Section 18(1)(a) in The Goa, Daman and Diu Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Rules, 1975
(a)He/She has been a resident of the State of Goa for not less than two years prior to the date of commencement of HSSC Examination for which he/she desires to appear. However the deficiency, if any, in the period of two years residence in the State may be condoned by the Chairman on genuine grounds.