The Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO), under the Ministry of Defence, Government of India, has officially released the CEPTAM-11 Recruitment Notification 2025 through the Centre for Personnel Talent Management (CEPTAM). This recruitment drive aims to fill 764 technical vacancies across India for Senior Technical Assistant-B (STA-B) and Technician-A (Tech-A) posts under the DRDO Technical Cadre (DRTC).
This page provides a complete and structured guide including notification details, discipline-wise vacancies, Tier-I & Tier-II exam syllabus, selection process, and a step-by-step application procedure.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) |
| Recruiting Authority | Centre for Personnel Talent Management (CEPTAM) |
| Advertisement No. | CEPTAM-11 |
| Posts | Senior Technical Assistant-B, Technician-A |
| Total Vacancies | 764 |
| Job Location | All India |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | https://www.drdo.gov.in |
| Discipline | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Computer Science / IT | 160 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 127 |
| Electronics / ECE | 111 |
| Electrical Engineering | 47 |
| Chemistry | 22 |
| Physics | 18 |
| Civil Engineering | 11 |
| Chemical Engineering | 15 |
| Metallurgical Engineering | 12 |
| Mathematics | 6 |
| Instrumentation | 8 |
| Other Disciplines | Remaining |
| Total | 561 |
| Trade | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| COPA | 52 |
| Electrician | 30 |
| Electronics Mechanic | 31 |
| Fitter | 25 |
| Machinist | 12 |
| Turner | 8 |
| Welder | 11 |
| Other Trades | Remaining |
| Total | 203 |
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Application Start | 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 |
Employees are also entitled to DA, HRA, TA, Medical facilities, LTC and other allowances as per Government rules.
STA-B
Technician-A
₹500 is refundable to candidates who appear in Tier-I CBT.
Negative Marking: 0.25 marks for each wrong answer
Final merit is prepared based on Tier-II marks only.
| Subject | Questions |
|---|---|
| General Science | 40 |
| General English | 30 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 40 |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 40 |
| Total | 150 |
Tier-I Topics Include
Trade Test
DRDO CEPTAM 11 Recruitment 2025
DRDO STA-B Vacancy 2025
DRDO Technician-A Recruitment
CEPTAM-11 Syllabus Tier 1 Tier 2
DRDO Technical Cadre Recruitment
Q1. How many total vacancies are there in DRDO CEPTAM-11?
A. A total of 764 vacancies are available.
Q2. What is the last date to apply online?
A. 01 January 2026.
Q3. Is B.Tech eligible for STA-B?
A. No, higher qualifications are not eligible.
Q4. Is there negative marking in the exam?
A. Yes, 0.25 marks for each wrong answer.
Q5. Is the trade test mandatory for Technician-A?
A. Yes, it is qualifying in nature.
Official Update Source: DRDO CEPTAM-11 Official Advertisement (English Version)
Candidates are advised to regularly check the official DRDO website for updates related to exam date, admit card and results.