Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) conducts the DRDO CEPTAM 2025 examination to recruit candidates for Senior Technical Assistant-B (STA-B) and Technician-A (Tech-A) posts under the DRDO Technical Cadre (DRTC). Understanding the syllabus is the first and most important step in starting exam preparation, as it helps candidates plan a strategic, time-bound study approach. A clear knowledge of the syllabus guides aspirants in focusing on the right topics and improving their overall preparation effectively. This article presents complete and detailed information about the DRDO CEPTAM-11 Syllabus 2025.
DRDO CEPTAM 11 Exam Pattern 2025
There will be no negative marking for the wrong answers. Here we have discussed the exam pattern for Senior Technical Assistant-B and Technician-A posts.
DRDO CEPTAM 11 Exam Pattern 2025 for Tier 1
The DRDO CEPTAM 11 Tier 1 exam will be conducted in Computer-Based Mode.
The Tier 1 exam will be held for a total of 150 marks.
For each correct answer, 1 mark will be provided.
There is negative marking; 0.25 marks will be deducted for each wrong answer.
The minimum qualifying marks for UR/OBC/EWS is 40%, and SC/ST/PwBD candidates - 35%
Section | Total Questions | Total Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
General Science | 40 | 40 | 2 hours/ |
General English | 30 | 30 | |
Quantitative Aptitude/General Maths | 40 | 40 | |
General Intelligence and Reasoning | 40 | 40 | |
Total | 150 | 150 |
DRDO CEPTAM 11 Exam Pattern 2025 for Tier 2
The DRDO CEPTAM 11 Tier 2, Part II (subject-specific) will be conducted in Computer-Based Mode.
In the DRDO CEPTAM Tier-II (Part II) CBT exam, each question will carry 01 mark.
A personality test is qualifying in nature, and the final merit list will be prepared based on the total marks obtained in Tier 1 and Part II (subject-specific).
There is negative marking; 0.25 marks will be deducted for each wrong answer.
The minimum qualifying marks for UR/OBC/EWS is 40%, and SC/ST/PwBD candidates - 35%
Part | Section | Total Question | Total Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Part 1 | Personality Test | Test will be of 20 minutes | ||
Part 2 | Test specific to subject of postcode | 120 | 120 | 90 |
Trade Test
Trade Test will be conducted for Technician-A posts. This teast conducted to test the practical skills of the candidates and will be of ITI level in the related trade. The duration of the Trade Test may vary depending on the trade. The trade test is qualifying in nature. Candidates must qualify in the Trade Test. The minimum qualifying marks is 50% for UR/OBC/EWS candidates and 45% for SC/ST/PwBD candidates.