DGQA Technician Recruitment 2026 Notification Out for 32 Technician Skilled and Semi Skilled Posts
The Directorate General of Quality Assurance (DGQA), Department of Defence Production, Ministry of Defence, has released the DGQA Technician Recruitment 2026 notification under Advertisement No. CQA (GS)/2026/1, published in the Employment News of 17–23 October 2026. A total of 32 Group 'C' Non-Ministerial Industrial posts will be filled: 11 Technician (Skilled) and 21 Technician (Semi Skilled), in DGQA units at Kanpur, New Delhi and Shahjahanpur.
ITI pass candidates in the specified trades can apply. Technician (Skilled) also requires Matriculation and one year of trade experience. The upper age limit is 27 years for UR/EWS, with relaxation for other categories. The DGQA Technician application form must be sent by ordinary post or speed post to the Controllerate of Quality Assurance (General Stores), Kanpur, within 21 days of the advertisement's publication in Employment News. Selection is through a written test and a trade test. This article covers the DGQA Technician vacancy 2026, unit-wise vacancy, salary, trade-wise eligibility, age limit, exam pattern, documents and how to apply, all taken from the official advertisement.
Quick summary:
➤ Recruitment: DGQA Technician Recruitment 2026
➤ Advertisement No.: CQA (GS)/2026/1 (Employment News 17–23 October 2026)
➤ Posts: Technician (Skilled) and Technician (Semi Skilled), Group 'C' Non-Ministerial Industrial
➤ Total vacancies: 32 (Skilled 11 + Semi Skilled 21)
➤ Pay: Level-2 (Rs. 19,900 – 63,200) for Skilled; Level-1 (Rs. 18,000 – 56,900) for Semi Skilled
➤ Qualification: ITI in the specified trade (Skilled also needs 10th pass + 1 year experience)
➤ Age limit: 18 to 27 years for UR/EWS (relaxation for others)
➤ Job location: Kanpur, New Delhi, Shahjahanpur
➤ Mode of application: Offline, by ordinary post / speed post
➤ Last date: 21 days from publication in Employment News (28 days for remote areas)
➤ Selection: Written test + Trade test
Table of Contents
- DGQA Technician 2026 Important Dates
- DGQA Technician Recruitment 2026 Overview
- Post-wise Vacancy and Salary
- Unit-wise Vacancy: Technician (Skilled)
- Unit-wise Vacancy: Technician (Semi Skilled)
- Eligibility and Trades
- Age Limit
- Exam Pattern and Selection Process
- Documents to Send
- How to Apply
- FAQs
- Important Links
DGQA Technician 2026 Important Dates
The DGQA Technician Recruitment 2026 notification was published in the Employment News of 17–23 October 2026. The last date for receipt of the DGQA Technician application form is 21 days from the date of publication, and 28 days for candidates from the North-East and other remote areas. The important dates are given below.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification in Employment News | 17–23 October 2026 |
| Last date for receipt of application | 21 days from publication in Employment News |
| Last date for remote areas* | 28 days from publication in Employment News |
| Age crucial date | Closing date for receipt of applications |
| Written test and trade test date | To be mentioned in the admit card |
*Remote areas: Assam, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram, Manipur, Nagaland, Tripura, Sikkim, Ladakh, Jammu and Kashmir, Lahaul and Spiti district and Pangi Sub-division of Chamba district (Himachal Pradesh), Andaman and Nicobar Islands and Lakshadweep. Applications received late, even due to postal delay, will be rejected.
DGQA Technician Recruitment 2026 Overview
The DGQA Technician Recruitment 2026 is a direct recruitment by the Controllerate of Quality Assurance (General Stores), Kanpur, under the Ministry of Defence. The key details of the DGQA Technician vacancy 2026 are summarised below.
| Organisation | Directorate General of Quality Assurance (DGQA), Ministry of Defence |
| Recruiting office | Controllerate of Quality Assurance (General Stores), Kanpur |
| Advertisement No. | CQA (GS)/2026/1 |
| Post names | Technician (Skilled), Technician (Semi Skilled) |
| Group | Group 'C' Non-Ministerial Industrial |
| Total vacancies | 32 |
| Probation | 2 years |
| Posting stations | Kanpur (UP), New Delhi, Shahjahanpur (UP); liable to serve anywhere in India |
| Mode of application | Offline (by post) |
| Selection | Written test + Trade test |
| Exam location | Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh |
DGQA Technician Vacancy 2026 and Salary
The DGQA Technician vacancy 2026 has 32 posts: 11 for Technician (Skilled) and 21 for Technician (Semi Skilled). The DGQA Technician salary follows the 7th CPC Pay Matrix, and selected candidates are covered under NPS/UPS. The post-wise DGQA Technician vacancy and salary are given below.
| Post Name | Vacancies | Pay Level | Pay Scale |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technician (Skilled) | 11 | Level-2 | Rs. 19,900 – 63,200 |
| Technician (Semi Skilled) | 21 | Level-1 | Rs. 18,000 – 56,900 |
| Total | 32 | – | – |
DGQA Technician (Skilled) Unit-wise Vacancy 2026
The DGQA Technician (Skilled) vacancy 2026 has 11 posts across DGQA units at Kanpur and Shahjahanpur. CQA (GS), Kanpur has the most posts, 5. The unit-wise and category-wise DGQA Technician (Skilled) vacancy is given below.
| Unit | UR | OBC | SC | ST | EWS | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CQA (GS), Kanpur | 4 | 1 | – | – | – | 5 |
| CQA (T&C), Kanpur | – | – | – | – | – | 0 |
| CQA (M), Kanpur | 1 | – | – | – | – | 1 |
| CQA (PP), Kanpur | – | – | – | – | – | 0 |
| SQAE (GS), Kanpur | – | 1 | 1 | – | – | 2 |
| SQAE (GS), New Delhi | – | – | – | – | – | 0 |
| SQAE (GS), Shahjahanpur | 2 | – | – | – | 1 | 3 |
| Total | 7 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 11 |
Horizontal reservation for Technician (Skilled): ESM 10%, Agniveer 10%.
DGQA Technician (Semi Skilled) Unit-wise Vacancy 2026
The DGQA Technician (Semi Skilled) vacancy 2026 has 21 posts across all seven DGQA units. SQAE (GS), Kanpur has the most posts, 5. The unit-wise and category-wise DGQA Technician (Semi Skilled) vacancy is given below.
| Unit | UR | OBC | SC | ST | EWS | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CQA (GS), Kanpur | 3 | – | – | – | – | 3 |
| CQA (T&C), Kanpur | 3 | – | – | – | – | 3 |
| CQA (M), Kanpur | 1 | 1 | – | – | 1 | 3 |
| CQA (PP), Kanpur | 1 | – | – | – | 1 | 2 |
| SQAE (GS), Kanpur | 2 | 2 | – | – | 1 | 5 |
| SQAE (GS), New Delhi | – | 2 | – | – | 1 | 3 |
| SQAE (GS), Shahjahanpur | – | 1 | 1 | – | – | 2 |
| Total | 10 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 21 |
Horizontal reservation for Technician (Semi Skilled): ESM 10%, Agniveer 10%, PwBD 4%.
DGQA Technician Eligibility Criteria and Trades
The DGQA Technician eligibility 2026 is based on an ITI certificate in the specified trades, or an equivalent Defence Services Tradesman Course approved by the Central or State Government. Only Indian nationals can apply, and eligible candidates must also qualify a departmental trade skill test. The post-wise DGQA Technician qualification and trades are given below.
| Post | Essential Qualification | Eligible ITI Trades |
|---|---|---|
| Technician (Skilled) | Matriculation (10th pass) + ITI pass certificate in the specified trade (or equivalent Defence Services Tradesman Course) + 1 year experience in the trade from a recognised organisation + departmental trade skill test | Computer Hardware and Networking, COPA, Cutting & Sewing, Electrician, Fitter, IT and Electronic System Maintenance, Instrument Mechanic, Machinist, Painter, Pattern Maker, Plumber, Refrigeration and Air Conditioner Mechanic, Tool and Die Maker or Tools and Die (Jig and Fixture) |
| Technician (Semi Skilled) | ITI pass certificate in the specified trade (or equivalent Defence Services Tradesman Course) + departmental trade skill test | Book Binder, Carpenter, Computer Hardware and Networking, COPA, Cutting & Sewing, Electrician, Fitter, IT and Electronic System Maintenance, Instrument Mechanic, Painter, Plumber, Refrigeration and Air Conditioner Mechanic, Tool and Die Maker or Tools and Die (Jig and Fixture) |
Note: Candidates with a higher qualification must disclose it in the application form. Candidates with night blindness or colour blindness will be declared medically unfit.
DGQA Technician Age Limit 2026
The DGQA Technician age limit is counted as on the closing date of application. The minimum age is 18 years, and the maximum age depends on the category. The category-wise DGQA Technician maximum age limit is given below.
| Category | Maximum Age |
|---|---|
| UR / EWS | 27 years |
| OBC | 30 years |
| SC / ST | 32 years |
| ESM (after deducting military service): UR / OBC / SC-ST | 30 / 33 / 35 years |
| Agniveer: UR / OBC / SC-ST | 32 / 35 / 37 years |
| Departmental Candidates (min. 3 years continuous service): UR / OBC / SC-ST | 40 / 43 / 45 years |
| PwBD | As per DoP&T guidelines |
DGQA Technician Exam Pattern and Selection Process
The DGQA Technician selection process 2026 has a written test followed by a trade test. The written test is objective (MCQ) with no negative marking, based on the 10th standard syllabus, and will be held in Kanpur in one session. Part (i) will be in English and Hindi, while Parts (ii) and (iii) will be in English only. The DGQA Technician exam pattern is given below.
| Part | Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| (i) | General Awareness | 30 | 30 |
| (ii) | English Language and Comprehension | 30 | 30 |
| (iii) | Numerical Aptitude | 40 | 40 |
| Total | 100 | 100 | |
Candidates shortlisted on the basis of written test marks and category will be called for the trade test. The merit list will be prepared from the marks of the written test and trade test. Ties will be resolved by date of birth (older first), then higher marks in Numerical Aptitude, then higher marks in English. The names of shortlisted candidates will be published on the same day as the written test or the next day.
Documents to Send with the DGQA Technician Application
The following documents must be sent along with the DGQA Technician application form:
- Application form as per Appendix 'A', typed in English on A4 paper (Arial font, size 12, printed double-sided, signed on every page)
- Two admit cards as per Appendix 'B' on A4 paper
- One self-addressed envelope (30 cm x 12 cm) with a postal stamp of Rs. 60
- Three recent passport-size photographs (not older than one month): one on the form and one on each admit card
- NOC and vigilance clearance through proper channel, for candidates in Government service or PSUs
- Self-attested copies of Aadhaar card, birth certificate, educational and technical qualifications, and experience certificate (if applicable)
- Self-attested caste certificate (OBC as per Annexure-II, SC/ST) and EWS certificate (Annexure-IV), if applicable
- Instructions for Examination (Appendix 'C') signed by the applicant
- Copy of e-PPO / discharge certificate and undertaking (Annexure-III), for ESM/Agniveer
- Certificate as per Annexure-I, for Central Government civilian employees seeking age relaxation
How to Apply for DGQA Technician Recruitment 2026
The DGQA Technician Recruitment 2026 application is offline only. Each candidate can submit only one application for one specific trade and station. Follow these steps:
- Get the application form (Appendix 'A'), admit card (Appendix 'B') and instructions (Appendix 'C') from the Employment News advertisement of 17–23 October 2026.
- Type the application form neatly in English on A4 paper. Do not overwrite or use correction fluid.
- Paste your photographs, sign every page, and attach all the required self-attested documents.
- Write "APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF TECHNICIAN (SKILLED)" or "APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF TECHNICIAN (SEMI SKILLED)" on the envelope.
- Send it by ordinary post or speed post to: The Controller, Controllerate of Quality Assurance (General Stores), DGQA Stores Complex, Ashok Path, Meerpur Cantt, Kanpur – 208004, Uttar Pradesh.
- Make sure it reaches within 21 days of the advertisement's publication (28 days for remote areas).
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. How many vacancies are there in DGQA Technician Recruitment 2026?
There are 32 vacancies: 11 Technician (Skilled) and 21 Technician (Semi Skilled).
Q2. What is the last date to apply for DGQA Technician 2026?
Applications must reach within 21 days of publication in the Employment News of 17–23 October 2026, or 28 days for remote areas.
Q3. What is the qualification for DGQA Technician?
An ITI in the specified trade. Technician (Skilled) also requires 10th pass and one year of experience in the trade.
Q4. What is the DGQA Technician salary?
Technician (Skilled): Level-2, Rs. 19,900 – 63,200. Technician (Semi Skilled): Level-1, Rs. 18,000 – 56,900.
Q5. Is there negative marking in the DGQA Technician exam?
No. There is no negative marking in the written test.
Q6. Where will the DGQA Technician exam be held?
The written test will be held in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh.
DGQA Technician Recruitment 2026 Important Links
Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| DGQA Technician Notification & Application Form (Employment News 17–23 October 2026) | Notification PDF |
| Application address | The Controller, CQA (General Stores), DGQA Stores Complex, Ashok Path, Meerpur Cantt, Kanpur – 208004 |
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