DGQA CQA(HV) Technician Semi-Skilled Recruitment 2026: Apply for 15 Posts

📅 Posted: 18/07/2026 📝 Updated: 18/07/2026

Total Vacancy15

SalaryLevel-1 (₹18,000 - ₹56,900) [Approx. ₹25,000-29,000/Month with Allowances]

LocationAll India

Last Date15/08/2026

Short Information: The Directorate General of Quality Assurance (DGQA), under the Department of Defence Production, Ministry of Defence, has invited applications for 15 Technician (Semi-Skilled) Group 'C' industrial posts at the Controllerate of Quality Assurance (Heavy Vehicles). This is a solid entry point for ITI-qualified candidates looking to build a career in a central government defence organisation, with a regular Group 'C' post that comes with the full range of government benefits once confirmed. Selected candidates draw pay under Level-1 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix (₹18,000-56,900), along with Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance, Transport Allowance, Children Education Allowance, Leave Travel Concession, CSD facilities and coverage under NPS/UPS. The posts are spread across three establishments — Avadi and Nanganallur in Tamil Nadu, and Yeddumailaram in Telangana — covering trades like Fitter Auto, Electrician Mate and Labourer. This is strictly an offline recruitment: applications must be sent only by Speed Post in the prescribed format, not submitted online. Candidates must be between 18 and 27 years of age as on the closing date, hold an ITI pass certificate in the specified trade, and can apply for only one trade and one posting station. Selection runs through a written test followed by a trade test, with no negative marking in the written exam, making it a fair shot for well-prepared ITI candidates.

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DGQA Technician (Semi-Skilled) 2026 2026Important Dates

Notification Published (Employment News)	18/07/2026
Closing Date (28 Days from Publication - Tentative/Calculated)	15/08/2026
Closing Date for Assam, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram, Manipur, Nagaland, Tripura, Sikkim, Ladakh, J&K, Lahaul-Spiti, Pangi, A&N Islands, Lakshadweep (35 Days - Tentative)	22/08/2026
Exam Date	To be notified

DGQA Technician (Semi-Skilled) 2026 2026Application Fee

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₹0

Payment: N/A (Offline Application via Speed Post; ₹55 postage stamp required on self-addressed envelope only)

DGQA CQA(HV) Technician Semi-Skilled Recruitment 2026: Apply for 15 PostsVacancy Details & Age Limit

Age Limit: 18-27 Years (as on application closing date)

(SC/ST: 5 Years, OBC: 3 Years, Ex-Servicemen (Gen/UR): 3 Years after deduction of military service rendered, Ex-Servicemen (OBC): 6 Years (3+3) after deduction of military service rendered, Ex-Servicemen (SC/ST): 8 Years (3+5) after deduction of military service rendered, Departmental Candidates with min. 3 Years continuous service: Up to 40 Years (UR), 43 Years (OBC), 45 Years (SC/ST))

Post Name	Establishment Code	Total Post	Eligibility
Fitter Auto	CH-054	7	ITI pass certificate in Automobile/Motor Vehicle Mechanic/Diesel Mechanic trade, or equivalent Defence Services Tradesman course approved by Central/State Government.
Electrician Mate	CH-054	2	ITI pass certificate in Electrician trade, or equivalent Defence Services Tradesman course approved by Central/State Government.
Electrician Mate	YM-205	1	ITI pass certificate in Electrician trade, or equivalent Defence Services Tradesman course approved by Central/State Government.
Fitter Auto	YM-205	3	ITI pass certificate in Automobile/Motor Vehicle Mechanic/Diesel Mechanic trade, or equivalent Defence Services Tradesman course approved by Central/State Government.
Fitter Auto	CH-061	1	ITI pass certificate in Automobile/Motor Vehicle Mechanic/Diesel Mechanic trade, or equivalent Defence Services Tradesman course approved by Central/State Government.
Labourer	CH-061	1	ITI pass certificate in any trade, or Defence Services Tradesman course approved by Central/State Government.
Total Vacancy		15

Recruitment Table: Category Wise Vacancy Details

Post Name	Establishment Code	UR	SC	ST	EWS	ESM	Total
Fitter Auto	CH-054	4	0	1	1	1	7
Electrician Mate	CH-054	2	0	0	0	0	2
Electrician Mate	YM-205	0	0	1	0	0	1
Fitter Auto	YM-205	2	1	0	0	0	3
Fitter Auto	CH-061	1	0	0	0	0	1
Labourer	CH-061	1	0	0	0	0	1
Total		10	1	2	1	1	15

DGQA Technician (Semi-Skilled) 2026Pay Scale / Salary Structure

Post Name	Salary Level
Technician (Semi-Skilled)	Level-1 (₹18,000 - ₹56,900)

DGQA Technician (Semi-Skilled) 2026Selection Process Steps

Written Test (Objective Type, Multiple Choice)
Trade Test (100 Marks, for candidates shortlisted from Written Test)
Document Verification

DGQA Technician (Semi-Skilled) 2026Detailed Exam Pattern

Recruitment Details: Exam Overview

Mode: Objective Type, Multiple Choice Question.
Total Questions: 100 (1 Mark each).
No Negative Marking for wrong answers.
Standard of Questions: As per syllabus of Tenth Class/Matriculation of Central/State Board.
Parts (i), (ii) and (iv) in English and Hindi; Part (iii) in English only.
Trade Test: 100 Marks, Minimum 40 Marks required to qualify.

Recruitment Table: Written Test Subject Wise Distribution

Subject	Questions	Marks
General Intelligence and Reasoning	25	25
General Awareness	25	25
English Language and Comprehension	25	25
Numerical Aptitude	25	25
Total	100	100

DGQA Technician (Semi-Skilled) 2026Subject-wise Syllabus Topics

The written test will be as per the syllabus of Tenth Class/Matriculation of Central/State Board, covering General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Awareness, English Language & Comprehension, and Numerical Aptitude.

📚 General Intelligence and Reasoning

Analytical Reasoning
Logical Reasoning
Pattern Recognition

📚 General Awareness

Current Affairs
General Knowledge
Static GK

📚 English Language and Comprehension

Grammar
Vocabulary
Comprehension Passages

📚 Numerical Aptitude

Number System
Arithmetic
Basic Mathematics (Matriculation Level)

DGQA Technician (Semi-Skilled) 2026How to Apply

Download and print the Application Format (Appendix 'A') and Admit Card format (Appendix 'B') from the notification.
Fill the application in English, in Block Letters, on A4 size paper (typed or neatly handwritten, double-sided).
Attach self-attested copies of educational/technical qualification, Date of Birth Certificate, Caste Certificate (if applicable), EWS Certificate (if applicable), and e-PPO/Discharge Certificate for Ex-Servicemen (if applicable).
Attach a self-addressed envelope (30cm x 12cm) affixed with postal stamp of ₹55/-.
Attach a self-attested copy of Aadhaar Card and 2 copies of duly filled Admit Card (Appendix 'B').
Government/PSU employees must route the application through proper channel with a No Objection Certificate.
Send the completed application only by Speed Post to: The Controller, Controllerate of Quality Assurance (Heavy Vehicles), Post Box No. 20, Avadi, Chennai-600054.
Superscribe the envelope clearly as 'APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF TECHNICIAN (SEMI SKILLED) TRADE: ___, ESTABLISHMENT CODE: ___'.

Recruitment Note: About Directorate General of Quality Assurance (DGQA)

The Directorate General of Quality Assurance (DGQA), functioning under the Department of Defence Production, Ministry of Defence, is responsible for quality assurance of defence equipment, vehicles and stores procured for the Indian Armed Forces. The Controllerate of Quality Assurance (Heavy Vehicles), headquartered at Avadi, Chennai, along with its sister establishments at Yeddumailaram (Telangana) and Nanganallur (Chennai), inspects and certifies heavy vehicles and infantry combat vehicles to ensure they meet stringent defence specifications before induction into service. DGQA plays a critical role in India's defence production ecosystem, working closely with Ordnance Factories and defence PSUs to maintain quality standards across military hardware.

Recruitment Note: Job Profile — Technician (Semi-Skilled)

Technicians (Semi-Skilled) at DGQA establishments assist in quality inspection, testing and assurance activities related to heavy vehicles, infantry combat vehicles and associated components. Depending on the trade — Fitter Auto, Electrician Mate or Labourer — day-to-day work involves hands-on inspection support, equipment handling, electrical fitment checks, and general workshop duties under the supervision of quality assurance officers. Selected candidates are initially placed on probation for two years and are liable to serve at any of the three notified stations, or elsewhere in India as per organisational requirement.

Recruitment Note: Benefits & Perks Beyond Salary

In addition to Level-1 basic pay, recruited Technicians are entitled to Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance, Transport Allowance, Children Education Allowance, Leave Travel Concession, medical facilities, and Canteen Stores Department (CSD) facilities as per extant Government of India rules. Employees are covered under the National Pension Scheme (NPS)/Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) as applicable. Being a regular Group 'C' Central Government post, it also offers long-term job security and standard central government service benefits after confirmation.

DGQA Technician (Semi-Skilled) 2026Important Official Links

Download Notification Advt No. CQA(HV)/2026/Tech(SS)	Click Here ↗
Official Website	Click Here ↗

Disclaimer Information provided here is for quick reference. Verify all details on the official website before taking action.

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Quick Overview

🚀 Recruitment Overview

Quick Summary of the Notification

Organization	DGQA CQA(HV)
Post Name	Technician (Semi-Skilled)
Total Vacancy	15
Salary	Level-1 (₹18,000 - ₹56,900) [Approx. ₹25,000-29,000/Month with Allowances]
Job Location	All India
Apply Mode	Online
Last Date	15/08/2026
Official Website	Visit Website ↗

💡 Expert Tip

Since this is an offline recruitment, sending your application to the wrong address or missing the Speed Post deadline means automatic rejection — there's no online submission option and postal delays are not excused. Submit only one application for one trade and one posting station; applying for more than one combination gets ALL your applications rejected without any further communication. Don't forget the mandatory self-addressed envelope (30cm x 12cm) with ₹55 postage stamp — without it, you risk not receiving your admit card at all, and the organisation takes no responsibility for postal errors. Also, government/PSU employees must route their application through proper channel with a 'No Objection Certificate' from their current employer — applications without this NOC are summarily rejected.

Common Questions (FAQs)

Q.1 What is the in-hand salary for Technician (Semi-Skilled)? ▼

Ans: The post falls under Pay Level-1 (₹18,000 - ₹56,900). After adding allowances like DA, HRA and Transport Allowance, the starting in-hand salary is approximately ₹25,000 to ₹29,000 per month, depending on the city of posting.

Q.2 What is the last date to apply for DGQA Technician posts? ▼

Ans: The closing date is 28 days from the date of publication of the advertisement in Employment News (tentatively 15/08/2026), and 35 days for candidates residing in Assam, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram, Manipur, Nagaland, Tripura, Sikkim, Ladakh, J&K, and a few other listed regions (tentatively 22/08/2026). Applications received after the due date, even due to postal delay, will be rejected.

Q.3 Is there any negative marking in the exam? ▼

Ans: No, there is no negative marking for wrong answers in the written test. However, candidates must score a minimum of 40 marks out of 100 in the subsequent Trade Test to qualify.

Q.4 What is the age limit for General Category? ▼

Ans: Candidates must be between 18 and 27 years of age as on the application closing date. Age relaxation of 5 years applies for SC/ST and 3 years for OBC candidates, with additional relaxation for Ex-Servicemen and departmental candidates.

Q.5 How to download the DGQA Notification PDF? ▼

Ans: Candidates can download the official notification bearing Advt No. CQA(HV)/2026/Tech(SS) from the Employment News issue dated 18-24 July 2026 or from the official DGQA/CQA(HV) website.

Q.6 What is the educational qualification required for Technician (Semi-Skilled)? ▼

Ans: Candidates need an ITI pass certificate in the specified trade — Automobile/Motor Vehicle Mechanic/Diesel Mechanic for Fitter Auto, Electrician for Electrician Mate, or any trade for Labourer — or an equivalent Defence Services Tradesman course approved by the Central or State Government.

Q.7 What is the selection process for Technician (Semi-Skilled)? ▼

Ans: Selection involves a Written Test (Objective Type, 100 questions, no negative marking) followed by a Trade Test (100 marks, minimum 40 to qualify) for shortlisted candidates, and final document verification.

Q.8 Can I apply online for this DGQA recruitment? ▼

Ans: No, this recruitment accepts only offline applications sent by Speed Post in the prescribed format to the Controller, CQA(HV), Post Box No. 20, Avadi, Chennai-600054. There is no online application facility for this notification.