GSSC Group C Recruitment 2026: The Goa Staff Selection Commission (GSSC) has released a short notice for Group ‘C’ Recruitment 2026 (Advertisement No. 3 of Year 2026), announcing 215 tentative posts — Desktop Publishing Operator, Lower Division Clerk/Recovery Clerk, Data Entry Operator, and Junior Assistant — across various Goa Government departments. The online application window is expected to run until 2 October 2026, though the detailed advertisement with full eligibility and fee details is still awaited. This article covers what’s confirmed so far, and what to watch for next.
GSSC has released a short notice inviting applications for 215 tentative Group ‘C’ posts across various Goa Government departments.
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The Goa Staff Selection Commission (GSSC) conducts recruitment for Group ‘C’ (and other) posts across various departments of the Government of Goa. This recruitment covers common-cadre clerical and computer-operation roles — Desktop Publishing Operator, Lower Division Clerk/Recovery Clerk, Data Entry Operator, and Junior Assistant — needed across multiple government offices.
This is currently only a brief/short notice — GSSC has confirmed that a detailed advertisement with the full eligibility conditions will be uploaded separately on the Commission’s website.
Recruitment Overview
Here’s the essential information released so far.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Recruitment Name | GSSC Group ‘C’ Recruitment 2026 |
| Conducting Body | Goa Staff Selection Commission (GSSC) |
| Advertisement No. | 3 of Year 2026 (Brief Advertisement, dated 04 Sep 2026) |
| Post Names | Desktop Publishing Operator, Lower Division Clerk/Recovery Clerk, Data Entry Operator, Junior Assistant |
| Total Posts | 215 (tentative) |
| Application Mode | Online only |
| Job Location | Various Government Departments of Goa |
| Official Website | gssc.goa.gov.in |
Important Dates
The application portal isn’t live yet — it’s expected to open around 11 September 2026, with 2 October 2026 confirmed as the last date.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Brief Advertisement Released | 04 Sep 2026 |
| Online Application Portal Expected to Open | ~11 Sep 2026* |
| Online Application Last Date | 02 Oct 2026 |
| Examination Date | Will be intimated later |
Vacancy Details
Here’s the tentative, category-wise post breakdown as released in the brief advertisement:
| Post Name | Posts (Category-wise) |
|---|---|
| Desktop Publishing Operator | 03 (UR-03) |
| Lower Division Clerk / Recovery Clerk | 197 (UR-109, ST-25, SC-04, OBC-44, EWS-15) |
| Data Entry Operator | 02 (UR-02) |
| Junior Assistant | 13 (UR-07, ST-02, OBC-04) |
| Total | 215 |
Educational Qualification
Salary / Pay Scale
| Post | Pay Matrix Level (reported, unconfirmed) |
|---|---|
| LDC / Recovery Clerk / DEO / Junior Assistant | Level-02 (₹19,900 – ₹63,200) |
| Desktop Publishing Operator | Level-04 (₹25,500 – ₹81,100) |
How to Apply Online
Only online applications will be accepted — applications through any other mode will not be entertained. Once the portal is live, follow these general steps:
- Visit the official GSSC website, gssc.goa.gov.in.
- Open the link for Advertisement No. 3 of Year 2026.
- Read the instructions and the detailed advertisement carefully once it’s published.
- Complete the online application form when the portal becomes available.
- Upload the required documents as specified in the detailed advertisement.
- Submit your application before 02 October 2026.
- Save a copy of your submitted application for future reference.
Important Links
Use the links below to check the notice and apply once the portal opens — the Apply Online card is a placeholder since the portal isn’t live yet.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Conclusion
GSSC Group ‘C’ Recruitment 2026 is a promising opportunity for candidates in Goa seeking clerical and computer-operation roles in state government departments, though several key details are still pending release.
Keep checking the official GSSC website for the detailed advertisement, and be ready to apply as soon as the portal opens — the deadline is 2 October 2026. Best of luck!