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DRDO has released the recruitment notification No: CEPTAM 11 to fill the 764 Senior Technical Assistant-B, Technician-A Posts. This online facility will be available on the Official website @ https://www.drdo.gov.in/ from 09.12.2025 to 01.01.2026 at 11.55 PM. Before submitting an application, candidates must carefully read the DRDO STA & Technician 2025 notification and verify their eligibility.
DRDO Current Notification 2025 [Quick Summary]
Organization Name: Defence Research & Development Organisation
Notification No: CEPTAM 11
Job Category: Central Govt Jobs
Employment Type: Regular Basis
Total No of Vacancies: 764 Senior Technical Assistant-B, Technician-A Posts
Place of Posting: All Over India
Starting Date:  09.12.2025
Last Date:  01.01.2026 at 11.55 PM
Apply Mode: Online
Official Website: https://www.drdo.gov.in/
Current DRDO Job Openings:
  1. Senior Technical Assistant-B 
    • STA B – Automobile Engineering – 03 Posts
    • STA B – Chemical Engineering – 15 Posts
    • STA B – Chemistry – 22 Posts
    • STA B – Civil Engineering – 11 Posts
    • STA B – Computer Science & Engineering – 160 Posts
    • STA B – Electrical & Electronics Engineering – 11 Posts
    • STA B – Electrical Engineering – 47 Posts
    • STA B – Electronics Engineering or Electronics & Communication Engineering or Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering – 111 Posts
    • STA B – Geology – 01 Post
    • STA B – Instrumentation Engineering – 06 Posts
    • STA B – Instrumentation & Electronics Engineering – 02 Posts
    • STA B – Library Science – 05 Posts
    • STA B – Mathematics – 06 Posts
    • STA B – Mechanical Engineering – 27 Posts
    • STA B – Metallurgical Engineering – 12 Posts
    • STA B – Physics – 18 Posts
    • STA B – Psychology – 04 Posts
  2. Technician-A
    • Tech-A – Book Binder – 03 Posts
    • Tech-A – Carpenter – 04 Posts
    • Tech-A – CNC Operator – 03 Posts
    • Tech-A – COPA – 52 Posts
    • Tech-A – Draughtsman (Mechanical) – 06 Posts
    • Tech-A – Electrician – 30 Posts
    • Tech-A – Electronics – 31 Posts
    • Tech-A – Fitter – 25 Posts
    • Tech-A – Machinist – 12 Posts
    • Tech-A – Mechanic (Motor Vehicle) – 07 Posts
    • Tech-A – Optical Worker – 02 Posts
    • Tech-A – Photographer – 05 Posts
    • Tech-A – Sheet Metal Worker – 03 Posts
    • Tech-A – Surveyor – 01 Post
    • Tech-A – Turner  – 08 Posts
    • Tech-A – Welder – 11 Posts
DRDO Eligibility Criteria:
Educational Qualification for DRDO: 
  1. STA B – Automobile Engineering – Diploma in Automobile Engineering or Technology recognized by AICTE.
  2. STA B – Chemical Engineering – Diploma in Chemical Engineering or Technology recognized by AICTE.
  3. STA B – Chemistry – B.Sc. degree in Chemistry from recognized University or Institute.
  4. STA B – Civil Engineering – Diploma in Civil Engineering recognized by AICTE.
  5. STA B – Computer Science & Engineering – Diploma in Computer Engineering or Technology or Computer Science or Information Technology recognized by AICTE (Courses by DOEACC or BCA or MCA are not eligible).
  6. STA B – Electrical & Electronics Engineering – Diploma Holders in Electrical & Electronics Engineering or Technology recognized by AICTE.
  7. STA B – Electrical Engineering – Diploma in Holders Electrical Engineering or Technology recognised by AICTE.
  8. STA B – Electronics Engineering or ECE or Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering – Diploma Holders in Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering or Electronics or Electronics & Communication or Technology recognized by AICTE.
  9. STA B – Geology – B.Sc. degree in Geology from recognized University or Institute
  10. STA B – Instrumentation Engineering – Diploma in Instrumentation or Instrumentation & Control or Instrumentation & Process Control Engineering or Technology recognized by AICTE.
  11. STA B – Instrumentation & Electronics Engineering – Diploma in Instrumentation & Electronics Engineering or Technology recognized by AICTE.
  12. STA B – Library Science – Degree in Science with Diploma or Degree or Post Graduate Degree in Library Science or Library and Information Science, of minimum one year duration from recognized University or Technical Board or Institute.
  13. STA B – Mathematics – B.Sc. degree in Mathematics from recognized University or Institute.
  14. STA B – Mechanical Engineering – Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or Technology or Mechanical Engineering or Technology (Production or Automobile or Refrigeration & Air Conditioning or Maintenance) recognized by AICTE.
  15. STA B – Metallurgical Engineering – Diploma in Metallurgical Engineering or Technology recognised by AICTE.
  16. STA B – Physics – B.Sc. degree in Physics from recognized University or Institute
  17. STA B – Psychology – B.Sc. degree in Psychology from recognized University or Institute
  18. Tech-A – Book Binder – (i) Xth Class Or equivalent from recognized Board or Institute and (ii) Certificate from recognized ITI in Book Binder or Offset Machine Operator cum Book Binder Trade or Offset Printing Trade or LithoOffset machine minder.
  19. Tech-A – Carpenter – (i) Xth Class Or equivalent from recognized Board or Institute and (ii) Certificate from recognized ITI in Carpenter Trade.
  20. Tech-A – CNC Operator – (i) Xth Class Or equivalent from recognized Board or Institute and (ii) Certificate from recognized ITI in CNC Operator Trade or CNC Programmer cum Operator Trade.
  21. Tech-A – Computer Operator and Programming Assistant – (i) Xth/10th Std Pass  Or equivalent from accredited Board or Institute and (ii) Certificate from recognized ITI in COPA Trade.
  22. Tech-A – Draughtsman (Mechanical) – (i) Xth Class Or equivalent from recognized Board or Institute and (ii) Certificate from recognized ITI in Draughtsman (Mechanical) Trade.
  23. Tech-A – Electrician – (i) Xth Class Or equivalent from recognized Board or Institute and (ii) Certificate from recognized ITI in Electrician or Wireman or Electrical Fitter Trade.
  24. Tech-A – Electronics – (i) Xth/10th Std Pass Or equivalent from accredited Board or Institute and (ii) Certificate from accredited ITI in Radio & TV Mechanic or Information & Communication Technology System Maintenance or IT & Electronic System Maintenance or Electronics or Electronic Mechanic or Radar Mechanic or  Maintenance of Industrial Electronics Trade.
  25. Tech-A – Fitter – (i) Xth Class Or equivalent from recognized Board or Institute and (ii) Certificate from recognized ITI in Fitter or Bench Fitter Trade.
  26. Tech-A – Machinist – (i) Xth Class Or equivalent from recognized Board or Institute and (ii) Certificate from recognized ITI in Machinist Trade.
  27. Tech-A – Mechanic (Motor Vehicle) – (i) Xth Class Or equivalent from recognized Board or Institute and (ii) Certificate from recognized ITI in Mechanic (Motor Vehicle) Trade.
  28. Tech-A – Optical Worker – (i) Xth Class Or equivalent from recognized board or institute and (ii) Certificate from recognized ITI in Optical Worker Trade.
  29. Tech-A – Photographer – (i) Xth Class Or equivalent from recognized Board or Institute and (ii) Certificate from recognized ITI in Photographer or Digital Photographer Trade.
  30. Tech-A – Sheet Metal Worker – (i) Xth Class Or equivalent from recognized Board or Institute and (ii) Certificate from recognized ITI in Sheet Metal Worker Trade.
  31. Tech-A – Surveyor – (i) Xth Class Or equivalent from recognized board or institute and (ii) Certificate from recognized ITI in Surveyor Trade.
  32. Tech-A – Turner  – (i) Xth Class Or equivalent from recognized Board or Institute and (ii) Certificate from recognized ITI in Turner Trade.
  33. Tech-A – Welder – (i) Xth Class Or equivalent from recognized Board or Institute and (ii) Certificate from recognized ITI in Welder Trade.
Age Limit for DRDO: 
  1. Senior Technical Assistant-B – 18 to 28 Years
  2. Technician-A – 18 to 28 Years  
Relaxation of Upper age limit:
  • For SC/ ST Applicants: +5 years
  • For OBC Applicants: +3 years
  • For PwBD (Gen/ EWS) Applicants: +10 years
  • For PwBD (SC/ ST) Applicants: +15 years
  • For PwBD (OBC) Applicants: +13 years
  • For Ex-Servicemen Applicants: As per Govt. Policy
Pay Scale for DRDO:
  1. Senior Technical Assistant-B – Level 6 Rs.35400 – 112400/-
  2. Technician-A – Level 2 Rs.19900 – 63200/-
Method of Selection for DRDO:
  • Tier–I (CBT)
  • Tier-II (Trade Test)
  • Document Verification
Application Fee for DRDO:  
  • Senior Technical Assistant-B 
  • For Female/ST/SC/Ex-s/PWD Applicants – Rs.500/-
  • For Other Applicants – Rs.750/-
  • Payment Mode: Online
  • Refundable Fee: An amount of Rs. 500/- shall be refunded only to those candidates who appear in Tier-I exam.
  • Technician-A 
  • For Female/ST/SC/Ex-s/PWD Applicants – Rs.500/-
  • For Other Applicants – Rs.600/-
  • Payment Mode: Online
  • Refundable Fee: An amount of Rs. 500/- shall be refunded only to those candidates who appear in Tier-I exam.
How to Submit an Application:
Interested and qualified to apply, Applicants must go to the DRDO website (https://www.drdo.gov.in/) and complete the online form. Online registration will open on 09.12.2025 and end on 01.01.2026 at 11.55 PM.
Crucial Dates:
  • Starting Date for Submission of Application: 09.12.2025
  • Last date for Submission of Application: 01.01.2026 at 11.55 PM
  • Last Date Of Application Fee Payment: 03.01.2026 At 11.55 PM
  • Correction Window Dates: 04.01.2026 – 06.01.2026 At 11.55 PM
Official Career Page of DRDO: Website Link
Short Notice for DRDO: Notice PDF
Advertisement for DRDO: Notification PDF
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