Defence Research and Development Organisation has issued the CEPTAM 11 notification for the recruitment of Senior Technical Assistant-B and Technician-A posts under the Defence Research & Development Organisation Technical Cadre. There are 764 vacancies in total for both categories of posts.
Online applications are invited from eligible candidates as per the eligibility rules mentioned in the notification. Important dates, qualification details, application schedule and other key information are given below. Candidates are advised to read all details carefully before applying for the posts.
Overview of DRDO CEPTAM 11 Recruitment 2026
| Organisation | Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) |
| Recruitment Name | CEPTAM 11 STA-B & Technician-A |
| Total Posts | 764 |
| Post Names | Senior Technical Assistant-B, Technician-A |
| Category | Central Government |
| Job Location | All India |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Selection Process | Tier-I and Tier-II CBT (where applicable) |
All the important details regarding this recruitment are given below including important dates, vacancies and eligibility conditions.
Important Dates
Below is the table for the important dates:
| Crucial Date of Eligibility | 01 January 2026 |
| Opening Date for Online Application | 11 December 2025 |
| Closing Date for Submission of Online Application | 11 January 2026 (23:55 hrs) |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 13 January 2026 (23:55 hrs) |
| Correction Window Dates | 14 January 2026 to 16 January 2026 (23:55 hrs) |
| Tier-I Exam Date | To be announced on DRDO website |
Vacancy Details of DRDO CEPTAM 11 Recruitment 2026
| Post Name | No. of Posts |
|---|---|
| Senior Technical Assistant-B (STA-B) | 561 |
| Technician-A (Tech-A) | 203 |
| Total | 764 |
Eligibility Criteria of DRDO CEPTAM 11 Vacancies
Educational Qualifications
| Senior Technical Assistant-B | Diploma in relevant engineering discipline or B.Sc. in relevant science subject as per post code. Higher qualifications like B.Tech, M.Tech, M.Sc or PhD are not eligible. |
| Technician-A | Class 10th pass with ITI certificate in the relevant trade or equivalent recognised qualification as per post code. |
Age Limit
Age is as per notification and is calculated as on 01 January 2026.
Application Fee
| Category | STA-B Fee | Tech-A Fee |
|---|---|---|
| UR/OBC/EWS/MSP | Rs 750 | Rs 600 |
| Women/SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen | Rs 500 | Rs 500 |
Refund of Rs 500 will be given to candidates who appear in the Tier-I CBT.
Selection Process
The selection process includes:
- Tier-I Computer Based Test
- Tier-II Examination wherever applicable
- Negative marking of 0.25 marks for each wrong answer
- Minimum qualifying marks are 40 percent for UR, OBC and EWS, and 35 percent for SC, ST and PwBD
DRDO CEPTAM 11 Official Notification and Apply Details
Candidates can visit the official DRDO website for the detailed notification and online application information.
Official Website: drdo.gov.in
Online Application: APPLY LINK
Detailed Notification: DOWNLOAD PDF