Directorate General of Quality Assurance (DGQA), Technician (Skilled & Semi-Skilled) Recruitment - 2026 (33 Vacancies)

DGQA Technician (Semi Skilled) Vacancy 2026 - 21 Posts

Educational Qualification & Experience

1. Technician (Skilled)

• Educational & Technical Qualifications :

  • Matriculation (10th class pass) from a recognized Board or equivalent.

  • ITI Pass Certificate in the specified trade (or its equivalent Defence Services Tradesman Course approved by the Central or State Government).

  • Eligible Trades: Computer Hardware and Networking, Computer Operator and Programming Assistant, Cutting & Sewing, Electrician, Fitter, Information Technology 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).   

• Experience :

  • One year of experience in the specified trade from a recognized organization or undertaking.

• Skill Test :

  • Must qualify a departmental Trade Skill Test in the respective trade.

2. Technician (Semi-Skilled)

• Educational & Technical Qualifications :

  • ITI Pass Certificate in the specified trade (or its equivalent Defence Services Tradesman Course approved by the Central or State Government).

  • Eligible Trades: Book Binder, Carpenter, Computer Hardware and Networking, Computer Operator and Programming Assistant, Cutting & Sewing, Electrician, Fitter, Information Technology and Electronic System Maintenance, Instrument Mechanic, Painter, Plumber, Refrigeration and Air Conditioner Mechanic, Tool and Die Maker, or Tools and Die (Jig and Fixture).

• Experience :

  • No separate experience requirement is listed for this post.

• Skill Test :

  • Must qualify a departmental Trade Skill Test in the respective trade.

Important Guidelines Regarding Qualifications

• Disclosure of Higher Qualifications : While ITI is the essential qualification, if you possess any higher qualifications, you must disclose them in the application form. Failing to disclose higher qualifications can result in the summary cancellation of your candidature.

• Certificates Required : Self-attested copies of educational certificates, technical/ITI qualifications, and experience certificates (if applicable) must be enclosed with the application.

How to Apply?

• Step 1 : Application Format — Type your application neatly in English on an A4 size paper following the prescribed format provided in Appendix 'A' of the notification.

• Step 2 : Admit Card Preparation — Fill out the duplicate Admit Cards (Serial numbers 1 to 4 only) as per Appendix 'B' on separate sheets of paper in double space.

• Step 3 : Photographs — Affix one recent coloured self-attested passport-size photograph on the application form and one on each of the two Admit Cards (the photo must not be older than one month from submission).

• Step 4 : Self-Addressed Envelope — Enclose one self-addressed envelope (measuring 30 cm x 12 cm) affixed with a postal stamp of ₹60/- for receiving your admit card.

• Step 5 : Document Enclosures — Attach self-attested copies of your Aadhaar Card, birth certificate, technical qualifications (ITI), educational qualifications, caste/EWS certificate (if applicable), and experience certificate (if applicable).

• Step 6 : Service Certificates (If Applicable) — Include required documents such as an NOC and vigilance clearance if you are a Central Government employee, or a discharge certificate/e-PPO and Annexure-III if you are an Ex-Serviceman/Agniveer.

• Step 7 : Signed Instructions — Sign and enclose the examination instructions sheet (Appendix 'C') along with your application.

• Step 8 : Envelope Superscription — Clearly superscribe the outer envelope as either "APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF TECHNICIAN (SKILLED)" or "APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF TECHNICIAN (SEMI SKILLED)".

• Step 9 : Postal Submission — Send your completed application strictly 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.

Selection Process

• Step 1 : Written Test — Eligible candidates must appear for an objective-type multiple-choice Written Test conducted in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh.

  • Note : There is no negative marking for wrong answers.

  • Syllabus : Based on the 10th Standard / Matriculation level of Central/State Boards, covering three parts: General Awareness (30 questions/marks), English Language and Comprehension (30 questions/marks), and Numerical Aptitude (40 questions/marks).

• Step 2 : Shortlisting for Trade Test — Candidates are shortlisted based on the marks obtained in the Written Test and their reservation category. Names of shortlisted candidates are published either on the same day or the next day of the written test.

• Step 3 : Departmental Trade Skill Test — Shortlisted candidates must qualify a departmental Trade Skill Test specific to the trade they applied for.

• Step 4 : Preparation of Merit List — A final merit list is prepared based on the combined performance and marks obtained in both the Written Test and the Trade Test.

  • Tie-Resolution Criteria : If multiple candidates secure equal marks (trade and station-wise), ties are resolved sequentially by :

    1. Date of Birth : Older candidates are placed higher.

    2. Numerical Aptitude : Higher marks in the Numerical Aptitude section.

    3. English Language : Higher marks in the English Language & Comprehension section.

• Step 5 : Document Verification & Medical Examination — Provisionally selected candidates must undergo a medical examination at a designated Government Hospital and pass character/antecedent verification. Original documents (such as date of birth, category certificates, qualifications, and experience) must be produced during document verification.

• Step 6 : Appointment Letter — Final appointment is strictly subject to the verification of submitted documents and fulfillment of all eligibility criteria.