DGQA Technician Recruitment 2026
| Overview | Details |
|---|---|
| POST DATE | 2026-10-20 |
| TOTAL VACANCIES | 32 POSTS |
| LOCATION | Kanpur, New Delhi, Shahjahanpur |
| APPLICATION MODE | ONLINE PORTAL |
DGQA Technician Recruitment 2026: Apply Offline for 32 Posts
The Directorate General of Quality Assurance (DGQA), under the Department of Defence Production, Ministry of Defence, has announced recruitment for 32 Group 'C' Non-Ministerial Industrial posts across its establishments. This includes 11 Technician (Skilled) and 21 Technician (Semi Skilled) positions, with applications invited through an offline process.
Important Dates
| Key Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Notification Publication Date | 17 October 2026 |
| Application Start Date | 17 October 2026 |
| Closing Date for Receipt of Applications | Within 21 days from publication in Employment News (approx. 07 November 2026) |
| Closing Date for Remote / Specified Regions | Within 28 days from publication (approx. 14 November 2026) |
| Written Examination Date | To be notified |
Vacancy Details
Total Vacancies: 32
| Key Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Technician (Skilled) | 11 Posts (Level-2: Rs. 19,900 to 63,200) |
| CQA (GS), Kanpur | 5 |
| CQA (M), Kanpur | 1 |
| SQAE (GS), Kanpur | 2 |
| SQAE (GS), Shahjahanpur | 3 |
| Key Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Technician (Semi Skilled) | 21 Posts (Level-1: Rs. 18,000 to 56,900) |
| CQA (GS), Kanpur | 3 |
| CQA (T&C), Kanpur | 3 |
| CQA (M), Kanpur | 3 |
| CQA (PP), Kanpur | 2 |
| SQAE (GS), Kanpur | 5 |
| SQAE (GS), New Delhi | 3 |
| SQAE (GS), Shahjahanpur | 2 |
Job Location: Kanpur (UP), New Delhi, Shahjahanpur (UP).
Eligibility Criteria
| Key Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Indian nationals only. |
| Age Limit | Minimum 18 years, maximum 27 years for UR/EWS candidates as of the application closing date. Age relaxation applicable for OBC (up to 30 years), SC/ST (up to 32 years), ESM, Agniveer, and Departmental Candidates as per Government rules. |
- Educational Qualification:
| Key Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Technician (Skilled) | Matriculation (10th class pass) from a recognized Board or equivalent, AND ITI Pass Certificate in the specified trade or equivalent Defence Services Tradesman Course. One year experience in the specified trade is also required. |
| Technician (Semi Skilled) | ITI Pass Certificate in the specified trade or its equivalent Defence Services Tradesman Course. |
Application Fee
- No application fee is mentioned in the notification.
Selection Process
Candidates will be selected based on the following stages:
- Written Test
- Departmental Trade Skill Test
- Document Verification and Medical Examination
Exam Pattern
The Written Test will consist of 100 objective type multiple-choice questions for 100 marks, covering:
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General Awareness (30 Questions, 30 Marks)
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English Language and Comprehension (30 Questions, 30 Marks)
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Numerical Aptitude (40 Questions, 40 Marks)
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The test will be conducted in Kanpur, UP. Part (i) will be bilingual (English/Hindi); Part (ii) & (iii) in English only. No negative marking.
How to Apply (Offline)
Applicants must submit their applications via ordinary post or Speed Post.
- Type the application form neatly on A4 size paper (Appendix 'A') using Arial font, size 12, and print it double-sided.
- Fill in all required details in block letters and sign every page.
- Affix one recent coloured self-attested passport size photograph on the application form and self-signed photographs on each of the two Admit Cards (Appendix 'B').
- Attach self-attested copies of all necessary certificates (Aadhaar, birth, qualification, ITI, experience, caste/EWS/ESM) and signed examination instructions (Appendix 'C').
- Enclose one self-addressed envelope (30 cm x 12 cm) with a postal stamp of Rs 60/-.
- Superscribe the main envelope clearly with "APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF TECHNICIAN (SKILLED)" or "APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF TECHNICIAN (SEMI SKILLED)".
- Send the complete application packet to: The Controller, Controllerate of Quality Assurance (General Stores), DGQA Stores Complex, Ashok Path, Meerpur Cantt, Kanpur – 208004, Uttar Pradesh.
Documents Required with Application:
- Duly completed Application Form (Appendix 'A')
- Two Admit Cards (Appendix 'B')
- One self-addressed envelope with Rs. 60/- postal stamp
- Three recent passport size photographs
- NOC (if Government/PSU employee)
- Self-attested copies of Aadhaar, Birth Certificate, Technical Qualification (ITI), Educational Qualification (Matriculation and higher), Experience Certificate (if applicable), Caste/EWS/ESM Certificate.
- Instructions for Examination duly signed (Appendix 'C')
Submission of more than one application will lead to rejection of all applications.
FormBharlo Editor's Analysis
⚠️ URGENT: The deadline for this Directorate General of Quality Assurance (DGQA) notification is within the next 48 hours! If you meet the required criteria, do not wait for the final day as government servers frequently crash due to heavy traffic.
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