DRDO CEPTAM-11 Recruitment 2025- Important Dates, Exam Date, Salary, Notification PDF: The Defence Research & Development Organization (DRDO) has released a notification for the posts of Senior Technical Assistant-B (STA-B) and Technician-A (Tech-A). The Online Application Started from 11 December 2025. Interested Candidates can fill out the DRDO CEPTAM-11 online form till 11 January 2026. Candidates must read the official notification before applying.
Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO)
DRDO CEPTAM-11 Recruitment 2025
Advt No.: CEPTAM-11
Important Dates
- Application Start Date: 11 December 2025
- Last Date For Application: 11 January 2026
- Fee Payment Last Date: 13 January 2026
- Correction Date: 14 January to 16 January 2026
- Exam Date: 23 March 2026
- Exam City Details: 13 March 2026
- Admit Card Date for Pre: 20 March 2026
- Answer Key: 25 March 2026
- Tier-I Result Date: 25 May 2026
- Tier-II Exam Date: 15 June 2026
- Tier II Admit Card: 12 June 2026
DRDO CEPTAM-11 Application Fee
- UR/OBC/EWS/MSP: Rs. 750/- (For STA -B)
- UR/OBC/EWS/MSP: Rs. 600/- (For TECH-A)
- SC, ST, PH, ESM: Rs. 500/- (Both Posts)
- Female: Rs. 500/- (Both Posts)
- Refund Fees
- UR/OBC/EWS/MSP: Rs. 500/-
- SC, ST, PH, ESM: Rs. 500/-
- The candidates are required to deposit the requisite examination fees online through Internet Banking, Debit, or Credit Card.
DRDO CEPTAM-11 Age Limit
Age Limits As of 1 January 2026
- Minimum Age: 18 Years
- Maximum Age: 28 Years
Age Relaxation is Applicable per the DRDO CEPTAM-11 Recruitment 2025.
DRDO CEPTAM-11 Eligibility Criteria
For Senior Technical Assistant-B (STA-B)
| Subject/Discipline | Educational Qualification |
| Automobile Engineering | Diploma in Automobile Engineering or Technology recognized by AICTE. |
| Chemical Engineering | Diploma in Chemical Engineering or Technology recognized by AICTE. |
| Chemistry | B.Sc. degree in Chemistry from a recognized University or Institute. |
| Civil Engineering | Diploma in Civil Engineering recognized by AICTE. |
| Computer Science & Engineering | Diploma in Computer Engineering, Technology, Computer Science or Information Technology recognized by AICTE (Courses by DOEACC or BCA, or MCA are not eligible). |
| Electrical & Electronics Engineering | Diploma in Electrical & Electronics Engineering or Technology recognized by AICTE. |
| Electrical Engineering | Diploma in Electrical Engineering or Technology recognized by AICTE. |
| Electronics Engineering or Electronics & Communication Engineering or Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering | Diploma in Electronics or Electronics & Communication or Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering or Technology recognized by AICTE. |
| Geology | B.Sc. degree in Geology from a recognized University or Institute |
| Instrumentation Engineering | Diploma in Instrumentation or Instrumentation & Control or Instrumentation & Process Control Engineering or Technology recognized by AICTE. |
| Instrumentation & Electronics Engineering | Diploma in Instrumentation & Electronics Engineering or Technology recognized by AICTE. |
| Library Science | Degree in Science with Diploma or Degree or Post Graduate Degree in Library Science or Library and Information Science, of minimum one year duration from a recognized University, Technical Board or Institute. |
| Mathematics | B.Sc. degree in Mathematics from a recognized University or Institute. |
| Mechanical Engineering | Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or Technology or Mechanical Engineering or Technology (Production or Automobile or Refrigeration & Air Conditioning or Maintenance) recognized by AICTE. |
| Metallurgical Engineering | Diploma in Metallurgical Engineering or Technology recognized by AICTE. |
| Physics | B.Sc. degree in Physics from a recognized University or Institute |
| Psychology | B.Sc. degree in Psychology from a recognized University or Institute |
For Technician-A (Tech-A)
| Subject/Discipline | Educational Qualification |
| Book Binder |
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| Carpenter |
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| CNC Operator |
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| COPA |
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| Draughtsman (Mechanical) |
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| Electrician |
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| Electronics |
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| Fitter |
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| Machinist |
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| Mechanic (Motor Vehicle) |
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| Optical Worker |
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| Photographer |
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| Sheet Metal Worker |
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| Surveyor |
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| Turner |
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| Welder |
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DRDO CEPTAM-11 Vacancy Details
Total Vacancy: 764 Posts
For Senior Technical Assistant-B (STA-B)
| Post Code | Subject/Discipline | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | UR | Total |
| 0101 | Automobile Engineering | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| 0102 | Chemical Engineering | 3 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 6 | 15 |
| 0103 | Chemistry | 3 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 11 | 22 |
| 0104 | Civil Engineering | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 11 |
| 0105 | Computer Science & Engineering | 23 | 9 | 39 | 14 | 75 | 160 |
| 0106 | Electrical & Electronics Engineering | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 11 |
| 0107 | Electrical Engineering | 6 | 2 | 10 | 6 | 23 | 47 |
| 0108 | Electronics Engineering or Electronics & Communication Engineering or Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering | 24 | 6 | 30 | 6 | 40 | 111 |
| 0109 | Geology | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 0110 | Instrumentation Engineering | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 6 |
| 0111 | Instrumentation & Electronics Engineering | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 0112 | Library Science | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 5 |
| 0113 | Mathematics | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 6 |
| 0114 | Mechanical Engineering | 14 | 10 | 37 | 14 | 52 | 127 |
| 0115 | Metallurgical Engineering | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 12 |
| 0116 | Physics | 3 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 18 |
| 0117 | Psychology | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| Total | 83 | 43 | 136 | 50 | 249 | 561 | |
For Technician-A (Tech-A)
| Post Code | Subject/Discipline | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | UR | Total |
| 0201 | Book Binder | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| 0202 | Carpenter | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4 |
| 0203 | CNC Operator | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| 0204 | COPA | 7 | 1 | 15 | 5 | 24 | 52 |
| 0205 | Draughtsman (Mechanical) | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 6 |
| 0206 | Electrician | 6 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 15 | 30 |
| 0207 | Electronics | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 16 | 31 |
| 0208 | Fitter | 4 | 1 | 7 | 2 | 11 | 25 |
| 0209 | Machinist | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 8 | 12 |
| 0210 | Mechanic (Motor Vehicle) | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 7 |
| 0211 | Optical Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 0212 | Photographer | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 5 |
| 0213 | Sheet Metal Worker | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| 0214 | Surveyor | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 0215 | Turner | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 8 |
| 0216 | Welder | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 11 |
| Total | 25 | 13 | 44 | 18 | 103 | 203 | |
DRDO CEPTAM-11 Salary Details
For Senior Technical Assistant-B (STA-B)
Pay Matrix Level-6(₹ 35400-112400) as per 7th CPC Pay Matrix and other benefits/allowances as per extant Govt. of India rules
For Technician-A (Tech-A)
Pay Matrix Level-2(₹ 19900-63200) as per 7th CPC Pay Matrix and other benefits/allowances as per extant Govt. of India rules.
Document Required
- Class 10th and 12th mark sheets
- Other Certificates
- Valid government-issued photo ID (Aadhar Card)
- Disability certificate (if applicable)
- Caste Certificate
- Income Certificate for EWS
- Domicile Certificate
DRDO CEPTAM-11 Selection Process
- Tier I Exam
- Tier II Exam
- Document Verification
- Medical
How to Apply for DRDO CEPTAM-11 2025
- Candidates need to visit the official DRDO website or the link provided in the link section.
- Candidates should possess a working mobile number and a valid & active personal email ID. CEPTAM will not entertain any requests for changes to mobile numbers and email addresses at any stage of the recruitment process.
- Candidates are advised to submit online applications much before the closing date and not to wait till the last date, to avoid the possibility of network congestion or failure to log in to the website on account of heavy rush/load on the website during the closing hours/days.
- CEPTAM will not be responsible if candidates are not able to submit their applications within the last date due to the aforesaid reasons.
- Candidates must review their application before final submission.
- Candidates are required to make an online payment of the application fee.
- Eligibility of the candidate will be considered on the basis of the information furnished in the online application form and documents uploaded. Hence, candidates are advised to fill out the application form carefully.
- All candidates must apply online through the link available on the DRDO website (https://www.drdo.gov.in) under the section “Offerings” and displayed at “Vacancies”. Clicking on the Hyperlink “Click here to apply” shall redirect the applicant to the Online Application portal.
- Please read the instructions carefully available on the Online Application Portal.
Important Links
| Tier II Admit Card | Click Here |
| Tier II Exam Date Notice | Click Here |
| Tier I Final Answer Key | Click Here |
| Tier I Result | Click Here |
| Download Answer Key | Click Here |
| Download Admit Card | Click Here |
| Download Exam City Details | Click Here |
| Exam Date Notice | Click Here |
| Apply Online | Click Here |
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FAQ
What is DRDO CEPTAM-11?
DRDO CEPTAM-11 is the Centre for Personnel Talent Management recruitment exam conducted by DRDO to fill Technician-A and other technical posts in various DRDO laboratories.
What is the age limit for DRDO CEPTAM-11?
Minimum age: 18 years
Maximum age: 28 years
Age relaxation is applicable for SC, ST, OBC, PwBD, and Ex-servicemen as per government rules.
When will DRDO CEPTAM-11 Online Form 2025 be released?
The application form was released on 11 December 2025.
What is the last date to apply for DRDO CEPTAM-11?
The last date is 1 January 2026.
