DRDO CEPTAM 2024: Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO), Centre for Personnel Talent Management (CEPTAM) will soon release DRDO CEPTAM 2024 notification. DRDO CEPTAM apply online link will be activated after the notification is published. DRDO CEPTAM notification is released for the posts of Stenographer Grade-I, Junior Translation Officer (JTO), Stenographer Grade-II, Administrative Assistant ‘A’, Store Assistant ‘A’ Security Assistant ‘A’ Vehicle Operator ‘A’, Fire Engine Driver ‘A’, and Fireman under Admin & Allied CETPAM 10 (A&A).
The educational qualification is different for different posts.
For Tech A post, educational qualification is Class 10 with certification from ITI in relevant trade.
For A & A post, required qualification is Class 10 for Clerk, Asstt Halwai-cum Cook, Vehicle Operator, Fire Engine Driver, Fireman posts. The qualification for Stenographer, Administrative Assistant (English Typing), Administrative Assistant (Hindi Typing), Store Assistant, A (English Typing), Store Assistant (Hindi Typing), Security Assistant posts is Class 12 pass
For MTS, the required qualification is Class 10 or equivalent.
DRDO CEPTAM A&A recruitment is conducted for the post of Stenographer Grade-II (English Typing), Administrative Assistant ‘A’ (English Typing), Administrative Assistant ‘A’ (Hindi Typing), Store Assistant ‘A’ (English Typing) and Store Assistant ‘A’ (Hindi Typing), Security Assistant ‘A’, Clerk (Canteen Manager Grade-III), Asstt Halwai-cum Cook, Vehicle Operator ‘A’, Fire Engine Driver ‘A’ and Fireman.
The MTS post exam pattern is divided into two Tiers. Tier 1 is for screening, while tier 2 is for final selection. Both stage exams are conducted in Computer Based Mode.
Tier 1 consists questions from General Intelligence & Reasoning Ability, General Awareness and Quantitative Aptitude & Numerical Ability.
Tier 2 consists of questions from General Science, General Math and General English.
- What is CEPTAM?
- DRDO CEPTAM 2022 Exam Dates & Schedule
- Highlights of DRDO CEPTAM
- DRDO CEPTAM Notification 2024
- DRDO CEPTAM Application Form 2024
- DRDO CEPTAM Selection Process
- DRDO CEPTAM Syllabus
- DRDO CEPTAM Exam Pattern
- DRDO CEPTAM Preparation Tips
- DRDO CEPTAM Admit Card
- DRDO CEPTAM Result 2024
- DRDO CEPTAM Cutoff
- DRDO CEPTAM 2024 FAQs
What is CEPTAM?
DRDO CEPTAM is conducted by the Centre for Personnel Talent Management (CEPTAM) of Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO). CEPTAM conducts the exam for recruitment of Technical, Administrative & Allied category non-gazetted personnel. CEPTAM is a corporate body of DRDO established as Personnel Assessment Centre (PEACE) to cater to DRTC Cadre (Technical Staff) of DRDO. The centre is responsible for the recruitment of Technical, Administrative & Allied category staff, assessment and facilitates training for this cadre.
DRDO CEPTAM 2022 Exam Dates & Schedule
Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of DRDO CEPTAM 2024 exam
| Dates | Past Exam Dates |
|---|---|
| 12 Jan ' 23 | Tier 2 exam date for STA-B |
| 06 Jan ' 23 - 11 Jan ' 23 | Tier 1 exam date for Tech A post |
| 29 Dec ' 22 - 11 Jan ' 23 | DRDO CEPTAM Tier 1 Admit Card for Tech A |
Highlights of DRDO CEPTAM
Check below some of the important highlights of DRDO CEPTAM exam.
| Exam Particulars | Exam Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name |
DRDO CEPTAM |
| Conducting Body |
Centre for Personnel Talent Management (CEPTAM) of DRDO |
| Exam Level |
National level |
| Exam Frequency |
Vacancy based |
| Mode of Exam |
Online |
| Exam Stages |
Tier 1, 2 and Document Verification (As per posts) |
| Exam Fees |
INR 100 for General and OBC candidates SC/ST/Women/PwD/ESM candidates are exempted from paying the application fee |
| Exam Duration |
For Tech A and A&A posts, Tier-I is held for 120 minutes For MTS post, Tier-I and II are held for 90 minutes For DRDO CEPTAM 10 DRTC Recruitment STA-B: Tier 1 & 2 will be held for 90 minutes Tech A Tier 1 is held for 90 minutes Tier 2 Trade Test is held for one to two hours duration |
| No. of Papers and Total Marks |
MTS Post (100 Marks each for Tier I and II) Tier-I comprises questions from General Intelligence & Reasoning Ability, General Awareness and Quantitative Aptitude & Numerical Ability Tier-2 comprises questions from General Science, General Math and General English Tech A (150 Marks)
Tech A & A (150 Marks) The syllabus for Stenographer Grade-II (English Typing), Administrative Assistant ‘A’ (English Typing), Administrative Assistant ‘A’ (Hindi Typing), Store Assistant ‘A’ (English Typing) and Store Assistant ‘A’ (Hindi Typing), comprises questions from Quantitative ability/aptitude, General intelligence & Reasoning ability, General awareness, General science, Arithmetic & Numerical Ability, General English and Hindi or English Language. The syllabus for Security Assistant ‘A’, Clerk (Canteen Manager Grade-III), Asstt Halwai-cum Cook, Vehicle Operator ‘A’, Fire Engine Driver ‘A’ and Fireman comprises questions from Quantitative ability/aptitude, General intelligence & Reasoning ability, General awareness, General science, Arithmetic & Numerical Ability and General English and trade-related subjects. For DRDO CEPTAM 10 DRTC Recruitment STA-B Tier 1 comprises various sections such as Quantitative ability/aptitude, General intelligence & Reasoning ability, General awareness, English language (basic knowledge), General science. Total marks allotted to Tier 1 are 120 Tier 2 comprises 100 marks and carries questions specific to the trade/discipline Tech A Tier 1 is for CBT (Provisional Selection) and it is divided into two sections. Section A comprises Quantitative ability/aptitude, General intelligence & Reasoning ability, General awareness, English language (basic knowledge) and Section B comprises subjects specific to the trade. Total marks allotted to the exam are 120 marks Tier 2 is trade test and it is qualifying in nature. This test is specific to trade/discipline of postcode. Trade test will be of ITI level wherein the practical knowledge of candidates will be judged. |
| Total Questions |
MTS Post Tier 1: 100 questions Tier 2: 100 questions Stenographer Grade-II (English Typing), Administrative Assistant ‘A’ (English Typing), Administrative Assistant ‘A’ (Hindi Typing), Store Assistant ‘A’ (English Typing) and Store Assistant ‘A’ (Hindi Typing): 50 questions in each section Security Assistant ‘A’, Clerk (Canteen Manager Grade-III), Asstt Halwai-cum Cook, Vehicle Operator ‘A’, Fire Engine Driver ‘A’ and Fireman: 125 questions DRDO CEPTAM 10 DRTC Recruitment STA B Tier 1 carries 120 questions and Tire 2 carries 100 questions Tech A Tier 1 Section A: 40 Section B: 80 |
| Language/Medium of Exam |
English and Hindi |
| No. of Test Cities |
42 cities (Approx.) |
| Official Website |
https://www.drdo.gov.in/ceptm-advertisement/500 |
| Contact Details |
011 - 23882323 (04 Lines), 23819217 |
DRDO CEPTAM Notification 2024
DRDO CEPTAM notification 2024 for various posts is released online. The selection process of A&A post comprises Tier 1 (Computer Based Test), Tier 2 (Trade/Skill/Physical Fitness and Capability Test) and Tier 3 (Descriptive in Nature). Earlier, DRDO CEPTAM 10 DRTC notification for Senior Technical Assistant-B (STA-B) and Technician-a (tech-a) posts was released. For the post of STA-B, the selection process will consist of Tier–I (Screening) and Tier-II (Final Selection). For the post of Tech-A for DRDO CEPTAM 10 recruitment, the selection process will consist of Tier–I (CBT) and Tier-II (Trade Test).
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DRDO CEPTAM Application Form 2024
DRDO CEPTAM application form 2024 will be released soon. The application fee was INR 100 for General and OBC candidates. While SC/ST/Women/PwD/ESM candidates were exempted from paying the application fee.
DRDO CEPTAM Selection Process
The complete process of DRDO CEPTAM is explained below.
Stage 1: Application Process
Candidates fulfilling the eligibility criteria are required to fill DRDO CEPTAM application. Applicants need to fill the application form online. Candidates need to first register for the exam. After the successful generation of user ID and password, candidates are able to fill the other details in the application form.
Stage 2: Issue of DRDO CEPTAM Admit Card
The admit card of CEPTAM is released online separately for different phases of the exam. Candidates can access their DRDO CEPTAM admit cards from the official website by logging with the required credentials. DRDO CEPTAM admit card includes details such as name, date of birth, category, exam venue, date, time of exam, etc.
Stage 3: Appearing in the exam
The entrance exam comprises various stages. DRDO CEPTAM exam for all posts is conducted in two stages: Tier-I and II. The exam pattern is different for different posts. Before final selection, candidates are required to appear in the document verification.
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Stage 4: Declaration of DRDO CEPTAM Result
The result of DRDO CEPTAM is announced online on the official website. To check DRDO CEPTAM result, candidates are required to login using the post applied for, application number and captcha code.
DRDO CEPTAM Exam Centres
The examination authority prescribes DRDO CEPTAM exam centres for Tier 1 and 2 exam. Candidates can choose any three cities from the list of exam centres in order of their preference for Tier 1 exam. Once the candidates exercise the option of exam centres, it is treated as final and cannot be changed. The examination authority reserves the right to add/delete any exam centre and allot candidates to a centre other than the one chosen by them. Candidates are not required to choose DRDO CEPTAM exam centre for Tier 2 (Trade Test). The exam cities for Tier 2 are decided based on the operational requirements.
DRDO CEPTAM Syllabus
The first and foremost step towards preparation is understanding the DRDO CEPTAM syllabus. The syllabus comprises topics under different sections such as Quantitative ability/aptitude, General intelligence & Reasoning ability, General awareness, General Science, Arithmetic & Numerical Ability, etc. The syllabus of DRDO CEPTAM is of Class 10 and 12 standards. The question paper is framed based on the syllabus.
Commonly asked questions
DRDO CEPTAM syllabus for A & A post is given below:
English
- Synonyms
- Tenses
- Subject-Verb Agreement
- Grammar
- Antonyms
- Verb
- Articles
- Fill in the Blanks
- Comprehension
- Vocabulary
- Sentence Rearrangement
- Idioms & Phrases
- Adverb
- Unseen passages
- Error Correction, etc.
General Intelligence
- Blood Relations
- Analogy
- Directions
- Clocks & Calendars
- Coding-Decoding
- Number Series
- Alphabet Series
- Arithmetical Reasoning
- Non-Verbal Series
- Number Rankings
- Decision Making
- Cubes and Dice
- Embedded Figures
- Mirror Images etc.
Mathematics
- HCF & LCM
- Percentages
- Simplification
- Data Interpretation
- Ratio and Proportions
- Profit and Loss
- Decimal & Fractions
- Time and Work
- Time and Distance
- Number System
- Simple & Compound Interest
- Mixtures & Allegations
- Problems on Ages
- Average, etc.
General Awareness
- Current Affairs (National and International)
- Science- Inventions and Discoveries
- Awards and Honors
- Important Days
- Abbreviations
- Books and Authors
- Major Financial / Economic News
- Budget and Five-Year Plans
- Sports, etc.
DRDO CEPTAM Tier 2 syllabus for STA B is given below.
DRDO CEPTAM Syllabus Tier 2 | |
| Electrical | Electrical and Electronic Measurements, Analog and Digital Electronics, Power Electronics and Drives, Electro Magnetic Induction, Electric Circuits and Fields, Signals and Systems, Electrical Machines, Power System, Control System |
| Instrumentation | Signals Systems and Communications, Electrical and Electronic Measurements, Control Systems and Process Control, Analytical, Optical and Biomedical Instrumentation, Basics of Circuits and Measurement Systems, Mechanical Measurement, Industrial Instrumentation, Digital Electronics, Analog Electronics |
| Chemical | Chemical Technology, Heat Transfer, Mass Transfer, Process Calculations and Thermodynamics, Fluid Mechanics and Mechanical Operations, Chemical Reaction Engineering |
| Mechanical | Fluid Mechanics, Heat Transfer, Thermodynamics, Engineering Materials, Metal Casting, Machining and Machine Tool Operations, Inventory Control and Operation Research, Engineering Mechanics, Strength of Materials, Theory of Machines, Vibrations Design |
DRDO CEPTAM syllabus for STA B is given below:
DRDO CEPTAM Syllabus for Quantitative Ability/Aptitude
- Time and Work
- Time and Distance
- HCF & LCM, Percentages
- Profit and Loss
- Ratio and Proportions
- Simple & Compound Interest
- Mixtures & Allegations
- Problems on Ages
- Number System
- Simplification
- Data Interpretation
- Decimal & Fractions
- Average
DRDO CEPTAM Syllabus General Intelligence & Reasoning Ability
- Blood Relations
- Analogy
- Directions
- Clocks & Calendars
- Coding-Decoding
- Number Series
- Alphabet Series
- Arithmetical Reasoning
- Non-Verbal Series
- Number Rankings
- Decision Making
- Embedded Figures Cubes and Dice
- Mirror Images
DRDO CEPTAM General Awareness Syllabus
- Indian Constitution.
- Cultural Heritage
- Indian National Movement
- Science & Technology
- About India
- History – India & World
- Geography – India & World
- Indian Polity & Governance
DRDO CEPTAM General English Syllabus
- Synonyms
- Antonyms
- Verb
- Tenses
- Subject-Verb Agreement
- Grammar
- Comprehension
- Vocabulary
- Adverb
- Unseen passages
- Error Correction
- Articles
- Fill in the Blanks
- Sentence Rearrangement
- Idioms & Phrases
DRDO CEPTAM Syllabus for General Science
- Chemistry
- Botany
- Physics
- Zoology
DRDO CEPTAM Exam Pattern
DRDO CEPTAM pattern is different for different tiers and posts. The pattern highlights the overall structure of the exam such as marking scheme, number of sections, total marks, and duration of the exam. DRDO CEPTAM exam pattern for different posts is given below:
DRDO CEPTAM MTS exam pattern is divided into two tiers: I and II. Both the tiers will be conducted in computer-based mode and comprise objective-type multiple-choice questions. DRDO CEPTAM exam pattern for A&A post is divided into two tiers: I and II. Tier-I is a computer-based test while tier-II is a trade/skill/physical fitness and capability test as per the post.
DRDO CEPTAM exam pattern for Tech A post is divided into tiers. Tier-I exam is conducted in computer-based mode. The question paper is divided into two sections: A and B. Part A of the question paper comprises questions from Quantitative Ability/Aptitude, General Intelligence & Reasoning Ability, General Awareness, English Language (basic knowledge), General Science. Section B comprises questions specific to trade/discipline as per the post-code. Trade test is of ITI level in the related trade.
DRDO CEPTAM 10 DRTC Exam Pattern
For the post of STA-B: Tier-I and Tier-II is conducted in Computer Based Test (CBT) mode. The Score of Tier-I (CBT) is normalised. The Tier-I and Tier-II consists of objective typemultiple choice questions only. Tier-I examination is for screening and Tier-II is for final selection.
For the post of Tech-A: The score of Tier-I (CBT) is normalised as per requirement. The Tier-I (CBT) consists of objective type-multiple choice questions only.. Tier-I examination is for Provisional selection and Tier-II (Trade Test) is qualifying in nature. Trade test is of ITI level in the related trade, to test the practical skills of the candidates. The test is of about one to two hours duration.
Minimum Qualifying Marks
The minimum qualifying marks for Tier-I is 40 percent for UR/OBC candidate and 35 percent for SC/ST candidates. Candidates will be provisionally shortlisted based on Tier-I examination merit in a ratio of 1:8 (No. of vacancy: No. of shortlisted candidates) provided they secure the minimum qualifying marks in examination. The last candidate securing equal marks in the bracket will also be included. These provisionally shortlisted candidates will be called for Tier-II examination. The provisional selection will be based on the order of merit obtained in Tier-II examination depending upon the post/category/sub-category of the candidate. The minimum qualifying marks for Tier-II is 40 percent for UR/OBC candidate and 35 percent for SC/ST candidates.
Commonly asked questions
There will be no negative marking in the exam. The exam is conducted in both English and Hindi.
DRDO CEPTAM exam pattern for STA B post is given below.
Tier | Mode of Exam | Topics in Exam | Number of Questions | Maximummarks | Exam Duration (Minutes) |
I | CBT for Screening | Quantitative Aptitude, General Intelligence and Reasoning Ability, English Language, General Awareness and General Science | 120 | 120 | 90 |
II | CBT for Provisional Selection | Test specific to subject of post-code | 100 | 100 | 90 |
The structure of DRDO CEPTAM exam pattern for Tech A post is given below.
Tier | Mode of Exam | Topics in Exam | Number of Questions | Maximummarks | Exam Duration (Minutes) |
I | CBT for Screening | Quantitative Aptitude, General Intelligence and Reasoning Ability, English Language, General Awareness and General Science | 120 | 120 | 90 |
II | CBT for Provisional Selection | Test specific to subject of post-code | 100 | 100 | 90 |
DRDO CEPTAM Preparation Tips
DRDO CEPTAM Admit Card
DRDO CEPTAM Result 2024
DRDO CEPTAM Cutoff
DRDO CEPTAM 2024 FAQs
Commonly asked questions
The post-wise job profile of DRDO CEPTAM exam is given below.
| Post Name | DRDO CEPTAM Job Profile |
| Senior Technical Assistant B (STA-B) |
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| Technician A |
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The starting basic pay of DRDO CEPTAM Tech A post is INR 19,900 and the maximum salary is INR 30,000 per month.
DRDO CEPTAM 11 STA B salary is paid in the pay scale of INR 35400-112400 in pay level 6.
The allowances offered to DRDO CEPTAM are given below:
- Dearness Allowance
- House Rent Allowance
- Transport Allowance
- Children education allowance
- Leave travel concession
- Medical facilities
- CSD facility
- Other allowances/advances
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