Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)
Total Vacancies
764
Salary
STA-B: Level-6 (₹35,400-₹1,12,400); Tech-A: Level-2 (₹19,900-₹63,200) as per 7th CPC Pay Matrix
Application Deadline
01 January 2026 (23:55 Hrs)
DRDO CEPTAM-11 Recruitment 2026 notification has been released for a total of 764 vacancies for Senior Technical Assistant-B and Technician-A posts. Eligible candidates can apply online from 11 December 2025 to 01 January 2026. The selection process includes Tier-I and Tier-II CBTs (for STA-B) and CBT plus skill test (for Tech-A), followed by document verification and medical examination. The recruitment spans disciplines such as science, engineering, ITI trades and technical fields according to the post requirements.
| Notification Date | 11 December 2025 |
| Application Start | 11 December 2025 |
| Application End | 01 January 2026 (23:55 Hrs) |
| Last Date Fee Payment | 03 January 2026 (23:55 Hrs) |
| Correction Window | 04 January 2026 to 06 January 2026 |
| Exam Date | To Be Notified |
| Admit Card | Before Exam |
| Result Date | To Be Notified |
| General,OBC,EWS | ₹100 |
| SC/ST | ₹0 |
| All Category Female | ₹0 |
| PwBD | ₹0 |
| Senior Technical Assistant-B (STA-B) | 561 |
| Technician-A (Tech-A) | 203 |
Post-wise educational qualification: Diploma/B.Sc level for STA-B; ITI/10th pass for Technician-A as per DRDO CEPTAM-11 notification. Candidates must possess qualification as prescribed on the crucial eligibility date.
Age Limit: 18–28 years (relaxation as per Govt. of India norms)
| Post Name | Vacancy | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Technical Assistant-B (STA-B) | 561 | Diploma in relevant engineering/technical discipline or B.Sc degree as specified for each post code; higher qualifications beyond prescribed do not entitle eligibility. |
| Technician-A (Tech-A) | 203 | 10th pass plus recognized ITI certificate in relevant trade OR equivalent as per official EQR table. |
| Section Name | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Awareness | Varies | Varies |
| Quantitative Aptitude / Numerical Ability | Varies | Varies |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning Ability | Varies | Varies |
| English Language / Communication | Varies | Varies |
| Professional / Technical Knowledge | Varies | Varies |
