| Recruiting Authority: | Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) Centre for Personnel Talent Management (CEPTAM) |
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| Name of the Post: | Senior Technical Assistant-B (STA-B), Technician-A (Tech-A) |
| Advertisement No.: | D-6/E-1/2025 |
| About Recruiting Agency: | Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) works under the Ministry of Defence, Government of India. It is responsible for research and development of advanced defence technologies and systems for the Armed Forces. DRDO has laboratories and establishments across India and recruits technical and scientific manpower through CEPTAM in a transparent and merit-based manner. |
| About Recruitment: | This recruitment is being conducted through DRDO CEPTAM-11 to fill the posts of Senior Technical Assistant-B and Technician-A. The selection will be done through Computer Based Test (CBT) and Trade Test, wherever applicable. Final selection will be based on merit, eligibility conditions and document verification as per Government rules. |
Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)
Centre for Personnel Talent Management (CEPTAM)Recruitment 2025
| Important Dates | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| • Application Start Date: 11 December 2025 • Last Date to Apply Online: 01 January 2026 (11:55 PM) • Last Date for Fee Payment: 03 January 2026 (11:55 PM) • Correction Window: 04 January 2026 to 06 January 2026 • Tier-I Exam Date: To be announced • Admit Card: As per schedule | Senior Technical Assistant-B (STA-B) • UR / OBC / EWS / MSP: ₹750 • Women / SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen: ₹500 Technician-A (Tech-A) • UR / OBC / EWS / MSP: ₹600 • Women / SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen: ₹500 ₹500 refundable fee will be refunded only if candidate appears in Tier-I exam. |
| Senior Technical Assistant-B (STA-B), Age Limit (01 Jan 2025) | |
| General / EWS General / EWS (PwBD) | 18 years – 28 years, Born not earlier than 02-01-1998 and not later than 01-01-2008 (both dates inclusive) 18 years – 38 years, Born not earlier than 02-01-1988 and not later than 01-01-2008 (both dates inclusive) |
| OBC NCL OBC (PwBD) | 18 years – 31 years, Born not earlier than 02-01-1995 and not later than 01-01-2008 (both dates inclusive) 18 years – 41 years, Born not earlier than 02-01-1985 and not later than 01-01-2008 (both dates inclusive) |
| SC / ST SC / ST (PwBD) | 18 years – 33 years, Born not earlier than 02-01-1993 and not later than 01-01-2008 (both dates inclusive) 18 years – 43 years, Born not earlier than 02-01-1983 and not later than 01-01-2008 (both dates inclusive) |
| Technician-A (Tech-A) Age Limit (01 Jan 2025) |
| General / EWS General / EWS (PwBD) | 18 years – 28 years, Born not earlier than 02-01-1998 and not later than 01-01-2008 (both dates inclusive) 18 years – 38 years, Born not earlier than 02-01-1988 and not later than 01-01-2008 (both dates inclusive) |
| OBC NCL OBC (PwBD) | 18 years – 31 years, Born not earlier than 02-01-1995 and not later than 01-01-2008 (both dates inclusive) 18 years – 41 years, Born not earlier than 02-01-1985 and not later than 01-01-2008 (both dates inclusive) |
| SC / ST SC / ST (PwBD) | 18 years – 33 years, Born not earlier than 02-01-1993 and not later than 01-01-2008 (both dates inclusive) 18 years – 43 years, Born not earlier than 02-01-1983 and not later than 01-01-2008 (both dates inclusive) |
| Total Vacant Posts – 764 |
| Post Name | UR | OBC (NCL) | SC | ST | EWS | PwBD | Total |
| Senior Technical Assistant-B (STA-B) | 249 | 136 | 83 | 43 | 50 | 21 | 561 |
| Technician-A (Tech-A) | 103 | 44 | 25 | 13 | 18 | 08 | 203 |
| Educational Qualification (As on 03-01-2026) |
| Name of Post | Eligibility |
| Senior Technical Assistant-B | • Candidates must possess B.Sc. Degree in relevant discipline from a recognized University OR • Diploma in Engineering / Technology in relevant discipline recognized by AICTE • The required qualification must be completed on or before the crucial date of eligibility • Candidates whose final result is awaited are NOT eligible to apply • Candidates possessing higher qualification such as B.Tech / B.E / M.Sc / M.Tech / Ph.D are NOT eligible |
| Technician-A (Tech-A) | • Candidates must have passed 10th / Matriculation from a recognized Board • Must possess ITI Certificate in relevant trade from a recognized Institute • The ITI qualification must be completed on or before the crucial date of eligibility • Candidates awaiting ITI result are NOT eligible |
| Required Docs to ‘Fill Your Forms‘ |
| Documents List | • 10th Marksheet (DOB Proof) • Qualification Certificate (B.Sc / Diploma / ITI) • Marksheet (All Sem / Final) • Category Certificate (SC / ST / OBC-NCL / EWS), if applicable • PwBD / ESM Certificate, if applicable • Photo (JPEG/JPG) • Signature (JPEG/JPG) • Valid Photo ID (Aadhaar / PAN / Voter ID) • Active Mobile No. & Email ID • Bank Details (for refund) |
| Don’t Forget to See (Help Yourself) | |
| Special Comment | |
| Photo: | • Photograph must be a recent passport style colour picture. • Make sure that the picture is in colour, taken against a light-coloured, preferably white, background. • Caps, hats and dark glasses are not acceptable • Size of file should be between 10kb–50kb |
| Signature: | • The applicant has to sign on white paper with Black Ink pen. • Signature (English and Hindi both formats) uploaded should be of appropriate size and clearly visible. • Size of file should be between 10kb – 20kb |
| Salary (Basic pay / Pay scale / Compensation / Emoluments) | |
| Post | Scale of Pay |
| Senior Technical Assistant-B | Pay Matrix Level-6 with Basic Pay ₹35,400 per month and Pay Scale ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400 |
| Technician-A (Tech-A) | Pay Matrix Level-2 with Basic Pay ₹19,900 per month and Pay Scale ₹19,900 – ₹63,200 |
| Structure of Examination | |
| Selection Procedure | |
| Computer Based Test (CBT) Trade Test (for Technician-A, qualifying in nature) Final selection through merit & document verification | |
| Steps to Apply the Form | |
| • Visit official website: https://www.drdo.gov.in • Go to Careers / Vacancies section • Click on CEPTAM-11 Recruitment • Complete registration • Fill online application form • Upload required documents • Pay application fee • Submit application form • Take printout for future reference |
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