The official notification for DRDO CEPTAM-11 Recruitment has been updated with a deadline extension for online applications. Candidates now have additional time to apply for the 764 available vacancies within the Defence Research & Development Organisation Technical Cadre (DRTC).
According to the official corrigendum, the application timeline has been extended as follows:
Event | Original Date | New Extended Date |
Closing Date for Online Application | 01.01.2026 | 11.01.2026 (23:55 Hours) |
Last Date for Fee Payment | 03.01.2026 | 13.01.2026 (23:55 Hours) |
Correction Window Dates | 04.01.2026 – 06.01.2026 | 14.01.2026 – 16.01.2026 |
Date of Tier-I Exam (CBT) | To be announced | To be announced on DRDO website |
Crucial Date of Eligibility: Remains 01.01.2026.
A total of 764 posts are being filled through this recruitment drive:
Senior Technical Assistant-B (STA-B): 561 Vacancies.
Technician-A (Tech-A): 203 Vacancies.
While the specific branch-wise eligibility is detailed in the main advertisement, the general requirements are:
STA-B: Typically requires a Bachelor's degree in Science or a Diploma in Engineering/Technology in relevant subjects.
Tech-A: Typically requires a 10th-class pass with an ITI certificate in the relevant trade.
Selection Stages: The recruitment generally involves a Tier-I (CBT) for screening/selection and a Tier-II (CBT or Trade Test) depending on the post.
Visit the official DRDO website: www.drdo.gov.in.
Navigate to the 'Message Board' or 'Careers' section and select 'CEPTAM-11'.
Click on the link for "Online Application for CEPTAM-11 Advertisement".
Complete the registration and fill in the application form with personal and academic details.
Upload required documents and pay the application fee before the new deadline of January 13, 2026.
Submit the form and take a printout for future reference.
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