DRDO CEPTAM Notification 2024: Eligibility, Dates & Vacancies

DRDO Centre for Personnel Talent Management Exam 2024 ( DRDO CEPTAM )

Anangsha Patra
Updated on Dec 3, 2025 12:25 IST

By Anangsha Patra, Deputy Manager – Editorial

DRDO CEPTAM Recruitment 2025: The Defence Research and Development Organisation, Center for Personnel Talent Management, (DRDO-CEPTAM) released DRDO CEPTAM recruitment notification 2025 for Senior Technical Assistant-B (STA-B) and Technician-A posts. The application process is online and the application fee is INR 100 for General and OBC candidates. While, SC/ST/Women/PwD/ESM candidates were exempted from paying the application fee. Read below for more details on DRDO CEPTAM recruitment 2025. 

Also Read: DRDO CEPTAM dates 

Q:   What is the required educational qualification for applying to DRDO CEPTAM?
A: 

The educational qualification is different for different posts. 
For Tech A post, educational qualification is Class 10 with certification from ITI in relevant trade. 
For A & A post, required qualification is Class 10 for Clerk, Asstt Halwai-cum Cook, Vehicle Operator, Fire Engine Driver, Fireman posts. The qualification for  Stenographer, Administrative Assistant (English Typing), Administrative Assistant (Hindi Typing), Store Assistant, A (English Typing), Store Assistant (Hindi Typing), Security Assistant posts is Class 12 pass

For MTS, the required qualification is Class 10 or equivalent.

Q:   What is DRDO CEPTAM exam pattern for MTS?
A: 

The MTS post exam pattern is divided into two Tiers. The exam is conducted online. Tier 1 is for screening. Tier 2 is considered for final selection. Candidates need to prepare well to clear the exam.

Q:   What is DRDO CEPTAM A&A recruitment?
A: 

 DRDO CEPTAM A&A recruitment is conducted for the post of Stenographer Grade-II (English Typing), Administrative Assistant ‘A’ (English Typing), Administrative Assistant ‘A’ (Hindi Typing), Store Assistant ‘A’ (English Typing) and Store Assistant ‘A’ (Hindi Typing), Security Assistant ‘A’, Clerk (Canteen Manager Grade-III), Asstt Halwai-cum Cook, Vehicle Operator ‘A’, Fire Engine Driver ‘A’ and Fireman. 

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  • DRDO CEPTAM Vacancy 2025
  • DRDO CEPTAM 2025 Exam Dates & Schedule
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DRDO CEPTAM Vacancy 2025

A total of 764 vacancies were announced for the exam.

  • Posts: Senior Technical Assistant-B, Technician-A
  • Total Vacancies:  764
  • STA-B Vacancies:   561
  • Technician-A Vacancies: 203

 

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DRDO CEPTAM 2025 Exam Dates & Schedule

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of DRDO CEPTAM 2024 exam

DatesPast Exam Dates
09 Dec ' 25

DRDO CEPTAM Application Form 2025

12 Jan ' 23

Tier 2 exam date for STA-B

06 Jan ' 23 - 11 Jan ' 23

Tier 1 exam date for Tech A post

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