DRDO CEPTAM 11 Recruitment 2025
Senior Technical Assistant-B (STA-B) & Technician-A | Total 764 Vacancies
Application Window Open! Last Date: 01 January 2026 (11:55 PM)
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Released | 11 December 2025 |
| Online Application Start | 11 December 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 01 January 2026 (11:55 PM) |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 03 January 2026 |
| Tier-I CBT Exam Date | To be announced |
Vacancy Details (Overall)
| Post Name | Total Vacancies | Pay Level (7th CPC) |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Technical Assistant-B (STA-B) | 561 | Level-6 (₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400) |
| Technician-A (Tech-A) | 203 | Level-2 (₹19,900 – ₹63,200) |
| Total | 764 | - |
Note: Reservations apply as per Government norms (UR, SC, ST, OBC-NCL, EWS, PwBD, Ex-Servicemen). Exact category-wise breakup is provided in the official detailed notification PDF.
Discipline-wise Vacancies (STA-B - Indicative from Sources)
| Discipline | Vacancies (Approx) |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 294 |
| Electronics | 192 |
| Computer Science | 167 |
| Electrical Engineering | 68 |
| Chemistry | 58 |
| Civil Engineering | 25 |
| Others | Remaining |
Note: Technician-A vacancies are trade-wise. For exact category-wise (UR/SC/ST/OBC/EWS) and full discipline/trade breakup, download the official notification PDF.
Eligibility Criteria
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Age Limit | 18-28 Years (as on closing date) Relaxations: SC/ST - 5 yrs, OBC - 3 yrs, PwBD - 10 yrs, etc. |
| STA-B Qualification | B.Sc. or 3-year Diploma in Engineering/Technology in relevant discipline |
| Tech-A Qualification | 10th Pass + ITI in relevant trade |
Application Fee (With Refund Policy)
Fee includes non-refundable processing fee + ₹500 refundable (refunded if appear in Tier-I CBT).
| Post | Category | Total Fee | Breakup |
|---|---|---|---|
| STA-B | General/OBC/EWS (Male) | ₹750 | ₹250 Non-refundable + ₹500 Refundable |
| STA-B | Women/SC/ST/PwBD/ESM | ₹500 | ₹500 Refundable only |
| Tech-A | General/OBC/EWS (Male) | ₹600 | ₹100 Non-refundable + ₹500 Refundable |
| Tech-A | Women/SC/ST/PwBD/ESM | ₹500 | ₹500 Refundable only |
Selection Process & Exam Pattern
- Tier-I: CBT (Screening)
- Tier-II: Trade/Skill Test or Subject Test (Qualifying)
- Document Verification & Medical
Tier-I: Objective questions on Aptitude, Reasoning, Awareness, English, Technical subjects.
Apply Online Now
Direct links to official portal:
Apply Online Here Official Website Download Notification PDF