DRDO CEPTAM 11 Recruitment 2025

Created by Sayooj NS in News 3 Dec 2025

The DRDO CEPTAM 11 Recruitment 2025 is a major drive by the Defence Research & Development Organisation to fill 764 technical vacancies for Senior Technical Assistant-B (STA-B) and Technician-A (Tech-A) posts. This central government job offers a stable and prestigious career with attractive salary packages under the 7th CPC.

📅 Key Details and Dates

Event	Post Name	Total Vacancies	Pay Level (7th CPC)	Tentative Start Date
Recruitment	All Posts	764	Level 2 & 6	09 December 2025
Vacancy Breakdown	STA-B (Post Code 01)	561	Level 6 (₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400)
	Technician-A (Tech-A) (Post Code 02)	203	Level 2 (₹19,900 – ₹63,200)

Registration Start Date: The online application link is tentatively scheduled to open on 09 December 2025.
Application Fee: ₹100/- for General/OBC/EWS; Nil for SC/ST/PwBD/ESM/Women candidates.
Official Website: drdo.gov.in is the official source for application and detailed notification.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must fulfill the following educational and age requirements:

Educational Qualification

Senior Technical Assistant-B (STA-B):
- Bachelor’s Degree in Science (B.Sc) OR a Three-year Diploma in Engineering or Technology in a relevant discipline (e.g., Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Computer Science) from an AICTE recognized Institute.
Technician-A (Tech-A):
- Class 10th (Matriculation) pass AND a valid ITI Certificate (NTC/NAC) in the relevant trade (e.g., Fitter, Electrician, COPA, Welder).

Age Limit (As per Short Notice)

STA-B: 18 to 29 Years.
Tech-A: 18 to 28 Years.
- Note: Age relaxation for reserved categories (SC/ST/OBC/PwBD/ESM) is applicable as per Government of India rules.

📝 Selection Process and Exam Pattern

The selection process is a two-tier system, and the exam format is a Computer-Based Test (CBT).

1. Senior Technical Assistant-B (STA-B) Selection

The process involves two tiers of Computer-Based Tests:

Tier-I (CBT for Screening):
- Nature: Screening Test (Marks are for shortlisting only).
- Content: Common to all disciplines. Includes Quantitative Ability/Aptitude, General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Awareness, English Language (Basic Knowledge), and General Science.
- Expected Pattern: 120 Questions, 120 Marks, 90 Minutes.
Tier-II (CBT for Provisional Selection):
- Nature: Final Selection Test.
- Content: Questions are specific to the candidate's technical discipline (Trade-specific).
- Expected Pattern: 100 Questions, 100 Marks, 90 Minutes.

2. Technician-A (Tech-A) Selection

The process involves a CBT followed by a Trade Test:

Tier-I (CBT for Provisional Selection):
- Nature: Selection Test (Provisional selection is based on merit in this Tier).
- Content (Section A): Quantitative Ability/Aptitude, General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Awareness, English Language (Basic Knowledge) - Expected to be 40 Questions total.
- Content (Section B): Questions specific to the candidate's ITI trade/discipline - Expected to be 80 Questions.
- Expected Pattern: 120 Questions (40+80), 120 Marks, 90 Minutes.
Tier-II (Trade Test):
- Nature: Qualifying in Nature.
- Content: Practical tests to assess hands-on skills related to the specific ITI trade. This test will be approximately one to two hours long.

Note: There is no negative marking expected in the CBT exams.

💻 How to Apply Online (Tentatively from Dec 09, 2025)

The application process is exclusively online through the official DRDO website.

Visit the Official Website: Go to drdo.gov.in and navigate to the Careers or CEPTAM section.
New Registration: Register using a valid Email ID and Mobile Number.
Fill Application Form: Log in with the generated credentials and accurately complete all personal, educational, and communication details.
Upload Documents: Upload scanned copies of your Photograph, Signature, 10th Certificate, and Essential Qualification Certificates (Degree/Diploma/ITI) as per the specified format.
Pay Application Fee: Submit the application fee online (₹100 for applicable categories).
Final Submission: Review the entire form, submit it, and take a printout of the confirmation page for future reference.

🔬 DRDO CEPTAM 11 Syllabus (Expected)

1. Senior Technical Assistant-B (STA-B) Syllabus

The STA-B selection involves two tiers of Computer-Based Tests (CBT).

Tier-I: CBT (Screening Test)

(120 Questions, 120 Marks, 90 Minutes)

This section is common to all STA-B post-codes. The questions are generally of the Diploma/Degree level.

Subject	Expected Topics
Quantitative Ability/Aptitude	Number System, Simplification & Approximation, Time and Work, Speed, Distance & Time, Profit & Loss, Simple & Compound Interest, Ratio & Proportion, Averages, Percentages, Data Interpretation, Mensuration (2D & 3D).
General Intelligence & Reasoning	Analogies, Similarities and Differences, Space Visualization, Problem Solving, Analysis, Judgement, Decision Making, Visual Memory, Discrimination, Observation, Relationship Concepts (Blood Relations), Arithmetical Reasoning, Verbal and Figure Classification, Arithmetical Number Series, Coding and Decoding.
General Awareness	Current Affairs (National & International), Indian History, Indian Geography, Indian Polity, Indian Economy, Scientific Research (especially Defence/DRDO related), Sports, Books and Authors, Important Days, Awards and Honours.
English Language (Basic Knowledge)	Vocabulary, Grammar (Tenses, Articles, Subject-Verb Agreement), Error Spotting, Sentence Structure, Synonyms and Antonyms, Reading Comprehension, Cloze Test, Idioms and Phrases.
General Science	Physics, Chemistry, and Biology (up to the 10th or 12th standard level, with a focus on core concepts).

Tier-II: CBT (Provisional Selection Test)

(100 Questions, 100 Marks, 90 Minutes)

This test is specific to the candidate's technical discipline/subject.

Content: Questions will be based on the syllabus of the essential qualification (B.Sc or 3-year Diploma) in the relevant discipline.
Examples of Disciplines: Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics & Communication Engineering, Computer Science, Automobile Engineering, Instrumentation, Metallurgy, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, etc.
Preparation Focus: Core Engineering concepts, applied science, and specialized topics covered during the diploma or B.Sc. degree course.

2. Technician-A (Tech-A) Syllabus

The Tech-A selection involves a Computer-Based Test (CBT) followed by a Trade Test.

Tier-I: CBT (Provisional Selection Test)

(120 Questions, 120 Marks, 90 Minutes)

This Tier is divided into two sections:

Section	Subject	No. of Qs (Expected)	Expected Topics
Section-A	Quantitative Ability/Aptitude, General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Awareness, English Language (Basic Knowledge)	40	The syllabus is similar to the Non-Technical part of STA-B, but the difficulty level is generally matriculation (10th) level.
Section-B	Specific to Trade/Discipline	80	Trade Theory questions based on the complete syllabus of the ITI Trade (e.g., Fitter, Electrician, COPA, Welder, Machinist, etc.) for which the candidate is applying.

Tier-II: Trade Test (Qualifying in Nature)

Content: Practical test conducted to assess the candidate's hands-on skills in the specific ITI trade.
Nature: It is mandatory to qualify the Trade Test to be considered for final merit, but the marks obtained here will not be counted for the final merit list (which is based solely on Tier-I CBT score).

🚀 Next Step for Preparation

Since the detailed, official syllabus is yet to be published, your best immediate preparation step is:

Start with the Common Subjects (Tier-I): Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning, General Awareness, and English. These topics are common across many competitive exams.
Focus on the Technical Core: Revise your Diploma/B.Sc. concepts (for STA-B) or ITI Trade Theory (for Tech-A), as this section holds a high weightage and is decisive in the final selection.