DGQA Technician Recruitment 2026 for 14 Posts, Apply Offline
DGQA Technician Recruitment 2026: 14 Technician (Skilled and Semi Skilled) Group C Industrial Posts
Ministry of Defence Recruitment for ITI Holders — Apply Offline by Post to Secunderabad
The Directorate General of Quality Assurance (DGQA), under the Department of Defence Production, Ministry of Defence, has released a notification for 14 Technician posts — 7 Technician (Skilled) and 7 Technician (Semi Skilled). These are Group C, Non-Ministerial, Industrial posts. The application mode is offline only — you need to send a physical application by Registered or Speed Post to the Controllerate of Quality Assurance (Systems), Secunderabad. The advertisement was published in Employment News issue of . The closing date is 21 days from publication, which means for general candidates.
You need Matriculation plus ITI in the relevant trade for Technician (Skilled) posts, with one year of experience. For Technician (Semi Skilled), just ITI pass in any trade is enough. Age limit is 18 to 27 years as on the closing date, with relaxation for SC/ST (5 years), OBC (3 years), and Ex-Servicemen. The salary is decent — Technician (Semi Skilled) gets Rs. 18,000 to Rs. 56,900 at Level-1, and Technician (Skilled) gets Rs. 19,900 to Rs. 63,200 at Level-2, as per 7th CPC. Plus all central government allowances like DA, HRA, and TA.
See, this is a defence ministry recruitment, so the selection process is straightforward — a written test of 100 marks followed by a trade test of 100 marks. No interview. The written test covers Reasoning, General Awareness, English, and Numerical Aptitude. And there is no negative marking, which is a big relief. The posts are spread across Secunderabad, Bengaluru, Jabalpur, and Chandigarh. So if you have ITI qualification and want a central government job, apply before . One thing — you need to send a self-addressed envelope with Rs. 55 postal stamp along with the application for the admit card.
Key Details
- Conducting Authority: Directorate General of Quality Assurance (DGQA), Ministry of Defence
- Recruiting Authority: Controllerate of Quality Assurance (Systems), Secunderabad
- Advertisement No.: CQA(S)/2026/Tech(SS) and Tech(SK)
- Total Vacancies: 14 (7 Skilled + 7 Semi Skilled)
- Application Mode: Offline — Registered/Speed Post only
- Last Date to Apply: (21 days from publication)
- Age Limit: 18–27 Years (as on closing date)
- Official Website: mod.gov.in
Eligibility & Salary
- Qualification: Matriculation + ITI in relevant trade (Skilled) / ITI in any trade (Semi Skilled)
- Experience: 1 year for Skilled; Not required for Semi Skilled
- Pay Scale: Rs. 18,000–56,900 (Level-1) / Rs. 19,900–63,200 (Level-2)
- Job Location: Secunderabad, Bengaluru, Jabalpur, Chandigarh
- Selection Process: Written Test + Trade Test
- Probation: 2 years
DGQA Technician Recruitment 2026 — Important Dates and Application Fee
Application Closing Date: 21 Days from Employment News Publication — No Fee
The advertisement was published in the Employment News issue of . The closing date for applications is 21 days from the date of publication for general candidates, which works out to approximately . For candidates from Assam, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram, Manipur, Nagaland, Tripura, Sikkim, Ladakh, Lahaul and Spiti, Pangi Sub-Division of Chamba District (HP), Andaman and Nicobar Islands, and Lakshadweep, the closing date is 28 days from publication. So check the exact Employment News publication date and count accordingly.
Tip: Since the closing date is calculated from the Employment News publication date, not a fixed calendar date, count carefully. And send your application by Registered or Speed Post — ordinary post is not accepted. Applications received after the closing date, even due to postal delay, will be rejected.
Application Fee
No application fee is mentioned. However, every applicant must submit one self-addressed envelope (30cm x 12cm) affixed with a postal stamp of Rs. 55 along with the application, for despatch of the admit card. This is mandatory — without this envelope, you will not receive the admit card.
DGQA Technician Recruitment 2026 — Vacancy Details and Eligibility
14 Technician Posts Across 6 Establishments — ITI Required
The 14 vacancies are spread across six establishment codes under different Controllerates. The posts are for Technician (Skilled) and Technician (Semi Skilled) in various trades. The locations include Secunderabad (Telangana), Bengaluru (Karnataka), Jabalpur (Madhya Pradesh), and Chandigarh. Selected candidates are appointed on two years probation and are liable to serve anywhere in India, including field and remote areas.
Establishment-Wise Vacancy Breakdown
- Technician (Skilled) — SC-009, Secunderabad: 4 Posts (UR-3, OBC-1)
- Technician (Semi Skilled) — BLR-006, Bengaluru: 3 Posts (UR-1, OBC-1, ST-1)
- Technician (Semi Skilled) — BLR-046, Bengaluru: 1 Post (UR-1)
- Technician (Skilled) — BLR-046, Bengaluru: 2 Posts (UR-2)
- Technician (Semi Skilled) — JBP-011, Jabalpur: 1 Post (UR-1)
- Technician (Semi Skilled) — CHD-002, Chandigarh: 2 Posts (UR-1, OBC-1)
- Technician (Skilled) — SC-009/1, Secunderabad: 1 Post (UR-1)
- Total: 14
Eligibility Criteria
- Technician (Skilled): Matriculation (10th pass) from recognized Board AND ITI Pass Certificate in specified trade or equivalent Defence Services Tradesman Course approved by Central/State Government AND one year experience in specified trade from recognized organization
- Technician (Semi Skilled): ITI pass in any trade or equivalent Defence Services Tradesman course approved by Central/State Government
- Age Limit: 18 to 27 years as on closing date
- Date of Birth Proof: 10th/Matriculation certificate or Birth Certificate only (Aadhaar not accepted)
Age Relaxation
- SC/ST: 5 years (for SC/ST reserved vacancies only)
- OBC: 3 years (for OBC reserved vacancies only)
- Ex-Servicemen (UR): 3 years after deducting military service
- Ex-Servicemen (OBC): 6 years after deducting military service
- Ex-Servicemen (SC/ST): 8 years after deducting military service
- Departmental (3+ years service): Up to 40 years (UR), 43 years (OBC), 45 years (SC/ST)
DGQA Technician Recruitment 2026 — Exam Pattern and Selection Process
Selection Stages
- Stage 1: Written Test — 100 marks, 90 minutes, Objective MCQ
- Stage 2: Trade Test — 100 marks, minimum qualifying 40 marks
- Stage 3: Final Merit — based on both tests, post-wise and trade-wise
- No interview
Written Test Pattern
- Part (i): General Intelligence and Reasoning — 25 questions, 25 marks
- Part (ii): General Awareness — 25 questions, 25 marks
- Part (iii): English Language and Comprehension — 25 questions, 25 marks (English only)
- Part (iv): Numerical Aptitude — 25 questions, 25 marks
- Total: 100 questions, 100 marks, 90 minutes
- Negative Marking: None
- Medium: Parts (i), (ii), (iv) in English and Hindi; Part (iii) in English only
DGQA Technician Recruitment 2026 — Salary and Job Profile
7th CPC Pay Matrix Level-1 and Level-2 — Plus All Central Government Allowances
Selected candidates will draw pay as per the 7th CPC Pay Matrix. Technician (Semi Skilled) falls at Level-1 (Rs. 18,000 to Rs. 56,900) and Technician (Skilled) at Level-2 (Rs. 19,900 to Rs. 63,200). In addition to basic pay, you get Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance, Transport Allowance, Children Education Allowance, Leave Travel Concession, medical facilities, CSD facilities, and other allowances as per Government of India rules. You will be covered under the National Pension Scheme (NPS) or Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) as applicable. So this is a proper central government job with all benefits — not contractual.
Job Profile
- Quality assurance and inspection work at defence establishments
- Technical testing and evaluation of equipment and materials
- Maintenance and calibration of testing instruments
- Documentation and record keeping of quality checks
- Working at DGQA establishments across Secunderabad, Bengaluru, Jabalpur, and Chandigarh
- Liable to serve anywhere in India including field and remote areas
DGQA Technician Recruitment 2026 — How to Apply
Offline Application Only — Send by Registered/Speed Post to Secunderabad
There is no online application facility. You must fill the application in the prescribed format (Appendix A), type it in English on A4 size paper, and send it by Registered or Speed Post to the Controllerate of Quality Assurance (Systems), Secunderabad. Applications received after the closing date will be rejected without correspondence.
How to Apply
- Step 1: Read the notification published in Employment News (8–14 August 2026 issue) carefully
- Step 2: Fill the application in prescribed format (Appendix A) in English on A4 size paper
- Step 3: Attach Admit Card in prescribed format — Appendix B for Semi Skilled or Appendix C for Skilled — in duplicate
- Step 4: Affix one self-attested passport-size photo on application form, and one on each of the two admit card copies (3 photos total)
- Step 5: Enclose a self-addressed envelope (30cm x 12cm) with Rs. 55 postal stamp
- Step 6: Superscribe envelope: "APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF [Post Name] AND CATEGORY [SC/ST/OBC/UR]"
- Step 7: Send by Registered/Speed Post to: Controllerate of Quality Assurance (Systems), DGQA Technical Complex, Manovikas Nagar P.O., Secunderabad – 500009
Important Instructions
- Applications must reach before the closing date — postal delay is not accepted
- Government/PSU employees must apply through proper channel with NOC from Head of Office
- Without NOC, applications are summarily rejected
- Date of birth must be as per 10th/Matriculation certificate — Aadhaar is not accepted
- Carry original documents for verification during written/trade test
DGQA Technician Recruitment 2026 — Documents Required
Documents to Submit with Application
- Duly completed application in Appendix A, signed and dated
- Admit Card in Appendix B (Semi Skilled) or Appendix C (Skilled) — in duplicate
- Self-attested copies of educational and technical qualification certificates
- Self-attested copy of Date of Birth Certificate
- Self-attested copy of Aadhaar Card
- Three recent passport-size photographs (self-attested)
- Self-addressed envelope (30cm x 12cm) with Rs. 55 postal stamp
Additional Documents (If Applicable)
- Self-attested copy of Caste Certificate (for SC/ST/OBC candidates)
- NOC from Head of Office (for Government/PSU employees)
- Discharge Book and PPO (for Ex-Servicemen)
- Experience certificate (for Technician Skilled post)
- Carry all originals during written test and trade test
DGQA Technician Recruitment 2026 — Important Links and Follow Us
Official Recruitment Links
- Employment News Notification — Published in 8–14 August 2026 issue
- Application Address: Controllerate of Quality Assurance (Systems), DGQA Technical Complex, Manovikas Nagar P.O., Secunderabad – 560009
- Official Website — mod.gov.in
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DGQA Technician Recruitment 2026 — Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. How many vacancies are there in DGQA Technician Recruitment 2026?
There are 14 vacancies — 7 for Technician (Skilled) and 7 for Technician (Semi Skilled), spread across Secunderabad, Bengaluru, Jabalpur, and Chandigarh.
Q2. What is the qualification for DGQA Technician posts?
Technician (Skilled): Matriculation plus ITI in specified trade with 1 year experience. Technician (Semi Skilled): ITI pass in any trade. Both require Indian nationality.
Q3. What is the age limit for DGQA Technician Recruitment 2026?
18 to 27 years as on the application closing date. Age relaxation: SC/ST 5 years, OBC 3 years, Ex-Servicemen 3 years after deducting military service, Departmental candidates up to 40 years.
Q4. What is the salary for DGQA Technician posts?
Technician (Semi Skilled): Rs. 18,000–56,900 (Level-1). Technician (Skilled): Rs. 19,900–63,200 (Level-2). Plus DA, HRA, TA, and other Central Government allowances.
Q5. Is there any application fee for DGQA Technician Recruitment 2026?
No application fee. But you must submit a self-addressed envelope with Rs. 55 postal stamp for receiving the admit card.
Q6. Can I apply online for DGQA Technician Recruitment 2026?
No. There is no online application. The application must be sent physically by Registered or Speed Post to Controllerate of Quality Assurance (Systems), Secunderabad.
Q7. What is the selection process for DGQA Technician Recruitment 2026?
Written Test (100 marks, 90 minutes, no negative marking) followed by Trade Test (100 marks, minimum 40 to qualify). No interview. Merit list is prepared post-wise and trade-wise.
Q8. Where will the DGQA Technician posting be?
Initial posting stations are at Secunderabad, Bengaluru, Jabalpur, and Chandigarh. Selected candidates are liable to serve anywhere in India, including field and remote areas, as per organizational requirement.
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