Position: Senior Technical Assistant-B (STA-B) / Technician-A (Tech-A) (CEPTAM-10)

Organization: Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)

Job Location: All India

This role supports DRDO laboratories/establishments through technical assistance, trade operations, and laboratory/workshop activities. Openings span multiple disciplines and trades, with selection primarily through an online examination followed by a skill test (as applicable).

Responsibilities

Provide technical support for laboratory, workshop, and field activities aligned with assigned discipline/trade.
Assist in operation, maintenance, calibration, and basic troubleshooting of equipment/tools as per standard procedures.
Support documentation, record-keeping, and reporting related to technical tasks and assigned projects.
Follow safety protocols, quality standards, and organizational guidelines during all technical operations.
Coordinate with scientists/engineers/technical teams to execute assigned tasks within timelines.
For Technician roles: perform skilled trade work (e.g., fitting, machining, electrical, electronics, welding, etc.) as per job requirements and skill test standards.

Requirements

Age Limit (as on 23-Sep-2022): 18 to 28 years (age relaxation as per rules).
Educational Qualification (indicative, varies by discipline/trade):
- For STA-B (Group B): Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) in relevant subject and/or Diploma in relevant engineering/technology discipline (e.g., Computer Science, Electronics, Mechanical, Civil, Chemical, Electrical, Instrumentation, etc.) as per notified eligibility.
- For Tech-A (Group C): Class 10th (High School) with ITI certificate in the relevant trade/branch (for applicable trades) as per notified eligibility.
- Some disciplines may require specific combinations (e.g., MLT: 10+2 Science + Diploma + experience or B.Sc MLT) as per notification.
Ability to work in a structured government/defence R&D environment with adherence to confidentiality and process discipline.
Basic computer proficiency may be required depending on the post/trade.

Selection Process

Online Examination
Skill Test (where applicable)

Benefits

Government role with structured career progression as per applicable rules.
Pay scale and allowances as per government/DRDO norms.
Opportunity to work on nationally significant defence research and development programs.
Professional exposure across DRDO labs/establishments and advanced technical environments.

About the Company

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is India’s premier agency under the Ministry of Defence, responsible for developing defence technologies and systems. DRDO operates a network of laboratories and establishments across India, focusing on research, development, and innovation to strengthen national security and technological capabilities.

Additional Information (as per provided content)

Total Vacancies: 1,901
STA-B: 1,075 posts (Group ‘B’, Non-Gazetted, Non-Ministerial)
Tech-A: 826 posts (Group ‘C’, Non-Gazetted, Non-Ministerial)
Application Window (notified): 03-Sep-2022 to 23-Sep-2022 (final submission up to 25-Sep-2022 as per notice)
Application Fee (notified): General/OBC/EWS: Rs. 100; SC/ST/PH and female applicants: exempted

Note: Eligibility and discipline/trade requirements vary by post. Candidates should refer to the official notification for exact criteria applicable to their discipline/trade.