DRDO CEPTAM-11 Recruitment 2025 – Full Details
Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has officially released the CEPTAM-11 Recruitment Notification 2025 for a total of 754 vacancies. Eligible candidates can apply online for Senior Technical Assistant-B (STA-B) and Technician-A (Tech-A) posts.
This recruitment offers an excellent opportunity to work with India’s premier defence research organization.
๐ Organization Details
Organization Name: DRDO – Defence Research and Development Organisation
Recruitment Name: CEPTAM-11
Ministry: Ministry of Defence, Government of India
Job Type: Central Government Job
๐ Vacancy Details
Post Name
Number of Vacancies
Senior Technical Assistant-B (STA-B)
561
Technician-A (Tech-A)
203
Total Vacancies
754
๐ Important Dates
Eligibility Cut-off Date: 01 January 2026
Online Application Start Date: 11 December 2025
Last Date to Apply Online: 01 January 2026 (23:55 hrs)
Last Date for Fee Payment: 03 January 2026
Correction Window: 04 – 06 January 2026
Tier-I CBT Exam Date: To be announced on DRDO website
๐ Educational Qualification
๐น Senior Technical Assistant-B (STA-B)
B.Sc Degree in relevant discipline
OR
Diploma in Engineering/Technology (AICTE approved)
๐น Technician-A (Tech-A)
10th Pass
ITI Certificate in relevant trade from recognized institute
๐ Candidates with higher qualifications than prescribed are not eligible for STA-B posts.
๐ Age Limit (as on 01-01-2026)
Minimum Age: 18 Years
Maximum Age: 28 Years
Age Relaxation:
OBC (NCL): 3 Years
SC / ST: 5 Years
PwBD: Up to 10–15 Years (as per category)
Ex-Servicemen & Govt Employees: As per Govt rules
๐ฐ Salary Details
STA-B
Pay Level-6: ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400 + allowances
Technician-A
Pay Level-2: ₹19,900 – ₹63,200 + allowances
Additional benefits include DA, HRA, Transport Allowance, Medical Facilities, Pension (NPS/UPS) etc.
๐งช Selection Process
Tier-I CBT (Computer Based Test)
Tier-II CBT / Trade Test (where applicable)
Document Verification
Medical Examination
๐ Application Process – How to Apply
Visit the official DRDO website: drdo.gov.in
Open CEPTAM-11 Recruitment 2025 link
Register using valid email & mobile number
Fill online application form carefully
Upload required documents
Pay application fee (if applicable)
Submit & download application form
๐ Official Notification
Candidates are strongly advised to read the full official notification PDF before applying to understand detailed eligibility, trade-wise vacancies and exam pattern.