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 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.

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.

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 and Air conditioner Mechanic, Tool and Die Maker or Tools and Die (Jig and Fixture).

• ITI Pass Certificate in the specified trade, or its equivalent Defence Services Tradesman Course approved as such by the Central Government or State Governments.
• Qualifying the departmental Trade Skill Test in the trade of the post.

Trades specified for Technician (Semi Skilled): Book Binder, Carpenter, Computer Hardware and Networking, Computer Operator and Programming Assistant, Cutting & Sewing, Electrician, Fitter, Information Technology and Electronic System Maintenance, Instrument Mechanic, Machinist, Painter, Plumber, Refrigeration and Air conditioner Mechanic, Tool and Die Maker or Tools and Die (Jig and Fixture).

The notification text for Technician (Semi Skilled) lists the ITI certificate and Trade Skill Test as essential qualifications. A separate matriculation requirement and a work-experience requirement are not listed for this post.

Although ITI is the essential qualification for both posts, a candidate holding a higher qualification must disclose it in the application form. Non-disclosure of a higher qualification, if possessed, is listed as a reason for disqualification.

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.