Defence Services Staff College (DSSC), Wellington (Nilgiris), Tamil Nadu has invited offline applications from eligible Indian citizens for various Group ‘C’ civilian posts including Lower Division Clerk, Civilian Motor Driver, Multi Tasking Staff, Stenographer and other technical/support roles. Candidates can submit their application form within 21 days from the date of publication of the advertisement in Employment News.
DSSC Recruitment 2026 Overview
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| Organization Name | Defence Services Staff College (DSSC), Wellington (Nilgiris), Tamil Nadu |
| Post Name | Group ‘C’ Posts (LDC, MTS, Driver, Steno, Supervisor, Network Administrator, Hardware Administrator, Lineman, Boat Builder, Technical Attendant) |
| No of Posts | 78 (Subject to change) |
| Job Type | Central Government Jobs / Defence Establishment |
| Qualification | 10th / 12th / Graduate / ITI / Diploma (Post Wise) |
| Age Limit | 18 – 27 Years (post wise, as per notice) |
| Notification Type | Offline Application – Group ‘C’ Civilian Posts |
| Advertisement Source | Employment News (23–29 May 2026) |
| Start Date for Apply Offline | 23-05-2026 (Date of Employment News issue – assumed) |
| Last Date for Receipt of Application | Within 21 Days from date of advertisement |
| Short Notice | DSSC Recruitment 2026 (Group C) |
| Official Website | http://www.dssc.gov.in |
Important Dates
- Advertisement Published in Employment News: 23-05-2026 (Issue dated 23–29 May 2026)
- Last Date for Receipt of Application: 21 Days from advertisement date
DSSC Vacancy 2026 – Post Details
As per the Employment News advertisement and compiled details, the following posts are to be filled at DSSC Wellington.
- Lower Division Clerk (LDC) – 09 Posts (UR/OBC/SC/ST/EWS)
- Civilian Motor Driver (Ordinary Grade) – 13 Posts
- Multi Tasking Staff (Office & Training) – 38 Posts
- Stenographer Grade II – 05 Posts
- Supervisor (Networking) – 01 Post
- Network Administrator – 04 Posts
- Hardware Administrator – 04 Posts
- Lineman – 02 Posts
- Boat Builder – 01 Post
- Technical Attendant – Printing Machine Operator – 01 Post
- Total – 78 Posts (including ESM/PwBD reservations)
Who Can Apply for DSSC Recruitment 2026?
Eligibility criteria vary post wise. Candidates must satisfy the required educational qualification, age limit and other conditions as on the closing date of application.
- LDC: 12th pass, typing speed 35 wpm in English or 30 wpm in Hindi on computer.
- Stenographer Grade II: 12th pass, dictation 10 minutes @ 80 wpm, transcription 50 minutes (English) or 65 minutes (Hindi) on computer.
- Civilian Motor Driver (OG): 10th / 12th pass with valid heavy vehicle driving licence and relevant experience.
- MTS (Office & Training): 10th pass.
- Technical / IT Posts (Network Administrator, Hardware Administrator, Supervisor (Networking)): Diploma / Degree / ITI in relevant trade as per detailed notification.
- Other Posts (Lineman, Boat Builder, Technical Attendant): Matric / ITI / trade qualification as prescribed.
Age Limit
- For LDC, Stenographer, Driver, Technical Posts: 18 – 27 Years
- For MTS & some support posts: 18 – 25 Years (as per similar previous DSSC notifications)
- Age relaxation for SC/ST/OBC/ESM/PwBD and other categories is applicable as per Government rules and details in the advertisement.
Pay Scale (7th CPC Pay Matrix)
- Stenographer Grade II: Level 4 (Rs. 25,500 – 81,100)
- LDC, Driver, Network / Hardware / Supervisor, Lineman, Boat Builder: Level 2 (Rs. 19,900 – 63,200)
- MTS, Technical Attendant – Printing Machine Operator: Level 1 (Rs. 18,000 – 56,900)
Selection Process
- Written Examination (Objective type)
- Skill Test / Trade Test (where applicable – Typing, Stenography, Driving, Technical)
- Document Verification
- Medical Fitness as per DSSC norms
How to Apply for DSSC Recruitment 2026
- Download or obtain the prescribed application form from the DSSC / Employment News / recruitment source.
- Fill the application form carefully with all required personal, educational and experience details.
- Attach self-attested copies of educational certificates, age proof, caste certificate, experience certificates, etc.
- Attach a self-addressed envelope (10 x 22 cm) with appropriate postage stamps, if specified.
- Superscribe the envelope with “APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF ______”.
- Send the application by ordinary / registered / speed post to:
- The Commandant, Defence Services Staff College, Wellington (Nilgiris) – 643 231, Tamil Nadu.
- The application must reach within 21 days from the date of advertisement in Employment News.
DSSC Recruitment 2026 Important Links
- Employment News Notification PDF: Click here
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