Directorate of Health Services Goa (DHS Goa) Recruitment 2026 – Various Medical & Allied Health Posts

📋 Recruitment Overview

Organization	Directorate of Health Services Goa (DHS Goa) (DHS Goa)
Job Category	Medical
Eligibility Qualification	B.A. (bachelor's-degree), B.Sc. (bsc), B.E. (be), MBBS (mbbs), M.A. (master's-degree), M.Sc. (msc), MD (md)
Number of Vacancies	58 Posts
Salary / Pay Scale	- 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 graduates with MCI-recognized certificate in critical medicine. - 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).
Age Limits	Maximum 60 Years
Gender Eligibility	both
Experience Required	- 15 years of residence in Goa (mandatory for all posts). - Post-specific experience (e.g., 1 year for Echo Cardiologist, 1 year for Intensivist/Consultant (ICU), 1 year for Occupational Therapist, 6 months for Speech Therapist).
Application Fee	No application fee mentioned in the notification.

📄 Details & Description

- Directorate of Health Services Goa (DHS Goa) is recruiting for 58 contract-based vacancies across various medical and allied health posts.
- Positions include Surgeon, Orthopedic Surgeon, Anesthetist, Radiologist, Physician, Psychiatrist, Echo Cardiologist, Intensivist/Consultant (ICU), Medical Officer, Occupational Therapist, Speech Therapist, Behavior Therapist, and Technical Staff (Engineer).
- All appointments are purely on a contract basis with no permanent tenure.
- 15 years of residence in Goa is mandatory for all posts.
- Knowledge of Konkani is desirable for all positions.
- Selection will be based on document verification followed by a walk-in interview.

🎓 Eligibility Criteria

- Surgeon, Orthopedic Surgeon, Anesthetist, Radiologist, Physician, Psychiatrist, Intensivist/Consultant (ICU), Medical Officer: Recognized medical qualification under the Indian Medical Council Act 1956 (First/Second Schedule or Part II of Third Schedule).
- Echo Cardiologist: Postgraduate degree in General Medicine or Respiratory Medicine with a fellowship/certificate in ECHO Cardiology or 1 year of experience in the field.
- Intensivist/Consultant (ICU) (additional criteria): MD in Anesthesia/General Medicine with 1 year of experience in intensive care, or MBBS with a 2-year certificate course in critical medicine/intensive care + 1 year of work experience.
- Medical Officer: Medical qualification under Indian Medical Council Act 1956 or Goa Medical School degree, with completion of compulsory rotating internship.
- Occupational Therapist: Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy from a recognized institution. 1 year of experience working with children (desirable).
- Speech Therapist: M.Sc. or B.Sc. in Audiology and Speech Language Pathology from a recognized institution. 6 months of experience in Speech Therapy (desirable).
- Behavior Therapist: Graduate degree with specialized training in Behavior Therapy for Autism from a reputed institute. 1 year of experience (desirable).
- Technical Staff (Engineer): B.E. in Mechanical or Biomedical Engineering with 1 year of experience.

⚙️ Selection Process

- Document verification followed by a walk-in interview on specified dates.
- Candidates must bring original and photocopies of certificates, testimonials, and application form for verification.
- No written test or online examination is mentioned.

🏷️ Category Eligibility & Reservations

All

📂 Required Documents

- Application form (self-prepared).
- Original and self-attested photocopies of:
Birth certificate
Educational qualification certificates
Internship completion certificate (for medical posts: Sr. No. 1–9)
Goa Medical Council registration (for medical posts: Sr. No. 1–9)
Valid employment card (for non-medical posts: Sr. No. 10–13)
15 years residence in Goa certificate
* Experience certificate (wherever applicable)

💳 Application Fee Details

No application fee mentioned in the notification.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Q. How many vacancies are available for the DHS Goa Recruitment 2026?

There are a total of 58 contract vacancies across various medical and allied health posts in the Directorate of Health Services Goa (DHS Goa) Recruitment 2026.

Q. What is the reporting time for the walk-in interview on 19 October 2026?

Candidates for Surgeon, Anesthetist, Physician, Medical Officer, Occupational Therapist, and Behavior Therapist must report at 9:30 AM, while those for Orthopedic Surgeon and Radiologist must report at 2:30 PM.

Q. Is there an application fee for the DHS Goa Recruitment 2026?

No, the notification does not mention any application fee for the DHS Goa Recruitment 2026.

Q. What is the maximum age limit for the Intensivist/Consultant (ICU) post?

The maximum age limit for the Intensivist/Consultant (ICU) post is not exceeding 60 years, as per the notification.

Q. Do I need to have a residence certificate for the DHS Goa Recruitment 2026?

Yes, candidates must possess a 15 years residence in Goa certificate as a mandatory eligibility condition for all posts.