DRDO Recruitment 2025: Application window opens for 764 posts, check eligibility and other details here

DRDO Recruitment 2025: The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) begins the online registration window for the CEPTAM-11 recruitment drive from December 11, 2025. The Centre for Personnel Talent Management (CEPTAM) has already released a brief notice announcing 764 vacancies for the positions of Senior Technical Assistant-B (STA-B) and Technician-A (TECH-A). The application link is now active until January 1, 2026, on www.drdo.gov.in, and candidates have the opportunity to apply for two of DRDO’s most prestigious technical positions. 

Important Dates 

• Notification release date: 9th December, 2025
• Registration window opens on: 11th December, 2025
• Last date to apply: 1st January, 2026

Vacancy Details

• 561 vacancies for Senior Technical Assistant-B (STA-B)

• 203 vacancies for Technician-A (Tech-A)

Eligibility Criteria for DRDO Recruitment 2025

For Senior Technical Assistant-B (STA-B)

• B.Sc. Degree (in subjects like Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Psychology, Geology)
  OR

• Diploma in Engineering/Technology (Mechanical, Electrical, Computer Science, Civil, Electronics, Metallurgy, etc.)

For Technician-A (Tech-A)

• 10th Pass

• ITI Certificate in the relevant trade (Fitter, Electrician, Electronics, COPA, Welder, Turner, Draughtsman, etc.)

For post-wise eligibility criteria details, please refer to the detailed notification PDF.

Age Limit (as on 01 Jan 2026)

• Minimum: 18 years

• Maximum: 28 years

• Relaxations apply for OBC, SC, ST, PwBD, Ex-Servicemen, Women, and departmental candidates.