POST DETAILS :
Defence Services Staff College (DSSC) has released a notification for the post of DSSC Recruitment 2026. Interested candidates must fulfill all the eligibility criteria and apply online. Before applying online, candidates are advised to carefully read the full notification, recruitment eligibility, age limit, post-wise eligibility, selection procedure, syllabus, admit card, answer key, and all other relevant details. Read the official advertisement thoroughly before submitting the application.
OVERVIEW AND DATE :
Defence Services Staff College (DSSC)
DSSC Recruitment 2026
Notification
IMPORTANT DATES
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Date of Publication in Employment News | 23-05-2026 (Issue dated 23–29 May 2026) |
| Last Date for Receipt of Application | 21 days from date of publication (if closing date falls on a holiday, next working day is the closing date) |
| Age Calculated As On | Last date of application |
| Written Test Date | To be notified after application scrutiny (venue: DSSC, Wellington) |
| Skill / Physical Test Date | To be notified after written test result (wherever applicable) |
FEES DETAILS
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| All Categories | Rs. 100/- (Non-Refundable) – A/C Payee Demand Draft drawn in favour of “DSSC Direct Recruitment 2026” payable at Canara Bank, DSSC Branch (Code 16239) |
AGE DETAILS :
Age Limit
| Ser No | Name of Post | Age Limit |
|---|---|---|
| 1.1 | Lower Division Clerk | 18–27 years |
| 1.2 | Civilian Motor Driver (Ordinary Grade) | 18–27 years |
| 1.3 | Multi Tasking Staff (Office & Training) | 18–25 years |
| 1.4 | Stenographer Grade II | 18–27 years |
| 1.5 | Supervisor (Networking) | 18–27 years |
| 1.6 | Network Administrator | 18–27 years |
| 1.7 | Hardware Administrator | 18–27 years |
| 1.8 | Lineman | 18–27 years |
| 1.9 | Boat Builder | 18–27 years |
| 1.10 | Technical Attendant – Printing Machine Operator | 18–25 years |
| Category | Age Limit / Relaxation |
|---|---|
| General (UR) / EWS | 18 to 27 years (18 to 25 years for MTS and Technical Attendant posts) |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 3 years relaxation |
| SC / ST | 5 years relaxation |
| PwBD (General) | 10 years relaxation |
| PwBD (OBC) | 13 years relaxation |
| PwBD (SC/ST) | 15 years relaxation |
| Ex-Servicemen (ESM) | Deduction of full period of service (minimum 06 months continuous) from actual age; resultant age should not exceed prescribed maximum age by more than 3 years |
| Central Govt. Employees (3 years continuous service) – General | Up to 40 years |
| Central Govt. Employees (3 years continuous service) – SC/ST | Up to 45 years |
POST DETAILS, ELIGIBILITY and QUALIFICATION:
| Post | Essential Qualification & Experience |
|---|---|
| Lower Division Clerk | 12th Class pass from a recognized Board or University. Skill Test: Typing speed of 35 words per minute in English or 30 words per minute in Hindi on computer (10 minutes). |
| Civilian Motor Driver (Ordinary Grade) | 12th Class pass or equivalent from a recognized Board or University. Must possess civilian driving license for heavy vehicles. Two years experience in driving heavy vehicles from a recognized Organisation or Undertaking. |
| Multi Tasking Staff (Office & Training) | Matriculation pass or equivalent from a recognized Board/Institute. (MTS trade involves fatigue nature of duties including cleaning, sweeping of toilets/work area, loading, unloading, shifting of goods, gardening, feeding and cleaning of horses, night watchman, etc.) |
| Stenographer Grade II | 12th Class pass or equivalent from a recognized Board or University. Skill Test: Dictation 10 minutes @ 80 words per minute; Transcription 50 minutes (English) or 65 minutes (Hindi) on computer. |
| Supervisor (Networking) | Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Technology or Master’s Degree in Computer Application/Computer Science/IT from a recognized University/Institute. Two years experience in Network and Management of Servers. Desirable: Linux environment, network/server administration, ICT solutions, firewall, virtualization, Python, HTML, PHP, etc. |
| Network Administrator | 12th Class pass from recognized Board with Diploma in Networking or Bachelor Degree in Computer Application. Certificate in CCNA and CCNP. Two years experience in Network Administration. Desirable: Linux environment, switch configuration, Network Monitoring system, server/network/router experience. |
| Hardware Administrator | 12th Class pass from recognized Board with Advance Diploma in Computer Hardware or Bachelor Degree in Computer Application. Certification in VLSI. Two years experience in Hardware Administration. Desirable: Experience in hardware maintenance of PCs, servers, printers and peripherals. |
| Lineman | 12th Class pass from recognized Board. Diploma in Optical Fiber Cable Line Management. Two years experience in related field. Desirable: Knowledge of splicing machine, OTDR, sleeve cutter, splicing and jointing. |
| Boat Builder | 12th Class pass from a recognized Board and two years experience in repair of Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic boats with a public/private shipyard or registered company under Companies Act, 2013. OR Successfully completed apprenticeship training at DGT recognized centres with National Apprenticeship Certificate in marine fitter trade. OR Ex-sailors of Indian Navy and Indian Coast Guard from Shipwright or Hull Artificer trade. |
| Technical Attendant – Printing Machine Operator | ITI Pass Certificate in Printing Machine Operator from a recognized institute. OR Matriculation pass or equivalent from a recognized Board/Institute with at least one year experience as Printing Machine Operator from a recognized Organization. |
VACANCY DETAILS : Total Post 78
| Ser No | Name of Post | Pay Level (7th CPC) | Total | Age Limit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.1 | Lower Division Clerk | Level 2 (Rs. 19,900–63,200/-) | 09 | 18–27 years |
| 1.2 | Civilian Motor Driver (Ordinary Grade) | Level 2 (Rs. 19,900–63,200/-) | 13 | 18–27 years |
| 1.3 | Multi Tasking Staff (Office & Training) | Level 1 (Rs. 18,000–56,900/-) | 38 | 18–25 years |
| 1.4 | Stenographer Grade II | Level 4 (Rs. 25,500–81,100/-) | 05 | 18–27 years |
| 1.5 | Supervisor (Networking) | Level 5 (Rs. 29,200–92,300/-) | 01 | 18–27 years |
| 1.6 | Network Administrator | Level 5 (Rs. 29,200–92,300/-) | 04 | 18–27 years |
| 1.7 | Hardware Administrator | Level 5 (Rs. 29,200–92,300/-) | 04 | 18–27 years |
| 1.8 | Lineman | Level 4 (Rs. 25,500–81,100/-) | 02 | 18–27 years |
| 1.9 | Boat Builder | Level 2 (Rs. 19,900–63,200/-) | 01 | 18–27 years |
| 1.10 | Technical Attendant – Printing Machine Operator | Level 1 (Rs. 18,000–56,900/-) | 01 | 18–25 years |
| Total | 78 | |||
PwBD (Persons with Benchmark Disabilities) – Categories Eligible (for MTS post)
| Category | Description |
|---|---|
| Hearing Handicapped (HH) | 01 vacancy reserved in MTS (Office & Training) post |
| Orthopedically Handicapped (OH) | 01 vacancy reserved in MTS (Office & Training) post |
| Autism / Intellectual Disability / Specific Learning Disability / Mental Illness / Multiple Disability including deaf-blindness | 01 vacancy reserved in MTS (Office & Training) post |
Pay Scale (7th CPC Pay Matrix)
- Stenographer Grade II: Level 4 (Rs. 25,500 – 81,100)
- LDC, Driver, Network / Hardware / Supervisor, Lineman, Boat Builder: Level 2 (Rs. 19,900 – 63,200)
- MTS, Technical Attendant – Printing Machine Operator: Level 1 (Rs. 18,000 – 56,900)
Selection Process
- Written Examination (Objective type)
- Skill Test / Trade Test (where applicable – Typing, Stenography, Driving, Technical)
- Document Verification
- Medical Fitness as per DSSC norms
HOW TO APPLY
- Download or obtain the prescribed application form from the DSSC / Employment News / recruitment source.
- Fill the application form carefully with all required personal, educational and experience details.
- Attach self-attested copies of educational certificates, age proof, caste certificate, experience certificates, etc.
- Attach a self-addressed envelope (10 x 22 cm) with appropriate postage stamps, if specified.
- Superscribe the envelope with “APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF ______”.
- Send the application by ordinary / registered / speed post to:
- The Commandant, Defence Services Staff College, Wellington (Nilgiris) – 643 231, Tamil Nadu.
- The application must reach within 21 days from the date of advertisement in Employment News.
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IMPORTANT LINKS
- Application Form (Download from DSSC Website): Click here
- Official Notification PDF: Click here
- Employment News Notification PDF: Click here
- Official Website: Click here
FAQs :
How many vacancies are available in DSSC Recruitment 2026?
A total of 78
What is the mode of application for DSSC Group ‘C’ posts?
The application process is completely offline; candidates must submit the prescribed application form by post to the Commandant, DSSC, Wellington (Nilgiris) – 643 231, Tamil Nadu within the stipulated time.
What is the last date to apply for DSSC Recruitment 2026?
The last date for receipt of applications is 21 days from the date of publication of the advertisement in Employment News (issue dated 23–29 May 2026), and applications received after this period are likely to be rejected.
What is the pay scale for DSSC Group ‘C’ posts?
Under the 7th CPC Pay Matrix, Stenographer Grade II carries Level 4 (Rs. 25,500–81,100), LDC, Driver, Network/Hardware/Supervisor, Lineman and Boat Builder are in Level 2 (Rs. 19,900–63,200), and MTS and Technical Attendant – Printing Machine Operator are in Level 1 (Rs. 18,000–56,900).
