📋 Complete Advertisement & Guidelines
- Recruiting Body: Goa State Pollution Control Board (GSPCB), Saligao
- Advt No.: 02/2026
- Total Posts: 11
- Post Names: Junior Environmental Engineer (Group 'B' – Non-Gazetted) [5 Posts], Junior Environmental Officer (Group 'B' – Non-Gazetted) [6 Posts]
- Employment Nature: Permanent (Regular Basis, Sanctioned Government Posts)
- Application Mode: Online via cbes.goa.gov.in
- Application Window: 18 November 2026 to 2 December 2026
- Pay: Level 6 of Pay Matrix (Rs. 35,400 – Rs. 1,12,400)
- Age Limit: Maximum 45 years
- Application Fee: Rs. 0 (No fee mentioned in notification)
- Place of Posting: Saligao, Goa
Post-Wise Vacancy & Pay Scale
| Post Designation | Vacancies | Age Limit | Monthly Remuneration (INR) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Environmental Engineer (Group 'B' – Non-Gazetted) | 5 | Maximum 45 years | Level 6 (Rs. 35,400 – Rs. 1,12,400) |
| Junior Environmental Officer (Group 'B' – Non-Gazetted) | 6 | Maximum 45 years | Level 6 (Rs. 35,400 – Rs. 1,12,400) |
| Total | 11 |
Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution
| Post | UR/OBC | 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 |
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.
Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualification
- Junior Environmental Engineer (5 Posts): Degree in Engineering (Civil / Chemical / Mechanical / Environmental) from a recognized University / Institution. Knowledge of Konkani is essential. Valid 15 Years Residence Certificate of Goa is required. Knowledge of Marathi is desirable.
- Junior Environmental Officer (6 Posts): Master's Degree in Environmental Sciences from a recognized University / Institution. Knowledge of Konkani is essential. Valid 15 Years Residence Certificate of Goa is required. Knowledge of Marathi is desirable.
- All certificates must be valid on the last date for filing of the application.
- Government servants must possess NOC from the current employer.
Selection Process & Screening Clause
The selection will be based on a Written Examination (MCQ format, 75 marks) followed by Verification of Documents.
- Written Exam Pattern: Total 75 marks, duration 1.5 hours, Multiple Choice Questions.
- For Junior Environmental Engineer: Engineering subjects (30 marks) + General Knowledge / Reasoning / Aptitude (35 marks) + Knowledge of Konkani (10 marks)
- For Junior Environmental Officer: Environmental Science (30 marks) + General Knowledge / Reasoning / Aptitude (35 marks) + Knowledge of Konkani (10 marks)
- Konkani questions will appear as the first 10 questions of the paper.
- Candidates must secure a minimum of 4 marks in the Konkani test to be evaluated further.
- Minimum Passing Marks: Unreserved 45%, OBC 40%, ST/PwD 35%.
- Selection is strictly on marks in the written examination; no marks are awarded for Educational Qualifications.
- In case of equal marks, the candidate with the older date of birth is preferred, followed by higher Educational Qualifications.
- Candidates must report 30 minutes before the scheduled examination time.
- Compensatory time of 20 minutes per hour will be provided to candidates with visual impairment, cerebral palsy, and locomotor disabilities.
- No TA/DA will be paid for appearing in the examination.
Required Documents & Instructions for Candidates
- Certificate of Educational Qualification with Marksheet of the Qualifying Examination
- Valid Employment Exchange, Goa / Valid Employment Registration Card
- Valid 15 Years Residence Certificate issued by the Competent Authority of the State of Goa
- Birth Certificate as Proof of Date of Birth
- Any Photo Identity Proof issued by State Government
- Valid Caste Certificate (reserved category candidates) and Disabilities Certificate issued by the Competent Authority
- NOC from current employer (for Government servants)
- Two recent passport-size photographs
📝 How to Apply Step-by-Step
Applications must be submitted online through the portal https://cbes.goa.gov.in by filling the Application Form along with the Declaration.
- Register with a valid Email ID and mobile number.
- The portal is live from 18/11/2026 to 02/12/2026.
- Submit a separate Application Form for each post if eligible for both.
- No application will be accepted after 02/12/2026 or in any other mode.
All communication will be sent only to the Email ID provided in the Application Form; no hard copy will be dispatched. The written examination date will be announced through a press note on the GSPCB website and local daily newspapers.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the last date to apply for GSPCB Recruitment 2026?
The last date to submit the online application for GSPCB Recruitment 2026 (Advt No. 02/2026) is 2 December 2026. The portal opens on 18 November 2026.
2. How many vacancies are available and what are the post names?
There are 11 vacancies across two posts: Junior Environmental Engineer (Group 'B' – Non-Gazetted) with 5 posts and Junior Environmental Officer (Group 'B' – Non-Gazetted) with 6 posts.
3. Is there an application fee for GSPCB Recruitment 2026?
No application fee has been specified in the official notification (Advt No. 02/2026).
4. What is the nature of these posts – permanent or contractual?
Both posts are filled on a regular basis under GSPCB, i.e., permanent government cadre posts. The waiting list is valid up to one year from the date of its preparation.
5. What is the salary structure for GSPCB posts?
Both Junior Environmental Engineer and Junior Environmental Officer are placed at Level 6 of the Pay Matrix, which corresponds to Rs. 35,400 – Rs. 1,12,400 per month (7th Pay Commission).
6. What is the selection process for GSPCB Recruitment 2026?
Selection is through a written examination (MCQ, 75 marks, 1.5 hours duration) followed by document verification. A minimum of 4 marks in the Konkani test (10 marks) is mandatory for further evaluation. No TA/DA is paid.