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DRDO 2026: Notification, Exam Date & Vacancy
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.
Facts last verified 17 July 2026
DRDO CEPTAM-11 (results stage); walk-ins open
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
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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.