GSSC Recruitment 2026: 32 Food Safety Officer & Veterinary Assistant – Apply Online @ gssc.goa.gov.in
⚡ Quick Facts & Key Highlights
| Recruiting Body | Goa Staff Selection Commission |
|---|---|
| State / Jurisdiction | Goa |
| Total Posts | 32 |
| Last Date | 30 October 2026 |
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GSSC Recruitment 2026 – Quick Facts
- Recruiting Body: Goa Staff Selection Commission (GSSC)
- Advertisement No.: No.1/176/2026-GSSC/918 (Advertisement No. 4 of Year 2026 – Brief Advertisement)
- Total Posts: 32 (Tentative)
- Post Names: Food Safety Officer (5); Veterinary Assistant (27)
- Post Category: Group 'C' Posts in Government Departments of Government of Goa
- Employment Nature: Permanent – Sanctioned Group 'C' Cadre Posts (NOT contractual or project-based)
- Application Mode: Online Application only through gssc.goa.gov.in
- Application Portal Available By: 09/10/2026
- Last Date to Apply: 30/10/2026
- Application Fee: Not Stated in the brief advertisement (to be announced in the detailed advertisement)
- Official Website: gssc.goa.gov.in
- GSSC Office Address: 6th Floor, 3rd Lift, SPACES Building, Patto Plaza, Panaji-Goa – 403001
Post-Wise Vacancy & Category-Wise Distribution
| Post Designation | Total Vacancies | UR | ST | SC | OBC | EWS | PwD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food Safety Officer | 5 | 5 | – | – | – | – | – |
| Veterinary Assistant | 27 | 13 | 4 | 1 | 7 | 2 | 1 |
| Total | 32 | 18 | 4 | 1 | 7 | 2 | 1 |
Note: All vacancies are stated to be tentative. Exact vacancies will be specified in the detailed advertisement to be uploaded by 09/10/2026. Out of the 27 Veterinary Assistant posts, 1 post is reserved for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwD), covering locomotor disability including cerebral palsy, leprosy cured, dwarfism, acid attack victims and muscular dystrophy.
Pay Scale & Remuneration
The brief advertisement does not specify the pay scale for either post. Since both Food Safety Officer and Veterinary Assistant are Group 'C' cadre posts under the Government of Goa, the applicable pay scale will follow the Government of Goa pay matrix as mentioned in the detailed advertisement, to be uploaded on the GSSC website by 09/10/2026. Candidates are advised to refer to the detailed advertisement once it is published for precise salary and allowance information.
Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualification
The brief advertisement does not specify individual qualification requirements. The detailed advertisement — scheduled to be uploaded on gssc.goa.gov.in by 09/10/2026 — will contain the complete eligibility conditions for both posts, including:
- Food Safety Officer: Educational qualification, experience requirements (if any), and age limit as per the detailed advertisement.
- Veterinary Assistant: Educational qualification, experience requirements (if any), and age limit as per the detailed advertisement.
Action Required: Candidates must visit the official website from 09/10/2026, download and carefully read the detailed advertisement before submitting any online application.
Selection Process & Screening Clause
The selection process will be detailed in the full advertisement, which the Commission will upload on its website by 09/10/2026. Based on standard GSSC recruitment practice for Group 'C' posts, the process typically involves:
- Written examination (if applicable)
- Document verification
- Final merit list based on prescribed criteria
Important: The date of the examination will be intimated in due course through the Commission's website and publication in the local daily. Candidates must regularly monitor gssc.goa.gov.in for updates.
How to Apply for GSSC Recruitment 2026
Only online applications will be accepted. Applications shall not be submitted through any other mode, and no correspondence will be entertained in this regard. The step-by-step process is as follows:
- Visit the official website https://gssc.goa.gov.in from 09/10/2026.
- Carefully read the "Instructions" available on the Commission's website before filling the application online.
- Download and read the Goa Staff Selection Commission Advertisement No. 4 of Year 2026 Brief Advertisement PDF.
- Once the detailed advertisement is uploaded (by 09/10/2026), verify that you meet all eligibility conditions before applying.
- Fill in and submit the online application form on the portal available by 09/10/2026, on or before 30/10/2026.
- Take a printout of the submitted application form for future reference.
Required Documents & Instructions for Candidates
- Original Matriculation (10th) Certificate / Birth Certificate as Proof of Date of Birth
- All Degree and Consolidated Mark Sheets (Relevant Qualifications as per Detailed Advertisement)
- Experience Certificates on Official Letterhead (if applicable as per detailed advertisement)
- Valid Category / Caste Certificate in Goa Government prescribed format (if applicable)
- Two recent passport-size photographs & Valid Photo ID Proof (Aadhaar / Voter ID / PAN)
- Printout / Acknowledgment of the Submitted Online Application Form
Important Instructions from the Commission
- Only online applications will be accepted — no other mode of application is permitted.
- The vacancies indicated in this brief advertisement are tentative. Exact vacancies will be mentioned in the detailed advertisement.
- Candidates should carefully read the "Instructions" on the Commission's website before filling the application.
- Ineligible candidates should not apply, failing which strict action will be taken by the Commission.
- Candidates shall refer to the detailed advertisement, to be uploaded on the website by 09/10/2026, for complete eligibility criteria, pay scale, age limit and selection process.
Official Links & Download
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the last date to apply for GSSC Food Safety Officer & Veterinary Assistant Recruitment 2026?
The last date to submit the online application for GSSC Advertisement No. 4 of Year 2026 is 30 October 2026. The application portal will be available from 09 October 2026.
2. Where can I download the official GSSC Recruitment 2026 notification?
The brief advertisement PDF is available at gssc.goa.gov.in. The detailed advertisement, containing full eligibility criteria, pay scale, age limit and selection process, will be uploaded on the same website by 09/10/2026.
3. What is the application fee for GSSC Recruitment 2026?
The brief advertisement does not specify the application fee. Category-wise fee details are expected to be announced in the detailed advertisement to be uploaded by 09/10/2026.
4. Are these permanent government jobs in Goa?
Yes. Both Food Safety Officer and Veterinary Assistant are Group 'C' regular cadre posts sanctioned under the Government of Goa. These are permanent government positions and not contractual or project-based roles.
5. What is the salary for GSSC Food Safety Officer and Veterinary Assistant?
The pay scale has not been specified in the brief advertisement. As Group 'C' cadre posts under the Government of Goa, the applicable salary will follow the Government of Goa pay matrix as mentioned in the detailed advertisement, to be uploaded by 09/10/2026 on gssc.goa.gov.in.
6. When will the GSSC 2026 examination be conducted?
The date of the examination has not been announced. The Commission has stated that the exam date will be intimated in due course through its website and publication in the local daily newspaper.
Download Official Recruitment Notification
Download and read the official advertisement PDF for complete post eligibility, category reservations, format of certificates, and application guidelines.