Overview
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has released the Tier-II Answer Key for the CEPTAM-11 recruitment of Senior Technical Assistant-B and Technician-A posts. The exam was held on 15 June 2026. Candidates can check the answer key on the official DRDO website. The application process started on 11 December 2025 and ended on 11 January 2026. A total of 764 vacancies are available. Eligibility includes a B.Sc degree or Diploma in Engineering for Senior Technical Assistant-B and ITI certification for Technician-A.
Important Dates
Start Date
11-12-2025
Last Date
11-01-2026
Exam Date
23-03-2026
Admit Card
20-03-2026
Result Date
25-05-2026
Fee Payment Last Date
13-01-2026
Exam City Details
13-03-2026
Answer Key
25-03-2026
Tier-II Exam Date
15-06-2026
Tier-II Admit Card
12-06-2026
Tier-II Answer Key
18-06-2026
Age Limit Details
Age Limit
Minimum Age: 18 Years, Maximum Age: 28 Years
Age as on
01-01-2026
Application Fee Details
Gen / OBC / EWS / MSP (STA Post)
₹750
Gen / OBC / EWS / MSP (Tech. A Post)
₹600
SC / ST / PH / ESM / All Female (Both Posts)
₹500
Fees Refund (General / OBC / EWS / MSP)
₹500
Fees Refund (SC / ST / PH / All Female)
₹500
Vacancy Details
Total Vacancy
764
Senior Technician Assistant-B
561
Technician-A
203
Eligibility Criteria
Senior Technician Assistant-B: B.Sc degree or Diploma in Engineering in the relevant trade
Technician-A: ITI certification in the relevant trade
Technician-A: ITI certification in the relevant trade
How to Apply
Candidates can apply online through the official DRDO website by filling out the application form and paying the required fee using Debit Card, Credit Card, Internet Banking, IMPS, or Cash Card/Mobile Wallet.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: When will the DRDO CEPTAM-11 Tier-II answer key 2026 be released?
A: The answer key is released after the examination on the official DRDO website.
A: The answer key is released after the examination on the official DRDO website.
Q: What is the DRDO CEPTAM-11 Tier-II Answer Key?
A: It is the official answer sheet released by DRDO to help candidates check their responses and estimate their scores.
A: It is the official answer sheet released by DRDO to help candidates check their responses and estimate their scores.
Q: How can candidates check the DRDO CEPTAM-11 Tier-II Admit Card?
A: Candidates can check the exam city by logging into the portal using their Registration Number/Application Number and Date of Birth or Password.
A: Candidates can check the exam city by logging into the portal using their Registration Number/Application Number and Date of Birth or Password.
Q: Is the exam city slip the same as the admit card?
A: No, the exam city slip is not the admit card. It only provides information about the exam city. The admit card will be released separately.
A: No, the exam city slip is not the admit card. It only provides information about the exam city. The admit card will be released separately.
Q: What is the official website for DRDO?
A: The official website for DRDO is https://www.drdo.gov.in/drdo/en/offerings/vacancies.
A: The official website for DRDO is https://www.drdo.gov.in/drdo/en/offerings/vacancies.
Q: What are the eligibility criteria for Senior Technician Assistant-B?
A: Candidates must have a B.Sc degree or a Diploma in Engineering in the relevant trade.
A: Candidates must have a B.Sc degree or a Diploma in Engineering in the relevant trade.
Q: What are the eligibility criteria for Technician-A?
A: Candidates must have ITI certification in the relevant trade.
A: Candidates must have ITI certification in the relevant trade.
Q: What is the application fee for General category candidates?
A: The application fee for General category candidates is ₹750 for STA Post and ₹600 for Tech. A Post.
A: The application fee for General category candidates is ₹750 for STA Post and ₹600 for Tech. A Post.
Q: What is the age limit for DRDO CEPTAM-11 recruitment?
A: The age limit is 18 to 28 years as on 01 January 2026.
A: The age limit is 18 to 28 years as on 01 January 2026.
Q: How can candidates apply for DRDO CEPTAM-11?
A: Candidates can apply online through the official DRDO website by filling out the application form and paying the required fee.
A: Candidates can apply online through the official DRDO website by filling out the application form and paying the required fee.