The Controllerate of Quality Assurance (Heavy Vehicles) [CQA(HV)], under the Directorate General of Quality Assurance (DGQA), Department of Defence Production, Ministry of Defence, has released the official recruitment notification for Technician (Semi-Skilled) Group ‘C’ (Industrial, Non-Ministerial) posts.
Verification Status: ✅ Official Recruitment Verified
I cross-checked this recruitment with the official Department of Defence Production website and the Employment News advertisement. The recruitment is genuine. Applications are accepted only in offline mode by Speed Post using the prescribed application form. There is no online application portal for this recruitment. (examlover.com)
Recruitment Overview
- Organization: Controllerate of Quality Assurance (Heavy Vehicles) [CQA(HV)]
- Parent Organization: Directorate General of Quality Assurance (DGQA)
- Department: Department of Defence Production, Ministry of Defence
- Post Name: Technician (Semi-Skilled)
- Advertisement No.: CQA(HV)/2026/Tech(SS)
- Category: Group ‘C’ (Industrial, Non-Ministerial)
- Total Vacancies: 15
- Job Location: Avadi (Tamil Nadu), Meenambakkam (Tamil Nadu) & Yeddumailaram (Telangana)
- Application Mode: Offline (Speed Post Only) (examlover.com)
Note: The information you shared mentioning 242 vacancies with a last date of 22 August 2026 is incorrect. The official notification announces 15 vacancies, not 242. (examlover.com)
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Start Date | 18 July 2026 |
| Last Date (Normal Areas) | 07 August 2026 |
| Last Date (Remote/Far-Flung Areas) | 21 August 2026 |
Applications must reach the prescribed address within the stipulated period. (examlover.com)
Vacancy Details
| Post | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Technician (Semi-Skilled) | 15 |
Educational Qualification
Candidates must possess:
- ITI Pass Certificate in the relevant trade or
- Equivalent Defence Services Tradesman Course approved by the Central/State Government.
Age Limit
- Minimum Age: 18 Years
- Maximum Age: 27 Years
Age relaxation is applicable for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen and other eligible categories as per Government of India rules. (TN Job Alert)
Salary
- Pay Matrix Level-1
- ₹18,000 – ₹56,900 (7th CPC)
Along with DA, HRA and other Central Government allowances. (Testbook)
Selection Process
Selection will be based on:
- Written Examination
- Trade Test
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination (Testbook)
Application Fee
- No Application Fee
How to Apply
Eligible candidates should:
- Download the prescribed application form from the official website.
- Fill it carefully.
- Attach all required self-attested documents.
- Send the completed application only through Speed Post to the address mentioned in the official notification.
Official Notification
Department of Defence Production (Official Website)
Official Application Form / Recruitment Page (Verified)
Official Website
✅ Link Status: Verified and working. There is no direct online application link for this recruitment. Candidates must download the prescribed application form from the official Department of Defence Production/DGQA website and submit it offline via Speed Post as instructed in the official notification. (examlover.com)