764 Posts: DRDO Recruitment 2026, Last Date Extended
Post Name : Senior Technical Assistant-B (STA-B) & Technician-A (Tech-A)
No of Posts : 764
Eligibility Criteria :
CEPTAM invites applications from eligible candidates for the posts of Senior Technical Assistant-B and Technician-A.
Minimum required essential qualification for each post, including subject-wise and trade-wise details, will be specified in the detailed advertisement on DRDO website.
Candidates must possess the required educational qualifications and documents such as photo ID, certificates in support of qualification, reservation and relaxation as applicable.
Age limit for both STA-B and Technician-A is 18–28 years; relaxation in upper age limit will be given as per extant rules of Government of India.
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Vacancy Details :
| Post Name | Total Posts |
|---|---|
| Senior Technical Assistant-B (STA-B) | 561 |
| Technician-A (Tech-A) | 203 |
| Total | 764 |
Age Limit :
For Senior Technical Assistant-B (STA-B): 18 to 28 years (age relaxation as per Government of India rules).
For Technician-A (Tech-A): 18 to 28 years (age relaxation as per Government of India rules).
Application Fee :
Application fee details are not mentioned in this short advertisement and will be provided in the detailed advertisement on DRDO website.
Salary/Stipend :
Senior Technical Assistant-B (STA-B): Pay Structure Level 6 (Rs. 35,400–1,12,400) as per 7th CPC.
Technician-A (Tech-A): Pay Structure Level 2 (Rs. 19,900–63,200) as per 7th CPC.
Other allowances and benefits will be as per Government of India and DRDO rules applicable to these pay levels.
Selection Process :
Selection process details including mode of examination, tiers, and marking scheme will be provided in the detailed advertisement on DRDO website.
Candidates must carefully read the selection process and other instructions in the detailed advertisement before submitting their online application.
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How To Apply :
Applications must be submitted only through online mode as per the registration link provided in the detailed advertisement on www.drdo.gov.in.
Candidates are advised to be ready with updated documents such as photo ID, certificates supporting essential qualification, reservation and relaxation before starting the online application.
Candidates should go through the detailed advertisement carefully before filling up the online application form.
All interested candidates are requested to follow the DRDO website for further updates and activation of the online application link.
Important Dates :
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Crucial Date of Eligibility | 01.01.2026 |
| Opening Date for Online Application | 11.12.2025 |
| Closing Date for Submission of Online Application | 11.01.2026 (23:55 Hours) |
| Last Date of Application Fee Payment | 13.01.2026 (23:55 Hours) |
| Correction Window Dates | 16.01.2026 – 06.01.2026 (23:55 Hours) |
| Date of Tier-I Exam (CBT) | To be announced on DRDO websit |
Instructions :
This advertisement is purely indicative in nature; complete information will be in the detailed advertisement.
Candidates must visit DRDO official website (www.drdo.gov.in) and navigate to “Vacancies” under “Offerings” menu for the detailed advertisement and registration link.
Candidates should carefully read all instructions, eligibility criteria, crucial dates, selection process and other details before filling the online form.
Applicants are advised to keep ready all relevant documents including photo ID, qualification certificates and reservation/relaxation certificates for uploading or verification as required.
Candidates must regularly follow the DRDO website for updates and any further notices related to CEPTAM-11 recruitment.
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