• If reserved category candidates not available, vacancies remain unfilled

How to Apply for GSSC Primary School Teacher 2026

Application Process (Online Only):

Step 1: Visit Official Website

• Go to https://gssc.goa.gov.in
• Read all instructions carefully on the Commission's website
• Go through syllabus and scheme of examination

Step 2: Register/Login

• Create new account if first time applying
• If already registered, login with credentials

Step 3: Fill Application Form

• Click on "Advertisement No.1 of Year 2026"
• Select post: Government Primary School Teacher (Marathi Medium OR Konkani Medium)
• Fill all required details:
  • Personal Information
  • Educational Qualifications (with percentage)
  • TET Certificate details
  • Teaching Experience details
  • Category (UR/SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwD/Ex-Servicemen/Sportsperson)
  • 15 years residence certificate details
  • Employment Exchange registration details
• Upload required documents (scanned copies)
• Verify all details carefully

Step 4: Pay Application Fee

• Select payment mode: Internet Banking/Debit Card/Credit Card/UPI
• Pay applicable fee as per category
• Save payment receipt

Step 5: Final Submission

• Review complete application
• Submit the application
• Take printout of submitted application for future reference
• Save Application Number

Documents Required (Scanned Copies):

• Recent passport-sized photograph
• Signature
• Higher Secondary Certificate (with marks)
• D.El.Ed / D.Ed / B.El.Ed / B.Ed certificate and marksheets
• TET Certificate (recognized by Goa Government)
• Experience Certificate (minimum 2 years in recognized primary schools)
• 15 years residence certificate issued by Competent Authority in Goa
• Employment Exchange Registration Card
• Birth Certificate (for age proof)
• Caste Certificate (SC/ST/OBC) - if applicable
• EWS Certificate - if applicable
• PwD Certificate - if applicable
• Ex-Servicemen Certificate - if applicable
• Sportsperson Certificate - if applicable

Important Points:

• Application must be submitted within the prescribed time limit
• Only online mode of application accepted
• Ensure you possess all requisite documents before applying
• No physical/offline applications accepted
• Read General Instructions on GSSC website carefully
• Keep all original documents ready for verification at later stages

General Instructions for GSSC Primary School Teacher 2026

Important Guidelines:

• Application form to be filled through online mode only
• Apply within the prescribed time limit (up to 20.02.2026)
• Read all instructions on Commission's website carefully before applying
• Go through syllabus and scheme of examination published on GSSC website
• Ensure possession of all requisite certificates before applying
• Cut-off date for eligibility: 20.02.2026 (last date of application)
• Exam dates will be intimated through GSSC website and local daily newspapers

Mandatory Language Test:

• Passing Test of Konkani language is MANDATORY for merit consideration
• Candidates not securing minimum marks in Konkani test will be eliminated
• Knowledge of Marathi required for Marathi Medium posts
• Knowledge of Konkani required for Konkani Medium posts

Reservation Policy:

• Horizontal reservations: PwD, Ex-Servicemen, Meritorious Sportspersons
• Vertical reservations: UR, SC, ST, OBC, EWS
• Reserved category candidates eligible on merit against UR if they haven't availed age relaxation/concessions (except fee)
• Unfilled reserved vacancies will remain unfilled (except Ex-Servicemen)

PwD Candidates:

• Eligible disabilities: Blindness, Low Vision, Locomotor disability (cerebral palsy, leprosy cured, dwarfism, acid attack victims, muscular dystrophy)
• Compensatory time provided in examinations
• Age relaxation: 10 years (13 years for OBC-PwD, 15 years for SC/ST-PwD)

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