Thumbnail: Viksit Haryana | GSPCB Recruitment 2026 — 11 posts, Level 6 pay, last date 2 December 2026
Good news for engineering and environmental science graduates waiting for a government job in Goa — the Goa State Pollution Control Board (GSPCB) has released the notification for 11 posts of Junior Environmental Engineer and Junior Environmental Officer.
Both posts carry Level 6 pay, and selection will be made purely on the written examination — degree marks carry no weightage. Online applications will be accepted from 18 November to 2 December 2026 on the cbes.goa.gov.in portal.
GSPCB Recruitment 2026: At a Glance
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Benefit | Regular Group ‘B’ government job with Level 6 pay on both posts; selection through the written exam alone |
| Eligibility | Engineering degree (JEE) or Master’s in Environmental Sciences (JEO); knowledge of Konkani essential; 15-year Goa residence certificate |
| Documents needed | Educational certificate with marksheet, Goa Employment Exchange registration, 15-year residence certificate, birth certificate, photo ID, caste/disability certificate (if applicable) |
| Last date | 2 December 2026 (applications open 18 November) |
What Are the Important Dates?
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification issued (Advt No. 02/2026) | 13 November 2026 |
| Online applications open | 18 November 2026 |
| Last date to apply online | 2 December 2026 |
| Written examination date | Not announced yet — will be intimated by press note, the GSPCB website and local dailies |
How Many Posts Are There, and Which Ones?
A total of 11 posts will be filled — both are regular Group ‘B’ (Non-Gazetted) posts.
| Post | Total posts | Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Junior Environmental Engineer | 5 | Level 6 |
| Junior Environmental Officer | 6 | Level 6 |
| Total | 11 | — |
Category-wise vacancies
| Post | UR | OBC | SC | ST | EWS | PwD | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Environmental Engineer | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Junior Environmental Officer | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 |
Who Can Apply?
| Post | Educational qualification |
|---|---|
| Junior Environmental Engineer | Degree in Engineering — Civil, Chemical, Mechanical or Environmental — from a recognised University/Institution |
| Junior Environmental Officer | Master’s Degree in Environmental Sciences from a recognised University/Institution |
For both posts, knowledge of Konkani is essential, and a 15-year residence certificate of Goa is required. Knowledge of Marathi is desirable. All certificates must be valid on the last date of application.
Note: this recruitment is for Goa candidates — applications without Konkani knowledge and the 15-year Goa residence certificate will not be accepted.
What Is the Age Limit, and What Relaxation Applies?
The maximum age is 45 years. (The cut-off date for age is not printed in the quoted summary of the notification — candidates should check it in the notification itself.)
| Category | Age relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC/ST | 5 years |
| OBC | 3 years |
| PwD | 10 years |
| PwD (SC/ST) | 15 years |
| PwD (OBC) | 13 years |
| Government servants | Up to 5 years |
How Much Is the Salary?
Both posts carry Level 6 pay. The advertisement specifies the pay level only — under the 7th CPC pay matrix, Level 6 corresponds to a pay scale of Rs 35,400–1,12,400.
Is There an Application Fee?
No application fee is mentioned in the notification — so no fee is being charged.
How Will Candidates Be Selected? What Is the Exam Pattern?
Selection has two stages — a written examination (MCQ, 75 marks) and document verification. Selection is strictly on the marks in the written examination; educational qualifications carry no marks. In case of a tie, the older date of birth comes first, followed by higher educational qualification.
| Paper | Subject | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Junior Environmental Engineer | Engineering (Civil/Chemical/Mechanical/Environmental) | 30 |
| Junior Environmental Officer | Environmental Science | 30 |
| Both posts | General Knowledge / Reasoning / Aptitude | 35 |
| Both posts | Knowledge of Konkani | 10 |
| Total | — | 75 |
The exam lasts 1.5 hours and all questions are multiple choice (MCQ). The 10 Konkani questions come first — candidates must score at least 4 marks in Konkani to be evaluated further. Minimum passing marks: UR 45%, OBC 40%, ST/PwD 35%. Candidates must report 30 minutes before the exam. Compensatory time of 20 minutes per hour is allowed for candidates with visual impairment, cerebral palsy and locomotor disabilities. The exam date has not been announced yet; the syllabus will be uploaded shortly on goaspcb.gov.in and goa.gov.in.
Which Documents Are Required?
- Educational qualification certificate with marksheet
- Valid Employment Exchange (Goa) / Employment Registration Card
- Valid 15-year residence certificate of Goa
- Birth certificate
- Photo identity proof issued by the State Government
- Valid caste certificate (reserved category) and disability certificate (if applicable)
How to Apply Online
- Visit the portal https://cbes.goa.gov.in and fill the Application Form along with the Declaration.
- Register with a valid email ID and mobile number — all communication will be sent only to this email; no hard copy will be sent.
- The portal is live only from 18 November 2026 to 2 December 2026.
- If eligible for both posts, submit a separate Application Form for each post.
- No application is accepted after 2 December 2026 or through any other mode.
Government servants must possess an NOC from their employer. Soliciting or canvassing in any form disqualifies the candidate. The waiting list remains valid for up to one year from the date of its preparation.
Important Links
| Link | Details |
|---|---|
| Official Notification PDF (Advt 02/2026) | Notification on the official GSPCB website |
| Apply Online | CBES Goa recruitment portal (18 November–2 December 2026) |
| GSPCB Official Website | goaspcb.gov.in |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. What is the last date to apply for GSPCB Recruitment 2026?
The last date to apply online is 2 December 2026. Applications open on 18 November 2026.
Q2. How many vacancies are there in GSPCB Recruitment 2026?
There are 11 vacancies — 5 Junior Environmental Engineer and 6 Junior Environmental Officer posts.
Q3. Who can apply for GSPCB Recruitment 2026?
Junior Environmental Engineer needs an engineering degree in Civil/Chemical/Mechanical/Environmental; Junior Environmental Officer needs a Master’s in Environmental Sciences. Both require knowledge of Konkani and a 15-year Goa residence certificate.
Q4. What is the salary for GSPCB Recruitment 2026?
Both posts carry Level 6 pay (7th CPC matrix: Rs 35,400–1,12,400; the advertisement specifies the pay level only).
Q5. How will candidates be selected for GSPCB Recruitment 2026?
Selection is through a 75-mark written examination (MCQ, 1.5 hours) followed by document verification. At least 4 marks in the 10-mark Konkani section are required. The exam date has not been announced yet.
Source: GSPCB Advt No. 02/2026, dated 13 November 2026 — as quoted in full by FreeJobAlert and indiangovtjobs. Read the official notification before applying.
