DGQA Recruitment 2026: Directorate General of Quality Assurance, Ministry of Defence, Government of India has officially released the recruitment advertisement notice. The recruitment drive is conducted for the posts of Technician (Skilled) and Technician (Semi Skilled) under Advertisement No. CQA(S)/2026/Tech(SS) & Tech (SK) for a total of 14 vacancy seats. The official advertisement was released on 08 August 2026. Eligible candidates can submit their applications via offline/speed post starting from 08 August 2026, and the final last date to apply is 28 August 2026 (18 September 2026 for remote regions).
This recruitment offer presents a great opportunity for ITI certificate holders to secure a Group ‘C’ Industrial job in the Department of Defence Production. Selected candidates will initially serve a two-year probation period across stations like Secunderabad, Bengaluru, Jabalpur, and Chandigarh. Make sure to read all essential educational criteria, age limits, and offline application requirements thoroughly before sending your paperwork.
DGQA Recruitment 2026 Overview
Recruitment Organization
Directorate General of Quality Assurance (DGQA)
Department Name
Department of Defence Production, Ministry of Defence
UR / Gen / OBC / EWS / SC / ST / PWD / ESM / Female
Nil
Mode of Payment
N/A (Free)
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 28.08.2026. (Use Age Calculator). Age Relaxation will be given as per the rules.
10th Pass + ITI Certificate in Relevant Trade + 1 Year Experience
Technician (Semi Skilled)
07
ITI Pass in Any Trade
Written Exam Pattern & Syllabus
Subject
Questions
Marks
General Intelligence and Reasoning
25
25
General Awareness
25
25
English Language and Comprehension
25
25
Numerical Aptitude
25
25
Total
100
100
Question Type: Objective Type Multiple Choice Questions.
Negative Marking: No negative marking.
Medium of Test: English & Hindi (Part-iii English only).
DGQA Recruitment 2026 Selection Process
The selection process for DGQA Recruitment 2026 includes the following stages:
Written Examination (100 Marks)
Trade Test (100 Marks, Minimum 40 Marks to Qualify)
Document Verification
Medical Examination
How to Apply for DGQA Recruitment 2026
Follow these steps to apply for DGQA Recruitment 2026:
Download and print the application form (Appendix ‘A’) and admit card format (Appendix ‘B’/’C’) on A4 size paper.
Fill in all required fields accurately in English using BLOCK letters.
Attach self-attested copies of educational certificates, ITI certificates, experience documents, caste/category certificates, and ID proof.
Affix 3 recent passport-size photographs (1 on the application form and 2 on duplicate admit cards).
Enclose a self-addressed envelope (30 cm x 12 cm) affixed with a postal stamp of Rs. 55/-.
Superscribe the outer envelope with “APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF [Technician (Semi Skilled) / Technician (Skilled)] and CATEGORY [SC/ST/OBC/UR]”.
Send the completed application packet via Registered or Speed Post to: Controllerate of Quality Assurance (Systems), DGQA Technical Complex, Manovikas Nagar P.O., Secunderabad – 500009.
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