The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has announced the examination schedule for the recruitment of Senior Technical Assistant-B and Technician-A posts on its official website. The CEPTAM-11 exam is scheduled to take place on 23 March 2026 . The online application process had earlier closed on 11 January 2026 .
Candidates who successfully submitted their applications will be able to download their admit cards before the examination from the official portal. To access the admit card, applicants will need their Enrollment Number, Registration Number, or Date of Birth . A direct link to check and download the admit card will be available below once it is released.
Overview
Field Details Organization Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) Recruitment Name CEPTAM-11 Recruitment 2026 Posts Available Senior Technical Assistant-B (STA-B), Technician-A Total Vacancies 764 Posts Application Mode Online Job Category Central Government Job Exam Date 23 March 2026 Admit Card To be released before the exam
Important Dates
Event Date Application Start Date 11 December 2025 Last Date to Apply 11 January 2026 Last Date for Fee Payment 13 January 2026 Examination Date 23 March 2026 Admit Card Release Before Exam Result Declaration To be announced
Application Fees
Category Fee General / OBC / EWS / MSP ₹750 (STA-B Post) General / OBC / EWS / MSP ₹600 (Technician-A Post) SC / ST / PH / ESM / Female ₹500
Fee Refund (After Tier-I Exam)
Category Refund Amount General / OBC / EWS / MSP ₹500 SC / ST / PH / Female ₹500
Total Posts
Post Vacancies Senior Technical Assistant-B 561 Technician-A 203 Total 764 Posts
Vacancy Details
Post Name Number of Posts Senior Technical Assistant-B 561 Technician-A 203
Age Limit
Criteria Age Minimum Age 18 Years Maximum Age 28 Years
Selection Process
Stage Description Written Examination Objective-type test Trade / Skill Test Technical skill evaluation Document Verification Checking of original documents Medical Examination Final fitness test
Eligibility Criteria
Post Educational Qualification Senior Technical Assistant-B B.Sc. degree or Diploma in Engineering in the relevant field Technician-A ITI certificate in the related trade
How to Fill DRDO CEPTAM-11 Online Form 2026
Step Process 1 Visit the official DRDO recruitment website 2 Find the CEPTAM-11 recruitment application link 3 Register using your email and mobile number 4 Fill out the application form with correct personal and educational details 5 Upload required documents such as photo and signature 6 Pay the application fee through online payment options 7 Submit the completed application before the deadline 8 Save and print the confirmation page for reference
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Important question
1. What is the exam date for DRDO CEPTAM-11 Recruitment 2026?
The examination is scheduled for 23 March 2026 .
2. How many vacancies are available in this recruitment?
There are 764 total vacancies for different posts.
3. Which posts are included in CEPTAM-11 recruitment?
The recruitment includes:Senior Technical Assistant-B Technician-A
4. What is the last date to apply for DRDO CEPTAM-11?
The last date to submit the application form was 11 January 2026 .
5. What is the minimum qualification for Technician-A?
Candidates must have an ITI certificate in the relevant trade .
