I was looking through the new CEPTAM-11 update from DRDO, and the first thing that stuck with me was how quietly they announced it despite the number being pretty big — 764 vacancies. It’s almost like they dropped the info and stepped back, expecting everyone to figure it out. Most of these seats are for Senior Technical Assistant-B, and the rest fall under Technician-A. I kept glancing at the numbers again because STA-B alone takes up well over five hundred, which kind of shows where the workload is heavier inside DRDO.
Anyway, instead of trying to remember the numbers, it made more sense to put them in a small table:
Vacancy Overview
| Post | Vacancies |
| Senior Technical Assistant-B (STA-B) | 561 |
| Technician-A (Tech-A) | 203 |
| Total | 764 |
The pay scales are already mentioned too, and they give you a decent idea of where each post stands. STA-B sits in a higher band, Level 6, while Tech-A is in Level 2. It’s not shocking, considering one is more academic/discipline-driven and the other is trade-oriented.
Pay Scale
| Post | Level | Approx. Monthly Pay Range |
| STA-B | Level 6 | ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400 |
| Tech-A | Level 2 | ₹19,900 – ₹63,200 |
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There’s the usual government age criteria too — between 18 and 28. I don’t think anyone expected something different here. What actually varies is the educational requirement, and since this is only a short notice, a lot of the fine details aren’t out yet. But the general pattern stays the same every cycle: degrees or diplomas for STA-B, ITI or equivalent trades for Technician-A.
Basic Eligibility Snapshot
| Criteria | STA-B | Technician-A |
| Age Limit | 18–28 years (with relaxations as per rules) | 18–28 years (with relaxations) |
| Educational Background | Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in relevant discipline | ITI / Trade-relevant qualification |
The application window opens on 9 December 2025. I remember thinking this feels pretty soon for people who like to prepare things calmly — documents, photos, signatures, all that stuff. And since the detailed notification isn’t public yet, everyone is kind of waiting with half the picture in mind.
I also spent a moment going over the exam pattern because DRDO doesn’t usually shift away from its usual setup. STA-B tends to have two tiers of CBT — the first one general, the second one based on whatever subject you applied for. Technician-A has CBT first and then a skill/trade test. It’s pretty much the way they’ve been doing things for years.
Selection Process (Expected Pattern)
| Post | Tier I | Tier II |
| STA-B | CBT (General/Screening) | CBT (Subject-Specific) |
| Technician-A | CBT | Trade/Skill Test |
While reading everything, I kept thinking about how DRDO always ends up attracting a mix of people. A diploma holder in electronics sees hope here. A B.Sc student in some lab field suddenly imagines themselves working in defense labs. And ITI folks often treat Technician-A as a stable entry into a respected organization.
The only thing I’d personally stress — even though I’m just going through the short notice — is that once the full advertisement drops, it’s worth double-checking the exact discipline list. Sometimes a small difference in course name creates confusion, and it’s easier to avoid that early.
For now, we just have the skeleton: vacancy count, pay levels, age criteria, and selection outline. The rest will fall into place when the full notification appears, but this is enough to decide whether you want to start preparing or at least keep an eye on the calendar.
It’s basically DRDO’s new hiring round for technical posts. They do this every few years, and this time they’re opening seats mostly for STA-B and Technician-A. Nothing complicated — just their usual recruitment cycle, but with a pretty big number of vacancies.
A lot more than I expected — 764 in total. Most of them are for STA-B, and the rest are for Technician-A. If you’ve been waiting for a DRDO opening, this is one of the bigger ones.
It’s the standard 18 to 28 years. They’ll allow relaxations depending on category, but the basic range doesn’t change much.
Totally understandable. STA-B sits in a higher pay level — starts somewhere in the mid-thirty-thousand range and can climb pretty well. Technician-A is more modest, around twenty thousand at the start, but it’s still a central government job with steady growth.
The form goes live on 9 December 2025. So, there’s a bit of time, but not too much — enough to get your documents sorted and keep an eye on the detailed notification.
It’s the usual two-stage computer-based setup. First is more general just to filter people, and the second focuses on the subject you’re applying for. If you’re comfortable with your basics, it feels manageable.
Yes, after the CBT. Since it’s a trade-oriented role, they want to see whether you actually know the hands-on part of the job. It’s nothing unexpected — DRDO has been doing it this way for years.
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