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₹1.12 Lakh Pay Scale! DRDO Chemistry Govt Jobs | 20+ Vacancies for BSc Chemistry Graduates
Looking for DRDO chemistry jobs with a central government pay scale? The Centre for Personnel Talent Management (CEPTAM), Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO), Ministry of Defence, Government of India, has released Advertisement No. CEPTAM-11. Online applications are invited for the recruitment against 561 vacancies for the post of Senior Technical Assistant-B (STA-B) and 203 vacancies for the post of Technician-A (Tech-A) under Defence Research & Development Organisation Technical Cadre (DRTC).
For chemistry graduates, the highlight of this DRDO CEPTAM 11 recruitment is Post Code 0103 (Chemistry): 22 STA-B vacancies for candidates holding a B.Sc. degree in Chemistry, with Pay Matrix Level-6 (₹ 35400-112400) as per the 7th CPC. If you are searching for BSc chemistry govt jobs, read the complete details below — vacancies, eligibility, age relaxation, important dates, exam pattern and how to apply.
“Government strives to have a workforce which reflects gender balance and women candidates are encouraged to apply.”
About DRDO and CEPTAM
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 battlefield systems required by the tri-services viz. Army, Navy & Air Force. DRDO offers exciting and challenging career opportunities to work on defence systems & technologies, infrastructure & related activities, in a broad spectrum of subjects/disciplines/trades at its laboratories/establishments/units which are spread throughout the country.
The recruitment is conducted by the Centre for Personnel Talent Management (CEPTAM), DRDO (“Scrutinize, Actualize & Recognize Human Potential”). Official information is available on the DRDO official website.
DRDO CEPTAM-11 Recruitment Details and Available Positions
| Post | Group / Classification | Pay Scale | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|---|
| Senior Technical Assistant-B (STA-B) | Group ‘B’, Non-Gazetted, Non-Ministerial | Pay Matrix Level-6 (₹ 35400-112400) | 561 |
| Technician-A (TECH-A) | Group ‘C’, Non-Gazetted, Non-Ministerial | Pay Matrix Level-2 (₹ 19900-63200) | 203 |
| Total | 764 | ||
1.1.3 Description of Vacancies for Senior Technical Assistant-B (STA-B)
| Post Code | Subject/ Discipline | Educational Qualification Requirement (EQR) | Vacancies | *Posting Station | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC | ST | OBC | EWS | UR | TOTAL | PwBD | ||||
| 0101 | Automobile Engineering | Diploma in Automobile Engineering or Technology recognized by AICTE. | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | CAT A [06] CAT B [06] CAT C [05] CAT D [04] (Applicable for Vacancies against Post code 0101 to 0117) |
A1, C2 |
| 0102 | Chemical Engineering | Diploma in Chemical Engineering or Technology recognized by AICTE. | 3 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 6 | 15 | A2, B2, D2, H1, J1, N1, P1, V1 | |
| 0103 | Chemistry | B.Sc. degree in Chemistry from recognized University or Institute. | 3 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 11 | 22 | A2, B2, C1, D2, H2, J2, K1, K2, M2, N1, P1, V1 | |
| 0104 | Civil Engineering | Diploma in Civil Engineering recognized by AICTE. | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 11 | B1, B2, C1, D2, P1 | |
| 0105 | Computer Science & Engineering | Diploma in Computer Engineering or Technology or Computer Science or Information Technology recognized by AICTE (Courses by DOEACC or BCA or MCA are not eligible). | 23 | 9 | 39 | 14 | 75 | 160 | A1, B1, B2, C1, C2, D1, D2, H2, J2, K2, M1, P1, V1 | |
| 0106 | Electrical & Electronics Engineering | Diploma in Electrical & Electronics Engineering or Technology recognized by AICTE. | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 11 | B2, C1, C2, H2 | |
| 0107 | Electrical Engineering | Diploma in Electrical Engineering or Technology recognised by AICTE. | 6 | 2 | 10 | 6 | 23 | 47 | A1, A2, B1, B2, D2, H1, H2, P1, V1 | |
| 0108 | Electronics Engineering or Electronics & Communication Engineering or Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering | Diploma in Electronics or Electronics & Communication or Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering or Technology recognized by AICTE. | 24 | 11 | 30 | 6 | 40 | 111 | A1, B1, B2, C1, C2, D1, D2, H1, H2, J2, K2, P1, V1 | |
| 0109 | Geology | B.Sc. degree in Geology from recognized University or Institute | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | C1 | |
| 0110 | Instrumentation Engineering | Diploma in Instrumentation or Instrumentation & Control or Instrumentation & Process Control Engineering or Technology recognized by AICTE. | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 6 | B1, D2, K1, K2, N1 | |
| 0111 | Instrumentation & Electronics Engineering | Diploma in Instrumentation & Electronics Engineering or Technology recognized by AICTE. | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | B2 | |
| 0112 | Library Science | Degree in Science with Diploma or Degree or Post Graduate Degree in Library Science or Library and Information Science, of minimum one year duration from recognized University or Technical Board or Institute. | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 5 | A1, B2, D2, H2, K2 | |
| 0113 | Mathematics | B.Sc. degree in Mathematics from recognized University or Institute. | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 6 | D2, P1, V1 | |
| 0114 | Mechanical Engineering | Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or Technology or Mechanical Engineering or Technology (Production or Automobile or Refrigeration & Air Conditioning or Maintenance) recognized by AICTE. | 14 | 10 | 37 | 14 | 52 | 127 | A1, A2, B1, B2, C1, C2, D1, H1, H2, J1, J2, K2, M2, N1, P1, V1 | |
| 0115 | Metallurgical Engineering | Diploma in Metallurgical Engineering or Technology recognised by AICTE. | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 12 | A2, B2, H2, P1 | |
| 0116 | Physics | B.Sc. degree in Physics from recognized University or Institute | 3 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 18 | C1, D1, D2, J2, K2, M2, V1 | |
| 0117 | Psychology | B.Sc. degree in Psychology from recognized University or Institute | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 4 | D2 | |
| Total | 83 | 43 | 136 | 50 | 249 | 561 | 21 | |||
* Posting station with all India service liability
1.2.3 Description of Vacancies for Technician-A (Tech-A)
| Post Code | Trade/ Discipline | ** Educational Qualification Requirement (EQR) | Vacancies | PwBD | * Posting Station | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC | ST | OBC | EWS | UR | Total | MSP | ESM | |||||
| 0201 | Book Binder | (i) Xth Class Or equivalent from recognized Board or Institute and (ii) Certificate from recognized ITI in Book Binder or Offset Machine Operator cum Book Binder Trade or Offset Printing Trade or Litho-Offset machine minder. | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | CAT A [02] CAT B [02] CAT C [02] CAT D [02] (Applicable for Vacancies against Post code 0201 to 0216) |
B2, D2, K2 |
| 0202 | Carpenter | (i) Xth Class Or equivalent from recognized Board or Institute and (ii) Certificate from recognized ITI in Carpenter Trade. | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 1 | C1, J2, P1 | |
| 0203 | CNC Operator | (i) Xth Class Or equivalent from recognized Board or Institute and (ii) Certificate from recognized ITI in CNC Operator Trade or CNC Programmer cum Operator Trade. | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | B2, D1 | |
| 0204 | COPA | (i) Xth Class Or equivalent from recognized Board or Institute and (ii) Certificate from recognized ITI in Computer Operator & Programming Assistant (COPA) Trade. | 7 | 1 | 15 | 5 | 24 | 52 | 2 | 2 | A1, B2, C1, D1, D2, H2, J2, K2, N1, P1, V1 | |
| 0205 | Draughtsman (Mechanical) | (i) Xth Class Or equivalent from recognized Board or Institute and (ii) Certificate from recognized ITI in Draughtsman (Mechanical) Trade. | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 1 | B2, C2, H2, V1 | |
| 0206 | Electrician | (i) Xth Class Or equivalent from recognized Board or Institute and (ii) Certificate from recognized ITI in Electrician or Wireman or Electrical Fitter Trade. | 6 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 15 | 30 | 0 | 2 | B1, B2, C2, D2, H1, H2, J2, K1, N1, P1 | |
| 0207 | Electronics | (i) Xth Class Or equivalent from recognized Board or Institute and (ii) Certificate from recognized ITI in Electronics or Electronic Mechanic or Radio & TV Mechanic or Radar Mechanic or Information & Communication Technology System Maintenance or IT & Electronic System Maintenance or Maintenance of Industrial Electronics Trade. | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 16 | 31 | 1 | 4 | B1, B2, D1, D2, H2, J2, K2, V1 | |
| 0208 | Fitter | (i) Xth Class Or equivalent from recognized Board or Institute and (ii) Certificate from recognized ITI in Fitter or Bench Fitter Trade. | 4 | 1 | 7 | 2 | 11 | 25 | 2 | 3 | A2, B2, C2, D2, H2, J1, P1 | |
| 0209 | Machinist | (i) Xth Class Or equivalent from recognized Board or Institute and (ii) Certificate from recognized ITI in Machinist Trade. | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 8 | 12 | 0 | 0 | B1, B2, C2, D2, H2, M2 | |
| 0210 | Mechanic (Motor Vehicle) | (i) Xth Class Or equivalent from recognized Board or Institute and (ii) Certificate from recognized ITI in Mechanic (Motor Vehicle) Trade. | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 7 | 0 | 2 | A1, B2, K2, P1, V1 | |
| 0211 | Optical Worker | (i) Xth Class Or equivalent from recognized board or institute and (ii) Certificate from recognized ITI in Optical Worker Trade. | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | D1 | |
| 0212 | Photographer | (i) Xth Class Or equivalent from recognized Board or Institute and (ii) Certificate from recognized ITI in Photographer or Digital Photographer Trade. | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 1 | C1, D2, K2, M1, V1 | |
| 0213 | Sheet Metal Worker | (i) Xth Class Or equivalent from recognized Board or Institute and (ii) Certificate from recognized ITI in Sheet Metal Worker Trade. | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | B2, H2 | |
| 0214 | Surveyor | (i) Xth Class Or equivalent from recognized board or institute and (ii) Certificate from recognized ITI in Surveyor Trade. | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | C1 | |
| 0215 | Turner | (i) Xth Class Or equivalent from recognized Board or Institute and (ii) Certificate from recognized ITI in Turner Trade. | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 8 | 0 | 0 | B2, H2, P1 | |
| 0216 | Welder | (i) Xth Class Or equivalent from recognized Board or Institute and (ii) Certificate from recognized ITI in Welder Trade. | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 11 | 1 | 0 | B2, C2, H2, P1 | |
| Total | 25 | 13 | 44 | 18 | 103 | 203 | 6 | 16 | 8 | |||
* Posting station with all India service liability.
**Educational Qualification Requirement (EQR): If in any of the required disciplines/trades, Industrial Training Institutes (ITI) do no award certificate, then in such a case candidates who possess certificate of minimum one year duration from a recognised Institution in the required discipline/trade Or possess National Trade Certificate in the required discipline/trade; Or possess National Apprenticeship Certificate in the required discipline/trade are also eligible to apply.
Standing Notes: PwBD Categories and Code of Posting Stations
- 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 (O.M. No. 36035/02/2017-Estt(Res), dated 15 January 2018).
- Code of Posting Stations: A1=Ahilyanagar; A2=Ambernath; B1=Balasore; B2=Bengaluru; C1=Chandigarh; C2=Chennai; D1=Dehradun; D2=Delhi; H1=Haldwani; H2=Hyderabad; J1=Jagdalpur; J2=Jodhpur; K1=Kanpur; K2=Kochi; M1=Mussoorie; M2=Mysuru; N1=Nashik; P1=Pune; V1=Visakhapatnam.
For the Chemistry post (0103), the posting stations are: Ambernath, Bengaluru, Chandigarh, Delhi, Hyderabad, Jodhpur, Kanpur, Kochi, Mysuru, Nashik, Pune and Visakhapatnam.
Job Details / Overview – DRDO STA-B Chemistry (Post Code 0103)
| Organisation | Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO), Ministry of Defence, Government of India |
| Recruiting Body | Centre for Personnel Talent Management (CEPTAM) |
| Advertisement No. | CEPTAM-11 |
| Cadre | Defence Research & Development Organisation Technical Cadre (DRTC) |
| Post | Senior Technical Assistant-B (STA-B): Group ‘B’, Non-Gazetted, Non-Ministerial |
| Post Code / Subject | 0103 – Chemistry |
| Vacancies (Chemistry) | 22 (SC 3, ST 0, OBC 5, EWS 3, UR 11) |
| Total STA-B Vacancies | 561 |
| 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 |
| Qualification | B.Sc. degree in Chemistry from recognized University or Institute |
| Age Limit | 18-28 years as on 01.01.2026 (upper age limit relaxable as per extant Govt. of India rules) |
| Job Location | A2, B2, C1, D2, H2, J2, K1, K2, M2, N1, P1, V1 (posting station with all India service liability) |
| Selection Process | Tier-I (CBT, Screening) and Tier-II (CBT, Provisional Selection) |
| Mode of Application | Online only, through www.drdo.gov.in |
Remuneration and Service Conditions
Recruited candidates will draw salary according to pay level (7th CPC Pay Matrix) of the applied post, and will be entitled to other benefits including dearness allowance, house rent allowance, transport allowance, children education allowance, leave travel concession, medical facilities, CSD facility and other allowances/advances as per extant Govt. of India rules. The recruited candidates will be covered under National Pension System (NPS)/Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) as per extant Govt. of India rules. DRDO has beautiful well laid out green campuses with residential quarters, general amenities & sports facilities at most of the laboratories/establishments.
The recruited candidates will be governed by the central government service rules. The selected candidates shall be initially appointed on probation for a period of two years and are liable to serve anywhere within limits of Union of India including field locations/remote areas, as and when required, as per extant Govt. of India rules. These posts are covered under merit based Limited Flexible Complementing Scheme (LFCS) of DRTC for promotion to next higher grade.
Terms of Posting & Preferences of Posting Stations
Candidates must submit their preferences for posting to various stations and check in column of ‘Posting Station’ against the respective post code applied. The preference of posting to stations once submitted by the candidate will be treated as final. Subsequent request for change in preference will not be entertained under any circumstances. However, DRDO reserves its right to post the candidate anywhere in India depending upon Organisational requirement. Candidates are required to serve for a minimum of five years at the first place of posting and no request for transfer will be entertained during this period. However, they may be transferred to other stations in public interest by DRDO as per organisational need.
Educational Requirements and Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification – STA-B Chemistry (Post Code 0103)
B.Sc. degree in Chemistry from recognized University or Institute.
- Candidates must possess EQRs viz., B.Sc/Diplomas as laid down against respective Post Code, on crucial date of eligibility for the posts they are applying.
- Candidates whose result of the final examination is awaited as on crucial date of eligibility for the prescribed qualification are NOT eligible and hence should not apply. Mere fulfilment of the eligibility does not entitle any candidate to claim his/her candidature for selection to any post.
- Please note that the candidates possessing higher qualification, viz., Master of Science, Doctor of Philosophy, Bachelor of Technology, Bachelor of Engineering Degrees etc. in any subject or discipline as on crucial date of eligibility, shall NOT be considered for recruitment.
- For Technician-A: Candidates with Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Science shall be eligible for recruitment to Technician-A, provided, such candidates fulfill the educational qualification requirements for Technician-A.
Important Points Pertaining to EQR
- The number of vacancies advertised may increase or decrease depending upon organisational requirement. A vacancy may be kept unfilled, if no candidate is found suitable. Total numbers of vacancies are inclusive of number of vacancies for ESM/MSP/PwBD.
- The Educational/Technical qualification certificate(s) uploaded by the candidate must clearly indicate the date of issue. If the date of issue of such certificate(s) is after the crucial date for determining eligibility, the candidate shall upload the consolidated mark sheet indicating the date of declaration of the final qualifying examination results, or the marksheet of the last semester/year, showing the date of declaration of result. In cases where none of these documents contain the date of declaration of results, the candidate must produce a certificate from the concerned Board/University explicitly indicating the date of declaration of results, at the time of Document Verification.
- If a candidate possesses any additional qualification or is pursuing any higher qualification as on crucial date, same should be mentioned during submission of online application.
Nationality
Only Indian Nationals need apply.
Age Limit
Candidate must be between 18-28 years of age, as on crucial date of eligibility i.e. 01.01.2026 (upper age limit relaxable as per extant Govt. of India rules). Date of birth as filled by the candidate in the online application form should be as per 10th/Matriculation Certificate and no subsequent request for change will be considered.
Age Relaxation
Age relaxation criteria for the following categories/communities in the table below are applicable, subject to submission of requisite certificates.
| Sr. No. | Category | Age Relaxation (In Years) |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | OBC-NON CREAMY LAYER (NCL) | 3 |
| 2. | SC / ST | 5 |
| 3. | PwBD + UR | 10 |
| 4. | PwBD + OBC-NON CREAMY LAYER (NCL) | 13 |
| 5. | PwBD + SC/ST | 15 |
| 6. | DEPARTMENTAL CANDIDATES WITH THREE YEARS CONTINUOUS SERVICE IN CENTRAL GOVERNMENT (FOR STA-B) | 5 |
| 7. | DEPARTMENTAL CANDIDATES WITH THREE YEARS CONTINUOUS SERVICE IN CENTRAL GOVERNMENT (FOR TECH-A) | UPTO 40 YEARS |
| 8. | DEPARTMENTAL CANDIDATES WITH THREE YEARS CONTINUOUS SERVICE IN CENTRAL GOVERNMENT (SC / ST) (FOR TECH-A) | UPTO 45 YEARS |
| 9. | DEFENCE PERSONNEL WITH DISABILITY | 3 |
| 10. | DEFENCE PERSONNEL WITH DISABILITY (SC / ST) | 8 |
| 11. | EX-SERVICEMEN (ESM) (TO BE RELEASED / DISCHARGED WITHIN ONE YEAR FROM CRUCIAL DATE OF ELIGIBILITY OF CEPTAM-11 ADVT) | PERIOD OF MILITARY SERVICE PLUS 3 YEARS |
| 12. | WIDOW / DIVORCED WOMEN / WOMEN JUDICIALLY SEPERATED FROM THEIR HUSBANDS WHO ARE NOT REMARRIED (ONLY FOR TECH-A POSTS) | UPTO 35 YEARS |
| 13. | WIDOW / DIVORCED WOMEN / WOMEN JUDICIALLY SEPERATED FROM THEIR HUSBANDS WHO ARE NOT REMARRIED (SC / ST) (ONLY FOR TECH-A POSTS) | UPTO 40 YEARS |
| 14. | MERITORIOUS SPORTSPERSON(MSP) (ONLY FOR TECH-A POSTS) | 5 |
| 15. | MERITORIOUS SPORTSPERSON(MSP) (SC / ST) (ONLY FOR TECH-A POSTS) | 10 |
- Candidates belonging to PwBD, ESM categories, Departmental Candidates with three years continuous service in Central Government and Disabled Defence Services Personnel categories, who are applying against UR vacancies will get age relaxation benefit only for their respective category as above and no additional relaxation will be given for belonging to SC/ST/OBC-NCL category.
- Refer DoPT O.M. dated 01.07.1998 which state “Candidates availing age relaxation/other concessions shall be considered only against reserved vacancies and will not be eligible for consideration under unreserved vacancies”. Hence, the candidates of reserved categories selected as per the same standards as unreserved candidates, without availing concessions, will be adjusted against unreserved seats.
- Performa for certificates to be used for claiming age relaxation may be downloaded (if required) from the DRDO website https://www.drdo.gov.in
Medical Fitness
Candidates must be in good mental and physical health and free from any physical deformity which may interfere in efficient discharge of duties. Provisionally shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a medical examination as prescribed by the competent authority, before the offer of appointment is issued. If a candidate is found unfit, he/she will not be offered an appointment. For PwBD candidates, medical fitness standards are as per extant Govt. of India rules.
Candidates diagnosed with night blindness or colour blindness, as determined by the prescribed medical authority, shall be declared medically unfit for appointment to the post. Such candidates shall not be considered for selection or offered appointment, irrespective of their performance in any stage of the recruitment process. The decision of the designated Medical Board/Medical Officer regarding such visual defects shall be final and binding. The Standards of Visual Acuity are as follows:
| Distant Vision | Near Vision | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Better Eye | Worse Eye | Better Eye | Worse Eye |
| 6/6 | Nil | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| OR | |||
| 6/12 | 6/12 | ||
| OR | |||
| 6/9 | 6/18 | ||
When the age of the candidate at the time of first appointment is 35 years or more, the correct visual acuity will be reduced by one step as under-
| Distant Vision | |
|---|---|
| Better Eye | Worse Eye |
| 6/9 | Nil |
| 6/18 | 6/18 |
| 6/12 | 6/24 |
Key Responsibilities
The CEPTAM-11 advertisement does not list post-specific duties for Senior Technical Assistant-B (Chemistry). As stated in the official notification, DRDO offers career opportunities to work on defence systems & technologies, infrastructure & related activities, in a broad spectrum of subjects/disciplines/trades at its laboratories/establishments/units spread throughout the country. Selected candidates will be:
- Nominated to a DRDO Lab/Establishment/Unit against the vacancies projected for the advertised post code, and work as technical staff of the Defence Research & Development Organisation Technical Cadre (DRTC).
- Appointed initially on probation for a period of two years.
- Liable to serve anywhere within limits of Union of India including field locations/remote areas, as and when required, and to serve a minimum of five years at the first place of posting.
Skills Required
Based on the examination pattern and eligibility conditions in the notification, candidates for DRDO STA-B Chemistry should have:
- Subject knowledge of Chemistry at B.Sc. level for the Tier-II Part II test specific to subject of post-code (syllabus as per educational qualification required for the post, published on the DRDO website).
- General Science knowledge (40 questions in Tier-I).
- General English proficiency (30 questions in Tier-I).
- Quantitative Aptitude/General Maths (40 questions in Tier-I).
- General Intelligence and Reasoning (40 questions in Tier-I).
- Ability to manage time in section-wise time-bound computer based tests with negative marking.
- Good mental and physical health, meeting the prescribed standards of visual acuity (free from night blindness and colour blindness).
Important Dates
| Event | Date (as per CEPTAM-11 Advertisement) |
|---|---|
| CRUCIAL DATE OF ELIGIBILITY | 01.01.2026 |
| OPENING DATE FOR ONLINE APPLICATION | 11.12.2025 |
| CLOSING DATE FOR SUBMISSION OF ONLINE APPLICATION | 01.01.2026, 23:55 Hours |
| LAST DATE OF APPLICATION FEE PAYMENT | 03.01.2026, 23:55 Hours |
| CORRECTION WINDOW DATES | 04.01.2026 – 06.01.2026, 23:55 Hours |
| DATE OF TIER-I EXAM (CBT) | TO BE ANNOUNCED ON DRDO WEBSITE |
Corrigendum-1: Revised Important Dates
DRDO CEPTAM has issued Corrigendum-1 to Advertisement No. CEPTAM-11 revising the important dates as follows:
| IMPORTANT DATES | Existing | To be read as |
|---|---|---|
| CRUCIAL DATE OF ELIGIBILITY | 01.01.2026 | 01.01.2026 |
| OPENING DATE FOR ONLINE APPLICATION | 11.12.2025 | 11.12.2025 |
| CLOSING DATE FOR SUBMISSION OF ONLINE APPLICATION | 01.01.2026, 23:55 Hours | 11.01.2026, 23:55 Hours |
| LAST DATE OF APPLICATION FEE PAYMENT | 03.01.2026, 23:55 Hours | 13.01.2026, 23:55 Hours |
| CORRECTION WINDOW DATES | 04.01.2026 – 06.01.2026, 23:55 Hours | 14.01.2026 – 16.01.2026, 23:55 Hours |
| DATE OF TIER-I EXAM (CBT) | TO BE ANNOUNCED ON DRDO WEBSITE | TO BE ANNOUNCED ON DRDO WEBSITE |
How to Apply for DRDO CEPTAM-11 STA-B Chemistry – Application Steps
Application will be accepted through ONLINE mode only. Follow these steps:
- Read the advertisement: Before applying, carefully go through the Advertisement, Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) and How to Apply available on the DRDO website.
- Keep documents ready: Valid e-mail ID & mobile number; recent color photograph (only .jpeg / .jpg format); scanned copy of signature (only .jpeg / .jpg format); EQR certificates (as on crucial date of eligibility, scanned in true color); Class X certificate (for age proof); certificates in support of reservation/relaxation i.e. SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS/PwBD/MSP/ESM, as applicable; and active bank account details (Name of Account holder, Account Number, Name of Bank and its IFSC code) for online refund of application fee.
- Visit the official website: All candidates must apply online through the link available on DRDO website (https://www.drdo.gov.in) under section “Offerings” and displayed at “Vacancies”. Clicking on the Hyperlink “Click here to apply” shall redirect the applicant to the Online Application portal.
- Fill the application form: Read the instructions available on the Online Application Portal, select Post Code 0103 (Chemistry), submit posting-station preferences and choose five examination cities for Tier-I.
- Pay the application fee online through credit card/debit card/net banking/UPI.
- Review and submit: Review the application before final submission, note down the application number and take a printout of the application form for your records. No printed copy of application is required to be sent to CEPTAM.
General Instructions for Submission of Online Application
- Candidates should possess a working mobile number and a valid & active personal email ID. CEPTAM will not entertain any request for change of mobile number & email address at any stage of recruitment process.
- Candidates are advised to submit online applications much before the closing date and not to wait till last date, to avoid the possibility of network congestion or failure to login to the website on account of heavy rush/load on the website during the closing hours/days. CEPTAM will not be responsible, if candidates are not able to submit their applications within the last date due to the aforesaid reasons.
- Eligibility of the candidate will be considered on the basis of the information furnished in the online application form and documents uploaded. Hence, candidates are advised to fill the application form carefully.
- Application for Multiple Posts: Candidates applying for more than one post code should submit their application, complete in all respects, separately for each post code paying separate fees. If the examination for two post codes applied by candidate is in the same shift, he/she will be able to appear in the examination of only one post code as per his/her choice.
Application Fee
| S.No. | Post | Candidate Category | Application Fee (Non-Refundable) (A) | *Refundable Fee (B) | Total Fee to be Paid with Application (A+B) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | STA-B | UR/OBC/EWS/MSP | 250/- | 500/- | 750/- |
| Women/ SC/ST/PwBD/ Ex-Servicemen# | Nil | 500/- | 500/- | ||
| 2 | TECH-A | General/OBC/EWS/MSP | 100/- | 500/- | 600/- |
| Women/ SC/ST/PwBD/ Ex-Servicemen# | Nil | 500/- | 500/- |
- #Note: Ex-servicemen, who have already secured employment in civil side under Central Government on regular basis after availing of the benefits of reservation given to Ex-servicemen for their re-employment, are NOT eligible for fee waiver. Ex-servicemen not eligible for fee waiver are required to pay fee according to their respective category.
- *Refundable Fee: An amount of Rs. 500/- shall be refunded only to those candidates who appear in Tier-I exam.
- Mode of Fee Payment: Fee is to be paid online through credit card/debit card/net banking/UPI. All applicable service charges i.e. bank charges shall be borne by Candidates.
- Application fee (Non-Refundable amount) and other charges (as applicable), once paid will neither be refunded in any case/circumstances nor the same shall be held reserved for any other recruitment OR selection process.
- Refund will not be considered if a candidate does not appear for Tier-I exam. There will be no refund of fee for wrong/incomplete bank/beneficiary details and erroneous/incomplete/rejected applications.
Correction of Application
After the final submission of the online application, if a candidate wishes to further change or correct application details, he/she may do so only once by logging in. Window for correction of Application form will be opened after closing of online submission of application. No correction fee is required to be paid by candidates.
Examination Cities for Tier-I (CBT)
Candidates are required to select any five different cities from the following list for appearing in Tier-I examination. However, candidates may choose a maximum of three cities from one state, in order of priority. Request for change of examination city/centre/shift will not be entertained.
| S.No. | City Name | S.No. | City Name | S.No. | City Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | AGRA | 27 | HAMIRPUR | 53 | NAGPUR |
| 02 | AHMEDABAD | 28 | HAZARIBAGH | 54 | NAHARLAGUN |
| 03 | AJMER | 29 | HUBBALLI (HUBLI) | 55 | NANDED |
| 04 | AMBALA | 30 | HYDERABAD | 56 | NEW DELHI/NCR |
| 05 | AMRAVATI | 31 | IMPHAL | 57 | PANAJI |
| 06 | AMRITSAR | 32 | INDORE | 58 | PATIALA |
| 07 | ARRAH | 33 | JABALPUR | 59 | PATNA |
| 08 | ASANSOL | 34 | JAIPUR | 60 | PORT BLAIR |
| 09 | BALASORE | 35 | JAMMU | 61 | PRAYAGRAJ |
| 10 | BAREILLY | 36 | JAMSHEDPUR | 62 | PUNE |
| 11 | BATHINDA | 37 | JHANSI | 63 | PURNEA |
| 12 | BENGALURU | 38 | JODHPUR | 64 | RAIPUR |
| 13 | BHAGALPUR | 39 | KANPUR | 65 | RANCHI |
| 14 | BHOPAL | 40 | KOLHAPUR | 66 | ROURKELA |
| 15 | BHUBANESWAR | 41 | KOLKATA | 67 | SIKAR |
| 16 | BILASPUR (CHHATISGARH) | 42 | KOLLAM | 68 | SILIGURI |
| 17 | CHENNAI | 43 | KOZHIKODE | 69 | SURAT |
| 18 | CHHATRA PATI SAMBHAJI NAGAR | 44 | LEH | 70 | TEZPUR |
| 19 | COIMBATORE | 45 | LUCKNOW | 71 | TIRUPATI |
| 20 | DARBHANGA | 46 | MADURAI | 72 | UDAIPUR |
| 21 | DHANBAD | 47 | MANGALURU(MANGALORE) | 73 | UJJAIN |
| 22 | DIBRUGARH | 48 | MEERUT | 74 | VARANASI |
| 23 | ERNAKULAM | 49 | MORADABAD | 75 | VIJAYAWADA |
| 24 | GUWAHATI | 50 | MUMBAI MMR | 76 | VISAKHAPATNAM |
| 25 | GWALIOR | 51 | MUZAFFARPUR | 77 | WARANGAL |
| 26 | HALDWANI | 52 | MYSURU (MYSORE) |
Examination Cities for Tier-II (STA-B and TECH-A) examination and Trade Test (TECH-A): No choice of city will be entertained for the same. Cities for conduct of Tier-II exam and Trade test (for Technician A post) will be decided by CEPTAM based on operational requirement.
Date of Examination and Download of Admit Card
The date of examination will be published on DRDO website (https://www.drdo.gov.in). Information about city of examination will be provided around ten days prior to the date of examination on the website. Admit cards can be downloaded 2-3 days before the respective examination from the DRDO website. Admit cards will not be sent by post. Candidates must print (preferably in colour) the admit card and carry it, along with at least two recent passport size colour photographs and a valid original Photo ID as mentioned in application form.
Examination Pattern and Selection Process
- The syllabus of the examinations will be as per educational qualification required for the post and published on DRDO website (https://www.drdo.gov.in).
- The medium for examination will be Hindi and English.
- The examinations (Tier-I & Tier-II) will be conducted in CBT (Computer Based Test) mode.
Table-1 (Examination Pattern for the post of STA-B)
| Tier | Mode/Type of Examination | Scope of Examination | No of Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration of Exam (Mins.) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | CBT for Screening | Test common to all post-codes: General Science (40 Questions), General English (30 Questions), Quantitative Aptitude/General Maths (40 Questions), General Intelligence and Reasoning (40 Questions) | 150 | 150 | 120 |
| II | CBT for Provisional Selection | Part I: *Personality Test | Test will be of 20 minutes | ||
| Part II: Test specific to subject of post-code | 120 | 120 | 120 | ||
*Performance of the candidate in Personality test will not be considered for his/her selection. Merit List for Tier-II examination will be prepared on the basis of candidate’s performance in Part II (subject-specific) of Tier-II examination only.
Table-2 (Examination Pattern for the post of Technician-A)
| Tier | Mode/Type of Examination | Scope of Examination | No of Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration of Exam (Mins.) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | CBT for Screening | Test common to all post-codes: General Science (40 Questions), General English (30 Questions), Quantitative Aptitude/General Maths (40 Questions), General Intelligence and Reasoning (40 Questions) | 150 | 150 | 120 |
| II | CBT for Provisional short listing for Trade Test | Part I: *Personality Test | Test will be of 20 minutes | ||
| Part II: Test specific to subject of post-code | 120 | 120 | 90 | ||
| Trade Test (Qualifying in nature) | Specific to trade/discipline of post-code (Trade test will be of ITI level as per syllabus specified by DGT) in the related trade, to test the practical skills of the candidates. | The duration of Trade Test may vary depending upon the trade. It will be mentioned in the admit card issued to candidates. | |||
*Performance of the candidate in Personality test will not be considered for his/her selection. Merit List for Tier-II examination will be prepared on the basis of candidate’s performance in Part II (subject-specific) of Tier-II examination only.
- All sections of the question paper (for both Tier-I & Tier-II CBT) will be time bound. Upon expiry of the allotted time for a section, it will be locked, automatically closed and the next section will appear. Candidates will not be permitted to revisit or modify responses in any section once its time has elapsed.
- For Tier-I & Tier-II (Part II) CBT exam, each question will carry 01 mark. There will be negative marking of 0.25 marks for each wrong answer in both Tier-I & Tier-II (Part II).
- Minimum qualifying marks for Tier-I test and Part II of Tier–II (Subject Specific Test) is 40% for UR/OBC/EWS candidates and 35% for SC/ST/PwBD candidates.
Selection Process for the post of STA-B: The selection process will consist of Tier–I and Tier-II examination as described in Table-1. The Score of Tier-I and Tier-II (Part II) tests may be normalized as per requirement. The tests will consist of objective type-multiple choice questions only. Tier-I test is for screening and Tier-II test is for provisional selection. Based on Tier-I examination merit, candidates will be provisionally shortlisted for Tier-II examination in the ratio of 1:10 (No. of vacancies: No. of shortlisted candidates) subject to the condition that they secure the minimum qualifying marks. All candidates lying on the cut off score will be provisionally shortlisted for Tier-II. However, above mentioned ratio may increase or decrease depending upon the organizational requirements.
Provisional Selection Criteria: Preliminary Document Scrutiny to assess the eligibility will be done before declaration of Tier-II result, based on the documents uploaded by the candidate during submission of online application, as per Tier II merit, till sufficient numbers of candidates are available for nominations. Based on Tier-II merit list, candidates found eligible after Preliminary Document Scrutiny will be provisionally selected according to post/category/sub-category of the candidate and number of vacancies available.
Selection Process for the post of Technician-A: Tier–I & Tier-II examination and Trade Test as described in Table-2. Trade test is qualifying in nature (minimum qualifying marks 50% for UR/OBC/EWS candidates and 45% for SC/ST/PwBD candidates). Based on Tier-I merit, candidates will be shortlisted for Tier-II in a ratio of 1:15, and based on Tier-II merit, for Trade Test in a ratio of 1:8. Candidates who have successfully completed apprenticeship in DRDO within the last 2 years (from the crucial date of eligibility of CEPTAM-11 advt) are exempted from appearing in Trade Test.
Resolution of Tie Cases (STA-B): (i) Normalised marks obtained in Tier-I examination; (ii) Date of birth, older candidate being placed higher in merit list; (iii) Alphabetical order in which the first names of the candidates appear in Merit list. (Tech-A): (i) DRDO trained apprentices; (ii) Normalised marks obtained in Tier-I examination; (iii) Date of birth, older candidate placed higher in merit list; (iv) Alphabetical order of first names.
Answer Keys: Answer keys of the Computer Based Examination will be published on the DRDO website after both Tier-I & Tier-II tests. Candidates may submit online representations, if any, within 7 days of publication of the answer keys.
Nomination and Document Verification: Result of Tier-I, Tier-II and Trade Test examination will be published on DRDO website. Provisionally selected candidate(s) will be nominated to the concerned DRDO Lab/Estt/Unit on the basis of merit and preference of posting to stations. Document verification of nominated candidates will be done by concerned DRDO Lab/Estt/Unit prior to issue of appointment letter; candidates will have to produce all their original documents along with two sets of self-attested photocopies (Matriculation certificate as proof of date of birth, educational qualification certificate, category certificates as applicable, NOC as per Annexure-XI for those in Govt./PSU/Autonomous organisations, and any other document specified in the nomination letter).
General Terms and Conditions
- Reservation/Relaxation: Reservation/Relaxation benefits regarding age, qualifying criteria etc. are applicable to the SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS/PwBD/ESM/MSP etc. candidates applying against vacancies earmarked for them, as per extant Govt. of India orders. Candidature in reserved category will remain provisional till the veracity of the concerned documents are ascertained by the appointing authority.
- OBC-NCL / EWS: OBC(NCL) certificate should be issued by competent authority in central govt. prescribed format (Annexure-II) along with a self declaration (Annexure-III). The OBC non-creamy layer certificate and EWS Income and Asset Certificate (Annexure-IV) are required to be valid on crucial date of eligibility of CEPTAM-11 advt.
- PwBD: Candidates with physical disability of 40% or above only will be considered as person with benchmark disability (PwBD). Scribe and compensatory time (20 minutes/hr of examination) facilities are available as per the conditions laid down in the advertisement.
- Disqualification: No person shall be eligible for appointment who has entered into or contracted a marriage with a person having a spouse living, or having a spouse living, has entered into or contracted a marriage with any person, unless exempted by the Government.
- Identity proof: Recently updated Identity proof (e.g. Aadhaar, Passport, Voter ID, PAN, Driving License or photo bearing Govt. issued I.D. card) must be carried in original during the examination, document verification and whenever required.
- Mock test & biometrics: A mock test will be available on the website, tentatively 10 days prior to examination. Candidates will be required to provide biometric attendance & will be subject to frisking by HHMD (Hand Held Metal Detector) at examination centres.
- Prohibited Items: Electronic gadgets like Mobile phones, Bluetooth devices, pen drive, laptops, camera, calculators, any other communication devices, wrist watches/fitness band, pen/pencil, debit/credit card, ornaments & jewellery, water bottle, wallets/purses, belts, shoes, metallic wears etc. and carrying any fire arms/weapons, objectionable items are strictly NOT allowed inside the exam hall.
- No Travelling Allowances is admissible to any candidates for appearing in the Examination/Trade Test/Document Verification.
- Caste/category status as on the crucial date of eligibility of CEPTAM-11 Advt. shall only be considered for reservation and related benefits.
- Candidature at all stages of the selection process will be purely provisional, subject to fulfilling prescribed eligibility criteria. Provisional short listing/selection at any stage confers no right of appointment.
- Public Disclosure: As per DOPT O.M. No.39020/1/2016-Estt. (B) dated 21.06.2016, DRDO will publish the scores/rankings of the qualified but not nominated candidates; candidates may opt out of public disclosure at the time of filling the application form.
- Misconduct: Candidature will be summarily cancelled for unfair means (dealt as per the Public Examination (Prevention of Unfair Means) Rules, 2024), possession of prohibited items, malpractice, fabricated documents, false statements, impersonation, misbehaviour, canvassing, or attempts to hack or damage examination systems. Defaulters may be debarred permanently or for a specified period.
- Caution: Candidates are advised not to be entrapped by fraudulent recruitment advertisements and job offers being made by some unscrupulous elements by wrongly using DRDO name/logo. Visit only the official website of DRDO (https://www.drdo.gov.in).
- DRDO has the right to withdraw or modify the advertisement/recruitment process at any stage. Any dispute in regard to CEPTAM-11 recruitment cycle will be subject to the courts/tribunals having jurisdiction over Delhi only. Translation ambiguity, if any, shall be resolved by referring to the English version of the advertisement.
Relevant Forms/Formats (Available on DRDO Website)
| S.No. | Nomenclature | Annexure |
|---|---|---|
| a. | The format of certificate to be produced by SC & ST candidates applying for appointment to posts under the government of India | Annexure-I |
| b. | The format of certificate to be produced by Other Backward classes (NCL) candidates applying for appointment to posts under the government of India | Annexure-II |
| c. | The format of Declaration/Undertaking to be submitted by Other Backward Class candidates | Annexure-III |
| d. | The format of Income and Asset certificate to be produced by Economically Weaker Section (EWS) | Annexure-IV |
| e. | Form V Disability Certificate (In case of single disability) | Annexure-V |
| f. | Form VI Disability Certificate (In case of multiple disabilities) | Annexure-VI |
| g. | Form VII UDID card | Annexure-VII |
| h. | Certificate for recommendation of Scribe and/or Compensatory Time for persons with disabilities and have limitation in writing | Annexure-VIII |
| i. | Letter of undertaking by the persons with disabilities as defined under Section 2 (s) of the RPwD Act, 2016 using the services of scribe | Annexure-IX |
| j. | Undertaking to be given by the Ex-Servicemen (ESM) Candidates | Annexure-X(A) |
| k. | The format of Certificate to be submitted by Ex-Servicemen Personnel regarding their employment from their Commanding Officer | Annexure-X(B) |
| l. | The format of certificate to be submitted by Central Govt Civilian Employees/Departmental candidates seeking age relaxation | Annexure-XI |
| m. | List of Games/Sports of meritorious sportspersons (No. DOPT-1720781414772) | Annexure-XII |
| n. | The format of Certificate to meritorious sportsperson for International/National/Inter-University/Education of the State/Khelo India competition | Annexure-XIII (A-E) |
Official Application and Notification Links
| Official Notification (CEPTAM-11 Advertisement, English) | Download DRDO CEPTAM-11 Notification PDF |
| Corrigendum-1 (Revised Dates) | Download CEPTAM-11 Corrigendum-1 |
| Apply Online | DRDO CEPTAM-11 Apply Online Link |
| Official Website | www.drdo.gov.in |
| Help Desk | 022-61087530 between Monday to Friday (During 10 am to 5 pm); Help Desk Tab in Online Application Portal |
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