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DRDO CEPTAM-11 Recruitment 2026 — 1,075 Senior Technical Assistant (STA-B) Vacancies

Defence Research & Development Organisation • 1,075 Vacancies • All India DRDO Labs

Published on Digital Dwara 8 September 2026First editorial publicationLast Updated 13 September 2026Latest editorial review

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Recruiting Authority

Defence Research & Development Organisation

Advt No: CEPTAM-11/STA-B

Total Vacancies

1,075 Posts

All India DRDO Labs

Last Date to Apply

25 September 2026

Online Application Window

Minimum Qualification

Diploma in Engineering or B.Sc in relevant scientific disciplines

Refer details below for post-wise norms

Age Limit

18 – 28 Years

Category relaxations applicable

Salary / Pay Scale

Pay Level-6 (Rs. 35,400 - 1,12,400)

Recruitment Overview

Work on cutting-edge missile, radar, aeronautical and cyber defence technologies in DRDO premier national laboratories.

Important Dates

Application Start Date

3 September 2026

Online registration opens

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Last Date to Apply

25 September 2026

Closing of online application

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Exam Date

12 November 2026

Scheduled / Tentative exam date

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Vacancy Details

Post Vacancies Qualification
Senior Technical Assistant-B (Mechanical Engg) 294 3-year Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
Senior Technical Assistant-B (Electronics & Communication) 290 3-year Diploma in ECE / Electronics Engg
Senior Technical Assistant-B (Computer Science / IT) 167 B.Sc in Computer Science or Diploma in CS/IT
Senior Technical Assistant-B (Electrical Engg) 68 3-year Diploma in Electrical Engineering
Senior Technical Assistant-B (Chemistry) 58 B.Sc Degree in Chemistry from recognized university
Senior Technical Assistant-B (Physics) 32 B.Sc Degree in Physics from recognized university
Senior Technical Assistant-B (Civil / Chemical / Other) 166 Relevant B.Sc Degree or 3-year Engineering Diploma

Eligibility Criteria & Age Limits

Prescribed Essential Qualifications and Age Relaxations

Statutory Rules

Educational Qualification

  • Diploma in Engineering or B.Sc in relevant scientific disciplines
Degrees/diplomas must be from a recognised university/board before the crucial date.

Age Limit & Relaxations

Standard Age Range18 to 28 years as on 25 September 2026

Upper Age Relaxation (Reserved Categories)

SC/ST: 5 years | OBC-NCL: 3 years | PwBD: 10 years | ESM as per Central Govt rules

Age calculation is as per the crucial date prescribed in the official advertisement.

Post-Wise Educational Criteria

Post NameVacanciesPrescribed Qualification
Senior Technical Assistant-B (Mechanical Engg)2943-year Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
Senior Technical Assistant-B (Electronics & Communication)2903-year Diploma in ECE / Electronics Engg
Senior Technical Assistant-B (Computer Science / IT)167B.Sc in Computer Science or Diploma in CS/IT
Senior Technical Assistant-B (Electrical Engg)683-year Diploma in Electrical Engineering
Senior Technical Assistant-B (Chemistry)58B.Sc Degree in Chemistry from recognized university
Senior Technical Assistant-B (Physics)32B.Sc Degree in Physics from recognized university
Senior Technical Assistant-B (Civil / Chemical / Other)166Relevant B.Sc Degree or 3-year Engineering Diploma
Verification Note: Candidate eligibility is subject to physical verification of original certificates, category credentials, and compliance with the official advertisement conditions at the time of document verification.

Application Fee

Category-wise fee & payment modes

Fee Structure

General / OBC / EWS Male: ₹100 | All Women / SC / ST / PwBD / ESM: Exempted (Nil) | Mode: Online via Credit/Debit Card/Net Banking/UPI

Payment Mode: Online via official payment gateway as prescribed by the recruiting authority.
Keep fee receipt/challan reference number safe for application submission confirmation.

Selection Process

Recruitment examination stages

  1. 1Stage 1: Tier-I Computer Based Test (CBT - Screening Objective, 120 Marks)
  2. 2Stage 2: Shortlisting for Tier-II in 1:8 ratio based on Tier-I normalized scores
  3. 3Stage 3: Tier-II Computer Based Test (CBT - Subject Specific, 100 Marks)
  4. 4Stage 4: Final Selection Merit List based strictly on Tier-II Marks followed by Document Verification
Scheme / Pattern of Examination
  • Tier-I CBT (Screening): 120 Questions, 120 Marks, 90 Minutes (Aptitude, Reasoning, General Awareness, English, General Science)
  • Tier-II CBT (Selection): 100 Questions specific to Subject / Post Code, 100 Marks, 90 Minutes
  • Negative Marking: There will be NO negative marking for wrong answers in Tier-I and Tier-II
Merit list will be prepared based on marks secured in competitive stages as per guidelines.

Official Links

Apply Online — Open official application portalVisit LinkDownload Notification PDF — Official bilingual advertisementDownload PDFVisit Official Website — Recruiting body portalVisit Link
Recruitment LifecycleAdvt: CEPTAM-11/STA-B

Current Stage:Online Application Window

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Official Notification Released

Awaited

Official recruitment notification (CEPTAM-11/STA-B) published by Defence Research & Development Organisation.

Timeline: Awaited / To be notifiedTier-1 Verified
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Online Application Window

Live Now

Online application portal is currently active.

Timeline: 3 Sept 2026 – 25 Sept 2026
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3

Admit Card / Hall Ticket Release

Admit cards will be available 7–10 days before examination.

Timeline: 30 Oct 2026Tier-1 Verified
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4

Written / CBT Examination

Exam dates gazetted by conducting authority.

Timeline: 12 Nov 2026
5

Provisional Answer Key & Objections

Provisional keys released within 3–5 days of exam completion.

Timeline: 20 Nov 2026Tier-1 Verified
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6

Final Master Answer Key

Awaited

Final key published alongside or prior to result declaration.

Timeline: Awaited / To be notifiedTier-1 Verified
7

Exam Result & Cutoff Merit List

Awaited

Result calculation in progress.

Timeline: Awaited / To be notified
8

Document Verification & Medical Examination

Awaited

Schedule will be issued for qualified candidates.

Timeline: Awaited / To be notified
9

Final Selection & Appointment Orders

Awaited

Final merit list and appointment orders awaited.

Timeline: Awaited

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Admit Card

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Provisional Key

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Last Verified: 8 Sept 2026
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