The Defence Research and Development Organisation has released the official CEPTAM-11 Tier-II CBT examination notice. As per the notice dated 26 May 2026, the Tier-II Computer Based Test is scheduled to be conducted on 15 June 2026, Monday, for provisionally shortlisted candidates.
This update is important for candidates who have cleared the Tier-I stage of CEPTAM-11 recruitment for Senior Technical Assistant-B and Technician-A posts. The Tier-II exam is the next major stage in the selection process, and DRDO has stated that the city intimation will be released shortly before the admit card link is activated.
Candidates should use the official DRDO website for the exam notice, city intimation, admit card and further instructions. Details such as exam centre, reporting time, shift and candidate-specific instructions will be available through the city slip or admit card, not in the general exam date notice.
Quick Facts
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | DRDO CEPTAM-11 Tier-II CBT Examination 2026 |
| Recruitment Body | Defence Research and Development Organisation, Centre for Personnel Talent Management |
| Advertisement | CEPTAM-11 |
| Posts Covered | Senior Technical Assistant-B and Technician-A |
| Total Vacancies | 764 posts |
| Tier-II Exam Date | 15 June 2026, Monday |
| Exam Mode | Computer Based Test |
| City Intimation | To be available shortly on the DRDO website |
| Admit Card | To be released after city intimation |
| Official Website | drdo.gov.in |
DRDO CEPTAM-11 Tier-II Exam Date 2026
DRDO has announced that the CEPTAM-11 Tier-II CBT Examination will be held on 15 June 2026, Monday. The notice applies to candidates who have been provisionally shortlisted for the Tier-II stage under CEPTAM-11.
The official notice also states that city intimation will be made available shortly on the DRDO website, followed by the admit card download link. Candidates will also receive updates through their registered email or mobile number.
Who Should Check This Exam Date Notice
This notice is relevant only for candidates who are provisionally shortlisted for the CEPTAM-11 Tier-II CBT. It is not a fresh application notice and does not reopen registration.
- Candidates shortlisted after the CEPTAM-11 Tier-I CBT should check the notice.
- The schedule is connected with Senior Technical Assistant-B and Technician-A recruitment.
- Candidates should verify their city intimation and admit card from the official DRDO website once released.
- Exam centre, shift and reporting time will be candidate-specific and will be mentioned in the admit card or related login.
DRDO CEPTAM-11 Tier-II Schedule
| Event | Date or Status |
|---|---|
| Official Tier-II notice date | 26 May 2026 |
| Tier-II CBT exam date | 15 June 2026, Monday |
| City intimation | To be available shortly on DRDO website |
| Admit card download | To be released after city intimation |
| Exam mode | Computer Based Test |
| Official website | drdo.gov.in |
Posts and Vacancies Covered Under CEPTAM-11
CEPTAM-11 recruitment covers technical posts under the Defence Research and Development Organisation Technical Cadre. The total number of vacancies notified under the detailed advertisement is 764.
| Post | Vacancies | Group |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Technical Assistant-B | 561 | Group B, Non-Gazetted, Non-Ministerial |
| Technician-A | 203 | Group C, Non-Gazetted, Non-Ministerial |
| Total | 764 | DRDO Technical Cadre |
How to Check the DRDO CEPTAM-11 Tier-II Notice
- Go to the official DRDO website at drdo.gov.in.
- Open the Vacancies or latest updates section.
- Look for the CEPTAM-11 Tier-II CBT Examination Notice.
- Open the PDF notice and confirm the exam date.
- Keep checking the same official website for city intimation and admit card updates.
Candidates should avoid relying only on forwarded messages or unofficial screenshots. The final exam-related instructions should be checked from the official DRDO portal.
City Intimation and Admit Card Update
DRDO has stated that the city intimation for CEPTAM-11 Tier-II will be available shortly on the official website. The admit card download link will be released after the city intimation.
The admit card is expected to carry candidate-specific details such as exam centre, reporting time, roll number, shift, instructions and permitted documents. Candidates should not wait until the last day to download the admit card once the link is active.
- Use only the official DRDO website or official candidate login.
- Keep the registered mobile number and email active.
- Check spelling of name, post code and exam details on the admit card.
- Read all exam-day instructions carefully before going to the centre.
DRDO CEPTAM-11 Tier-II Exam Pattern
The CEPTAM-11 Tier-II test is conducted in Computer Based Test mode. The paper is post-code or subject-specific and is used for provisional selection or shortlisting, depending on the post.
| Post | Tier-II Structure | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Senior Technical Assistant-B | Part I Personality Test and Part II subject-specific test | 120 questions in Part II | 120 marks | 120 minutes for Part II |
| Technician-A | Part I Personality Test and Part II trade-specific test | 120 questions in Part II | 120 marks | 90 minutes for Part II |
The personality test performance is not counted for selection. Merit for Tier-II is prepared on the basis of performance in Part II, which is subject-specific or trade-specific.
Marking Scheme and Qualifying Marks
For Tier-I and Tier-II Part II CBT, each question carries one mark. There is negative marking of 0.25 marks for each wrong answer in Tier-I and Tier-II Part II.
| Category | Minimum Qualifying Marks for Tier-I and Tier-II Part II |
|---|---|
| UR, OBC and EWS | 40% |
| SC, ST and PwBD | 35% |
For Technician-A, candidates shortlisted after Tier-II are required to appear for the Trade Test. The Trade Test is qualifying in nature and is used to assess practical skills in the relevant trade.
Syllabus Focus for Tier-II CBT
The Tier-II syllabus is specific to the subject, discipline or trade selected by the candidate at the time of application. STA-B candidates should revise their relevant B.Sc or diploma-level subject areas, while Technician-A candidates should focus on the relevant ITI trade syllabus and practical trade concepts.
- STA-B Tier-II includes subject-specific topics from the relevant discipline such as engineering, science, mathematics, library science or psychology, depending on the post code.
- Technician-A Tier-II includes trade-specific topics such as COPA, electrician, fitter, machinist, welder, carpenter and other notified trades.
- Candidates should use the official CEPTAM-11 Tier-II syllabus PDF for post-code-wise preparation.
- Since Tier-II Part II decides merit, revision should be focused on the candidate’s own subject or trade.
Documents to Carry on Exam Day
Candidates should follow the instructions printed on the CEPTAM-11 Tier-II admit card. In general, candidates should keep the following ready before the exam day.
- Printed copy of the admit card, preferably in colour if instructed.
- Valid original photo ID used or accepted during the application process.
- Recent passport-size colour photographs, if mentioned in the admit card.
- Additional proof of date of birth if the photo ID does not show date of birth.
- Any other document specifically mentioned in the admit card instructions.
Candidates should reach the exam centre as per the reporting time mentioned on the admit card. Requests for change of centre, date or shift are generally not entertained.
What Happens After DRDO CEPTAM-11 Tier-II
After the Tier-II CBT, DRDO will process the result as per the selection rules in the CEPTAM-11 advertisement. For STA-B, Tier-II is used for provisional selection based on the subject-specific test. For Technician-A, Tier-II is used for provisional shortlisting for the Trade Test.
- STA-B candidates are considered further on the basis of Tier-II merit and document scrutiny.
- Technician-A candidates shortlisted after Tier-II must qualify the Trade Test.
- Preliminary document scrutiny is carried out as per the recruitment rules and uploaded documents.
- Final updates should be checked only through DRDO’s official website.
Official Links
Source: Official notification (PDF)
Frequently Asked Questions
The DRDO CEPTAM-11 Tier-II CBT exam is scheduled for 15 June 2026, Monday.
Only provisionally shortlisted candidates from the CEPTAM-11 Tier-I stage can appear for the Tier-II CBT.
DRDO has said the city intimation will be released shortly, followed by the admit card download link.
Candidates can download the official Tier-II CBT examination notice from the DRDO website at drdo.gov.in.
The Tier-II examination will be conducted in Computer Based Test mode.
Yes. In Tier-II Part II CBT, 0.25 marks are deducted for each wrong answer.
CEPTAM-11 covers Senior Technical Assistant-B and Technician-A posts under DRDO Technical Cadre.
Yes. Technician-A candidates shortlisted after Tier-II must appear for the Trade Test, which is qualifying in nature.