DRDO CEPTAM 11 Recruitment 2025 Notification: Apply Online for 764 Vacancies of Senior Technical Assistant-B, Technician-A

The Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO), under the Ministry of Defence, Government of India, has officially announced the DRDO CEPTAM 11 Recruitment 2025. The recruitment drive is being conducted by the Centre for Personnel Talent Management (CEPTAM) to fill 764 vacancies across two major posts – Senior Technical Assistant-B (STA-B) and Technician-A (Tech-A).

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DRDO CEPTAM Recruitment 2025 – Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the DRDO CEPTAM 11 Recruitment 2025, Candidates must meet the following criteria

DRDO STA‑B Vacancy Details (Discipline‑wise)

The STA‑B post requires B.Sc. or Diploma depending on the discipline. Below is a simplified version of the vacancy distribution:

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DRDO Technician‑A Vacancy Details (Trade‑wise)

Tech‑A requires 10th + ITI in relevant trades.

Age Limit

• Minimum Age: 18 years
• Maximum Age: 28 years
• Age Relaxation: As per Government of India rules (for SC/ST/OBC/Ex-servicemen/PwD categories).

Age Relaxation for DRDO Recruitment 2025

Key Notes

• Age relaxation is applicable only on the upper age limit.
• Candidates must provide valid supporting documents (caste certificate, disability certificate, service records, etc.) to claim relaxation.
• Relaxations are granted as per Department of Personnel & Training (DoPT) guidelines

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DRDO Recruitment 2025 – Important Dates for CEPTAM 11

Documents Required at the Time of Application

Applicants should keep the following documents ready before applying online:

• Valid Photo ID proof
• Educational certificates (degree/diploma/ITI)
• Caste/Category certificates (if applicable)
• Age proof
• Passport-size photograph & signature

DRDO Recruitment 2025 – Apply Link for CEPTAM 11

How to Apply for DRDO CEPTAM‑11

1. Visit the official website: drdo.gov.in
2. Go to Vacancies → CEPTAM‑11 Recruitment
3. Click Apply Online
4. Register with email & mobile number
5. Fill the application form carefully
6. Upload documents (photo, signature, certificates)
7. Pay the application fee
8. Submit and download the application form

Application Fee

DRDO CEPTAM‑11 2025 – Selection Process

The selection process for DRDO CEPTAM‑11 differs for Senior Technical Assistant‑B (STA‑B) and Technician‑A (Tech‑A) posts. Both posts involve multiple stages of Computer Based Tests (CBT), followed by document verification and final posting.

Selection Process for STA‑B (Senior Technical Assistant‑B)

The recruitment for STA‑B consists of two stages of CBT:

1. Tier‑I (CBT) – Screening Test

• Objective‑type MCQs
• Common for all post codes
• Subjects:
  • General Science
  • General English
  • Quantitative Aptitude / General Maths
  • General Intelligence & Reasoning
• 150 Questions | 150 Marks | 120 Minutes
• Negative marking: 0.25 per wrong answer
• Minimum Qualifying Marks:
  • UR/OBC/EWS: 40%
  • SC/ST/PwBD: 35%
• Candidates are shortlisted for Tier‑II in 1:10 ratio based on merit.

2. Tier‑II (CBT) – Final Selection Test

• Two parts:
  • Part‑I: Personality Test (20 minutes)
  • Part‑II: Subject‑specific Test (120 Questions, 120 Marks, 120 Minutes)
• Only Part‑II marks are used for final merit.
• Normalization of marks may be applied.

3. Preliminary Document Scrutiny

• Conducted before Tier‑II result declaration.
• Only candidates who uploaded valid documents are considered for merit.

4. Final Selection

• Based on Tier‑II (Part‑II) merit, category, and number of vacancies.
• Candidates are provisionally selected and nominated to DRDO labs.

5. Document Verification

• Original certificates must be produced; failure leads to cancellation.

Selection Process for Technician‑A (Tech‑A)

The recruitment for Tech‑A includes two CBT stages + Trade Test.

1. Tier‑I (CBT) – Screening Test

• Objective‑type MCQs
• Common for all trades
• Subjects:
  • General Science
  • General English
  • Quantitative Aptitude / General Maths
  • General Intelligence & Reasoning
• 150 Questions | 150 Marks | 120 Minutes
• Negative marking: 0.25 per wrong answer
• Minimum Qualifying Marks:
  • UR/OBC/EWS: 40%
  • SC/ST/PwBD: 35%
• Shortlisting for Tier‑II in 1:15 ratio.

2. Tier‑II (CBT) – Subject‑Specific Test

• Two parts:
  • Part‑I: Personality Test (20 minutes)
  • Part‑II: Trade‑specific Test (120 Questions, 120 Marks, 90 Minutes)
• Minimum Qualifying Marks (Part‑II):
  • UR/OBC/EWS: 40%
  • SC/ST/PwBD: 35%
• Shortlisting for Trade Test in 1:8 ratio.

3. Trade Test (Qualifying Nature)

• Practical skill test based on ITI syllabus.
• Duration varies by trade.
• Minimum Qualifying Marks:
  • UR/OBC/EWS: 50%
  • SC/ST/PwBD: 45%
• DRDO apprentices (trained within last 2 years) are exempted from Trade Test.

4. Preliminary Document Scrutiny

• Done based on Tier‑II merit.
• Only eligible candidates proceed to Trade Test and final merit.

5. Final Selection

• Candidates who qualify the Trade Test are selected based on:
  • Tier‑II (Part‑II) merit
  • Category
  • Vacancy availability

6. Document Verification

• Mandatory for appointment.
• Candidates must produce all original certificates.

Tie‑Breaking Rules

For STA‑B

1. Higher normalized marks in Tier‑I
2. Older age
3. Alphabetical order of first name

For Tech‑A

1. DRDO apprentices get preference
2. Higher normalized marks in Tier‑I
3. Older age
4. Alphabetical order of first name