The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)has released a golden opportunity for technical aspirants under the CEPTAM-11 advertisement. This recruitment aims to fill 764 vacancies for the positions of Senior Technical Assistant-B (STA-B) and Technician-A (Tech-A). If you are looking to serve the nation by contributing to cutting-edge defence technology, this is your chance.Below is a detailed breakdown of everything you need to know about the DRDO CEPTAM 11 Online Form 2026, including eligibility, fees, and the step-by-step application process.
Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)
Extended Last Date to Apply:January 11, 2026 (11:55 PM)
Last Date for Fee Payment: January 13, 2026
Correction Window: January 14 to January 16, 2026
Exam Date (Tier-I): To be announced soon
Age Limits
Minimum Age: 18 Years
Maximum Age: 28 Years
Vacancy Details
DRDO CEPTAM 11 Recruitment 2026 Vacancy
1. Senior Technical Assistant-B (STA-B)
Category
Vacancies
Unreserved (UR)
249
OBC (NCL)
136
SC
83
ST
43
EWS
50
2. Technician-A (Tech-A)
Category
Vacancies
Unreserved (UR)
103
OBC (NCL)
44
SC
25
ST
13
EWS
18
Educational Qualification
For STA-B: Bachelor’s degree in Science (B.Sc.) or Diploma in Engineering/Technology (Chemical, Civil, Computer Science, Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical, etc.) in the relevant subject from a recognized board/university.
Note: Candidates with higher degrees like B.E./B.Tech/M.Sc./PhD are not eligible for this specific post.
For Tech-A: 10th Class (Matriculation) pass AND a certificate from a recognized ITI in the relevant trade (Fitter, Electrician, Machinist, COPA, Welder, etc.).
Selection Process
For STA-B (Two Stages)
Tier-I (CBT): Screening test (General Intelligence, Reasoning, GA, English, Maths).
Tier-II (CBT): Selection test (Subject-specific based on your Diploma/B.Sc. discipline).
For Tech-A (Three Stages)
Tier-I (CBT): Common competitive exam.
Tier-II (CBT): Trade-specific test.
Trade/Skill Test: Qualifying in nature (Practical test for the ITI trade).
How to Apply Online for DRDO CEPTAM 11
Official Portal: Visit drdo.gov.in and go to the “Careers” or “CEPTAM” section.
Registration: Click on “New Registration” and provide your Email ID and Mobile Number.
Login: Use the credentials sent to your email to log in.
Fill Details: Enter personal details, educational qualifications, and your preferred posting stations.
Upload Documents: Upload a scanned photo, signature (black ink), and relevant certificates.
Payment: Pay the total application fee through Net Banking/Debit Card/UPI.
Final Submit: Preview your application and click “Submit.” Don’t forget to download the PDF for future reference.
Salary
STA-B: Pay Level-6 (₹35,400 to ₹1,12,400) as per 7th CPC.
Tech-A: Pay Level-2 (₹19,900 to ₹63,200) as per 7th CPC.
Interested Candidates can Read the Full Notification Before Online.
