The Directorate General of Quality Assurance (DGQA), Department of Defence Production, Ministry of Defence, published this recruitment notification in the Employment News edition dated 8–14 August 2026. As per Advertisement No. CQA(S)/2026/Tech(SS) & Tech(SK), the Controllerate of Quality Assurance (Systems) is recruiting for Technician (Skilled) and Technician (Semi Skilled), Group ‘C’, Non-Ministerial, Industrial posts. Applications must be sent by post within 21 days of publication for most candidates, and within 28 days for candidates from certain remote states and Union Territories. This is for candidates with a Matriculation and ITI background who want a stable Central Government job in defence production. (Editor: link the official DGQA notification PDF here once it is uploaded to the site — no live URL has been supplied for this article.)
A total of 14 posts are on offer — 07 Technician (Skilled) and 07 Technician (Semi Skilled) — spread across six establishment codes in four cities. The full discipline and category-wise breakdown is given below. Selected candidates will be posted at Secunderabad, Bengaluru, Jabalpur or Chandigarh, and are liable to serve anywhere in India thereafter. Candidates should check all details in the article below.
Information verified from the official DGQA notification, Advertisement No. CQA(S)/2026/Tech(SS) & Tech(SK), published in Employment News (8–14 August 2026 edition). Last verified: 6 August 2026.
The DGQA is recruiting 14 Technician (Skilled and Semi Skilled) posts under Advertisement No. CQA(S)/2026/Tech(SS) & Tech(SK), published in Employment News (8–14 August 2026). Applications must reach the Controllerate of Quality Assurance (Systems), Secunderabad, by Registered or Speed Post within 21 days of publication — 28 days for candidates from the North Eastern states, Sikkim, Ladakh, Lahaul-Spiti, Pangi, Andaman & Nicobar Islands and Lakshadweep. There is no online application option. Selection is through a written test and a trade test, with no interview.
Quick summary
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Directorate General of Quality Assurance (DGQA), Ministry of Defence |
| Post | Technician (Skilled) & Technician (Semi Skilled), Group ‘C’, Non-Ministerial, Industrial |
| Total Vacancy | 14 (07 Skilled + 07 Semi Skilled) |
| Salary | Level-1: ₹18,000–56,900 (Semi Skilled) · Level-2: ₹19,900–63,200 (Skilled), 7th CPC Pay Matrix |
| Application Mode | Offline — Registered/Speed Post only, no online form |
| Eligibility (short) | Semi Skilled: ITI in any trade. Skilled: Matriculation + ITI + 1 year experience. Age 18–27 years |
| Selection Process | Written Test → Trade Test → Document Verification & Medical Exam (no interview) |
| Place of Posting | Secunderabad, Bengaluru, Jabalpur, Chandigarh (liable to serve anywhere in India) |
| Last Date | 21 days from publication (28 days for specified areas) — see Important Dates below |
| Who Can Apply | ITI pass / Matriculation + ITI candidates, 18–27 years, Indian nationals |
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About DGQA
The Directorate General of Quality Assurance (DGQA) functions under the Department of Defence Production, Ministry of Defence, Government of India. This is added context, not part of the official notification: DGQA is the inspection and quality-certification body for equipment, stores and systems procured for the Indian armed forces, before these items are accepted into service. This particular notification is for the Controllerate of Quality Assurance (Systems), which covers establishments handling systems and electronics inspection work in Secunderabad, Bengaluru, Jabalpur and Chandigarh. A Technician post here is a permanent, Group ‘C’ Central Government industrial job carrying pension and allowance benefits under Government of India rules.
How this compares to other current openings
DGQA’s vacancies are spread across establishments rather than posted through one common all-India process, so notifications like this one appear periodically, each for a different Controllerate. This is added context, not part of the official notification: earlier in 2026, a separate DGQA notification (a different advertisement number, for the Controllerate of Quality Assurance – Heavy Vehicles, with establishments in Chennai and Telangana) invited applications for Technician (Semi Skilled) posts in trades such as Fitter and Electrician. That notification is unrelated to this one — it has a different advertisement number, different establishments and a different closing date. Candidates should not mix up the two while applying. This comparison is based on secondary reports, not a primary DGQA copy, and should be confirmed independently. For candidates specifically eligible for this notification (CQA(S)/2026/Tech(SS) & Tech(SK)), the trade-off is the same across DGQA postings generally: a stable Central Government industrial job, at Pay Level 1 or 2, with an initial two-year probation and liability to serve anywhere in India.
Important dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification published | Employment News, 8–14 August 2026 edition |
| Application closing date (general candidates) | 21 days from the date of publication of the advertisement in Employment News |
| Application closing date (Assam, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram, Manipur, Nagaland, Tripura, Sikkim, Ladakh Division of J&K, Lahaul & Spiti District and Pangi Sub-division of Chamba District (HP), Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Lakshadweep) | 28 days from the date of publication of the advertisement in Employment News |
| Written test date | Not mentioned in the official notification — communicated only through the Admit Card |
| Trade test date | Conducted after the written test, for shortlisted candidates — exact date via Admit Card |
This is added context, not part of the official notification: taking 8 August 2026 as the start of the Employment News edition, the 21-day and 28-day windows work out to around 29 August 2026 and 5 September 2026 respectively. Confirm the exact closing date with the Controllerate of Quality Assurance (Systems) office before applying.
The notification does not give a fixed exam date — Para 11 states the exact date, time and venue of the written test will be communicated only through the Admit Card.
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Vacancy details and salary
DGQA has announced 14 posts across six establishment codes. The table below reproduces every row exactly as given in the notification.
| SI No. | Establishment Code & Location | Post | No. of Posts | UR | OBC | SC | ST | Pay Scale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.1 | SC-009 — Secunderabad, Telangana | Technician (Skilled) | 04 | 03 | 01 | – | – | Level-2: ₹19,900–63,200 |
| 2.2 | BLR-006 — Bengaluru, Karnataka | Technician (Semi Skilled) | 03 | 01 | 01 | – | 01 | Level-1: ₹18,000–56,900 |
| 2.3 | BLR-046 — Bengaluru, Karnataka | Technician (Semi Skilled) | 01 | 01 | – | – | – | Level-1: ₹18,000–56,900 |
| 2.3 | BLR-046 — Bengaluru, Karnataka | Technician (Skilled) | 02 | 02 | – | – | – | Level-2: ₹19,900–63,200 |
| 2.4 | JBP-011 — Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh | Technician (Semi Skilled) | 01 | 01 | – | – | – | Level-1: ₹18,000–56,900 |
| 2.5 | CHD-002 — Chandigarh | Technician (Semi Skilled) | 02 | 01 | 01 | – | – | Level-1: ₹18,000–56,900 |
| 2.6 | SC-009/1 — Secunderabad, Telangana | Technician (Skilled) | 01 | 01 | – | – | – | Level-2: ₹19,900–63,200 |
| Total | 14 | 10 | 03 | 00 | 01 |
UR = Unreserved, SC = Scheduled Caste, ST = Scheduled Tribe, OBC = Other Backward Classes, as per the notification’s own abbreviation key.
Selected candidates get an initial probation period of two years at their allotted station, along with dearness allowance, house rent allowance, transport allowance, children’s education allowance, leave travel concession, medical facilities and CSD facilities, as per extant Government of India rules. Recruits are covered under the National Pension Scheme (NPS)/Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) as applicable.
Each candidate may submit only one application, for one specific post and establishment. No change of post is entertained after submission, and DGQA reserves the right to post a selected candidate anywhere in India based on organisational requirement or order of merit.
Eligibility
The notification lists eligibility by post category (Skilled / Semi Skilled), not by named trade — it does not specify a trade such as “Fitter” or “Electrician” against each establishment code in this particular advertisement.
Technician (Skilled)
- Matriculation (10th class pass) from a recognised Board, or equivalent
- ITI Pass Certificate in the specified trade, or its equivalent Defence Services Tradesman Course approved by the Central or State Government
- Experience: one year in the specified trade from a recognised organisation or undertaking
- Age: 18–27 years as on the application closing date
Technician (Semi Skilled)
- ITI pass in any trade, or its equivalent Defence Services Tradesman Course approved by the Central or State Government
- Experience: not mentioned in the official notification
- Age: 18–27 years as on the application closing date
Date of birth must be supported by the 10th/Matriculation certificate or a birth certificate from a competent authority. Aadhaar card is explicitly not accepted as date-of-birth proof, although a self-attested Aadhaar copy is still listed among the application enclosures.
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Age relaxation
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC/ST | 5 years (only for vacancies reserved for SC/ST) |
| OBC | 3 years (only for vacancies reserved for OBC) |
| Ex-Servicemen (Gen/UR) | 3 years, after deducting military service rendered, from actual age as on closing date |
| Ex-Servicemen (OBC) | 6 years (3+3), after deducting military service rendered, from actual age as on closing date |
| Ex-Servicemen (SC/ST) | 8 years (3+5), after deducting military service rendered, from actual age as on closing date |
| Departmental candidates, minimum 3 years continuous service | Up to 40 years (UR) · Up to 43 years (OBC) · Up to 45 years (SC/ST) |
SC/ST/EWS/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen candidates must enclose a caste or category certificate from a competent authority (District Magistrate/Deputy Commissioner, Chief Metropolitan Magistrate, or Tehsildar-level Revenue Officer, as listed in the notification). Reserved-category candidature stays provisional until documents are verified.
Selection process
Selection has two written stages and no interview. It runs in this order:
- Written Test — objective type, multiple choice, 100 questions for 100 marks, in four parts of 25 questions each: General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Awareness, English Language & Comprehension, and Numerical Aptitude. Duration: 90 minutes. No negative marking. Parts (i), (ii) and (iv) are set in English and Hindi; Part (iii) is in English only.
- Shortlisting for Trade Test — based on written test marks and category of reservation.
- Trade Test — 100 marks, with 40 marks required to qualify.
- Document Verification & Medical Examination — before appointment. Candidates must be found medically fit at a Government hospital; those diagnosed with night blindness or colour blindness are declared unfit for this post.
The merit list is prepared separately for each Trade and Establishment — that is, a distinct list per post/location combination, not one common all-India ranking. In case of a tie, candidates are ranked by date of birth first (older candidate placed higher), then by higher marks in Numerical Aptitude, then Reasoning, then General Awareness.
Application fee
Application fee details are not mentioned in the official notification. Check the official website for updates. Candidates must, however, enclose a self-addressed envelope (30 cm × 12 cm) affixed with a ₹55 postage stamp along with the application, so the admit card can be sent by post. This is a postal charge, not an application fee.
How to apply
There is no online application for this recruitment. Applications are accepted only by post, as follows:
- Fill the application in the prescribed Appendix ‘A’ format, typed in English on A4-size paper, in block letters.
- Affix one recent passport-size photograph on the application form, self-attested.
- Fill the Admit Card in duplicate — Appendix ‘B’ for Technician (Semi Skilled) or Appendix ‘C’ for Technician (Skilled) — and affix one self-signed photograph on each of the two copies.
- Attach self-attested copies of all required certificates (educational/technical qualification, experience, date of birth, caste certificate where applicable).
- Enclose a self-addressed envelope (30 cm × 12 cm) affixed with a ₹55 postage stamp.
- Candidates already working in Government service or a Public Sector Undertaking must route the application through proper channel, with a “No Objection Certificate” from their Head of Office — applications without this NOC will be summarily rejected.
- Superscribe the envelope: “APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF [Technician (Semi Skilled)/Technician (Skilled)] and CATEGORY [SC/ST/OBC/UR]”.
- Send the completed application only by Registered Post or Speed Post — not by hand or courier — to: Controllerate of Quality Assurance (Systems), DGQA Technical Complex, Manovikas Nagar P.O., Secunderabad-500009, within the closing date.
Documents to keep ready
- Duly filled Appendix ‘A’ application form
- Admit card (Appendix ‘B’ or ‘C’) filled in duplicate
- Three recent passport-size photographs (one for the form, two for the admit cards)
- Self-attested copies of Matriculation/10th certificate, ITI/technical qualification certificate, and experience certificate (Skilled post)
- Self-attested copy of date-of-birth proof (10th/Matriculation certificate or birth certificate — not Aadhaar)
- Self-attested copy of caste/category certificate, where claiming SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen relaxation
- Self-attested copy of Aadhaar card
- Self-addressed envelope (30 cm × 12 cm) with ₹55 postage stamp
- NOC from Head of Office, if currently in Government/PSU service
💡 Tips for Sending Application through India Post Service
Send your application by Speed Post with Acknowledgement Card (AD Card) [Posting Charge Starts from Rs. 47/- depending on weight]— you’ll get delivery confirmation right at your doorstep. India Post no longer offers standalone Registered Post (Domestic) as of September 2025, so Speed Post is the safest option now.
Use a thick green envelope to protect your documents from damage in transit. Write your contact number clearly on the back of the envelope.
Arrange your documents in this order before sealing: application form first, then educational certificates, then experience documents. Punch a small hole on the top-left corner of the entire set and tie it neatly with a thread.
Only enclose what is asked for. Extra documents increase postage costs and make it harder for the employer to sort through your application. [This is General tips follow information as advised in official notification]
Important links
| Link | Details |
|---|---|
| Official notification PDF | Advertisement No. CQA(S)/2026/Tech(SS) & Tech(SK), published in Employment News (8–14 August 2026 edition) |
| Apply online portal | This recruitment accepts postal applications only — see “How to Apply” above. |
| Browse the latest all-India government job openings | For other current Central and State government vacancies |
| Check other ITI and diploma-level government jobs | For openings matching the ITI-only Semi Skilled eligibility |
| Use the age calculator to check eligibility as on the closing date | Since age is counted “as on application closing date” |
Should you apply?
This suits candidates with an ITI certificate (Semi Skilled) or a Matriculation-plus-ITI-plus-one-year-experience background (Skilled) who want a permanent Central Government industrial job and are willing to relocate to Secunderabad, Bengaluru, Jabalpur or Chandigarh — and, after that, potentially anywhere in India, since DGQA can transfer confirmed staff per organisational need. It does not suit candidates looking for a desk-based or purely online-application process, or those unwilling to serve outside their home state.
Competition is likely to be tight in specific combinations: several rows in the vacancy table above have only a single post (BLR-046 Semi Skilled, JBP-011, SC-009/1), and because the merit list is prepared separately per Trade and Establishment, candidates are effectively competing only against others who applied for that exact post and location — not against the full applicant pool for the recruitment. One honest trade-off: there is no TA/DA for attending the written test or trade test, and the written test is only 90 minutes for 100 questions across four subjects, so preparation time matters more than for a longer-format exam.
This assessment reflects the editorial team’s own reading of the notification and is not part of the official document.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last date to apply for DGQA Technician Recruitment 2026 (CQA(S)/2026/Tech(SS) & Tech(SK))?
The notification does not print a fixed calendar closing date. It states applications must be sent within 21 days of publication in Employment News (8–14 August 2026 edition), or 28 days for candidates from specified North Eastern states, Sikkim, Ladakh, Lahaul-Spiti, Pangi, Andaman & Nicobar Islands and Lakshadweep. Based on the Employment News issue date, this works out to roughly 29 August 2026 and 5 September 2026 — confirm the exact date with the recruiting office.
What is the salary of DGQA Technician (Skilled) and Technician (Semi Skilled)?
Technician (Semi Skilled) draws Pay Matrix Level-1, ₹18,000–56,900, and Technician (Skilled) draws Pay Matrix Level-2, ₹19,900–63,200, both under the 7th CPC Pay Matrix. Both posts also carry dearness allowance, house rent allowance, transport allowance and other Central Government benefits.
Is DGQA Technician Recruitment 2026 apply online or offline?
It is offline only. There is no apply-online portal or link for this recruitment. Candidates must send the filled Appendix ‘A’ application form, admit card, photographs and certificates by Registered or Speed Post to the Controllerate of Quality Assurance (Systems), Secunderabad-500009.
Is this the same as the DGQA Technician Recruitment 2026 notification for 15 posts?
No. This is added context, not part of the official notification. DGQA also released a separate Technician (Semi Skilled) recruitment earlier in 2026 for a different Controllerate (Heavy Vehicles, with establishments in Chennai and Telangana), under a different advertisement number and closing date. This article covers only Advertisement No. CQA(S)/2026/Tech(SS) & Tech(SK) — Secunderabad, Bengaluru, Jabalpur and Chandigarh. Candidates should check the advertisement number on their downloaded notification before applying.
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