DRDO CEPTAM Recruitment 2026: Online Application Form 764 STA & Technician Vacancies

The Centre for Personnel Talent Management (CEPTAM) of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has published the highly anticipated Advertisement No. CEPTAM-11 for the recruitment of 764 Group-B and Group-C positions, specifically for Senior Technical Assistant-B (STA-B) and Technician-A (Tech-A) across multiple disciplines.

Candidates who meet the eligibility criteria are encouraged to thoroughly review the complete DRDO CEPTAM-11 notification prior to submitting their applications. The online registration for DRDO CEPTAM-11 will be open from 11th December to 1st January 2026.

DRDO CEPTAM-11 Recruitment 2025 – 764 STA-B & Technician-A Vacancies

Organization	Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) – CEPTAM
Advertisement No.	CEPTAM-11
Post Names	Senior Technical Assistant-B (STA-B) & Technician-A (Tech-A)
Total Vacancies	764
Qualification	10th Pass, ITI, Degree
Age Limit	18 – 28 Years (Relaxation as per Govt rules)
Pay Scale	STA-B: Level-6 Rs.35,400 – Rs.1,12,400 Tech-A: Level-2 Rs.19,900 – Rs.63,200
Job Location	All India (DRDO Labs/Establishments)
Last Date	01/01/2026 (Thursday)

Vacancy List:

Post Name	Total Vacancies	Trade / Discipline wise Vacancies
Senior Technical Assistant-B (STA-B)	561	Automobile Engineering – 03, Chemical Engineering – 15, Chemistry -22, Civil Engineering – 11, Computer Science & Engineering – 160, Electrical & Electronics Engineering – 11, Electrical Engineering – 47, Electronics Engineering or ECE or E&T – 111, Geology – 01, Instrumentation Engineering – 06, Instrumentation & Electronics Engineering – 02, Library Science – 05, Mathematics – 06, Mechanical Engineering – 127, Metallurgical Engineering – 12, Physics – 18, Psychology – 04
Technician-A (Tech-A)	203	Book Binder – 03, Carpenter – 04, CNC Operator – 03, COPA Computer – 52, Draughtsman (Mechanical) – 06, Electrician – 30, Electronics – 31, Fitter – 25, Machinist – 12, Mechanic (Motor Vehicle) – 07, Optical Worker – 02, Photographer – 05, Sheet Metal Worker – 03, Surveyor – 01, Turner – 08, Welder – 11

How to Apply:

All applicants are required to submit their applications online via the DRDO Online Application portal (cdn.digialm.com/EForms). The application submission process is as follows:-

• Step-I: Register your personal and contact information. A user ID and password will be sent to the registered email address and mobile number via e-mail/SMS.
• Step-II: Log in again to fill out the sections for personal details, additional information, communication details, qualification details, and declaration details. Additionally, upload a recent photograph, signature, EQR certificate, and any other relevant documents, and proceed to pay the application fee.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Senior Technical Assistant-B (STA-B): A Bachelor of Science degree or a three-year diploma in Engineering/Technology in the designated fields from an accredited University/Institute.
• Technician-A (Tech-A): Completion of 10th grade (High School) along with a certificate from a recognized ITI in the relevant trade.

Pay Scales:

Post Name	Pay Level
Senior Technical Assistant-B (STA-B)	Level-6 (Rs.35,400 – Rs.1,12,400)
Technician-A (Tech-A)	Level-2 (Rs.19,900 – Rs.63,200)

Selection Process:

Tier-I: Computer Based Test (CBT) – Screening

Tier-II: Computer Based Test (CBT) – Final Selection

Trade/Skill Test (for Technician-A only)

Document Verification

Important Links:

DRDO CEPTAM Official Website	drdo.gov.in / ceptam.drdo.gov.in
Direct Online Application Form	Click Here
DRDO CEPTAM-11 Short Notification	Short Notice / Detailed Notification Pdf

Important Dates:

Opening Date for Submission of Online Applications	11th December 2025
Closing Date for Submission of Online Applications	1st January 2026 (23:55 Hours)
Last Date for paying Application Fee	3rd January 2026 (23:55 Hours)
Edit Window for submitted Application Form	From 4th January to 6th January 2026 (23:55 Hours)
Tentative Date of Tier-I CBT Exam	To be notified