DRDO CEPTAM-11 Tier-II Exam Date 2026 Out – Check Schedule & Details

Introduction

Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has officially released the Tier-II exam date for CEPTAM-11 recruitment 2026. Candidates who qualified in Tier-I can now check the complete exam schedule below. The Tier-II examination is scheduled to be held on 15 June 2026. All eligible candidates are advised to download their admit cards and prepare accordingly. This is a great opportunity for those seeking Sarkari Jobs in the technical field.

Organization Overview

Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is a premier research and development organization under the Ministry of Defence, Government of India. DRDO is responsible for developing cutting-edge defence technologies and systems. It regularly conducts recruitment drives like CEPTAM (Centre for Personnel Talent Management) to hire talented individuals for various technical and administrative posts.

Post Details

DRDO CEPTAM-11 recruitment is for the posts of Senior Technical Assistant-B (STA-B) and Technician-A (Tech-A). The total number of vacancies is 764, with 561 for STA-B and 203 for Tech-A. Selected candidates will be placed across various DRDO laboratories and establishments in India.

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree in Science (B.Sc) or Diploma in Engineering/Technology in relevant discipline for STA-B posts, and Matriculation (10th) with ITI certificate in relevant trade for Technician-A posts. Detailed eligibility is available in the official notification.

Age Limit

The age limit for STA-B is 18-28 years, and for Technician-A is 18-27 years as of the application closing date. Age relaxation is applicable as per government norms for SC/ST/OBC/Ex-Servicemen and other reserved categories.

Application Fee

The application fee for General/OBC candidates is ₹100, while for SC/ST/PWD/Women candidates it is nil. Payment can be made online via net banking, credit card, debit card, or UPI.

Selection Process

The selection process consists of three stages: Tier-I (Computer Based Test), Tier-II (Computer Based Test), and Skill/Trade Test followed by Document Verification. Candidates must qualify in each stage to proceed to the next.

Important Dates

How to Apply

Candidates can follow these steps to check and download the DRDO CEPTAM-11 Tier-II exam date notification:

1. Visit the official website of DRDO at drdo.gov.in
2. On the homepage, look for the "What's New" or "Recruitment" / "CEPTAM" section
3. Find and click on the link titled "DRDO CEPTAM-11 Tier-II Exam Date 2026"
4. The notification PDF will open in a new window
5. Read all details carefully including exam date, timing, and reporting time
6. Download and save the PDF for future reference
7. Take a printout of the notification for your records