The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has released the Answer Key for the recruitment of Senior Technical Assistant-B (STA-B) and Technician-A (Tech-A) posts on its official website.
The exam was conducted on 23rd March 2026, and candidates can now check the answer key by logging into the portal using their Enrollment Number, Registration Number, or Date of Birth. The last date to submit the application form was 11th January 2026. Below are the key details related to the DRDO CEPTAM-11 recruitment process.
Category Details Answer Key Release Date 25th March 2026 Available Now Exam Date 23rd March 2026 Last Date to Apply 11th January 2026 Last Date for Fee Payment 13th January 2026 Admit Card Release 20th March 2026 Exam City Details Release 13th March 2026 Result Date To be updated soon Official Website DRDO Official Website
Important Dates Event Date Online Application Start Date 11th December 2025 Online Application Last Date 11th January 2026 Last Date for Fee Payment 13th January 2026 Exam Date 23rd March 2026 Exam City Details Release 13th March 2026 Admit Card Release 20th March 2026 Answer Key Release 25th March 2026
Application Fee Category Fee for STA-B Post Fee for Tech-A Post General / OBC / EWS / MSP ₹750 ₹600 SC / ST / PH / ESM / All Female ₹500 ₹500 Refund (After Tier-I Exam) ₹500 (General/OBC/EWS/MSP) ₹500 (SC/ST/PH/All Female) Payment Mode Debit Card, Credit Card, Internet Banking, IMPS, Cash Card/Mobile Wallet
Age Limit (As on 01 January 2026) Category Details Minimum Age 18 Years Maximum Age 28 Years Age Relaxation As per DRDO regulations
Vacancy Details Post Name No. of Posts Senior Technician Assistant-B (STA-B) 561 Technician-A (Tech-A) 203
Eligibility Criteria Post Name Eligibility Criteria Senior Technician Assistant-B B.Sc degree or a Diploma in Engineering in the relevant trade Technician-A ITI certification in the relevant trade
How to Check & Download DRDO CEPTAM-11 Answer Key 2026 Open your browser on your mobile or computer. Visit the official DRDO website. Navigate to the “Careers / Recruitment” section. Look for the link titled “DRDO CEPTAM-11 Answer Key 2026.” Click on the link to access the answer key. Enter your Registration Number/Application Number and Date of Birth or Password. Complete the captcha code if required. Click on the Login/Submit button. Your answer key will appear on the screen for viewing and download. Mode of Selection Written Exam Trade Test / Skill Test Document Verification Medical Examination Useful Links 
