DRDO

Open

Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)

Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) recruits CEPTAM technical cadre (STA-B, Technician-A), scientist entry (via GATE) and research fellowships. Entry is through a GATE score or the organisation's own computer-based test, followed by a skill test or interview, document verification and a medical examination.

PendingVacancies

Class 10Eligibility

PendingLast date

PendingExam date

Apply online Official updates

Trusted Information

Facts are checked against linked official sources.

Last verified 2026-07-17

About Exam

Conducting body: Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)
Eligibility: Class 10
Current cycle: DRDO CEPTAM-11 (results stage); walk-ins open
Official source: DRDO vacancies portal

Highlights

Vacancies: Not announced
Application deadline: Not announced
Exam schedule: Not announced
Selection stages: 3 stages in the current guide
Negative marking: Check the current official notification

Important Dates

View full lifecycle

Not announcedNotification
Not announcedApplications open
Not announcedLast date to apply
Not announcedTier 1 exam date
Not announcedTier 2 exam date

DRDO CEPTAM-11 (results stage); walk-ins open

Apply onlineReleased

Eligibility summary

Qualification: Post-specific — ITI/diploma/degree in the relevant trade or engineering discipline
Age limit: As per the current DRDO notification, with standard category relaxations

Process

Selection process

Screening — a GATE score or the organisation's own computer-based test, by post.
Skill/trade test, group discussion or interview for shortlisted candidates.
Document verification and a pre-employment medical examination.

Exam pattern

Selection pattern: GATE score or own CBT → skill/interview → document verification & medical

Source

Official links

DRDO vacancies portalNotifications, application, admit cards and results

Continue

DRDO stage guides

ResultAdmit cardAnswer keyCutoffApply online

Compare

Related exams

ISROBEL

Recommended for you

DRDO preparation products

Current Affairs

Current Affairs Jan 2025-June 2026 Master Book

One English master PDF for SSC, railway, banking, defence and state exams, covering Jan 2025-June 2026 with source links and MCQs.

Checkout and digital-delivery status recorded807-page course book6 structured modulesFree sample before purchase

Common questions

DRDO FAQ

What is the DRDO selection process?

DRDO follows a gate score or own cbt → skill/interview → document verification & medical pattern. The exact stages and syllabus are in each cycle's official notification on https://drdo.gov.in/drdo/en/offerings/vacancies.

Where is the official DRDO notification published?

All DRDO notifications, application links, admit cards and results are published on the DRDO vacancies portal (https://drdo.gov.in/drdo/en/offerings/vacancies) — treat the portal as the authority over any third-party listing.