Goa Rehabilitation Board Recruitment 2026
Job highlights
| Organisation | Goa Rehabilitation Board (Government of Goa undertaking) |
|---|---|
| Location | Panaji |
| State | 🏖️ Goa |
| Employment type | Full Time |
| Vacancies | 13 |
| Posted | Sep 25, 2026 |
| Apply by | Oct 12, 2026 |
| Education | Post-specific qualifications range from S.S.C. or ITI for support roles to engineering or architecture degrees for technical posts. Architect applicants also need Council of Architecture registration; other posts have the qualifications specified in the notification. |
| Experience | Three years in architectural design for Architect; three years in civil construction and maintenance for Assistant Engineer (Civil); two years in the relevant field for Junior Engineers; one year as a draughtsman for Supervisor and Draughtsman; one year in the relevant field for Technician. No experience requirement is stated for LDC, MTS or Driver. |
| Age limit | Maximum 45 years for all posts as of 2026-10-12. No minimum age is specified. Upper-age relaxation applies to Government servants and reserved-category candidates under Government instructions; the number of years is not stated. |
| Application fee | No application fee is mentioned in the notification. |
The Goa Rehabilitation Board (GRB), a Government of Goa undertaking, is accepting applications for 13 regular vacancies across technical, clerical and support roles. The opportunity is intended for eligible candidates with the required qualifications and a 15-year Goa residence certificate, including applicants from 10th-pass level through engineering and architecture graduates.
The recruitment is for posts based in Panaji, with applications accepted offline by hand or post. Applications must reach the Board by 12 October 2026, and selection will be based on a written examination and a computer test where applicable; the final merit list will reflect marks in those tests.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification issued | 25 September 2026 |
| Application form availability | At the GRB Head Office from 10:30 AM to 5:00 PM; specific start date not stated. Lunch break: 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM. |
| Last date and time to submit application | 12 October 2026, by 5:00 PM |
| Eligibility cut-off date | 12 October 2026 |
| Written examination / computer test | To be notified |
Vacancy Details
There are 13 openings across ten posts. The overall category distribution is 12 unreserved vacancies and one vacancy for a person with benchmark disability in the blindness and low-vision category. The post-wise allocation is shown below.
| Post | Vacancies | Reservation |
|---|---|---|
| Architect | 1 | UR |
| Assistant Engineer (Civil) | 1 | UR |
| Junior Engineer (Civil) | 1 | UR |
| Junior Engineer (Electrical) | 1 | UR |
| Supervisor | 1 | UR |
| Draughtsman | 1 | UR |
| Technician | 2 | UR |
| Lower Division Clerk (LDC) | 3 | UR: 2; PwD (blindness and low vision): 1 |
| Multi Tasking Staff (MTS) | 1 | UR |
| Driver (LMV) | 1 | UR |
| Total | 13 | 12 UR and 1 PwD |
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
Applicants must meet the qualification and experience requirements for the post they seek. The notification sets out the following educational criteria:
| Post | Required qualification |
|---|---|
| Architect | Degree in Architecture from a recognised university and registration with the Council of Architecture. |
| Assistant Engineer (Civil) | Degree in Civil Engineering from a recognised university. |
| Junior Engineer (Civil) | Degree or diploma in Civil Engineering from a recognised university or State Board. |
| Junior Engineer (Electrical) | Degree or diploma in Electrical Engineering from a recognised university or board. |
| Supervisor | Degree in Civil Engineering, or H.S.S.C. with a diploma in Civil Engineering; knowledge of AutoCAD is required. |
| Draughtsman | Degree in Civil Engineering, or H.S.S.C. with a diploma in Civil Engineering; knowledge of AutoCAD is required. |
| Technician | S.S.C. with an NCVT ITI certificate in the Electrical or Plumber trade. |
| Lower Division Clerk (LDC) | Higher Secondary School Certificate, or an AICTE-approved diploma from a State Board of Technical Education or equivalent; computer knowledge and typing speed of 30 words per minute are required. |
| Multi Tasking Staff (MTS) | S.S.C., or an ITI course in a relevant trade, or equivalent. |
| Driver (LMV) | S.S.C. or an ITI course, together with a driving licence for light vehicles. |
Relevant experience is required for several posts: three years in architectural design for Architect; three years in construction and maintenance of civil engineering works for Assistant Engineer (Civil); two years in the relevant field for either Junior Engineer; one year as a draughtsman for Supervisor and Draughtsman; and one year in the relevant field for Technician. The notification does not specify an experience requirement for LDC, MTS or Driver.
Applicants must have knowledge of Konkani, which is essential for all posts; Marathi is stated as desirable. The notification’s general guidelines also state that applicants should have knowledge of English, Hindi, Konkani and Marathi. Candidates must hold a 15-year residence certificate for Goa and a valid Employment Registration Card.
Age Limit
The maximum age is 45 years for all posts, calculated as of 12 October 2026. No minimum age is specified in the notification. The upper age limit may be relaxed for Government servants and candidates from reserved categories in accordance with Government instructions or orders; the notification does not state a specific number of years for this relaxation.
Application Fee
The notification does not mention an application fee for this recruitment.
How to Apply
- Obtain the prescribed application form from the Goa Rehabilitation Board Head Office in Panaji. Forms are available between 10:30 AM and 5:00 PM, except during the 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM lunch break.
- Complete the form carefully, attach a recent self-attested passport-size photograph and sign the declaration at the bottom of the form.
- Attach self-attested copies of the required documents: Birth Certificate, educational qualification certificates, experience certificates, valid Employment Registration Card, 15-year Goa Residence Certificate and category or caste certificate if applicable. Include the signed declaration.
- Submit a separate application for each post for which you wish to apply.
- Deliver the completed application by hand or send it by post to Goa Rehabilitation Board, BSNL Administrative Building, 6th Floor, Patto Plaza, Panaji-Goa 403001. It must reach the Board by 12 October 2026 at 5:00 PM; late applications will be rejected.
Salary & Pay Scale
These are regular posts with pay assigned under the 7th Pay Commission matrix. Architect and Assistant Engineer (Civil) are in Level 7; Junior Engineers are in Level 5; Supervisor and Draughtsman are in Level 4; Technician, LDC and Driver are in Level 2; and MTS is in Level 1. The notification does not provide the corresponding rupee figures. Selected employees will also receive the usual allowances admissible under Government of Goa rules.
Selection Process
Eligible applicants will be called for a written examination through call letters or SMS. Educational qualifications do not carry marks in the selection process. A computer test will also be held for posts where it applies. The final merit list will be based on the combined marks obtained in the written examination and computer test, as applicable. If candidates tie on marks, the older candidate will be ranked higher; if their dates of birth are also the same, the candidate with the higher educational qualification will be placed higher. Results will be published on the GRB notice board and at the Goa Government website.
Eligible candidates should review the official notification, confirm that they meet the residence and post-specific requirements, and ensure their application reaches the Goa Rehabilitation Board by 5:00 PM on 12 October 2026.
Important links
- Official notification and application form: https://www.goa.gov.in/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/rehabilitation-board.pdf
- Goa Government website: http://www.goa.gov.in
Frequently asked questions
How many vacancies are available in the Goa Rehabilitation Board recruitment? +
There are 13 vacancies across ten posts. The category total is 12 unreserved vacancies and one PwD vacancy for blindness and low vision; the PwD vacancy is included among the three LDC openings.
What is the last date and time to submit the application? +
The completed application must reach the Goa Rehabilitation Board by 12 October 2026 at 5:00 PM. Late applications will be rejected.
Can candidates from outside Goa apply? +
Applicants must provide a 15-year Goa Residence Certificate and a valid Employment Registration Card. The recruitment is intended for candidates who meet these Goa-related requirements.
What is the age limit for these posts? +
The maximum age is 45 years for all posts as of 12 October 2026. The upper limit may be relaxed for Government servants and reserved-category candidates under Government rules, but the notification does not specify the number of years.
Is there an application fee, and how do candidates apply? +
The notification does not mention an application fee. Candidates must obtain the prescribed form from the GRB Head Office, complete it with the required documents, and submit it by hand or post; a separate form is required for each post.
How will candidates be selected? +
Selection will be based on a written examination and a computer test where applicable. The final merit list uses marks from those tests, with age and then higher educational qualification used as tie-breakers.