Goa PSC Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for Psychiatric Nursing Post

Important dates and overview

This notification is for a single teaching post under the Public Health Department. Applications are not accepted offline as a recruitment form; candidates have to complete the application online and then finish the fee step as required.

Vacancy, department and pay

For candidates comparing this opening with other teaching posts, the key point is that this is a specialized psychiatric nursing post rather than a general nursing faculty recruitment.

Eligibility criteria

The official advertisement lists the following qualifications for this post.

• Master's degree in Psychiatric Nursing recognized by the Indian Nursing Council.
• Five years of teaching experience in Nursing after post graduation.
• Knowledge of Konkani.

The notification also lists the following as desirable qualifications:

• Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing.
• Knowledge of Marathi.

Candidates should make sure that all qualification and experience certificates are valid and available on the date of submission of the application. GPSC instructions state that if a candidate does not possess valid qualification certificates or essential experience certificates on that date, the candidature will be treated as invalid.

Age limit and relaxation

The upper age limit for the Assistant Professor post is not exceeding 45 years.

The age-relaxation benefit is governed by GPSC's general instructions and supporting certificates may be required wherever applicable.

Application fee

GPSC states that OBC benefit applies only when the caste certificate is issued from the State of Goa. Applicants belonging to SC, ST, OBC, CFF and EWS categories from other states have to apply under the General category and pay the General fee.

The fee can be paid online, or through e-challan at an SBI branch in Goa. Once the fee is successfully paid and the e-receipt shows successful status, the form submission process is treated as complete.

How to apply online

1. Visit the GPSC website or the Goa Government CBES portal.
2. Register and note down the generated user ID and password for future use.
3. Fill the online application form carefully for the Assistant Professor in Psychiatric Nursing post.
4. Upload the scanned passport-size photograph and signature in the prescribed format.
5. Pay the application fee through the available online mode or generate an e-challan for SBI branch payment in Goa.
6. Download the payment receipt after successful payment.
7. Download the completed application form for your record after the payment is reflected successfully.

A separate application has to be submitted for each post if a candidate applies to more than one advertised position.

Selection process

The advertisement does not announce a fixed post-specific exam schedule. GPSC has stated that mere possession of the minimum qualification does not automatically entitle a candidate to be called for interview.

Where the number of applications is large, the Commission may shortlist eligible candidates for interview. The shortlisting may be based on one or more of the following:

• A written test or Computer Based Recruitment Test.
• Percentage of marks in the qualifying examination.
• Higher qualifications over and above the minimum prescribed.
• Preferential experience, wherever applicable.
• Any other suitable criterion decided by the Commission.

Depending on the requirements of the post and the number of applications received, the final selection may be through only an interview, or through a test followed by interview. The Commission will communicate the nature of the selection process in advance if a test is to be held.

Documents and details to keep ready

Before starting the form, candidates should keep the following ready:

• Scanned passport-size photograph.
• Scanned signature.
• Master's degree certificate in Psychiatric Nursing recognized by the Indian Nursing Council.
• Teaching experience certificate showing five years of experience in Nursing after post graduation.
• Proof of date of birth.
• Caste or category certificate, if applicable.
• Marriage certificate or proof of name change, if applicable.

If a candidate is shortlisted, GPSC may ask for self-authenticated copies of educational certificates, experience certificate, birth proof, category certificate, signed hard copy of the application and other relevant documents within the stipulated time.

Important instructions for applicants

• Applications have to be submitted online only.
• The printout of the application form is not to be sent to the Commission at the initial application stage.
• Candidates are advised not to wait for the last date because heavy load on the portal can cause submission issues.
• If payment is made through e-challan, the stamped copy has to be produced to the Commission's office on or before the last date of application.
• Applications with fee payment made after the last date are liable to be rejected.
• If a mistake is made in the online form, the candidate can seek correction by sending an email request within three days from the last date of application. GPSC allows one edit within one week from the last date of submission of the correction request.
• Candidates already in service should inform their employer. The employer's no-objection communication should reach the Commission within fifteen days from the closing date.

Official Links

• Goa PSC Advertisement No. 04 Year 2026 PDF
• Goa PSC Advertisements Page
• Goa PSC Apply Online Portal
• GPSC General Instructions to Candidates