Government & Defence Entrance Exam

DRDO CEPTAM is conducted by the CEPTAM (Centre for Personnel Talent Management) of the DRDO (Defence Research & Development organization). CEPTAM is a corporate body of the Defence Research & Development organization established as the PEACE (Personnel Assessment Centre) to cater to the Technical Staff (DRTC Cadre) of DRDO. The PEACE is responsible for the recruitment of Technical Staff, Administrative & Allied category staff, assessment, and facilitates training for this cadre. Exam pattern:
1- Time Duration:
For Tech A and A&A posts, Tier-1: 120 minutes
For MTS post, Tier-1 and 2:90 minutes
For DRDO CEPTAM STA-B:
Tier 1 & 2: 90 minutes
Tech A:
Tier 1: 90 min
Tier 2: 1 to 2 hours duration
2- Total number of Questions:
MTS Post:
Tier 1: 100 ques
Tier 2: 100 ques
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 STA B
Tier 1: 120 ques
Tire 2: 100 ques
Tech A
Tier 1
Section A: 40
Section B: 80
3- Total marks:
MTS Post: 100 Marks each for Tier 1 and Tier 2
Tech A: 150 Marks
Tech A & A: 150 Marks
STA-B
Tier 1: 120 marks. Tier 2: 100 marks. For more information, you may visit the Shiksha DRDO page. (https://www.shiksha.com/exams/drdo-ceptam-exam#:~:text=DRDO CEPTAM is conducted by, Allied category non-gazetted personnel. )

No, B.Tech graduates are not eligible for the DRDO CEPTAM exam. DRDO CEPTAM 2022 Age Limit:
The Students' ages must be between 18 and 25 Years. The upper age limit is relaxable for SC, ST, OBC, ESM/ PWD/WIDOWS, Divorced Women, Women judicially separated from their husbands who are not remarried, Central Government Civilian Employees, Disabled Defence Services Personnel, Persons Domiciled In J&K State from 1980-01-01 to 1989-12-31 as per extant GOI rules. DRDO CEPTAM Eligibility Criteria:
Educational Qualification for STA B posts: Students must pass B.Sc. Or a three-year Diploma in Agriculture, Automobile Engineering, Botany, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical & Electronics Engineering, Electrical engineering, Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering, ECE, ETE, Geology, Library Science, Mathematics, Metallurgy, Photography, Physics Psychology, Zoology.

DSSSB JE job profile:
1- Manage the Workflow of the Project: Many JEs oversee various project elements and provide direct day-to-day support to the project on the field. They have to visit sites, take care of measurements, respond to the questions of the contractor on behalf of their senior authorities, like an AE or supervising engineer, and serve as links between engineers and construction personnel. Under the management of experienced engineers, JE can also develop project schedules and timelines for delivery.
2- Build Plans and Perform Calculations: JEs must build plans and perform calculations for various project elements based on project requirements. They need to draw various structural diagrams or blueprints and inspect them before submission under direct supervision. They need to revise and get the diagrams and plans approved by the seniors or supervisors. JE may also be required to do specific project-related assignments, and essential calculations and drawing estimates are given to them by their seniors in charge.
3- Reports on Construction Projects: JEs must keep track of the workings and progress of a construction project that is currently underway. They have day-to-day timelines and formulate project reports. They have to prepare budgeted estimates, drawings, and project schedules and must track that these are followed without fail. JEs must deal with delays, accidents, or natural disasters that occur on the job site and must report the details to the supervisor regularly. They must submit delivery reports and project specifications to the government or funding bodies when working on public projects or infrastructure.
4- Provide Technical Support: The most crucial role of a JE is to provide technical support to their team during construction work. They have to collaborate with their teams, provide direct or indirect support, and handle tasks efficiently. As a result, JE works strictly under the supervision of the supervising engineer.
5- Management of Team Members: The complete team must work efficiently together on site. The team of a JE comprises technicians, contractors, and other supervising engineers, or JEs complete projects on time. As a result, the coordination and collaboration among them must be finessed. The JEs make sure that their team is working according to the rules and guidelines set by the authorities. They keep their senior engineer informed about the issue related to the team and resolve them as soon as they can.

Hi Deepika,
It depends on what you want to become in the future: a specialist officer in government or a district collector. Both are group A central services with the same pay scale and mostly similar perks. You can prefer Indian Economic Services for the following reasons:
1. IES works as an economic specialist in government. They have good command of their domain, unlike IAS officers. They will serve in government as economic advisers, administrators, and planners.
2. You can expect monthly performance-based incentives with this service, unlike IAS.
3. IES work life is comparably balanced to that of IAS. Which has a lot of work load, particularly during district posting.
4. IES can do a Ph.D. with government funding to excel in their field, whereas IAS can study for two to three years with government funding. You can prefer the Indian Administrative Service for the following reasons:
1. The IAS has greater authority than the IES cadre. When they are working as an SDM and DM they can instruct anyone to maintain law and order in their district, unlike IES.
2. IAS has a more diverse career life than IES. As an IAS. You can be posted in multiple departments, ranging from the economy to the cultural department. For instance, the current governor of the RBI is a retired IAS officer.
3. IAS can get lots of recognition when they work well in their current position. Since this service gives you direct exposure to the public, they can shower you with respect if you have done a memorable service for them.
4. IAS may not pursue a Ph.D. but they can study at foreign universities with government support. And if it's help you like it.

RBI Assistant Salary and Allowances:
After the 7th Pay Commission, the RBI Assistant's in-hand salary is INR 42,801 per month after all the allowances and deductions. Basic Pay: INR 20,700
Additional Special Pay: INR 400
Grade Allowance: INR 3500
DA: INR 9,718
Transport Allowance: INR 1200
Special Prerequisite Allowance: INR 2753
Special Allowance: INR 3788
City Compensatory Allowance: INR 2515
Gross Pay: INR 45,050
RBI Assistant Perks:
1- Work-life balance: The RBI Assistant works five days a week and has weekends off. Also, the job duration is 8 hours a day, I. e. , 9:15 AM to 5:15 PM, which also allows the employee personal time after working hours.
2- Accommodation facilities: government jobs come with transfers and the RBI provide quarters to their employees.
3- Medical benefits: The RBI doesn't only provide medical coverage for the employee but for their family members as well. This comes as a big relief, as many facilities are either free or charge a very nominal fee.
4- Housing loan: TheRBI gives housing loan facilities to its employees, which are up to Rs. 30 Lacs at nominal rates.
5- Education loan: TheRBI gives education loans up to Rs. 20 Lacs to the children of employees at a very nominal rate. The children are also given scholarships.
6- Leaves: The number of leaves is higher when compared to other banking jobs. An RBI employee enjoys comparatively more leaves than other department employees.
7- Work: The work pressure is comparatively less. This way, the employee is able to perform to the best of their ability without stress.
8- For departmental promotion, the employee gives examinations and can get promoted to the level of assistant manager.
9- Public dealing: This job role is purely office work, so it does not involve any kind of public dealing.
10- The RBI is the pinnacle of banking because it is the central bank of India and oversees all banks, public and private. There is nothing better in terms of a career than working for RBI.
11- Posting: RBI employees are posted in urban areas, as RBI doesn't have any branches in rural areas.

The Best Books for RBI Assistant Prelims are listed below;
1- English Language
General English by SP Bakshi/Arihant
Objective General English by RS Agarwal/S Hand
2- Numerical Ability
SmartBook by Testbook by Testbook/S Hand
Objective Arithmetic by RS Aggarwal/S Hand
Numerical ability and Mathematical Aptitude by Dr. AB Rao/Dr. AB Rao
Fast Track Objective Arithmetic by Rajesh Varma/Arihant
3- Reasoning Ability
A modern approach to verbal and non-verbal reasoning by RS Aggarwal/S Hand
A New Approach to Reasoning by BS Sijwali/Arihant
The Best Books for RBI Assistant Mains are listed below;
1- English Language
Objective General English by SP Bakshi/Arihant
Objective English for Competitive exams by Hari Mohan Prasad/MacGraw Hill
Objective English by Thorpe/Pearson
2- Numerical Ability
A New Approach to Numerical Ability by Navaratan Singh, Manpreet Cheema/Chelan
Objective Airthmatics by RS Aggarwal/S Hand
3- Reasoning Ability
Reasoning Ability for Competitive Exam by Nikshit N Sinha/Pearson
Analytical Reasoning by MK Pandey/MK Pandey
4- Test of Computer Knowledge
Computer Fundamental by Pradeep K Sinha/BPB Publication
Fundamental of Computer by E Balaguruswamy/E Balaguruswamy
5- General Awareness
General Knowledge by Odisha Experts/Odisha
Banking Awareness by Arihant Experts/Arihant
General Awareness by Arihant Experts/Arihant.

Both the Air Force Common Admission Test and the combined defense services are conducted to select suitable candidates for training in the academies for the post of commissioned officer in the Indian Armed Forces. While the complete AFCAT procedure is conducted by the Air Force and the CDS exam is conducted by UPSC The SSB for both exams is conducted by respective SSB boards. Selected students go through the SSB interview, and those who are recommended by the Services Selection Board undergo a medical examination. Only students declared medically fit are issued joining letters, subject to their rank in the final merit list calculated on the basis of the aggregate mark in written and SSB interviews.