DRDO CEPTAM Recruitment 2026: The Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) has announced its Recruitment 2026 drive for Group B & C posts with 764 vacancies across India. A student with having 10th Pass/ ITI/ BSc or Diploma degree in various disciplines can apply for the DRDO CEPTAM Recruitment drive 2026. Interested and eligible candidates can read more details below.

About DRDO:

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is India’s premier military R&D agency under the Ministry of Defence, focused on achieving self-reliance in defence tech, developing advanced weapon systems like Tejas (LCA) & Agni missiles, and equipping Indian Armed Forces with state-of-the-art tools, working across areas from aeronautics to life sciences with its motto “Balasya Mulam Vigyanam” (Strength’s Origin is in Science).

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DRDO CEPTAM Recruitment 2026:

Organization Name The Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO)
Post Name Group ‘B’ (STA-B) & Group ‘C’ (TECH-A)
 Salary ₹19,900 – 1,12,400/-Month
Job Location Across India
JobType Government Jobs
Vacancies 764 Posts
Application Mode Online
Last date to apply 01 January 2026

*The salary/stipend (if stated) here is an estimation and has been collected from various sources such as Glassdoor, Ambitionbox, Quora etc. We do not guarantee the accuracy of the stated amount.

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DRDO Job Openings 2026 – Educational Qualifications

  • 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.

    DRDO CEPTAM Recruitment Details-

    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

    DRDO CEPTAM Jobs 2026 – 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

    Age Relaxation – DRDO Recruitment 2026:

    • Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Tribe – 5 years
    • Other Backward Classes (Non-creamy layer) – 3 years
    • Persons with Benchmark Disability (PwBD) – 10 Years
    • Persons affected by 1984 riots – 5 years
    • Widows, divorced women and women legally separated from their husbands who have not remarried – Upto 35 years for General/EWS, 38 years for OBC and 40 years for SC/ST candidates

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    Selection Process of DRDO CEPTAM Careers:

    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.

     

    DRDO CEPTAM Job Openings 2026 – 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/-

      Important Dates-

      Event Date
      Last Date to Apply 1st January 2026
      Last Date for Fee Payment 3rd January 2026
      Correction Window 4th – 6th January 2026

      How to Apply for DRDO CEPTAM Recruitment 2026?

      To apply for this Off Campus Drive, interested candidates must follow the procedure outlined below:

      1. Click on the “Apply here” button provided below. You will be redirected to the official career page.
      2. Go to the “Recruitment” or “Careers” section.
      3. Click the link for Notification 2026.
      4. Download the detailed notification for future reference.
      5. Pay the application fee if applicable.
      6. Submit the application form before Last date , and print the submit page for reference.

      If you face any issues while applying. Do let us know in the comment section.

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