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<h1><span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><font color="#003163"><b>DRDO CEPTAM 11 Eligibility 2025: Age Limit, Qualification, Nationality & Physical Standards</b></font></span></h1><p data-start="407" data-end="753">If you're preparing for the <strong data-start="435" data-end="470">DRDO CEPTAM 11 Recruitment 2025</strong>, understanding the <strong data-start="490" data-end="514">eligibility criteria</strong> is your first step toward success. Every year, DRDO (Defence Research and Development Organisation) recruits hundreds of candidates through the CEPTAM (Centre for Personnel Talent Management) exam for technical and administrative posts.</p><p data-start="755" data-end="980">This blog gives you a <strong data-start="777" data-end="856">comprehensive and updated guide on DRDO CEPTAM 11 Eligibility Criteria 2025</strong>, covering <strong data-start="867" data-end="941">age limit, educational qualifications, nationality, physical standards</strong>, and category-wise relaxation details.</p><hr data-start="982" data-end="985"><h2 data-start="987" data-end="1032"><span data-start="990" data-end="1032"><b><font color="#085294">What is DRDO CEPTAM 11 Recruitment?</font></b></span></h2><p data-start="1034" data-end="1112">DRDO CEPTAM 11 is a competitive recruitment process for various posts such as:</p><ul data-start="1113" data-end="1261">
<li data-start="1113" data-end="1151">
<p data-start="1115" data-end="1151">Senior Technical Assistant-B (STA-B)</p>
</li>
<li data-start="1152" data-end="1166">
<p data-start="1154" data-end="1166">Technician-A</p>
</li>
<li data-start="1167" data-end="1220">
<p data-start="1169" data-end="1220">Admin & Allied Cadre (Steno, Store Assistant, etc.)</p>
</li>
<li data-start="1221" data-end="1261">
<p data-start="1223" data-end="1261">Fireman, Security Assistant, and more.</p>
</li>
</ul><p data-start="1263" data-end="1390">Each post comes with <strong data-start="1284" data-end="1322">different eligibility requirements</strong>, making it essential for candidates to read the criteria carefully.</p><hr data-start="1392" data-end="1395"><h3><span data-start="1400" data-end="1459"><font style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);" color="#085294"><b>DRDO CEPTAM 11 Eligibility Criteria – Overview Table</b></font></span></h3><div class="_tableContainer_80l1q_1"><div tabindex="-1" class="_tableWrapper_80l1q_14 group flex w-fit flex-col-reverse"><table data-start="1461" data-end="2892" class="w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)"><thead data-start="1461" data-end="1617"><tr data-start="1461" data-end="1617"><th data-start="1461" data-end="1494" data-col-size="sm"><span data-start="1463" data-end="1476"><font color="#ce0000">Post Name</font></span></th><th data-start="1494" data-end="1551" data-col-size="md"><span data-start="1496" data-end="1525"><font color="#ce0000">Educational Qualification</font></span></th><th data-start="1551" data-end="1575" data-col-size="sm"><span data-start="1553" data-end="1574"><font color="#ce0000">Age Limit (Years)</font></span></th><th data-start="1575" data-end="1617" data-col-size="sm"><font color="#ce0000"><span data-start="1577" data-end="1599">Physical Standards</span> (If applicable</font>)</th></tr></thead><tbody data-start="1778" data-end="2892"><tr data-start="1778" data-end="1936"><td data-start="1778" data-end="1813" data-col-size="sm">Senior Technical Assistant-B</td><td data-col-size="md" data-start="1813" data-end="1869">Bachelor’s Degree in Science OR Diploma in Engineering</td><td data-col-size="sm" data-start="1869" data-end="1894">18 – 30</td><td data-col-size="sm" data-start="1894" data-end="1936">No</td></tr><tr data-start="1937" data-end="2095"><td data-start="1937" data-end="1972" data-col-size="sm">Technician-A</td><td data-col-size="md" data-start="1972" data-end="2028">ITI in relevant trade</td><td data-col-size="sm" data-start="2028" data-end="2053">18 – 28</td><td data-col-size="sm" data-start="2053" data-end="2095">No</td></tr><tr data-start="2096" data-end="2254"><td data-start="2096" data-end="2131" data-col-size="sm">Stenographer Grade II</td><td data-col-size="md" data-start="2131" data-end="2187">12th Pass + Typing/Steno skill</td><td data-col-size="sm" data-start="2187" data-end="2212">18 – 27</td><td data-col-size="sm" data-start="2212" data-end="2254">No</td></tr><tr data-start="2255" data-end="2414"><td data-start="2255" data-end="2290" data-col-size="sm">Store Assistant</td><td data-col-size="md" data-start="2290" data-end="2347">12th Pass</td><td data-col-size="sm" data-start="2347" data-end="2372">18 – 27</td><td data-col-size="sm" data-start="2372" data-end="2414">No</td></tr><tr data-start="2415" data-end="2573"><td data-start="2415" data-end="2450" data-col-size="sm">Administrative Assistant</td><td data-col-size="md" data-start="2450" data-end="2506">12th Pass + Typing skill</td><td data-col-size="sm" data-start="2506" data-end="2531">18 – 27</td><td data-col-size="sm" data-start="2531" data-end="2573">No</td></tr><tr data-start="2574" data-end="2733"><td data-start="2574" data-end="2609" data-col-size="sm">Security Assistant</td><td data-col-size="md" data-start="2609" data-end="2666">12th Pass</td><td data-col-size="sm" data-start="2666" data-end="2691">18 – 27</td><td data-col-size="sm" data-start="2691" data-end="2733">Yes</td></tr><tr data-start="2734" data-end="2892"><td data-start="2734" data-end="2769" data-col-size="sm">Fireman</td><td data-col-size="md" data-start="2769" data-end="2825">10th Pass + Physical Test</td><td data-col-size="sm" data-start="2825" data-end="2850">18 – 27</td><td data-col-size="sm" data-start="2850" data-end="2892">Yes</td></tr></tbody></table><br></div></div><h2 data-start="3004" data-end="3057"><strong data-start="3007" data-end="3057"><font color="#003163">Post-Wise Educational Qualification Details</font></strong></h2><h4><span data-start="3063" data-end="3106"><font color="#085294"><b>1. Senior Technical Assistant-B (STA-B)</b></font></span></h4><ul data-start="3107" data-end="3410">
<li data-start="3107" data-end="3290">
<p data-start="3109" data-end="3129"><strong data-start="3109" data-end="3127">Qualification:</strong></p>
<ul data-start="3133" data-end="3290">
<li data-start="3133" data-end="3173">
<p data-start="3135" data-end="3173">Bachelor’s degree in Science (B.Sc.)</p>
</li>
<li data-start="3177" data-end="3290">
<p data-start="3179" data-end="3290">OR Diploma in Engineering/Technology in relevant disciplines (Mechanical, Electronics, Computer Science, etc.).</p>
</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li data-start="3291" data-end="3410">
<p data-start="3293" data-end="3410"><strong data-start="3293" data-end="3326">Relevant Disciplines Include:</strong> Mechanical, Electronics, Electrical, Civil, Computer Science, Instrumentation, etc.</p>
</li>
</ul><h4><strong data-start="3416" data-end="3435"><font color="#085294" style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">2. Technician-A</font></strong></h4><ul data-start="3436" data-end="3626">
<li data-start="3436" data-end="3523">
<p data-start="3438" data-end="3458"><strong data-start="3438" data-end="3456">Qualification:</strong></p>
<ul data-start="3462" data-end="3523">
<li data-start="3462" data-end="3523">
<p data-start="3464" data-end="3523">ITI/NTC/NAC in respective trades (recognized by NCVT/SCVT).</p>
</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li data-start="3524" data-end="3626">
<p data-start="3526" data-end="3626"><strong data-start="3526" data-end="3545">Popular Trades:</strong> Fitter, Turner, Electrician, Electronics Mechanic, Welder, COPA, Machinist, etc.</p>
</li>
</ul><h4><strong data-start="3632" data-end="3691"><font color="#085294" style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">3. Admin & Allied Posts (Steno, Store, Admin Assistant)</font></strong></h4><ul data-start="3692" data-end="3828">
<li data-start="3692" data-end="3828">
<p data-start="3694" data-end="3714"><strong data-start="3694" data-end="3712">Qualification:</strong></p>
<ul data-start="3718" data-end="3828">
<li data-start="3718" data-end="3759">
<p data-start="3720" data-end="3759">12th Class or equivalent qualification.</p>
</li>
<li data-start="3763" data-end="3828">
<p data-start="3765" data-end="3828">Typing speed and stenography skill required for specific posts.</p>
</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul><h4><strong data-start="3834" data-end="3869"><font color="#085294" style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">4. Security Assistant & Fireman</font></strong></h4><ul data-start="3870" data-end="4052">
<li data-start="3870" data-end="4052">
<p data-start="3872" data-end="3892"><strong data-start="3872" data-end="3890">Qualification:</strong></p>
<ul data-start="3896" data-end="4052">
<li data-start="3896" data-end="3968">
<p data-start="3898" data-end="3968">For Security Assistant: 12th pass with a physical fitness requirement.</p>
</li>
<li data-start="3972" data-end="4052">
<p data-start="3974" data-end="4052">For Fireman: 10th pass with additional physical standards and endurance tests.</p>
</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul><hr data-start="4054" data-end="4057"><h3><strong data-start="4062" data-end="4110"><font color="#085294">DRDO CEPTAM 11 Age Limit 2025 (Post-Wise)</font></strong></h3><div class="_tableContainer_80l1q_1"><div tabindex="-1" class="_tableWrapper_80l1q_14 group flex w-fit flex-col-reverse"><table data-start="4112" data-end="4695" class="w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)"><thead data-start="4112" data-end="4206"><tr data-start="4112" data-end="4206"><th data-start="4112" data-end="4128" data-col-size="sm"><span data-start="4114" data-end="4126"><font color="#ce0000">Category</font></span></th><th data-start="4128" data-end="4150" data-col-size="sm"><span data-start="4130" data-end="4149"><font color="#ce0000">STA-B Age Limit</font></span></th><th data-start="4150" data-end="4179" data-col-size="sm"><span data-start="4152" data-end="4178"><font color="#ce0000">Technician-A Age Limit</font></span></th><th data-start="4179" data-end="4206" data-col-size="sm"><span data-start="4181" data-end="4204"><font color="#ce0000">A&A Posts Age Limit</font></span></th></tr></thead><tbody data-start="4304" data-end="4695"><tr data-start="4304" data-end="4400"><td data-start="4304" data-end="4320" data-col-size="sm">UR/General</td><td data-col-size="sm" data-start="4320" data-end="4343">18 – 30 years</td><td data-col-size="sm" data-start="4343" data-end="4373">18 – 28 years</td><td data-col-size="sm" data-start="4373" data-end="4400">18 – 27 years</td></tr><tr data-start="4401" data-end="4497"><td data-start="4401" data-end="4417" data-col-size="sm">OBC</td><td data-col-size="sm" data-start="4417" data-end="4440">18 – 33 years</td><td data-col-size="sm" data-start="4440" data-end="4470">18 – 31 years</td><td data-col-size="sm" data-start="4470" data-end="4497">18 – 30 years</td></tr><tr data-start="4498" data-end="4594"><td data-start="4498" data-end="4514" data-col-size="sm">SC/ST</td><td data-col-size="sm" data-start="4514" data-end="4537">18 – 35 years</td><td data-col-size="sm" data-start="4537" data-end="4567">18 – 33 years</td><td data-col-size="sm" data-start="4567" data-end="4594">18 – 32 years</td></tr><tr data-start="4595" data-end="4647"><td data-start="4595" data-end="4611" data-col-size="sm">PwD</td><td data-col-size="sm" data-start="4611" data-end="4642">Relaxation as per govt norms</td><td data-col-size="sm" data-start="4642" data-end="4644"></td><td data-col-size="sm" data-start="4644" data-end="4647"></td></tr><tr data-start="4648" data-end="4695"><td data-start="4648" data-end="4664" data-col-size="sm">Ex-Servicemen</td><td data-col-size="sm" data-start="4664" data-end="4690">As per government norms</td><td data-col-size="sm" data-start="4690" data-end="4692"></td><td data-col-size="sm" data-start="4692" data-end="4695"></td></tr></tbody></table><h4><strong data-start="4705" data-end="4732" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: 1.75rem;"><font style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);" color="#3984c6">Nationality Criteria</font></strong></h4></div></div><p data-start="4734" data-end="4762">To apply for DRDO CEPTAM 11:</p><ul data-start="4763" data-end="4911">
<li data-start="4763" data-end="4809">
<p data-start="4765" data-end="4809">The candidate must be an <strong data-start="4790" data-end="4808">Indian citizen</strong>.</p>
</li>
<li data-start="4810" data-end="4911">
<p data-start="4812" data-end="4911"><strong data-start="4812" data-end="4867">Candidates from Nepal, Bhutan, and Tibetan refugees</strong> may apply as per Government of India rules.</p>
</li>
</ul><h3><strong data-start="4921" data-end="4997"><font color="#003163">DRDO CEPTAM 11 Physical Fitness Requirements (For Security & Fireman)</font></strong></h3><h4><strong data-start="5003" data-end="5057"><font color="#085294">1. Security Assistant & Fireman Physical Standards</font></strong></h4><div class="_tableContainer_80l1q_1"><div tabindex="-1" class="_tableWrapper_80l1q_14 group flex w-fit flex-col-reverse"><table data-start="5059" data-end="5472" class="w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)"><thead data-start="5059" data-end="5127"><tr data-start="5059" data-end="5127"><th data-start="5059" data-end="5084" data-col-size="sm"><span data-start="5061" data-end="5074"><font color="#ce0000">Parameter</font></span></th><th data-start="5084" data-end="5104" data-col-size="sm"><span data-start="5086" data-end="5103"><font color="#ce0000">Male Standard</font></span></th><th data-start="5104" data-end="5127" data-col-size="sm"><span data-start="5106" data-end="5125"><font color="#ce0000">Female Standard</font></span></th></tr></thead><tbody data-start="5197" data-end="5472"><tr data-start="5197" data-end="5265"><td data-start="5197" data-end="5222" data-col-size="sm">Height</td><td data-col-size="sm" data-start="5222" data-end="5242">165 cm</td><td data-col-size="sm" data-start="5242" data-end="5265">157 cm</td></tr><tr data-start="5266" data-end="5334"><td data-start="5266" data-end="5291" data-col-size="sm">Chest (Only for males)</td><td data-col-size="sm" data-start="5291" data-end="5311">80–85 cm</td><td data-col-size="sm" data-start="5311" data-end="5334">Not applicable</td></tr><tr data-start="5335" data-end="5403"><td data-start="5335" data-end="5360" data-col-size="sm">Vision</td><td data-col-size="sm" data-start="5360" data-end="5380">6/6 (No glasses)</td><td data-col-size="sm" data-start="5380" data-end="5403">6/6 (No glasses)</td></tr><tr data-start="5404" data-end="5472"><td data-start="5404" data-end="5429" data-col-size="sm">Weight</td><td data-col-size="sm" data-start="5429" data-end="5449">Proportionate</td><td data-col-size="sm" data-start="5449" data-end="5472">Proportionate</td></tr></tbody></table><h4><strong data-start="5478" data-end="5522" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: 1.5rem;"><font color="#085294" style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">2. Physical Endurance Test (for Fireman)</font></strong></h4></div></div><ul data-start="5523" data-end="5642">
<li data-start="5523" data-end="5550">
<p data-start="5525" data-end="5550">1.6 km run in 6 minutes</p>
</li>
<li data-start="5551" data-end="5575">
<p data-start="5553" data-end="5575">High Jump, Long Jump</p>
</li>
<li data-start="5576" data-end="5593">
<p data-start="5578" data-end="5593">Rope climbing</p>
</li>
<li data-start="5594" data-end="5642">
<p data-start="5596" data-end="5642">Carrying dummy weight for a specified distance</p>
</li>
</ul><hr data-start="5644" data-end="5647"><h2 data-start="5649" data-end="5694"><strong data-start="5652" data-end="5694"><font color="#003163">Who is Eligible for DRDO CEPTAM 11?</font></strong></h2><h4><font color="#085294">Basic Eligibility Checklist:</font></h4><ul data-start="5731" data-end="5971">
<li data-start="5731" data-end="5759">
<p data-start="5733" data-end="5759">Are you an Indian citizen?</p>
</li>
<li data-start="5760" data-end="5838">
<p data-start="5762" data-end="5838">Do you meet the educational qualifications for the post you’re applying for?</p>
</li>
<li data-start="5839" data-end="5902">
<p data-start="5841" data-end="5902">Is your age within the required range as on the closing date?</p>
</li>
<li data-start="5903" data-end="5971">
<p data-start="5905" data-end="5971">If applying for physical roles, do you meet the fitness standards?</p>
</li>
</ul><p data-start="5973" data-end="6049">If your answer is “Yes” to all, you're eligible to apply for DRDO CEPTAM 11.</p><hr data-start="6051" data-end="6054"><h4><strong data-start="6059" data-end="6111"><font color="#085294" style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">Documents Required at the Time of Application</font></strong></h4><p data-start="6113" data-end="6152">Prepare these documents while applying:</p><ul data-start="6153" data-end="6377">
<li data-start="6153" data-end="6202">
<p data-start="6155" data-end="6202">10th, 12th, Graduation/Diploma/ITI certificates</p>
</li>
<li data-start="6203" data-end="6253">
<p data-start="6205" data-end="6253">Caste certificate (for OBC/SC/ST/EWS candidates)</p>
</li>
<li data-start="6254" data-end="6294">
<p data-start="6256" data-end="6294">Disability certificate (if applicable)</p>
</li>
<li data-start="6295" data-end="6333">
<p data-start="6297" data-end="6333">Photo ID Proof (Aadhar/PAN/Voter ID)</p>
</li>
<li data-start="6334" data-end="6377">
<p data-start="6336" data-end="6377">Passport-size photo and scanned signature</p>
</li>
</ul><hr data-start="6379" data-end="6382"><h4><strong data-start="6387" data-end="6445"><font color="#085294" style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">DRDO CEPTAM 11 Eligibility – Key Points to Remember</font></strong></h4><ul data-start="6447" data-end="6867">
<li data-start="6447" data-end="6565">
<p data-start="6449" data-end="6565">Overqualification (e.g., B.Tech for Technician-A) may lead to disqualification unless mentioned in the notification.</p>
</li>
<li data-start="6566" data-end="6664">
<p data-start="6568" data-end="6664">OBC candidates must have <strong data-start="6593" data-end="6626">non-creamy layer certificates</strong> valid for the current financial year.</p>
</li>
<li data-start="6665" data-end="6771">
<p data-start="6667" data-end="6771">SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwD category candidates must submit proper documents at the time of document verification.</p>
</li>
<li data-start="6772" data-end="6867">
<p data-start="6774" data-end="6867">Age relaxations and physical criteria exemptions apply <strong data-start="6829" data-end="6867">only on submission of valid proof.</strong></p>
</li>
</ul><hr data-start="6869" data-end="6872"><h2 data-start="6874" data-end="6922"><strong data-start="6877" data-end="6922"><font style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);" color="#003163">FAQs – DRDO CEPTAM 11 Eligibility 2025</font></strong></h2><h6><strong data-start="6928" data-end="6986"><font color="#085294" style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">Q1. Can a final-year student apply for DRDO CEPTAM 11?</font></strong></h6><p data-start="6989" data-end="7095"><strong data-start="6989" data-end="6995">A:</strong> No, candidates must have completed their qualifications before the closing date of the application.</p><h6><strong data-start="7101" data-end="7161"><font color="#085294" style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">Q2. Is there an age relaxation for government employees?</font></strong></h6><p data-start="7164" data-end="7261"><strong data-start="7164" data-end="7170">A:</strong> Yes, DRDO employees and central government employees get relaxation as per DRDO/GoI rules.</p><h6><strong data-start="7267" data-end="7326"><font color="#085294" style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">Q3. Can B.Tech candidates apply for Technician-A posts?</font></strong></h6><p data-start="7329" data-end="7428"><strong data-start="7329" data-end="7335">A:</strong> Generally no, overqualified candidates may be rejected unless specified in the notification.</p><h6><strong data-start="7434" data-end="7486"><font color="#085294" style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">Q4. Is physical fitness mandatory for all posts?</font></strong></h6><p data-start="7489" data-end="7546"><strong data-start="7489" data-end="7495">A:</strong> No, only for Security Assistant and Fireman posts.</p><h3><hr data-start="7548" data-end="7551"><strong data-start="7556" data-end="7610"><font color="#003163">Final thoughts  </font></strong></h3><h4><strong data-start="7556" data-end="7610"><font color="#085294">Check Eligibility Before You Apply</font></strong></h4><p data-start="7612" data-end="7855">The <strong data-start="7616" data-end="7655">DRDO CEPTAM 11 eligibility criteria</strong> are clear and post-specific. Always <strong data-start="7692" data-end="7736">read the official notification carefully</strong> and ensure you meet all the conditions. Missing out on any eligibility parameter could lead to rejection at any stage.</p><p data-start="7857" data-end="7971"><strong data-start="7860" data-end="7877">Stay Updated:</strong> Follow DRDO’s official website and bookmark this page for all the latest eligibility updates.</p><hr data-start="7973" data-end="7976"><p>

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