Directorate of Health Services Goa — Directorate of Health Services
The Directorate of Health Services Goa has issued an official recruitment notification for Surgeon, Medical Officer, and Other Posts, announcing a total of 58 vacancies located in Goa. The online application window opens on 19 October 2026 and closes on 29 October 2026. To be eligible, applicants must hold A recognized Medical qualification included in the First or Second Schedule or Part II of the Third Schedule to the Indian Medical Council Act 1956 or equivalent degree, Master/Bachelor in Occupational Therapy, M.Sc/B.Sc in Audiology and Speech Language Pathology, Graduate with specialized training, or B.E. (Mechanical/Biomedical) with relevant experience. and be within the prescribed age limit of Not exceeding 45 years or up to 60 years for specific medical specialist posts as per norms., with category relaxation applicable as per government guidelines. Selected candidates will receive an approved pay scale of Rs. 27,500/- to Rs. 2,00,000/- per month (consolidated). The selection procedure comprises Selection is based on document verification followed by a direct walk-in interview on scheduled dates.. For complete guidelines, syllabus breakdown, and official notification PDF, refer to the verified information below on ApplySarkariJob.
| Application Start | 19 Oct 2026 |
|---|---|
| Last Date to Apply |
29 Oct 2026
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| Exam Date | 19 Oct 2026 |
| Interview Date / Walk-in | 19 Oct 2026 |
| Post Name |
💼 Surgeon
💼 Medical Officer
💼 Other Posts
|
|---|---|
| Total Vacancies | 58 |
| Qualification | A recognized Medical qualification included in the First or Second Schedule or Part II of the Third Schedule to the Indian Medical Council Act 1956 or equivalent degree, Master/Bachelor in Occupational Therapy, M.Sc/B.Sc in Audiology and Speech Language Pathology, Graduate with specialized training, or B.E. (Mechanical/Biomedical) with relevant experience. |
| Age Limit | Not exceeding 45 years or up to 60 years for specific medical specialist posts as per norms. |
| Salary | Rs. 27,500/- to Rs. 2,00,000/- per month (consolidated) |
| Application Fee |
General: ₹0
OBC: ₹0
EWS: ₹0
SC: ₹0
ST: ₹0
fee_exempted: Yes
payment_mode: No Application Fee
|
| Selection Process | Selection is based on document verification followed by a direct walk-in interview on scheduled dates. |
| Post / Designation | UR | OBC | SC | ST | EWS | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Surgeon | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Orthopedic Surgeon | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Anesthetist | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Radiologist | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Physician | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Psychiatrist | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Echo Cardiologist | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Intensivist / Consultant (ICU) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Medical Officer | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Occupational Therapist | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Speech Therapist | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Behavior Therapist | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Technical Staff (Engineer) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Consolidated Total | 58 | - | - | - | - | 58 |
Rs. 27,500/- to Rs. 2,00,000/- per month consolidated depending on post
Cut-off Date: As per recruitment norms — Candidates must be between 18 to 60 years (General category). Category-wise relaxation and exact DOB boundaries are shown below.
| Category | Min Age | Max Age | Relaxation | DOB Must Be Between |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General (UR) | 18 yrs | 60 yrs | — | 30 Oct 1966 to 29 Oct 2008 |
| EWS | 18 yrs | 60 yrs | — | 30 Oct 1966 to 29 Oct 2008 |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 18 yrs | 63 yrs | +3 yrs | 30 Oct 1963 to 29 Oct 2008 |
| SC (Scheduled Caste) | 18 yrs | 65 yrs | +5 yrs | 30 Oct 1961 to 29 Oct 2008 |
| ST (Scheduled Tribe) | 18 yrs | 65 yrs | +5 yrs | 30 Oct 1961 to 29 Oct 2008 |
| PwD (General) | 18 yrs | 70 yrs | +10 yrs | 30 Oct 1956 to 29 Oct 2008 |
Prescribed Age: 18–60 Years (As on As per recruitment norms)
Official Prescribed Pay: Rs. 27,500/- to Rs. 2,00,000/- per month (consolidated)
The Directorate of Health Services Goa has officially released an employment notification inviting qualified medical professionals, therapists, and technical specialists to fill 58 vacancies on a contractual basis. Professionals seeking healthcare opportunities can explore all latest Goa Government Jobs across various regional hospitals and health units managed by the state administration. This drive offers immediate placements through direct walk-in interviews, eliminating the standard multi-stage written examination process.
| Sr. No. | Designation | No. of Posts |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Surgeon | 01 |
| 2. | Orthopedic Surgeon | 02 |
| 3. | Anesthetist | 03 |
| 4. | Radiologist | 05 |
| 5. | Physician | 02 |
| 6. | Psychiatrist | 04 |
| 7. | Echo Cardiologist | 02 |
| 8. | Intensivist / Consultant (ICU) | 02 |
| 9. | Medical Officer | 29 |
| 10. | Occupational Therapist | 01 |
| 11. | Speech Therapist | 02 |
| 12. | Behavior Therapist | 02 |
| 13. | Technical Staff (Engineer) | 03 |
| Post | Qualification Required |
|---|---|
| Surgeon / Orthopedic Surgeon / Anesthetist / Radiologist / Physician / Psychiatrist | A recognized Medical qualification included in the First or Second Schedule or Part II of the Third Schedule (other than licentiate qualifications) to the Indian Medical Council Act 1956. Holders of educational qualifications included in Part- II of the Third Schedule should also fulfill the conditions stipulated in the sub-section (3) of the section 13 of the I.M.C. Act, 1956. |
| Echo Cardiologist | (i) Post-Graduate degree qualifications in the General Medicine or Post-Graduate degree qualification in Respiratory Medicine with fellowship in ECHO Cardiology OR Post-Graduate degree qualifications in the General Medicine or Post-Graduate degree qualification in Respiratory Medicine with certificate in ECHO Cardiology and 01 year experience. |
| Intensivist / Consultant (ICU) | A recognized medical qualification included in the first or second schedule or part II of the third schedule to the Indian Medical Council Act 1956. Holders of educational qualification included in Part II of the third schedule should also fulfill the conditions stipulated in sub section (3) of section 13 of the IMC Act 1956 AND MD Anesthesia / Equivalent degree OR MD in general medicine / Equivalent degree with 1 year experience in intensive care OR MD in respiratory medicine with 1 year experience in intensive care OR MBBS Graduate with 2 years certificate course in critical medicine/intensive care with 1 year work experience. (Note: For MBBS Graduate with MCI recognized certificate course in critical medicine/intensive care, remuneration is Rs. 1,60,000/-) |
| Medical Officer | (i) Medical qualification included in the First or Second Schedule or Part II of the Third Schedule (other than licentiate qualifications) to the Indian Medical Council Act 1956. Holders of educational qualifications included in Part- II of the Third Schedule should fulfill the conditions stipulated in the section 18 (3) of the I.M.C. Act, 1956 or a degree of Goa Medical School. (ii) Completion of compulsory rotating Internship. |
| Occupational Therapist | Master in Occupational Therapy / Bachelor in Occupational Therapy from a recognized institution. (Desirable: 01 year experience working with children and interest in Pediatric Neuro-rehabilitation) |
| Speech Therapist | M. Sc or B. Sc in Audiology and Speech Language Pathology from a recognized institution. (Desirable: 6 months experience in Speech Therapy) |
| Behavior Therapist | Graduate in any field from a recognized institution with specialized training in Behavior Therapy for Autism from reputed institute. (Desirable: 1 year experience in Behavior Therapy) |
| Technical Staff (Engineer) | B.E. (Mechanical) or B.E. in Biomedical Engineering with one year experience. |
| Post | Pay Level / Pay |
|---|---|
| Surgeon, Orthopedic Surgeon, Anesthetist, Radiologist, Physician, Psychiatrist, Echo Cardiologist | Rs. 1,20,000/- per month (consolidated) |
| Intensivist / Consultant (ICU) | Rs. 2,00,000/- per month (consolidated); Rs. 1,60,000/- for MBBS Graduate with MCI recognized certificate course in critical medicine/intensive care |
| Medical Officer | Rs. 95,000/- per month (consolidated) |
| Occupational Therapist, Speech Therapist | Rs. 28,900/- per month (consolidated) |
| Behavior Therapist | Rs. 27,500/- per month (consolidated) |
| Technical Staff (Engineer) | Rs. 35,000/- per month (consolidated) |
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The 58 openings span across multiple medical specialties, clinical therapy disciplines, and technical engineering branches. Review the comprehensive vacancy breakdown below:
| Post Name | Number of Vacancies | Experience Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Surgeon | 1 | Required as per norms |
| Orthopedic Surgeon | 2 | Required as per norms |
| Anesthetist | 3 | Required as per norms |
| Radiologist | 5 | Required as per norms |
| Physician | 2 | Required as per norms |
| Psychiatrist | 4 | Required as per norms |
| Echo Cardiologist | 2 | Required as per norms |
| Intensivist / Consultant (ICU) | 2 | Required as per norms |
| Medical Officer | 29 | Internship completed |
| Occupational Therapist | 1 | As per departmental rules |
| Speech Therapist | 2 | As per departmental rules |
| Behavior Therapist | 2 | As per departmental rules |
| Technical Staff (Engineer) | 3 | Relevant experience required |
Applicants must fulfill strict educational benchmarks stipulated by the Directorate of Health Services Goa. For Medical Officer positions, candidates must possess a recognized medical qualification included in the First, Second, or Part II of the Third Schedule to the Indian Medical Council Act 1956, or an equivalent Goa Medical School degree accompanied by completion of a compulsory rotating internship.
For therapy and technical roles, candidates must hold a Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy, an M.Sc or B.Sc in Audiology and Speech Language Pathology, a relevant Graduate degree with specialized training, or a B.E. degree in Mechanical or Biomedical Engineering with appropriate working background.
The upper age limit is set at not exceeding 45 years for general posts, while specialist medical posts allow candidates up to 60 years of age. Category-wise age relaxations are fully applicable as per instructions and standing orders issued by the Government of Goa.
Selected candidates will be engaged on a contractual basis under Level 10 pay parameters, receiving consolidated remuneration ranging between Rs. 27,500/- and Rs. 2,00,000/- per month depending upon the post hierarchy.
The official recruitment notification confirms that there is no application fee required from candidates. The application process is completely free of cost for all categories, including General, OBC, EWS, SC, and ST applicants.
The selection methodology is completely free of written tests or computer-based examinations. It consists of direct document verification followed immediately by a walk-in interview conducted at the designated departmental office in Panaji, Goa.
Candidates appearing for the walk-in interviews must bring the following documents in both original and self-attested photocopy formats to secure eligibility during Stage 1 verification:
Candidates must ensure strict adherence to reporting timelines. No traveling allowance or dearness allowance (TA/DA) will be disbursed by the department for attending the walk-in interviews. Ensure all original credentials are neatly organized in a folder to facilitate quick processing during verification.
Review the official source documents before attending the interview venue:
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