DRDO CEPTAM-11 Recruitment 2025
Senior Technical Assistant-B and Technician-A
Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO) – Centre for Personnel Talent Management (CEPTAM) has released Advertisement Number CEPTAM-11 for the recruitment of Senior Technical Assistant-B (STA-B) and Technician-A (Tech-A) posts. This prestigious opportunity is for eligible candidates who wish to contribute to the country’s defense technology.
📅 Important Dates
| Description | Date |
| Detailed Notification Release Date | December 11, 2025 |
| Online Application Start Date | December 11, 2025 |
| Online Application Last Date | January 01, 2026 |
| Fee Payment Last Date | January 03, 2026 |
| Correction Window | January 04 to January 06, 2026 |
| CBT Tier-I Exam Date | To be notified soon |
📊 Total Vacancies
A total of 764 posts are to be filled under this recruitment, with details as follows:
| Post Name | Total Posts | Pay Scale (7th CPC) |
| Senior Technical Assistant-B (STA-B) | 561 | Level 6 (₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400) |
| Technician-A (Tech-A) | 203 | Level 2 (₹19,900 – ₹63,200) |
| Total Posts | 764 |
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must fulfill the necessary educational qualifications by the last date of application.
1. Age Limit
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Minimum Age: 18 Years
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Maximum Age: 28 Years
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Age Relaxation: Age relaxation will be provided to candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen categories as per Government rules.
2. Educational Qualification
DRDO CEPTAM-11 Recruitment 2025
| Post Name | Educational Qualification |
| Senior Technical Assistant-B (STA-B) | B.Sc. Degree in Science or Diploma in Engineering or Technology in the relevant subject/discipline from a recognized university/institution. |
| Technician-A (Tech-A) | 10th Class (Matriculation) pass and ITI (Industrial Training Institute) Certificate in the relevant trade from a recognized institute. |
📝 Selection Process
The selection process is different for the two posts:
| Post Name | Phase-I (Tier-I) | Phase-II (Tier-II) |
| Senior Technical Assistant-B (STA-B) | CBT (Screening Test) | CBT (Provisional Selection) (Subject/Discipline Specific) |
| Technician-A (Tech-A) | CBT (Provisional Selection) | Trade Test (Qualifying in nature) |
Note: Document Verification and Medical Examination will also be conducted before the final selection for both posts.
📚 Exam Pattern & Syllabus
1. Senior Technical Assistant-B (STA-B)
| Phase | Subject | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration |
| Tier-I (CBT – Screening) | General Aptitude Test (Quantitative Ability/Aptitude, General Intelligence & Reasoning Ability, General Awareness, English Language (Basic Knowledge), General Science) | 120 | 120 | 90 Minutes |
| Tier-II (CBT – Selection) | Subject/Discipline Specific Test related to Post-Code | 100 | 100 | 90 Minutes |
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Tier-I: It is a screening test. Marks obtained will be used for shortlisting candidates for Tier-II.
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Tier-II: Marks obtained will be counted for the merit list for final selection.
2. Technician-A (Tech-A)
| Phase | Section | Subject | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration |
| Tier-I (CBT – Provisional Selection) | Section-A | Quantitative Ability/Aptitude, General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Awareness, English Language (Basic Knowledge) | 40 | 40 | 90 Minutes |
| Section-B | Test Specific to Trade/Discipline of Post-Code | 80 | 80 | ||
| Tier-II | Trade Test | Specific to Trade/Discipline | Qualifying | – | 1 to 2 Hours (Approx.) |
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Tier-I: Marks obtained will be counted for the merit list for final selection.
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Tier-II (Trade Test): This is mandatory and purely qualifying in nature.
General Syllabus (Tier-I):
The General Aptitude Test in Tier-I will include questions related to Mathematics, Reasoning, General Awareness (including Current Affairs), General Science, and Basic Knowledge of English Language, the standard of which may be around 10th/12th class level.
Subject-Specific Syllabus (Tier-II):
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STA-B (Tier-II): Will be related to the core subject of your Engineering/Science Diploma/Graduation level (e.g., Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Computer Science, etc.).
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Tech-A (Tier-I Section-B & Trade Test): Will be based on the technical knowledge of your ITI Trade (e.g., Fitter, Electrician, COPA, Welder, etc.).
🔗 Important Links DRDO CEPTAM-11 Recruitment 2025
| Description | Link |
| Apply Online | DRDO CEPTAM-11 Online Application Link (Or refer to the official website) |
| Download Detailed Official Notification PDF | DRDO CEPTAM-11 Official Notification (Available in the “Vacancies” section of the official website) |
| Official Website | www.drdo.gov.in |
For Exam Preparation: Start your preparation keeping the syllabus and previous years’ question papers in mind.
SOME USEFUL IMPORTANT LINKS, DRDO CEPTAM-11 Recruitment 2025
Apply Online Link |
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Check Short Notice |
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Download Official Notification |
Hindi | English |
DRDO Official Website |
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