Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) has announced a new job vacancy for the post of Senior Technical Assistant-B (STA-B), Technician-A (Tech-A). This is an excellent career opportunity for job seekers. Check the eligibility, salary details, and vacancy information. Don’t miss this chance—apply now for the latest recruitment!
Last Date: Thu Jan 01 2026
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Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO), under the Ministry of Defence, Government of India, has released the official CEPTAM-11 advertisement inviting online applications for direct recruitment to various posts under the Defence Research & Development Organisation Technical Cadre (DRTC). The recruitment covers Group ‘B’ and Group ‘C’ non-gazetted, non-ministerial posts. Women candidates are encouraged to apply. All details provided below are strictly based on the official notification.
| Post Name (English) | Post Name (Hindi) | Group | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|---|---|
| Senior Technical Assistant-B (STA-B) | वरिष्ठ तकनीकी सहायक-बी | Group ‘B’ | 561 |
| Technician-A (Tech-A) | तकनीशियन-ए | Group ‘C’ | 203 |
| Post | Pay Matrix Level | Pay Scale |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Technical Assistant-B (STA-B) | Level-6 | ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400 (7th CPC) |
| Technician-A (Tech-A) | Level-2 | ₹19,900 – ₹63,200 (7th CPC) |
In addition to basic pay, selected candidates will be entitled to allowances such as Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance, Transport Allowance, Children Education Allowance, Leave Travel Concessions, Medical Facilities, CSD facility and other benefits as per Government of India rules. Recruited candidates will be covered under NPS/UPS as applicable.
Candidates must possess a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) degree or Diploma in the relevant discipline as prescribed against each post code from a recognized University/Institute/Board on the crucial date of eligibility.
Candidates must have passed Class 10th or equivalent and possess an ITI certificate or equivalent trade qualification in the relevant discipline as specified in the notification.
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 3 Years |
| SC / ST | 5 Years |
| PwBD (UR) | 10 Years |
| PwBD (OBC-NCL) | 13 Years |
| PwBD (SC/ST) | 15 Years |
| Ex-Servicemen | As per Government rules |
Reservation benefits are applicable for SC, ST, OBC (Non-Creamy Layer), EWS, Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD), Ex-Servicemen (ESM) and Meritorious Sportspersons (MSP) as per extant Government of India rules. Valid certificates in prescribed formats must be produced during document verification.
| Post | Category | Total Fee |
|---|---|---|
| STA-B | UR / OBC / EWS / MSP | ₹750 |
| Women / SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen | ₹500 | |
| Tech-A | UR / OBC / EWS / MSP | ₹600 |
| Women / SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen | ₹500 |
Candidates facing issues related to application submission, admit card or examination details must contact the Help Desk as mentioned in the official notification. DRDO will not be responsible for incorrect information submitted by candidates. All disputes are subject to the jurisdiction of courts/tribunals at Delhi only.
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