Who Can Apply for DGQA Technician Posts
Candidates must have passed matriculation (10th class) and hold an ITI certificate or equivalent Defence Services Tradesman Course in the relevant trade for Technician (Skilled) posts. Additionally, one year of experience in the specified trade is required for skilled posts. The semi-skilled posts also require an ITI certificate in the designated trade but do not specify experience. All applicants must qualify in the Departmental Trade Skill Test. Age limits vary by category: general candidates have a maximum age of 27 years, while other categories such as OBC, SC/ST, ex-servicemen, Agniveers, and persons with disabilities receive age relaxations as detailed in the notification. The probation period will be two years following appointment.
| Requirement | Technician (Skilled) | Technician (Semi Skilled) |
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| Matriculation (10th class pass) | Required | Not separately listed |
| ITI certificate / equivalent Defence Services Tradesman Course | Required in the specified trade | Required in the specified trade |
| Experience | One year in the specified trade | Not listed |
| Departmental Trade Skill Test | Must qualify | Must qualify |
| 27 years | UR / EWS |
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| 30 years | OBC |
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| 32 years | SC / ST |
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| UR 30 years; OBC 33 years; SC / ST 35 years | ESM (after deduction of military service rendered from the actual age) |
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| UR 32 years; OBC 35 years; SC / ST 37 years | Agniveer |
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| UR 40 years; OBC 43 years; SC / ST 45 years | Disabled Candidates with minimum 3 years continuous service |
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