DGQA Recruitment 2026 – Apply Offline for 32 Technician Posts

The DGQA Technician Vacancy 2026 covers 32 posts across seven establishments. The tables below show the unit-wise and category-wise distribution exactly as given in the notification. A dash in the notification means no vacancy in that category. The notification lists horizontal reservation against the above vacancies as follows. Selected candidates are initially appointed on probation for a period of two years at Kanpur (UP), New Delhi or Shahjahanpur (UP). They are liable to serve anywhere within the limits of the Union of India, including field locations or remote areas, as and when required, as per extant Government of India rules. Each candidate can submit only one application indicating a specific Trade and Station. If a candidate submits more than one application, all applications submitted by the candidate will be summarily rejected without assigning any cause. No change in post o

DGQA Technician (Skilled) Vacancy 2026 - 11 Posts

DGQA Technician (Semi Skilled) Vacancy 2026 - 21 Posts

Horizontal Reservation

The notification does not give separate calendar dates for the opening and closing of applications. It links the closing date to the date of publication in Employment News. Applications received after the due date, even if delayed in the post, will be rejected summarily and no correspondence will be entertained.

The DGQA Technician eligibility conditions cover nationality, qualification, age, service-related conditions, disqualifications and medical fitness. Candidates should read each condition carefully because the notification sets specific requirements for each post and category. Only Indian nationals are eligible to apply. No person is eligible for appointment who: has entered into or contracted a marriage with a person having a spouse living; or having a spouse living, has entered into or contracted a marriage with any person, provided that the Government may exempt any person from this rule if satisfied that such marriage is permissible under the personal law applicable to such person and the other party to the marriage and that there are other grounds for doing so; or is convicted or under trial for associating with criminal offences. Candidates must be in good mental and physical health

The DGQA Technician qualification differs for the two posts. Eligible candidates must also qualify a departmental Trade Skill Test in the trade of the post for which they are being considered for appointment. Matriculation (10th class pass) from a recognised Board or equivalent. ITI Pass Certificate in the specified trade, or its equivalent Defence Services Tradesman Course approved as such by the Central Government or State Governments. One year experience in the specified trade from a recognised Organisation or Undertaking. Qualifying the departmental Trade Skill Test in the trade of the post. Trades specified for Technician (Skilled): 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

The minimum age is 18 years as on the closing date of the application. The maximum permitted age, as on the application closing date, depends on the category. Age relaxation for PwBD candidates is as per the relevant DoP&T guidelines; the notification does not state the number of years. The crucial date for determining the maximum age limit is the closing date for receipt of applications from candidates in India, and not the extended closing date prescribed for the specified regions.

The notification does not specify any application fee or exam fee for the DGQA Technician Recruitment 2026. Candidates must, however, submit a self-addressed envelope of size 30 cms x 12 cms affixed with a postal stamp of Rs 60/- along with the application, for sending the admit card. This is a postage requirement mentioned in the notification, not an application fee.

The pay and emoluments are as per the 7th CPC Pay Matrix. Recruited candidates will draw salary according to the said pay level and will be entitled to other applicable benefits and allowances. They will be covered under the National Pension Scheme (NPS) / Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) as per extant Government of India rules.

The selection process has two stages: a Written Test and a Trade Test. A merit list is then prepared, and final appointment depends on document verification, medical examination and verification of character and antecedents. Eligible candidates have to appear in the Written Test, which will be conducted in one session, either in the forenoon or afternoon of the day. The test is of objective type with multiple choice questions only. There is no negative marking for wrong answers. The examination will be conducted in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh. The exact date, time and venue will be mentioned in the Admit Card. The question papers will be as per the syllabus in Tenth Standard / Matriculation of Central / State Boards. The question paper is in three parts. Part (i) is in English and Hindi; Parts (ii) and (iii) are in English only. Candidates are shortlisted after the Written Test based on marks

Candidates must ensure that they fulfil all the eligibility conditions. Admission to the examination at all stages is purely provisional, subject to satisfying the prescribed eligibility conditions. If, at any time, it is found that a candidate does not fulfil any of the eligibility conditions, the candidature will be cancelled or services terminated, if already appointed. Applications received after the due date (even due to postal delay) will be rejected summarily and no correspondence will be entertained. The following acts or omissions will render an application disqualified or rejected: A candidate will be summarily cancelled at any stage during or after the recruitment without notice, and no representation will be entertained, if the applicant is found to have indulged in any of the following: impersonation; use of unfair means; canvassing in any form; suppressing material informat