The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has recently issued an official recruitment notification for the post of Senior Technician Assistant-B (STA-B). This recruitment drive aims to fill 764 vacancies across various technical disciplines.

The online application process for these posts will begin on 11 December 2025, and candidates can submit their applications until the last date, 01 January 2026. All interested applicants are strongly advised to complete their applications before the deadline to avoid any last-minute inconvenience.

Before applying, candidates must carefully review the eligibility criteria, educational qualifications, age limits, application fees, and other important requirements mentioned below.

DRDO – Vacancy Details

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

Candidates applying for the post of Senior Technician Assistant-B must have:

A B.Sc degree, OR
A Diploma in Engineering in the relevant trade
(as per DRDO rules and requirements)

Age Limit

Only candidates falling within the age limit prescribed by DRDO will be considered eligible.

Application Fee

General / OBC Candidates: ₹250/-
SC / ST Candidates: No Fee

Applicants must pay the required application fee while submitting the online form.

Selection Process

The selection process for DRDO STA-B posts will include:

Written Examination
Skill Test
Document Verification
Medical Examination
Other stages as per DRDO recruitment rules

How to Apply – Complete Guide

Mode of Application: Online

Candidates interested in applying for the DRDO Senior Technician Assistant-B posts must fill out the online application form available at the official website: drdo.gov.in.

Applications will be accepted only until 01 January 2026. Candidates are advised to apply early to avoid website congestion near the deadline.