DRDO CEPTAM Recruitment 2026: The Centre for Personnel Talent Management (CEPTAM) under the Defence Research & Development Organization (DRDO) has announced notification for the Senior Technical Assistant-B/Technician-A posts. There are 764 vacancies available for these posts. Candidates with B.Sc/ITI/Diploma qualifications are eligible to apply for this post. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online on or before 01 January 11 January 2026. The detailed eligibility and selection process for DRDO CEPTAM Jobs are explained below. Interested candidates can also try BHEL Careers.
DRDO CEPTAM Recruitment 2026 – Details:
| Company Name | DRDO Centre for Personnel Talent Management (CEPTAM) |
| Job Role | Senior Technical Assistant-B/Technician-A |
| Job Category | Govt Jobs |
| Qualification | B.Sc/ITI/Diploma |
| Total Vacancies | 764 Posts |
| Experience | Freshers |
| Salary | Rs. 19,900/- to 1,12,400/- |
| Job Location | Across India |
| Last Date | |
| Official Website | https://drdo.gov.in/drdo/ |
Detailed Eligibility for DRDO CEPTAM Careers:
Educational Qualification:
Senior Technical Assistant-B:
- Automobile Engineering:
- Diploma in Automobile Engineering or Technology recognized by AICTE.
- Chemical Engineering :
- Diploma in Chemical Engineering or Technology recognized by AICTE.
- Chemistry:
- B.Sc. degree in Chemistry from recognized University or Institute.
- Civil Engineering:
- Diploma in Civil Engineering recognized by AICTE.
- Computer Science and Engineering:
- Diploma in Computer Engineering or Technology or Computer Science or Information Technology recognized by AICTE (Courses by DOEACC or BCA or MCA are not eligible).
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering:
- Diploma Holders in Electrical & Electronics Engineering or Technology recognized by AICTE.
- Electrical Engineering:
- Diploma in Holders Electrical Engineering or Technology recognised by AICTE.
- Electronics / ECE / Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering:
- Diploma Holders in Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering or Electronics or Electronics & Communication or Technology recognized by AICTE.
- Geology:
- B.Sc. degree in Geology from recognized University or Institute
- Instrumentation Engineering:
- Diploma in Instrumentation or Instrumentation & Control or Instrumentation & Process Control Engineering or Technology recognized by AICTE.
- Instrumentation and Electronics Engineering:
- Diploma in Instrumentation & Electronics Engineering or Technology recognized by AICTE.
- Library Science:
- Degree in Science with Diploma or Degree or Post Graduate Degree in Library Science or Library and Information Science, of minimum one year duration from recognized University or Technical Board or Institute.
- Mathematics:
- B.Sc. degree in Mathematics from recognized University or Institute.
- Mechanical Engineering:
- Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or Technology or Mechanical Engineering or Technology (Production or Automobile or Refrigeration & Air Conditioning or Maintenance) recognized by AICTE.
- Metallurgical Engineering:
- Diploma in Metallurgical Engineering or Technology recognised by AICTE.
- Physics:
- B.Sc. degree in Physics from recognized University or Institute
- Psychology:
- B.Sc. degree in Psychology from recognized University or Institute
Technician-A:
- Book Binder:
- Xth Class Or equivalent from recognized Board or Institute and
- Certificate from recognised ITI in Book Binder or Offset Machine Operator cum Book Binder Trade or Offset Printing Trade or Litho-Offset machine minder.
- Carpenter:
- Xth Class Or equivalent from recognized Board or Institute and
- Certificate from recognized ITI in Carpenter Trade.
- CNC Operator:
- Xth class or equivalent from recognized board or institute.
- Certificate from recognized ITI in CNC Operator trade or CNC Programmer cum Operator trade.
- Computer Operator and Programming Assistant (COPA):
- Xth/10th standard pass or equivalent from accredited board or institute.
- Certificate from recognized ITI in COPA trade.
- Draughtsman (Mechanical):
- Xth class or equivalent from recognized board or institute.
- Certificate from recognized ITI in Draughtsman (Mechanical) trade.
- Electrician:
- Xth class or equivalent from recognized board or institute.
- Certificate from recognized ITI in Electrician or Wireman or Electrical Fitter trade.
- Electronics:
- Xth/10th standard pass or equivalent from accredited board or institute.
- Certificate from accredited ITI in Radio & TV Mechanic or Information & Communication Technology System Maintenance or IT & Electronic System Maintenance or Electronics or Electronic Mechanic or Radar Mechanic or Maintenance of Industrial Electronics trade.
- Fitter:
- Xth class or equivalent from recognized board or institute.
- Certificate from recognized ITI in Fitter or Bench Fitter trade.
- Machinist:
- Xth class or equivalent from recognized board or institute.
- Certificate from recognized ITI in Machinist trade.
- Mechanic (Motor Vehicle):
- Xth class or equivalent from recognized board or institute.
- Certificate from recognized ITI in Mechanic (Motor Vehicle) trade.
- Optical Worker:
- Xth class or equivalent from recognized board or institute.
- Certificate from recognized ITI in Optical Worker trade.
- Photographer:
- Xth class or equivalent from recognized board or institute.
- Certificate from recognized ITI in Photographer or Digital Photographer trade.
- Sheet Metal Worker:
- Xth class or equivalent from recognized board or institute.
- Certificate from recognized ITI in Sheet Metal Worker trade.
- Surveyor:
- Xth class or equivalent from recognized board or institute.
- Certificate from recognized ITI in Surveyor trade.
- Turner:
- Xth class or equivalent from recognized board or institute.
- Certificate from recognized ITI in Turner trade.
- Welder:
- Xth class or equivalent from recognized board or institute.
- Certificate from recognized ITI in Welder trade.
Age Limit (As on 01 January 2026): 18 – 28 years
Age Relaxation:
- OBC-Non Creamy Layer (NCL): 03 years
- SC / ST: 05 years
- PwBD + UR: 10 years
- PwBD + OBC-Non Creamy Layer (NCL): 13 years
- PwBD + SC / ST: 15 years
- Departmental candidates with three years continuous service in Central Government (for STA-B): 05 years
- Departmental candidates with three years continuous service in Central Government (for Tech-A): Up to 40 years
- Departmental candidates with three years continuous service in Central Government (SC / ST) (for Tech-A): Up to 45 years
- Defence personnel with disability: 03 years
- Defence personnel with disability (SC / ST): 08 years
- Ex-servicemen (ESM) (to be released / discharged within one year from crucial date of eligibility of CEPTAM-11 Advt): Period of military service plus 03 years
- Widow / divorced women / women judicially separated from their husbands who are not remarried (only for Tech-A posts): Up to 35 years
- Widow / divorced women / women judicially separated from their husbands who are not remarried (SC / ST) (only for Tech-A posts): Up to 40 years
- Meritorious sportsperson (MSP) (only for Tech-A posts): 05 years
- Meritorious sportsperson (MSP) (SC / ST) (only for Tech-A posts): 10 years
DRDO CEPTAM Vacancies: 764 Posts
Senior Technical Assistant-B: 561 Posts
- Automobile Engineering: 03 Posts
- Chemical Engineering: 15 Posts
- Chemistry: 22 Posts
- Civil Engineering: 11 Posts
- Computer Science & Engineering: 160 Posts
- Electrical & Electronics Engineering: 11 Posts
- Electrical Engineering: 47 Posts
- Electronics / ECE / E&TC Engineering: 111 Posts
- Geology: 01 Post
- Instrumentation Engineering: 06 Posts
- Instrumentation & Electronics Engineering: 02 Posts
- Library Science: 05 Posts
- Mathematics: 06 Posts
- Mechanical Engineering: 27 Posts
- Metallurgical Engineering: 12 Posts
- Physics: 18 Posts
- Psychology: 04 Posts
Technician-A: 203 Posts
- Book Binder: 03 Posts
- Carpenter: 04 Posts
- CNC Operator: 03 Posts
- COPA: 52 Posts
- Draughtsman (Mechanical): 06 Posts
- Electrician: 30 Posts
- Electronics: 31 Posts
- Fitter: 25 Posts
- Machinist: 12 Posts
- Mechanic (Motor Vehicle): 07 Posts
- Optical Worker: 02 Posts
- Photographer: 05 Posts
- Sheet Metal Worker: 03 Posts
- Surveyor: 01 Post
- Turner: 08 Posts
- Welder: 11 Posts
Salary:
- Senior Technical Assistant-B: Rs. 35,400/- to 1,12,400/- (Level 6 )
- Technician-A: Rs. 19,900/- to 63,200/- (Level 2)
Selection Process for DRDO CEPTAM Careers:
- The selection methodology involves a two-tier Computer Based Test (CBT) for both posts.
- For Tier-I & Tier-II (Part II) CBT exam, each question will carry 01 mark.
- There will be negative marking of 0.25 marks for each wrong answer in both Tier-I & Tier-II (Part II).
For Senior Technical Assistant-B (STA-B):
Screening Criteria:
- The minimum qualifying marks for Tier-I and Part II of Tier-II is 40% for UR/OBC/EWS candidates and 35% for SC/ST/PwBD candidates
- Based on Tier-I examination merit, candidates will be provisionally shortlisted for Tier-II examination in the ratio of 1:10 (No. of vacancies: No. of shortlisted candidates) subject to the condition that they secure the minimum qualifying marks.
| Tier | Mode / Type of examination | Scope of examination | No. of questions | Maximum marks | Duration of exam (mins.) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| II | CBT for Provisional Selection | Part I: Personality Test | Test will be of 20 minutes | ||
| Part II: Test specific to the subject of postcode | 120 | 120 | 120 | ||
For Technician-A (Tech-A):
Screening Criteria:
- Tier-I is for screening & Tier-II (Part-II) test is for Provisional short listing for trade test and preparing merit for provisional selection.
- The minimum qualifying marks for Tier-I and Part II of Tier-II is 40% for UR/OBC/EWS candidates and 35% for SC/ST/PwBD candidates.
- Based on Tier-I examination merit, candidates will be provisionally shortlisted for Tier-II examination in a ratio of 1:15 (No. of vacancy: No. of shortlisted candidates) subject to the condition that, they secure minimum qualifying marks in Tier-I examination.
- Based on Tier-II examination merit, candidates will be provisionally shortlisted and selected for Trade Test in a ratio of 1:8 (No. of vacancy: No. of shortlisted candidates) subject to the condition that they secure the minimum qualifying marks in Tier-II (Part-II) examination.
| Tier | Mode / Type of examination | Scope of examination | No. of questions | Maximum marks | Duration of exam (mins.) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| II | CBT for Provisional short listing for Trade Test | Part I: Personality Test | Test will be of 20 minutes | ||
| Part II: Test specific to the 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. | |||
Application Fee:
| Post | Category | App. Fee (Non-Refundable) | Refundable Fee | Total to Pay |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Senior Technical Assistant-B | UR/OBC/EWS/MSP | Rs. 250/- | Rs. 500/- | Rs. 750/- |
| SC/ST/PwBD/Women/ESM | Nil | Rs. 500/- | Rs. 500/- | |
| Technician-A | UR/OBC/EWS/MSP | Rs. 100/- | Rs. 500/- | Rs. 600/- |
| SC/ST/PwBD/Women/ESM | Nil | Rs. 500/- | Rs. 500/- |
Note: Refundable Fee – An amount of Rs. 500/- shall be refunded only to those candidates who appear in Tier-I exam.
Mode of Payment:
- Fee is to be paid online through credit card/debit card/net banking/UPI.
How to Apply for DRDO CEPTAM Recruitment 2026?
Interested and eligible candidates can apply online using the link below on or before 01 January 11 January 2026 (23.55 hours).
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Important Dates:
- Online Application Starts: 11 December 2025
- Last Date to Apply:
01 January11 January 2026 (23.55 hours) - Last Date for Fee Payment:
03 January13 January 2026 (23.55 hours) - Correction Window: 04 – 16 January 2026 (23.55 hours)
- Date of Tier-I Exam: To be announced on DRDO website
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