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DRDO CEPTAM 11 Recruitment 2025
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DRDO CEPTAM 11 Recruitment 2025 invites applications for Senior Technical Assistant-B (STA-B) and Technician-A (TECH-A). This page includes important dates, eligibility, vacancies, exam pattern, Tier-I exam cities, how to apply, and FAQs. Trending keywords included for reach: DRDO jobs 2025, defence recruitment, STA-B jobs, Technician jobs, Govt jobs 2025.
Important Dates
| Event | Date / Time |
|---|---|
| Crucial Date of Eligibility | 01.01.2026 |
| Opening Date for Online Application | 11.12.2025 |
| Closing Date for Online Application | 01.01.2026 (23:55) |
| Last Date of Fee Payment | 03.01.2026 (23:55) |
| Correction Window | 04.01.2026 – 06.01.2026 (23:55) |
| Tier-I Exam Date | To Be Announced |
Vacancy Details
Below are the total vacancies for STA-B and TECH-A. Detailed post-code-wise vacancy tables appear in the official PDF notice.
| Post | Group | Total Vacancies | Pay Matrix Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Senior Technical Assistant-B (STA-B) | Group B | 561 | Level-6 (₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400) |
| Technician-A (TECH-A) | Group C | 203 | Level-2 (₹19,900 – ₹63,200) |
Important: Complete post-code-wise vacancy charts (STA-B discipline-wise and TECH-A trade-wise) can be added here if required. Say “Convert all post-codes” to generate full tables.
Eligibility Criteria
| Criterion | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Indian citizens only |
| Age Limit | 18 to 28 years (as on 01.01.2026) |
| STA-B Qualification | Relevant B.Sc. / Diploma as per post-code EQR |
| TECH-A Qualification | Matric / 10th + ITI / Trade Certificate in relevant field |
| Medical Fitness | Medical & visual standards apply |
Note: Higher qualifications not matching EQR may lead to ineligibility. Always verify the exact EQR for the selected post code.
Age Relaxation
| Sr. No. | Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | OBC – Non Creamy Layer | 3 Years |
| 2 | SC / ST | 5 Years |
| 3 | PwBD + UR | 10 Years |
| 4 | PwBD + OBC-NCL | 13 Years |
| 5 | PwBD + SC / ST | 15 Years |
| 6 | Departmental Candidates (STA-B) | 5 Years |
| 7 | Departmental Candidates (TECH-A) | Up to 40 Years |
| 8 | Departmental Candidates SC/ST (TECH-A) | Up to 45 Years |
| 9 | Defence Personnel with Disability | 3 Years |
| 10 | Defence Personnel with Disability (SC/ST) | 8 Years |
| 11 | Ex-Servicemen (ESM) | Military Service + 3 Years |
| 12 | Widow / Divorced / Legally Separated Women (TECH-A) | Up to 35 Years |
| 13 | Same Category (SC/ST) (TECH-A) | Up to 40 Years |
| 14 | Meritorious Sportsperson (TECH-A) | 5 Years |
| 15 | MSP (SC/ST) (TECH-A) | 10 Years |
Application Fee And Payment
| Post | Category | Non-Refundable | Refundable | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| STA-B | UR / OBC / EWS / MSP | ₹250 | ₹500 | ₹750 |
| STA-B | Women / SC / ST / PwBD / ESM | ₹0 | ₹500 | ₹500 |
| TECH-A | UR / OBC / EWS / MSP | ₹100 | ₹500 | ₹600 |
| TECH-A | Women / SC / ST / PwBD / ESM | ₹0 | ₹500 | ₹500 |
Refund: Refundable fee is returned only to candidates who appear in Tier-I.
Examination Pattern And Selection Process
STA-B Exam Pattern
| Tier | Details | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tier-I | Science, English, Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning | 150 | 150 | 120 minutes |
| Tier-II | Subject Test + Personality Test | 120 | 120 | 120 minutes |
TECH-A Exam Pattern
| Tier | Details | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tier-I | Same as STA-B | 150 | 150 | 120 minutes |
| Tier-II | Subject/Trade Test + Personality Test | 120 | 120 | 90 minutes |
| Trade Test | Qualifying Practical Test | — | Qualifying | Varies |
Negative Marking: 0.25 mark per wrong answer.
Tier-I Examination Cities
| S.No. | City Name | S.No. | City Name | S.No. | City Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Agra | 27 | Hamirpur | 53 | Nagpur |
| 02 | Ahmedabad | 28 | Hazaribagh | 54 | Naharlagun |
| 03 | Ajmer | 29 | Hubballi (Hubli) | 55 | Nanded |
| 04 | Ambala | 30 | Hyderabad | 56 | New Delhi/NCR |
| 05 | Amravati | 31 | Imphal | 57 | Panaji |
| 06 | Amritsar | 32 | Indore | 58 | Patiala |
| 07 | Arrah | 33 | Jabalpur | 59 | Patna |
| 08 | Asansol | 34 | Jaipur | 60 | Port Blair |
| 09 | Balasore | 35 | Jammu | 61 | Prayagraj |
| 10 | Bareilly | 36 | Jamshedpur | 62 | Pune |
| 11 | Bathinda | 37 | Jhansi | 63 | Purnea |
| 12 | Bengaluru | 38 | Jodhpur | 64 | Raipur |
| 13 | Bhagalpur | 39 | Kanpur | 65 | Ranchi |
| 14 | Bhopal | 40 | Kolhapur | 66 | Rourkela |
| 15 | Bhubaneswar | 41 | Kolkata | 67 | Sikar |
| 16 | Bilaspur | 42 | Kollam | 68 | Siliguri |
| 17 | Chennai | 43 | Kozhikode | 69 | Surat |
| 18 | Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar | 44 | Leh | 70 | Tezpur |
| 19 | Coimbatore | 45 | Lucknow | 71 | Tirupati |
| 20 | Darbhangā | 46 | Madurai | 72 | Udaipur |
| 21 | Dhanbad | 47 | Mangaluru | 73 | Ujjain |
| 22 | Dibrugarh | 48 | Meerut | 74 | Varanasi |
| 23 | Ernakulam | 49 | Moradabad | 75 | Vijayawada |
| 24 | Guwahati | 50 | Mumbai MMR | 76 | Visakhapatnam |
| 25 | Gwalior | 51 | Muzaffarpur | 77 | Warangal |
| 26 | Haldwani | 52 | Mysuru (Mysore) |
Note: No change of exam city is allowed after submission.
How To Apply Online
- Visit the DRDO official website and open the CEPTAM-11 application link.
- Register using a valid email ID and mobile number.
- Fill personal, academic, category and communication details correctly.
- Upload photograph, signature, Class X certificate, EQR documents, and category certificates.
- Pay the applicable online fee and save the payment receipt.
- Submit the application and take a printout for future reference.
- Use the correction window (if required) within allowed dates.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What Is The Last Date To Apply?
The last date to apply online is 01 January 2026.
2. How Many Vacancies Are Notified?
There are 561 posts for STA-B and 203 posts for TECH-A.
3. What Is The Exam Pattern?
The exam has Tier-I (CBT) for screening and Tier-II for final merit. TECH-A includes a qualifying trade test.
4. Is There Negative Marking?
Yes, 0.25 marks are deducted for each wrong answer.
5. Will The Fee Be Refunded?
Yes, the refundable part of the fee is returned only to candidates who appear in Tier-I.
6. Where Will Results And Admit Cards Be Released?
Admit cards, results and updates will appear on the official DRDO website.
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| Type | Link |
|---|---|
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| Download Notification PDF | |
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