The Commandant, Defence Services Staff College (DSSC), Wellington, has issued a recruitment notification inviting applications from eligible Indian citizens for various Group ‘C’ Civilian posts. This recruitment drive presents a valuable opportunity for candidates seeking government employment in Tamil Nadu, with positions available across multiple administrative, technical, and operational roles. Interested candidates must carefully review the eligibility criteria and submit their applications via the prescribed offline mode before the specified deadline.
DSSC Group C Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Organization | Defence Services Staff College (DSSC), Wellington |
| Post Category | Group ‘C’ Civilian posts |
| Job Location | Wellington (Nilgiris), Tamil Nadu |
| Application Mode | Offline (By Post) |
Official Website | www.dssc.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Application Closing Date | 21 days (including Sundays and holidays) from the date of publication of the advertisement in the Employment Newspaper. |
Vacancy Details
The Defence Services Staff College has released multiple vacancies for various Group ‘C’ Civilian posts. Candidates can apply for diverse roles, including Lower Division Clerk, Multi Tasking Staff, and specialized administrative or technical positions. The exact distribution is detailed below.
| Sl. No. | Name of Post | Number of Vacancies |
| 1 | Lower Division Clerk (LDC) | 04 |
| 2 | Civilian Motor Driver (Ordinary Grade) | 05 |
| 3 | Multi Tasking Staff (Office & Training) | 13 |
| 4 | Stenographer Grade II | 03 |
| 5 | Supervisor (Networking) | 01 |
| 6 | Network Administrator | 04 |
| 7 | Hardware Administrator | 04 |
| 8 | Lineman | 01 |
| 9 | Boat Builder | 03 |
| 10 | Technical Attendant – Printing Machine Operator | 02 |
DSSC Group C Recruitment 2026 Education Details
Lower Division Clerk: 12th Class pass from a recognized Board or University, with a typing speed of 35 wpm in English or 30 wpm in Hindi on a computer.
Civilian Motor Driver: 12th Class pass or equivalent, possession of a civilian driving license for heavy vehicles, and two years of experience in driving heavy vehicles.
Multi Tasking Staff (MTS): Matriculation pass or equivalent from a recognized Board/Institute.
Stenographer Grade II: 12th Class pass or equivalent, with dictation speed of 80 wpm for 10 minutes and transcription time of 50 minutes (English) or 65 minutes (Hindi) on computer.
Supervisor (Networking): Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Technology or Master’s in Computer Application/Science/IT, along with two years of experience in Network and Server Management.
Network Administrator: 12th Class pass with Diploma in Networking or BCA, along with CCNA/CCNP certification and two years of relevant experience.
Hardware Administrator: 12th Class pass with Advance Diploma in Computer Hardware or BCA, VLSI certification, and two years of experience.
Lineman: 12th Class pass, Diploma in Optical Fiber Cable Line Management, and two years of related experience.
Boat Builder: 12th Class pass with two years of experience in repairing FRP boats, OR successful completion of marine fitter apprenticeship, OR Ex-sailors from the Shipwright/Hull Artificer trade.
Technical Attendant: ITI Pass Certificate in Printing Machine Operator, OR Matriculation pass with at least one year of working experience as a Printing Machine Operator.
Salary
| Name of Post | Pay Level (7th CPC) | Salary Range |
| MTS, Technical Attendant | Level 1 | Rs 18,000 – 56,900/- |
| LDC, CMD, Boat Builder | Level 2 | Rs 19,900 – 63,200/- |
| Stenographer Grade II, Lineman | Level 4 | Rs 25,500 – 81,100/- |
| Supervisor, Network Admin, Hardware Admin | Level 5 | Rs 29,200 – 92,300/- |
Age Limit
LDC, CMD, Stenographer, Supervisor, Network Admin, Hardware Admin, Lineman, Boat Builder: 18 to 27 years.
MTS, Technical Attendant: 18 to 25 years.
Age Relaxation: Relaxable by three years for OBC, five years for SC/ST, and ten years for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD).
Selection Process
Application Scrutiny: All applications will be reviewed based on age, qualifications, and attached documents.
Written Test: Eligible candidates will undergo a written examination based on the minimum educational qualification. The test covers General Intelligence and Reasoning, Numerical Aptitude, General English, General Awareness, and Trade Specific subjects.
Skill/Physical Test: Shortlisted candidates will be called for a skill or physical test, wherever applicable, based on their merit in the written test.
Application Fee
An application fee of Rs 100/- is required for all categories.
The fee must be paid via an A/C payee Demand Draft drawn in favour of “DSSC Direct Recruitment 2026”, payable at Canara Bank, DSSC Branch (Code 16239).
DSSC Group C Recruitment 2026 How to Apply
- Download the official application form from the DSSC website.
- Open the form in Adobe Reader and type in block letters only; handwritten forms will not be accepted.
- Upload a recent colour photograph with a white background and the candidate’s signature onto the application form.
- Attach self-attested copies of Aadhaar Card, educational mark sheets, certificates, driving license, and experience certificates as applicable.
- Enclose the required Demand Draft of Rs 100/-.
- Include a self-addressed envelope (10×22 cms) pasted with a Rs 56/- postage stamp.
- Clearly mention “APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF [Name of Post]” on the main envelope.
- Send the completed application by post to: The Commandant, Defence Services Staff College, Wellington (Nilgiris) – 643 231, Tamil Nadu.
Official Links
| DSSC Group C Recruitment 2026 Official Notification PDF | Click Here |
| DSSC Group C Recruitment 2026 Apply Online Link | Click Here |
