DRDO CEPTAM 11 Recruitment 2025 Tier I Exam City / Admit Card Download (764 Post)
Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has released the notification for CEPTAM 11 Recruitment 2025. Candidates who applied for the DRDO CEPTAM 11 recruitment can now check their Tier I exam city details and download the admit card before the examination date. This recruitment drive has been conducted to fill 764 technical posts including Senior Technical Assistant (STA-B) and Technician-A in various DRDO laboratories across India.
DRDO is one of India’s most prestigious defence research organizations and offers excellent career opportunities for candidates in the technical and engineering fields. Candidates who successfully qualify the recruitment process will get the opportunity to work in advanced defence technology and research projects conducted by DRDO.
Important Dates
| Event |
Date |
| Application Begin |
11 December 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply Online |
11 January 2026 |
| Last Date to Pay Exam Fee |
13 January 2026 |
| Tier I Exam Date |
23 March 2026 |
| Exam City Available |
11 March 2026 |
| Admit Card Available |
Before Exam |
Application Fee
| Post |
Category |
Fee |
| STA-B |
General / OBC / EWS |
₹750 |
| STA-B |
SC / ST / PH / Female |
₹500 |
| Technician-A |
General / OBC / EWS |
₹600 |
| Technician-A |
SC / ST / PH / Female |
₹500 |
| Refund |
After CBT Exam |
₹500 |
| Payment Mode |
Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking / E-Challan |
Age Limit (As on 01 January 2026)
| Criteria |
Age Limit |
| Minimum Age |
18 Years |
| Maximum Age |
28 Years |
| Age Relaxation |
As per DRDO Recruitment Rules |
Vacancy Details
| Post Name |
Total Post |
| Senior Technical Assistant (STA-B) |
561 |
| Technician-A |
203 |
| Total |
764 |
Educational Qualification
- Senior Technical Assistant (STA-B) : Bachelor Degree in Science (B.Sc) or Diploma in related engineering trade from a recognized institute.
- Technician-A : Class 10th pass with ITI certificate in the relevant trade from a recognized institute.
DRDO CEPTAM 11 Selection Process
The DRDO CEPTAM recruitment selection process includes multiple stages designed to evaluate the technical knowledge and skills of candidates.
- Computer Based Test (Tier-I)
- Trade Test / Skill Test (if applicable)
- Document Verification
- Final Merit List
DRDO CEPTAM 11 Exam Pattern
| Subject |
Questions |
| General Awareness |
20 |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning |
20 |
| Quantitative Aptitude |
20 |
| English Language |
20 |
| Technical Subject |
40 |
| Total |
120 |
How to Download DRDO CEPTAM 11 Admit Card
- Visit the official DRDO recruitment website.
- Open the CEPTAM 11 recruitment section.
- Click on the Tier I Exam City / Admit Card link.
- Enter your registration number and password.
- Download and print the admit card for the exam.
Important Links
About DRDO
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is the premier research and development agency of the Government of India responsible for developing advanced defence technologies for the Indian Armed Forces. DRDO provides excellent career opportunities for scientists, engineers and technical staff who want to contribute to India’s defence sector.
Working in DRDO offers job stability, technical exposure and the opportunity to participate in national defence projects. Candidates selected through the CEPTAM recruitment process will work in various DRDO laboratories and research centers located across India.
Disclaimer: This information is provided for educational purposes only. Candidates should verify all recruitment details from the official DRDO website before downloading admit cards or applying for the recruitment process.