DGQA Recruitment 2026: The Directorate General of Quality Assurance (DGQA), under the Department of Defence Production, Ministry of Defence, Government of India, has invited applications for 32 Group C Non-Ministerial Industrial posts. The recruitment includes 11 Technician (Skilled) and 21 Technician (Semi-Skilled) vacancies.
Department: Directorate General of Quality Assurance (DGQA)
Post Name: Technician (Skilled) and Technician (Semi-Skilled)
Total Vacancies: 32 Posts
Last Date to Apply: 21 days from the date of publication of the advertisement in Employment News
Eligibility: Matriculation / ITI Pass Certificate / One year of experience in the specified trade
Age Limit: 18 Years to 35 Years
Salary: Rs. 18,000 to Rs. 63,200
Application Mode: Offline
Job Location: Kanpur, Jhansi and Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh
Vacancy Details:
Post Name: Technician (Skilled) and Technician (Semi-Skilled)
Total Vacancies: 32 Posts
Technician (Skilled) – 11 Posts
Technician (Semi-Skilled) – 21 Posts
Unit-Wise Vacancy Details:
Technician (Skilled) – 11 Posts
CQAO (GS), Kanpur – 5 Posts
CQAO (TM), Kanpur – 0 Posts
CQAO (ST), Kanpur – 1 Post
SQA (GS), Kanpur – 0 Posts
SQA (SS), Kanpur – 2 Posts
SQAE (GS), Jhansi – 0 Posts
SQAE (GS), Shahjahanpur – 3 Posts
Technician (Semi-Skilled) – 21 Posts
CQAO (GS), Kanpur – 3 Posts
CQAO (TM), Kanpur – 3 Posts
CQAO (ST), Kanpur – 1 Post
SQA (GS), Kanpur – 2 Posts
SQA (SS), Kanpur – 6 Posts
SQAE (GS), Jhansi – 3 Posts
SQAE (GS), Shahjahanpur – 3 Posts
Salary / Pay Scale:
Technician (Skilled):
Pay Matrix Level 2 – Rs. 19,900 to Rs. 63,200
Technician (Semi-Skilled):
Pay Matrix Level 1 – Rs. 18,000 to Rs. 56,900
Additional Benefits:
Selected candidates will receive applicable allowances and benefits as per Government of India rules. Recruited candidates will be covered under the National Pension System (NPS) / Unified Pension Scheme (UPS), as applicable under the prevailing rules.
Educational Qualification:
Technician (Skilled):
Matriculation (Class 10th pass) from a recognized Board or equivalent.
ITI Pass Certificate in the specified trade or equivalent Defence Services Tradesman Course approved by the Central or State Government.
One year of experience in the specified trade from a recognized organization or establishment.
Candidates must qualify the departmental Trade Skill Test for the post and trade concerned.
Technician (Semi-Skilled):
ITI Pass Certificate in the specified trade or equivalent Defence Services Tradesman Course approved by the Central or State Government.
The advertisement specifies eligible trades such as Computer Hardware and Networking, Computer Operator and Programming Assistant, Cutting and Sewing, Electrician, Fitter, Information Technology, Instrument Mechanic, Instrument Mechanic/Technician, Machinist, Painter, Pattern Maker, Plumber, Refrigeration and Air Conditioner Mechanic, Tool and Die Maker, and Tool and Die (Jig and Fixture), as applicable to the post.
Candidates must qualify the departmental Trade Skill Test for the post and trade concerned.
Age Limit:
Minimum Age: 18 Years on the closing date of application.
Maximum Age:
UR / EWS: 27 Years
OBC: 30 Years
SC / ST: 32 Years
Age Relaxation:
Ex-Servicemen after deduction of military service rendered from actual age:
UR: 30 Years
OBC: 33 Years
SC / ST: 35 Years
Agniveer:
UR: 32 Years
OBC: 35 Years
SC / ST: 37 Years
Defence Civilians with a minimum of 3 years of continuous service:
UR: 40 Years
OBC: 43 Years
SC / ST: 45 Years
Age relaxation for PwBD candidates will be as per applicable DoPT guidelines. Other conditions and documentary requirements for age relaxation must be checked in the official advertisement.
Important Dates:
Last Date to Apply: 21 days from the date of publication of the advertisement in Employment News
Exact Closing Date: Confirm from the official advertisement / recruiting office before dispatching the application.
Examination Date: To be announced by the recruiting authority.
Application Fee:
The supplied advertisement does not clearly specify an application fee. Candidates should check the complete official advertisement for any fee requirement.
Selection Process:
Written Test
Trade Test
Preparation of Merit List
Document Verification
Medical Examination and character verification, as applicable
Exam Pattern:
Written Test:
The written examination will consist of objective-type multiple-choice questions. There will be no negative marking for questions attempted in the written examination.
Part I:
General Awareness – 30 Questions, 30 Marks
Part II:
English Language and Comprehension – 30 Questions, 30 Marks
Part III:
Numerical Aptitude – 20 Questions, 20 Marks
Total:
80 Questions, 80 Marks
Examination Centre:
Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh
The exact examination date, time and venue will be communicated by the recruiting authority.
Trade Test:
Candidates shortlisted on the basis of written-test performance and category-wise reservation will be called for the Trade Test. The Trade Test is qualifying in nature.
Merit List:
The merit list will be prepared on the basis of marks obtained in the Written Test and Trade Test, as prescribed in the advertisement.
Tie-Breaking Criteria:
In case of equal marks, the following criteria will be applied in sequence:
Date of birth, with older candidates placed higher.
Higher marks in Numerical Aptitude.
Higher marks in English Language and Comprehension.
Syllabus:
The supplied advertisement specifies the following written-test subjects:
General Awareness
English Language and Comprehension
Numerical Aptitude
A detailed topic-wise syllabus is not provided in the supplied pages.
Important Dates:
Last Date to Apply: 21 days from the date of publication of the advertisement in Employment News
Exact Closing Date: Confirm from the official advertisement / recruiting office before dispatching the application.
Examination Date: To be announced by the recruiting authority.
How to Apply: Offline
Application Apply Address:
The Controller
Controllerate of Quality Assurance (General Stores)
DGQA Stores Complex
Kanpur – 208004
Uttar Pradesh
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About: The Directorate General of Quality Assurance (DGQA), under the Department of Defence Production, Ministry of Defence, Government of India, has announced recruitment for 32 Group C Non-Ministerial Industrial posts. The vacancies include 11 Technician (Skilled) and 21 Technician (Semi-Skilled) posts. Eligible candidates with the required ITI qualification and trade-specific eligibility can apply through the prescribed offline application process.