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DRDO CEPTAM Previous Year Question Papers
DRDO CEPTAM Recruitment of Senior Technical Assistant-B and Technician-A (DRTC)
Centre for Personnel Talent Management (CEPTAM), Defence Research and Development Organisation, Ministry of DefenceNo papers yetVerified 9 Oct 2026
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About DRDO CEPTAM
DRDO's Centre for Personnel Talent Management (CEPTAM), Metcalfe House, Delhi, recruits Senior Technical Assistant-B (STA-B) and Technician-A posts of the DRDO Technical Cadre (DRTC) for its laboratories. Advertisement CEPTAM-11, open from 11.12.2025, notified 561 STA-B and 203 Technician-A vacancies. Both posts have a common Tier-I screening CBT and a subject-specific Tier-II CBT that decides merit; Technician-A candidates must also pass a qualifying trade test.
Eligibility (summary)
For CEPTAM-11: age 18 to 28 years as on 01.01.2026 (upper limit relaxable as per Government of India rules). STA-B needs a B.Sc degree or diploma in the subject of the post code, and Technician-A needs Class 10 plus an ITI certificate in the relevant trade; holders of higher degrees such as B.E./B.Tech, M.Sc or Ph.D are not considered. Read the latest notification for exact age limits, relaxations and qualifications.
Stages & subjects
- 1
Tier-I CBT
Screening test common to all post codes: general science, general English, quantitative aptitude/general maths and general intelligence & reasoning
- 2
Tier-II CBT
Part I personality test (not counted) and Part II test specific to the subject or trade of the post code; Part II decides merit
- 3
Trade Test (Technician-A)
Qualifying ITI-level practical test in the trade of the post code, for Technician-A only
General ScienceGeneral EnglishQuantitative Aptitude/General MathsGeneral Intelligence and ReasoningSTA-B subjects: Automobile, Chemical, Civil, Computer Science, Electrical, Electronics, Instrumentation, Mechanical and Metallurgical Engineering; Chemistry, Geology, Library Science, Mathematics, Physics, PsychologyTechnician-A trades: Book Binder, CNC Operator, COPA, Draughtsman, Electrician, Electronics, Fitter, Machinist, Motor Mechanic, Optical Worker, Photographer, Sheet Metal Worker, Surveyor, Welder and others
Exam pattern
Summarised from the official notification. Patterns change; confirm in the latest notice.
| Stage | Pattern |
|---|---|
| Tier-I CBT | 150 multiple-choice questions, 150 marks, 120 minutes: General Science 40, General English 30, Quantitative Aptitude/General Maths 40, General Intelligence and Reasoning 40. Each question carries 1 mark with negative marking of 0.25 mark per wrong answer; sections are separately timed. Minimum qualifying marks 40% for UR/OBC/EWS and 35% for SC/ST/PwBD; shortlisting for Tier-II in the ratio 1:10 (STA-B) or 1:15 (Technician-A).Advertisement CEPTAM-11 (2025-26) · source |
| Tier-II CBT | Part I personality test of 20 minutes, not counted for selection. Part II test specific to the subject of the post code: 120 questions, 120 marks, 120 minutes for STA-B and 90 minutes for Technician-A; 1 mark per question, negative marking of 0.25 mark per wrong answer; minimum qualifying marks 40% for UR/OBC/EWS and 35% for SC/ST/PwBD. Merit is drawn from Part II only.Advertisement CEPTAM-11 (2025-26) · source |
| Trade Test (Technician-A) | Qualifying ITI-level trade test in the related trade; duration varies by trade and is shown on the admit card. Minimum qualifying marks 50% for UR/OBC/EWS and 45% for SC/ST/PwBD; candidates are shortlisted for it from Tier-II merit in the ratio 1:8.Advertisement CEPTAM-11 (2025-26) · source |
Preparing with DRDO CEPTAM papers
- Practise each stage separately: Tier-I CBT, Tier-II CBT, Trade Test (Technician-A).
- Re-check the syllabus in the latest notification before relying on older papers.
FAQs
Where can I download DRDO CEPTAM previous year papers?
We have not published DRDO CEPTAM papers yet. Check the official website (drdo.gov.in) for any papers the authority has released.
Who conducts DRDO CEPTAM?
DRDO CEPTAM is conducted by the Centre for Personnel Talent Management (CEPTAM), Defence Research and Development Organisation, Ministry of Defence. Notifications, dates and results are published on its official website.
Is this information official?
No. PYQSathi is independent. We summarise official documents and link to them, last checked 9 Oct 2026. Always confirm on the official website before applying.
Official sources
- Centre for Personnel Talent Management (CEPTAM), Defence Research and Development Organisation, Ministry of Defence — official website
- DRDO vacancies page: CEPTAM-11 Advertisement for the posts of STA-B and Technician-A
- CEPTAM-11 Advertisement (English)
- CEPTAM-11 detailed syllabus for STA-B and Technician-A Tier-II CBT
- CEPTAM-11 notice on normalisation of scores (09-06-2026)
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