DRDO CEPTAM 11 Recruitment 2025 (Short Notice) - Apply Online for 764 Senior Technical Assistant B and Technician A Posts
Important Dates
Short notice released on 04 12 2025. Online registration for CEPTAM 11 is tentatively scheduled to start from 09 12 2025. Exact last date of online application, exam dates and schedule of tier wise tests will be announced in the detailed advertisement on DRDO website.
Application Fee
As per short notice, application fee for CEPTAM 11 is expected to be similar to previous cycles. For reference, in recent DRDO recruitment General, OBC and EWS candidates paid around Rs 100 and SC, ST, PwBD and Ex Servicemen were exempted. Final fee structure will be confirmed in the detailed notification and must be paid online only.
Age Limit
Minimum 18 years and maximum 28 years as on the closing date of online application. Upper age relaxation is admissible for SC, ST, OBC, PwBD, Ex Servicemen and other reserved categories as per Government of India rules and as mentioned in the detailed advertisement.
Qualification
Diploma or Bachelor degree in relevant engineering or science discipline for STA B and ITI or 10th plus ITI in relevant trade for Technician A. Exact post wise qualification, experience and discipline requirements will be available in the detailed CEPTAM 11 notification. Candidates must be Indian citizens and medically fit as per DRDO norms.
DRDO CEPTAM has released a short notification for CEPTAM 11 recruitment 2025. A total of 764 vacancies are announced for Senior Technical Assistant B (STA B) and Technician A (Tech A) in various disciplines across DRDO labs. Candidates will be able to apply online through the DRDO official website from 09 December 2025. Detailed advertisement with trade wise eligibility, exam pattern and syllabus will be published separately on the website.
Vacancy Details
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Organization Name | Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) - CEPTAM |
| Post Name | Senior Technical Assistant B (STA B) and Technician A (Tech A) |
| Total Vacancies | 764 Posts |
| Advt. No. | CEPTAM 11 |
| Pay Scale | STA B: Level 6 (Rs. 35,400 - 1,12,400) ; Tech A: Level 2 (Rs. 19,900 - 63,200) as per 7th CPC |
| Job Location | All India DRDO laboratories and establishments |
| Educational Qualification | Diploma or Bachelor degree in relevant discipline for STA B and ITI plus 10th in relevant trade for Technician A (post wise details in detailed notification) |
| Age Limit | 18 to 28 years, relaxations for reserved categories as per Government rules |
| Application Fee | Expected: General, OBC, EWS around Rs. 100; SC, ST, PwBD, Ex Servicemen likely exempted. Final fee as per detailed notification. |
| Selection Process | Computer Based Tier I and Tier II exam for STA B; Computer Based Tier I and Trade or Skill Test for Technician A, followed by document verification and medical examination |
| Important Dates | Short Notice: 04 12 2025; Online Registration: from 09 12 2025; Last Date: to be notified separately |
| Application Mode | Online only |
| Official Website | https://www.drdo.gov.in |
