DGQA Technician Recruitment 2026 – Technician (Skilled & Semi-Skilled) Posts

- The Directorate General of Quality Assurance (DGQA) has announced 32 vacancies for Technician (Skilled) and Technician (Semi-Skilled) posts under advertisement number CQA (GS)/2026/1.
- This is a direct recruitment to Group 'C' Non-Ministerial Industrial posts in the DGQA.
- Selected candidates will be placed on probation for two years and will be liable to serve anywhere within the Union of India.
- The application process is offline only via Ordinary/Speed/Registered Post.
- Selection will be based on a Written Test followed by a Trade Test.
- Candidates with night blindness or color blindness are not eligible to apply.

- Nationality: Only Indian nationals are eligible.
- Age Limit (as of 6 December 2026) (Maximum):
- Unreserved (UR) / EWS: 27 years
- OBC: 30 years
- SC / ST: 32 years
- Ex-Servicemen (ESM): 30 years (UR), 33 years (OBC), 35 years (SC/ST)
- Agniveer: 32 years (UR), 35 years (OBC), 37 years (SC/ST)
- Departmental Candidates (DC) with 3+ years of service: 40 years (UR), 43 years (OBC), 45 years (SC/ST)
- Age relaxation for Persons with Benchmark Disability (PwBD): As per DoP&T guidelines (not specified in the notification).
- Educational Qualification:
- Technician (Skilled)
- Matriculation (10th class pass) from a recognised board or equivalent.
- ITI Pass Certificate in the specified trade or equivalent Defence Services Tradesman Course.
- One year of experience in the specified trade from a recognised organisation.
- Must qualify the departmental Trade Skill Test in the specified trade.
- Technician (Semi-Skilled)
- ITI Pass Certificate in the specified trade or equivalent Defence Services Tradesman Course.
- Must qualify the departmental Trade Skill Test in the specified trade.
- Medical Fitness: Candidates must be free from night blindness or color blindness and must pass a medical examination conducted by the Competent Authority.
- Disqualifications:
- Persons with a living spouse or those who have entered into a marriage with a person having a spouse living are ineligible.
- Persons convicted or under trial for criminal offences are ineligible.
- Reserved Categories:
- EWS: Must submit an Income and Asset Certificate (Annexure - IV).
- SC/ST/OBC/PwBD: Must submit the latest caste certificate or relevant certificate issued by a Competent Authority.
- Ex-Servicemen (ESM) / Agniveer: Must submit a copy of the e-PPO or Discharge Certificate and an equivalency certificate if qualifications differ from the advertised post.
- Central Government Civilian Employees: Must hold a certificate showing continuous service of not less than 3 years and must continue to hold the status until appointment.

- Written Test: Objective-type multiple-choice questions covering General Awareness, English Language and Comprehension, and Numerical Aptitude. No negative marking.
- Trade Test: Conducted for candidates shortlisted based on the Written Test.
- Document Verification: Original documents must be produced for verification.
- Medical Examination: Conducted by the Competent Authority (Government Hospital).
- Verification of Character and Antecedents: Conducted before final appointment.

UR, OBC, SC, ST, EWS, ESM, Agniveer, PwBD

- Duly completed Application Form (Appendix 'A') typed in English on A4 size paper.
- Two Admit Cards (Appendix 'B') on A4 size paper.
- One self-addressed envelope (30 cms x 12 cms) affixed with a postal stamp of Rs. 60/- for sending the admit card.
- Three recent passport-size photographs (one affixed on the application form, two on admit cards).
- Self-attested copies of the following documents:
- Aadhaar Card
- Birth Certificate
- Educational Qualifications (Matriculation and Technical Qualifications)
- Experience Certificate (if applicable)
- Caste Certificate (OBC/SC/ST/EWS/PwBD) if applicable
- EWS Certificate (Annexure - IV) if applicable
- OBC Certificate (Annexure - II) if applicable
- e-PPO / Discharge Certificate (for ESM/Agniveer) if applicable
- NOC (No Objection Certificate) for candidates working in Government Service or Public Sector Undertakings.
- Instructions for Examination (Appendix 'C') duly signed by the applicant.
- Self-declaration regarding eligibility and awareness of serving anywhere in India.

No application fee is specified. However, candidates must submit a self-addressed envelope affixed with a postal stamp of Rs. 60/- for sending the admit card.