DRDO CEPTAM-11 Recruitment 2025
Senior Technical Assistant-B & Technician-A – 764 Posts
Notification Date: 08 December 2025
Organisation: Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO)
Recruiting Authority: CEPTAM (Centre for Personnel Talent Management)
Advertisement Name: CEPTAM-11
Total Vacancies: 764 Posts
Job Type: Central Government – Technical Permanent Job
Application Mode: Online
Posting: All India (DRDO Labs & Establishments)
This is one of the largest technical recruitments of DRDO for 2025.
Post-Wise Vacancy Details
Post Name Vacancies
Senior Technical Assistant-B (STA-B) 561 Posts
Technician-A (Tech-A) 203 Posts
Total 764 Posts
Educational Qualification
Senior Technical Assistant-B (STA-B)
Candidates must have any ONE of the following:
Bachelor’s Degree (B.Sc) in:
Physics
Chemistry
Mathematics
Computer Science
Electronics
Agriculture
Environmental Science
OR
Diploma in Engineering/Technology in:
Mechanical
Electrical
Electronics
Civil
Computer
Instrumentation
Chemical
IT
Diploma must be AICTE-approved.
Technician-A (Tech-A)
10th Pass (Matriculation)
ITI Certificate in relevant trade such as:
Electrician
Fitter
Machinist
Turner
Draughtsman
Computer Operator
Lab Assistant
Electronics Mechanic
Diesel Mechanic
ITI must be NCVT/SCVT approved.
Age Limit (As on 01-01-2026)
Post Age Limit
STA-B 18 to 28 Years
Tech-A 18 to 28 Years
Age Relaxation
SC / ST → +5 Years
OBC (NCL) → +3 Years
PwBD → +10 Years
Ex-Servicemen → As per rules
Salary / Pay Scale (7th Pay Commission)
Post Pay Level Basic Pay Monthly In-Hand (Approx.)
STA-B Level-6 ₹35,400 ₹45,000 – ₹55,000
Tech-A Level-2 ₹19,900 ₹26,000 – ₹32,000
Additional Benefits:
Dearness Allowance (DA)
House Rent Allowance (HRA)
Transport Allowance
NPS Pension
Medical Benefits
LTC & Paid Leaves
Selection Process (Post-Wise)
For STA-B
Tier-1 CBT (Screening Test)
Tier-2 CBT (Subject / Discipline-Specific)
Document Verification
Medical Examination
Final merit based on Tier-2 performance only.
For Technician-A
Tier-1 CBT (Objective Exam)
Trade Test / Skill Test
Document Verification
Medical Examination
Final merit based on CBT + Trade Test.
Exam Pattern – Tier-1 (Common)
Section Questions Marks
Reasoning 25 25
General Awareness 25 25
Quantitative Aptitude 25 25
English 25 25
Total 100 100 Marks
Time: 90 Minutes
No Negative Marking
Important Dates (Expected Schedule)
Event Date
Notification Released 08 Dec 2025
Online Applications Start 09 Dec 2025
Last Date to Apply Jan 2026
Admit Card Feb 2026
CBT Exam Feb – Mar 2026
Skill / Trade Test Apr – May 2026
Application Fee
General / OBC / EWS → ₹100
SC / ST / PwBD / Female → No Fee
Documents Required
10th Certificate
Diploma / Degree Certificate
ITI Certificate (For Tech-A)
Aadhaar Card / ID Proof
Caste Certificate (if applicable)
Passport Photos
Signature
Job Responsibilities
STA-B:
Laboratory testing
Research data analysis
Equipment handling
Technical documentation
Support to Scientists
Technician-A:
Machine operation
Equipment maintenance
Workshop duties
Electrical / mechanical field support
Lab assistance
Career Growth & Promotion
Promotion hierarchy:
Technician-A → Tech-B → STA-B → Scientist Assistant → Officer
With regular pay upgrades & central government benefits.
Why This is a Golden Opportunity
Permanent Central Government Technical Job
Good salary from the first month
DRDO brand value
Only 10th + ITI / Diploma / Degree needed
No interview pressure (Merit through exams only)
Pension, medical, job security
All-India posting with growth
Important Instructions
Wrong documents → Immediate rejection
Physical fitness mandatory
Trade skills must be accurate for Tech-A
Exact discipline required for STA-B
Online application only
If you want, I can also provide you with:
Full STA-B Syllabus (Subject-Wise)
Technician-A Trade-Wise Syllabus
Free DRDO Mock Tests
Previous Year Question Papers
Direct Application Link