CGAE MS MTS, LDC & Superintendent Recruitment 2026

About This Job

CGAE(MS) Mumbai has released notification for 9 Group C posts including Multi Tasking Staff (MTS), Lower Division Clerk (LDC), and Superintendent (Stores) under the Ministry of Defence. Candidates who have passed 10th or 12th class can apply through offline mode. Last date to apply is 28 March 2026. Salary ranges from Rs. 18,000 to Rs. 81,000 per month depending on the post.

Chief Quality Assurance Establishment (MS) Group C Recruitment 2026 - 9 Posts

Chief Quality Assurance Establishment (MS), commonly known as CGAE(MS), operates under the Directorate General of Quality Assurance (DGQA) in the Department of Defence Production, Ministry of Defence. Located on the 7th Floor of the NMRL/DGQA Building near Tiger Gate, Naval Dockyard in Mumbai, this establishment has invited offline applications for 9 Group C Non-Gazetted posts through Advertisement No. 2381/Group C/2025-26/Mumbai. There is no application fee for any category, which makes this a great opportunity for candidates looking to enter Central Government service. The notification was published in the Employment News edition dated 28 February 2026.

Vacancy Details

Category-wise Breakdown (MTS - 5 posts):

• UR (Unreserved): 2
• SC: 1
• ST: 1
• OBC: 1
• 01 post horizontally reserved for PwBD (Deaf, Orthopaedically Handicapped)

Category-wise Breakdown (LDC - 3 posts):

• UR (Unreserved): 2
• ST: 1
• 01 post horizontally reserved for Ex-Servicemen

Category-wise Breakdown (Superintendent Stores - 1 post):

• OBC: 1

Who Can Apply?

For Multi Tasking Staff (MTS):

• Qualification: You must have passed Matriculation (10th Class) or its equivalent from a recognized Board.

For Lower Division Clerk (LDC):

• Qualification: You must have passed 12th Class from a recognized Board.
• Typing Speed: Minimum 35 words per minute in English or 30 words per minute in Hindi on computer.

For Superintendent (Stores):

• Qualification: You must have passed 10+2 or equivalent from a recognized Board or University.
• Certificate: You need a certificate course in Marketing or Management.
• Experience: You need 5 to 6 years of experience in Store Keeping or Accountancy.

Age Limit

• MTS: You should be between 18 and 25 years old.
• LDC: You should be between 18 and 27 years old.
• Superintendent (Stores): You should be between 18 and 27 years old.
• Age will be calculated as on the closing date for receipt of applications.
• Age Relaxation: SC/ST: 5 years, OBC: 3 years, PwBD: 10 years, PwBD+OBC: 13 years, PwBD+SC/ST: 15 years.
• Ex-Servicemen (UR): 3 years after deducting military service from actual age.
• Departmental Candidates: Up to 40 years (UR), 43 years (OBC), 45 years (SC/ST) with minimum 3 years continuous service.

Salary

• MTS: Pay Level-1: Rs. 18,000 to Rs. 56,900 per month
• LDC: Pay Level-2: Rs. 19,900 to Rs. 63,200 per month
• Superintendent (Stores): Pay Level-4: Rs. 25,500 to Rs. 81,000 per month
• You will also get DA, HRA, Transport Allowance and other benefits as per Central Government rules.
• New Contributory Pension Scheme (NPS/UPS) will be applicable.

Application Fee

• No application fee is required for any category.

Selection Process

The selection will be done in the following stages:

1. Shortlisting of Applications: If too many applications are received, the department may shortlist candidates based on higher qualifications or a screening test.
2. Written Test (Objective MCQ): 100 multiple choice questions for 100 marks. Questions will be based on 10th/12th standard CBSE syllabus. Negative marking applies at 0.25 marks for each wrong answer.
3. Skill Test (for LDC only): Typing speed test at 35 wpm in English or 30 wpm in Hindi on computer. This is qualifying in nature only.
4. Document Verification
5. Medical Examination

Merit list will be drawn based on marks obtained in the written test only. The skill test for LDC is qualifying and will not count towards the final merit.

How to Apply

1. Download the application form from the notification published in Employment News or from the official website at dgqadefence.gov.in.
2. Fill in the application form in the prescribed format (Appendix A) in block letters.
3. Paste a recent passport-size photograph on the form.
4. Fill the Admit Card (Appendix A-I) in duplicate.
5. Attach self-attested copies of all required documents and certificates.
6. Write on the envelope: "APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF _______ AND CATEGORY: _______"
7. Send the completed application by Registered Post or Speed Post only to: The Chief Quality Assurance Officer (MS), 7th Floor, NMRL/DGQA Building, Near Tiger Gate, Naval Dockyard, Mumbai - 400001
8. Make sure your application reaches before 28 March 2026.

Applications sent by ordinary mail or any other mode will not be accepted. Applications received after the last date will not be entertained.

Important Dates

• Notification Published in Employment News: 28 February 2026
• Last Date to Submit Application: 28 March 2026
• Last Date for Remote Areas: 04 April 2026 (for candidates in Assam, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram, Manipur, Nagaland, Tripura, Sikkim, Ladakh, Lahaul & Spiti, Pangi Sub-division of Chamba, J&K, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, and Lakshadweep)
• Exam Date: To be announced

• Handle physical maintenance and upkeep of office records and files
• Keep the office premises, rooms, and surrounding areas clean and organized
• Carry files and documents between sections and buildings as required
• Assist with photocopying, scanning, and dispatching official correspondence
• Perform basic clerical and data entry work on computers
• Manage registration of incoming and outgoing mail and maintain office diary
• Prepare letters, statements, and official documents using typing and word processing
• Maintain store ledgers, handle receipt and issue of materials, and conduct periodic stock inventory