Government strives to have a workforce which reflects gender

balance and women candidates are encouraged to apply

CENTRE FOR PERSONNEL TALENT MANAGEMENT (CEPTAM)

Scrutinize, Actualize & Recognize Human Potential

DEFENCE RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT ORGANISATION (DRDO)

बबबबब बबबब MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
बबबबबबबब
Recruitment of 1901 Vacancies for the posts of Senior Technical Assistant-B (STA-B) and Technician-A (Tech-A) under
Defence Research & Development Organisation Technical Cadre (DRTC)

ADVERTISEMENT No.: CEPTAM-10/DRTC

IMPORTANT DATES
CRUCIAL DATE OF ELIGIBILITY 23rd September 2022
OPENING DATE FOR ONLINE APPLICATION 03rd September 2022, Time: 1000 Hrs
CLOSING DATE FOR SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION 23rd September 2022, Time: 1700 Hrs
TENTATIVE DATE OF TIER-I EXAM (CBT) TO BE ANNOUNCED ON DRDO WEBSITE
Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is working under Ministry of Defence, Government of India and is responsible for Research &
Development of state-of-the-art battlefields systems required by Nation's forces viz. Army, Navy & Air Force. DRDO offers exciting and challenging career
opportunities to work on defence systems, infrastructure & related activities in a broad spectrum of subjects/disciplines at its more than 60
laboratories/establishments/units spread throughout the country. Online applications are invited for direct recruitment to the various posts under
Defence Research & Development Organisation Technical Cadre (DRTC) as per Section-1 below. Candidates are advised to read the complete
advertisement carefully, before filling up the online application form. Instructions for filling-up of online application and Frequently Asked Questions
(FAQs) are available on CEPTAM notice board of DRDO website www.drdo.gov.in. This advertisement consists of five sections. All details given in these
sections are applicable to candidates. Translation ambiguity, if any, shall be resolved by referring to the English version o f the advertisement published in
the Employment News. In case of any ambiguity, the decision of DRDO will be final. Any dispute will be subject to the courts/tribunals having jurisdiction
over Delhi only.

SECTION-1

1.1 SENIOR TECHNICAL ASSISTANT-B (STA-B): Group 'B', Non-Gazetted, Non-Ministerial

1.1.1 PAY SCALE: Pay matrix Level-6 (₹ 35400-112400) as per 7th CPC Pay Matrix and other benefits/allowances as per extant Govt. of India rules.
1.1.2 AGE LIMIT AS ON CRUCIAL DATE OF ELIGIBILITY: Candidate must be between 18 and 28 Years of age (Relaxable for SC/ST/OBC-
NCL/ESM/PwBD/Widows/Divorced Women/Women judicially separated from their husbands who are not remarried, Departmental Candidates with three
years continuous service in Central Government, Disabled Defence Services Personnel, Persons Domiciled in J&K State during the period from 01-01-1980
to 31-12-1989 as per extant Govt. of India rules).
1.1.3 ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENT (EQR): Bachelor’s degree in Science Or Diploma in Engineering or Technology or
Computer Science or Allied Subjects, recognised by All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), in the required Discipline.
Candidates must have acquired the EQR as on crucial date of eligibility for the posts they are applying. Candidates whose results of the final examination
awaiting as on crucial date of eligibility for the prescribed qualification are NOT eligible and hence should not apply. B.Sc. candidates must have read the
required subject for at least 02 years in the course of B.Sc. programme. Please note that the candidates possessing higher qualification, viz., M.Sc. or
B.Tech. or B.E. or Ph.D. degree etc., as on crucial date of eligibility, shall NOT be considered for the recruitment. Mere fulfilment of the minimum
eligibility does not entitle any candidate to claim his/her candidature for selection to any post.
1.1.4 DESCRIPTION OF VACANCIES FOR SENIOR TECHNICAL ASSISTANT-B (STA-B):
POST SUBJECT/ ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATION VACANCIES POSTING
CODE DISCIPLINE REQUIREMENT (EQR) STATION
SC ST OBC EWS UR TOTAL PwBD

B.Sc. degree in Agriculture/Agricultural Science Total 46* H1, L1,T1

0101 Agriculture 1 1 2 0 6 10
from recognised University/Institute. PwBD
Vacancies
Automobile Diploma in Automobile Engineering/Mechanical
0102 6 0 4 2 3 15 as defined A2, B2, C2, V1
Engineering Engineering (Automobile) recognised by AICTE.
below:
B.Sc. degree in Botany from recognised
0103 Botany University/Institute (candidates of ZBC etc. may 1 0 0 0 2 3 CAT A L1
also apply). [12]
Chemical Diploma in Chemical Engineering/Technology A3, B2, C1,H1, H2, J1,
0104 3 3 8 2 19 35 CAT B
Engineering recognised by AICTE. [12] K1, N1, P1
B.Sc. degree in Chemistry/Chemical Science A1,A3, B2, C1, D2, G1,
0105 Chemistry from recognised University/Institute (candidates 10 3 12 10 23 58 CAT C H1, H2, J1, J2, K1, K2,
of PCM/ZBC/PCB etc. may also apply). [12] N1, P1, T1, V1
Civil Diploma in Civil Engineering recognised by CAT D B1, B2, C1, D2, H2, J1,
0106 4 2 7 4 8 25
Engineering AICTE. [10] P1, V1
B.Sc. degree in Computer Science or Allied
Subjects from recognised University / Institute
A1, A2, B1,B2, C1, D1,
Computer Or Diploma in Computer Science /
0107 25 5 41 24 72 167 D2, H1, H2, J1, J2, K1,
Science Engineering/Technology/ Information (*Including K2, L1, M1, P1, T1, V1
Technology recognised by AICTE (Courses by 03 backlog
DOEACC/BCA/MCA are not eligible). vacancies)

Electrical &
Diploma in Electrical & Electronics Engineering A2, C1, C2, H2, K2, T1
0108 Electronics 5 0 4 2 6 17
recognised by AICTE.
Engineering
 Electrical Diploma in Electrical Engineering recognised by A1, A2, A3, B1, B2, D2,
0109 13 4 18 4 29 68
Engineering AICTE. H1, H2, P1, V1,
Electronics & Diploma in Electronics & Instrumentation B2, C1, C2, D1, H1, H2,
0110 2 2 11 3 13 31
Instrumentation recognised by AICTE. K2, L1, P1, V1
Electronics or
B.Sc. degree in Electronics from recognised
Electronics &
University/ Institute Or Diploma in Electronics or A2, A3, B1, B2, C1, C2,
Communication
0111 Electronics & Communication or Electronics & 20 14 52 23 83 192 D1, D2, H2, J2, K2, P1,
or Electronics &
Telecommunication Engineering recognised by V1
Telecommunica
AICTE.
tion Engineering
B.Sc. degree in Instrumentation from recognised
University/ Institute Or Diploma in B1, B2, C1, D1, H2, J1,
0112 Instrumentation 1 0 5 3 8 17
Instrumentation or Instrumentation & Control N1, P1
Engineering recognised by AICTE.
Degree in Science with minimum one year
B2, C2, D2, H2, J1, K1,
0113 Library Science Diploma in Library Science from recognised 2 0 8 2 11 23
K2, P1, T1, V1
University/Technical Board/ Institute.
B.Sc. degree in Mathematics from recognised
0114 Mathematics University/Institute (candidates of PCM etc. may 0 1 3 2 7 13 C1, D2, J2, P1
also apply).
Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or A1, A2, A3, B1, B2, C1,
Mechanical Mechanical Engineering (Production/Automobile/ C2, D1, D2, H1, H2, J1,
0115 40 21 60 38 135 294
Engineering Refrigeration & Air Conditioning/Maintenance J2, K2, L1, N1, P1, T1,
etc.) recognised by AICTE. V1
Diploma in Metallurgical Engineering recognised
0116 Metallurgy 5 1 5 1 9 21 B2, H2, P1
by AICTE.
B.Sc degree in Medical Laboratory Technology
(MLT) or 10+2 with Science subjects and
Medical Lab
minimum 02 year Diploma in Medical Laboratory B2, C2, D1, D2, H1, J1,
0117 Technology 1 2 4 1 8 16
Technology recognised by Central Government T1
(MLT)
or State Government with 01 year relevant
experience in a Medical Laboratory
B.Sc. degree in Photography from recognised
University/ Institute Or Diploma in Photography
0118 Photography 0 0 1 1 6 8 A3, B2, C1, D2, H2, V1
recognised by AICTE (Applied courses and
Bachelor in Fine Arts are not eligible).
B.Sc. degree in Physics from recognised
A3, B1, C1, D1, D2, H2,
0119 Physics University/Institute (candidates of PCM/PCB etc. 3 2 6 6 15 32
J2, K1, K2, N1, P1
may also apply).
B.Sc. degree in Printing Technology from
Printing recognised University/Institute Or Diploma in
0120 0 0 1 0 4 5 D2
Technology Printing Technology/Engineering recognised by
AICTE.
B.Sc. degree in Psychology from recognised
0121 Psychology 3 0 4 1 3 11 D2
University/Institute.
B.Sc. degree in Textile/Textile Chemistry from
recognised University/Institute Or Diploma in
0122 Textile 3 0 1 0 1 5 A1, B2, C1, K1
Textile Chemistry or Textile Engineering/
Technology recognised by AICTE.
B.Sc. degree in Zoology from recognised
0123 Zoology University/Institute (candidates of ZBC etc. may 1 0 2 3 3 9 D2, G1, L1, T1
also apply).
Total 149 61 259 132 474 1075 46

1.2 TECHNICIAN-A (TECH-A): Group 'C', Non-Gazetted, Non-Ministerial

1.2.1 PAY SCALE: Pay matrix Level-2 (₹ 19900-63200) as per 7th CPC Pay Matrix and other benefits/allowances as per extant Govt. of India rules.
1.2.2 AGE LIMIT AS ON CRUCIAL DATE OF ELIGIBILITY: Candidate must be between 18 and 28 Years of age (Relaxable for SC/ST/OBC-
NCL/ESM/PwBD/Widows/Divorced Women/Women judicially separated from their husbands who are not remarried, Departmental Candidates with three
years continuous service in Central Government, Disabled Defence Services Personnel, Persons Domiciled in J&K State during the period from 01-01-1980
to 31-12-1989 as per extant Govt. of India rules).
1.2.3 ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENT (EQR): (i) Xth Class pass or equivalent from a recognised Board or Institute; and (ii)
Certificate from a recognised Industrial Training Institute in the required discipline; Or Certificate of minimum one year duration from a
recognised Institution in the required discipline if the Industrial Training Institutes do not award Certificate in that discipline Or
National Trade Certificate in the required discipline; Or National Apprenticeship Certificate in the required discipline.
1.2.4 DESCRIPTION OF VACANCIES FOR TECHNICIAN-A (TECH-A):
POST TRADE/ ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATION VACANCIES POSTING
CODE DISCIPLINE REQUIREMENT (EQR) STATION
SC ST OBC EWS UR TOTAL MSP ESM PwBD

(i) Xth Class Or equivalent and (ii) Certificate Total 34

0201 Automobile 0 0 0 0 5 5 0 0 A2, B2, P1, V1
from ITI in Automobile Trade. Vacancies
 (i) Xth Class Or equivalent and (ii) Certificate as defined
0202 Book Binder from ITI in Book Binder or Offset Machine 2 3 6 2 7 20 0 0 below: D2, H2, P1
Operator cum Book Binder Trade.
(i) Xth Class Or equivalent and (ii) Certificate CAT A B2, C1, D1, G1, H2,
0203 Carpenter 2 2 3 1 4 12 0 0
from ITI in Carpenter Trade. [09]
J2, P1

(i) Xth Class Or equivalent and (ii) Certificate

0204 CNC Operator 0 0 5 0 4 9 0 0 CAT B B2, H2, P1
from ITI in CNC Operator Trade.
[08]
(i) Xth Class Or equivalent and (ii) Certificate A1, A2, A3, B2, D1,
CAT C D2, H1, H2, J1, J2,
0205 COPA from ITI in Computer Operator & 16 8 33 9 73 139 0 3 K1, K2, L1, M1, N1,
Programming Assistant (COPA) Trade. [08]
P1, T1, V1
Draughtsman (i) Xth Class Or equivalent and (ii) Certificate CAT D A1, B2, H2, J1, K1,
0206 4 3 8 5 15 35 0 0
(Mechanical) from ITI in Draughtsman (Mechanical) Trade. [09] K2, P1, V1

(i) Xth Class Or equivalent and (ii) Certificate

0207 DTP Operator from ITI in Desktop Publishing Operator 1 1 2 0 4 8 0 0 B2, D2, J1
Trade.

(i) Xth Class Or equivalent and (ii) Certificate A1, B1, B2, C1, C2,
D1, D2, G1, H1, H2,
0208 Electrician from ITI in Electrician/Wireman/Electrical 17 13 20 9 47 106 2 8
J1, K1, K2, N1, P1,
Fitter Trade. T1, V1
(i) Xth Class Or equivalent and (ii) Certificate
A2, A3, B1, B2,
from ITI in Electronics/Electronic Mechanic
C1, D1, D2, H2,
0209 Electronics /Radio & TV. Mechanic/Radar Mechanic/IT & 12 7 22 12 60 113 2 7
J1, J2, K2, L1, N1,
Electronic System Maintenance/Maintenance P1, V1
of Industrial Electronics Trade.
A2, B1, B2, C1,
(i) Xth Class Or equivalent and (ii) Certificate C2, D1, D2, G1,
0210 Fitter 17 10 30 19 51 127 4 17
from ITI in Fitter/Bench Fitter Trade. H2, J1, J2, K2, N1,
P1, V1
(i) Xth Class Or equivalent and (ii) Certificate
0211 Grinder 0 0 2 0 5 7 0 0 B2, H2, P1
from ITI in Grinder/Machinist Grinder Trade.
A2, B2, C1, C2,
(i) Xth Class Or equivalent and (ii) Certificate
0212 Machinist 12 5 22 10 40 89 2 6 D1, D2, H2, J1,
from ITI in Machinist Trade.
K2, N1, P1, V1
Mechanic (i) Xth Class Or equivalent and (ii) Certificate
0213 0 0 0 0 4 4 0 0 H1, H2, J1
(Diesel) from ITI in Mechanic (Diesel) Trade.
Mill Wright (i) Xth Class Or equivalent and (ii) Certificate
0214 0 0 0 0 8 8 0 0 B2, H2, P1
Mechanic from ITI in Mill Wright Mechanic Trade.
Motor (i) Xth Class Or equivalent and (ii) Certificate A1, A2, B2, C1,
0215 1 1 4 3 4 13 0 0
Mechanic from ITI in Motor Mechanic Trade. C2, H2, K2, P1, V1
(i) Xth Class Or equivalent and (ii) Certificate
0216 Painter 0 0 0 2 1 3 0 0 B2, H2, J2
from ITI in Painter Trade.
(i) Xth Class Or equivalent and (ii) Certificate
A1, A2, B2, C1, J1,
0217 Photographer from ITI in Photographer/Digital Photographer 3 0 2 0 6 11 0 1
K1, L1, P1
Trade.
Refrigeration (i) Xth Class Or equivalent and (ii) Certificate
0218 & Air from ITI in Refrigeration & AC 1 0 3 1 3 8 0 0 B1, B2, C1, D2, K1
Conditioning Mechanic/Technician Trade.
Sheet Metal (i) Xth Class Or equivalent and (ii) Certificate
0219 2 3 6 0 3 14 0 1 B2, C2, D2, H2, P1
Worker from ITI in Sheet Metal Worker Trade.
(i) Xth Class Or equivalent and (ii) Certificate B2, C1, D1, H2,
0220 Turner 4 6 13 5 17 45 1 3
from ITI in Turner Trade. J1, K2, P1, V1

(i) Xth Class Or equivalent and (ii) Certificate B1, B2, C1, C2,
0221 Welder 5 4 12 1 28 50 1 1
from ITI in Welder Trade. H2, J1, K2, P1

Total 99 66 193 79 389 826 12 47 34

1.3 CODE OF POSTING STATION: A1=Agra; A2=Ahmednagar; A3=Ambernath, B1=Balasore; B2=Bengaluru; B3=Bhubaneswar; C1=Chandigarh;
C2=Chennai; D1=Dehradun; D2=Delhi; G1=Gwalior; H1=Haldwani; H2=Hyderabad; J1=Jagdalpur; J2=Jodhpur; K1=Kanpur; K2=Kochi; L1=Leh; M1=Mysore;
N1=Nashik; P1=Pune; T1=Tezpur; V1=Visakhapatnam.
1.4 PERSONS WITH BENCHMARK DISABILITY (PwBD): CAT A: (a) Blindness and low vision; CAT B: (b) Deaf and hard of hearing; CAT C: (c) Locomotor
disability including cerebral palsy, leprosy cured, dwarfism, acid attack victims and muscular dystrophy; CAT D: (d) Autism, intellectual disability, specific learning
disability and mental illness; (e) Multiple disabilities from amongst persons under clauses (a) to (d) including deaf-blindness.

SECTION-2 candidates will be governed by the central government rules. The

personnel policies in DRDO are well laid down. The selected candidates will
2.1 REMUNERATION AND SERVICE CONDITION: Recruited
be appointed on probation and are liable to serve anywhere within limits of
candidates will get pay according to pay level (7th CPC Pay Matrix) of the
Union of India including field locations/remote areas, as and when
applied post and other benefits include dearness allowance, house rent
required, as per extant Govt. of India rules.
allowance, transport allowance, children education allowance, leave travel
concession, medical facilities, CSD facility and other allowances/advances 2.2 TERMS OF POSTING: Candidates must give their preferences for
as per extant Govt. of India rules. The recruited candidates will be covered posting to various stations related to the post code in the application. The
under National Pension System (NPS) of the government unless provided preference of posting to stations once given by the candidate will be
otherwise as per extant Govt. of India rules. DRDO has beautiful well laid treated as final and irreversible. Subsequent request for change in
out green campuses with residential quarters, general amenities & sports preference will not be entertained under any circumstances/reasons.
facilities at most of the laboratories/establishments. The recruited Candidates are, therefore, advised to carefully give preference of posting
stations in online application form. However, DRDO reserves its right to Candidates belonging to PwBD, ESM, Departmental Candidates with three
nominate the candidate anywhere in India depending upon Organisational years continuous service in Central Government, Disabled Defence
requirement. Services Personnel, Persons domiciled in J&K state during the period from
01-01-1980 to 31-12-1989 categories, who are applying against UR
2.3 ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA: All eligibility conditions will be determined vacancies will get age relaxation benefit only for their respective category
with reference to the crucial date of eligibility as mentioned in this as above and no additional relaxation will be given for belonging to
advertisement. A) NATIONALITY: Candidate must be a citizen of India SC/ST/OBC-NCL category (Refer FAQs for further details). B) For
or as per extant Govt. of India Rules. B) Essential Qualification relaxation, proforma for certificates may be downloaded (if required) from
Requirement (EQR): Candidates must have completed EQR as on the CEPTAM notice board on DRDO website www.drdo.gov.in
Crucial date of Eligibility. C) MEDICAL FITNESS: Candidates must be in
good mental and physical health and free from any physical deformity SECTION-3
which may interfere in efficient discharge of duties. Provisionally
3.1 HOW TO APPLY: Candidates must satisfy themselves, before
shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a medical examination as
applying, about their eligibility for the post. Candidates are, therefore,
prescribed by the competent authority, before the offer of appointment is
urged to carefully read the advertisement and complete the application
issued. If a candidate is found unfit, he/she will not be offered an
form and submit the same as per the instructions to avoid rejection later.
appointment. For PwBD candidates, medical fitness standards are as per
A) All candidates must apply online through the link DRDO Recruitment
extant Govt. of India rules. D) NO OBJECTION CERTIFICATE (NOC):
[CEPTAM Notice Board] available on DRDO website
Candidates serving in Govt., PSU, Autonomous organisations and
(https://www.drdo.gov.in). Applications submitted by other means/mode
Departmental candidates must apply through proper channel. Candidates
will be summarily rejected. B) The online application portal will be opened
should obtain NOC from the present employer at appropriate time.
on 03rd Sep 2022 (1000 Hrs) and closed on 23rd Sep 2022 (1700
Application submitted without NOC will be treated as provisional. NOC
Hrs) C) Candidates are advised to submit online applications
must be submitted along with other documents at the time of document
much before the closing date and not to wait till last date to avoid
verification, if shortlisted. Note: i) Candidates should ensure that
the possibility of network congestion or failure to login to the
they fulfill all the eligibility criteria before applying the post. Their
website on account of heavy rush/load on the website during the
admission at all stages of the selection process will be purely provisional,
closing hours/days. D) CEPTAM will not be responsible for the
subject to fulfilling prescribed eligibility criteria. If, on verification, at any
candidates, if candidates are not able to submit their applications within
stage during or after the selection process, it is found that, they do not
the last date due to the aforesaid reasons. E) Firstly, the candidate must
fulfill any of the eligibility criteria, their candidature/appointment will be
register online by filling up the basic details. After successful registration,
cancelled without notice, and no representation in this regard will be
the candidate will get a user Id & password on registered email (note it
entertained under any circumstances. ii) Provisional shortlisting/selection
down & keep safely), which will be used to login for filling of application.
at any stage of the process or success in the examination confers no right
F) The candidate must fill their name, date of birth, father’s name &
of appointment, unless the DRDO is satisfied, after such enquiry as may be
mother’s name as given in matriculation/secondary certificates.
considered necessary, that the candidate is suitable in all respects for
G) Candidates should have their own mobile number and valid & active
appointment to the service/post. iii) The decision of DRDO in all matters
personal email id. CEPTAM will not entertain any request for change of
related to eligibility, acceptance or rejection of the applications, mode of
mobile number & email address at any stage. H) The following
selection, conduct of examination(s), allotment of examination centres and
documents and their scanned copies must be kept ready before
nomination of provisionally shortlisted candidates to a specific lab/city will
filling online application: (i) EQR certificates: (1.1) For the post of
be final & binding on the candidates and no correspondence will be
STA-B: EQR certificates e.g. B.Sc., Diploma etc. (as applicable). (1.2) For
entertained in this regard.
the post of Tech-A: EQR certificates e.g. Certificate from ITI
2.4 RESERVATION/RELAXATION BENEFITS: A) Reservation/ (NCVT/SCVT)/National Trade Certificate/National Apprenticeship Certificate
Relaxation benefits regarding age, minimum qualifying criteria etc. are in required discipline (as applicable). (ii) Xth class or equivalent certificate
applicable to the SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS/PwBD/ESM/MSP etc. candidates for age proof. (iii) Photograph (Use only recent colour photograph taken
applying against vacancies earmarked for them, in accordance with the within last 30 days. Keep sufficient copies of the same photograph for
instructions/orders/circulars, as per extant Govt. of India orders. As per future use. (iv) Signature on plain white paper. (v) Identity proof (ID)
DoPT OM no. 36039/1/2019-Estt.(Res.) dated 31st Jan 2019, the benefit (e.g. Aadhaar, Passport, Voter ID, PAN, Driving License, School/
of reservation under EWS can be availed upon production of a valid College Id card, any other photo bearing Id card issued by the
Income and Asset Certificate (as on or before crucial date of eligibility of Central or State Govt.) which must be carried in original during the
this Advt.) issued by a Competent Authority. Candidates who are not examination & document verification. I) Contact details such as e-mail,
covered under the scheme of reservation for SC/ST/OBC and whose family mobile number, correspondence & permanent address etc. must be correct
gross annual income is below Rs 08 Lakh (Rupees Eight Lakh) are to be & active during the recruitment cycle as all communication will be done
identified as EWS for benefit of reservation for EWS. B) Candidates through them. J) Candidates are required to submit all the acquired
seeking reservation/relaxation benefits must support their claim with duly qualification as on crucial date of eligibility during filling of online
self-attested copies of relevant certificates issued by Govt./notified application form.
competent authority, at the time of document verification or whenever
3.2 SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION: A) Candidates should read the
required by DRDO, else their claim for any reservation/relaxation etc. will
detailed instructions (available on our website) carefully before filling the
NOT be considered. C) A candidate seeking reservation/relaxation
online application. B) Candidates must review their application before final
benefits of OBC must ensure that he/she possess a genuine
submission. C) Candidates are required to make online payment of
caste/community certificate in Central Govt. format and does not
application fee (wherever applicable). D) Eligibility of the candidate will be
fall in creamy layer on the crucial date of eligibility. D) Candidates
considered on the strength of the information furnished in the online
with benchmark physical disability of 40% or above only would be
application form. After final submission, request for change/correction in
considered as person with benchmark disability (PwBD) and entitled to
the particulars given in the application form, shall not be entertained under
reservation for PwBD. These reservations are applied horizontally as per
any circumstances. CEPTAM will not be responsible for any consequences
Govt. rules. E) Ex-Servicemen who have already secured employment in
arising out of non-acceptance of any correction/deletion in any particular
civil side under Central Govt. in Group ‘C’ & ‘D’ posts on regular basis after
given by candidates in application form. Hence candidates are advised to
availing the benefits of reservation given to Ex-servicemen for their re-
fill the application form carefully. E) When application is successfully
employment are not eligible for reservation in ESM category and fee
submitted, it will be considered provisionally. Candidates are advised to
concession. However, such candidates can avail the benefit of reservation
take a printout of application and keep safely. No printed copy of
as Ex-servicemen for subsequent employment if he/she immediately after
application is required to be sent to CEPTAM. However, candidates
joining civil employment, has given self-declaration/undertaking to the
have to produce duly signed printed copy of application at the time of
concerned employer about the date-wise details of applications for various
document verification, if provisionally shortlisted.
vacancies for which he/she had applied for before joining the initial civil
employment as mentioned in the OM No. 36034/1/2014-Estt (Res) dates 3.3 APPLICATION FEE, MODE OF PAYMENT AND EXEMPTION
14th August 2014 issued by DoP&T. F) It may be noted that, candidature FROM PAYMENT OF FEE: A) APPLICATION FEE: Non-refundable/Non-
will remain provisional till the veracity of the concerned documents are transferable application fee of Rs. 100/- (Rupees one hundred only) is to
verified/re-verified by the appointing authority. be paid by the candidate. B) MODE OF PAYMENT: Fee is to be paid
online through credit card/debit card/net banking/UPI. All applicable
2.5 AGE RELAXATION: A) The candidate must be within prescribed age
service charges i.e. bank charges shall be borne by candidates only.
limit on the crucial date of eligibility. However, upper age limit is relaxable
Application fee paid by the candidates who have not completed their
for SC, ST, OBC-NCL, PwBD, ESM, Widows, Divorced Women & Women
application or whose application is rejected will NOT be refunded.
judicially separated from their husbands who are not remarried,
Application fee once paid shall NOT be refunded under any circumstances
Departmental Candidates with three years continuous service in Central
nor it will be adjusted against any other examination. No representation
Government, Disabled Defence Services Personnel, Persons domiciled in
against such rejection will be entertained. C) EXEMPTION FROM
J&K state during the period from 01-01-1980 to 31-12-1989 as per the rule
PAYMENT OF FEE: All women and SC/ST/PwBD/ESM candidates are
prescribed by the Government of India. No age relaxation is allowed to
exempted from payment of application fee, as per extant Govt. of India
SC/ST/OBC-NCL candidates applying against unreserved (UR) vacancies.
rules. D) Ex-servicemen, who have already secured employment in civil on our website (https://www.drdo.gov.in) for download/print, tentatively
side under Central Government on regular basis after availing of the 02 weeks prior to examination. Admit cards will not be sent by post.
benefits of reservation given to Ex-servicemen for their re-employment, Candidates must print (preferably in colour) the admit card and carry it for
are NOT eligible for fee concession. appearing in examinations. Valid original photo Id (as mentioned in the
application form) is mandatory along with admit card to appear in the
3.4 EXAMINATION CITIES FOR TIER-I (CBT): Candidates are advised examination. CEPTAM reserves the right to divert candidate of any centre
to choose any three different cities from the following list in order of to other centre depending upon operational constraints. CEPTAM will not
priority for Tier-I examination. The option/preference once given by the entertain any request for any change in examination city, centre, date and
candidate will be treated as final and irreversible. Request for change of shift allotted to candidate(s). Mere issue of admit card to the candidates
examination city/centre/shift will not be entertained. Hence, the will NOT imply that their candidature has been finally accepted by the
candidates should select the city carefully during the filling of online CEPTAM.
application. CEPTAM reserves the right to add/delete any examination city
and allot the candidates to any examination city other than chosen by 3.7 APPLICATION FOR MULTIPLE POSTS: Candidates applying for
candidate depending upon the operational constraints. more than one post code should submit their application, complete in all
respects, separately. Candidates, who have applied for more than one post
01 AGRA 14 HYDERABAD 27 NAGPUR code, should be aware that centre for each examination may be different,
02 AHMEDABAD 15 IMPHAL 28 NASHIK and examination may be on the same day/shift. If the examinations are in
03 BENGALURU 16 ITANAGAR 29 PANAJI two different shifts on the same day, it will be the candidate’s
04 BHOPAL 17 JABALPUR 30 PATNA responsibility to reach the allocated centre. If the examination for two post
05 BHUBANESWAR 18 JAIPUR 31 PORT BLAIR codes applied by candidate is in the same shift, he/she will be able to
06 CHANDIGARH 19 JAMMU 32 PUNE appear in the examination of only one post code as per his/her choice.
07 CHENNAI 20 JODHPUR 33 RAIPUR
08 COIMBATORE 21 KANPUR 34 RANCHI
SECTION-4
09 DEHRADUN 22 KOCHI 35 SILIGURI 4.1 SELECTION PROCESS: (i) For the post of STA-B: The selection
10 DELHI NCR 23 KOLKATA 36 THIRUVANANTHAPURAM process will consist of Tier–I (Screening) and Tier-II (Final Selection) as
described in Table-1: A)Tier-I and Tier-II will be conducted in Computer
11 GORAKHPUR 24 LEH 37 VARANASI
Based Test (CBT) mode. B) The Score of Tier-I (CBT) may be normalized
12 GUWAHATI 25 LUCKNOW 38 VIJAYAWADA
as per requirement. C) The Tier-I and Tier-II will consist of objective type-
13 GWALIOR 26 MUMBAI 39 VISAKHAPATNAM
multiple choice questions only. D) Tier-I examination is for screening and
3.5 REJECTION CRITERIA: The rejection of applications will be based Tier-II is for final selection. (ii) For the post of Tech-A: The selection
on following grounds: A) Not meeting Essential Qualification Requirement process will consist of Tier–I (CBT) and Tier-II (Trade Test) as described in
(EQR). B) Incomplete or partially filled Applications. C) Applications Table-2: A) The Score of Tier-I (CBT) may be normalized as per
without prescribed Fees (wherever applicable). D) Applications not requirement. B) The Tier-I (CBT) will consist of objective type-multiple
received through online mode. E) Applications having blurred/irrelevant choice questions only. C) Tier-I examination is for Provisional selection
photo, signature or other documents. F) Underage or overage as on and Tier-II (Trade Test) is qualifying in nature. D) Trade test will be of ITI
crucial date of eligibility. G) Only one online application is to be submitted level in the related trade, to test the practical skills of the candidates. The
by the candidate for one post code. If a candidate submits more than one test may be of about one to two hours duration. E) The mode of selection
application successfully for the same post code, then only the latest may change depending upon the organizational requirement/Govt. of India
application with application fee (if applicable) will be considered and other policy for both STA-B & Tech-A posts.
applications will be rejected. 4.1.1 EXAM PATTERN: A) There will be no negative marking for wrong
answer. B) The syllabus of the examinations will be commensurate to
3.6 DATE OF EXAMINATION AND ADMIT CARD: The date of essential qualification required for the post. C) The medium for
examination will be published on website later. The date, time & venue of examination will be Hindi and English.
examination will be given on admit card. The admit cards will be available

Table-1 (For the post of ‘STA-B’)

Mode/Type of No of Maximum Duration of
Tier Scope of Examination
Examination Questions Marks Exam (Mins.)
I CBT for Screening@ Test common to all post-codes : Quantitative 120 120 90
ability/aptitude, General intelligence & Reasoning
ability, General awareness, English language (basic
knowledge), General science
II CBT for Provisional Test specific to subject of post-code 100 100 90
Selection@@
@
SCREENING CRITERIA: Tier-I exam is for screening. The minimum qualifying marks for Tier-I is 40% for UR/OBC candidate and 35% for SC/ST
candidates. Candidates will be provisionally shortlisted based on Tier-I examination merit in a ratio of 1:8 (No. of vacancy: No. of shortlisted
candidates) provided they secure the minimum qualifying marks in examination. However, this ratio may increase or decrease depending upon the
organizational requirements. The last candidate securing equal marks in the bracket will also be included. These provisionally shortlisted candidates will
be called for Tier-II examination.
@@
PROVISIONAL SELECTION CRITERIA: The provisional selection will be based on the order of merit obtained in Tier-II examination depending
upon the post/category/sub-category of the candidate. The minimum qualifying marks for Tier-II is 40% for UR/OBC candidate and 35% for SC/ST
candidates.
Table-2 (For the post of ‘Tech-A’)
Mode/Type of No of Maximum Duration of
Tier Scope of Examination
Examination Questions Marks Exam (Mins.)
I CBT (Provisional Section-A: Quantitative ability/aptitude, General 40 120 90
Selection#) intelligence & Reasoning ability, General awareness, (Section-A)
English language (basic knowledge) +
AND 80
Section-B: Specific to trade/discipline of post-code (Section-B)
II Trade Test Specific to trade/discipline of post-code The Trade test may be of about one to two
(Qualifying in (Trade test will be of ITI level in the related trade to hours duration.
nature ##) test the practical skills of the candidates)
#
PROVISIONAL SELECTION CRITERIA: The provisional selection will be based on the merit obtained in Tier-I examination depending upon the
post/category/sub-category of the candidate. The minimum qualifying marks for Tier-I is 40% for UR/OBC candidates and 35% for SC/ST candidates.
##
TRADE TEST CRITERIA: Candidates will be provisionally shortlisted based on Tier-I examination merit in a ratio of 1:8 (No. of vacancy: No. of
shortlisted candidates) provided they secure the minimum qualifying marks in examination. However, this ratio may increase or decrease depending
upon organizational requirements. The last candidate securing equal marks in the bracket will also be included. Provisionally shortlisted candidates in
Tier-I will be called for Tier-II (Trade Test). It is mandatory to qualify Tier-II (Trade Test) for final selection.
NOTE: A) SC, ST, OBC, EWS, ESM, MSP and PwBD candidates (wherever applicable), who are selected on their own merit without relaxed standards,
will be considered against the unreserved vacancies as per Govt. of India orders. B) The reserved vacancies will be filled up separately from amongst
the eligible SC, ST, OBC, EWS, ESM, MSP and PwBD candidates (wherever applicable).
4.2 RESOLUTION OF TIE CASES : In cases where more than one eligibility criteria mentioned in this advertisement. T) No Travelling
candidate secure the equal aggregate marks in Tier-II examination (For Allowances is admissible to any candidates for appearing in the
the Post of STA-B) and Tier-I (For the post of Tech-A), tie cases will be examination.
resolved by applying following criteria, one after another, as applicable till
the tie is resolved. A) Marks obtained in Tier-I examination (For the Post 5.2 DISCLOSURE OF SCORES AND RANKING OF CANDIDATES
of STA-B only). B) Date of birth, older candidate placed higher in merit PUBLICALLY: In accordance with the directions issued by DOPT vide its
list. C) Alphabetical order in which the names of the candidates appear. O.M. No.39020/1/2016-Estt. (B) Dated 21.06.2016, after declaration of
result, DRDO will publish the scores/rankings of the qualified but not
4.3 PROVISIONS FOR PwBD CATEGORY: (i) Visually impaired, nominated candidates on the website in descending order of ranking.
orthopedically handicapped (afflicted by cerebral palsy), orthopedically Accordingly, following details of the candidates will be made available on
handicapped (both arm affected), orthopedically handicapped candidates the website: (i) Name (ii) Father’s name (iii) Date of Birth (iv) Category &
who has a locomotor disability wherein the dominant writing extremity is sub category (v) Gender (vi) Educational qualifications (vii) Total marks
affected to the of slowing down the performance of the candidate (such obtained in the qualifying examination (viii) Rank in merit. (ix)
deficiency to be indicated in the certificate, issued by competent authority, Correspondence address (x) E-mail. However, at the time of filling up of
submitted by the candidate) will be allowed compensatory time of 20 application form, the candidate will have the option to opt out of disclosing
minutes per hour in the examination as per Govt of India orders. the above details, publicly.
Candidates who are eligible for compensatory time may use the facility of
scribe and candidates are required to bring their own scribe. (ii) Question 5.3 ACTION AGAINST CANDIDATES FOUND GUILTY OF
papers will not be provided in Braille for visually impaired candidates. MISCONDUCT: Misrepresentation, hiding or falsification of facts detected
at any stage of the selection process will result in cancellation of
4.4 NOMINATION FOR POSTING TO LABS/ESTTS/UNITS: The candidature, without any notice, and no correspondence in this regard will
function of the CEPTAM is to select and nominate the shortlisted be entertained. Candidates are warned that the candidature will be
candidate(s) to the concerned DRDO Lab/Estt/Unit on the basis of summarily cancelled at any stage of the recruitment, in respect of
vacancies projected by various DRDO Labs/Estts/Units. Nomination shall candidates found to have indulged in any of the following: A) In
be on the basis of merit of the candidates and preference of posting to possession of mobile phone & accessories, Bluetooth devices and other
stations given by the candidates in their application for further processing electronic gadgets within the premises of the examination centres,
of their candidature. Offer of appointment will be issued by concerned whether in use or in switched off mode. B) Involved in malpractices or
Lab/Estt/Unit subject to satisfying all eligibility criteria including using unfair means in the examination. C) Submitting fabricated
antecedents and character. DRDO reserves the right to nominate documents or documents which have been tampered with. D) Making
candidates to any place in India depending upon organisational statements which are incorrect or false or suppressing material
requirements/constraints. information. E) Impersonation. F) Resorting to any other irregular or
SECTION-5 improper means in connection with his/her candidature for the
examination. G) Misconduct/Misbehaving in any manner in the
5.1 IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR CANDIDATES: A) Before
examination hall with the invigilators, exam duty officials or DRDO
applying, candidates are advised to go through the detailed advertisement
representatives. H) Canvassing in any form or disruption of examination.
and Frequently asked questions (FAQs). B) Note down the application
I) Carrying any fire arms/weapons, objectionable items. J) Sharing
number for future use. C) Take a printout of the application form and keep
examination terminal through remote desktop software/Apps/LAN/WAN,
it with you. No printed copy of application is required to be sent to
etc. K) Attempt to hack or manipulate examination servers, data and
CEPTAM. D) Admit card would be available on DRDO website tentatively
examination systems at any point before, during or after the Examination.
02 weeks prior the examination which is required to be downloaded and
L) Damaging Examination related infrastructure/equipments.
printed for appearing in examination. E) Candidates seeking
reservation/relaxation benefits applicable for SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS/ESM/ NOTE: The defaulter candidate may be debarred permanently or for a
MSP/PwBD/ Departmental Candidates with three years continuous service specified period from future recruitments. Canvassing in any form will lead
in Central Government/Widows/Divorced Women/Women Judicially to disqualification. In addition to that, CEPTAM reserves the right to initiate
Separated from their husbands who are not remarried etc. must ensure legal action or register FIR against such candidates. Candidature can also
that they are entitled to such reservation/relaxation as per extant Govt. of be cancelled at any stage of the recruitment on any ground which the
India rules and are in possession of relevant certificate(s). F) Admit card organisation considers to be the sufficient cause for cancellation of
for examination will NOT be sent by CEPTAM by post. G) The candidate candidature.
must bring one passport size recent colour photograph; admit card &
preferably same Photo Id in original (as mentioned in application form) at 5.4. CAUTION: A) Candidates are advised not to fall in trap of fraudulent
examination centre. H) There will be no provision of re-evaluation/re- recruitment advertisements and job offers being made by some
checking of answers given by candidates in CBT. I) To familiarize with CBT unscrupulous elements forging DRDO name/logo. The official website of
process, candidates are advised to go through the mock test available on DRDO is www.drdo.gov.in for any information/updates etc. B) Please note
website, tentatively 02 weeks prior to examination. J) Candidates will go that CEPTAM does not request any payment at any stage of selection
through biometric attendance & metal detector for frisking at examination process except an application fee of Rs. 100/- wherever applicable
centres. K) Electronic gadgets like Mobile phones, Bluetooth devices, pen (required along with the application submission). If anyone are contacted
drive, laptops, calculators etc., any other communication devices, wrist with any request, please do not respond/act on such E-mail/phone call etc.
watches/fitness band, pen/pencil, debit/credit card, ornaments & and inform CEPTAM immediately, through E-mail or helpline number.
jewellery/ring/chain/locket etc and any other prohibited items are strictly 5.5 COURTS JURISDICTION: Any dispute in regard to this recruitment
NOT allowed inside the exam hall. L) Candidates are advised to visit only will be subject to the courts/tribunals having jurisdiction over Delhi only.
official website of DRDO (www.drdo.gov.in) for any information & updates
and be very cautious about fake websites, news, messages and job 5.6 ABBREVIATIONS: CAT= Category, CBT= Computer Based Test,
racketeers. M) Candidates are advised in their own interest not to bring CPC= Central Pay Commission, CSD= Canteen Store Department,
any of the prohibited items including mobile phones etc. to the venue of EQR= Educational Qualification Requirement, ESM= Ex-Serviceman,
the examination, as arrangements for safe keeping cannot be assured. N) EWS= Economically Weaker Section, Id= Identification with photo,
Signatures of the candidates on all documents should be identical MSP= Meritorious Sports Person, NOC= No Objection Certificate, NCL= Non-
creamy layer, OBC= Other Backward Class, PSU= Public Sector Undertaking,
and must be in running handwriting and not in block/capital or
PwBD= Person With Benchmark Disability, SC= Scheduled Caste,
disjointed letters. O) Candidates may note that particulars mentioned in
ST= Scheduled Tribe, UR= Unreserved.
the online application will be considered as final and no
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of application under any circumstances. P) In case of fake/fabricated The Director
application/registration by misusing any dignitaries name/photo, such Centre for Personnel Talent Management (CEPTAM)
candidate will be held responsible for the same and liable for suitable legal Defence R&D Organisation (DRDO), Ministry of Defence
action under Cyber/IT act. Q) Application will be accepted through online Metcalfe House, Civil Lines, Delhi-110 054
mode only. R) Candidates should ensure that they fulfill all the eligibility Helpline: 011-23882332/33/34, 23819217
criteria before applying the post. Their admission at all stages of the E-mail: [email protected]
selection process will be purely provisional, subject to fulfilling prescribed Website: www.drdo.gov.in
eligibility criteria. If, on verification, at any time during or after the Apply online through QR code
Step 1: Download QR code scanner app
selection process, it is found that, they do not fulfill any of the eligibility
Step 2: Open QR code scanner app & scan it
criteria, their candidature/appointment will be cancelled without notice, Step 3: Open URL & follow the instructions
and no representation in this regard will be entertained under any
circumstances. S) Candidature will be cancelled at any stage of
recruitment process or even after joining, in case any information provided
by the candidate is found to be false or is not found in conformity with the CBC-10301/11/0094/2223