DRDO CEPTAM 11 Recruitment 2025: Registration Begins December 9 for 764 STA-B & Tech-A Posts

The Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) will open the DRDO CEPTAM 11 Recruitment 2025 registration window on December 9, 2025. A total of 764 vacancies are announced for Senior Technical Assistant-B (STA-B) and Technician-A (Tech-A) posts under the Centre for Personnel Talent Management (CEPTAM). Eligible candidates can apply online at drdo.gov.in once the link is activated.

Candidates must meet the required educational qualification, age limits, and other criteria specific to each post. The recruitment process will include a Tier-1 Computer-Based Test, followed by Trade/Skill Tests depending on the post. Interested aspirants must keep documents ready, including Aadhaar, educational certificates, and scanned photos/signatures.

DRDO CEPTAM 11 Recruitment 2025: Overview

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has officially announced the commencement of the DRDO CEPTAM 11 Recruitment 2025, inviting applications for 764 vacancies. The online registration window begins December 9, 2025, and interested candidates can start applying on the DRDO CEPTAM official website. The recruitment is aimed at filling positions under two major categories:

• Senior Technical Assistant-B (STA-B)
• Technician-A (Tech-A)

These posts are crucial to DRDO's research projects, laboratory operations, and technical support roles across India.

Vacancy Breakdown: 764 Posts

The 764 vacancies are expected to be divided across multiple trade categories such as:

• Mechanical Engineering
• Electronics Engineering
• Computer Science
• Chemical Engineering
• Electrical
• Physics
• Biology
• Fitter
• Turner
• Welder
• Electrician
• Electronics Technician
• Laboratory Assistant
• and other technical trades.

(Exact trade-wise vacancies will be available in the official notification.)

Eligibility Criteria

1. Educational Qualification

For Senior Technical Assistant-B (STA-B):

• Bachelor's Degree in Science (B.Sc.) OR
• Diploma in Engineering (relevant discipline)

Disciplines include:

Mechanical, Computer Science, Electronics, Electrical, Chemical, Metallurgy, Physics, Mathematics, Biology, and more.

For Technician-A (Tech-A):

• ITI certificate in relevant trade
• 10th/Matriculation from a recognized board

Trades: Fitter, Electrician, Turner, Welder, Electronics Mechanic, Mechanic Motor Vehicle, Draughtsman, etc.

2. Age Limit

Minimum Age: 18 years

Maximum Age: 28 years (as per DRDO norms)

Age relaxation as per Government of India rules:

• OBC: 3 years
• SC/ST: 5 years
• PwD: 10 years
• Ex-servicemen: As applicable

DRDO CEPTAM 11 Selection Process

Selection varies for STA-B and Tech-A posts:

For STA-B

Tier-1 CBT (Screening Test)

Objective exam covering:

• General Intelligence
• Reasoning Ability
• General Awareness
• Quantitative Aptitude
• English Comprehension
• Subject-specific technical questions

Tier-2 CBT (Final Test)

• Completely technical & discipline-based.

For Technician-A

• Tier-1 CBT - Includes General Awareness, Reasoning, Aptitude & Trade-related basics.

Tier-2 Trade/Skill Test

• Practical assessment of technical skills for the applied ITI trade.

How to Apply for DRDO CEPTAM 11 Recruitment 2025

Step-by-Step Application Process

1. Visit the official DRDO website: drdo.gov.in

2. Click on "Careers" > "DRDO CEPTAM" > CEPTAM 11 Recruitment"

3. Open the new registration link (available from December 9).

4. Enter basic details to generate Registration ID & Password.

5. Login and fill the online application form.

6. Upload scanned:

• Photograph
• Signature
• ID Proof
• Educational Certificates

7. Pay the required application fee online.

8. Review the application carefully.

9. Submit and download the application confirmation page.

Application Fee

• General/OBC/EWS: ₹100
• SC/ST/PwD/Ex-servicemen/Women: No fee

Exam Pattern Highlights

• Mode: Computer-Based Test
• Language: Bilingual (English/Hindi)
• Duration: 90-120 minutes
• Questions: Objective-type MCQs

Important Dates

Documents Required for Application

• Aadhaar Card
• Class 10 Certificate
• Degree/Diploma/ITI Certificates
• Category Certificate (OBC/SC/ST/EWS)
• Disability Certificate (if applicable)
• Passport-size Photograph
• Signature (scanned)

Why Apply for DRDO CEPTAM 11?

• Government Job Opportunity
• Reputed Defence Research Organisation
• Growth-based technical positions
• Job security and excellent salary
• Posting in DRDO labs across India