DRDO CEPTAM (STA-B & Technician-A) 2026 application
Photo JPG 100-200 KB and signature JPG 80-150 KB (official CEPTAM-11 FAQ; no pixel size); Tier-I and Tier-II CBT; Technician-A also has a qualifying ITI-level trade test; no typing test in CEPTAM-11.
Current cycle: 2026 notice Checked in the official notice
Source: DRDO Advertisement No. CEPTAM-11 (short advt 04.12.2025): 561 Senior Technical Assistant-B and 203 Technician-A posts, DRTC; applications 11.12.2025 to 11.01.2026 (Corrigendum-1) · last checked 13 Nov 2026
Change history (1)
- — Added from the official notice.
Can I apply?
| Age | 18–28 years on 01-01-2026 |
|---|---|
| Education | Class 10 (more for some posts) |
| Age relaxation | OBC +3, SC +5, ST +5, PwBD +10 years |
| Final-year students | Cannot apply |
Fill the form: upload sizes
| Photo | No pixel or cm size given. The advertisement only says 'Recent color Photograph (only .jpeg/.jpg format)'; the KB range is from DRDO's official CEPTAM-11 FAQ (Q.38), not from the advertisement itself. Recent colour photograph Only .jpeg/.jpg format Bring two recent passport-size colour photos to the exam centre |
|---|---|
| Signature | No pixel or cm size given; KB range from the official CEPTAM-11 FAQ (Q.38). Scanned copy of the candidate's signature Only .jpeg/.jpg format |
| Class 10 / matriculation certificate (age proof) | JPG/JPEG/PDF, 100 KB - 1 MB (FAQ p.8, Q.38) |
| EQR (educational qualification) certificates, scanned in true colour | JPG/JPEG/PDF, 100 KB - 1 MB (FAQ p.8, Q.38; Advt p.12 para 3.3(i)(iv)) |
| Certificate in support of relaxation / reservation (SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS/PwBD/MSP/ESM) | JPG/JPEG/PDF, 100 KB - 1 MB (FAQ p.8, Q.38) |
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Form-filling checklist
Form-filling checklist
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Gather documents: upload with the application
- Recent colour photograph (JPG/JPEG)
- Scanned signature (JPG/JPEG)
- EQR (educational qualification) certificates in true colour, showing date of issue or result
- Class 10 certificate (age proof)
- Reservation / relaxation certificates (SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS/PwBD/MSP/ESM) in the prescribed formats
- OBC-NCL self-declaration (Annexure-III) with OBC certificate (Annexure-II)
- Disability certificate (Annexure-V/VI) for PwBD
- Equivalency certificate for ex-servicemen with different qualification
- and 2 more
Bring to document verification
- Class 10 certificate (proof of date of birth and names)
- Educational qualification certificates as on 01.01.2026
- SC/ST certificate (Annexure-I format)
- OBC-NCL certificate (Annexure-II) valid on the crucial date
- PwBD certificate
- EWS Income & Asset certificate (Annexure-IV)
- ESM / MSP and other relaxation certificates; ESM discharge certificate (Annexure-X(B))
- No Objection Certificate from employer (Annexure-XI) for government / PSU / departmental candidates
- and 2 more
Study
Questions
What is the photo size for DRDO CEPTAM (STA-B & Technician-A)?
No pixel or cm size given. The advertisement only says 'Recent color Photograph (only .jpeg/.jpg format)'; the KB range is from DRDO's official CEPTAM-11 FAQ (Q.38), not from the advertisement itself. Recent colour photograph Only .jpeg/.jpg format Bring two recent passport-size colour photos to the exam centre
What is the signature size for DRDO CEPTAM (STA-B & Technician-A)?
No pixel or cm size given; KB range from the official CEPTAM-11 FAQ (Q.38). Scanned copy of the candidate's signature Only .jpeg/.jpg format
What is the age limit for DRDO CEPTAM (STA-B & Technician-A)?
18–28 years on 01-01-2026. Upper age relaxation (years): OBC 3, SC 5, ST 5, PwBD 10. Check your own eligibility
Can final-year students apply for DRDO CEPTAM (STA-B & Technician-A)?
No. The notice requires the qualification to be complete by its cut-off date.
Where do these numbers come from?
From the official notice: DRDO Advertisement No. CEPTAM-11 (short advt 04.12.2025): 561 Senior Technical Assistant-B and 203 Technician-A posts, DRTC; applications 11.12.2025 to 11.01.2026 (Corrigendum-1) (2026). Always confirm with the notice for your cycle before submitting.