Defence Services Staff College, Wellington (Nilgiris) has invited applications for the following 78 Group C Vacancies of LDC, Motor Driver, MTS, Steno, Network/ Hardware Administrator, Lineman etc posts. All eligible Indian citizens can apply for DSSC Group C Civilian Vacancies on the prescribed application form available on dssc.gov.in or ids.nic.in. Check DSSC Recruitment 2026 Group C Posts details. Download application form PDF. Know about vacancy, salary, eligibility, selection, exam, date etc here.
DSSC Group C Recruitment 2026 Overview:
- Organization: Defence Services Staff College, Wellington (Nilgiris), Tamil Nadu
- Post Names: Lower Division Clerk, Civilian Motor Driver (OG), Multi Tasking Staff (Office & Training), Stenographer Grade II, Supervisor (Networking), Network Administrator, Hardware Administrator, Lineman, Boat Builder, Technical Attendant (Printing Machine Operator)
- Total Vacancies: 78 Posts (Group C)
- Application Mode: Offline (on fillable PDF)
- Job Location: Anywhere in India
- Official Website: dssc.gov.in
DSSC Recruitment 2026 Group C Civilian Posts
Post-wise Vacancy Details:
1. Lower Division Clerk – 09 (UR-04, OBC-02, SC-01, ST-01, EWS-01)
2. Civilian Motor Driver (OG) – 13 (UR-05, OBC-04, SC-02, ST-01, EWS-01)
3. Multi Tasking Staff (Office & Training) – 38 (UR-13, OBC-10, SC-07, ST-03, EWS-05)
4. Stenographer Grade II – 05 (UR-03, OBC-01, EWS-01)
5. Supervisor (Networking) – 01 (UR-01)
6. Network Administrator – 04 (UR-03, OBC-01)
7. Hardware Administrator – 04 (UR-03, OBC-01)
8. Lineman – 02 (UR-02)
9. Boat Builder – 01 (UR-01)
10. Technical Attendant (Printing Machine Operator) – 01 (UR-01)
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Pay Scale
- Supervisor (Networking), Network Administrator and Hardware Administrator – Rs 29200-92300 (Pay Level-5).
- Stenographer Grade II and Lineman – Rs 25500-81100 (Pay Level-4).
- Lower Division Clerk, Civilian Motor Driver (OG) and Boat Builder – Rs 19900-63200 (Pay Level-2).
- Multi Tasking Staff (Office & Training) and Technical Attendant (Printing Machine Operator) – Rs 18000-56900 (Pay Level-1).
Eligibility Criteria for Group C Civilian Posts
To apply for any post under DSSC Group C Recruitment, candidates must fulfill the age limit and educational qualification prescribed for that post.
Age Limit
The age criteria and relaxation for all Group C posts are as follows:
- Lower Division Clerk, Civilian Motor Driver, Stenographer, Supervisor (Networking), Network/ Hardware Administrator, Lineman and Boat Builder: 18 to 27 years as on application closing date.
- Multi Tasking Staff (O&T) and Technical Attendant: 18 to 25 years as on application closing date.
Relaxation in upper age limit for posts reserved for OBC is 03 years, 05 years for SC/ST and 10 years for posts reserved for PwBD. Age relaxation for Ex-Serviceman and Central Govt employees is applicable as per the Govt Orders. No age relaxation is admissible to the Sons, Daughters and Dependents of Ex-Serviceman.
Educational Qualification
Educational requirements vary depending on the specific designation of the Group C post:
Lower Division Clerk (LDC) – 12th Pass (10+2) from a recognized Board. Candidate must have a typing speed of 35 words per minute in English or 30 words per minute in Hindi on computer (time allowed 10 minutes).
Civilian Motor Driver (Ordinary Grade) – 12th Pass or equivalent from a recognized Board/ University and candidates must possess the civilian driving license for heavy vehicles with 02 years experience from a recognized Organization or Undertaking in driving heavy vehicles.
Multi Tasking Staff (Office & Training) – 10th Pass (Matriculation) or equivalent qualification from a recognized Board/ Institute. MTS trade involves cleaning, sweeping, loading, unloading, shifting of goods, gardening, feeding and cleaning of horses, night watchman etc duties.
Stenographer Grade II – 12th Pass (10+2) or equivalent qualification from a recognized Board and Dictation: 10 minutes @ 80 words per minute and Transcription: 50 minutes (English) or 65 minutes (Hindi) on computer.
Supervisor (Networking) – Bachelor degree in Engineering or Technology or Master Degree in Computer Application or Computer Science or Information Technology from a recognized University/ Institute and 02 years experience in Network and Management of Servers.
Network Administrator – 12th Pass from recognized Board with Diploma in Networking or Bachelor Degree in Computer Application. Certificate in Cisco Certified Network Associate and Cisco Certified Network professional with 02 years of experience in Network Administration.
Hardware Administrator – 12th Pass from recognized Board with Advance Diploma in Computer Hardware or Bachelor degree in Computer Application. Certification in Very Large Scale Integration with 02 years of experience in Hardware administration.
Lineman – 12th Pass from recognized Board and Diploma in Optical Fiber Cable Line Management with 02 years of experience in related field.
Boat Builder – 12th Pass from a recognized Board; and 02 years of experience in repair of Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic boats or successfully completed apprenticeship training and National Apprenticeship Certificate in trade of marine fitter or Ex-sailors of Indian navy and Indian Coast Guard from the Shipwright or Hull Artificer trade.
Technical Attendant (Printing Machine Operator) – ITI Pass Certificate in Printing Machine Operator from a recognised institute; OR 10th Pass (Matriculation) from a recognised Board with at least 01 year experience of working as Printing Machine Operator.
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DSSC Group C Selection Process
The selection process includes Written Exam and Skill Test/ Trade Test (as applicable). All the tests will be conducted at DSSC Wellington (Nilgiris), Tamil Nadu. Exam date and time for all posts will be intimated through Admit Card or Call letter only to those candidates whose applications are found correct after scrutiny in respect of age, qualification and documents/ certificates.
Depending on the number of applications received, the number of candidates will be restricted for the written exam based on the marks obtained in the minimum educational qualification prescribed for the post(s). Bio-metric verification of the candidates with their Aadhaar Card will be carried out at the time of written exam/ skill test.
Written Examination
The written test will consist of objective type questions up to 10th/ 12th/ ITI/ Diploma/ Degree level as per the minimum educational qualification for the post. The question cum answer paper will be bilingual (English & Hindi) and will comprise of questions based on General Intelligence and Reasoning, Numerical Aptitude, General English, General Awareness and Trade Specific.
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Skill/Trade Test
After completion of written exam, the requisite number of candidates will be shortlisted and called for skill/ trade test wherever applicable based on merit/ category in the written test. The skill/ trade test will be of qualifying nature only and marks awarded therein will not be added in total marks while preparing final merit list (result).
Document Verification
Candidates shortlisted for document verification will have to produce the following certificates/ documents in original along with photocopies at the time of reporting for DV:
1. Valid photo identity proof (Aadhaar Card/ PAN Card/ Passport/ Driving Licence/ Voter Card etc).
2. Original Certificates and Marksheets along with self-attested 02 photocopies pertaining to minimum educational qualifications required for the posts i.e. ITI/ 10th/ 12th as applicable.
3. Higher education certificates/ Degree certificate/ Statement of marks (if any).
4. Experience certificate (if applicable).
5. Certificate/ document pertaining to Date of Birth.
6. Driving License (if applicable).
7. Computer Course certificate (if applicable).
8. SC/ ST/ OBC/ EWS/ PwBD certificate in the prescribed format.
9. Discharge certificate (for Ex-serviceman).
10. No-objection Certificate from working establishment (for Govt employee).
11. Coloured photographs.
12. Other relevant certificates/ documents (if any).
Final Selection
For final selection, post and category wise merit list will be prepared on the basis of marks obtained in written exam subject to qualifying the skill/ trade test (as applicable) and document verification. Selected candidates will have to serve anywhere in India.
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Application Form, Documents and Notification
Eligible and interested candidates are required to apply for DSSC Group C Recruitment on the given application form (fillable PDF) downloaded from ids.nic.in or dssc.gov.in through the direct link below. You have to open the downloaded application form in Adobe Reader and type (fill) in block letters only (handwritten form will not be accepted).
After completing the fillable PDF Application form in all respect, save it and then take a printout of it and then send it along with the required documents by Post to “The Commandant, Defence Services Staff College, Wellington (Nilgiris) – 643 231, Tamil Nadu”.
The envelope containing the application form and documents should be super scribed “APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF __________”.
Eligible candidates can apply to any of the above Group C posts subject to vacancies and qualifications. Separate applications should be submitted for each post along with requisite documents including Demand Draft.
Last date for receipt of application form – Within 21 Days from the date of publication of the advertisement in Employment News Paper dated 23 May 2026.
Required documents
The following documents/ certificates should be attached with the application form and should be arranged in the following order:
1. Application form typed (filled) in block letters only (handwritten will not be accepted).
2. The colour photograph with white background should be uploaded in application form (photograph should be taken within last 03 months).
3. Signature of the candidate should be uploaded in application form.
4. Self-attested copies of Aadhaar Card, 10th/12th Mark Sheet, UG/PG Mark Sheets & Diploma/ ITI Certificates, Driving License, Experience Certificate and Computer Course Certificate (as applicable).
5. Self-attested copies of valid OBC/SC/ST/EWS Certificate/ PwBD Certificate/ Discharge Certificate (as applicable).
6. An 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).
7. Self-addressed envelope of 10×22 cms with Rs 56/- postage stamp pasted.
8. Discharge certificate (for Ex-serviceman).
9. No-objection Certificate (for Govt employee).
Application Fee
Candidates belonging to all categories will have to pay Rs 100/- (Rupees one hundred only). The fee can be paid in the form of A/C payee Demand Draft drawn in favour of ‘DSSC Direct Recruitment 2026” payable at Canara Bank, DSSC Branch (Code 16239).
Important Links
You can download the DSSC Group C Application Form PDF separately from the direct link given below. For other details about the DSSC Wellington Civilian Defence Vacancies, you can download the Official Recruitment Notification in PDF format.
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