Defence Research and Development Organisation

DRDO-CEPTAM-11

DRDO Centre for Personnel Talent Management (CEPTAM-11) Technical Cadre Examination

Mode: Online Computer Based Test (CBT)

Stages: 2 Stages Selection

State: Delhi (NCT)

Official Scheme & Overview

About the Examination

National recruitment examination for Senior Technical Assistants (STA-B) and Technicians (Tech-A) across DRDO research laboratories nationwide.

Selection Pattern Overview

Tier-I CBT (Screening), Tier-II CBT (Selection Merit for STA-B) or Trade Test (for Tech-A).

Multi-Tier Evaluation

Examination Stages & Marks Distribution

Detailed tier-by-tier breakdown of test duration, total marks, qualifying cutoffs, and mode.

Tier-I: Screening CBT (120 Questions)

scheduled

Test Mode

online cbt

Duration

90 Mins

Total Marks

120 Marks

Qualifying Min

48 Marks

Tier-II: Subject Specific CBT / Trade Evaluation

upcoming

Test Mode

online cbt

Duration

90 Mins

Total Marks

100 Marks

Qualifying Min

40 Marks

Curriculum & Evaluation

Syllabus & Marking Guidelines

Syllabus Breakdown

Tier-I (STA-B): Quantitative Ability, Reasoning, GA, English, Science (120 Qs). Tier-II (STA-B): Subject specific technical syllabus (100 Qs). Tech-A: Common Aptitude + Trade Test.

Marking & Negative Marking Rules

No negative marking in CEPTAM computer based examinations.

Candidate Eligibility

Eligibility, Age & Educational Qualifications

Age Limit

18 to 28 Years

Permissible Attempts

Unlimited

Nationality

Citizen of India

Educational Qualification Details:

B.Sc. degree in Science or Diploma in Engineering/Technology in relevant branch (STA-B) or 10th + ITI (Tech-A).

Category-Wise Age Relaxation:

Standard relaxation: SC/ST (5 yrs), OBC (3 yrs), PwD (10 yrs), Ex-Servicemen as per government directives.

Important Dates

Milestone Timeline

No official timeline milestones published yet for this examination.

Application Fee Structure

General / Unreserved:₹100

OBC (Non-Creamy Layer):₹100

EWS (Economically Weaker):₹100

SC / ST Candidates:₹0 (Exempted)

Female & PwD Candidates:₹0 (Exempted)

Official Downloads

Gazettes & Circulars

Official Notification Gazette & Examination Scheme

notification

Verified Public Information

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