The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), under the Ministry of Defence, Government of India, has released the
CEPTAM-11 Recruitment Notification for filling technical posts under the Defence Research & Development Organisation
Technical Cadre (DRTC). This recruitment drive invites online applications for a total of
764 vacancies, including Senior Technical Assistant-B (STA-B) and
Technician-A posts across various DRDO laboratories and establishments in India.
DRDO CEPTAM-11 Recruitment 2025 – Overview
| Recruiting Organisation |
Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) |
| Advertisement No. |
CEPTAM-11 |
| Total Vacancies |
764 Posts |
| Post Names |
Senior Technical Assistant-B (STA-B), Technician-A |
| Application Mode |
Online |
| Job Location |
Across India |
Important Dates
| Online Application Start Date |
11 December 2025 |
| Last Date to apply Online |
01 January 2026 (23:55 Hours) |
| last date for Fee Payment |
03 January 2026 |
| Correction Window |
04 January 2026 to 06 January 2026 |
| Tier-I Exam Date |
To be announced |
Vacancy Details
| Post Name |
Total Posts |
Pay Level |
| Senior Technical Assistant-B (STA-B) |
561 |
Level-6 (₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400) |
| Technician-A |
203 |
Level-2 (As per 7th CPC) |
Educational Qualification
- STA-B: Bachelor’s Degree in Science or Diploma in Engineering/Technology in the relevant discipline.
- Technician-A: Class 10th passed along with ITI certificate in the prescribed trade.
- Candidates possessing higher qualifications than prescribed are not eligible.
Age Limit (As on Crucial Date)
| Minimum Age |
18 Years |
| Maximum Age |
27 Years |
| Age Relaxation |
As per Government of India rules |
Application Fee
| General / OBC / EWS |
STA-B |
₹750/- |
| TECH-A |
₹600/- |
| SC / ST / PwBD / Women / Ex-Servicemen |
STA-B |
₹500/- |
| TECH-A |
₹500/- |
| Refund Policy |
₹500 refunded to candidates of any category who appear in Tier-I exam |
Selection Process
- Tier-I Computer Based Test (CBT)
- Tier-II (CBT / Trade Test – as applicable)
- Document Verification
How to Apply Online
- Visit the official DRDO recruitment portal.
- Complete online registration using a valid email ID and mobile number.
- Fill the application form carefully and upload required documents.
- Pay the application fee (if applicable).
- Submit the form and take a printout for future reference.
Important Links
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
CEPTAM-11 is a DRDO recruitment drive for technical posts such as STA-B and Technician-A under DRTC.
No, candidates can correct their application during the correction window without paying any fee.
Yes, ₹500 is refunded to candidates who appear in the Tier-I examination.
