The Directorate General of Quality Assurance (DGQA), Department of Defence Production, Ministry of Defence, Government of India, has released Advertisement No. CQA(S)/2026/Tech(SS) & Tech(SK) for direct recruitment to Technician posts.
A total of 14 Group C, Non-Ministerial, Industrial vacancies have been announced for Technician (Skilled) and Technician (Semi-Skilled) posts at DGQA establishments located in Secunderabad, Bengaluru, Jabalpur and Chandigarh.
Eligible Indian candidates must submit the prescribed application through Registered Post or Speed Post. The normal closing date is 21 days from the date of publication of the advertisement in Employment News. Candidates residing in specified remote areas will get 28 days from the publication date.
Official Notification PDF: DGQA Technician Recruitment 2026
DGQA Technician Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Directorate General of Quality Assurance |
| Department | Department of Defence Production |
| Ministry | Ministry of Defence, Government of India |
| Advertisement No. | CQA(S)/2026/Tech(SS) & Tech(SK) |
| Post Names | Technician (Skilled) and Technician (Semi-Skilled) |
| Total Vacancies | 14 |
| Post Classification | Group C, Non-Ministerial, Industrial |
| Qualification | Class 10 and ITI for Technician (Skilled); ITI for Technician (Semi-Skilled) |
| Age Limit | 18 to 27 Years |
| Application Mode | Offline through Registered Post or Speed Post |
| Normal Closing Date | 21 Days from publication in Employment News |
| Closing Date for Specified Remote Areas | 28 Days from publication in Employment News |
| Selection Process | Written Examination and Trade Test |
| Probation Period | 2 Years |
| Initial Posting Locations | Secunderabad, Bengaluru, Jabalpur and Chandigarh |
DGQA Technician Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Employment News Issue | 08 to 14 August 2026 |
| Last Date for Receipt of Application | 21 Days from the date of publication in Employment News |
| Last Date for Specified Remote-Area Candidates | 28 Days from the date of publication in Employment News |
DGQA Technician Vacancy 2026 Details
| Establishment Code | Post Name | UR | OBC | SC | ST | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC-009 | Technician (Skilled) | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| BLR-006 | Technician (Semi-Skilled) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| BLR-046 | Technician (Semi-Skilled) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| BLR-046 | Technician (Skilled) | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| JBP-011 | Technician (Semi-Skilled) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| CHD-002 | Technician (Semi-Skilled) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| SC-009/1 | Technician (Skilled) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 10 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 14 | |
Post-Wise Vacancy Summary
| Post Name | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Technician (Skilled) | 7 |
| Technician (Semi-Skilled) | 7 |
| Total | 14 |
DGQA Establishment and Posting Details
| Establishment Code | Establishment Name and Address |
|---|---|
| SC-009 | Controllerate of Quality Assurance (Systems), DGQA Complex, Manovikas Nagar PO, Secunderabad – 500009 |
| BLR-006 | Controllerate of Quality Assurance (Radar), JC Nagar PO, Bengaluru – 560006 |
| BLR-046 | Senior Quality Assurance Establishment (Electronics), DGQA Complex, 1st Main Road, S.K. Garden, Benson Town PO, Bengaluru – 560046 |
| JBP-011 | Senior Quality Assurance Establishment (Electronics), Gun Factory PO, Jabalpur – 482011 |
| CHD-002 | Senior Quality Assurance Establishment (Electrical and Systems), C/o Ordnance Factory, Chandigarh – 160002 |
| SC-009/1 | Senior Quality Assurance Establishment (Systems), DGQA Complex, Manovikas Nagar PO, Secunderabad – 500009 |
Selected candidates will initially be posted at Secunderabad, Bengaluru, Jabalpur or Chandigarh. However, they may be required to serve anywhere in India, including field locations and remote areas.
DGQA Technician Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must fulfil the prescribed nationality, educational qualification, age, experience and medical-fitness conditions as on the application closing date.
Nationality
Only Indian nationals are eligible to apply for DGQA Technician Recruitment 2026.
DGQA Technician Educational Qualification
| Post Name | Educational Qualification | Experience |
|---|---|---|
| Technician (Skilled) | Matriculation or Class 10 pass from a recognised board or equivalent, along with an ITI Pass Certificate in the specified trade or an equivalent Defence Services Tradesman Course approved by the Central or State Government. | One year of experience in the specified trade from a recognised organisation or undertaking. |
| Technician (Semi-Skilled) | ITI pass in any trade or an equivalent Defence Services Tradesman Course approved by the Central or State Government. | No separate experience requirement is specified in the notification. |
Additional Qualification
Candidates possessing or pursuing any additional qualification as on the application closing date should mention it in the prescribed application form.
DGQA Technician Age Limit 2026
The candidate should be between 18 and 27 years as on the application closing date.
| Minimum Age | Maximum Age |
|---|---|
| 18 Years | 27 Years |
The date of birth entered in the application must match the Class 10 certificate or the birth certificate issued by the competent authority. Aadhaar Card should not be submitted as proof of date of birth.
DGQA Technician Age Relaxation
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC / ST | 5 Years, only against vacancies reserved for SC/ST |
| OBC | 3 Years, only against vacancies reserved for OBC |
| Ex-Servicemen – General / UR | 3 Years after deduction of military service from actual age |
| Ex-Servicemen – OBC | 6 Years after deduction of military service from actual age |
| Ex-Servicemen – SC / ST | 8 Years after deduction of military service from actual age |
| Departmental Candidates – UR | Up to 40 Years |
| Departmental Candidates – OBC | Up to 43 Years |
| Departmental Candidates – SC / ST | Up to 45 Years |
Departmental candidates must possess at least three years of continuous service to claim the prescribed upper-age relaxation.
DGQA Technician Salary 2026
| Post Name | Pay Level | Pay Scale |
|---|---|---|
| Technician (Semi-Skilled) | Pay Matrix Level-1 | Rs. 18,000 to Rs. 56,900 |
| Technician (Skilled) | Pay Matrix Level-2 | Rs. 19,900 to Rs. 63,200 |
Selected candidates will also be eligible for allowances and benefits according to Government of India rules, including:
- Dearness Allowance
- House Rent Allowance
- Transport Allowance
- Children Education Allowance
- Leave Travel Concession
- Medical Facilities
- CSD Facilities
- Other applicable allowances and advances
Recruited candidates will be covered under the National Pension System or Unified Pension Scheme, as applicable under Government rules.
DGQA Technician Probation Period
Selected candidates will initially be appointed on probation for a period of two years.
DGQA Technician Application Fee
The notification does not prescribe a separate examination or application fee. However, candidates must enclose a self-addressed envelope bearing a postal stamp of Rs. 55 for sending the written-test admit card.
| Particular | Amount |
|---|---|
| Application / Examination Fee | Not specified |
| Postal Stamp on Self-Addressed Envelope | Rs. 55 |
DGQA Technician Selection Process
The selection process consists of the following stages:
- Screening of Offline Applications
- Written Examination
- Trade Test
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
- Character and Antecedent Verification
There will be no interview for Technician (Skilled) and Technician (Semi-Skilled) posts.
DGQA Technician Written Exam Pattern
| Part | Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part I | General Intelligence and Reasoning | 25 | 25 |
| Part II | General Awareness | 25 | 25 |
| Part III | English Language and Comprehension | 25 | 25 |
| Part IV | Numerical Aptitude | 25 | 25 |
| Total | 100 | 100 | |
Written Examination Details
- Question Type: Objective Multiple-Choice Questions
- Total Questions: 100
- Total Marks: 100
- Duration: 90 Minutes
- Negative Marking: No negative marking
- Parts I, II and IV will be available in Hindi and English.
- Part III will be available in English only.
DGQA Technician Trade Test
- Candidates will be shortlisted for the Trade Test based on written-examination merit and reservation category.
- The Trade Test will carry 100 marks.
- The minimum qualifying mark in the Trade Test is 40 marks.
- The final merit list will be prepared trade-wise and establishment-wise after completion of the written examination and Trade Test.
DGQA Technician Tie-Breaking Rule
If two or more candidates obtain equal marks, the tie will be resolved in the following order:
- Older candidate will be placed higher based on date of birth.
- Candidate securing higher marks in Numerical Aptitude will be placed higher.
- If the tie continues, marks in Reasoning will be considered.
- If the tie still continues, marks in General Awareness will be considered.
DGQA Technician Examination Date and Venue
The exact written-examination date, time and venue will be communicated through the admit card.
The organisation will send the admit card using the self-addressed stamped envelope submitted with the application. Candidates must ensure that the address written on the envelope is complete and correct.
How to Apply for DGQA Technician Recruitment 2026
- Use the prescribed application format provided as Appendix A of the notification.
- Type the application in English on A4-size paper.
- Select only one specific post and establishment code.
- Fill in personal, educational, technical, experience and category details.
- Prepare the relevant admit card in duplicate using Appendix B for Technician (Semi-Skilled) or Appendix C for Technician (Skilled).
- Affix the required passport-size photographs and self-attest them.
- Attach self-attested copies of all required certificates.
- Enclose one self-addressed envelope measuring approximately 30 cm × 12 cm with a postal stamp of Rs. 55.
- Write the post name and category clearly on the application envelope.
- Send the completed application only through Registered Post or Speed Post.
DGQA Technician Application Address
Controllerate of Quality Assurance (Systems),
DGQA Technical Complex,
Manovikas Nagar P.O.,
Secunderabad – 500009.
Documents Required for DGQA Technician Application
- Application form in the prescribed format
- Admit Card in duplicate
- Three recent passport-size photographs
- Self-attested copy of Class 10 certificate
- Self-attested copy of ITI or technical qualification certificate
- Self-attested experience certificate for Technician (Skilled)
- Self-attested date-of-birth certificate
- Self-attested caste certificate, where applicable
- Self-attested Ex-Servicemen or discharge certificate, where applicable
- Self-attested disability certificate, where applicable
- Self-attested copy of Aadhaar Card
- Self-addressed envelope with Rs. 55 postal stamp
- No Objection Certificate for Government or PSU employees
- Central Government employee age-relaxation certificate, where applicable
Application Closing Date for Remote Areas
Candidates residing in the following areas will be allowed 28 days from the date of publication of the advertisement in Employment News:
- Assam
- Meghalaya
- Arunachal Pradesh
- Mizoram
- Manipur
- Nagaland
- Tripura
- Sikkim
- Ladakh Division of Jammu and Kashmir
- Lahaul and Spiti District of Himachal Pradesh
- Pangi Sub-Division of Chamba District, Himachal Pradesh
- Andaman and Nicobar Islands
- Lakshadweep
DGQA Technician Medical Fitness
- Candidates must be in good mental and physical health.
- They must be free from any physical condition that could interfere with efficient performance of duties.
- Provisionally selected candidates must undergo a medical examination at a prescribed Government hospital.
- Candidates found medically unfit will not be offered appointment.
- Candidates diagnosed with night blindness or colour blindness will be declared medically unfit for the advertised posts.
- The decision of the designated Medical Board or Medical Officer will be final.
DGQA Technician Travel and Accommodation
- No TA or DA will be paid for attending the written examination or Trade Test.
- Candidates must arrange their own lodging and boarding.
- The written examination is expected to be completed in one day.
- The Trade Test may be conducted after publication of the written-test shortlist.
DGQA Technician Important Instructions
- Each candidate should submit only one application for one specific post.
- No request for changing the post will be accepted after submission.
- Applications received after the closing date, including those delayed by post, will be rejected.
- Incomplete, unsigned, undated or improperly filled applications will be rejected.
- Applications not submitted in the prescribed A4-size format may be rejected.
- Overwriting and corrections in the application should be avoided.
- Candidates should preferably type the application form.
- False, inaccurate, tampered or doubtful information will lead to rejection.
- Government and PSU employees must apply through the proper channel with a No Objection Certificate.
- All additional qualifications must be disclosed in the application form.
- Canvassing or attempting to influence the recruitment process will lead to disqualification.
- Electronic gadgets, weapons and prohibited items are not allowed at the examination or Trade Test venue.
- Use of unfair means, impersonation or forged documents may result in cancellation, debarment and legal action.
- The recruitment process may be cancelled, postponed, suspended or terminated at any stage without assigning a reason.
- Any dispute relating to this recruitment will be subject to the jurisdiction of courts and tribunals in Hyderabad
