Important Notice: Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) released CEPTAM 11 notification for 764 posts – Senior Technical Assistant B (STA-B) and Technician A (Tech-A). Tier I CBT result was declared on 25 May 2026. Tier II CBT is scheduled for 15 June 2026. Candidates qualified in Tier I must download Tier II admit card from rac.gov.in.
Overview
| Organization | Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) |
| Advt. No. | CEPTAM 11 / 2025 |
| Post Names | Senior Technical Assistant B (STA-B) | Technician A (Tech-A) |
| Total Vacancies | 764 (STA-B: 561 | Tech-A: 203) |
| Application Mode | Online via rac.gov.in |
| Official Website | https://www.drdo.gov.in/ |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Application Start Date | 11 December 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | 11 January 2026 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 13 January 2026 |
| Tier I CBT Exam Date | 23 March 2026 |
| Tier I Admit Card Released | 20 March 2026 |
| Tier I Result Declared | 25 May 2026 |
| Tier II CBT Exam Date | 15 June 2026 |
Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Vacancies | Qualification |
|---|
| Senior Technical Assistant B (STA-B) | 561 | B.Sc / Diploma in related field with 60% |
| Technician A (Tech-A) | 203 | Class 10 + ITI in related trade |
| Total | 764 | – |
Age Limit (as on 01 January 2026)
| Category | Min Age | Max Age |
|---|
| General / EWS | 18 | 28 |
| OBC (NCL) | 18 | 31 (+3 Years) |
| SC / ST | 18 | 33 (+5 Years) |
| PH / Divyang | 18 | As per DRDO / Govt rules |
Application Fee
| Post | General / OBC / EWS | SC / ST / PH / Female |
|---|
| STA-B | ₹750 | ₹500 |
| Technician A | ₹600 | ₹500 |
| Payment Mode: Online – SBI Net Banking / Debit Card / Credit Card |
Educational Qualification
- STA-B: B.Sc in related science discipline OR 3-year Diploma in relevant engineering/technology with minimum 60% marks from a recognized institute
- Technician A: Class 10 (Matric) pass + ITI Certificate (NCVT/SCVT) in related trade with minimum 60% aggregate
- Discipline-wise post details listed in official CEPTAM 11 notification PDF at drdo.gov.in
Exam Pattern (CBT)
| Stage | Subject Areas | Questions | Duration |
|---|
| Tier I (Qualifying) | General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude, English Language | 150 | 2 Hours |
| Tier II (Merit) | Discipline-specific technical/science subjects | 150 | 2 Hours |
Selection Process
- Tier I CBT: Qualifying paper — General Aptitude + Reasoning + GK + English (150 questions, 2 hrs). Result declared 25 May 2026
- Tier II CBT: Merit-based discipline-specific paper — 15 June 2026
- Document Verification: Certificates for shortlisted candidates
- Medical Examination: Medical fitness as per DRDO norms
How to Download Tier II Admit Card
- Visit: https://rac.gov.in/
- Click on CEPTAM 11 Tier II Admit Card link
- Enter registration number and date of birth
- Download and print Tier II admit card
- Carry admit card + valid photo ID to examination centre
Pro Tip: Tier I result is already out on 25 May 2026 — check your result immediately at rac.gov.in. If qualified, Tier II is just 20 days away (15 June 2026). For STA-B, focus on your specific discipline (Physics/Chemistry/CS/Mechanical/Electrical etc.) as the Tier II paper is fully technical. For Technician A, the Tier II will test your ITI trade knowledge deeply. DRDO CEPTAM jobs offer Level 6–7 pay scale with excellent research environment benefits — take Tier II seriously.
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