The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has officially extended the registration deadline of its long-awaited CEPTAM-11 recruitment process, giving applicants more time to secure a chance to join India’s top defence research organisation. The registration window, originally scheduled to close on January 1, 2026, will now remain open until January 11, 2026, providing vital support to candidates who may have missed the previous deadline.
CEPTAM-11 Recruitment: Key Highlights
Total Vacancies: 764 technical posts.
Major Positions:
Application Deadline: January 11, 2026
Due Date of Fee Payments: January 13, 2026.
Correction Window: January 14-16, 2026
Why This Extension Matters
One of the largest campaigns of DRDO is the CEPTAM-11 recruitment, which was intended to enhance the technical workforce of the organisation. This extension will allow more candidates to apply with 764 vacancies, most of which are in STA-B positions, and they will not have to worry about missing the opportunity because of the holiday season or technical delays. This is a golden opportunity for thousands of engineering and science graduates to work in the defence innovation ecosystem in India.
CEPTAM-11 Recruitment: Eligibility
Age Requirement: The applicants should be aged between 18 and 28 years on January 1, 2026.
Date of Birth Check: The date of birth typed in the application should correspond to the Class 10/ Matriculation certificate. It will not accept any changes in the future.
Educational Qualification: Applicants should possess the required technical and academic qualifications for each post (Senior Technical Assistant-B and Technician-A).
Other Requirements:
During the recruitment process, a valid mobile number and an active personal email ID are required.
Applicants must make sure that they meet all the eligibility requirements prior to application, since incomplete or wrong information can result in disqualification.
CEPTAM-11: Application Process
Candidates can only submit their applications online through the DRDO official website, drdo.gov.in, through the CEPTAM-11 link. Applicants are required to fill in the required personal and academic details, upload the relevant documents and pay the fee on or before January 13, 2026. Candidates can make corrections in their application forms from January 14-16, 2026.
Therefore, it is very important for candidates to ensure that all the details are correct at the time of the final submission, as they will not be able to make any changes after that. For detailed steps on how to apply for DRDO CEPTAM 11, check CEPTAM-11 Application Process.
CEPTAM-11 Recruitment: Selection Procedure
Centre for Personnel Talent Management (CEPTAM), which is the manpower selection wing of DRDO, will be used in the recruitment process. The stages of selection are:
Candidates who pass all the stages will only be included in the final merit list.
Why You Should Apply Now
As the defence sector in India is growing at a very fast rate, a job in DRDO not only provides job security and prestige but also an opportunity to work on the latest projects that have a direct influence on national security. The long deadline is a second chance that is hard to come by fail to meet it, and one may have to wait years before the next big recruitment process.
