The Centre for Personnel Talent Management has announced the DRDO CEPTAM 11 Recruitment 2025 for a total of 764 vacancies under Senior Technical Assistant-B and Technician-A categories. The online application window opens on 11 December 2025 and closes on 1 January 2026. Eligible applicants must submit their forms through the official portal, drdo.gov.in.
Updated 12 December 2025 09:26 AM
by Abisha Muthukumar
The latest DRDO CEPTAM notification invites online applications for 764 posts across STA-B and Tech-A positions. Interested candidates can review the complete eligibility, age limits, salary details, selection stages, and application process in this detailed recruitment summary. Direct links to the official notification and online form are also provided for easy access.
DRDO CEPTAM 11 Recruitment 2025 Overview
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Organization Name | Centre for Personnel Talent Management DRDO |
| Post Names | Senior Technical Assistant-B and Technician-A |
| Total Vacancies | 764 |
| Salary | STA-B Level 6 Rs 35400–112400; Tech-A Level 2 Rs 19900–63200 |
| Qualification | B.Sc, Diploma, 10th, ITI in relevant disciplines |
| Age Limit | 18 to 28 years |
| Application Start Date | 11 December 2025 |
| Application End Date | 1 January 2026 |
| Official Website | drdo.gov.in |
DRDO CEPTAM 11 Vacancy Details 2025
| Post Name | Total Posts |
|---|---|
| Senior Technical Assistant-B | 561 |
| Technician-A | 203 |
| Total | 764 |
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
• For Senior Technical Assistant-B: B.Sc degree or a three-year Diploma in the specified engineering discipline from a recognized institute
• For Technician-A: 10th pass along with a valid ITI certificate in the relevant trade
Important conditions:
• Higher qualifications such as B.Tech, M.Sc, B.E and above are not eligible
• Candidates awaiting results are not eligible as of the eligibility cut-off date
Salary Structure
• Senior Technical Assistant-B: Pay Matrix Level 6 Rs 35400 to Rs 112400
• Technician-A: Pay Matrix Level 2 Rs 19900 to Rs 63200
• Additional benefits include Dearness Allowance, HRA, Transport Allowance, Children Education Allowance, LTC, medical facilities, CSD and NPS
Age Limit
• Minimum age: 18 years
• Maximum age: 28 years
• Age relaxations apply for SC ST OBC PwBD Ex-Servicemen and departmental categories as per Government of India norms
Application Fee
Fee Structure
| Post | Category | Refundable Fee | Total Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| STA-B | UR OBC EWS MSP | 250 | 750 |
| STA-B | Women SC ST PwBD Ex-Servicemen | Nil | 500 |
| Technician-A | General OBC EWS MSP | 100 | 600 |
| Technician-A | Women SC ST PwBD Ex-Servicemen | Nil | 500 |
• Refundable amount will be credited only to candidates who appear in Tier I CBT
• Payment mode is online only
• Last date for fee payment is 3 January 2026
Selection Process
The recruitment process consists of the following stages:
• Tier I Computer Based Test
• Tier II Trade Test or Descriptive Test depending on the post
• Document Verification
• Medical Examination
Key points:
• Tier I marks determine provisional selection
• Tier II is qualifying in nature for Technician-A and STA-B
• Final merit is based on Tier I and Tier II wherever applicable
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Eligibility Cut-off Date | 1 January 2026 |
| Opening of Online Application | 11 December 2025 |
| Closing of Online Application | 1 January 2026 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 3 January 2026 |
| Correction Window | 4 January 2026 to 6 January 2026 |
| Tier I Exam Date | To be notified on the official website |
General Instructions
• Only Indian citizens are eligible to apply
• Candidates must serve a minimum of five years at the first place of posting
• Colour blindness and night blindness will result in disqualification
• Result-pending candidates are not eligible
• Multiple applications for different post codes will lead to cancellation
• DRDO reserves the right to modify or cancel the recruitment at any stage
• All legal matters will fall under Delhi jurisdiction
How to Apply
Candidates can apply online by following the steps below:
• Visit the official website drdo.gov.in
• Open the CEPTAM 11 recruitment section
• Read the full notification carefully
• Click on the online application link
• Complete registration using valid credentials
• Fill in personal and qualification details accurately
• Upload required documents including photograph and signature
• Pay the application fee through online payment modes
• Submit the form and download a copy for future reference