DGQA Recruitment 2026: Directorate General of Quality Assurance (DGQA), under the Ministry of Defence, has released an official notification for Group C posts including Stenographer Grade-II, Civilian Motor Driver (CMD) and Carpenter. Eligible candidates must apply through offline mode via Speed Post.

This recruitment offers excellent opportunity for 10th & 12th pass candidates in defence sector establishments across India.

📊 Recruitment Overview

📌 Vacancy Details

🎓 Educational Qualification

• Stenographer: 12th pass + stenography skill
• Driver (CMD): 10th pass + valid driving license + 4 years experience
• Carpenter: 10th pass + ITI + 2 years experience

🎂 Age Limit

• SC/ST: 5 Years
• OBC: 3 Years
• PwBD: 10 Years
• Ex-Servicemen: 3 years (after deducting military service)
• Departmental candidates: up to 40 years (UR), 43 (OBC), 45 (SC/ST)

💰 Application Fees

No application fee mentioned in official notification.

🧪 Selection Process

• Shortlisting based on qualification
• Written Examination
• Skill/Trade Test
• Document Verification
• Medical Examination

📝 Exam Pattern

• Objective type MCQs
• No negative marking
• Based on 10th/12th CBSE syllabus

⌨️ Skill / Trade Test

• Stenographer: Dictation 80 WPM for 10 min + transcription
• Driver: Driving skill + motor mechanics test
• Carpenter: Trade test in relevant field

Skill test is qualifying in nature.

💼 Salary & Benefits

• DA, HRA & other Govt allowances
• Job security under Defence sector
• Pension (NPS applicable)

📅 Important Dates

📝 How to Apply

1. Download application form from notification
2. Fill form in prescribed format
3. Attach required documents & photos
4. Send via Speed Post to address:

Chief Quality Assurance Establishment (EFS),
Marripalem Post, Visakhapatnam – 530018

Envelope must be superscribed with post name.

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