DSSC Wellington Recruitment 2026 Notification Out for 78 Group C Posts – Apply Offline

About Defence Services Staff College

Defence Services Staff College (DSSC), Wellington is a premier tri-services training institution under the Ministry of Defence. The institution trains officers of the Indian Armed Forces and allied services in defence administration, operational planning, and leadership. Through this recruitment, DSSC is filling multiple civilian support and technical positions required for institutional operations and infrastructure management.

DSSC Wellington Recruitment 2026 Overview

DSSC Wellington has announced 78 permanent Group ‘C’ civilian vacancies across administrative, technical, networking, transport, and support service categories. The recruitment offers stable Central Government employment opportunities, especially for 10th and 12th pass candidates seeking defence-sector civilian jobs with 7th CPC salary benefits.

DSSC Recruitment 2026 Highlights Table

DSSC Wellington Recruitment 2026 Important Dates

DSSC Group C Vacancy 2026 Details

Total Vacancies: 78

DSSC Wellington Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria

Lower Division Clerk (LDC)

• 12th pass from recognised board
• Typing speed of 35 WPM in English or 30 WPM in Hindi on computer

Civilian Motor Driver

• 12th pass or equivalent
• Valid heavy vehicle driving licence
• Minimum 2 years driving experience

Multi Tasking Staff (Office & Training)

• Matriculation pass
• Duties include office support, cleaning, loading/unloading, gardening, and maintenance work

Stenographer Grade II

• 12th pass
• Dictation speed of 80 WPM
• Transcription: 50 minutes in English or 65 minutes in Hindi

Supervisor (Networking)

• Engineering Degree OR MCA/Computer Science/IT Master’s Degree
• 2 years server and networking experience

Network Administrator

• 12th pass with Networking Diploma OR BCA
• CCNA and CCNP certifications
• 2 years experience in network administration

Hardware Administrator

• 12th pass with Advanced Diploma in Computer Hardware OR BCA
• VLSI certification
• 2 years experience in hardware administration

Lineman

• 12th pass
• Diploma in Optical Fiber Cable Line Management
• 2 years experience in related field

Boat Builder

• 12th pass with boat repair experience
• OR National Apprenticeship Certificate in Marine Fitter trade
• OR Ex-sailors from Shipwright/Hull Artificer trade

Technical Attendant - Printing Machine Operator

• ITI in Printing Machine Operator
• OR Matriculation with 1 year experience as Printing Machine Operator

DSSC Recruitment 2026 Age Eligibility Checker

The age limit will be calculated as on the last date of application. Candidates must satisfy the prescribed upper age criteria according to their category.

For Posts with Maximum Age 27 Years

For MTS & Technical Attendant Posts (Maximum Age 25 Years)

* Candidates born on or after this date satisfy the upper age limit for their respective category.

Central Government employees with 3 years continuous service are eligible for relaxation up to 40 years for General category and 45 years for SC/ST category candidates. Ex-servicemen relaxation applies as per Government rules.

DSSC Recruitment 2026 Application Fee

The fee must be paid through A/C Payee Demand Draft drawn in favour of “DSSC Direct Recruitment 2026”.

DSSC Wellington Salary and Pay Scale 2026

DSSC Wellington Recruitment 2026 Selection Process

The recruitment process consists of:

1. Written Examination
2. Skill Test / Physical Test (wherever applicable)
3. Document Verification
4. Biometric Verification

Written Test Subjects

The written examination level will depend on the minimum educational qualification prescribed for the post.

DSSC Wellington Recruitment 2026 Preparation Focus

Candidates applying for LDC and Stenographer posts should focus heavily on typing accuracy, English grammar, and speed improvement. Aspirants preparing for General English can practice topic-wise questions here.

For MTS and Driver posts, General Awareness and Reasoning sections usually become deciding factors because many candidates possess similar educational qualifications. Regular practice of current affairs and static GK can significantly improve scores. Candidates can strengthen their preparation using daily current affairs updates here and static GK resources here.

Technical post applicants including Network Administrator, Hardware Administrator, and Supervisor (Networking) should prioritise networking concepts, server administration, hardware troubleshooting, and certification-level practical knowledge instead of purely theoretical preparation.

DSSC Technical Posts 2026 Overview

The networking and hardware-related vacancies are among the most competitive posts in this recruitment because of their limited vacancy count and specialised qualification requirements. Candidates possessing additional certifications, Linux administration knowledge, firewall management exposure, or hands-on troubleshooting experience may gain an advantage during shortlisting and skill assessment.

How to Apply for DSSC Wellington Recruitment 2026

1. Visit the DSSC website and download the prescribed application form.
2. Open the form using Adobe Reader only.
3. Fill the application form in block letters and take a colour printout.
4. Affix recent passport-size colour photograph and signature.
5. Attach all required self-attested documents.
6. Attach ₹100 Demand Draft.
7. Include a self-addressed envelope with ₹56 postage stamp.
8. Mention “APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF ________” on the envelope.
9. Send the application through post to:

The Commandant
Defence Services Staff College
Wellington (Nilgiris) - 643231
Tamil Nadu

Separate applications and separate Demand Drafts are mandatory for each post. Handwritten forms will not be accepted.

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