DRDO CEPTAM Recruitment 2026: DRDO Recruitment 2026 for the post of Defence Research and Development Organisation has announced an online notification for recruitment to the post of Group ‘B’ & Group ‘C’. The students from various disciplines can apply for DRDO CEPTAM Recruitment 2026. The detailed eligibility, Requirements, Salary, and application process are given below.
About DRDO: The Defence Research and Development Organisation was founded in 1958. Its parent agency is the Ministry of Defence and the agency executive is Dr. G. Satheesh Reddy (Chairman of DRDO). The headquarters is in New Delhi. It is India’s largest and most diverse research organization. Around 30,000 employees including 5000 scientists are working in DRDO.
DRDO CEPTAM Recruitment Drive 2026:
| Organization | DRDO |
| Job Title | Group ‘B’ (STA-B) & Group ‘C’ (TECH-A) |
| Salary | 19,900 – 1,12,400/-Month |
| Location | Across India |
| Total Vacancies | 764 Posts |
| Last Date |
01 January 2026 |
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Qualification:
- Senior Technical Assistant- B:
Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Science (B.Sc) in Engineering/ Technology/ Computer Science/ Allied Subjects from a recognized AICTE institute.
Please note that the candidates possessing higher qualification, viz Bachelor of Technology, Bachelor of Engineering Degrees etc. in any subject or discipline eligibility, shall NOT be considered for recruitment
- Technician-A:
10th Class Pass and ITI Certification in the required trade from a recognized institute.
Please note that candidates possessing higher qualification, viz., Master of Science, Doctor of Philosophy, Bachelor of Technology, Bachelor of Engineering Degrees etc. in any subject or discipline as on crucial date of eligibility, shall NOT be considered for the recruitment. Candidates with Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Science shall be eligible for recruitment to Technician-A, provided, such candidates fulfill the educational qualification requirements for Technician-A.
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Age Limit:
- Candidate must be between 18-28 years of age, as on crucial date of eligibility i.e. 01.01.2026 (upper age limit relaxable as per extant Govt. of India rules). Date of birth as filled by the candidate in the online application form should be as per 10th /Matriculation Certificate and no subsequent request for change will be considered
Relaxation:
- For OBC; 3 years
- For SC/ST; 5 years
- For PwBD: 10 years
- For PwBD (OBC): 13 years
- For PwBD (SC/ST): 15 years
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DRDO CEPTAM Vacancy 2026
| Post Name | Vacancies | Pay Matrix |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Technical Assistant-B (STA-B) | 561 | Level-6 (₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400) |
| Technician-A (Tech-A) | 203 | Level-2 (₹19,900 – ₹63,200) |
| Total | 764 |
Selection Process for DRDO CEPTAM 2026
Senior Technical Assistant:
| Tier |
Examination | Scope of Examination | Questions | Marks | Duration |
| I | CBT for Screening | Test common to all post-codes : General Science (40 Questions), General English (30 Questions), Quantitative Aptitude/General Maths (40 Questions), General Intelligence and Reasoning (40 Questions) |
150 | 150 | 120 |
| I |
CBT for Provisional Selection | Part I: *Personality Test | Test will be of 20 minutes | ||
| Part II: Test specific to subject of postcode | 120 | 120 | 120 | ||
Technician-A:
| Tier |
Examination | Scope of Examination | Questions | Marks | Duration |
| I | CBT for Screening | Test common to all post-codes : General Science (40 Questions), General English (30 Questions), Quantitative Aptitude/General Maths (40 Questions), General Intelligence and Reasoning (40 Questions) |
150 | 150 | 120 |
| I |
CBT for Provisional short listing for Trade Test |
Part I: *Personality Test | Test will be of 20 minutes | ||
| Part II: Test specific to subject of postcode | 120 | 120 | 120 | ||
| Trade Test (Qualifying in nature) | Specific to trade/discipline of post-code (Trade test will be of ITI level as per syllabus specified by DGT) in the related trade, to test the practical skills of the candidates. | The duration of Trade Test may vary depending upon the trade. It will be mentioned in the admit card issued to candidates. |
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DRDO CEPTAM Application Fee-
| Post | Category | App. Fee (Non-Refundable) | Refundable Fee | Total to Pay |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| STA-B | UR/OBC/EWS/MSP | ₹ 250/- | ₹ 500/- | ₹ 750/- |
| SC/ST/PwBD/Women/ESM | Nil | ₹ 500/- | ₹ 500/- | |
| Tech-A | UR/OBC/EWS/MSP | ₹ 100/- | ₹ 500/- | ₹ 600/- |
| SC/ST/PwBD/Women/ESM | Nil | ₹ 500/- | ₹ 500/- |
How to Apply for DRDO CEPTAM Recruitment Drive 2026?
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Candidates should possess a working mobile number and a valid & active personal email ID CEPTAM will not entertain
any request for change of mobile number & email address at any stage of recruitment process. -
Candidates are advised to submit online applications much before the closing date and not to wait till last
date, to avoid the possibility of network congestion or failure to login to the website on account of heavy
rush/load on the website during the closing hours/days. -
CEPTAM will not be responsible, if candidates are not able to submit their applications within the last date due to the
aforesaid reasons. -
Candidates must review their application before final submission.
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Candidates are required to make online payment of application fee.
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Eligibility of the candidate will be considered on the basis of the information furnished in the online application form and
documents uploaded. Hence, candidates are advised to fill the application form carefully. -
All candidates must apply online through the link available on DRDO website (https://www.drdo.gov.in) under section
“Offerings” and displayed at “Vacancies”. Clicking on the Hyperlink “Click here to apply”, shall redirect the
applicant to the Online Application portal. -
Please read the instructions carefully available on Online Application Portal
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Please read the job instructions and requirements carefully before applying. If your Resume / CV is shortlisted, you will receive all communications from the organization via your registered email address. Keep checking your inbox and even the spam mail for the next round once your Resume has been shortlisted.
