The Goa Public Service Commission is a body created by the Constitution of India. The Commission advises the Government on all matters relating to State Civil Services referred to it under Article 320 (3) of the Constitution. The requisitions from the Government are received in the form of proposals indicating number of vacancies in a particular post in a department or cadre and the mode of filling up the vacancies. The mode of filling up the posts is either by direct recruitment inviting applications from the open market or by way of promotion from lower grades which are called feeder grades.

Post : Associate Professor in Pharmaceutical Chemistry

No of posts : 1 post

Scale of Pay : Rs. 37,400-67,000+9,000/- (pre-revised) (As per revised pay matrix level 13)

Age : Not exceeding 45 years.

Educational & Other Qualifications:-
Essential:
(i) Bachelors and Masters Degree in Pharmacy with First Class or equivalent either in Bachelors or Masters Degree and Ph. D. or equivalent in appropriate discipline.
(ii) Minimum of 5 years experience in Teaching/Research/Industry of which 2 years post Ph. D. experience is desirable.
(iii) Knowledge of Konkani.
Desirable:
(i) Knowledge of Marathi.
(ii) Post Ph. D. publications and guiding Ph. D. students is highly desirable.

In case of non-availability of suitable candidates with the knowledge of Konkani for the posts in professional colleges, Consultants in Directorate of Health Services and highly technical/scientific posts, the Goa Public Service Commission may recommend a candidate if otherwise found fit and this requirement can be relaxed by the Government, on the recommendation of the Goa Public Service Commission, if the Government is of the opinion that it is necessary or expedient so to do.

AGE RELAXATION
The Upper age limit shown against each post is relaxable upto 5 years for the candidates belonging to SC/ST, upto 3 years for candidates belonging to OBC , upto 5 years to blind, deaf – mute and orthopedically handicapped person (total 10 years for SC/ST & 8 years for OBC in respect of posts reserved for them) and upto 5 years for CFF. Age is relaxable for Government Servants upto 5 years as per the instructions issued by the Government from time to time.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
The candidates should satisfy himself/herself about his eligibility for the post applied for. The Commission would consider the applications of the candidates applying for the post with the requisite fee and on the basis of the information furnished in the online application and shall determine their eligibility only at the time of interview after verifying all the original documents.

APPLICATION FEE : The application fee for various categories of candidates shall be as under:
General Category candidates : Rs. 1000/-
SC, ST, OBC (Caste Certificate issued from State of Goa only) : Rs. 500/-
PH and EX- Servicemen : Rs. 500/-

APPLICATION FORM
a) The applicant should visit the Goa Public Service Commission web site goapsc.gov.in or Computer Based Examination Portal goaonlineexam.com and should register himself/herself. The applicant should note down the computer generated User ID and Password for future use. Once the registration is complete the applicant may proceed to fill the application form online.
b) Before filling the application, the applicant shall scan the self – passport size photograph and his/her signature as per prescribed specification.
c) Separate application should be submitted for each post, in case the candidate applies for more than one post.
d) The Commission shall not accept application form in any other mode other than online.

FILLING UP OF THE APPLICATION FORM
a) All the questions/items to be answered/filled as per the options provided therein. No item / question should be left blank or wrongly filled, as the information furnished therein would be used for deciding the eligibility and suitability of the candidates for being called for the selection process.
b) In application form under Educational Qualifications, candidates shall clearly mention the percentage (%) of marks obtained in the respective examination in column “Percentage of marks”. In case of grading in CGPA / GPA / SGPA etc, the percentage of marks shall be worked out according to the AICTE/UGC approved table of equivalence which is mention below. Failing to comply to these instructions may result in rejection of candidature.”
Grade point & Percentage
6.25 - 55 %
6.75 - 60%
7.25 - 65%
7.75 - 70%
8.25 - 75%

c) Candidates should ensure that they possess all certificates of their Educational Qualifications, Experience etc. with them in original on the date of application. It should also be ensured that the Caste Certificate is valid on the date of making the application.
d) The printout of the application form is not to be sent to the Commission.
e) Candidates are advised in their own interest to apply online much before the closing date and not to wait till the last date for depositing the fee to avoid possibility of disconnection/inability /failure to log on to the website on account of heavy load on internet or website jam.
f) The GPSC does not assume any responsibility for the candidates not being able to submit their applications within the last date on account of aforesaid reasons or for any other reason beyond the control of the GPSC.
g) The Candidates should ensure that they have filled in all the details with respect to their qualifications and experience in the online application form as per the essential requirements of the post. In case of teaching posts of Higher Education, Candidates should compulsorily enter their NET/SET (as applicable) in Educational qualification column along with the other essential qualifications for the post.
h) For any queries/difficulties regarding online application call on 9970552672(During Office Hours i.e 9.30 AM to 5.45 PM)
i) No phone calls from the candidates will be entertained on Commissions office Phone No.

a) After filling the application form online the candidate should upload his/her passport size photograph and signature as instructed. The different modes for making payment of the application fee and their charges shall be as under:- Once the application fee is paid and e-receipt is downloaded showing successful status, the process of submission of Form will be completed. Any change /editing of the application form shall not be allowed thereafter.
b) The applicants belonging to the SC, ST, OBC and CFF category of other states should apply under General Category and have to pay the application fees for General Category applicants/candidates. The application fee paid by the candidate is not refundable.
c) Application without the prescribed application fee, in the manner narrated above shall be summarily rejected and no correspondence/representation will be entertained against the rejection.
d) After making successful payment of the Application Fee, the candidate shall download the Receipt of his/her payment.
e) Candidates making the payment by offline mode(e-Challan) should strictly submit the copy of e-challan in the office of the Commission on or before the last day of submission of application failing which commission will not be responsible for cancelling the candidature.

The last date for filling up the applications is 22.05.2020.