DRDO CEPTAM 11 Recruitment 2025 – Apply Online for 764 Senior Technical Assistant B and Technician A Posts

The Center for Personnel Talent Management (DRDO CEPTAM) has released 764 Senior Technical Assistant B and Technician A vacancies. Eligible candidates can apply online from December 11, 2025 to January 01, 2026 at drdo.gov.in.

Center for Personnel Talent Management (DRDO CEPTAM) has released an official notification for the recruitment of 764 Senior Technical Assistant B and Technician A Posts. Interested and eligible candidates can apply Online through the official DRDO CEPTAM website. The last date to submit the application form is 01-01-2026. In this article, you’ll find the DRDO CEPTAM Senior Technical Assistant B and Technician A Posts recruitment details, including eligibility criteria, age limit, salary structure, selection process, application steps, and direct links to the official notification and Online application form.

DRDO CEPTAM-11 STA-B & Technician-A Recruitment 2025 Overview

DRDO CEPTAM-11 STA-B & Technician-A Recruitment 2025 Vacancy Details 

Eligibility Criteria

• Essential Qualification (STA-B): B.Sc. or 3-year Diploma in relevant Engineering discipline from recognized university/institute (as per post code)
• Essential Qualification (Tech-A): 10th Pass + ITI Certificate in relevant trade from recognized institute
• Candidates possessing higher qualifications (M.Sc., B.Tech, B.E., Ph.D. etc.) as on crucial date of eligibility (01.01.2026) are NOT eligible
• Result-awaited candidates as on crucial date are NOT eligible

Salary/Stipend

• Senior Technical Assistant-B (STA-B): Pay Matrix Level-6 (₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400) as per 7th CPC
• Technician-A (Tech-A): Pay Matrix Level-2 (₹19,900 – ₹63,200) as per 7th CPC
• Other benefits: Dearness Allowance, HRA, Transport Allowance, Children Education Allowance, LTC, Medical facilities, CSD, NPS/UPS etc.

Age Limit (as on 01.01.2026)

• Minimum Age: 18 Years
• Maximum Age: 28 Years
• Upper age relaxation as per Government of India rules (SC/ST: 5 yrs, OBC-NCL: 3 yrs, PwBD: up to 10/13/15 yrs, ESM, Departmental candidates etc.)

Application Fee

• *Refundable Fee: An amount of ₹500/- shall be refunded only to those candidates who appear in Tier-I CBT.
• Note: Ex-servicemen who have already secured employment in civil side under Central Government on regular basis after availing of the benefits of reservation given to Ex-servicemen for their re-employment are NOT eligible for fee waiver. Such Ex-servicemen have to pay fee according to their respective category.
• Fee once paid shall not be refunded under any circumstances.
• Payment Mode: Online only (Net Banking / Credit Card / Debit Card / UPI).
• Last date for payment of application fee: 03.01.2026 (23:55 Hours)

Selection Process

• The selection process will comprise of Computer Based Test (CBT) Tier-I and Tier-II followed by Document Verification and Medical Examination.
• Tier-I (CBT): Provisional selection on the basis of marks obtained in Tier-I exam.
• Tier-II (CBT): Trade/Skill Test (for Technician-A) or Descriptive Test (for STA-B) – qualifying in nature.
• Final selection will be based on combined merit of Tier-I and Tier-II marks (where applicable) and subject to medical fitness.
• Date of Tier-I Exam (CBT) will be announced on DRDO website.

How to Apply

• Candidates must apply online only through the official website https://www.drdo.gov.in.
• Before filling the online application, candidates are advised to read the complete advertisement carefully.
• One candidate can apply for only one post code. Multiple applications for different post codes will lead to cancellation.
• Candidates must fill all required details, upload photograph, signature and relevant documents/certificates in prescribed format.
• After successful submission, candidates should take a printout of the application for future reference.
• No hard copy/postal application will be accepted.
• Online application window: 11.12.2025 to 01.01.2026 (23:55 Hours).

General Information/Instructions

• All eligibility conditions will be determined with reference to the crucial date of eligibility i.e. 01.01.2026.
• Candidates possessing higher qualification (M.Sc., B.Tech, B.E., Ph.D., etc.) as on crucial date are NOT eligible.
• Candidates whose result of final qualifying examination is awaited as on crucial date are NOT eligible.
• Only Indian Nationals need apply.
• Selected candidates will have All India service liability and are liable to serve anywhere in India including field/remote areas.
• Candidates must serve minimum five years at the first place of posting. No request for transfer will be entertained during this period.
• Provisionally shortlisted candidates will be called for Document Verification and Medical Examination.
• Candidates must be in good mental and physical health. Night blindness or colour blindness will lead to disqualification.
• Any dispute will be subject to courts/tribunals having jurisdiction over Delhi only.
• DRDO reserves the right to increase/decrease vacancies or cancel the recruitment without assigning any reason.
• Canvassing in any form will result in disqualification.

Important Dates

DRDO CEPTAM Senior Technical Assistant B and Technician A Important Links

• Apply Link: Click here
• Detailed Notification PDF: Click here
• Instruction Link: Click here
• Short Notification PDF: Click here
• Employment Notification PDF: Click here
• Official Website: Click here 

DRDO CEPTAM-11 STA-B & Technician-A Recruitment 2025 – FAQs

1. What is the starting date to apply for DRDO STA-B & Technician-A 2025?

Ans: The online link for applying will be active tentatively on 11/12/2025

2. What is the last apply date for DRDO STA-B & Technician-A 2025?

Ans: The last date to apply is 01/01/2026

3. What is the Maximum Age Limit to apply for DRDO STA-B & Technician-A 2025?

Ans: The age limit for both posts is 18–28 years, with relaxation as per Government of India rules.

4. How many vacancies are being recruited by DRDO STA-B & Technician-A 2025?

Ans: Total 764 vacancies are announced (561 for STA-B and 203 for Technician-A).

5. What is the pay scale for Senior Technical Assistant-B in DRDO 2025?

Ans: STA-B carries Level 6 pay structure of Rs. 35,400–1,12,400 as per 7th CPC.

6. What is the pay scale for Technician-A in DRDO 2025?

Ans: Technician-A carries Level 2 pay structure of Rs. 19,900–63,200 as per 7th CPC.