DRDO CEPTAM Recruitment 2025 : The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), through its Centre for Personnel Talent Management (CEPTAM), has released for three contractual vacancies at Hyderabad.
Applications are invited offline for the posts of Project Store Officer (PSO), Project Senior Admin Assistant (PSAA), and Project Admin Assistant (PAA). The engagement is tenure-based and extends up to March 2027. Last date to apply is 26 July 2025.
DRDO CEPTAM Recruitment 2025 Overview
DRDO is seeking experienced professionals for short-term project-based roles at its Hyderabad establishment. These positions are part of the administrative and project support staff under CEPTAM.
| Exam Elements | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Body | DRDO – CEPTAM |
| Posts | PSO, PSAA, PAA |
| Total Vacancies | 3 |
| Notification Date | 3rd July 2025 |
| Application Mode | Offline (via Email) |
| Last Date to Apply | 26 July 2025 |
| Place of Posting | Hyderabad, Telangana |
| Official Website | drdo.gov.in |
DRDO CEPTAM Notification 2025 PDF
The DRDO CEPTAM Notification 2025 outlines eligibility criteria, experience requirements, salary details, and the complete application procedure. Applicants must apply in the prescribed format and email the form along with supporting documents to pbm.ceptam@gov.in before the deadline.
DRDO CEPTAM Vacancy 2025
| Post | Vacancies | Monthly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Project Store Officer (PSO) | 1 | ₹59,276 |
| Project Sr. Admin Assistant (PSAA) | 1 | ₹47,496 |
| Project Admin Assistant (PAA) | 1 | ₹35,220 |
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DRDO CEPTAM Important Dates 2025
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Released | 3rd July 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | 26th July 2025 |
| Interview Date | To be notified |
How to Apply for DRDO Recruitment 2025?
- Visit www.drdo.gov.in and go to “What’s New” section.
- Download the application form from the DRDO CEPTAM notification.
- Fill the form, scan along with all required certificates into a single PDF file (Name format: PostName_YourName).
- Email the completed PDF to pbm.ceptam@gov.in before 26th July 2025.
- Application fee of ₹100 (only for General/OBC male candidates) to be transferred to:
- A/C No.: 34222670732
- IFSC: SBIN0000691
- Branch: SBI, New Delhi Main Branch
- SC/ST/PwBD/ESM/Women candidates are exempted from the fee.
DRDO CEPTAM Eligibility Criteria 2025
Educational Qualifications & Experience
| Post | Qualification | Minimum Experience |
|---|---|---|
| PSO | Bachelor’s Degree (BA/BCom/BSc/BCA) | 10 years in Admin/Finance/Stores |
| PSAA | Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent | 6 years in Admin/Finance/Stores |
| PAA | Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent | 3 years in Admin/Finance/Stores |
Desirable:
- MBA, GeM Portal knowledge, MS Office proficiency, 35 WPM typing speed (English)
Age Limits (as on 26 July 2025)
- PSO: Not exceeding 50 years
- PSAA: Not exceeding 45 years
- PAA: Not exceeding 35 years
- Relaxation: As per Govt. norms; max age including relaxation not to exceed 56 years.
DRDO CEPTAM Selection Process 2025
- Shortlisting: Based on eligibility and experience.
- Interview: Candidates will be called in 1:5 ratio per post.
- Final Merit: Based solely on personal interview marks.
- Minimum Qualifying Marks: 70% (UR), 60% (Reserved categories)