DGQA Recruitment 2026: The Directorate General of Quality Assurance (DGQA), Controllerate of Quality Assurance (Heavy Vehicles), Avadi, Chennai, under the Ministry of Defence, Government of India, has officially released the recruitment advertisement notice. This recruitment drive is being conducted for 15 vacancies of Technician (Semi-Skilled) Group ‘C’ Non-Ministerial, Industrial posts under Advertisement Number CQA(HV)/2026/Tech(SS). The notification has been published in the Employment News (18–24 July 2026) edition. Eligible and interested candidates can submit their offline applications within 21 days from the date of publication of this advertisement.
Candidates selected through this recruitment will be initially appointed on a probation period of two years and will be posted at Avadi (Chennai), Yeddumailaram (Telangana), or Meenambakkam (Chennai). However, they are liable to serve anywhere within the Union of India. Make sure to review the complete eligibility, trade requirements, and age criteria details outlined below before sending your application form.
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DGQA Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Recruitment Organization | Directorate General of Quality Assurance (DGQA) PDF |
| Department Name | Controllerate of Quality Assurance (Heavy Vehicles), Ministry of Defence |
| Post Name | Technician (Semi-Skilled) Group-C |
| Advt. No. | CQA(HV)/2026/ Tech(SS) |
| Total Vacancy | 15 Posts |
| Pay Scale | Pay Matrix Level-1 (Rs. 18,000 – 56,900/-) |
| Notification / Apply Start Date | 18 July 2026 |
| Category | DGQA Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF |
| Official Website | ddpmod.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Notification Release Date | 18 July 2026 |
| Offline Application Start Date | 18 July 2026 (09:00 AM onwards) |
| Last Date to Apply Offline | 07 August 2026 (till 05:00 PM) |
| Last Date to Apply (Far-Flung Areas) | 21 August 2026 |
Note: Candidates residing in Assam, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram, Manipur, Nagaland, Tripura, Sikkim, Ladakh, Jammu & Kashmir, Lahaul & Spiti District, Pangi Sub-Division of Chamba, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, and Lakshadweep get an extended window of 35 days (till 21 August 2026) to submit applications.
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Application Fees
| Category | Fee |
| UR / OBC / EWS / SC / ST / PWD / ESM / Female | Nil |
| Mode of Payment | Not Applicable |
Age Limit, Vacancy Details, and Qualification
Age Limit: The age limit for DGQA Recruitment 2026 is 18-27 Years. The cutoff date for the calculation of the age limit is 07.08.2026 (the closing date of applications). (Use Age Calculator). Age Relaxation will be given as per the rules.
| Post Name | Vacancy | Qualification |
| Technician | 15 | ITI Pass in the Related Field |
DGQA Recruitment 2026 Selection Process
The selection process for DGQA Recruitment 2026 includes the following stages:
- Written Exam (Objective Type MCQ, 100 Marks)
- Trade Test (Qualifying nature, 100 Marks – Minimum 40 marks required)
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
Scheme of Written Examination
The exam syllabus is based on the 10th Class standard. There is no negative marking for wrong answers.
| Part | Subject | Questions | Marks |
| I | General Intelligence and Reasoning | 25 | 25 |
| II | General Awareness | 25 | 25 |
| III | English Language and Comprehension | 25 | 25 |
| IV | Numerical Aptitude | 25 | 25 |
How to Apply for DGQA Recruitment 2026
Follow these steps to apply for DGQA Recruitment 2026:
- Download the offline application format (Appendix ‘A’ and ‘B’) from the notification PDF.
- Neatly type the application in English on A4-sized paper.
- Attach self-attested copies of required certificates (Age proof, educational/technical qualification, caste, Aadhaar card, ESM discharge book, etc.).
- Include one self-addressed envelope (size 30 cm x 12 cm) affixed with a postal stamp of Rs. 55/- for sending the admit card.
- Affix your latest passport-sized photograph on the application and the admit cards.
- Super-scribe the main envelope containing the application with: “APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF TECHNICIAN (SEMI SKILLED) TRADE: ________, ESTABLISHMENT CODE: ________”.
- Send the application form strictly by Speed Post to the following address: The Controller,Controllerate of Quality Assurance (Heavy Vehicles),Post Box No. 20, Avadi, Chennai – 600054
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Important Links
| DGQA Recruitment Notification PDF | Notification |
| DGQA Recruitment Application Form PDF Download (From 18.07.2026) | Application Form |
| DGQA Official Website | DGQA |

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