DRDO CEPTAM-11 Technician-A Trade Test City 2026 - Quick Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), CEPTAM |
| Recruitment | CEPTAM-11 (Advt. No. CEPTAM-11) |
| Post | Technician-A (Tech-A) |
| Total Vacancies (Technician-A) | 203 |
| Total Vacancies (STA-B + Technician-A) | 764 (Senior Technical Assistant-B: 561, Technician-A: 203) |
| Current Stage | Trade Test (skill test) for Technician-A |
| Trade Test City Notice Date | 12/11/2026 |
| Job Type | Permanent |
| Job Location | All India |
| Official Website | drdo.gov.in |
What Is the DRDO CEPTAM-11 Technician-A Skill Test?
The skill test, also called the Trade Test, is the practical stage for Technician-A candidates. It comes after Tier-I and Tier-II and before document verification. It is held in the trade for which the candidate applied, such as Electrician, Fitter, COPA or Welder. It applies only to Technician-A. Senior Technical Assistant-B candidates do not have a Trade Test in this recruitment.
DRDO CEPTAM-11 Technician-A Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Short Notification | 02/12/2025 |
| Full Notification and Online Form Start | 11/12/2025 |
| Last Date to Apply (Extended) | 11/01/2026, 11:55 PM |
| Last Date to Pay Fee (Extended) | 13/01/2026 |
| Application Correction Window (Revised) | 14/01/2026 to 16/01/2026 |
| Tier-I CBT Exam | 23/03/2026 |
| Tier-I CBT Result | 25/05/2026 |
| Tier-II CBT Admit Card | 12/06/2026 |
| Tier-II CBT Exam | 15/06/2026 |
| Tier-II CBT Answer Key | 18/06/2026 |
| Tier-II Result (Technician-A) | 09/11/2026 |
| Trade Test City Notice | 12/11/2026 |
How to Check DRDO CEPTAM-11 Technician-A Trade Test City
Shortlisted Technician-A candidates can check the trade test city on the CEPTAM status page of the DRDO portal. The link is given in the Important Links table below.
- Open the official CEPTAM status page using the link in the Important Links section.
- Find the CEPTAM-11 Technician-A Trade Test city or status link.
- Enter the details the page asks for. The exact login fields are Not available officially in the sources reviewed.
- Check the trade test city shown against your name and trade.
- Save or print the page for your records.
DRDO CEPTAM-11 Technician-A Selection Process
- Tier-I screening written exam (CBT)
- Tier-II mains written exam (CBT)
- Trade Test (for Technician-A)
- Document verification
- Medical examination
DRDO CEPTAM-11 Technician-A Vacancy Details (Trade-Wise)
| Post Code | Trade | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | UR | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0201 | Book Binder | 00 | 00 | 01 | 00 | 02 | 03 |
| 0202 | Carpenter | 00 | 01 | 00 | 01 | 02 | 04 |
| 0203 | CNC Operator | 00 | 00 | 01 | 01 | 01 | 03 |
| 0204 | COPA | 07 | 01 | 15 | 05 | 24 | 52 |
| 0205 | Draughtsman (Mechanical) | 00 | 00 | 02 | 01 | 03 | 06 |
| 0206 | Electrician | 06 | 03 | 04 | 02 | 15 | 30 |
| 0207 | Electronics | 04 | 03 | 05 | 03 | 16 | 31 |
| 0208 | Fitter | 04 | 01 | 07 | 02 | 11 | 25 |
| 0209 | Machinist | 00 | 01 | 03 | 00 | 08 | 12 |
| 0210 | Mechanic (Motor Vehicle) | 01 | 00 | 01 | 00 | 05 | 07 |
| 0211 | Optical Worker | 01 | 00 | 01 | 00 | 00 | 02 |
| 0212 | Photographer | 01 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 04 | 05 |
| 0213 | Sheet Metal Worker | 00 | 01 | 00 | 00 | 02 | 03 |
| 0214 | Surveyor | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 01 | 01 |
| 0215 | Turner | 00 | 01 | 02 | 01 | 04 | 08 |
| 0216 | Welder | 01 | 01 | 02 | 02 | 05 | 11 |
| Total | 25 | 13 | 44 | 18 | 103 | 203 |
Important Instructions for Candidates
- Check the city shown on the official portal carefully against your trade.
- Keep your registered mobile number and email active, as CEPTAM has used them for earlier city and exam communication.
- Follow only the DRDO and CEPTAM official website for notices. Third-party websites may carry errors.
- Prepare for practical work in your own trade at ITI level.
DRDO CEPTAM-11 Technician-A Trade Test City 2026 - Important Links
| Content | Link |
|---|---|
| Check Technician-A Trade Test City (issued 12/11/2026) | CEPTAM Status Page |
| Tier-II Result Status (Technician-A, 09/11/2026) | CEPTAM Status Page |
| Official Website (Vacancies) | DRDO Vacancies |
