Goa PSC 2026 Notification: 9 Deputation Posts in Environment Department — Pay, Eligibility & Apply Online Guide
The Goa Public Service Commission (GPSC) has rolled out a fresh recruitment notification (Advt. No. 05/2026 dated 8 May 2026) inviting applications for 9 deputation vacancies in the Department of Environment & Climate Change. These openings include Scientific Officer, Assistant Director, Assistant Engineer, Environmental Officer and Deputy Director (Technical). If you are already a serving officer in any State Government, PSU or autonomous body and want a posting in coastal Goa with strong career growth, this is a great chance for you. Pay sits between Rs. 44,900 and Rs. 1,77,500 per month under the 7th Pay Matrix. For more such alerts visit Goa government jobs.
The online application window is open now and the last date to apply is 22 June 2026 (note: other posts in the same advertisement have a 22 May 2026 deadline). Officers from across India holding analogous posts on a regular basis are eligible. We at GovtJobsAlert.in have summarised the entire notification — vacancy split, pay matrix, eligibility, selection process, application steps, important dates, fee structure and Essential Links — in one place. Read this article carefully so you don’t miss a single detail before submitting your application through the parent department.
Key Highlights — Goa PSC Environment Department Recruitment 2026
The Goa Public Service Commission is the constitutional body that conducts recruitment to State civil services. Through Advt. No. 05/2026, it is filling 9 specialist posts in the Department of Environment & Climate Change strictly through the transfer-on-deputation route. Selected candidates will support Goa’s environmental policy, pollution monitoring and project clearance work. This is a fresh opportunity for technically qualified officers serving under State Govt / PSU / Autonomous Body / Statutory Body who want a Goa posting on regular pay.
- Post Names: Scientific Officer, Assistant Director, Assistant Engineer, Environmental Officer, Deputy Director (Technical)
- Total Vacancies: 9 (deputation only)
- Salary / Pay Level: Pay Matrix Level-7 to Level-10 (₹44,900 – ₹1,77,500 per month)
- Job Location: Panaji, Goa
- Application Start Date: 8 May 2026
- Last Date to Apply: 22 June 2026
Goa PSC Vacancy Breakdown 2026 — Post-Wise Distribution
All 9 posts listed below fall under the Department of Environment & Climate Change, Government of Goa. Suitable engineering and science graduates currently serving in analogous posts are eligible. Apart from these 9 deputation posts, the same advertisement also covers 16 direct-recruitment posts (Lecturer Pedodontics, Orthodontics, Community Dentistry, Psychiatrist, Clinical Psychologist, Dy. Town Planner and Block Development Officer) with last date 22 May 2026 — those are NOT covered in this article.
| Post Name | Department | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Officer | Environment & Climate Change | 2 |
| Assistant Director | Environment & Climate Change | 2 |
| Assistant Engineer | Environment & Climate Change | 3 |
| Environmental Officer | Environment & Climate Change | 1 |
| Deputy Director (Technical) | Environment & Climate Change | 1 |
Pay Matrix detail — Scientific Officer, Assistant Director, Assistant Engineer and Environmental Officer are at Pay Level-7 (₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400). The Deputy Director (Technical) is at Pay Level-10 (₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500).
Eligibility Criteria — Goa PSC Environment Recruitment 2026
Educational Qualification
This recruitment is a transfer-on-deputation drive, so eligibility is based on your current service status, not just your degree. Broad rules:
- Scientific Officer / Assistant Director / Environmental Officer / Dy. Director (Technical): Officials of the Central / State Government / PSU / Autonomous Body / Statutory Body holding an analogous post on a regular basis.
- Assistant Engineer: Either officials holding an analogous post on regular basis OR officials with 5 years of regular service in Pay Level-6 holding a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering with Environmental Engineering / Pollution Control / Industrial Waste Management as one of the subjects.
- The Deputy Director (Technical) post additionally calls for senior officers with project / technical leadership experience in environmental management.
For full post-wise eligibility please read the Official Notification PDF in the Essential Links section. Detailed engineering jobs in government sector are listed regularly on our site.
Experience
You must currently be on regular service in your parent organisation. Probationers and ad-hoc / contract employees are not eligible. The Assistant Engineer post specifically asks for 5 years of regular service at Pay Level-6 if you are coming from the feeder grade.
Age Limit
| Particulars | Limit |
|---|---|
| Maximum Age | 56 years as on the closing date |
| Age Relaxation | As per Government of Goa rules for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD |
Knowledge of Konkani is desirable but not essential for these deputation posts. For other posts in the same advertisement (direct recruitment), Konkani is mandatory.
What is the Salary for Goa PSC Environment Department 2026?
The pay structure is based on the 7th Central Pay Commission as adopted by the Government of Goa. Selected officers will draw the regular pay of the post on deputation, plus standard allowances:
- Basic Pay (Level-7 posts): ₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400
- Basic Pay (Dy. Director Technical, Level-10): ₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500
- Dearness Allowance (DA): at the rate notified by Government of Goa
- House Rent Allowance (HRA): as per Panaji classification
- Transport Allowance (TA): as per service rules
- Deputation Allowance: as admissible under Goa Government rules
With DA, HRA, TA and deputation allowance combined, the approximate in-hand monthly pay ranges from about ₹62,000 (entry Level-7) to over ₹1,90,000 (top of Level-10), depending on your existing basic pay and entry stage.
Beyond pay, deputationists enjoy NPS (National Pension System), leave encashment, medical coverage, LTC and the prestige of working with a coastal State Government known for clean infrastructure and quality of life.
What is the Selection Process for Goa PSC Recruitment 2026?
The Commission follows a transparent four-stage process for these deputation posts. Each stage is designed to test the technical depth and administrative readiness of the candidate.
Stage 1: Online Application Screening
GPSC scrutinises every application against the eligibility conditions — current grade, regular service, qualifications and experience. Incomplete applications or those without parent-department NOC are rejected at this stage.
Stage 2: Personal Interview before GPSC
Shortlisted candidates are called for an interview before the Commission at its Panaji office. The interview focuses on technical knowledge of environmental science / engineering, current service profile and policy awareness.
Stage 3: Document Verification
Original service records, qualification certificates, NOC from parent department and identity proof are verified before the final list is drawn.
Stage 4: Final Merit & Recommendation
GPSC prepares the final merit list and recommends the selected officer to the Department of Environment & Climate Change for issue of the deputation order. For more details on exam patterns and preparation, you can also read our syllabus and exam pattern section.
How to Apply Online for Goa PSC Recruitment 2026?
Before you start filling the form, keep these documents ready as soft copies — recent passport-size photo, signature, service certificate from parent department, qualification certificates, caste / disability certificate (if applicable), and a scanned copy of your NOC.
- Visit the official GPSC portal (direct link provided in the Essential Links section below)
- Click on the Online Recruitment Application (ORA) link for Advt. No. 05/2026
- Register with a valid email ID and mobile number to generate your login credentials
- Log in and fill personal, educational and service details exactly as per your service book
- Upload scanned photo, signature and supporting documents in the prescribed format
- Pay the application fee online (cards / netbanking / UPI) or generate the SBI e-challan for offline payment in Goa
- Preview the form, submit it, and take a printout for parent-department forwarding
- Send the printed application along with the NOC through your parent department before the closing date
Goa PSC Recruitment 2026 Important Dates: Application Timeline
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | 8 May 2026 |
| Online Application Start | 8 May 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply (9 Environment Posts) | 22 June 2026 |
| Last Date for Other Posts in Same Advt. | 22 May 2026 |
Goa PSC Application Fees 2026 — Category-Wise
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | As notified on Commission portal |
| SC / ST / PwBD | Reduced / Exempted as per GPSC rules |
Payment can be made online through Cards / NetBanking / UPI on the GPSC portal, or offline via SBI e-Challan at any State Bank of India branch in Goa. Exact fee amount is displayed on the Commission portal at the time of fee payment, so please check before completing the transaction.
Essential Links — Goa PSC Environment Department Recruitment 2026
- Download Official Notification PDF
- Apply Online for Goa PSC Recruitment 2026
- Visit Goa Government Official Website
- Join WhatsApp Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Telegram Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Telegram Channel for Goa Govt Jobs
If you are a serving officer who meets the eligibility, don’t let this chance slip away — start your application today and route it through your parent department well before 22 June 2026 to allow time for the NOC. Coastal Goa offers a great quality of life along with rewarding work in the environment sector. For more such Goa government job notifications and other latest govt jobs across India, keep visiting GovtJobsAlert.in.