DRDO CEPTAM-11 Recruitment 2025: 764 Senior Technical Assistant-B & Technician-A Posts - Online Form

Age Limit

18-28 years (as on 01-01-2026). Upper age relaxation as per Government of India rules (e.g., SC/ST: 5 years, OBC-NCL: 3 years, PwBD: additional allowances as applicable).

Essential Qualification

• STA-B: B.Sc or a 3-year Diploma in a relevant engineering discipline from a recognized university/institute (as per post code).
• Tech-A: 10th Pass + ITI Certificate in a relevant trade from a recognized institute.

Additional Eligibility Notes

• Candidates possessing higher qualifications (M.Sc., B.Tech, B.E., Ph.D., etc.) as of the eligibility date are NOT eligible.
• Result-awaited candidates as of the eligibility date are NOT eligible.

Important Dates

• Opening Date for Online Application: 11-12-2025
• Closing Date for Submission of Online Application: 01-01-2026 (23:55 Hours)
• Last Date of Application Fee Payment: 03-01-2026 (23:55 Hours)
• Correction Window Dates: 04-01-2026 to 06-01-2026 (23:55 Hours)
• Date of Tier-I Exam (CBT): To be announced on DRDO website.

Application Fee

• STA-B: UR/OBC/EWS/ MSP/Women/SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen - 250 (Refundable 500; Total 750).
• Tech-A: General/OBC/EWS/MSP - 100 (Refundable 500; Total 600).

*Refundable fee of ₹500 will be refunded only to candidates who appear in Tier-I CBT. Fee is online payment only. Last date for payment: 03-01-2026 (23:55 Hours).

General Instructions

• Online applications only through the official DRDO CEPTAM website.
• One candidate can apply for only one post code. Multiple applications for different post codes will lead to cancellation.
• Candidates must upload a photograph, signature, and necessary documents in prescribed formats.
• After submission, print the application for reference. No hard copy will be accepted.
• The organization reserves the right to increase/decrease vacancies or cancel recruitment at any stage. Canvassing in any form will lead to disqualification.