DRDO CEPTAM Syllabus 2026: Complete Guide to Tier 1 & Tier 2 Exam Pattern, Topics, and Preparation Tips

DRDO CEPTAM Syllabus 2026: Complete Guide to Tier 1 & Tier 2 Exam Pattern, Topics, and Preparation Tips

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Latest update (as of February 2026): The DRDO CEPTAM-11 recruitment has been officially released! The notification was published in December 2025 on the official DRDO website (drdo.gov.in). This is the active recruitment cycle for 2025-2026, with applications open from December 11, 2025, to January 11, 2026 (extended in some sources). It focuses primarily on STA-B (561 vacancies) and Technician-A (203 vacancies), totaling 764 posts under the Defence Research & Development Organisation Technical Cadre (DRTC).

Key Official Updates

  • Posts and Vacancies: Senior Technical Assistant-B (STA-B) – 561; Technician-A (Tech-A) – 203.
  • Eligibility: STA-B requires Diploma/B.Sc. in relevant disciplines; Tech-A requires 10th + ITI in relevant trades.
  • Application: Online via drdo.gov.in. Fee: ₹600 for General/OBC/EWS (exempt for women/SC/ST/PwBD).
  • Exam Dates: Tier-I (CBT) date is to be announced (likely mid-2026 based on prior cycles).
  • Official Syllabus: DRDO has released detailed syllabi, including a specific PDF for STA-B Tier-II CBT (discipline-wise) and notes for Tech-A Tier-II (trade tests). The overall structure aligns closely with the original post’s description, as no major changes have been introduced.

Updated Exam Pattern (Official for CEPTAM-11)

  • Tier-I (CBT – Common Screening): Objective MCQs, bilingual (English/Hindi), no negative marking in most cases.
    • For STA-B/Tech-A: Typically 120-150 questions, 90-120 minutes.
    • Sections: Quantitative Aptitude/Numerical Ability, General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Awareness, English/Hindi, General Science (relevant for technical posts).
  • Tier-II:
    • STA-B: CBT (100 questions, discipline-specific at Diploma/B.Sc. level).
    • Tech-A: Practical Trade Test (qualifying, ITI-level skills).
  • Selection: Tier-I screening + Tier-II merit/trade test/skill test.

Syllabus Overview (Confirmed/Updated from Official Sources)

The topics remain consistent with the original post (Class 10-12 level for Tier-I, post-specific for Tier-II). Here’s a refreshed summary:

  • Quantitative Aptitude: Number Systems, Percentages, Ratio & Proportion, Averages, Profit & Loss, Time & Work/Distance, Mensuration, Algebra, Data Interpretation.
  • Reasoning: Analogies, Coding-Decoding, Puzzles, Seating Arrangement, Syllogism, Non-Verbal Series, Blood Relations, Spatial Visualization.
  • General Awareness: Current Affairs, History, Geography, Polity, Economy, Science & Technology, Sports, Awards.
  • English: Grammar, Vocabulary (Synonyms/Antonyms), Comprehension, Error Spotting, Fill in Blanks, Idioms.
  • General Science (for STA-B/Tech-A Tier-I): Physics (Motion, Energy, Light), Chemistry (Matter, Acids/Bases), Biology (Human Body, Environment).
  • Tier-II (STA-B Discipline-Specific): Varies by field (e.g., Mechanical: Thermodynamics, Fluid Mechanics; Electrical: Circuits, Machines; Electronics: Digital Logic, Communication; Chemistry: Organic/Inorganic; Computer Science: Programming, DBMS, Networks; etc.). Official detailed PDF lists topics per discipline (e.g., Automobile Engineering includes Solid Mechanics, Fluid/Thermal, etc.).
  • Tier-II (Tech-A): Practical/trade test in relevant ITI trade (e.g., Fitter, Electrician, Welder – tools, wiring, blueprints, etc.).

No significant changes from the patterns in the October 2025 post—syllabus is still candidate-friendly with no negative marking emphasized in many sections.

For the most accurate and complete details (including discipline-wise Tier-II topics), download the official PDFs:

Preparation tips remain the same: Focus on mocks, time management, and official sources. If you’re applying, act fast—application window closed recently, but watch for any extensions or future cycles on drdo.gov.in. Good luck!

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