DSSC Wellington Group C Recruitment 2026 - 78 Vacancies

About This Job

Defence Services Staff College (DSSC), Wellington is hiring 78 Group C civilian posts in Tamil Nadu. If you have passed 10th, 12th, ITI, Diploma, or hold a Graduate degree, you can apply offline by post. The last date for receipt of applications is 12 June 2026. The age limit is 18 to 27 years for most posts (18 to 25 years for MTS). Salary ranges from Rs. 18,000 to Rs. 92,300 per month as per 7th CPC.

DSSC Wellington Group C Recruitment 2026 - 78 Posts

The Commandant, Defence Services Staff College (DSSC), Wellington (Nilgiris), Tamil Nadu has released a notification for 78 Group C civilian posts through the advertisement published in Employment News (23-29 May 2026). The recruitment covers 10 different post types including office, technical, and motor transport roles. This is an offline recruitment - you must submit your filled application form by post. Both freshers and candidates with ITI/Diploma qualifications can apply depending on the post.

Vacancy Breakdown by Post

Category-wise Breakdown (Total):

• UR (Unreserved): 34
• OBC: 19
• SC: 10
• ST: 5
• EWS: 12

Vacancies include reservations for Ex-Servicemen (ESM) and Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD).

Who Can Apply?

For Lower Division Clerk (LDC) - 9 Posts

• 12th pass from a recognised board
• Typing speed of 35 words per minute in English or 30 words per minute in Hindi

For Civilian Motor Driver (Ordinary Grade) - 13 Posts

• 10th pass
• Valid driving licence for heavy/light motor vehicles
• Minimum 2 years of driving experience

For Multi Tasking Staff (Office & Training) - 38 Posts

• Matriculation (10th) or equivalent from a recognised board

For Stenographer Grade II - 5 Posts

• 12th pass
• Shorthand speed of 80 words per minute
• Typing speed of 40 words per minute

For Technical Posts (Supervisor / Network Admin / Hardware Admin) - 11 Posts

• B.E./B.Tech in Computer Science / IT / Electronics, or Diploma/ITI in relevant field with experience

For Lineman / Boat Builder / Technical Attendant - 4 Posts

• Lineman: 10th pass + ITI Electrician trade certificate
• Boat Builder: 10th pass + ITI in Boat Building/Carpentry or equivalent
• Technical Attendant (Printing): 10th pass + ITI in Printing Machine Operator trade

Age Limit

• Multi Tasking Staff & Technical Attendant (Printing): 18 to 25 years
• All other posts (LDC, Driver, Steno, Technical, Lineman, Boat Builder): 18 to 27 years
• Cut-off date: Last date for receipt of application

Age Relaxation:

• SC/ST: 5 years
• OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 3 years
• PwBD: 10 years (additional)
• Ex-Servicemen: Military service + 3 years as per Government of India rules

Salary

• MTS & Technical Attendant (Printing): Rs. 18,000 - Rs. 56,900 per month (Pay Level 1)
• LDC & Civilian Motor Driver: Rs. 19,900 - Rs. 63,200 per month (Pay Level 2)
• Stenographer Grade II & Lineman: Rs. 25,500 - Rs. 81,100 per month (Pay Level 4)
• Supervisor / Network Admin / Hardware Admin / Boat Builder: Rs. 29,200 - Rs. 92,300 per month (Pay Level 5)
• You will also get DA, HRA, TA and other allowances as per Central Government rules.

Selection Process

Selection happens in multiple stages:

1. Written Examination: Objective-type test covering General Intelligence, English, Numerical Aptitude, and General Awareness.
2. Skill Test / Trade Test: Typing test for LDC, shorthand test for Stenographer, driving test for Motor Driver, trade test for ITI/Technical posts.
3. Document Verification: All shortlisted candidates must produce original certificates.
4. Medical Fitness Test: As per DSSC norms.

How to Apply

1. Download the application form from the official DSSC website at dssc.gov.in.
2. The form must be typed in block capital letters only - handwritten forms will be rejected.
3. Fill in personal details, qualifications, category, and attach all required certificates.
4. Affix a self-attested recent passport-size colour photograph with white background.
5. Enclose self-attested copies of: 10th mark sheet, qualification certificates, category certificate (if applicable), Aadhaar card, ESM/PwBD certificate (if applicable), driving licence (for driver post), ITI certificate (for technical posts).
6. Send the completed application by post to: The Commandant, Defence Services Staff College, Wellington (Nilgiris) - 643 231, Tamil Nadu.
7. Your application must reach by 12 June 2026.

Important Dates

• Advertisement Published in Employment News: 23-29 May 2026
• Application Start Date: 23 May 2026
• Last Date for Receipt of Application: 12 June 2026 (21 days from publication)
• Written Exam Date: To be announced
• Admit Card Release: To be announced

• Handle clerical work, file management, and routine office tasks at DSSC Wellington (LDC, MTS)
• Operate light and heavy motor vehicles, transport officers and stores, maintain vehicle logs (Driver)
• Take dictation in shorthand, type letters and reports, manage officer correspondence (Stenographer)
• Maintain networking, hardware, and IT infrastructure of the college (Technical posts)
• Repair electrical lines, install fittings, and handle electrical maintenance (Lineman)
• Build, repair, and maintain boats used by the college (Boat Builder)
• Operate printing machines for college publications and study materials (Technical Attendant)
• Follow defence establishment rules, discipline, and security protocols