GSSC Group C Various Posts 2026 Recruitment

Important Dates

• Starting Date: 20/02/2026

• Last Date: 13/03/2026

• Notification Out: 20/02/2026
• Last Date for Fee Payment: 13/03/2026
• Result Date: Will be updated on the official website later.

Application Fee

• For Range Forest Officer / Platoon Commander:
• Gen /EWS / OBC: ₹400 /-
• SC / ST /PH: ₹100 /-
• For All Other Vacancies:
• Gen /EWS / OBC: ₹200 /-
• SC / ST /PH: ₹50 /-
• Payment Mode: Online mode via Net Banking, Debit/Credit Card, or UPI (PhonePe, Paytm, Google Pay, BHIM, Razorpay).

Age Limit

• Minimum Age: 18 Years

• Maximum Age: 45 Years

• As On: 13/03/2026.
• Age Calculator: Click Here
• Age relaxation will be applicable as per Goa Staff Selection Commission (GSSC) Rules.

Selection Process

• CBT-I Written Exam (Screening)
• PET & PST Test (Qualifying)
• CBT-II Written Exam (Merit)
• Skill Test (If Applicable)
• Document Verification
• Medical Examination

Eligibility Criteria

• Range Forest Officer: Bachelor’s Degree in Science with two or more subjects from Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Botany, Zoology, Forestry, Agriculture.
• Platoon Commander (Male): 12th Pass (Higher Secondary School Certificate).
• Round Forester: 12th Pass or equivalent.
• Police Constable (Male/Female): 10th Pass (SSC) or equivalent.
• Police Constable (Armed Police): 10th Pass or equivalent.
• Police Constable Driver (Grade-III): 10th Pass + Valid Driving Licence (LMV/HMV) + 2 years experience.
• Constable (Greaser): 10th Pass + ITI Diesel Mechanic/Fitter + 2 years experience.
• Constable (Electrician): 10th Pass + ITI Electrician + 2 years experience.
• Forest Guard: 10th Pass or equivalent.
• Assistant Superintendent (Male): 10th Pass or equivalent.
• Warden (Male): 10th Pass or equivalent.
• Matron (Female): 10th Pass or equivalent.
• Lascar (Male): 10th Pass + Swimming Test.
• Escort (Female): 10th Pass or ITI Course.
• Goa Staff Selection Commission (GSSC)  Rules Are Valid For Eligibility Criteria.

Exam Pattern

• CBT-I (Common for most posts): Reasoning (10 marks), Numerical Ability (10), Konkani (10), English & Comprehension (30). Total: 60 marks, 75 minutes. For screening.
• CBT-II: Varies by post. Generally Reasoning (10), Numerical Ability (10), English (20), Subject Specific (20-40). Total: 60-80 marks, 75-100 minutes. For merit. Variations for posts like Range Forest Officer (Subject Specific 40), Police Driver (Traffic Rules 20), etc.
• Passing Marks: UR 45%, OBC 40%, SC/ST 35%. Konkani mandatory (min 4/10).
• No Negative Marking.

GSSC Group C Various Posts 2026 Recruitment Vacancy Details (Total Posts: 722)

Physical Standards

• Range Forest Officer / Round Forester / Forest Guard (Male): Height 163 cm, Chest 79/84 cm, Walking 25 km in 4 hrs.
• Range Forest Officer / Round Forester / Forest Guard (Female): Height 150 cm, Walking 16 km in 4 hrs.
• Platoon Commander (Male): Height 165 cm, Chest 78/83 cm (adjusted for age), Running/Jump tests.
• Police Constable / Armed Police (Male): Height 168 cm, Chest 80/85 cm, Running/Jump tests.
• Police Constable / Armed Police (Female): Height 157 cm, Weight 42 kg, Running/Jump tests.
• Police Constable Driver: Height 165 cm, Chest 78.74/83.80 cm.
• Constable Greaser / Electrician: Height 165 cm, Chest 80/85 cm, Swimming test.
• Assistant Superintendent (Male): Height 160 cm, Chest 77.5/82.5 cm.
• Warden (Male): Height 170 cm, Chest 80/85 cm.
• Matron (Female): Height 160 cm, Weight 50 kg.
• Lascar (Male): Height 167 cm, Chest 80/85 cm, Swimming test, Vision 6/6.
• Escort (Female): Height 152 cm, Weight 43 kg.
• Note: Relaxations for Ex-Servicemen, etc.

How to Apply Online

1. Carefully Read the Goa Staff Selection Commission (GSSC) official notification (Advt. No. GSSC 02/2026).

2. Visit the official application portal or Apply via SarkariCyber.com for step-by-step guidance.

3. Keep scanned copies of required documents ready:

   • Photograph, Signature, ID Proof, Certificates

4. Fill all details correctly and preview the form before final Submission.

5. Submit the Form and Take a Printout for future Reference.

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