DRDO CEPTAM-11 Recruitment 2025 : Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), under the Ministry of Defence, Government of India, has released the DRDO CEPTAM-11 Recruitment 2025 notification. This recruitment is being conducted by CEPTAM for the posts of Senior Technical Assistant-B (STA-B) and Technician-A (Tech-A) under DRDO Technical Cadre (DRTC).
The online application process will start from 11 December 2025 and the last date to submit the online application is 01 January 2026. A total of 561 vacancies for STA-B and 203 vacancies for Technician-A have been announced. The selection process will be conducted through Tier-I and Tier-II Computer Based Tests, and Trade Test for Technician-A posts.
DRDO CEPTAM-11 Recruitment 2025 Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruitment Organization | Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) |
| Conducting Body | Centre for Personnel Talent Management (CEPTAM) |
| Advertisement No. | CEPTAM-11 |
| Post Name | Senior Technical Assistant-B (STA-B), Technician-A (Tech-A) |
| Total Vacancies | 764 |
| STA-B Vacancies | 561 |
| Technician-A Vacancies | 203 |
| Job Category | Central Government Job |
| Job Location | All India |
| Eligible Gender | Male & Female |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | drdo.gov.in |
DRDO CEPTAM-11 Recruitment 2025 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Opening Date for Online Application | 11 December 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 01 January 2026 (23:55 Hours) |
| Last Date of Application Fee Payment | 03 January 2026 |
| Correction Window | 04 January 2026 to 06 January 2026 |
| Tier-I Exam Date | To be announced |
DRDO CEPTAM-11 Recruitment 2025 Application Fee
For STA-B Posts
| Category | Non-Refundable Fee | Refundable Fee | Total Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| UR / OBC / EWS / MSP | ₹250 | ₹500 | ₹750 |
| Women / SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen | NIL | ₹500 | ₹500 |
For Technician-A Posts
| Category | Non-Refundable Fee | Refundable Fee | Total Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| UR / OBC / EWS / MSP | ₹100 | ₹500 | ₹600 |
| Women / SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen | NIL | ₹500 | ₹500 |
The refundable fee will be refunded only to candidates who appear in the Tier-I examination.
DRDO CEPTAM-11 Recruitment 2025 Vacancies, Eligibility, Qualification, Age Limit
Vacancies
- Senior Technical Assistant-B (STA-B): 561 Posts
- Technician-A (Tech-A): 203 Posts
Post-wise and discipline-wise vacancy details are given in the official notification.
Age Limit
- Minimum Age: 18 Years
- Maximum Age: 28 Years
- Age is calculated as on 01 January 2026
- Age relaxation is applicable for SC, ST, OBC (NCL), PwBD, Ex-Servicemen, Departmental Candidates, and other eligible categories as per Government rules.
Educational Qualification
For STA-B Posts
- Candidates must possess B.Sc or Diploma in the relevant discipline as mentioned post-wise in the notification.
- Candidates with higher qualifications such as BE, B.Tech, MSc, PhD are not eligible.
For Technician-A Posts
- Candidates must have 10th pass with ITI certificate in the relevant trade.
- Candidates with higher qualifications are not eligible, except as specified in the notification.
Candidates must possess the required qualification on the crucial date of eligibility.
DRDO CEPTAM-11 Recruitment 2025 Selection Process
For STA-B Posts
- Tier-I Computer Based Test (Screening)
- Tier-II Computer Based Test (Subject Specific)
- Preliminary Document Scrutiny
- Final Selection based on Tier-II marks
For Technician-A Posts
- Tier-I Computer Based Test (Screening)
- Tier-II Computer Based Test (Trade Specific)
- Trade Test (Qualifying in nature)
- Preliminary Document Scrutiny
- Final Selection
DRDO CEPTAM-11 Recruitment 2025 Exam Pattern
STA-B Exam Pattern
Tier-I (CBT)
- Total Questions: 150
- Total Marks: 150
- Duration: 120 Minutes
- Subjects: General Science, General English, Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning
Tier-II (CBT)
- Part-I: Personality Test (Qualifying)
- Part-II: Subject Specific Test
- Questions: 120
- Marks: 120
- Duration: 120 Minutes
Technician-A Exam Pattern
Tier-I (CBT)
- Total Questions: 150
- Total Marks: 150
- Duration: 120 Minutes
Tier-II (CBT)
- Part-I: Personality Test
- Part-II: Trade Specific Test
- Questions: 120
- Marks: 120
- Duration: 90 Minutes
Trade Test
- Qualifying in nature
- Based on ITI-level practical skills
Negative marking of 0.25 marks will be applicable in CBT exams.
DRDO CEPTAM-11 Recruitment 2025 Important Link
| DRDO CEPTAM 11 STA and Technician Apply Date Extend Notice | Date Notice |
| DRDO CEPTAM 11 STA and Technician Recruitment 2025 Notification PDF | Notification |
| DRDO CEPTAM 11 STA and Technician Recruitment 2025 Online Form-1 | Apply Online |
| DRDO CEPTAM 11 STA and Technician Recruitment 2025 Online Form-2 | Apply Online |
| Official Website | DRDO CEPTAM |