The Defence Research and Development Organisation has announced the DRDO CEPTAM 11 Tier 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) for 764 vacancies. Selected candidates in Tier 1 exam can download their exam card before the exam from the official website.

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) |
| Name of Posts |
- Senior Technical Assistant B
- Technician A
|
| Vacancies |
- 764
- Senior Technical Assistant B- 561
- Technician A- 203
|
| Exam Date Released |
26 May 2026 |
| Tier 2 Exam Date |
15 June 2026 (Monday) |
| Official Website |
drdo.gov.in |
DRDO CEPTAM 11 Tier 2 Exam Pattern 2026
The DRDO CEPTAM 11 Exam Pattern 2026 provides clear information on the question paper structure, including the number of questions, maximum marks, negative marking, and exam duration. The detailed DRDO CBT 2 Exam Pattern is given in the table below.
STA-B Exam Pattern for DRDO Tier 2 Exam
| Tier |
Subject Name |
No. of Questions |
Marks |
Duration |
Tier II (Provisional
Selection)
|
Personality Test |
The test will be for 20 minutes
|
| Test specific to the subject of the post code |
120 |
120 |
120 |
Technician-A Exam Pattern for Tier 2 Exam
| Tier |
Subject Name |
No. of Question |
Marks |
Duration |
Tier II (Provisional
Selection for Trade
Test)
|
Personality Test |
20 minutes
|
| Test specific to the subject of postcode |
120 |
120 |
90 Minutes |
Trade Test (Qualifying in
nature) |
Specific to the trade/discipline of the postcode in the related trade, to test the practical skills of the candidates. |
Exam duration may vary depending on the trade. |
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 (shortlisting for trade test) + Trade Test
|
Important Documents to Carry on DRDO CEPTAM 11 Tier 2 Exam Date 2026
- A valid original photo ID proof, such as Aadhaar Card, PAN Card, Voter ID, Passport or Driving Licence
- Recent passport-size photographs preferably the same as used in the application form.
- DRDO CEPTAM Tier 2 Admit Card.
