The Defence Research and Development Organisation has announced the DRDO CEPTAM 11 CBT 2 exam date 2026 for the Senior Technical Assistant B and Technician A posts on its official website through an official notice. The tier 2 exam is scheduled on 15th Jun 2026(Monday).
DRDO has released the tier 1 result on the official website www.drdo.gov.in. Qualified candidates should read this article for further updates regarding the city allocation & the admit card.

DRDO CEPTAM 11 Exam Date 2026: Overview
| DRDO CEPTAM 11 Exam Date 2026: Overview |
| Name of Recruiting Body |
Defence Research and Development Organisation |
| Exam Conducting Board |
Centre for Personnel Talent Management (CEPTAM) |
| DRDO CEPTAM Recruitment Cycle 2026 |
11th |
| Name of Posts |
Senior Technical Assistant B and Technician A |
| Vacancies under DRDO CETPAM 11 |
-
- 764
- Senior Technical Assistant B- 561
- Technician A- 203
|
| Computer-Based Test Notice Release |
26 May 2026 |
| Official Exam Date 2026 |
15 June 2026 (Monday) |
| Official Website |
drdo.gov.in |
DRDO CEPTAM 11 Result 2026 – Click Here
DRDO CEPTAM 11 Tier 2 Exam Pattern 2026
The DRDO CEPTAM 11 Exam Pattern 2026 is a blueprint of the scheme of the question paper containing the details like the number of questions, maximum marks, negative marking, exam duration, etc. The detailed exam pattern is given in the table.
STA-B Tier 2 Exam Pattern 2026
| Tier |
Subject Name |
No. of Question |
Marks |
Duration |
Tier II (Provisional
Selection)
|
Personality Test |
The test will be for 20 minutes
|
| Test specific to the subject of postcode |
120 |
120 |
120 |
Technician-A Exam Pattern 2026 for Tier 2 Exam
| Tier |
Subject Name |
No. of Question |
Marks |
Duration |
Tier II (Provisional
Selection for Trade
Test)
|
Personality Test |
The test will be for 20 minutes
|
| Test specific to the subject of postcode |
120 |
120 |
90 |
Trade Test (Qualifying in
nature) |
Specific to the trade/discipline of the postcode (Trade test will be of ITI level as per syllabus specified by DGT) in the related trade, to test the practical skills of the candidates. |
The duration of the Trade Test may vary depending on the trade. It will be mentioned in the admission card issued to candidates. |
DRDO CEPTAM 11 Minimum Qualifing Marks 2026
Candidates must score the required qualifying marks decided by DRDO to move to the next stage of the recruitment process. Only qualified candidates will proceed further. Applicants can check post-wise and category-wise minimum qualifying marks table below.
| Name of Posts |
Category |
Qualifying Percentage |
| Senior Technical Assistant-B |
UR/OBC/EWS |
40% |
| SC/ST/PwBD |
35% |
| Technician-A (Tech-A) |
UR/OBC/EWS |
40% |
| SC/ST/PwBD |
35% |
DRDO CEPTAM 11 Category-Wise Vacancies 2026
| Post Name |
UR |
OBC |
ST |
SC |
EWS |
Total |
| Senior Technical Assistant-B |
249 |
136 |
43 |
83 |
50 |
561 |
| Technician-A |
103 |
44 |
13 |
25 |
18 |
203 |
| Total |
352 |
180 |
56 |
108 |
68 |
764 |
DRDO CEPTAM 11 Selection Process 2026
| DRDO CEPTAM 11 2026 Selection Process |
|
Senior Technical Assistant-B Selection Process
- CBT I: Screening Test
- CBT 2: Provisional Selection
|
|
Technician-A Selection Process
- CBT I: Screening Test
- CBT 2: Provisional Selection (short listing for trade test) + Trade Test
|
Important Documents to Carry for the DRDO CEPTAM 11 Exam Day 2026
Candidates appearing for the DRDO CEPTAM 11 CT 2 test must carry a few essential documents to the exam centre for verification. Without these documents, entry to the examination hall may not be allowed. The following items should be kept ready before leaving for the exam centre:
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Printed copy of the Admit Card.
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A valid original photo ID proof such as Aadhaar Card, PAN Card, Voter ID, Passport or Driving Licence
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Recent passport-size photographs preferably the same as used in the application form
