DGQA Recruitment 2026:- The Directorate General of Quality Assurance, Department of Defence Production, Ministry of Defence, has officially released the recruitment advertisement notice for direct recruitment. The notification details the hiring for Technician (Skilled) and Technician (Semi-Skilled) Group ‘C’ Non-Ministerial Industrial posts under Advertisement Number CQA (GS)/2026/1, featuring a total of 32 vacancy seats. The DGQA Technician Recruitment 2026 official advertisement has been published in the Employment News for the period of 17-23 October 2026. Eligible candidates can submit their offline applications through ordinary or speed post from 17 October to 6 November 2026.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!This recruitment offers a great opportunity for candidates possessing Industrial Training Institute (ITI) qualifications to secure a stable career within a defence production establishment under the Government of India. Applicants should carefully verify their trade eligibility, age limits, and required document enclosures before sending their application packets to the designated authority in Kanpur.

DGQA Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Recruitment Organization | Ministry of Defence (Department of Defence Production) |
| Department Name | Directorate General of Quality Assurance (DGQA) |
| Post Name | Technician (Skilled) & Technician (Semi-Skilled) |
| Old Advt. No. | CQA(HV)/2026/Tech(SS) |
| Advt. No. | CQA (GS)/2026/1 |
| Total Vacancy | 32 |
| Pay Scale | Pay Matrix Level-1 to Level-2 (Rs. 18,000 – Rs. 63,200) |
| Notification Date | Employment News 17-23 October 2026 |
| Category | DGQA Technician Recruitment 2026 |
| Official Website | ddpmod.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| New Advt. No. | CQA (GS)/2026/1 |
| Notification Release Date | 17 October 2026 |
| Offline Registration Begins | 17 October 2026 |
| Closing Date of Application | 6 November 2026 |
| Examination Schedule | Will Be Updated Soon |
Application Fees
| Category | Fees |
| All Category Candidate | Nil |
DGQA Recruitment 2026 Age Limit
Age Limit: Calculate Age from Date of Birth :- Click Here . The age limit for DGQA Recruitment 2026 is 18-27 Years. The cutoff date for the calculation of the age limit is 07.08.2026 (the closing date of applications).Age Relaxation will be given as per the rules.
DGQA Recruitment 2026 Post Details
| Post Name | Vacancies | Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| Technician (Skilled) | 11 | 10th Pass + ITI Pass + 1 year experience |
| Technician (Semi-Skilled) | 21 | ITI Pass Certificate in specified trade |
DGQA Recruitment 2026 Bharti Selection Process
The selection process for DGQA Recruitment 2026 involves the following steps:
- Written Exam (Objective Type MCQ, 100 Marks)
- Trade Test (Departmental Skill Test)
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
Written Exam Syllabus & Scheme
The question paper for the written test will be based on the 10th standard (Matriculation) syllabus of Central/State Boards and comprises the following parts:
| Part | Subject | Questions | Marks | Language |
| Part (i) | General Awareness | 30 | 30 | Bilingual (English & Hindi) |
| Part (ii) | English Language and Comprehension | 30 | 30 | English Only |
| Part (iii) | Numerical Aptitude | 40 | 40 | English Only |
Note: There is no negative marking for wrong answers attempted in the written examination.
How to Apply for DGQA Recruitment 2026 Offline Form
- Check the eligibility from the DGQA Recruitment 2026 official notification pdf
- Neatly type or fill out the application form in English on an A4 size paper as per the prescribed format (Appendix ‘A’).
- Fill out the two Admit Cards (Appendix ‘B’).
- Attach self-attested copies of essential documents including educational certificates, ITI pass certificates, caste certificates (if applicable), and birth certificates.
- Affix recent passport-size photographs on the application form and admit cards.
- Enclose a self-addressed envelope (30 cm x 12 cm) affixed with a postal stamp of Rs. 60/-.
- Superscribe the outer envelope clearly as “APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF TECHNICIAN (SKILLED)” or “APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF TECHNICIAN (SEMI – SKILLED)”.
- Send the application by ordinary or speed post to the following address: The Controller, Controllerate of Quality Assurance (General Stores), DGQA Stores Complex, Ashok Path, Meerpur Cantt, Kanpur-208004, Uttar Pradesh
🔔 Important Link 🔔
| DGQA Technician Recruitment Notification PDF (Emp News) | Notification PDF |
| DGQA Technician Recruitment Application Form New | Download Here |
| DGQA Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF Old Notification | Notification PDF (18 July- 7 Aug 2026) |
| DGQA Recruitment 2026 Apply Offline Old | Download Here |
| DGQA Official Website | DGQA |
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| 💻 All Govt Jobs Apply 💻 | Click Here |
What is the Start Date of the DGQA Recruitment 2026
17 October 2026
What is the Last Date of the DGQA Recruitment 2026
6 November 2026