DRDO CEPTAM 11 Recruitment 2025-26
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The DRDO CEPTAM 11 Recruitment 2025-26 Notification has been announced by DEFENCE RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION (DRDO). Candidates also search it as DRDO CEPTAM 11 Bharti 2025. Apply online for DRDO CEPTAM 11 Vacancy 2025 via www.drdo.gov.in. Applicants who want to apply for DRDO CEPTAM 11 Notification 2025 should check out the complete details which mention below.

DRDO CEPTAM 11 Recruitment 2025-26 Short Overview :
| Organization Name | DEFENCE RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION (DRDO) |
| Name of the Posts | Senior Technical Assistant-B, Technician-A |
| Number of vacancy | 764 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Category | Govt. Jobs |
| Job Location | Bengaluru |
| Eligibility Qualification | 10th, ITI Pass, Diploma, Degree |
| Age Limit | Minimum Age : 18 Years
Maximum Age : 28 Years |
| Age Relaxation | SC/ST – 5 Years
OBC – 3 Years |
| Salary | Rs.69100 Per Month |
| Selection Mode |
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| Application Fees | UR/OBC : Rs. 100/-
Female/SC/ST/PH : Nil |
| Official Website | www.drdo.gov.in. |
| Starting Date to Submit Application Form | 09/10/2025 |
| Last Date to Submit Application Form | 08/01/2025 |
Eligibility Details :
| Post Name | Vacancy | Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Technician Assistant-B | 561 | B.Sc/ Diploma in Engineering in Relevant Trade. |
| Technician-A | 203 | ITI in Relevant Trade. |
Qualification Details :
Senior Technical Assistant :
- Bachelor’s degree in Science Or Diploma in Engineering or Technology or Computer Science or Allied Subjects, recognised by All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), in the required Discipline.
Technician A :
- Xth Class pass or equivalent from a recognised Board or Institute; and
- Certificate from a recognised Industrial Training Institute in the required discipline; Or Certificate of minimum one year duration from a recognised Institution in the required discipline.
DRDO Senior Technical Assistant Recruitment Eligibility :
| Subject | Qualification |
| Agriculture | B.Sc. degree in Agriculture / Agricultural Science |
| Automobile Engineering | Diploma in Automobile Engineering / Mechanical Engineering (Automobile) |
| Botany | B.Sc. degree in Botany (candidates of ZBC etc. may also apply). |
| Chemical Engineering | Diploma in Chemical Engineering / Technology recognised by AICTE. |
| Chemistry | B.Sc. degree in Chemistry / Chemical Science (candidates of PCM / ZBC / PCB etc. may also apply). |
| Civil Engineering | Diploma in Civil Engineering |
| Computer Science | B.Sc. degree in Computer Science or Allied Subjects Or Diploma in Computer Science / Engineering / Technology /Information Technology |
| Electrical & Electronics Engineering | Diploma in Electrical & Electronics Engineering |
| Electrical Engineering | Diploma in Electrical Engineering recognised by AICTE. |
| Electronics & Instrumentation | Diploma in Electronics & Instrumentation recognised by AICTE. |
| Electronics or Electronics & Communication | B.Sc. degree in Electronics Or Diploma in Electronics or Electronics & Communication or Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering recognised by AICTE. |
| Instrumentation | B.Sc. degree in Instrumentation Or Diploma in Instrumentation or Instrumentation & Control Engineering |
| Library Science | Degree in Science with minimum one year Diploma in Library Science |
| Mathematics | B.Sc. degree in Mathematics (candidates of PCM etc. may also apply). |
| Mechanical Engineering | Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering (Production / Automobile / Refrigeration & Air Conditioning / Maintenance etc.) recognised by AICTE. |
| Metallurgy | Diploma in Metallurgical Engineering recognised by AICTE.
B.Sc degree in Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT) or 10+2 with Science subjects and minimum 02 year Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology recognised by Central Government or State Government with 01 year relevant experience in a Medical Laboratory |
| Medical Lab Technology (MLT) | |
| Photography | B.Sc. degree in Photography Or Diploma in Photography recognised by AICTE |
| Physics | B.Sc. degree in Physics (candidates of PCM/PCB etc. may also apply). |
| Printing Technology | B.Sc. degree in Printing Technology Or Diploma in Printing Technology / Engineering |
| Psychology | B.Sc. degree in Psychology or B.Sc. degree in Textile / Textile Chemistry Or Diploma in Textile Chemistry or Textile Engineering / Technology |
| Textile | |
| Zoology | B.Sc. degree in Zoology (candidates of ZBC etc. may also apply). |
DRDO CEPTAM 11 Technician A Recruitment Eligibility :
| Trade | Qualification |
| Automobile | (i) Xth Class Or equivalent and (ii) Certificate from ITI in Automobile Trade. |
| Book Binder | (i) Xth Class Or equivalent and (ii) Certificate from ITI in Book Binder or Offset Machine Operator cum Book Binder Trade. |
| Carpenter | (i) Xth Class Or equivalent and (ii) Certificate from ITI in Carpenter Trade. |
| CNC Operator | (i) Xth Class Or equivalent and (ii) Certificate from ITI in CNC Operator Trade. |
| COPA | (i) Xth Class Or equivalent and (ii) Certificate from ITI in Computer Operator & Programming Assistant (COPA) Trade. |
| Draughtsman (Mechanical) | (i) Xth Class Or equivalent and (ii) Certificate from ITI in Draughtsman (Mechanical) Trade. |
| DTP Operator | (i) Xth Class Or equivalent and (ii) Certificate from ITI in Desktop Publishing Operator Trade. |
| Electrician | (i) Xth Class Or equivalent and (ii) Certificate from ITI in Electrician / Wireman / Electrical Fitter Trade. |
| Electronics | (i) Xth Class Or equivalent and (ii) Certificate from ITI in Electronics / Electronic Mechanic /Radio & TV Mechanic / Radar Mechanic / IT & Electronic System Maintenance / Maintenance of Industrial Electronics Trade. |
| Fitter | (i) Xth Class Or equivalent and (ii) Certificate from ITI in Fitter / Bench Fitter Trade. |
| Grinder | (i) Xth Class Or equivalent and (ii) Certificate from ITI in Grinder / Machinist Grinder Trade. |
| Machinist | (i) Xth Class Or equivalent and (ii) Certificate from ITI in Machinist Trade. |
| Mechanic (Diesel) | (i) Xth Class Or equivalent and (ii) Certificate from ITI in Mechanic (Diesel) Trade. |
| Mill Wright Mechanic | (i) Xth Class Or equivalent and (ii) Certificate from ITI in Mill Wright Mechanic Trade. |
| Motor Mechanic | (i) Xth Class Or equivalent and (ii) Certificate from ITI in Motor Mechanic Trade. |
| Painter | (i) Xth Class Or equivalent and (ii) Certificate from ITI in Painter Trade. |
| Photographer | (i) Xth Class Or equivalent and (ii) Certificate from ITI in Photographer / Digital Photographer Trade. |
| Ref & AC | (i) Xth Class Or equivalent and (ii) Certificate from ITI in Ref. & AC Mechanic / Technician Trade. |
| Sheet Metal Worker | (i) Xth Class Or equivalent and (ii) Certificate from ITI in Sheet Metal Worker Trade. |
| Turner | (i) Xth Class Or equivalent and (ii) Certificate from ITI in Turner Trade. |
| Welder | (i) Xth Class Or equivalent and (ii) Certificate from ITI in Welder Trade. |
Application Fee :
- UR/OBC : Rs. 100/-
- Female/SC/ST/PH : Nil
- Payment Mode : Online
Age Limit As On 08/01/2026 :
Minimum Age : 18 Years
Maximum Age: 28 Years
Selection Process :
For the post of STA-B:
- The selection process will consist of Tier–I (Screening) and Tier-II (Final Selection).
- Tier-I and Tier-II will be conducted in Computer Based Test (CBT) mode.
- The Score of Tier-I (CBT) may be normalized as per requirement.
- The Tier-I and Tier-II will consist of objective type- multiple choice questions only.
- Tier-I examination is for screening and Tier-II is for final selection.
For the post of Tech-A:
- The selection process will consist of Tier–I (CBT) and Tier-II (Trade Test).
- The Score of Tier-I (CBT) may be normalized as per requirement.
- The Tier-I (CBT) will consist of objective type-multiple choice questions only.
- Tier-I examination is for Provisional selection and Tier-II (Trade Test) is qualifying in nature.
- Trade test will be of ITI level in the related trade, to test the practical skills of the candidates.
- The test may be of about one to two hours duration.
- The mode of selection may change depending upon the organizational requirement / Govt. of India policy for both STA-B & Tech-A posts.
DRDO CEPTAM 10 STA-B Exam Pattern 2025 |
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| Tier | Subject | No. of Qs. | Max Marks | Duration |
| 1 | Quantitative ability / aptitude, General intelligence & Reasoning ability, General awareness, English language (basic knowledge), General science | 120 | 120 | 90 Min |
| 2 | Test specific to subject of post-code | 100 | 100 | 90 Min |
DRDO CEPTAM 10 Technician Exam Pattern 2025 |
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| Tier | Subject | No. of Qs. | Max Marks | Duration |
| 1 | Quantitative ability / aptitude, General intelligence & Reasoning ability, General awareness, English language (basic knowledge) | 40 | 120 | 90 Min |
| Specific to trade / discipline of post-code | 80 | |||
| 2 | Specific to trade / discipline of post-code | – | – | 1 or 2 Hours |
Topic-Wise Syllabus for Tier-I Exam :
Section A :-
Quantitative Ability :- Analogies, similarities and differences, space visualisation, spatial orientation, problem solving, analysis, judgement, decision making, visual memory, discrimination, observation, relationship concepts, arithmetical reasoning and figural classification, arithmetic number series, non-verbal series, coding and decoding, statement conclusion, syllogistic reasoning etc.
Quantitative Aptitude :- Questions will be asked from Simplification, Number Series, Quadratic Equations Average, Percentage, Time & Work, Area, profit & Loss, Simple & Compound Interest, Time & Speed, Investment, HCF & LCM, Problem On Ages, Bar Graph, Pictorial Graph, Pie Chart.
Reasoning Ability :- Focus on Comprehension Reasoning, Venn Diagrams, Coding and de-coding, Problem Solving Techniques, Statement & Conclusion type questions, arithmetic reasoning, arithmetical number series, non-verbal series, syllogistic reasoning, Seating Arrangements, Decision Making, Input & Output, Logical Reasoning. Questions from Non Verbal Reasoning may ask in the Exam.
General Awareness :-
- Current Affairs (National and International)
- Major Financial / Economic News
- Budget and Five Year Plans
- Sports
- Books and Authors
- Awards and Honors
- Science – Inventions and Discoveries
- Abbreviations
- Important Days
- International and National Organizations are some related topics
English Language:- Mainly Focus on the topics like Synonyms, Antonyms, Sentence Error, Sentence correction, fill in the blanks, Sentence Arrangements/ Word Arrangement, Comprehension & Cloze Test nothing can be out of these mentioned Topics etc. Comprehension will be lengthy & Difficult.
Important Dates :
Starting Date to Submit Application Form – 09/12/2025
Last Date to Submit Application Form – 08/01/2025
Tech-A Tier-1 Exam Date – Notify Soon
STA-B Tier-2 Exam Date – Notify Soon
