What is the application fee for DRDO STA 2026?

The application fee for the General category is ₹750. Fees vary by category — see the Fees section.

What is the age limit for DRDO STA 2026?

Candidates must generally be between 18 and 28 years. Age relaxation applies for reserved categories.

The Tier II Exam Date is scheduled for 15 Jun 2026.

Name: DRDO STA 2026
Start: 2026-06-15T00:00:00.000Z
Location: India

Applications Open

Current status: Applications Open

Source: testbook.com · Verified on 26 Jul 2026

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Event	Date
Registration Start Date	11 Dec 2025
Registration End Date	11 Jan 2026
Tier II Exam Date	15 Jun 2026
Result Declaration Date — To be announced.	— (tentative)

Category	Fee	Note
General	₹750	₹250 application fee + ₹500 refundable fee.
OBC	₹750	₹250 application fee + ₹500 refundable fee.
EWS	₹750	₹250 application fee + ₹500 refundable fee.
Female	₹500	Exempted from application fee.
SC	₹500	Exempted from application fee.
ST	₹500	Exempted from application fee.
PwD	₹500	Exempted from application fee.
Ex-Servicemen	₹500	Exempted from application fee.

18 to 28 years

Minimum age should be 18 years and maximum age 28 years.

Age relaxation: Age relaxations applicable as per Government rules.

B.Sc. or Diploma in Engineering or Technology.

Must be a citizen of India.

Post	Vacancies	Pay Scale
Senior Technical Assistant-B (STA-B) — Vacancies are under CEPTAM-11.	561	₹35,400 - ₹1,12,400

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Tier II Exam	12 Jun 2026	Download ↗

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