Government jobs in Goa
Eligibility, age limits and category relaxation for Goa government recruitment, from the Goa PSC civil services exam and staff-selection posts. Students from Goa can also apply for 48 central government exams.
Before you apply
Goa recruitment usually requires or tests Konkani.
Reservation and age relaxation for SC, ST, OBC and EWS usually apply only to Goa residents.
Goa government exams
Goa PSC
Goa Civil Service (Junior Scale)
- Qualification
- Graduate
- Age (General)
- 21–40 years
- Relaxation
- OBC +5, SC/ST +5, PwBD +10
Konkani required.
Official website: gpsc.goa.gov.inGoa SSC
Goa Staff Selection Commission posts
- Qualification
- Class 10
- Age (General)
- 18–45 years
- Relaxation
- OBC +5, SC/ST +5, PwBD +10
Central government jobs for Goa students
Central exams are open to candidates from every state, with the same age relaxation everywhere. See the full lists by qualification:
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Frequently asked questions
What is the age limit for Goa PSC?
For the Goa Civil Service (Junior Scale), the age limit for General candidates is 21 to 40 years. Reserved categories get extra years (OBC +5, SC/ST +5, PwBD +10). You need a bachelor's degree in any subject. Konkani required.
Can candidates from other states apply for Goa government jobs?
Usually yes for General posts, but you must know the state language. Reservation and age relaxation for SC, ST, OBC and EWS normally apply only to Goa residents; candidates from other states are treated as General.
Other states
Rules checked against the latest notifications in October 2026. Exam bodies change age limits and cut-off dates each cycle, so always confirm in the official notification before you apply.