| Minimum Age | 18 year old18 year old |
| Maximum Age | 28 year old28 year old |
| Age Relaxation | Age relaxation is provided according to DRDO's official guidelines for reserved categories.Age relaxation is provided according to DRDO's official guidelines for reserved categories. |
| Post Name | Total Post | Post Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Technician Assistant-BSenior Technician Assistant-B | 561561 | Candidates must have a B.Sc degree or a Diploma in Engineering in the relevant trade.Candidates must have a B.Sc degree or a Diploma in Engineering in the relevant trade. |
| Technician-ATechnician-A | 203203 |
| Name |
|---|
| Written ExamWritten Exam |
| Trade Test/ Skill TestTrade Test/ Skill Test |
| Document VerificationDocument Verification |
| Medical ExaminationMedical Examination |
| General | 600 Rs/-600 Rs/- |
| Obc | 600 Rs/-600 Rs/- |
| Ews | 600 Rs/-600 Rs/- |
| Applications open | Predicted 11th December 2026Predicted 11th December 2026 |
| Application closes | Predicted 11th December 2026Predicted 11th December 2026 |
| Exam Fee Payment End Date | Predicted 13th December 2026Predicted 13th December 2026 |
| Exam City Details Release Date |
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The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is conducting the CEPTAM-11 recruitment process for Senior Technician Assistant-B and Technician-A positions, offering a total of 764 vacancies. Candidates with a B.Sc degree, Diploma in Engineering, or ITI certification in the relevant trade were eligible to apply. The application window closed on 11 January 2026. The selection process includes multiple stages, with the Tier-II exam being the next step after the Tier-I result announcement. Applicants must download their admit card to participate in the Tier-II examination. The recruitment aims to fill technical roles in DRDO laboratories and establishments across India.
| Section | Topics |
|---|---|
| Engineering Subject (Mechanical / Electronics / Computer Science / Civil etc.)Engineering Subject (Mechanical / Electronics / Computer Science / Civil etc.) | BE/BTech-level branch syllabus aligned with GATE for the chosen branch. Mechanical — thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, machine design, manufacturing, IC engines. Electronics — analog/digital electronics, signals, networks, microprocessors, communications. Computer Science — DSA, OS, DBMS, computer networks, theory of computation, compilers. Civil — structures, geotechnical, hydraulics, transportation, environmental.BE/BTech-level branch syllabus aligned with GATE for the chosen branch. Mechanical — thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, machine design, manufacturing, IC engines. Electronics — analog/digital electronics, signals, networks, microprocessors, communications. Computer Science — DSA, OS, DBMS, computer networks, theory of computation, compilers. Civil — structures, geotechnical, hydraulics, transportation, environmental. |
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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| When will the DRDO CEPTAM-11 Tier-II Admit Card 2026 be released?When will the DRDO CEPTAM-11 Tier-II Admit Card 2026 be released? | The admit card is usually released before the examination on the official websiteThe admit card is usually released before the examination on the official website |
| What are DRDO CEPTAM-11 Tier-II Admit Card 2026?What are DRDO CEPTAM-11 Tier-II Admit Card 2026? | The admit card inform candidates about the city where their examination center will be located before the release of the admit cardThe admit card inform candidates about the city where their examination center will be located before the release of the admit card |
| How can candidates check the DRDO CEPTAM-11 Tier-II Admit Card?How can candidates check the DRDO CEPTAM-11 Tier-II Admit Card? | Candidates can check the exam city by logging into the portal using their Registration Number / Application Number and Date of Birth or PasswordCandidates can check the exam city by logging into the portal using their Registration Number / Application Number and Date of Birth or Password |
| Is the exam city slip the same as the admit card?Is the exam city slip the same as the admit card? | No, the exam city slip is not the admit card. It only provides information about the exam city. The admit card will be released separatelyNo, the exam city slip is not the admit card. It only provides information about the exam city. The admit card will be released separately |
| What is the official website for DRDO?What is the official website for DRDO? | The official website for DRDO is [Link Provided Below]The official website for DRDO is [Link Provided Below] |
| Year | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| 20262026 | 764764 |
| Sc | 500 Rs/-500 Rs/- |
| St | 500 Rs/-500 Rs/- |
| Ph Dviyang | 500 Rs/-500 Rs/- |
| Predicted 10th February 2027Predicted 10th February 2027 |
| Admit Card Release Date | Predicted 17th February 2027Predicted 17th February 2027 |
| Exam Date | Predicted 20th February 2027Predicted 20th February 2027 |
| Answer Key Release Date | Predicted 22nd February 2027Predicted 22nd February 2027 |
| Result Announcement Date | Predicted 24th April 2027Predicted 24th April 2027 |