Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) has released the official notification for CEPTAM-11 DRTC Recruitment 2026, inviting online applications for 561 Senior Technical Assistant-B (STA-B) posts and 203 Technician-A (Tech-A) posts.
This recruitment offers an excellent opportunity for Diploma holders, B.Sc graduates, and ITI candidates to build a prestigious career in India’s premier defence research organisation.
DRDO, under the Ministry of Defence, plays a vital role in developing state-of-the-art defence technologies for India’s armed forces. The recruitment under DRTC provides exciting, challenging, and stable government job opportunities across multiple scientific and technical fields.
? DRDO CEPTAM-11 Recruitment 2026: Overview
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) |
| Recruitment Body | CEPTAM (Centre for Personnel Talent Management) |
| Advertisement No. | CEPTAM-11 |
| Posts | STA-B & Technician-A |
| Total Vacancies | 764 |
| Job Type | Central Government (DRTC Cadre) |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | drdo.gov.in |
? DRDO CEPTAM-11 Important Dates 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Application Opens | 11 December 2025 |
| Last Date for Application Submission | 01 January 2026 (23:55 hrs) |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 03 January 2026 (23:55 hrs) |
| Exam Dates | 04 – 06 January 2026 (Tentative) |
| Further Notifications | To be announced on DRDO website |
? DRDO CEPTAM-11 Vacancy 2026
? Senior Technical Assistant-B (STA-B)
Total: 561 Vacancies
Vacancies are distributed across disciplines such as:
- Computer Science
- Mechanical Engineering
- Electronics & Communication
- Electrical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Chemistry
- Physics
- Mathematics
- Psychology
- Library Science
- And many more.
Each discipline has specific educational qualifications (Diploma/B.Sc), as per DRDO rules.
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Key Highlights
? Technician-A (Tech-A)
Total: 203 Vacancies
Technician-A posts include various ITI trades under Group ‘C’, offering stable government job opportunities for technical candidates.
? DRDO CEPTAM-11 Salary Details 2026
? Senior Technical Assistant-B (STA-B)
- Pay Matrix Level-6 (?35,400 – ?1,12,400)
- DA + HRA + TA + Other Govt. allowances
? Technician-A
- Pay Matrix Level-2 (?19,900 – ?63,200)
- Additional allowances as per central government norms.
? DRDO CEPTAM-11 Eligibility Criteria 2026
Educational Qualification
- STA-B:
- Diploma in relevant engineering discipline OR
- B.Sc in relevant science field
- Higher qualifications like B.Tech, M.Tech, MSc, PhD are NOT eligible
- Tech-A:
- ITI + relevant trade certificate (as per post codes)
Age Limit (Common for Both Posts)
- 18 to 28 years
- Age relaxation applicable for:
- SC / ST
- OBC
- PwBD
- Ex-servicemen
- Central Govt. employees
? Selection Process for DRDO CEPTAM-11 Recruitment
The selection procedure includes:
1?? Tier-I Exam (CBT)
- Objective type
- Screening test
- Depending on the post discipline
2?? Tier-II Exam (CBT / Trade Test)
- For STA-B: CBT (subject specific)
- For Tech-A: Trade Test (skill-based)
3?? Document Verification
4?? Medical Examination
? How to Apply for DRDO CEPTAM-11 Recruitment 2026
Candidates can follow these steps to apply online:
- Visit the official website: drdo.gov.in
- Go to Careers ? CEPTAM Recruitment
- Click on CEPTAM-11 DRTC Application Link
- Register with email ID & mobile number
- Fill out the online application form
- Upload required documents
- Pay the application fee
- Submit and download the application form
Important Links
Official
? Why Join DRDO?
- Work on cutting-edge defence research
- Central Government permanent job
- Excellent pay & allowances
- Opportunities for learning & skill development
- Nation-building contribution
- Women candidates are encouraged to apply
- Posting across India in DRDO labs/units
? Conclusion
DRDO CEPTAM-11 Recruitment 2026 is one of the biggest government job opportunities for Diploma, B.Sc, and ITI candidates.
With 764 total vacancies, this is the perfect time to secure a prestigious technical role under the Ministry of Defence.
Candidates are advised to read the full notification and apply before the last date.
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