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Senior Technical Assistant/Technician

DRDO

Government-Based Company
📍 Location Pan India
💰 Salary 19,900 - 1,12,400 per month
📅 Posted Jan 02, 2026
🏢 Company Type Government-Based
📝 Job Type Full-Time
🏠 Work Mode Office
🏭 Industry Engineering

Job Description

DRDO CEPTAM recruitment for Group B and Group C technical positions. Senior Technical Assistant requires diploma or B.Sc in engineering/technology. Technician-A requires 10th pass and ITI certification. Work on defence research and development projects.

Requirements

Senior Technical Assistant: Diploma or B.Sc in Engineering/Technology/Computer Science. Technician-A: 10th pass with ITI certification. Age 18-28 years as on 01/01/2026. No higher qualifications allowed for these positions.

Required Skills

Technical Support Engineering Computer Science ITI Diploma Science Defence Technology

Hiring Insights

  • Hiring Status: Registration Open
  • Batch Priority: 2026 batch
  • Expected Response Time: 8-10 weeks
  • Preferred Qualification: Diploma, B.Sc

Note: Insights are based on previous hiring patterns and community feedback.

Selection Process

  1. Step 1 Online Application (Before Jan 1, 2026)
    Duration: Immediate
  2. Step 2 CBT Tier I - Screening
    Duration: 4-6 weeks
  3. Step 3 CBT Tier II - Subject Test
    Duration: 4-6 weeks
  4. Step 4 Trade Test (for Technician)
    Duration: 2-3 weeks
  5. Step 5 Document Verification
    Duration: 2-3 weeks

Typical process based on past hiring patterns at government-based companies.

Who Should Apply

Diploma/B.Sc graduates for Senior Technical Assistant. 10th pass with ITI for Technician-A. Candidates should be interested in defence research and government technical roles.

Common Reasons for Rejection

  • {'reason': 'Higher qualification than required', 'frequency': 'High'}
  • {'reason': 'Age limit exceeded', 'frequency': 'High'}
  • {'reason': 'Wrong educational background', 'frequency': 'Medium'}

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