Center for Personnel Talent Management (DRDO CEPTAM) has released an official notification for the recruitment of 764 Senior Technical Assistant B and Technician A Posts. Interested and eligible candidates can apply Online through the official DRDO CEPTAM website. The last date to submit the application form is 01-01-2026. In this article, you’ll find the DRDO CEPTAM Senior Technical Assistant B and Technician A Posts recruitment details, including eligibility criteria, age limit, salary structure, selection process, application steps, and direct links to the official notification and Online application form.
DRDO CEPTAM-11 STA-B & Technician-A Recruitment 2026 Overview
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| Company Name | Center for Personnel Talent Management ( CEPTAM DRDO) |
| Post Name | Senior Technical Assistant-B (STA-B) & Technician-A (Tech-A) |
| No of Posts | 764 |
| Salary | STA-B: Level 6 (Rs. 35,400–1,12,400); Technician-A: Level 2 (Rs. 19,900–63,200) as per 7th CPC |
| Qualification | Diploma, B.Sc, 10TH, ITI |
| Age Limit | 18–28 years; relaxation as per Govt. of India rules |
| Start Date for Apply | 11/12/2025 |
| Last Date for Apply | 11/01/2026 |
| Official Website | https://www.drdo.gov.in |
DRDO CEPTAM-11 STA-B & Technician-A Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Total Posts |
|---|---|
| Senior Technical Assistant-B (STA-B) | 561 |
| Technician-A (Tech-A) | 203 |
| Total | 764 |
Eligibility Criteria
- Essential Qualification (STA-B): B.Sc. or 3-year Diploma in relevant Engineering discipline from recognized university/institute (as per post code)
- Essential Qualification (Tech-A): 10th Pass + ITI Certificate in relevant trade from recognized institute
- Candidates possessing higher qualifications (M.Sc., B.Tech, B.E., Ph.D. etc.) as on crucial date of eligibility are NOT eligible
- Result-awaited candidates as on crucial date are NOT eligible
Salary/Stipend
- Senior Technical Assistant-B (STA-B): Pay Matrix Level-6 (₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400) as per 7th CPC
- Technician-A (Tech-A): Pay Matrix Level-2 (₹19,900 – ₹63,200) as per 7th CPC
- Other benefits: Dearness Allowance, HRA, Transport Allowance, Children Education Allowance, LTC, Medical facilities, CSD, NPS/UPS etc.
Age Limit
- Minimum Age: 18 Years
- Maximum Age: 28 Years
- Upper age relaxation as per Government of India rules (SC/ST: 5 yrs, OBC-NCL: 3 yrs, PwBD: up to 10/13/15 yrs, ESM, Departmental candidates etc.)
Application Fee
| S.No. | Post | Candidate Category | Application Fee (Non-Refundable) (A) |
*Refundable Fee (B) |
Total Fee to be Paid with Application (A+B) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | STA-B | UR / OBC / EWS / MSP / Women / SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen | 250/- | 500/- | 750/- |
| Women / SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen | Nil | 500/- | 500/- | ||
| 2 | TECH-A | General / OBC / EWS / MSP | 100/- | 500/- | 600/- |
| Women / SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen | Nil | 500/- | 500/- |
- *Refundable Fee: An amount of ₹500/- shall be refunded only to those candidates who appear in Tier-I CBT.
- Note: Ex-servicemen who have already secured employment in civil side under Central Government on regular basis after availing of the benefits of reservation given to Ex-servicemen for their re-employment are NOT eligible for fee waiver. Such Ex-servicemen have to pay fee according to their respective category.
- Fee once paid shall not be refunded under any circumstances.
- Payment Mode: Online only (Net Banking / Credit Card / Debit Card / UPI).
- Last date for payment of application fee: 13.01.2026 (23:55 Hours)
Selection Process
- The selection process will comprise of Computer Based Test (CBT) Tier-I and Tier-II followed by Document Verification and Medical Examination.
- Tier-I (CBT): Provisional selection on the basis of marks obtained in Tier-I exam.
- Tier-II (CBT): Trade/Skill Test (for Technician-A) or Descriptive Test (for STA-B) – qualifying in nature.
- Final selection will be based on combined merit of Tier-I and Tier-II marks (where applicable) and subject to medical fitness.
- Date of Tier-I Exam (CBT) will be announced on DRDO website.
How to Apply
- Candidates must apply online only through the official website https://www.drdo.gov.in.
- Before filling the online application, candidates are advised to read the complete advertisement carefully.
- One candidate can apply for only one post code. Multiple applications for different post codes will lead to cancellation.
- Candidates must fill all required details, upload photograph, signature and relevant documents/certificates in prescribed format.
- After successful submission, candidates should take a printout of the application for future reference.
- No hard copy/postal application will be accepted.
- Online application window: 11.12.2025 to 11.01.2026 (23:55 Hours).
General Information/Instructions
- All eligibility conditions will be determined with reference to the crucial date of eligibility i.e. 01.01.2026.
- Candidates possessing higher qualification (M.Sc., B.Tech, B.E., Ph.D., etc.) as on crucial date are NOT eligible.
- Candidates whose result of final qualifying examination is awaited as on crucial date are NOT eligible.
- Only Indian Nationals need apply.
- Selected candidates will have All India service liability and are liable to serve anywhere in India including field/remote areas.
- Candidates must serve minimum five years at the first place of posting. No request for transfer will be entertained during this period.
- Provisionally shortlisted candidates will be called for Document Verification and Medical Examination.
- Candidates must be in good mental and physical health. Night blindness or colour blindness will lead to disqualification.
- Any dispute will be subject to courts/tribunals having jurisdiction over Delhi only.
- DRDO reserves the right to increase/decrease vacancies or cancel the recruitment without assigning any reason.
- Canvassing in any form will result in disqualification.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Crucial Date of Eligibility | 01.01.2026 |
| Opening Date for Online Application | 11.12.2025 |
| Closing Date for Submission of Online Application | 11.01.2026 (23:55 Hours) |
| Last Date of Application Fee Payment | 13.01.2026 (23:55 Hours) |
| Correction Window Dates | 16.01.2026 – 06.01.2026 (23:55 Hours) |
| Date of Tier-I Exam (CBT) | To be announced on DRDO website |
DRDO CEPTAM Senior Technical Assistant B and Technician A Important Links
- Apply Link: Click here
- Extended Notification PDF: Click here
- Detailed Notification PDF: Click here
- Instruction Link: Click here
- Short Notification PDF: Click here
- Employment Notification PDF: Click here
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DRDO CEPTAM-11 STA-B & Technician-A Recruitment 2026 - FAQs
1. What is the starting date to apply for DRDO STA-B & Technician-A 2026?
Ans: The online link for applying will be active tentatively on 11/12/2025
2. What is the last apply date for DRDO STA-B & Technician-A 2026?
Ans: The last date to apply is 11/01/2026
3. What is the Maximum Age Limit to apply for DRDO STA-B & Technician-A 2026?
Ans: The age limit for both posts is 18–28 years, with relaxation as per Government of India rules.
4. How many vacancies are being recruited by DRDO STA-B & Technician-A 2026?
Ans: Total 764 vacancies are announced (561 for STA-B and 203 for Technician-A).
5. What is the pay scale for Senior Technical Assistant-B in DRDO 2026?
Ans: STA-B carries Level 6 pay structure of Rs. 35,400–1,12,400 as per 7th CPC.
6. What is the pay scale for Technician-A in DRDO 2026?
Ans: Technician-A carries Level 2 pay structure of Rs. 19,900–63,200 as per 7th CPC.
