The Directorate General of Quality Assurance (DGQA), Department of Defence Production, Ministry of Defence, Government of India, has invited applications for Direct Recruitment to 07 Technician (Semi Skilled) and 07 Technician (Skilled) Group 'C', Non-Ministerial, Industrial posts vide Advertisement No. CQA(S)/2026/Tech(SS) & Tech(SK), published in Employment News, 8–14 August 2026. DGQA Technician Recruitment 2026 does not use an online application portal - eligible candidates must send a duly filled physical application by Registered or Speed Post to the Controllerate of Quality Assurance (Systems), Secunderabad.
Quick answers: DGQA is recruiting for 14 Technician posts (07 Skilled + 07 Semi Skilled) across six establishment codes in Secunderabad, Bengaluru, Jabalpur, and Chandigarh. Only Indian Nationals aged 18–27 years (as on the application closing date) with Matriculation + ITI/relevant trade qualification can apply. There is no online application; candidates must post their application by Registered/Speed Post. The closing date is 21 days from the date of publication of the advertisement in Employment News (28 days for candidates from specified remote/northeastern regions and island territories). Selection is through a Written Test followed by a Trade Test - there is no interview.
DGQA Technician Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Directorate General of Quality Assurance (DGQA) |
| Recruiting Authority | Controllerate of Quality Assurance (Systems), Secunderabad |
| Ministry/Department | Department of Defence Production, Ministry of Defence, Government of India |
| Advertisement No. | CQA(S)/2026/Tech(SS) & Tech(SK) |
| Published In | Employment News, 8–14 August 2026 issue |
| Posts | Technician (Skilled) and Technician (Semi Skilled), Group 'C', Non-Ministerial, Industrial |
| Total Vacancies | 14 (07 Technician Semi Skilled + 07 Technician Skilled) |
| Nature of Recruitment | Direct Recruitment; two-year probation on selection |
| Mode of Application | Offline - physical application sent by Registered/Speed Post (no online portal) |
| Mode of Selection | Written Test (Objective/MCQ) followed by Trade Test; no interview |
| Posting Locations | Secunderabad (Telangana), Bengaluru (Karnataka), Jabalpur (Madhya Pradesh), Chandigarh |
| Application Address | Controllerate of Quality Assurance (Systems), DGQA Technical Complex, Manovikas Nagar P.O., Secunderabad – 500009 |
DGQA Technician Vacancy 2026 – Establishment-Wise Details
The 14 DGQA Technician vacancies are spread across six establishment codes under different Controllerates/Quality Assurance Establishments. Category-wise distribution as per the notification is shown below.
| S. No. | Post Name (Establishment Code / Location) | No. of Posts |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Technician (Skilled) - SC-009, Secunderabad | 4 (UR-3, OBC-1) |
| 2 | Technician (Semi Skilled) - BLR-006, Bengaluru | 3 (UR-1, OBC-1, ST-1) |
| 3 | Technician (Semi Skilled) - BLR-046, Bengaluru | 1 (UR-1) |
| 4 | Technician (Skilled) - BLR-046, Bengaluru | 2 (UR-2) |
| 5 | Technician (Semi Skilled) - JBP-011, Jabalpur | 1 (UR-1) |
| 6 | Technician (Semi Skilled) - CHD-002, Chandigarh | 2 (UR-1, OBC-1) |
| 7 | Technician (Skilled) - SC-009/1, Secunderabad | 1 (UR-1) |
Establishment codes correspond to: SC-009 and SC-009/1 – DGQA Complex, Manovikas Nagar PO, Secunderabad; BLR-006 – Controllerate of Quality Assurance (Radar), JC Nagar PO, Bengaluru; BLR-046 – Senior Quality Assurance Establishment (Electronics), S K Garden, Benson Town PO, Bengaluru; JBP-011 – Senior Quality Assurance Establishment (Electronics), Gun Factory PO, Jabalpur; CHD-002 – Senior Quality Assurance Establishment (Elect & Sys), C/o Ordnance Factory, Chandigarh. Selected candidates are appointed on probation for two years and are liable to serve anywhere within India, including field/remote locations, as per organisational requirement.
DGQA Technician Eligibility & Qualification 2026
Only Indian Nationals are eligible to apply. The essential qualification differs for the two posts:
| Post | Essential Qualification |
|---|---|
| Technician (Skilled) | (i) Matriculation (10th class pass) from a recognized Board or equivalent; AND (ii) ITI Pass Certificate in the specified trade, or an equivalent Defence Services Tradesman Course approved by the Central or State Government; AND one year of experience in the specified trade from a recognized organization or undertaking |
| Technician (Semi Skilled) | ITI pass in any Trade, or its equivalent Defence Services Tradesman course approved by the Central or State Government |
Candidates possessing any additional qualification, or pursuing one, as on the application closing date must mention it in the application form.
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DGQA Technician Age Limit 2026
Candidates must be between 18 and 27 years of age as on the application closing date. Date of birth must be as per the 10th/Matriculation certificate or a Birth Certificate issued by a competent authority - Aadhaar Card is not accepted as proof of date of birth.
| Category | Age Relaxation Beyond Upper Limit |
|---|---|
| SC/ST | 5 years (only for vacancies reserved for SC/ST) |
| OBC | 3 years (only for vacancies reserved for OBC) |
| Ex-Servicemen (Gen/UR) | 3 years after deducting military service rendered, from actual age as on closing date |
| Ex-Servicemen (OBC) | 6 years (3+3) after deducting military service rendered |
| Ex-Servicemen (SC/ST) | 8 years (3+5) after deducting military service rendered |
| Departmental candidates (min. 3 years continuous service) | Up to 40 years (UR), up to 43 years (OBC), up to 45 years (SC/ST) |
Age relaxation for a reserved category will remain provisional until the appointing authority verifies the supporting documents. SC/ST/EWS/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen candidates must enclose the latest Caste/relevant certificate from a competent authority (District Magistrate and equivalent, Chief/Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate, or a Revenue Officer not below Tehsildar rank/Sub-Divisional Officer of the candidate's area). Central Government civilian employees claiming age relaxation must submit a certificate (Annexure-I) from their office confirming at least 3 years of continuous service as on the closing date.
Candidates should ensure that they meet the prescribed age limit as on the specified cut-off date. You can use our Age Calculator to check your exact age and confirm your eligibility before applying.
DGQA Technician Salary 2026
Recruited candidates will draw pay as per the 7th CPC Pay Matrix:
- Technician (Semi Skilled): Pay Matrix Level-1 (Rs. 18,000 – 56,900)
- Technician (Skilled): Pay Matrix Level-2 (Rs. 19,900 – 63,200)
In addition to basic pay, selected candidates are entitled to Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance, Transport Allowance, Children Education Allowance, Leave Travel Concession, medical facilities, CSD facilities, and other allowances/advances as per extant Government of India rules. Recruited candidates will be covered under the National Pension Scheme (NPS)/Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) as applicable.
DGQA Technician Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement Published in Employment News | 8 – 14 August 2026 (issue week) |
| Application Closing Date (general candidates) | 21 days from the date of publication of the advertisement in Employment News |
| Application Closing Date (candidates from Assam, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram, Manipur, Nagaland, Tripura, Sikkim, Ladakh Division of J&K, Lahaul & Spiti and Pangi Sub-Division of Chamba District (HP), Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Lakshadweep) | 28 days from the date of publication of the advertisement in Employment News |
| Written Test / Trade Test Date & Venue | Not specified in the notification - communicated through the Admit Card |
The notification specifies the closing date as a number of days from publication rather than a fixed calendar date; candidates should confirm the exact closing date against the precise Employment News publication date.
DGQA Technician Application Fee 2026
No separate application fee is mentioned in the notification. However, every applicant must submit one self-addressed envelope (size 30cm x 12cm) affixed with a postal stamp of Rs. 55/- along with the application, for despatch of the admit card. The organisation will not be responsible for non-receipt of the admit card due to an incorrect or incomplete address on this envelope.
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DGQA Technician Selection Process 2026
Selection is done through a Written Test followed by a Trade Test - there is no interview.
- Written Test: Objective type, Multiple Choice Questions only; no negative marking for wrong answers; duration 90 minutes; 100 questions for 100 marks.
| Part | Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| (i) | General Intelligence and Reasoning | 25 | 25 |
| (ii) | General Awareness | 25 | 25 |
| (iii) | English Language and Comprehension | 25 | 25 |
| (iv) | Numerical Aptitude | 25 | 25 |
| - | Total | 100 | 100 |
Question papers for Parts (i), (ii), and (iv) are set in English and Hindi; Part (iii) is in English only. Candidates are shortlisted for the Trade Test based on written test marks and category of reservation. The Trade Test carries 100 marks, with a minimum qualifying mark of 40. The final merit list is prepared post both tests, based on Trade and Establishment. In case of a tie, resolution is by (1) older date of birth ranked higher, then (2) higher marks in Numerical Aptitude, then Reasoning, then General Awareness.
How to Apply for DGQA Technician Recruitment 2026
DGQA Technician Recruitment 2026 has no apply-online option. The application must be sent physically by Registered or Speed Post only.
- Fill the application in the prescribed format (Appendix 'A'), typed in English on A4 size paper.
- Attach the Admit Card in the prescribed format - Appendix 'B' for Technician (Semi Skilled) or Appendix 'C' for Technician (Skilled) - submitted in duplicate.
- Affix one self-attested passport-size photo on the application form, and one self-attested photo on each of the two admit card copies (three photos total).
- Enclose a self-addressed envelope (30cm x 12cm) affixed with a postal stamp of Rs. 55/- for admit card despatch.
- Clearly superscribe the envelope: "APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF [Technician (Semi Skilled) / Technician (Skilled)] AND CATEGORY [SC/ST/OBC/UR]".
- Candidates already working in Government Service or a Public Sector Undertaking must route their application through proper channel, with a No Objection Certificate from their Head of Office; applications without this NOC are summarily rejected without further communication.
- Send the complete application by Registered/Speed Post to: Controllerate of Quality Assurance (Systems), DGQA Technical Complex, Manovikas Nagar P.O., Secunderabad – 500009.
Applications received after the closing date, even due to postal delay, are rejected summarily and no correspondence is entertained.
DGQA Technician Documents Required 2026
- Duly completed application in prescribed format (Appendix 'A'), signed and dated
- Admit Card in prescribed format - Appendix 'B' (Semi Skilled) or Appendix 'C' (Skilled), in duplicate
- Self-attested copies of Educational Qualification / Technical Qualification / Experience certificates
- Self-attested copy of Date of Birth Certificate
- Self-attested copy of Caste Certificate (if applicable)
- Self-attested copy of Aadhaar Card
- Self-addressed envelope (30cm x 12cm) with Rs. 55/- postal stamp affixed
- Three recent passport-size photographs (self-attested)
- No Objection Certificate from Head of Office (only for candidates already in Government Service/PSU)
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Candidates holding an ITI certificate can also explore more ITI Government Jobs and Defence Technician Jobs available across India. Applicants interested in Ministry of Defence recruitment can check the latest Ministry of Defence Government Jobs and DGQA Recruitment updates. Those looking for openings in Telangana can browse more Telangana Government Jobs, while candidates near Bengaluru, Jabalpur, or Chandigarh can also check Karnataka Government Jobs, Madhya Pradesh Government Jobs, and Chandigarh Government Jobs for similar Group 'C' industrial vacancies.