DGQA Technician Recruitment 2026: The Directorate General of Quality Assurance (DGQA), Ministry of Defence, Department of Defence Production has released Advertisement No. CQA(S)/2026/Tech(SS) & Tech(SK) for the recruitment of Technician (Skilled) and Technician (Semi Skilled) posts. A total of 07 Group ‘C’ Non-Ministerial Industrial vacancies will be filled through the offline application process.
Eligible Indian candidates who possess the required ITI qualification can submit their application in the prescribed format through Registered Post/Speed Post. The selection process includes a Written Examination and Trade Test. Interested candidates should carefully read the official notification before applying.
DGQA Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Directorate General of Quality Assurance (DGQA) |
| Department | Ministry of Defence |
| Advertisement No. | CQA(S)/2026/Tech(SS) & Tech(SK) |
| Post Name | Technician (Skilled) & Technician (Semi Skilled) |
| Total Vacancies | 14 Posts |
| Job Type | Central Government |
| Application Mode | Offline |
| Job Location | Secunderabad, Bengaluru, Jabalpur & Chandigarh |
| Official Notification | Released |
DGQA Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release | 08 August 2026 |
| Application Start | 08 August 2026 |
| Last Date | 28 August 2026 |
| Written Exam | To be notified |
DGQA Recruitment 2026 Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | No Fee |
| SC / ST | No Fee |
| All Other Categories | No Fee |
DGQA Recruitment 2026 Vacancies & Qualification
| Post Name | Vacancies | Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| Technician (Skilled) | 07 | 10th Pass + ITI in relevant trade + One year experience |
| Technician (Semi Skilled) | 07 | ITI Pass in any trade or equivalent |
DGQA Recruitment 2026 Age Limit
Candidates should be 18 to 27 years as on the closing date of application. Age relaxation will be provided as per Government of India rules. Relaxation includes 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC, applicable relaxation for Ex-Servicemen, and departmental candidates as specified in the notification.
DGQA Recruitment 2026 Salary
| Post | Pay Level | Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Technician (Semi Skilled) | Level-1 | ₹18,000 – ₹56,900 |
| Technician (Skilled) | Level-2 | ₹19,900 – ₹63,200 |
DGQA Recruitment 2026 Selection Process
The selection process consists of the following stages:
- Written Examination (Objective Type)
- Trade Test
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
- Final Merit List
DGQA Recruitment 2026 Required Documents
Applicants should attach self-attested copies of:
- 10th/Matric Certificate
- ITI Certificate
- Experience Certificate (if applicable)
- Caste Certificate (if applicable)
- Date of Birth Proof
- Aadhaar Card
- Three Passport Size Photographs
- Self-addressed envelope with ₹55 postage
- NOC (for Government Employees)
How to Apply for DGQA Recruitment 2026
Candidates need to download the prescribed application form from the official notification and fill it carefully in English. Attach all required self-attested documents, passport-size photographs, and the self-addressed stamped envelope. Clearly superscribe the envelope with the post name and category, then send the completed application through Registered Post or Speed Post to the address mentioned in the notification before the last date. Applications received after the deadline or incomplete in any respect are liable to be rejected.
DGQA Recruitment 2026 Important Links
