DRDO CEPTAM 11 Recruitment 2025 – Apply Online for 764 Posts
Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO), under the Ministry of Defence, Government of India, has announced the CEPTAM 11 Recruitment 2025 for eligible Indian nationals. This recruitment notification provides a great chance for those searching for Government Defence Jobs. Online applications are open for 561 Senior Technical Assistant-B (STA-B) and 203 Technician-A (Tech-A) vacancies under the Defence Research & Development Organisation Technical Cadre (DRTC). Candidates can check if they are eligible for this recruitment based on their educational qualifications and age limit.
Vacancy Details
| Post Name | No. of Posts |
| Senior Technical Assistant-B (STA-B) | 561 |
| Technician-A (Tech-A) | 203 |
| Total Posts | 764 |
Eligibility Criteria
| Post Name | Educational Qualification |
| Senior Technical Asst. -B |
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| Technician-A |
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Important Dates
- Application Begin: December 11, 2025
- Last Date for Apply Online: January 01, 2026 (23:55 Hours)
- Last Date for Fee Payment: January 03, 2026 (23:55 Hours)
Age Limit (as on January 01, 2026)
- Minimum Age: 18 Years
- Maximum Age: 28 Years
Age Relaxation
- SC / ST: 5 years
- OBC (NCL): 3 years
- PwBD (UR): 10 years
- PwBD (OBC-NCL): 13 years
- PwBD (SC / ST): 15 years
- Ex-Servicemen: As per Govt. norms (service period + 3 years, subject to rules)
Application Fee
- STA-B (UR/OBC/EWS/MSP): Rs. 750/- (Rs. 250/- non-refundable + Rs. 500/- refundable on appearing Tier-I)
- STA-B (Women/SC/ST/PwBD/ESM): Rs. 500/- (refundable on appearing Tier-I)
- Tech-A (UR/OBC/EWS/MSP): Rs. 600/- (Rs. 100/- non-refundable + Rs. 500/- refundable on appearing Tier-I)
- Tech-A (Women/SC/ST/PwBD/ESM): Rs. 500/- (refundable on appearing Tier-I)
- Payment Mode: Online (Credit/Debit Card/Net Banking/UPI)
Application Mode
- Online only
Pay Scale
- Senior Technical Assistant-B (STA-B): Pay Matrix Level-6 (Rs. 35,400/- – Rs. 1,12,400/-) as per 7th CPC + allowances
- Technician-A (Tech-A): Pay Matrix Level-2 (Rs. 19,900/- – Rs. 63,200/-) as per 7th CPC + allowances
Selection Process
- Tier-I: Computer Based Test (CBT) for screening
- Tier-II: Computer Based Test (CBT) for provisional selection/short-list
- Trade/Skill Test: Qualifying in nature (applicable only for Technician-A posts)
- Document Verification: Verification of original documents and eligibility
- Medical Examination: Final medical fitness check in accordance with standards laid by DRDO
How to Apply for DRDO CEPTAM 11 Recruitment 2025
- Visit the official website at www.drdo.gov.in
- Go to “Offering” on the main page and click on “Recruitment” from the dropdown menu.
- Look for and click on the advert titled “CEPTAM-11 Advertisement for the post of STA-B and Technician-A”
- Taking a minute to read the entire notice to establish eligibility requirements.
- Click the “Apply Online” link in the notification and complete the one-time registration using a valid email ID and mobile number.
- Enter all personal, educational and other information in an online application form correctly.
- Upload scanned images of all mandatory documents, photo and signature in the format prescribed.
- Make online payment of application fee using the payment gateway available before the closing date.
- Download and print the application form submitted for future reference.
FAQs
As per the recruitment notice, a total of 764 jobs have been notified. Of this, 561 jobs are for Senior Technical Assistant-B and 203 jobs are for Technician A. Job-seekers will have to check if they have eligibility for a particular post before applying online.
Candidates applying should be Indian citizens. Age limit will be 18-28 years as of January 1, 2026. Candidates applying for STA-B will require a Diploma or a B.Sc. in relevant subjects. Candidates applying for Tech A will need to have passed class 10th with an ITI certificate in specified subjects of trade. Those with a B.Tech or M.Tech degree will not be considered to have a valid educational qualification.
The recruitment process involves a Tier I Computer Based Test. Further, a Tier II Trade/Skill Test shall also be conducted for recruitment in Technician A posts. Short-listed candidates shall have to undergo a document check and medical test before being recruited.
Important Links
| Official Notification | www.drdo.gov.in |
| Instruction Link | www.drdo.gov.in |
| Official Website | www.drdo.gov.in |
| Apply Online | www.cdn.digialm.com |
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