DRDO CEPTAM 11 Recruitment 2025: Apply Online for 764 STA-B & Technician-A Posts
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1. Recruitment Overview
Centre for Personnel Talent Management (CEPTAM), DRDO is inviting online applications for the recruitment of Senior Technical Assistant-B (STA-B) and Technician-A (Tech-A) under the Defence Research & Development Organisation Technical Cadre (DRTC).
| Organization | Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) |
|---|---|
| Recruitment Board | CEPTAM (Centre for Personnel Talent Management) |
| Advertisement No. | CEPTAM-11 |
| Posts | Senior Technical Assistant-B (STA-B) & Technician-A |
| Total Vacancies | 764 |
| Pay Scale |
STA-B: Level-6 (₹35,400 - ₹1,12,400) Tech-A: Level-2 (₹19,900 - ₹63,200) |
| Official Website | www.drdo.gov.in |
2. Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Application Start | 11th December 2025 |
| Closing Date to Apply | 01st January 2026 (23:55 Hrs) |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 03rd January 2026 |
| Correction Window | 04th - 06th January 2026 |
| Crucial Date of Eligibility | 01st January 2026 |
| Tier-I Exam Date | To be announced later |
3. Vacancy Details
A total of 764 vacancies are available. The post-wise breakdown is as follows:
| S.No. | Post Name | Pay Level | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Senior Technical Assistant-B (STA-B) | Level-6 | 561 |
| 02 | Technician-A (Tech-A) | Level-2 | 203 |
| Total | 764 | ||
*Vacancies include horizontal reservation for PwBD, ESM, and MSP as per Govt rules.
4. Eligibility Criteria
A. Educational Qualification
- STA-B: Diploma in Engineering/Technology (Auto, Chemical, Civil, CS, Electrical, Electronics, Mech, etc.) OR B.Sc. Degree (Chem, Physics, Maths, etc.) from a recognized Institute.
(Note: B.E./B.Tech/M.Sc/PhD candidates are NOT Eligible) - Technician-A: 10th Class Pass OR equivalent AND Certificate from ITI in required trade (Book Binder, Carpenter, Electrician, Electronics, Fitter, Machinist, Welder, etc.).
B. Age Limit (as on 01.01.2026)
- General: 18 to 28 Years.
- Age Relaxation:
- OBC (NCL): 3 Years
- SC/ST: 5 Years
- PwBD: 10 Years
5. New Application Fee Structure
Note: A portion of the fee is refundable ONLY if the candidate appears for the Tier-I Exam.
| Post Applied | Category | Fee (Non-Ref) | Fee (Refundable*) | Total to Pay |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| STA-B | UR / OBC / EWS / MSP | ₹ 250 | ₹ 500 | ₹ 750 |
| Women / SC / ST / PwBD / ESM | Nil | ₹ 500 | ₹ 500 | |
| Technician-A | UR / OBC / EWS / MSP | ₹ 100 | ₹ 500 | ₹ 600 |
| Women / SC / ST / PwBD / ESM | Nil | ₹ 500 | ₹ 500 |
6. Exam Pattern & Syllabus
The exam will be Computer Based (CBT) for both Tier-I and Tier-II.
STA-B Exam Pattern
Tier-I (Screening): 120 Questions | 120 Marks | 90 Minutes
- General Science, General Awareness, English, Mathematics, Reasoning.
Tier-II (Provisional Selection): 100 Questions | 100 Marks | 90 Minutes
- Test specific to the subject of the post-code.
Technician-A Exam Pattern
Tier-I (CBT - Provisional Selection):
- Section A (40 Marks): Quant, Reasoning, General Awareness, English.
- Section B (80 Marks): Specific to Trade/Discipline.
- Total: 120 Q | 120 Marks | 90 Minutes.
Tier-II (Trade Test): Qualifying in nature. Practical skill test of ITI level.
7. Selection Process
- STA-B: Tier-I CBT (Screening) ➔ Tier-II CBT (Merit) ➔ Document Verification.
- Technician-A: Tier-I CBT (Merit) ➔ Tier-II Trade Test (Qualifying) ➔ Document Verification.
8. How to Apply
- Visit the official application portal: Click Here.
- Go to "Careers" or "What's New" section and find CEPTAM-11 Advertisement.
- Register online using Email and Mobile Number.
- Fill the application form and upload Photo, Signature, and Certificates.
- Pay the application fee online (Credit Card/Debit Card/Net Banking/UPI).
- Submit the form and take a printout for future reference.

