DRDO CEPTAM-11 Recruitment 2025 – The Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) has invited online applications for recruitment under CEPTAM-11. This includes 561 vacancies for Senior Technical Assistant-B (STA-B) and 203 vacancies for Technician-A (Tech-A) in the Defence Research & Development Organisation Technical Cadre (DRTC). The application period opens on December 11, 2025, and closes on January 1, 2026. Apply online via the official DRDO website.
DRDO CEPTAM-11 Recruitment 2025-Job Details
| Post Name | Total Vacancies | Pay Scale | Initial Pay | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Senior Technical Assistant-B (STA-B) | 561 | Pay Matrix Level-6 (₹35400-112400) | ₹35400 | Posting station with all India service liability |
| Technician-A (Tech-A) | 203 | Pay Matrix Level-2 (₹19900-63200) | ₹19900 | Posting station with all India service liability |
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Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must meet the following educational and age criteria:
- Educational Qualification:
- For STA-B: B.Sc./Diploma as specified against each post code (e.g., Diploma in Automobile Engineering for post code 0101, B.Sc. in Chemistry for 0103). Higher qualifications like M.Sc., Ph.D., B.Tech., B.E. are not considered.
- For Tech-A: Xth Class or equivalent and ITI certificate in specified trade (e.g., Book Binder for 0201, Electrician for 0206). Higher qualifications like M.Sc., Ph.D., B.Tech., B.E. are not considered; Diploma or B.Sc. holders eligible if meeting Tech-A requirements.
- Crucial date of eligibility: January 1, 2026. Results awaited candidates not eligible.
- Age Limit: Between 18-28 years as on January 1, 2026.
- Relaxations: Category Age Relaxation (In Years) OBC-NON CREAMY LAYER (NCL) 3 SC / ST 5 PwBD + UR 10 PwBD + OBC-NON CREAMY LAYER (NCL) 13 PwBD + SC/ST 15 DEPARTMENTAL CANDIDATES WITH THREE YEARS CONTINUOUS SERVICE IN CENTRAL GOVERNMENT (FOR STA-B) 5 DEPARTMENTAL CANDIDATES WITH THREE YEARS CONTINUOUS SERVICE IN CENTRAL GOVERNMENT (FOR TECH-A) UPTO 40 YEARS DEPARTMENTAL CANDIDATES WITH THREE YEARS CONTINUOUS SERVICE IN CENTRAL GOVERNMENT (SC / ST) (FOR TECH-A) UPTO 45 YEARS DEFENCE PERSONNEL WITH DISABILITY 3 DEFENCE PERSONNEL WITH DISABILITY (SC / ST) 8 EX-SERVICEMEN (ESM) (TO BE RELEASED / DISCHARGED WITHIN ONE YEAR FROM CRUCIAL DATE OF ELIGIBILITY OF CEPTAM-11 ADVT) PERIOD OF MILITARY SERVICE PLUS 3 YEARS WIDOW / DIVORCED WOMEN / WOMEN JUDICIALLY SEPERATED FROM THEIR HUSBANDS WHO ARE NOT REMARRIED (ONLY FOR TECH-A POSTS) UPTO 35 YEARS WIDOW / DIVORCED WOMEN / WOMEN JUDICIALLY SEPERATED FROM THEIR HUSBANDS WHO ARE NOT REMARRIED (SC / ST) (ONLY FOR TECH-A POSTS) UPTO 40 YEARS MERITORIOUS SPORTSPERSON (MSP) (ONLY FOR TECH-A POSTS) 5 MERITORIOUS SPORTSPERSON (MSP) (SC / ST) (ONLY FOR TECH-A POSTS) 10
- Category-wise Details:
- STA-B: SC-83, ST-43, OBC-136, EWS-50, UR-249, PwBD-21.
- Tech-A: SC-25, ST-13, OBC-44, EWS-18, UR-103, MSP-6, ESM-16, PwBD-8.
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Selection Process
The selection will be made through:
- Tier-I Exam (CBT) – Date to be announced on DRDO website.
DRDO CEPTAM-11 Recruitment 2025-How to Apply
- Visit the official DRDO website at https://www.drdo.gov.in.
- Read the complete advertisement and FAQs before filling the online application.
- Submit preferences for posting stations during application.
- Upload required documents, including educational certificates.
- Pay application fee (if applicable) by January 3, 2026.
- Use correction window from January 4-6, 2026, if needed.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Crucial Date of Eligibility | January 1, 2026 |
| Opening Date for Online Application | December 11, 2025 |
| Closing Date for Submission of Online Application | January 1, 2026, 23:55 Hours |
| Last Date of Application Fee Payment | January 3, 2026, 23:55 Hours |
| Correction Window Dates | January 4-6, 2026, 23:55 Hours |
| Date of Tier-I Exam (CBT) | To be announced on DRDO website |
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FAQs
- What is the age limit for DRDO CEPTAM-11 Recruitment 2025? Candidate must be between 18-28 years as on January 1, 2026.
- Are higher qualifications allowed for these posts? No, candidates possessing higher qualification like M.Sc., Ph.D., B.Tech., B.E. shall not be considered.
- What is the crucial date of eligibility? January 1, 2026.
- Can candidates with results awaited apply? No, candidates whose result of the final examination is awaited as on crucial date are not eligible.
- Where can I apply for DRDO Vacancy 2025? Apply online at https://www.drdo.gov.in.
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