DFDA Goa Recruitment 2021

DFDA Goa Recruitment 2021

Job description

Directorate of Food & Drugs Administration, Goa has issued an official notification for various Group C posts on its official website @dfda.goa.gov.in. A total of 65 vacancies have been announced for Food Safety Officer, Assistant Chemist (Food), Assistant Chemist (Drugs), Pharmacist, Laboratory Assistant, Junior Stenographer, Lower Division Clerk, Driver, Multi-Tasking Staff posts. The duly filled application forms can be sent to officials anytime from 01st March 2021 to 24th March 2021. Stay tuned with us, we will notify you once the link is activated.

DFDA Goa Recruitment 2021: Vacancy Details

A total of 65 vacancies has been announced by the Directorate of Food & Drugs Administration, Goa. The category-wise and post-wise vacancy details have been tabulated below.

SNoPost NameCategory-wise VacanciesTotal Vacancies
URSTOBCEWS
1Food Safety Officer0802070219
2Assistant Chemist (Food)0502030111
3Assistant Chemist (Drug)0202030108
4Pharmacist0201030107
5Laboratory Assistant020204
6Junior Stenographer0101
7Lower Division Clerk02030208 A person with a Disability (Deaf and hard of Hearing) – 01
8Driver010102
9Multi-Tasking Staff01020105 Person with Disability (Blindness and low vision) – 01
Total Vacancies2307250865 (Person with Disability- 02)


DFDA Goa Recruitment 2021: Eligibility Criteria

Education Qualification

PostEssential Educational qualifications
Food Safety Officer(1) (i) A Degree in Food Technology or Dairy Technology or Biotechnology or Oil Technology or Agricultural Science or Veterinary Science or Biochemistry or Microbiology or Master’s Degree in Chemistry or Degree in Medicine from a recognized University or
(ii) Any other equivalent/ recognized qualification notified by the Central Government, and Note: Selected candidate will have to successfully complete training as specified by the Food Authority in a recognized Institute or Institution approved for the purpose
(2) Knowledge of Konkani.
Desirable: Knowledge of Marathi.
Assistant Chemist
(Food )

(1) Master’s Degree in Chemistry or Biochemistry or Food Technology or Microbiology or Food and Drugs from a University established in India by Law or is an Associate of the Institution of Chemists (India) by examination in the section of Food Analysis conducted by the Institution of Chemists (India) or has an equivalent qualification recognized and notified by the Central Government for such purposes; and
(2) Not less than one year experience in the analysis of food or liquor or drugs by using sophisticated instruments like UV, Spectrophotometer, Gas Chromatography, etc. in a reputed organization. Or

(1) Degree in Science with Chemistry or Biochemistry or Food Technology or Microbiology or Food and Drugs from a University established in India by law or has an equivalent qualification recognized and notified by the Central Government for such purposes, and Not less than three years experience after Graduation in the analysis or Food or Liquor or drugs by using sophisticated instruments like UV Spectrophotometer, Gas Chromatography, etc. in a reputed organization.
(2) Knowledge of Konkani
Desirable: Knowledge of Marathi.

Assistant Chemist
(Drugs)
(1) Graduate in Pharmacy or Pharmaceutical Chemistry or Science with Chemistry or Microbiology of a University established in India by Law or has an equivalent  qualification recognized and notified by the Central Government for such purposes; and
(2) Not less than three years’ experience in the analysis of drugs in a reputed pharmaceutical manufacturing company including analysis of drugs by using equipment like UV Spectrophotometer, IR Spectrophotometer, High-Pressure Liquid Chromatography, Gas Chromatography, etc.
(3) Knowledge of Konkani
Desirable: Knowledge of Marathi
Pharmacist(1) Diploma in Pharmacy from Board of Technical Education or Degree in Pharmacy from recognized University.
(2) Should be registered with the State Council of Pharmacy
(3) Knowledge of Konkani.
Desirable:-
(i) Not less than three years experience as registered
Pharmacist.
(ii) Knowledge of Marathi.
Laboratory Assistant(1) Passed the Secondary School Certificate examination with Science subject from a Recognized Board/ Institution.
(2) Successful completion of Lab. Asstt/Lab. Technician
Course from a recognized institution.
(3) Knowledge of Konkani
Desirable: Knowledge of Marathi.
Junior Stenographer(1) Higher Secondary School Certificate from a recognized board or All India Council for Technical Education approved Diploma awarded by recognized State Board of Technical Education.
(2) Minimum 3 months certificate course computer.
(3) Speed of 100 words per minute in shorthand and 35
words per minute in typing.
(4) Knowledge of Konkani
Desirable: Knowledge of Marathi
Lower Division Clerk(1) Possessing Higher Secondary School Certificate or All India Council for Technical Education approved Diploma awarded by recognized State Board of Technical Education or equivalent qualifications from a recognized Institution
(2) Knowledge of computer application/ operations with
typing speed of 30 words per minute in English.
(3) Knowledge of Konkani
Desirable: Knowledge of Marathi
Driver(1) Passed the Secondary School Certificate Examination from a recognized Board/ Institution Or Successfully completed the course conducted by the Recognized Industrial Training Institute.
(2) Driving Licence for light vehicle
(3) Knowledge of Konkani
Desirable: Knowledge of Marathi
(Direct recruit will have to pass a practical Driving test conducted by the DSC before selection).
Multi-Tasking Staff(1) Passed Secondary School certificate examination from a recognized Board/ Institution Or Passed course conducted by Industrial Training Institute or equivalent qualification, in relevant trade from a recognized Board/ Institution.
(2) Knowledge of Konkani
Desirable: -Knowledge of Marathi.
Multi-tasking skills such as knowledge of operating office machines including computers.

Age Limit (as on 24/03/2021)

Age limit should not exceed 45 years

How to Apply For DFDA Goa Recruitment 2021

  1. Visit the official site of DFDA @ dfda.goa.gov.in.
  2. On the home page, navigate to the “News In Focus” and search for the “Advertisement for Group C posts along with Application Form” Link.
  3. Now click on that link and read the complete details of the DFDA Goa Group C Notification.
  4. Take a hard copy of the Application Form filled in with the necessary details and affixed with his/ her recent self-attested passport size photograph on the space provided and duly signed at the bottom of the application form shall be submitted by hand delivery/ through postal delivery to the below-mentioned address.

“Dhanwantari” Directorate of Food & Drugs Admn., Opp. The Shrine of Holy Cross, Bambolim – Goa. 403 202

DFDA Goa Recruitment 2021: Salary Structure

PostPay Scale
Food Safety OfficerLevel 5 of Pay of 7th CPC Rs.29,200/- + allowances as applicable
Assistant Chemist
(Food )
Level 5 of Pay of 7th CPC Rs.29,200/- + allowances as applicable.
Assistant Chemist
(Drugs)
Level 5 of Pay of 7th CPC Rs.29,200/- + allowances as applicable.
PharmacistLevel 5 of Pay of 7th CPC Rs.29,200/- + allowances as applicable
Laboratory AssistantLevel 4 of Pay of 7th CPC Rs.25,500/- + allowances as applicable
Junior StenographerLevel 4 of Pay of 7th CPC Rs.25,500/- + allowances as applicable
Lower Division ClerkLevel 2 of Pay of 7th CPC Rs.19,900/- + allowances as applicable.
DriverLevel 2 of Pay of 7th CPC Rs.19,900/- + allowances as applicable.
Multi-Tasking StaffLevel 1 of Pay of 7th CPC Rs.18,000/- + allowances as applicable


Job Summary

  • Opening Date: 01 March 2021
  • Closing Date: 24 March 2021
  • Vacancy: 65 Position
  • Location: Goa
  • Job Nature: Regular, Full time