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Vacancy Details
- Technician (Skilled): 11 vacancies
Qualification: Matriculation (10th) + ITI in specified trade; 1 year experience; pass Trade Skill Test- UR: 7
- OBC: 2
- SC: 1
- ST: 0
- EWS: 1
- Technician (Semi Skilled): 21 vacancies
Qualification: ITI in specified trade; pass Trade Skill Test- UR: 10
- OBC: 6
- SC: 1
- ST: 0
- EWS: 4
Qualification Requirements
Age Limits
- Minimum Age: 18 years
- Maximum Age: 45 years
Application Fees
- Application Fee: ₹0
- Postal Stamp for Admit Card: ₹60
Selection Process
- Written Test: Objective multiple-choice written test (100 marks) held in Kanpur. No negative marking. Question paper based on Matriculation (10th) syllabus.
- Shortlisting: Candidates are shortlisted after the Written Test based on marks and reservation category for the Trade Test.
- Trade Test: Shortlisted candidates must appear in the departmental Trade Skill Test in the trade of the post.
- Merit List and Tie-Breaking: Merit is prepared on marks obtained; ties resolved by older age, higher Numerical Aptitude marks, then higher English marks.
- Document Verification and Medical Examination: Final appointment subject to document verification, medical examination and verification of character and antecedents by authorities.
How to Apply
- Prepare the application in the prescribed format (Appendix ‘A’), typed in English on A4 size paper using Arial font size 12; avoid overwriting.
- Prepare two Admit Cards as per Appendix ‘B’ on A4 size paper and arrange all required self-attested documents and photographs.
- Superscribe the envelope with the correct post name: ‘APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF TECHNICIAN (SKILLED)’ or ‘APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF TECHNICIAN (SEMI SKILLED)’.
- Include one self-addressed envelope (30 cm x 12 cm) affixed with a Rs. 60 postal stamp for sending the admit card.
- Send the complete application package only by Ordinary Post or Speed Post so it reaches before the closing date to: The Controller, Controllerate of Quality Assurance (General Stores), DGQA Stores Complex, Ashok Path, Meerpur Cantt, Kanpur – 208004, Uttar Pradesh.
Important Links
Important Dates
- Advertisement published in Employment News:
- Application start date:
- Application end date:
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the essential qualifications for Technician (Skilled) and Technician (Semi Skilled)?
Technician (Skilled) requires Matriculation (10th), an ITI Pass Certificate in the specified trade (or equivalent Defence Services Tradesman Course), one year experience in the trade, and passing the departmental Trade Skill Test. Technician (Semi Skilled) requires an ITI Pass Certificate in the specified trade (or equivalent Defence Services Tradesman Course) and passing the departmental Trade Skill Test.
How do I apply for the DGQA Technician recruitment?
Applications must be prepared in the prescribed format (Appendix ‘A’), with two admit cards (Appendix ‘B’) and required documents, and sent only by ordinary post or Speed Post to the Controller, Controllerate of Quality Assurance (General Stores), Kanpur so it reaches before the closing date.
What is the last date to apply for these posts?
The notification states applications are accepted from 17 October 2026 and the last date to apply is 06 December 2026.
What is the selection process for these posts?
Selection is through a Written Test followed by a Trade Test; thereafter a merit list is prepared and final appointment depends on document verification, medical examination and verification of character and antecedents.
What is the pay scale for the Technician posts?
Technician (Skilled) is placed in Pay Matrix Level-2 with pay range Rs. 19,900 to 63,200; Technician (Semi Skilled) is in Level-1 with pay range Rs. 18,000 to 56,900, as per the 7th CPC Pay Matrix.
