DSSC Recruitment 2026: The Defence Services Staff College (DSSC) Notification has been released on Official Website i.e. dssc.gov.in. Refer the article for eligibility, selection process, exam pattern and other details. The Defence Services Staff College has come up with a total of 78 vacancies for Group ‘C’ Civilian Post in DSSC.
The form-filling process for DSSC Recruitment 2026 has started on May 2026, along with the release of the detailed DSSC Notification 2026 PDF. Interested candidates holding the required eligibility for the DSSC Vacancy 2026 can refer to the complete article for detailed information regarding the recruitment drive.
DSSC Notification 2026 Pdf
The official DSSC Notification 2026 PDF has been released on 23/05/2026 at the official DSSC portal. A detailed PDF notification provides comprehensive information, including educational qualifications, age limits, Offline registration dates, selection processes, application fees, and more. Before applying for these vacancies, candidates should familiarize themselves with the recruitment criteria.
DSSC Recruitment 2026 Overview
The Defence Services Staff College (DSSC) has invited applications Form from eligible and interested Indian Citizens for the recruitment of Various posts.
| Organization | The Defence Services Staff College (DSSC) |
| Post Name | Group ‘C’ Civilian Posts |
| Total Post | 78 Post |
| Apply Last Date | June 2026 |
| Apply Mode | Offline |
| Official Website | dssc.gov.in |
| Join Telegram | Telegram Group |
DSSC Vacancy 2026 Important Details
| Important Date | |
| Start Date for Offline Form | 23/05/2026 |
| Last Date for Offline Form | 21 days from date of publication |
Age Limit
| Name of Post | Age Limit |
| Lower Division Clerk | 18–27 years |
| Civilian Motor Driver (Ordinary Grade) | 18–27 years |
| Multi-Tasking Staff (Office & Training) | 18–25 years |
| Stenographer Grade II | 18–27 years |
| Supervisor (Networking) | 18–27 years |
| Network Administrator | 18–27 years |
| Hardware Administrator | 18–27 years |
| Lineman | 18–27 years |
| Boat Builder | 18–27 years |
| Technical Attendant – Printing Machine Operator | 18–25 years |
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)
DSSC Vacancy 2026 Details
| Name of Post | Total |
| Lower Division Clerk | 09 |
| Civilian Motor Driver (Ordinary Grade) | 13 |
| Multi-Tasking Staff (Office & Training) | 38 |
| Stenographer Grade II | 05 |
| Supervisor (Networking) | 01 |
| Network Administrator | 04 |
| Hardware Administrator | 04 |
| Lineman | 02 |
| Boat Builder | 01 |
| Technical Attendant – Printing Machine Operator | 01 |
Post Wise Salary
| Name of Post | Pay Level (7th CPC) |
| Lower Division Clerk | Level 2 (Rs. 19,900–63,200/-) |
| Civilian Motor Driver (Ordinary Grade) | Level 2 (Rs. 19,900–63,200/-) |
| Multi-Tasking Staff (Office & Training) | Level 1 (Rs. 18,000–56,900/-) |
| Stenographer Grade II | Level 4 (Rs. 25,500–81,100/-) |
| Supervisor (Networking) | Level 5 (Rs. 29,200–92,300/-) |
| Network Administrator | Level 5 (Rs. 29,200–92,300/-) |
| Hardware Administrator | Level 5 (Rs. 29,200–92,300/-) |
| Lineman | Level 4 (Rs. 25,500–81,100/-) |
| Boat Builder | Level 2 (Rs. 19,900–63,200/-) |
| Technical Attendant – Printing Machine Operator | Level 1 (Rs. 18,000–56,900/-) |
DSSC Eligibility Criteria 2026
| 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. |
DSSC Selection Process 2026
election will be based on Written Test followed by Skill/Physical Test wherever applicable. All applications will first be scrutinized for age limits, minimum qualifications, documents, and certificates before eligible candidates are issued call letters. Biometric verification using Aadhaar Card will be carried out at the time of examination/skill test. No TA/DA will be paid for attending the written test or skill test. Selected candidates will be required to serve anywhere in India.
Stage 1 – Written Test (Objective Type)
| Sl. | Subject | Medium |
| 1 | General Intelligence and Reasoning | English and Hindi |
| 2 | Numerical Aptitude | English and Hindi |
| 3 | General English | English and Hindi |
| 4 | General Awareness | English and Hindi |
| 5 | Trade Specific | English and Hindi |
The written test is based on minimum educational qualification for the post applied for. The question cum answer paper will be in English and Hindi. The number of candidates called for written examination may be restricted based on marks obtained in the minimum essential qualification, depending on applications received.
Stage 2 – Skill / Physical Test (wherever applicable)
The requisite number of candidates will be shortlisted based on written test merit and category for skill/physical test wherever applicable. Venue for both written test and skill test is DSSC, Wellington.
Stage 3 – Document Verification
Pre-scrutiny of applications in terms of age limit, minimum qualifications, experience, documents, and certificates will be carried out before calling candidates for the written/skill test. Biometric verification with Aadhaar Card will be carried out at the time of examination/skill test.
How to Apply DSSC Form 2026?
- Submitting a handwritten application form – only typed (block letters) application forms downloaded from www.dssc.gov.in and taken as colour printout are accepted.
- Not opening/filling the application form in Adobe Reader – the form must be opened in Adobe Reader only as per instructions.
- Forgetting to upload/affix a recent colour photograph (white background, taken within last three months) on the application – applications without photograph will not be accepted.
- Not uploading candidate signature on the application form – applications without signature will not be accepted.
- Submitting a single application for multiple posts – separate applications with separate Demand Drafts are mandatory for each post.
- Not mentioning the post name clearly on the envelope – the envelope must state “APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF ___________”.
- Missing the 21-day deadline by sending through ordinary post late – DSSC will not be responsible for postal delays.
- OBC candidates using a certificate issued before 01-04-2025 – OBC Non-Creamy Layer Certificate must be issued on or after 01-04-2025. Same rule applies for EWS certificates.
- Not attaching self-attested photocopies of all required documents (Aadhaar, mark sheets, certificates, driving license, experience certificates, reservation certificates) – incomplete applications will be rejected.
- Government employees not attaching NOC – persons working in Central/State Government/PSU/Autonomous Bodies as permanent employees must submit an NOC.
Documents Required for the Application Form
- Typed application form (in block letters, colour printout) with recent colour photograph (white background, taken within last 3 months) and candidate’s signature – mandatory
- Self-attested copies of Aadhaar Card
- Self-attested copies of 10th and 12th Standard Mark Sheets
- Self-attested copies of UG/PG Mark Sheets & Diploma/ITI Certificates (as applicable)
- Self-attested copy of Driving License (for Civilian Motor Driver post)
- Self-attested copy of Experience Certificate(s) (wherever required)
- Self-attested copy of Computer Course Certificate (as applicable)
- Self-attested copies of valid OBC/SC/ST/EWS Certificate (OBC/EWS certificates must be issued on or after 01-04-2025)
- Self-attested copy of PwBD Certificate (for PwBD candidates – disability must be permanent and not less than 40%)
- Self-attested copy of ESM Discharge Certificate (for Ex-Servicemen)
- No Objection Certificate from present employer (for Central/State Govt/PSU/Autonomous Body permanent employees)
- A/C Payee Demand Draft of Rs. 100/- (non-refundable) drawn in favour of “DSSC Direct Recruitment 2026” payable at Canara Bank, DSSC Branch (Code 16239)
- Self-addressed envelope of 10×22 cm with Rs. 56/- postage stamp pasted
DSSC Recruitment 2026 Important Links
| OFFICIAL NOTIFICATION | Click Here |
| OFFICIAL WEBSITE | Click Here |
| JOIN TELEGRAM PAGE | Click Here |
| MORE GOVT. JOBS | Click Here |
DSSC Recruitment 2026 Important FAQs
What is DSSC Form 2026 Apply Date?
Apply Offline Date: 23-05-2026 to 21 days from date of publication
What is the Exam Fee for DSSC Notification 2026?
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)
How many Posts will be there in DSSC Vacancy 2026?
There are 78 Posts.
When DSSC Notification 2026 issue on Official Website.
DSSC Notification 2026 issue on 23/05/2026.
