DRDO CEPTAM-11 Recruitment 2025 – Complete Notification, Syllabus & Apply Online Guide

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.

Recruitment Overview

Vacancy Details

Senior Technical Assistant-B (STA-B): 561 Vacancies

Technician-A (Tech-A): 203 Vacancies

Important Dates

Pay Scale

• STA-B: Pay Level-6 (₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400)
• Technician-A: Pay Level-2 (₹19,900 – ₹63,200)

Employees are also entitled to DA, HRA, TA, Medical facilities, LTC and other allowances as per Government rules.

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

STA-B

• B.Sc Degree or Diploma in relevant discipline
• Higher qualifications (B.E / B.Tech / M.Sc / PhD) are not eligible

Technician-A

• Xth Pass + ITI Certificate in relevant trade

Age Limit (as on 01.01.2026)

• Minimum: 18 Years
• Maximum: 28 Years
• Age relaxation applicable for SC/ST/OBC-NCL/PwBD/ESM as per Government norms

Application Fee

STA-B

• UR/OBC/EWS/MSP: ₹750
• SC/ST/PwBD/Women: ₹500

Technician-A

• UR/OBC/EWS/MSP: ₹600
• SC/ST/PwBD/Women: ₹500

₹500 is refundable to candidates who appear in Tier-I CBT.

Selection Process

STA-B

1. Tier-I CBT (Screening)
2. Tier-II CBT (Subject Specific)

Technician-A

1. Tier-I CBT
2. Tier-II CBT
3. Trade Test (Qualifying)

Negative Marking: 0.25 marks for each wrong answer
Final merit is prepared based on Tier-II marks only.

Exam Syllabus

Tier-I Syllabus (Common for All Posts)

Tier-I Topics Include

• General Science: Physics, Chemistry, Biology (basic)
• English: Vocabulary, grammar, comprehension
• Maths: Percentage, Ratio, Time & Work, SI/CI
• Reasoning: Series, Coding-Decoding, Analogy, Logic

Tier-II Syllabus – STA-B (Discipline Specific)

• Civil: Building materials, RCC, Surveying, SOM
• Mechanical: Thermodynamics, SOM, Production, Fluid Mechanics
• Electrical: Circuits, Machines, Power Systems
• Electronics: Analog, Digital, Communication
• Computer Science: OS, DBMS, Networking, Data Structures
• Science Disciplines: As per B.Sc level syllabus

Tier-II Syllabus – Technician-A (Trade Specific)

• ITI-level theory of respective trade
• Tools, machines, safety practices
• Practical knowledge related to trade

Trade Test

• Qualifying in nature
• Based on ITI syllabus
• DRDO apprentices may be exempted as per rules

How to Apply Online – Step by Step

1. Visit the official DRDO website: https://www.drdo.gov.in
2. Go to Offerings → Vacancies → CEPTAM-11.
3. Click on the Apply Online link.
4. Register using a valid email ID and mobile number.
   Download Official Notification
5. Fill in personal, educational and category details carefully.
6. Upload scanned photograph, signature and certificates.
7. Pay the application fee online via UPI / Debit Card / Net Banking.
8. Submit the application form.
9. Download and print the confirmation page for future reference.

Important Links

• **Download Official Notification (PDF): CLICK HERE
• Apply Online: https://www.drdo.gov.in

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FAQs

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.