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Vacancy Details
- Technician (Skilled): 11 vacancies
Qualification: Matriculation (10th class) and ITI in specified trade (or equivalent Defence Services Tradesman Course) + one year experience; must qualify departmental Trade Skill Test.- UR: 7
- OBC: 2
- SC: 1
- ST: 0
- EWS: 1
- Technician (Semi Skilled): 21 vacancies
Qualification: ITI in specified trade (or equivalent Defence Services Tradesman Course); must qualify departmental 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 (self-addressed envelope for admit card): ₹60
Selection Process
- Written Test: Objective multiple-choice written test in one session (no negative marking). Paper has three parts: General Awareness (30 marks), English Language and Comprehension (30 marks), Numerical Aptitude (40 marks). Exam conducted at Kanpur; date/time/venue will be on the Admit Card.
- Shortlisting: Candidates are shortlisted from the Written Test based on marks and category of reservation for the Trade Test.
- Trade Test: Shortlisted candidates will undergo a departmental Trade Test in the specified trade for the post.
- Merit List and Tie-Breaking: A merit list is prepared after Written and Trade Tests. Ties are broken by older date of birth, higher marks in Numerical Aptitude, then higher marks in English.
- Document Verification and Medical Examination: Final appointment depends on document verification, medical examination (Government Hospital) and verification of character and antecedents; candidates with night blindness or colour blindness will be declared medically unfit.
How to Apply
- Prepare the application in prescribed format (Appendix ‘A’), typed in English on A4 size paper using Arial font size 12; do not overwrite or use correction fluid.
- Prepare two Admit Cards as per Appendix ‘B’ on A4 size paper and affix photographs as required.
- Arrange all required self-attested documents (ID, educational and technical qualifications, caste/ESM/EWS certificates if applicable, experience certificate, NOC if in government service, etc.).
- Superscribe the envelope clearly with either “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 Rs. 60 stamp for sending the admit card.
- Send the application only by Ordinary Post or Speed Post to the address of the Controllerate so it reaches before the closing date.
- address_to_send: 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 (stated):
- Application last date (as stated in summary):
- Last date – general (21 days from publication):
- Last date – specified regions (28 days from publication):
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the minimum educational qualifications required?
For Technician (Skilled) the essential qualification includes Matriculation (10th class pass) and an ITI Pass Certificate in the specified trade (or equivalent Defence Services Tradesman Course) plus one year experience. For Technician (Semi Skilled) the essential qualification is an ITI Pass Certificate in the specified trade and qualifying the departmental Trade Skill Test.
How do I apply for the DGQA Technician posts?
Applications must be prepared in the prescribed format (Appendix ‘A’), include two Admit Cards (Appendix ‘B’), required documents and a self-addressed envelope with Rs. 60 stamp, and be sent only by Ordinary Post or Speed Post to the Controller, Controllerate of Quality Assurance (General Stores), Kanpur so they reach before the closing date.
What is the last date to apply?
The summary in the notification states applications can be sent from 17-10-2026 until 06-12-2026. The notification also links closing dates to the date of publication in Employment News; the general closing period is 21 days from publication and 28 days for specified regions.
What is the selection process for these posts?
Selection is through a Written Test (objective MCQs, 100 marks) followed by a departmental Trade Test. Final appointment is subject to document verification, medical examination and verification of character and antecedents.
What is the pay scale for the Technician posts?
Pay is as per the 7th CPC Pay Matrix: Technician (Skilled) at Level-2 (Rs. 19,900 to 63,200) and Technician (Semi Skilled) at Level-1 (Rs. 18,000 to 56,900), with other applicable allowances and coverage under NPS/UPS as per rules.
