DGQA Technician Recruitment 2026: 14 Skilled & Semi-Skilled Vacancies, Eligibility, Last Date & How to Apply

Introduction to DGQA Technician Recruitment 2026

Directorate General of Quality Assurance (DGQA), Department of Defence Production, Ministry of Defence has invited applications for direct recruitment to 14 Technician posts under Advertisement No. CQA(S)/2026/Tech(SS) & Tech(SK). The recruitment includes 7 Technician (Skilled) and 7 Technician (Semi Skilled) Group 'C', Non-Ministerial, Industrial vacancies.

Applications must be submitted offline by Registered/Speed Post. The Employment News advertisement was published in the 8-14 August 2026 issue, with the normal closing period fixed at 21 days from publication and an extended 28-day period for specified remote areas. Candidates should check their trade and establishment code carefully before applying and follow the latest govt jobs notifications for written-test and admit-card updates.

Directorate General of Quality Assurance (DGQA) Overview

DGQA functions under the Department of Defence Production, Ministry of Defence, Government of India. This recruitment is being handled by the Controllerate of Quality Assurance (Systems), Secunderabad for Technician vacancies located at DGQA establishments in Secunderabad, Bengaluru, Jabalpur and Chandigarh. Selected candidates are initially appointed on probation for 2 years and can be required to serve anywhere in India, including field and remote areas.

DGQA Technician Recruitment 2026 Overview

The recruitment fills an equal number of Skilled and Semi-Skilled Technician posts. Both posts are permanent Group 'C' industrial positions, but the qualification and pay level differ.

Expert insight: Technician (Skilled) and Technician (Semi Skilled) each offer 7 vacancies, but their qualification standards and pay levels differ substantially; applicants should first match the correct post and establishment code before comparing vacancy numbers.

DGQA Technician Recruitment 2026 Important Dates

The extended closing period applies to candidates residing in the regions specifically listed in the notification, including specified North-Eastern States, Ladakh, Lahaul & Spiti/Pangi areas, Andaman & Nicobar Islands and Lakshadweep.

DGQA Technician Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details

The selected candidates may initially be posted at the establishments listed above, but the notification makes them liable to serve anywhere within India according to organisational requirements.

DGQA Technician Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria

The Technician (Skilled) post therefore has a stricter combination of Matriculation, relevant technical qualification and trade experience, while Technician (Semi Skilled) requires the notified ITI/equivalent trade qualification.

DGQA Technician Recruitment 2026 Age Eligibility Checker

Candidates must have attained 18 years and must not be above 27 years as on the normal application closing date.

* Both dates are inclusive for candidates applying without upper-age relaxation, based on the normal closing date of 28 August 2026.

Upper-age relaxation: SC/ST — 5 years only for vacancies reserved for SC/ST; OBC — 3 years only for OBC-reserved vacancies. Ex-servicemen receive the notified service-based relaxation after deduction of military service. Departmental candidates with at least 3 years of continuous service may be eligible up to 40 years (UR), 43 years (OBC) and 45 years (SC/ST).

DGQA Technician Recruitment 2026 Application Fee

Every applicant must enclose one self-addressed envelope of approximately 30 cm x 12 cm affixed with a Rs 55 postal stamp for dispatch of the admit card.

DGQA Technician Recruitment 2026 Salary and Pay Scale

Selected candidates are also eligible for applicable Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance, Transport Allowance, Children Education Allowance, Leave Travel Concession, medical and CSD facilities, and other benefits under Government of India rules. Pension coverage will be under NPS/UPS as applicable.

DGQA Technician Recruitment 2026 Selection Process

• Written Test: objective Multiple Choice Question paper carrying 100 marks.
• Trade Test: candidates are shortlisted trade-wise and establishment-wise based on Written Test marks and reservation category. The Trade Test carries 100 marks and the qualifying mark is 40.
• Final Merit: prepared trade-wise and establishment-wise after completion of Written and Trade Tests, subject to document and medical requirements.
• No Interview: the notification clearly states that there will be no interview.

The Written Test duration is 90 minutes. There is no negative marking. Parts I, II and IV are bilingual in English and Hindi, while Part III is in English only. In case of a tie, preference is decided by older date of birth, followed by higher marks in Numerical Aptitude, then Reasoning and General Awareness.

How to Apply for DGQA Technician Recruitment 2026

1. Use the prescribed Application Form in Appendix 'A' and type/fill it in English on A4-size paper.
2. Attach the prescribed Admit Card format in duplicate — Appendix 'B' for Technician (Semi Skilled) or Appendix 'C' for Technician (Skilled).
3. Affix one self-attested passport-size photograph on the application and one on each admit-card copy.
4. Attach self-attested copies of age, educational, technical, experience, category and other required certificates.
5. Enclose one self-addressed envelope measuring about 30 cm x 12 cm with a Rs 55 postal stamp.
6. Clearly superscribe the outer envelope as "APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF TECHNICIAN (SEMI SKILLED) / TECHNICIAN (SKILLED) AND CATEGORY ...".
7. Send the application only by Registered / Speed Post to the address below within the prescribed closing period.

Application Address: Controllerate of Quality Assurance (Systems), DGQA Technical Complex, Manovikas Nagar P.O., Secunderabad - 500009.

DGQA Technician Recruitment 2026 Documents Required

• Completed Appendix 'A' application form, signed and dated.
• Appendix 'B' or Appendix 'C' Admit Card in duplicate, as applicable.
• Self-attested educational and technical qualification certificates.
• Experience certificate for Technician (Skilled), where required.
• Date-of-birth proof from Matriculation certificate or competent authority-issued Birth Certificate.
• Latest caste/category certificate, if claiming reservation or relaxation.
• Self-attested Aadhaar Card copy.
• Three recent self-attested passport-size photographs.
• Self-addressed stamped envelope.
• No Objection Certificate for candidates serving in Government/PSU, where applicable.

DGQA Technician Recruitment 2026 Preparation Focus

The Written Test gives equal weight to Reasoning, General Awareness, English and Numerical Aptitude, so candidates should avoid over-preparing only technical topics. With no negative marking, attempting every question can be advantageous if time permits. Revise defence and national developments through daily current affairs, strengthen factual revision with Static GK, and practise recall with the daily current affairs quiz. For the Trade Test, focus on hands-on proficiency in the trade relevant to the applied post.

DGQA Technician Recruitment 2026 Posting, Medical and Service Conditions

Selected candidates are initially appointed on probation for 2 years at the notified establishments but can be posted anywhere in India depending on organisational requirements. Appointment is subject to medical fitness, verification of educational/technical documents, caste/category certificates where applicable, character and antecedents, and other prescribed Government checks. The notification also states that candidates diagnosed with night blindness or colour blindness may be declared medically unfit for appointment to these posts.

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