15 Posts – Directorate General of Quality Assurance – DGQA Technician Recruitment 2026 – Last Date 15 August Govt Exam Update

DGQA Technician Recruitment 2026 Notification has been published in the Employment News dated 18-24 July 2026 for 15 vacancies. Candidates willing to apply for CQA(HV)/2026/Tech(SS) can now check the complete details of the recruitment in this article.

DGQA Technician Recruitment 2026: Overview

The selection process for Technician (Semi-Skilled) posts includes a Written Test (objective type, no negative marking), followed by a Trade Test of 100 marks for shortlisted candidates. The selected candidates will be initially appointed on probation for two years, drawing salary in Pay Matrix Level-1 (Rs. 18,000 – 56,900), and will be liable to serve anywhere within the Union of India, including field locations/remote areas, as required.

DGQA Technician Recruitment 2026 – Summary

DGQA Technician Recruitment 2026 Notification Out

The official advertisement (Advertisement No. CQA(HV)/2026/Tech(SS)) has been published in the Employment News, detailing total vacancies, eligibility, selection process, salary, and the application closing dates. Candidates interested in these vacancies must go through the detailed advertisement and send their application by Speed Post to the Controller, Controllerate of Quality Assurance (Heavy Vehicles), Post Box No. 20, Avadi, Chennai-600054.

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Important Dates

The closing date for receipt of application from candidates is 28 days from the date of publication of the advertisement in Employment News, while candidates residing in Assam, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram, Manipur, Nagaland, Tripura, Sikkim, Ladakh, Jammu and Kashmir, Lahaul and Spiti District and Pangi Sub-division of Chamba District of Himachal Pradesh, Andaman & Nicobar Islands and Lakshadweep get 35 days from the date of publication.

DGQA Technician Vacancy 2026 Out

The DGQA has announced 15 vacancies for Technician (Semi-Skilled) across three establishments, distributed by trade and category.

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Establishment Codes & Locations

Selected candidates shall be initially appointed on probation for two years at Avadi (Chennai), Yeddumailaram (Telangana), or Meenambakkam (Chennai), and are liable to serve anywhere within the Union of India, including field locations/remote areas.

DGQA Technician Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must meet the minimum eligibility requirements in terms of nationality, educational qualifications, and age limit. The required criteria are as mentioned below.

Nationality

Only Indian Nationals are eligible to apply.

Educational Qualification (Trade-wise)

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

Age Limit

Candidates should be between 18-27 years as on the application closing date. Date of birth must be as per the 10th/Matriculation Certificate or Birth Certificate issued by the Competent Authority/e-PPO for Ex-Servicemen; Aadhaar Card will NOT be accepted as proof of date of birth.

Age Relaxation

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How to Apply for DGQA Technician Recruitment 2026?

The application process is offline. Candidates can follow the steps below to apply.

1. Download the prescribed Application Format (Appendix ‘A’) and Admit Card format (Appendix ‘B’) from the advertisement.
2. Type the application neatly in English on A4-size paper using Arial font, size 12, and print double-sided (back to back).
3. Fill in personal details, educational qualifications, category, experience, and other requested information; affix a recent coloured passport-size photograph, self-attested.
4. Attach self-attested copies of educational/technical qualification certificates, Date of Birth certificate, caste/EWS certificate (if applicable), e-PPO/Discharge certificate (for Ex-Servicemen, if applicable), and Aadhaar card copy.
5. Attach a self-addressed envelope (size 30 cm x 12 cm) affixed with a postal stamp of Rs. 55/-, along with two duly filled copies of the Admit Card (Appendix ‘B’) and the signed Instruction for Examination (Appendix ‘C’).
6. In-service candidates must route their application through proper channel, along with a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from their Head of Office/Establishment.
7. Superscribe the envelope as “APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF TECHNICIAN (SEMI SKILLED), TRADE: ______, ESTABLISHMENT CODE: ______”.
8. Send the application only by Speed Post to: The Controller, Controllerate of Quality Assurance (Heavy Vehicles), Post Box No. 20, Avadi, Chennai-600054.

Note: Each candidate can submit only one application indicating a specific trade and specific station. If a candidate submits more than one application, all applications by that candidate will be summarily rejected without assigning any cause.

DGQA Technician Recruitment 2026 Selection Process

The selection of eligible candidates will be done through the following stages.

• Stage 1: Written Test (Objective type, Multiple Choice Questions; no negative marking)
• Stage 2: Trade Test (100 marks; minimum qualifying marks – 40) for candidates shortlisted from the written test
• Stage 3: Document Verification
• Stage 4: Medical Examination

The final merit list will be prepared based on Trade and Establishment, considering written test marks along with qualifying the trade test.

DGQA Technician Exam Structure

The written test consists of objective-type Multiple Choice Questions as per the syllabus of Tenth Class/Matriculation of the Central/State Board, distributed across four sections as below.

Question papers for Parts (i), (ii), and (iv) will be bilingual (English and Hindi), while Part (iii) will be in English only. There is no negative marking for wrong answers.

Tie-Breaker Rules

In case two or more candidates secure equal marks (trade-cum-station wise), the tie will be resolved as follows:

1. Older candidates (by date of birth) will be placed higher.
2. If still tied, candidates with higher marks in Numerical Aptitude, then Reasoning, then General Awareness will be ranked higher.

FAQs

Is DGQA Technician Recruitment Notification 2026 Out?

Yes, DGQA Technician (Semi-Skilled) Recruitment Notification (Advt. No. CQA(HV)/2026/Tech(SS)) has been published in Employment News dated 18-24 July 2026.

How many vacancies are there in DGQA Technician Recruitment 2026?

There are 15 vacancies across the trades of Fitter Auto, Electrician Mate, and Labourer.

What is the age limit for DGQA Technician Recruitment 2026?

Candidates should be between 18-27 years as on the application closing date, with applicable age relaxation for reserved categories and Ex-Servicemen.

What is the mode of application for DGQA Technician Recruitment 2026?

The application is offline; candidates must send the completed application only by Speed Post to the Controller, CQA(HV), Avadi, Chennai.

What is the selection process for DGQA Technician Recruitment 2026?

Selection is based on a Written Test (objective type, no negative marking) followed by a Trade Test of 100 marks (minimum qualifying marks: 40).

What is the essential qualification for DGQA Technician Recruitment 2026?

Candidates must hold an ITI pass certificate in the relevant trade (Fitter Auto/Electrician), or an equivalent Defence Services Tradesman course.

Source: Govt Exam Update