DGQA Recruitment: The Department of Defence Production (DGQA) has officially released the notification to fill the vacancies of 08 Stenographers, CMD, and Carpenter jobs. There are permanent government posts with salaries ranging from Rs. 19,900/- to Rs. 81,000/- under the 7th Pay Commission. If you are looking for defence sector government jobs, this is a great opportunity for you.
Internet and eligible candidates can go offline from 28th March 2026 to 24th April 2026. Read this complete guide to know everything about eligibility, selection process, exam pattern, and application process.
DGQA Recruitment: Overview
| Organization | Department of Defence Production (DGQA) |
| Post Name | Group C Posts |
| Total Posts | 8 |
| Job Type | Central Government Job |
| Age Limit | 18-37 years |
| Start Date to Apply | 28-03-2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 24-04-2026 |
| Application Mode | Offline |
| Official Website | Click Here |
Vacancy Details of DGQA Recruitment
| Post Name | No of Posts |
| Stenographer Grade – II | 5 |
| CMD (OG) | 2 |
| Carpenter | 1 |
| Total | 8 |
Important Dates
| Events | Dates |
| Start Date to Apply | 28-03-2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 24-04-2026 |
Educational Qualification for DGQA Recruitment
Stenographer Grade – II
i) 12th pass or equivalent from a recognised board or university. ii) Must qualify in stenographer skill test – dictation at 80 words per minute for 10 minutes, with transcription in 50 minutes (English) or 65 minutes (Hindi) on a computer.
CMD (OG)
i) 10th pass or equivalent from a recognised board. ii) Valid permanent driving licence for cars and heavy vehicles. iii) Minimum 4 years of driving experience.
Carpenter
i) 10th pass or equivalent from a recognised board. ii) Minimum 2 years of work experience in the field. iii) ITI certificate in carpenter trade or equivalent.
Age Limit
| Post | Minimum Age | Maximum Age |
| Stenographer Grade – II | 18 years | 27 years |
| CMD (OG) | 18 years | 27 years |
| Carpenter | 18 years | 37 years |
Age Relaxation
| Category | Relaxation Details |
| SC/ST | 5 years |
| OBC | 3 years |
| PwBD | 10 years (13 for OBC, 15 for SC/ST) |
| Ex-servicemen | 3 years |
| Departmental candidates | Up to 40 years (UR), 43 (OBC), 45 (SC/ST) |
Application Fee
No application fee is mentioned.
Application Process
Read the official notification carefully. Download the application form from the official website. Fill the application form with the correct details. Attach all attested copies of required documents. Send the completed application form to the address mentioned below-
To “Chief Quality Assurance Establishment (Eastern Fleet
Stores), Near NSTL, Opposite Raithu Bazar, Marripalem Post,
Visakhapatnam, 530018. Make sure your application reaches us before 25 April 2026.
Salary Details
The pay structure follows the 7th Pay Commission pay matrix –
| Post Name | Pay Scale |
| Stenographer Grade – II | Rs. 25,000/- to Rs. 81,100/- |
| CMD (OG) | Rs. 19,900/- to Rs. 63,200/- |
| Carpenter | Rs. 19,900/- to Rs. 63,200/- |
Selection Process
The selection Process includes a Written Test and a skill test.
Written Test:
All three posts have the same exam pattern –
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 25 | 25 |
| General Awareness | 25 | 25 |
| English Language & Comprehension | 25 | 25 |
| Numerical Aptitude | 25 | 25 |
There is no negative marking.
Skill Test:
i) Stenographer Grade -II: Dictation at 80 wpm for 10 minutes, transcription in 50 min (English)/ 65 min (Hindi) on computer. ii) CMD (OG): Practical driving test for heavy and light vehicles, knowledge of motor mechanics. iii) Carpenter: Trade test in carpentry field work.
Important Links
| Official Website | Click Here |
