Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has invited online applications from interested and eligible candidates for the recruitment of 764 vacancies for Senior Technical Assistant B, and Technician-A (Tech-A) posts. The last date for the online application process for DRDO Recruitment 2025 (CEPTAM 11) is 1st January 2026 (11:55 pm). Candidates interested must visit www.drdo.gov.in to apply for the exam before the last date arrives. Know the details regarding the recruitment drive from here.
DRDO CEPTAM 11 Recruitment 2025
The eligible graduates interested for STA-B posts and 10th pass candidates for Technician A posts first have to apply online and then have to appear for CBT 1, which is the first stage of the selection process. Interested and eligible candidates can check the highlights of DRDO CEPTAM 11 Recruitment 2025 from the table below.
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Vacancies- 764
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DRDO CEPTAM 11 Vacancy 2025
Defence Research and Development Organisation, Centre for Personnel Talent Management, DRDO-CEPTAM has announced 561 vacancies for Senior Technical Assistant-B post and 203 vacancies for Technician-A (Tech-A) post. The detailed vacancy distribution has been released with the official notification.
| Posts | Vacancy | UR | SC | ST | OBC | EWS |
| Senior Technical Assistant-B (STA-B) | 561 | 249 | 83 | 43 | 136 | 50 |
| Technician-A (Tech-A) | 203 | 103 | 25 | 13 | 44 | 18 |
| Total | 764 | 352 | 108 | 56 | 180 | 68 |
DRDO CEPTAM 11 Senior Technical Assistant-B Vacancy 2025
Out of the total vacancies, a total of 561 vacancies are recruited for Senior Technical Assistant-B (STA-B) posts. Candidates can check discipline-wise and category-wise vacancy details from the table below.
| Subject/Disciplines | Total | UR | SC | ST | OBC | EWS |
| Automobile Engineering | 03 | — | 01 | — | 01 | 01 |
| Chemical Engineering | 15 | 06 | 03 | 01 | 04 | 01 |
| Chemistry | 22 | 11 | 03 | — | 05 | 03 |
| Civil Engineering | 11 | 07 | 01 | 01 | 01 | 01 |
| Computer Science & Engineering | 160 | 75 | 23 | 09 | 39 | 14 |
| Electrical & Electronics Engineering | 11 | 04 | 01 | 03 | 03 | — |
| Electrical Engineering | 47 | 23 | 06 | 02 | 10 | 06 |
| Electronics Engineering or Electronics & Communication Engineering or Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering | 111 | 40 | 24 | 11 | 30 | 06 |
| Geology | 01 | — | — | — | — | 01 |
| Instrumentation Engineering | 06 | 05 | — | — | 01 | — |
| Instrumentation & Electronics Engineering | 02 | — | 01 | — | 01 | — |
| Library Science | 05 | 04 | — | 01 | — | — |
| Mathematics | 06 | 04 | 01 | — | 01 | — |
| Mechanical Engineering | 127 | 52 | 14 | 10 | 37 | 14 |
| Metallurgical Engineering | 12 | 07 | 02 | 01 | 01 | 01 |
| Physics | 18 | 08 | 03 | 04 | 02 | 01 |
| Psychology | 04 | 03 | — | — | — | 01 |
| Total | 561 | 249 | 83 | 43 | 136 | 50 |
DRDO CEPTAM 11 Technician A Vacancy 2025
Under the recruitment drive, Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) aims to fill a total of 203 vacacies will be recuited for Technician-A (Tech-A) posts.
| Subject/Disciplines | Total | UR | SC | ST | OBC | EWS |
| Book Binder | 03 | 02 | — | — | 01 | — |
| Carpenter | 04 | 02 | — | 01 | — | 01 |
| CNC Operator | 03 | 01 | — | — | 01 | 01 |
| COPA | 52 | 24 | 07 | 01 | 15 | 05 |
| Draughtsman (Mechanical) | 06 | 03 | — | — | 02 | 01 |
| Electrician | 30 | 15 | 06 | 03 | 04 | 02 |
| Electronics | 31 | 16 | 04 | 03 | 05 | 03 |
| Fitter | 25 | 11 | 04 | 01 | 07 | 02 |
| Machinist | 12 | 08 | — | 01 | 03 | — |
| Mechanic (Motor Vehicle) | 07 | 05 | 01 | — | 01 | — |
| Optical Worker | 02 | — | 01 | — | 01 | — |
| Photographer | 05 | 04 | 01 | — | — | — |
| Sheet Metal Worker | 03 | 02 | — | 01 | — | — |
| Surveyor | 01 | 01 | — | — | — | — |
| Turner | 08 | 04 | — | 01 | 02 | 01 |
| Welder | 11 | 05 | 01 | 01 | 02 | 02 |
| Total | 203 | 103 | 25 | 13 | 44 | 18 |
DRDO Recruitment 2025 Eligibility Criteria
A candidate must be aware of the minimum required qualification to be eligible for the DRDO CEPTAM 11 2025 exam before submitting their application forms. We have also shared here the eligibility criteria in terms of educational qualifications and age limit.
Education Qualification
The DRDO CEPTAM 11 Educational Qualification for the Senior Technical Assistant-B (STA-B) and Technician-A (Tech-A) posts has been released officially, and the same has been updated below in the table.
For Senior Technical Assistant-B (STA-B) Posts
| Subject/Disciplines | Education Qualification |
| Civil Engineering | Candidates have completed a Diploma in Civil Engineering or Technology recognised by AICTE |
| Computer Science & Engineering | Must have completed a Diploma in Computer Engineering or Technology or Computer Science or Information Technology recognised by AICTE (Courses by DOEACC or BCA or MCA are not eligible) |
| Electrical & Electronics Engineering | Must have a completed a Diploma in Electrical & Electronics Engineering or Technology recognized by AICTE |
| Electrical Engineering | Must have a completed a Diploma in Electrical Engineering or Technology recognised by AICTE |
| Electronics Engineering or Electronics & Communication Engineering or Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering | Must have a completed a Diploma in Electronics or Electronics & Communication or Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering or Technology recognised by AICTE |
| Geology | Candidates have passed the B.Sc. degree in Geology from a recognised University or Institute |
| Instrumentation Engineering | Must have completed a Diploma in Instrumentation or Instrumentation & Control or Instrumentation & Process Control Engineering or Technology recognized by AICTE |
| Instrumentation & Electronics Engineering | Must have completed a Diploma in Instrumentation & Electronics Engineering or Technology recognized by AICTE |
| Automobile Engineering | Diploma in Automobile Engineering or Technology recognized by AICTE |
| Chemical Engineering | Diploma in Chemical Engineering or Technology recognized by AICTE |
| Chemistry | Must have completed a B.Sc. degree in Chemistry from recognized University or Institute |
| Library Science | Degree in Science with Diploma or Degree or Post Graduate Degree in Library Science or Library and Information Science, of minimum one year duration from recognized University or Technical Board or Institute. |
| Mathematics | Must have completed B.Sc. degree in Mathematics from a recognised University or Institute |
| Mechanical Engineering | Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or Technology or Mechanical Engineering or Technology (Production or Automobile or Refrigeration & Air Conditioning or Maintenance) recognised by AICTE |
| Metallurgical Engineering | Diploma in Metallurgical Engineering or Technology recognised by AICTE |
| Physics | Must have passed a B.Sc. degree in Physics from a recognised University or Institute |
| Psychology | Candidates must have Possess B.Sc. degree in Psychology from a recognised University or Institute |
For Technician-A (Tech-A) Posts
| Subject/Disciplines | Education Qualification |
| Book Binder |
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| Carpenter |
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| CNC Operator |
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| COPA |
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| Draughtsman (Mechanical) |
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| Electrician |
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| Electronics |
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| Fitter |
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| Machinist |
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| Mechanic (Motor Vehicle) |
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| Optical Worker |
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| Photographer |
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| Sheet Metal Worker |
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| Surveyor |
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| Turner |
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| Welder |
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Age Limit (as on 01/01/2026)
The prescribed age limit for the selected candidates under DRDO CEPTAM 11 Recruitment 2025 is given below-
- Minimum Age Limit: 18 years
- Maximum Age Limit: 28 years
| Category | Age Relaxation |
| OBC- Non-Creamy Layer | 3 years |
| SC/ST | 5 years |
| PwBD + UR | 10 years |
| PwBD + OBC-NON CREAMY LAYER (NCL) | 13 years |
| PwBD + SC/ST | 15 years |
| Departmental candidates with three years of continuous service in central government (for sta-b) | 5 years |
| Departmental candidates with three years of continuous service in the central government (for Tech-A) | upto 40 years |
| Departmental candidates with three years of continuous service in central government (SC/ST) (for tech-a) | upto 45 years |
| Defence Personnel with Disability | 3 years |
| Defence Personnel with Disability (SC/ST) | 8 years |
| Ex-servicemen (ESM) (to be released/discharged within one year from the crucial date of eligibility of ceptam-11 advt) | period of military service plus 3 years |
| Widow / divorced women/women judicially separated from their husbands who are not remarried (only for Tech-a posts) | upto 35 years |
| widow / divorced women/women judicially separated from their husbands who are not remarried (SC/ST) (only for tech-a posts) | upto 40 years |
| Meritorious Sportsperson (only for Tech-A posts) | 5 years |
| Meritorious Sportsperson (SC/ST) (only for Tech-A posts) | 10 years |
DRDO Application Form 2025
The online application portal for accepting the application form for DRDO CEPTAM 11 Recruitment 2025 at the official website www.drdo.gov.in. Candidates are advised to fill their Application Form for DRDO CEPTAM 11 Exam 2025 before the last date i.e. 1st January 2026. Once the registration link is inactivated, no application form will be accepted under any circumstances.
DRDO CEPTAM 11 2025 Application Fee
The candidates have to submit an online application fee to apply for the DRDO CEPTAM 11 Application Process. The fee is to be paid online through credit card/net banking/UPI.
| Posts | Category | Application Fee (Non-refundable) | Refundable Fee | Total Fee to Pay |
| STA-B | UR/OBC/EWS/MSP | 250/- | 500/- | 750/- |
| Women/SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-servicemen | nil | 500/- | 500/- | |
| Tech-a | General/OBC/EWS/MSP | 100/- | 500/- | 600/- |
| Women/SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-servicemen | nil | 500/- | 500/- |
Note- An amount of Rs. 500/- shall be refunded only to those candidates who appear in the Tier-I exam.
Steps to Apply for DRDO Recruitment 2025
The Defence Research and Development Organisation will start accepting the online applications from 9th December 2025 onwards at www.drdo.gov.in. Candidates must keep all the documents ready before filling out the application form.
- Go to the DRDO official website (www.drdo.gov.in) on your internet browser.
- Now click on the career option appearing at the top of the screen.
- Scroll down and find the DRDO CEPTAM 11 and click on the Apply Online button.
- Start with the registration process by filling in the basic details like name, email id, phone number, etc.
- After registration, a unique User ID and Password will be sent to the email of the candidates who are successfully registered.
- Log in with User ID and Password and fill the DRDO CEPTAM application form with date of birth, father’s name, educational qualification, etc.
- Attach the required documents, such as educational certificates, category certificates, etc.
- Cross-check all the details and click on the submit button.
- Pay the required fee and click on the submit button.
- Download and take a printout of the application form for future reference.
DRDO CEPTAM 11 Application Documents
Candidates must prepare scanned copies of specific documents before filling the online application form, which activates tentatively on December 9, 2025, via the official DRDO website.
- Recent passport-size photograph and signature in the prescribed format.
- 10th standard certificate or mark sheet as proof of date of birth, educational qualification, and age.
- Essential qualification certificates: B.Sc. degree/diploma for Senior Technical Assistant-B (STA-B) or ITI certificate for Technician-A (Tech-A).
- Photo ID proof (e.g., Aadhaar, Voter ID).
- Category certificate (SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS/PwBD) for reservation/relaxation benefits.
- No Objection Certificate (NOC) if currently employed.
DRDO Recruitment 2025 Selection Process
The selection process for Senior Technical Assistant-B (STA-B) and Technician-A (Tech-A) has been mentioned in the notification by DRDO CEPTAM.
| DRDO CEPTAM 11 Selection Process | |
| Posts | Selection Process |
| Senior Technical Assistant-B (STA-B) | CBT 1 (Screening Test) & CBT 2 (Selection Test) |
| Technician-A (Tech-A) | CBT 1 (Selection Test) & Trade Test/Skill Test |
DRDO Recruitment 2025 Exam Pattern
The exam pattern for Senior Technical Assistant and Technician A posts are discussed below.
| DRDO CEPTAM 11 Tier 1 Exam Pattern 2025 (Common for all posts) | |||
| Subjects | No. of Questions | Marks | Duration |
| Quantitative Aptitude/General Maths | 40 | 40 | 120 minutes |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning Ability | 40 | 40 | |
| General Awareness | |||
| General English | 30 | 30 | |
| General Science | 40 | 40 | |
| Total | 150 | 150 | |
DRDO Recruitment 2025 CEPTAM 11 Syllabus
Before preparing for the DRDO CEPTAM 11 Exam, the syllabus should be studied thoroughly so that the candidate has an idea that which part takes more time than the other and has to manage the time accordingly. The syllabus for DRDO STA-B is divided into 2 phases, and for DRDO Technician ,A there is only the Phase 1 exam.
In this section, we updated the DRDO CEPTAM Syllabus 2025 subject-wise for Tier-I Exam.
| Subject Name | Syllabus Topics Wise |
| English | |
| General Awareness |
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| General Intelligence |
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| Mathematics |
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DRDO Recruitment 2025 Salary Structure
The salary for DRDO Senior Technical Assistant and Technician A will be as per the 7th CPC Pay Matrix, along with other benefits as per government norms.
| Post Name | Pay Matrix Level | Pay Scale |
| Senior Technical Assistant | Level-6 | Rs. 35400/- to Rs. 112400/- |
| Technician A | Level-3 | Rs. 19900/- to Rs. 63200/- |
DRDO CEPTAM 11 Tier 1 Exam Centre 2025
DRDO CEPTAM 11 Tier-I Exam will be conducted at various exam centres throughout the country. Candidates have toselect any five cities from the list below. However, for the Tier-I examination, no more than three cities can be selected from a single state, based on preference.
| DRDO CEPTAM 11 Tier 1 Exam Centre List | |||||
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| S. No. | City Name | S. No. | City Name | S. No. | City Name |
| 01 | Agra | 27 | Hamirpur | 53 | Nagpur |
| 02 | Ahmedabad | 28 | Hajipur | 54 | Nanded |
| 03 | Ajmer | 29 | Ballia (Buxar) | 55 | Noida |
| 04 | Ambala | 30 | Hyderabad | 56 | New Delhi / NCR |
| 05 | Amravati | 31 | Indore | 57 | Panaji |
| 06 | Amritsar | 32 | Itanagar | 58 | Patiala |
| 07 | Ara | 33 | Jabalpur | 59 | Patna |
| 08 | Asansol | 34 | Jaipur | 60 | Port Blair |
| 09 | Alwar | 35 | Jammu | 61 | Prayagraj |
| 10 | Bareilly | 36 | Jamshedpur | 62 | Pune |
| 11 | Bhiwandi | 37 | Jhansi | 63 | Purnia |
| 12 | Belgaum | 38 | Jodhpur | 64 | Raipur |
| 13 | Bhagalpur | 39 | Kanpur | 65 | Ranchi |
| 14 | Bhopal | 40 | Kolhapur | 66 | Rourkela |
| 15 | Bhubaneswar | 41 | Kolkata | 67 | Rohtak |
| 16 | Bilaspur (Chhattisgarh) | 42 | Kollam | 68 | Siliguri |
| 17 | Chennai | 43 | Kozhikode | 69 | Surat |
| 18 | Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar | 44 | Leh | 70 | Tezpur |
| 19 | Coimbatore | 45 | Lucknow | 71 | Tirupati |
| 20 | Durg | 46 | Madurai | 72 | Udaipur |
| 21 | Dhanbad | 47 | Mangaluru (Mangalore) | 73 | Ujjain |
| 22 | Hisar | 48 | Meerut | 74 | Varanasi |
| 23 | Jorhat | 49 | Murshidabad | 75 | Vijayawada |
| 24 | Guwahati | 50 | Mumbai (Suburban) | 76 | Visakhapatnam |
| 25 | Gwalior | 51 | Muzaffarpur | 77 | Warangal |
| 26 | Haldwani | 52 | Mysuru | ||
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