Attention 10th-pass and ITI-qualified youth: Recruitment for skilled and semi-skilled technician posts in the Defence Department..
The Directorate General of Quality Assurance, under the Department of Defence Production, Ministry of Defence, has issued an advertisement for the recruitment of technicians for the year 2026. This recruitment drive aims to fill a total of 32 positions for skilled and semi-skilled technicians. These are Group 'C' non-ministerial industrial posts. The recruitment advertisement number is CQA(GS)/2026/1, and the notification has been published in the 17–23 October 2026 issue of *Rozgar Samachar*. This is an opportunity for candidates preparing for government jobs in the defence sector. Please ensure you read the terms and conditions provided in the official advertisement before submitting your application.
When can applications be submitted?
The application process for this recruitment begins on 17 October 2026. Interested and eligible candidates may submit their applications via post until 6 November 2026. Applications sent via ordinary post or speed post will be accepted. Candidates must complete the application form in the prescribed format and attach self-attested copies of the required certificates. A recent passport-sized photograph must also be affixed to the application form. No application fee is required from candidates of any category. It is mandatory to clearly write the name of the relevant post on the envelope before sending the application.
What are the educational qualifications and age limits?
For the 11 skilled technician posts, candidates must have passed the 10th standard, possess an Industrial Training Institute (ITI) certificate in the relevant trade, and have one year of experience. For the 21 semi-skilled technician posts, an ITI certificate in the designated trade is required. The age limit for candidates from the General and Economically Weaker Section (EWS) categories is 18 to 27 years. Age will be calculated as of 6 November 2026. Candidates from reserved categories will be granted age relaxation as per the rules. Please refer to the official advertisement for specific eligibility criteria for each trade.
What is the selection process and the nature of the examination?
Candidates will be selected based on a written examination, trade test, document verification, and medical examination.
The written examination will consist of objective-type multiple-choice questions.
The standard of the question paper will be based on the Class 10 syllabus.
There will be 30 questions on General Awareness and 30 questions on English Language and Comprehension, while 40 questions will be asked on Numerical Aptitude.
Thus, the examination will comprise a total of 100 questions, with each question carrying one mark.
General Awareness questions will be in both Hindi and English, whereas questions related to English and Mathematics will be in English only.
There will be no negative marking for incorrect answers.
How to submit the application?
Candidates must fill out the application in English on A4-sized paper, following the prescribed format.
Self-attested copies of the following must be enclosed with the application: two copies of the prescribed admit card format, educational certificates, ITI certificate, birth certificate, and caste certificate (if applicable).
Additionally, a self-addressed envelope measuring 30 x 12 cm, affixed with a postage stamp worth ₹60, must be included.
Send the application to the following address: Controller, Controllerate of Quality Assurance (General Stores), DGQA Stores Complex, Ashok Path, Mirpur Cantt, Kanpur-208004, Uttar Pradesh. Before sending the application, please verify the advertisement and instructions on the official website: ddpmod.gov.in.
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