The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has officially released the CEPTAM 11 recruitment notification for 2025-26. This is a premier opportunity for technical aspirants to join the technical cadre (DRTC) of India's leading defence research body.
Application Start Date: 11 December 2025
Last Date to Apply: 01 January 2026 (11:55 PM)
Last Date for Fee Payment: 03 January 2026
Application Correction Window: 04 January to 06 January 2026
Exam Date: To be announced (Expected Early 2026)
A total of 764 vacancies have been announced across two major technical categories.
Post Name | Total Vacancies | Pay Level (7th CPC) | Monthly Basic Pay |
Senior Technical Assistant-B (STA-B) | 561 | Level 6 | ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400 |
Technician-A (Tech-A) | 203 | Level 2 | ₹19,900 – ₹63,200 |
Total In-hand Salary: Including DA, HRA, and other allowances, the starting in-hand salary for STA-B is approx. ₹48,000 - ₹56,000, and for Technician-A, it is approx. ₹28,800 - ₹32,000.
Age Limit: 18 to 28 Years. (Age relaxation: 3 years for OBC, 5 years for SC/ST).
Educational Qualifications:
STA-B: Bachelor’s degree in Science (B.Sc.) OR 3-year Diploma in Engineering /Technology from a recognized institute in relevant disciplines (Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, CS, etc.).
Technician-A: 10th Class (Matriculation) pass AND ITI Certificate in relevant trade (Fitter, Electrician, COPA, Welder, Machinist, etc.).
The selection involves a rigorous screening and final selection test.
Tier-I (Screening): Computer Based Test (CBT) covering Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning, General Awareness, English, and General Science.
Tier-II (Selection): Subject-specific CBT based on the chosen discipline.
Tier-I (Selection): CBT consisting of Section A (Aptitude/Reasoning/GK/English) and Section B (Subject specific to trade).
Tier-II (Trade Test): Practical test of hands-on skills in the relevant ITI trade (Qualifying in nature).
The fee structure includes a refundable component (after Tier I) and a non-refundable component.
General/OBC/EWS: ₹750 (STA-B) | ₹600 (Tech-A).
SC/ST/PwBD/Women: ₹500 (Fully refundable after appearing in Tier I).
Visit the official DRDO portal: www.drdo.gov.in.
Go to Careers > CEPTAM-11 advertisement.
Register with your email and mobile number to generate a User ID.
Fill in personal and academic details, and upload your live photo and signature.
Pay the fee and submit the application before the deadline.
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