Goa PSC Recruitment 2024: Notification(Out), Dates, Eligibility, Syllabus

Mohit Dhulia
Updated on March 11, 2024

Goa PSC Recruitment 2024: Applications are being accepted by the Goa Public Service Commission (GPSC) for the following positions: deputy director, technical examiner, chief electrical engineer, second expert, clinical psychologist, assistant professor, lecturer, junior radiologist, inspector, planning officer, mamlatdar/Jt., mamlatdar/Vigilance officer, assistant director, chief electrical engineer, second expert, scientific assistant, and so on. The selected candidate will receive a monthly salary of up to 13 levels. The official Goa Public Service Commission Recruitment 2024 announcement states that applicants must have a master’s degree in economics from an accredited university.

According to the official Goa Public Service Commission Recruitment 2024 announcement, 32 positions are up for grabs for the aforementioned positions. For the aforementioned position, 45 should be the maximum age. Interviews will be the primary method of selection, as stated in the official Goa Public Service Commission Recruitment 2024 announcement. Before the deadline, willing and qualified candidates may submit their online applications via the official website.

The Goa Public Service Commission is a merit-based selection process for civil service positions in Goa, India. The Goa Public Service Commission has post the Goa GPSC 2024 Notification on its website to fill various positions in the civil service.

Candidates should check the official website for Goa GPSC Exam Dates in order to prepare for the upcoming recruitment exam.

Table of Contents

Goa PSC 2024: An Overview

The following are the most important points to remember for the Goa GPSC (Administrative Services) 2024 exam:

Specifics	Important Details
Exam Name	Goa Public Service Commission
Organization Name	Goa Public Service Commission
Level of Exam	State
Exam Frequency	Annually
Application Mode	Online
Fee for Application	UR – Rs 1000 OBC/SC/ST – Rs 500 PwD & Ex-Servicemen – Rs 250
Mode of Examination	Offline
Exam Duration	3 hours and 30 minutes
Language	English and Hindi
Official Website	https://gpsc.goa.gov.in/index.php

Goa GPSC Exam Dates 2024

Here are the Goa GPSC Exam Dates 2024, as well as other important exam dates:

Exam related Events	Goa GPSC Upcoming Exam Dates
Release of Goa GPSC Official Notification	Out
Starting for Goa GPSC Applying Online	To be Announced
Last Date for Goa GPSC Applying Online	To be Announced
Admit Card 2024 Release Date	To be Announced
Goa GPSC 2024 Examination	To be Announced
Goa GPSC 2024 Results Announcement	To be Announced

GPSC Goa 2024 Application Form

The Goa Public Service Commission accepts applications only through the internet. We’ve broken down the application process step by step below.

Go to the official website.
Select the ‘Apply Online’ option from the drop-down menu. Choose “New Users” from the drop-down menu.
Candidates should create an account on the website.
Fill out the application form completely, including your name, address, gender, category, and so on.)
Scanned documents, such as a photograph or a signature, can be uploaded.
Pay the application fee.
Complete the form and submit it.
The completed application form may be saved, downloaded, or printed.

Application Fee

The following are the application fees for the GPSC (Administrative Services) in 2024 for various categories.:

Category Name	Application Fees
Unreserved (UR)	Rs.1000/-
Other Backward Classes (OBC)	Rs.500/-
SC/ ST/ PwBD /Ex-Servicemen	Rs.500/-

Relevant Links
Meghalaya PSC	SPSC	TNPSC Group II
TNPSC Group I	APPSC Group II	Mizoram PSC

Goa PSC 2024 Eligibility Criteria

Nationality: The candidate must be a citizen of India.
Educational Qualification: To be eligible for the exam, all candidates must have a minimum of a three-year bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification. Working knowledge of Konkani (reading, writing, and comprehension skills) is required.
Age Limit: All service positions require a minimum age of 18 years. The maximum age limit varies by category:
- OBC: 35 years
- SC/ST: 38 years
- General category: 33 years
Age Relaxation: Candidates from various categories are eligible for age relaxation. The requirements are as follows:
- Persons with disabilities: 5 years
- Government servants: 5 years.
- SC/ST candidates: 5 years
- OBC candidates : 3 years
Number of Attempts: Candidates can try their luck with the age relaxation provided up to the upper limit.

Goa GPSC Syllabus 2024

There are two papers in the Goa GPSC (Administrative Services) Written Exam. Paper-I will cover general intelligence, reasoning, and numerical aptitude, as well as general knowledge and current events, as well as the fundamentals of the Indian constitution, governance, and administration.

English Comprehension will be the subject of Paper 2. Aspirants can go to the Goa Public Service Commission’s official website for more information on the syllabus.

Names of the Subjects	Topics Covered
General Intelligence	History Geography Polity India And Its Neighboring Countries General Policy Including Indian Constitution Sports & Culture
Reasoning	Probability Profit & Loss Simple & Compound Interest Time and distance Data Interpretation Time & work Percentages Averages Ratio and Proportion
Numerical Aptitude	Data Interpretation Ratio and Proportion Percentages Time and distance Time & work Probability Simple & Compound Interest Profit & Loss Averages
Basics of Indian Constitution, Governance, and Administration	Good Governance: Transparency, Efficiency, Accountability in Governance, Role of Lokayukta, and Lokpal, Right to Information. Indian Constitution: Fundamental Rights, Preamble, Fundamental Duties, Directive Principles of State Policy Indian Constitution and the State: Executive, Legislature, Judiciary Union, State, and Concurrent Lists, Centre-state Relations, Budgetary Allocations, Role of Finance, and Planning Commissions
General Knowledge and Current Affairs	Social Movements: Environment, Corruption, Women’s issues Goa’s Freedom struggle, India’s Freedom struggle Current Events of National, State, and International Importance Economic, Physical, and Social Geography of Goa and India Information, and Communication Technology, Environment, Biodiversity, and Climate Change
English Comprehension	Sentence Correction Reading Comprehension Grammar Fill in the blanks Cloze Test Error Finding

Goa PSC 2024 Exam Pattern

Paper-I and Paper-II make up the Goa Civil Service Exam for Junior Scale Officers.
Paper I is made up of 200 questions worth 200 marks. The following topics will be covered in Paper I: Basics of Indian Constitution, Governance, and Administration, General Intelligence, Reasoning, and Numerical Aptitude, General Knowledge and Current Affairs
The second paper (English Comprehension) is worth 50 marks.
The written exam has a total score of 250 marks and a time limit of 3.5 hours.
0.5 marks will be deducted for each incorrect answer (negative marking is applicable)

Specifics	Important Details
Exam Mode	Offline Mode
Question Types	Objective Type Questions (MCQs)
Total Weightage	250 Marks
Exam Duration	210 Minutes
Negative Marking Criteria	0.5 Marks deducted for each wrong answer

Goa PSC 2024: Preparation Plan

Completely comprehend the syllabus.
Prepare good notes with the help of good reference books.
Focus on Goa’s artistic and cultural aspects.
Stick to standard reference books and don’t change them too often.
Facts and data must be gathered from reliable sources and memorized.
It is not necessary to attend coaching classes.
The majority of the curriculum is devoted to general studies. Pay more attention to that.
Do peer studies to ensure you don’t miss any important General Studies topics.
For the most up-to-date information, go to the official website of the Goa state government.
Keep up with current events and have a good understanding of aspects and information about Goa.

Goa GPSC Admit Card 2024

Goa Public Service Commission will release the admit card on the official website before the exam. Aspirants who have applied for the Goa GPSC (Administrative Services) Exam will be able to download their admit cards from the official website shortly using their login credentials.

The Goa GPSC (Administrative Services) Admit Card can be downloaded using the steps below:

Step 1: Visit the Goa Public Service Commission’s official website.
Step 2: Under important announcements, search for the Goa GPSC (Administrative Services) Exam Admit Card Link and click it.
Step 3: Put the registration number and password in the boxes provided.
Step 4: You will see your Admit Card on your screen. It’s a good idea to save it for later use.

Goa GPSC (Administrative Services) 2024 – Expected Cutoffs

The table below shows the minimum passing percentage for the Goa GPSC written exam.

Category Name	Qualifying Percentage
Unreserved (UR)	60%
Other Backward Classes (OBC)/PH/CFF	55%
SC / ST	50%

Goa GPSC Results 2024

The Goa Public Service Commission will post the results of the Goa GPSC (Administrative Services) Exam 2024 on its website after the examination is completed. In several categories, the organisation publishes the candidates’ results and the minimum cutoff scores required to pass the exam.

The steps to verify the Goa GPSC (Administrative Services) 2024 are as follows:

Step 1: Candidates should go to the Goa Public Service Commission’s official website.
Step 2: Under the important announcements section, look for the Goa GPSC (Administrative Services) Exam Result Link and click on it.
Step 3: Login by entering your user name and password.
Step 4: You will see the Result on your screen, which you can download and print for future use.

Goa PSC: Important Book Recommendations

Geography by Majid Hussain
India Yearbook
Logical Reasoning by RS Aggarwal
Indian Polity by M Laxmikanth
Lucent Publications for General Knowledge
Economic Survey of India
NCERT Books
Economy by Ramesh Singh

Goa GPSC 2024 Salary & Benefits

In Goa, civil servants earn between Rs. 2-3 lakhs a year. Candidates earn a variety of benefits and incentives while working for the Goa Public Service Commission. A few of the advantages are as follows:

Good work environment
Easy leave applicability
Travel facilities
Flexible work timings
Medical facilities

Goa GPSC 2024 Vacancies

The Goa Public Service Commission will issue the Goa GPSC (Administrative Services) 2024 Notification on its website in order to fill various positions with civil servants. The number of open positions is liable to change by the commissions and varies year to year.

The following is a list of vacancies for various positions:

District Town Planning
Senior Translation Officer (Marathi)
Directorate of Tribal Welfare cadres, Goa
Junior officer (ENT Surgeon jobs)
Junior Scale Officer
Superintendent officer of the Department of Fisheries
Social Welfare Officer position
Child Development Project Officer
Assistant Archivist Grade officer
Medical Superintendent:
- Assistant Director for the Department of Tourism
- Sub-matter Specialist
- Junior Law Officer
- Senior Translation officer (Konkani)

Goa GPSC Selection Process 2024

Candidates for the Goa GPSC (Administrative Services) positions are chosen based on their qualifications. The following are the steps in the Goa GPSC (Administrative Services) Selection Process..

Taking the Written Exam for the Eligible Candidates.
The written exam results are used to shortlist candidates for the interview.
Selected candidates are given the opportunity to pick their preferred posting during the counselling round.
Candidates must bring all required documents and certificates to the document verification round, which is also held at the centre.

Goa GPSC FAQs

Is there a limit to how many times you may take the Goa GPSC (Administrative Services) Exam?

There is an age limit and other requirements that must be met in terms of taking the exam. Individuals are free to try as many times as they want as long as they meet these standards.

Is it possible to get my application expenses for the Goa GPSC refunded?

After you’ve paid an application cost, it’s usually non-refundable

Is the Goa GPSC (Administrative Services) Examination difficult?

The exam for the Goa GPSC (Administrative Services) is not difficult. If you prepare with the appropriate strategy and a strong study plan, you should be able to pass it on the first try.