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DGQA Technician Recruitment 2026 – Apply Offline for 32 Posts
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Important details
| Name of post | DGQA Technician Recruitment 2026 – Apply Offline for 32 Posts |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Directorate General of Quality Assurance |
| Advertisement no. | CQA (GS)/2026/1 |
| Job location | All India |
| Total vacancies | 32 posts |
| Last date to apply | 07 November 2026 |
| Pay / salary | Technician (Skilled) carries Pay Matrix Level-2 (Rs. 19,900 to 63,200) and Technician (Semi Skilled) carries Pay Matrix Level-1 (Rs. 18,000 to 56,900). |
| Selection process | Written Test → Departmental Trade Skill Test → Document Verification and Medical Examination → The recruitment process consists of the following stages in order: → The selection process comprises a Written Test of 100 marks, followed by a departmental Trade Skill Test and Medical Examination. |
| Posted on | 17 Oct 2026 |
| Last updated | 17 Oct 2026 |
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Important Dates
- Notification Publication Date17 October 2026
- Application Start Date17 October 2026
- Last date to apply07 November 2026
- Closing Date for Remote / Specified RegionsWithin 28 days from publication in Employment News (about 14 November 2026)
- Written Examination DateTo be notified
- Trade Test DateTo be notified
Application Fee
The notification does not mention any application fee.
The notification does not mention any application fee.
Age Limit
- Applicant should have attained minimum 18 years of age, maximum 27 years as on the application closing date for the UR and EWS categories. The crucial date for determining the maximum age limit is the closing date for receipt of applications from candidates in India (21 days from publication).
- Relaxations in the upper age limit are admissible to reserved categories as per Government rules:
- Category : Relaxation
- UR / EWS : 27 years (No relaxation)
- OBC : Up to 30 years
- SC / ST : Up to 32 years
- ESM (UR) : Up to 30 years (after deduction of military service from actual age)
- ESM (OBC) : Up to 33 years (after deduction of military service from actual age)
- ESM (SC / ST) : Up to 35 years (after deduction of military service from actual age)
- Agniveer (UR) : Up to 32 years
- Agniveer (OBC) : Up to 35 years
- Agniveer (SC / ST) : Up to 37 years
- Departmental Candidates with min. 3 yrs continuous service (UR) : Up to 40 years
- Departmental Candidates with min. 3 yrs continuous service (OBC) : Up to 43 years
- Departmental Candidates with min. 3 yrs continuous service (SC / ST) : Up to 45 years
- PwBD : As per relevant DoP&T guidelines
- Applicants must be between 18 and 27 years of age as on the closing date, with age relaxations applicable to OBC, SC, ST, ESM, Agniveer, and departmental candidates.
Total Post
32 Posts
Vacancy Details
| Post name | No. of posts |
|---|---|
| Technician (Skilled) | 5 |
| Technician (Skilled) | 0 |
| Technician (Skilled) | 1 |
| Technician (Skilled) | 0 |
| Technician (Skilled) | 2 |
| Technician (Skilled) | 0 |
| Technician (Skilled) | 3 |
| Technician (Semi Skilled) | 3 |
| Technician (Semi Skilled) | 3 |
| Technician (Semi Skilled) | 3 |
| Technician (Semi Skilled) | 2 |
| Technician (Semi Skilled) | 5 |
| Technician (Semi Skilled) | 3 |
| Technician (Semi Skilled) | 2 |
| Total | 32 |
Salary / Pay Scale
- Technician (Skilled) carries Pay Matrix Level-2 (Rs. 19,900 to 63,200) and Technician (Semi Skilled) carries Pay Matrix Level-1 (Rs. 18,000 to 56,900).
DGQA Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Organisation | Directorate General of Quality Assurance (DGQA) |
| Recruitment or Exam Name | DGQA Technician Recruitment 2026 |
| Advertisement No. | CQA (GS)/2026/1 |
| Notification Date | 17 October 2026 |
| Post Names | Technician (Skilled), Technician (Semi Skilled) |
| Total Vacancies | 32 |
| Departments | CQA (GS), CQA (T&C), CQA (M), CQA (PP), SQAE (GS) |
| Qualification | Matriculation with ITI (Skilled); ITI Pass Certificate (Semi Skilled) |
| Other Requirement | One year experience in the specified trade for Technician (Skilled) |
| Age Limit | Minimum 18 years, maximum 27 years |
| Pay Level or Pay | Level-1 (Rs. 18,000 to 56,900) and Level-2 (Rs. 19,900 to 63,200) |
| Application Fee | The notification does not mention any application fee |
| Application Mode | Offline (Ordinary Post / Speed Post) |
| Application Dates | 17-10-2026 to within 21 days of publication in Employment News (about 07-11-2026) |
| Selection Process | Written Test, Trade Test, Medical Examination |
| Exam Pattern | 100 objective questions (General Awareness, English, Numerical Aptitude) for 100 marks |
| Job Location | Kanpur (UP), New Delhi, Shahjahanpur (UP) |
| Official Website | dgqadefence.gov.in/ |
- The Directorate General of Quality Assurance, Department of Defence Production, Ministry of Defence, has invited offline applications for Group 'C' Non-Ministerial Industrial posts across multiple establishments.
DGQA Vacancy 2026
| Post | Department / Unit | Pay Level | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technician (Skilled) | CQA (GS), Kanpur | Level-2 | 5 |
| Technician (Skilled) | CQA (T&C), Kanpur | Level-2 | 0 |
| Technician (Skilled) | CQA (M), Kanpur | Level-2 | 1 |
| Technician (Skilled) | CQA (PP), Kanpur | Level-2 | 0 |
| Technician (Skilled) | SQAE (GS), Kanpur | Level-2 | 2 |
| Technician (Skilled) | SQAE (GS), New Delhi | Level-2 | 0 |
| Technician (Skilled) | SQAE (GS), Shahjahanpur | Level-2 | 3 |
| Technician (Semi Skilled) | CQA (GS), Kanpur | Level-1 | 3 |
| Technician (Semi Skilled) | CQA (T&C), Kanpur | Level-1 | 3 |
| Technician (Semi Skilled) | CQA (M), Kanpur | Level-1 | 3 |
| Technician (Semi Skilled) | CQA (PP), Kanpur | Level-1 | 2 |
| Technician (Semi Skilled) | SQAE (GS), Kanpur | Level-1 | 5 |
| Technician (Semi Skilled) | SQAE (GS), New Delhi | Level-1 | 3 |
| Technician (Semi Skilled) | SQAE (GS), Shahjahanpur | Level-1 | 2 |
- DGQA has announced a total of 32 vacancies across its technical establishments located in Kanpur, New Delhi, and Shahjahanpur.
DGQA Category-wise Vacancy 2026
| Post | Unit | UR | OBC | SC | ST | EWS | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Technician (Skilled) | CQA (GS), Kanpur | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Technician (Skilled) | CQA (T&C), Kanpur | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Technician (Skilled) | CQA (M), Kanpur | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Technician (Skilled) | CQA (PP), Kanpur | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Technician (Skilled) | SQAE (GS), Kanpur | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Technician (Skilled) | SQAE (GS), New Delhi | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Technician (Skilled) | SQAE (GS), Shahjahanpur | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| Technician (Skilled) Total | All Units | 7 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 11 |
| Technician (Semi Skilled) | CQA (GS), Kanpur | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Technician (Semi Skilled) | CQA (T&C), Kanpur | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Technician (Semi Skilled) | CQA (M), Kanpur | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| Technician (Semi Skilled) | CQA (PP), Kanpur | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Technician (Semi Skilled) | SQAE (GS), Kanpur | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 |
| Technician (Semi Skilled) | SQAE (GS), New Delhi | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| Technician (Semi Skilled) | SQAE (GS), Shahjahanpur | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Technician (Semi Skilled) Total | All Units | 10 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 21 |
- The unit-wise and category-wise breakdown of vacancies is detailed below:
- Horizontal reservation applies across the vacancies: 10% for Ex-Servicemen (ESM) and 10% for Agniveer across both posts, and 4% for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) for Technician (Semi Skilled).
DGQA Eligibility Criteria 2026
| Post | Qualification Required |
|---|---|
| Technician (Skilled) | Matriculation (10th class pass) from a recognized Board or equivalent, and ITI Pass Certificate in the specified trade or equivalent Defence Services Tradesman Course approved by Central/State Government. |
| Technician (Semi Skilled) | ITI Pass Certificate in the specified trade or its equivalent Defence Services Tradesman Course approved by Central or State Governments. |
- Specified Trades for Technician (Skilled): Computer Hardware and Networking, Computer Operator and Programming Assistant, Cutting & Sewing, Electrician, Fitter, Information Technology and Electronic System Maintenance, Instrument Mechanic, Machinist, Painter, Pattern Maker, Plumber, Refrigeration and Air conditioner Mechanic, Tool and Die Maker or Tools and Die (Jig and Fixture).
- Experience for Technician (Skilled): One year experience in the specified trade from a recognised Organisation or Undertaking.
- Specified Trades for Technician (Semi Skilled): Book Binder, Carpenter, Computer Hardware and Networking, Computer Operator and Programming Assistant, Cutting & Sewing, Electrician, Fitter, Information Technology and Electronic System Maintenance, Instrument Mechanic, Painter, Plumber, Refrigeration and Air conditioner Mechanic, Tool and Die Maker or Tools and Die (Jig and Fixture).
- Higher Qualification: Candidates must disclose any higher qualification possessed in the application form.
- Trade Skill Test: Eligible candidates must qualify a departmental Trade Skill Test in the applied trade.
- Only Indian nationals are eligible to apply. Applicants must possess the required educational and technical qualifications from recognized institutions.
- Additional requirements and conditions for each post are as follows:
DGQA Salary 2026
| Post | Pay Level | Pay Scale |
|---|---|---|
| Technician (Skilled) | Level-2 | Rs. 19,900 to 63,200 |
| Technician (Semi Skilled) | Level-1 | Rs. 18,000 to 56,900 |
- Salaries are determined according to the 7th CPC Pay Matrix. Recruited candidates will draw salary as per their pay level and are eligible for applicable benefits and allowances.
- Recruited candidates will be covered under the National Pension Scheme (NPS) / Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) as per extant Government of India rules.
Resolution of Tie Cases
- Date of birth, with older candidates placed higher.
- Candidate with higher marks in Numerical Aptitude.
- Candidate with higher marks in English Language & Comprehension.
- In case where more than one candidate secures equal marks (trade-cum-station wise), the tie will be resolved by applying the following methods in order of sequence:
DGQA Exam Pattern 2026
| Part | Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part (i) | General Awareness | 30 | 30 |
| Part (ii) | English Language and Comprehension | 30 | 30 |
| Part (iii) | Numerical Aptitude | 40 | 40 |
- The Written Test will be objective type multiple choice questions only, conducted in one session (forenoon or afternoon) at Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh. Question papers will follow the syllabus of Tenth Standard / Matriculation of Central/State Boards.
- Part (i) will be bilingual in English and Hindi. Part (ii) and Part (iii) will be in English only. There is no negative marking for wrong answers. Candidates shortlisted based on Written Test marks and reservation categories will be called for the Trade Test.
Documents Required
- Duly completed Application Form (Appendix 'A') typed in English on A4 paper
- Two Admit Cards (Appendix 'B') on A4 size paper
- One self-addressed envelope (30 cm x 12 cm) affixed with Rs. 60/- postal stamp
- Three recent passport size photographs (one on application form, two self-signed on admit cards)
- NOC from Head of Office/Establishment for candidates serving in Government/PSU
- Self-attested copy of Aadhaar Card
- Self-attested copy of Birth Certificate
- Self-attested copies of Technical Qualification (ITI Pass Certificate)
- Self-attested copies of Educational Qualification (Matriculation and higher)
- Experience Certificate (if applicable)
- Self-attested copy of Caste Certificate (OBC/SC/ST) / EWS Certificate / Discharge Certificate or e-PPO for ESM or Agniveer
- Instructions for Examination duly signed by the applicant (Appendix 'C')
- The following documents must be enclosed along with the application form:
DGQA Important Instructions
- Submitting more than one application will lead to summary rejection of all applications without assigning any cause.
- Selected candidates will be appointed on probation for a period of two years and are liable to serve anywhere within India.
- No change in post or posting station will be permitted after submission of the application.
- Candidates diagnosed with night blindness or colour blindness will be declared medically unfit and cannot be appointed.
- Ex-Servicemen and Agniveers who have already secured regular civil employment in Group 'C' or 'D' posts under Central or State Government under ESM reservation quota are not eligible for reservation under ESM/Agniveer quota.
- Government servants must forward applications through proper channel along with NOC; otherwise, applications will be summarily rejected.
- No TA or DA will be paid for appearing in the Written Test or Trade Test. Candidates must make their own arrangements for lodging and boarding.
- The candidate must disclose any higher qualification possessed; failure to do so will lead to disqualification.
- The photo in the Application Form and Admit Card must be identical and should not have been taken earlier than one month prior to submitting the application.
- Overwriting, striking out, or using correction fluid on the application form is strictly prohibited; candidates are advised to type the application form.
More Details
- DGQA Age Limit 2026
- Age Relaxation
- DGQA Application Fee 2026
- DGQA Selection Process 2026
Mode of Selection
- Written Test
- Departmental Trade Skill Test
- Document Verification and Medical Examination
- The recruitment process consists of the following stages in order:
- The selection process comprises a Written Test of 100 marks, followed by a departmental Trade Skill Test and Medical Examination.
How to Apply for DGQA Recruitment 2026
- Type the application form neatly on A4 size paper using Arial font, size 12, as per Appendix 'A', and print it double-sided.
- Fill in the required personal, educational, technical, and trade details in block letters, signing every page of the application.
- Affix one recent coloured self-attested passport size photograph in the application form and self-signed photographs on each of the two Admit Cards (Appendix 'B').
- Attach self-attested copies of all required certificates (Aadhaar, birth certificate, qualification, ITI certificates, experience, caste/EWS/ESM if applicable) along with signed examination instructions (Appendix 'C').
- Enclose one self-addressed envelope of size 30 cms x 12 cms affixed with a postal stamp of Rs 60/- for dispatch of the admit card.
- Superscribe the main envelope clearly as "APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF TECHNICIAN (SKILLED)" or "APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF TECHNICIAN (SEMI SKILLED)".
- Send the application packet by ordinary post or Speed Post to: The Controller, Controllerate of Quality Assurance (General Stores), DGQA Stores Complex, Ashok Path, Meerpur Cantt, Kanpur – 208004, Uttar Pradesh.
- Candidates can apply only through the offline postal route. Each applicant can submit only one application indicating a specific Trade and Station.
Important Links
| Application Form | Click Here dgqadefence.gov.in |
|---|---|
| Official Website | Click Here dgqadefence.gov.in |
| Link | Details |
| Official Notification PDF | Download Advertisement No. CQA (GS)/2026/1 PDF |
| Application Form | Download Offline Application Format (Appendix A, B, C) |
| Official Website | Visit Official Portal |
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Frequently asked questions
When does the application for DGQA Technician Recruitment 2026 – Apply Offline for 32 Posts start?
Application Start Date: 17 October 2026.
What is the last date to apply for DGQA Technician Recruitment 2026 – Apply Offline for 32 Posts?
The last date to apply is 07 November 2026.
How many vacancies are there in DGQA Technician Recruitment 2026 – Apply Offline for 32 Posts?
There are 32 posts in total.
What is the age limit for DGQA Technician Recruitment 2026 – Apply Offline for 32 Posts?
Applicant should have attained minimum 18 years of age, maximum 27 years as on the application closing date for the UR and EWS categories. The crucial date for determining the maximum age limit is the closing date for receipt of applications from candidates in India (21 days from publication); Relaxations in the upper age limit are admissible to reserved categories as per Government rules:; Category : Relaxation; UR / EWS : 27 years (No relaxation); OBC : Up to 30 years; SC / ST : Up to 32 years; ESM (UR) : Up to 30 years (after deduction of military service from actual age); ESM (OBC) : Up to 33 years (after deduction of military service from actual age); ESM (SC / ST) : Up to 35 years (after deduction of military service from actual age); Agniveer (UR) : Up to 32 years; Agniveer (OBC) : Up to 35 years; Agniveer (SC / ST) : Up to 37 years; Departmental Candidates with min. 3 yrs continuous service (UR) : Up to 40 years; Departmental Candidates with min. 3 yrs continuous service (OBC) : Up to 43 years; Departmental Candidates with min. 3 yrs continuous service (SC / ST) : Up to 45 years; PwBD : As per relevant DoP&T guidelines; Applicants must be between 18 and 27 years of age as on the closing date, with age relaxations applicable to OBC, SC, ST, ESM, Agniveer, and departmental candidates.
What qualification is needed for DGQA Technician Recruitment 2026 – Apply Offline for 32 Posts?
Technician (Skilled): Matriculation (10th class pass) from a recognized Board or equivalent, and ITI Pass Certificate in the specified trade or equivalent Defence Services Tradesman Course approved by Central/State Government. | Technician (Semi Skilled): ITI Pass Certificate in the specified trade or its equivalent Defence Services Tradesman Course approved by Central or State Governments. | Spec…
What is the selection process for DGQA Technician Recruitment 2026 – Apply Offline for 32 Posts?
Written Test, Departmental Trade Skill Test, Document Verification and Medical Examination, The recruitment process consists of the following stages in order:, The selection process comprises a Written Test of 100 marks, followed by a departmental Trade Skill Test and Medical Examination.
What is the official website for DGQA Technician Recruitment 2026 – Apply Offline for 32 Posts?
The official website is https://dgqadefence.gov.in/.