DRDO CEPTAM (Technician/Admin) 2026
Conducted by: Defence Research & Development Organisation
Last Date to Apply: 11 January 2026Application Closed
Official SourceKey Dates & Info
Last Date to Apply
11 January 2026
Closed
Salary
₹21,700 - ₹69,100 (Technician-A) / ₹35,400 - ₹1,12,400 (STA-B)
Age limit
18-28 years
Application Fee
General/OBC: ₹100, SC/ST/PwD: Nil
About This Exam
DRDO CEPTAM-11: 764 vacancies (STA-B: 561, Technician-A: 203). Notification Dec 11, 2025; application closed Jan 11, 2026; Tier I held Mar 23 (result declared May 25); Tier II held Jun 15, 2026. Final result pending.
Conducting Body
Defence Research & Development Organisation
Total Vacancies
764
Available Posts
Important Dates
Notification Released
11 December 2025
Application Closed
11 January 2026
Tier I (CBT-1) Completed
23 March 2026
Tier I Result Declared
25 May 2026
Tier II (CBT-2) Completed
15 June 2026
Final Result Pending
01 August 2026
Eligibility Criteria
ITI / Diploma / Graduation depending on post
Age limit
18-28 years
18-28 years
OBC: 3 years, SC/ST: 5 years
Educational Qualification
ITI for Technician-A; Graduate/Diploma for STA-B
Number of Attempts
No limit (within age)
Application Fee
General/OBC: ₹100, SC/ST/PwD: Nil
Detailed Syllabus
Exam Pattern
Selection Process
Tier I (Screening) → Tier II (Domain) → Document Verification → Final Merit
Previous Year Question Papers
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Salary & Career Growth
Salary / Pay Scale
₹21,700 - ₹69,100 (Technician-A) / ₹35,400 - ₹1,12,400 (STA-B)
Range: ₹21,700 - ₹1,12,400
DRDO CEPTAM pay scale
Plus DA, HRA, and other government allowances as applicable.
Perks & Allowances
DA, HRA, Medical, LTC, Pension, Campus facility, Canteen
Job Role & Responsibilities
Technician/Admin in DRDO defence research labs
Career Growth & Promotions
Technician → Sr. Technician → Technical Officer for tech. Admin Asst → Section Officer for admin.
Career Benefits
- ✓ Job security and pension benefits
- ✓ Regular pay commission revisions
- ✓ Government housing and medical benefits
- ✓ Career advancement through promotions
Application Process
Visit the official website and locate the online registration link for this exam
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Submit the form and download or print the confirmation page, and note your registration number for future reference
Application Fee
General/OBC: ₹100, SC/ST/PwD: Nil
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