DGQA Recruitment 2026 For 30+ Technicians (Skilled / Semi-Skilled), Labourer And Other Posts
August 7, 2026
Latest notifications for DGQA recruitment 2026 updated today are listed here. Below is the complete list of all DGQA recruitment in India for the current year 2026 where you can find information on how you can apply and register for various opportunities:
DGQA Recruitment 2026 for 14 Skilled and Semi-Skilled Technician Posts | Last Date: 21st August 2026
The Directorate General of Quality Assurance (DGQA), under the Department of Defence Production, Ministry of Defence, has announced 14 Technician vacancies. The recruitment covers Technician (Skilled) and Technician (Semi Skilled) Group ‘C’, Non-Ministerial, Industrial posts. Candidates require a Matriculation and ITI qualification or an equivalent Defence Services Tradesman Course, depending on the post. Skilled Technician applicants must also possess one year of relevant trade experience. The vacancies are available in Secunderabad, Bengaluru, Jabalpur and Chandigarh, although selected candidates may be posted anywhere in India. Applications must be submitted offline within 21 days of publication in Employment News or within 28 days for candidates from specified remote areas.
DGQA Recruitment 2026 for 15 Technician (Semi-Skilled) and Labourer Posts | Last Date: 14th August 2026
The Directorate General of Quality Assurance (DGQA), Ministry of Defence has released the official notification for the recruitment of 15 Technician (Semi-Skilled) and Labourer posts under Group ‘C’ Industrial (Non-Ministerial) category. The vacancies are available in Fitter Auto, Electrician Mate, and Labourer trades at establishments in Chennai and Telangana. Candidates possessing the required ITI qualification are eligible to apply. The recruitment process includes a written examination followed by a trade test. Eligible Indian nationals must submit their offline applications by Speed Post within 28 days from the publication of the advertisement in Employment News.
Directorate General of Quality Assurance Recruitment 2026 Notification
Directorate General of Quality Assurance (DGQA), Ministry of Defence
Post Names
Technician (Semi-Skilled), Labourer
Education
ITI in relevant trade
Total Vacancies
15
Apply Mode
Offline (Speed Post)
Job Location
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) & Sangareddy (Telangana)
Headquarters
New Delhi
Last Date To Apply
14th August 2026 / Within 28 days from the date of publication in Employment News (35 days for remote areas)
Directorate General of Quality Assurance Vacancy
Post Name
Vacancy
Education
Technician (Semi-Skilled) – Fitter Auto
11
ITI in Automobile / Motor Vehicle Mechanic / Diesel Mechanic or equivalent
Technician (Semi-Skilled) – Electrician Mate
3
ITI in Electrical Trade or equivalent
Labourer
1
ITI in any trade or equivalent
Total
15
Other Requirement
Candidates must submit self-attested copies of all required documents.
Two recent passport-size photographs.
Two self-addressed envelopes with ₹55 postal stamp.
Aadhaar Card copy.
NOC for Government employees, if applicable.
Medical fitness is mandatory.
Colour blindness or night blindness will lead to disqualification.
Due Date
Last date to submit the application: Within 28 days from publication in Employment News.
Candidates from remote areas: Within 35 days from publication.
Salary
Pay Matrix Level-1
₹18,000 – ₹56,900 per month
Additional benefits include DA, HRA, TA, Children Education Allowance, LTC, Medical facilities, CSD facilities, and other Government allowances.
Covered under NPS/UPS.
Age Limit
Minimum Age: 16 years
Maximum Age: 27 years
Age relaxation:
SC/ST: 5 years
OBC: 3 years
Ex-Servicemen: 3 years plus service period deduction
Departmental Candidates: Up to 40/43/45 years as per category
Application Fee
No application fee has been mentioned in the official notification.
Selection Process
Written Examination (Objective Type MCQ)
Trade Test
Document Verification
Medical Examination
How to Apply
Download the prescribed application form and admit card from the official notification.
Fill in the application form in block letters using black/blue ink.
Attach all required self-attested documents, photographs, Aadhaar copy, certificates, and other prescribed enclosures.
Superscribe the envelope with “APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF TECHNICIAN (SEMI SKILLED) TRADE: ______ ESTABLISHMENT CODE: ______”.
Send the completed application by Speed Post to:The Controller Controllerate of Quality Assurance (Heavy Vehicles) Post Box No. 20, Avadi, Chennai – 600054
Ensure the application reaches the office within the prescribed closing date.
Important Dates
Date of Notification
18 July 2026
Last Date for Receipt of Application (Normal Areas)
14 August 2026
Last Date for Far Flung Areas
21 August 2026
Written Examination Pattern
Subject
Marks
General Intelligence & Reasoning
25
General Awareness
25
English Language & Comprehension
25
Numerical Aptitude
25
Total
100
Objective Type (MCQ)
No Negative Marking
Trade Test: 100 Marks (Minimum Qualifying Marks: 40)
Chief Quality Assurance Establishment (CQAE) under DGQA, Department of Defence Production has released an official notification for 08 vacancies of Stenographer Grade-I, CMD (OG) and Carpenter posts. This recruitment offers a great opportunity for candidates seeking central government jobs in the defence sector with stable career growth and 7th CPC pay scale benefits. Candidates with basic qualifications like 10th, 12th and ITI can apply for these posts through offline mode. The recruitment includes Group C non-gazetted and ministerial posts with postings across major cities. Interested candidates must ensure eligibility and submit their applications before the last date.
Send via Speed Post to: Chief Quality Assurance Establishment (Eastern Fleet Stores), Near NSTL, Opposite Raithu Bazar, Marripalem Post, Visakhapatnam – 530018
DGQA CQAE Mumbai Group C Recruitment 2026 For 11 Posts Of MTS, LDC And Superintendent [CLOSED]
The Directorate General of Quality Assurance (DGQA), under the Ministry of Defence, Government of India, has released Advertisement No. 2381/Group ‘C’/2025-26 for recruitment at Chief Quality Assurance Establishment (MS) [CQAE(MS)], Mumbai. This notification invites offline applications for 11 Group ‘C’ Non-Gazetted/Non-Ministerial and Ministerial posts including Multi Tasking Staff (MTS), Lower Division Clerk (LDC), and Superintendent (Stores). Candidates seeking central government jobs in Mumbai have a valuable opportunity to secure a permanent post under DGQA. The recruitment will be conducted through a Competitive Written Examination followed by Skill/Trade Tests where applicable. Applicants must meet the prescribed educational qualifications ranging from Matriculation to 10+2 with additional certification and experience for certain posts.
Directorate General of Quality Assurance (DGQA), CQAE(MS), Mumbai
Post Names
Multi Tasking Staff (MTS), Lower Division Clerk (LDC), Superintendent (Stores)
Education
Matriculation for MTS; 12th Pass with Typing Skill for LDC; 10+2 with Certificate in Material Management and 2 Years Experience for Superintendent (Stores)
Total Vacancies
11 Posts
Apply Mode
Offline (Registered / Speed Post)
Job Location
Mumbai, Maharashtra
Last Date To Apply
28 Days From Advertisement Publication (Expected 28 March 2026)
DGQA CQAE Mumbai Vacancy
Post Name
Vacancy
Education
Multi Tasking Staff (MTS)
05
Matriculation or equivalent from recognized Board
Lower Division Clerk (LDC)
02
12th Pass + Typing Speed 35 wpm English / 30 wpm Hindi
Superintendent (Stores)
01
10+2 + Certificate in Material Management + 2 Years Experience
Salary is as per 7th CPC Pay Matrix along with applicable allowances.
Age Limit
MTS: 18 to 25 Years
LDC: 18 to 27 Years
Superintendent (Stores): 18 to 27 Years
Age Relaxation:
SC/ST – 5 Years
OBC – 3 Years
PwBD – 10 Years (Additional relaxation for reserved categories)
Ex-Servicemen – 3 Years after deduction of military service
Departmental Candidates – Up to 40 Years (UR), 43 Years (OBC), 45 Years (SC/ST)
Application Fee
The official advertisement does not specify any application fee. Candidates are advised to verify details in the Employment News notification.
Selection Process
Selection will be conducted through:
Written Examination (Objective Type – 100 Marks)
Skill Test (Typing Test for LDC – Qualifying)
Trade Test (If applicable)
Document Verification
Medical Examination
Written Exam Pattern:
General Intelligence & Reasoning – 25 Questions – 25 Marks General Awareness – 25 Questions – 25 Marks English Language & Comprehension – 25 Questions – 25 Marks Numerical Aptitude – 25 Questions – 25 Marks
Total – 100 Questions – 100 Marks No negative marking.
How To Apply
Download and prepare the application format as per Appendix ‘A’.
Attach self-attested copies of educational, caste, experience and other relevant certificates.
Prepare admit card in duplicate as per Appendix ‘A II’.
Attach three passport size photographs (one on form, two on admit cards).
Government employees must apply through proper channel with NOC.
Superscribe envelope clearly as “APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF ______”.
Send application only via Registered Post or Speed Post to:
Chief Quality Assurance Officer (MS) 7th Floor, NMRL/DGQA Building Near Tiger Gate, Naval Dockyard Mumbai – 400001 Maharashtra