DRDO CEPTAM-11 STA-B & Technician-A Recruitment - 764 Posts (Applications Closed)
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About the Recruitment
DRDO's Centre for Personnel Talent Management (CEPTAM) issued Advertisement No. CEPTAM-11 for 561 Senior Technical Assistant-B (STA-B, Group B, Pay Level-6) and 203 Technician-A (Tech-A, Group C, Pay Level-2) posts in the DRDO Technical Cadre. Online applications ran from 11.12.2025 to 01.01.2026 (23:55), so this recruitment is no longer accepting applications. Selection is through a Tier-I CBT and a Tier-II CBT, plus a trade test for Technician-A. This page is kept for result and exam updates linked to the official DRDO website. This is an independent summary and not an official government website.
Important dates
Online application opened
11 Dec 2025 · 12:00 am IST
Online application closed
1 Jan 2026 · 11:55 pm IST
Crucial date of eligibility
1 Jan 2026 · 12:00 am IST
Eligibility & age limit
STA-B: B.Sc or Diploma in the subject/discipline listed against each post code. Technician-A: Class 10 pass plus ITI certificate in the relevant trade. Candidates with higher qualifications (M.Sc, PhD, B.Tech, B.E. etc.) are not considered. Age 18-28 years on 01.01.2026, with relaxation as per Government of India rules.
| Category | Age relaxation | Note |
|---|---|---|
| OBC (NCL) | 3 years | As stated in the notification |
| SC / ST | 5 years | As stated in the notification |
Relaxations are not automatically cumulative. Post-specific and special-category rules may apply.
Vacancy breakdown
| Post | Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Technical Assistant-B (STA-B) | Total | 561 |
| Technician-A (Tech-A) | Total | 203 |
Application fee
| Category | Gender | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| STA-B: UR / OBC / EWS / MSP | All | ₹750 |
| STA-B: Women / SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen | All | ₹500 |
| Tech-A: General / OBC / EWS / MSP | All | ₹600 |
| Tech-A: Women / SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen | All | ₹500 |
Fee exemptions and payment charges must be verified from the original notice.
Selection process
Tier-I CBT (screening)
Tier-II CBT
Trade test for Technician-A
Document verification and medical examination
How to apply
- Applications closed on 01.01.2026 (23:55); no new applications accepted
- Registered candidates should follow updates on drdo.gov.in (Vacancies > CEPTAM-11)
Official notification
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