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The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) conducted one of its most awaited recruitment drives under DRDO CEPTAM 11 Recruitment 2025. The official notification announced 764 vacancies for Senior Technical Assistant-B (STA-B) and Technician-A (Tech-A) posts.
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has scheduled the CEPTAM-11 Tier-I CBT Examination for 23 March 2026 (Monday), as per the official notice released on 5 March 2026 by the Centre for Personnel Talent Management (CEPTAM).
The exam city intimation and admit card link will be released soon on the official DRDO website, and candidates will also receive updates through their registered email and mobile number.
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has officially released the Tier-I CBT Examination Notice for CEPTAM-11 through the Centre for Personnel Talent Management (CEPTAM) on 5 March 2026. As per the notification, the Tier-I Computer Based Test (CBT) for CEPTAM-11 recruitment will be conducted on 23 March 2026 (Monday).
Candidates who successfully submitted their applications for the CEPTAM-11 advertisement will be eligible to appear for the examination.
DRDO CEPTAM 11 Recruitment 2025 is providing a stable, technical career with long-term prospects. Have a glance at the recruitment drive in the table below.
| DRDO CEPTAM 11 Recruitment 2025 Overview | |
| Particular | Details |
| Organisation | Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) |
| Recruitment Body | CEPTAM |
| Advertisement | CEPTAM 11 |
| Posts | STA-B, Technician-A |
| Total Vacancies | 764 |
| Apply Online | 11 Dec 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | 11 Jan 2026 |
| Exam Date | 23rd March 2026 |
| Official Website | www.drdo.gov.in |
The detailed DRDO CEPTAM 11 Recruitment 2025 Notification has been officially released, along with application forms, at www.drdo.gov.in, and the direct link can be accessed below.
DRDO CEPTAM 11 Notification 2025 PDF
Whether you are a diploma holder, B.Sc. graduate, or ITI-trained candidate, CEPTAM 11 opens the door to stable government employment with growth-oriented roles across India’s premier defence labs.
A total of 764 posts are available:
561 vacancies for Senior Technical Assistant-B (STA-B)
203 vacancies for Technician-A (Tech-A)
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
Check: DRDO CEPTAM 11 Eligibility Criteria
Eligibility varies by post, so candidates must verify their educational qualifications before applying.
B.Sc. Degree (in subjects like Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Psychology, Geology)
OR
Diploma in Engineering/Technology (Mechanical, Electrical, Computer Science, Civil, Electronics, Metallurgy, etc.)
10th Pass
ITI Certificate in the relevant trade (Fitter, Electrician, Electronics, COPA, Welder, Turner, Draughtsman, etc.)
For post-wise eligibility criteria details, please refer to the detailed notification PDF.
Minimum: 18 years
Maximum: 28 years
Relaxations apply for OBC, SC, ST, PwBD, Ex-Servicemen, Women, and departmental candidates.
Check: DRDO CEPTAM 11 Syllabus
The DRDO CEPTAM 11 Application Form 2025 process has now been closed. The online application window, which was earlier extended, ended on 11th January 2026. Candidates who wished to appear for the DRDO CEPTAM 11 Exam 2025 were required to complete and submit their applications within the stipulated timeline. Only registered applicants will be eligible to participate in the upcoming selection stages.
DRDO CEPTAM 11 Application Form 2025 Link (Inactive)
Application Fee
| Post | Category | Fee Structure |
| STA-B | UR/OBC/EWS/MSP | ₹250 + ₹500 refundable = ₹750 |
| STA-B | Women/SC/ST/PwBD/ESM | ₹0 + ₹500 refundable = ₹500 |
| Tech-A | UR/OBC/EWS/MSP | ₹100 + ₹500 refundable = ₹600 |
| Tech-A | Women/SC/ST/PwBD/ESM | ₹0 + ₹500 refundable = ₹500 |
Note: ₹500 is refunded only if the candidate appears in Tier-I.
The selection process for Senior Technical Assistant-B (STA-B) and Technician-A (Tech-A) is provided below.
Tier I: CBT (Screening Test)
Tier II: CBT (Final Selection Test)
Tier I: CBT
Trade/Skill Test
Check: DRDO CEPTAM 11 Salary
The DRDO CETPTAM 2025 Exam consists of 4 sections, and section-wise question and marking distribution is provided below.
| DRDO CEPTAM 11 Tier 1 Exam Pattern 2025 | ||
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 40 | 40 |
| Reasoning | 40 | 40 |
| General English | 30 | 30 |
| General Science | 40 | 40 |
| Total | 150 | 150 |
Duration: 120 minutes
As per the 7th CPC Pay Matrix, the DRDO CEPTAM 11 Salary 2025 details are provided below.
| Post | Salary Range |
| STA-B | ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400 (Level 6) |
| Tech-A | ₹19,900 – ₹63,200 (Level 2) |
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