DGQA CQAE Mumbai Recruitment 2026: Apply Offline for MTS, LDC, Superintendent Posts

Government of India, Ministry of Defence, Department of Defence Production, under the Director General of Quality Assurance (DGQA), has released a detailed employment notification for the Chief Quality Assurance Establishment (MS), Mumbai. Applications are invited from eligible Indian citizens for filling up various Group ‘C’ Non-Gazetted / Non-Ministerial & Ministerial posts including Multi Tasking Staff (MTS), Lower Division Clerk (LDC), and Superintendent (Stores). Eligible and interested candidates must submit their application forms in the prescribed format strictly via Registered Post / Speed Post within 28 days from the date of publication of the advertisement in the Employment News.
👇 Check the exact vacancy breakup, caste-wise reservation, detailed eligibility criteria, age limit, syllabus, and step-by-step offline application procedure below.

🚀 DGQA Mumbai Recruitment Overview 2026

🏢 Organization NameChief Quality Assurance Establishment (MS), DGQA
💼 Post NamesMTS, LDC, Superintendent (Stores)
🔢 Total Vacancies09 Posts
📌 Job CategoryCentral Govt Defence Jobs (Group ‘C’)
📍 Place of WorkNaval Dockyard, Mumbai (Liable to serve anywhere in India)
📝 Application ModeOffline Mode (Registered / Speed Post Only)

📊 Category-Wise Vacancy Breakdown

Name of the PostURSCSTOBCTotal PostsRemarks / Horizontal Reservation
Multi Tasking Staff (MTS)020101010501 Post Horizontally reserved for PwBD (D, OH)
Lower Division Clerk (LDC)02010301 Post Horizontally reserved for ESM
Superintendent (Stores)0101
GRAND TOTAL0401020209

💰 Post-Wise Salary & Pay Scale

Name of the PostPay LevelBasic Pay Scale (As per 7th CPC)
Multi Tasking Staff (MTS)Pay Level – 1Rs. 18,000/- to Rs. 56,900/-
Lower Division Clerk (LDC)Pay Level – 2Rs. 19,900/- to Rs. 63,200/-
Superintendent (Stores)Pay Level – 4Rs. 25,500/- to Rs. 81,000/-

🎓 Eligibility Criteria: Qualifications & Age Limit

Post NameStandard Age LimitEducational & Technical Qualifications
Multi Tasking Staff (MTS)18 to 25 Years
  • ✅ Must have passed Matriculation (10th Class) or equivalent from a recognized Board.
Lower Division Clerk (LDC)18 to 27 Years
  • ✅ Must have passed 12th Class (10+2) from a recognized Board.
  • ✅ Skill Test Norms: Minimum typing speed of 35 words per minute in English OR 30 words per minute in Hindi on Computer.
Superintendent (Stores)18 to 27 Years
  • ✅ Must have passed 10+2 or equivalent from a recognized Board or University.
  • ✅ Certificate course in Material Management.
  • ✅ Experience: Two years of practical experience in Store keeping / Accountancy.

⏳ Permissible Age Relaxation Rules

Candidate CategoryAge Relaxation Allowed
SC / ST05 Years (Only against reserved vacancies)
OBC03 Years (Only against reserved vacancies)
Physically Handicapped (PH)10 Years
PH + OBC / PH + SC/ST13 Years / 15 Years respectively
Ex-Servicemen (UR)03 Years after deduction of military service rendered from actual age.
Departmental CandidatesUp to 40 Years (UR) / 43 Years (OBC) / 45 Years (SC/ST)

ℹ️ Crucial Date Note: The crucial date for determining the age limit and eligibility will be the closing date for receipt of applications.

⚔️ Selection Process & Written Exam Pattern

  • 📌 Stage 1: Shortlisting of Applications based on marks in qualifying exams (if applications are too large).
  • 📌 Stage 2: Written Examination (Objective Type – Multiple Choice Questions). No Negative Marking will be done for wrong answers.
  • 📌 Stage 3: Skill Test (Only for LDC candidates – Typing Test on Computer).
  • 📌 Stage 4: Document Verification and Medical Examination.

📝 Exam Syllabus (Common for MTS, LDC, Superintendent)

The question paper will be of 10th/12th standard CBSE syllabus and bilingual (except English Language). Total 100 questions for 100 marks.

PartSubjectNo. of QuestionsMaximum Marks
IGeneral Intelligence and Reasoning2525
IIGeneral Awareness2525
IIIEnglish Language and Comprehension2525
IVNumerical Aptitude2525
TOTAL100100

📅 Important Dates Schedule

  • 🟢 Advertisement Published In: Employment News
  • 🔴 Last Date for Normal Areas: 28 Days from the date of publication.
  • ⛰️ Last Date for Far-Flung Areas*: 35 Days from the date of publication.

*Assam, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram, Manipur, Nagaland, Tripura, Sikkim, Ladakh, Lahaul & Spiti, Pangi Sub-division, A&N Islands, Lakshadweep.

💸 Application Fees

  • 🔸 All Categories: Nil / Not Specified
  • As per the provided notification excerpt, no specific application fee is required to be attached (No DD/IPO mentioned).

📝 How to Apply Offline? (Step-by-Step)

  1. Download the official application form (Appendix A1) and print it on plain A4 size paper.
  2. Fill the application form and the Admit Card copy strictly in English block letters.
  3. Affix three recent passport size photographs (One on the application form, two on the admit card copies) and self-attest them.
  4. Attach self-attested copies of 10th/12th Marksheets, Caste Certificate, PwBD certificate, Experience certificate (if applicable), and Aadhaar Card.
  5. Include ONE self-addressed envelope (Size approximately 25 cm x 10 cm).
  6. Put all documents in a main envelope and superscribe it clearly as mentioned below.
  7. Send the complete application package via Registered Post or Speed Post ONLY to the designated address.

✉️ ENVELOPE SUPERSCRIPTION:

“APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF ______________” and CATEGORY “___________”

 

📍 POSTAL ADDRESS:

The Chief Quality Assurance Officer (MS)
07th Floor, NMRL/DGQA Building
Near Tiger Gate, Naval Dockyard
Mumbai – 400001

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1. How can I apply for DGQA CQAE Mumbai Recruitment 2026?

Ans: You can apply offline. Download the application form, fill it carefully, attach the necessary documents and self-addressed envelope, and send it via Registered Post or Speed Post to “The Chief Quality Assurance Officer (MS), Naval Dockyard, Mumbai-400001”. Ordinary mail will NOT be accepted.

 

Q2. What is the qualification required for MTS and LDC Posts?

Ans: For Multi Tasking Staff (MTS), a candidate must be a 10th Class (Matriculation) pass. For Lower Division Clerk (LDC), a 12th Class pass is required along with a typing speed of 35 wpm in English or 30 wpm in Hindi.

 

Q3. Is there any negative marking in the written exam?

Ans: No, according to the official notification, there will be no negative marking for wrong answers in the written examination.

 

Q4. What is the last date to submit the offline application?

Ans: The last date to submit the application is strictly 28 days from the date of publication of the advertisement in the Employment News (35 days for candidates residing in specific far-flung areas like Assam, Meghalaya, etc.).

 

Q5. What is the upper age limit for Superintendent (Stores)?

Ans: The age limit for the Superintendent (Stores) post is 18 to 27 years. Age relaxation is applicable strictly as per Govt rules for reserved categories (e.g., +3 years for OBC).

Status:  Live

Selection Board/Company NameChief Quality Assurance Establishment (MS), DGQA
Tentative Vacancies09 Posts
Mode of Selectionoffline