DRDO CEPTAM 11 Technician-A Syllabus Exam Pattern 2026 – Download Syllabus PDF @drdo.gov.in

On: December 31, 2025 |

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The CEPTAM 11 Technician A exam syllabus and pattern is conducted by Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) for recruitment of Technician-A. Before beginning your study plan it is advisable to have a look at the syllabus so as to study strategically in a given timeframe. Having a syllabus will guide and direct your studies towards the most crucial exam topics. Below is detailed information about the DRDO CEPTAM 11 Technician-A Syllabus and exam pattern for 2025 and 2026.

DRDO CEPTAM 11 Technician-A Syllabus Exam Pattern

Exam Conducting Body	Defence Research & Development Organisation
Posts Name	Technician-A and Senior Technical Assistant-B
Category	Syllabus
Types of Questions	Objective type(MCQ Based)
Selection Process	Senior Technical Assistant B- CBT 1 & CBT 2 & Trade/Skill Test Technician A- CBT 1 & CBT 2 & Trade/Skill Test
Official website	www.drdo.gov.in

DRDO CEPTAM Technician-A Selection Process 2025-26

The selection process for the DRDO CEPTAM 11 STA and Technician posts includes several stages.

Screening Written Exam (Tier-I)
Mains Written Exam (Tier-II)
Skill/ Trade Test (as per post requirement)
Document Verification
Medical Examination

DRDO CEPTAM Technician-A Exam Pattern 2025-26

Tier	Mode/Type of Examination	Subjects	No of Questions	Maximum Marks
I	CBT for Screening	General Science – 40 Questions General English – 30 Questions Quantitative Aptitude / General Maths – 40 Questions General Intelligence & Reasoning – 40 Questions	150	150
II	CBT for Provisional short listing for Trade Test	Part I: *Personality Test	Test will be of 20 minutes
II	CBT for Provisional short listing for Trade Test	Part II : Test specific to subject of postcode	120	120
Trade Test (Qualifying in nature)	Trade Test	Specific to trade/discipline of post-code (Trade test will be of ITI level in the related trade to test the practical skills of the candidates)	(Qualifying in nature)

Selection Process for the post of Technician-A

The process of selection will consist of a written test (Tier I) and a Trade Test (Tier II) as given above.
Following the written examination, a trade test will be conducted to assess the practical skills of the candidates. This test will be of ITI standard and relate to the trade that the candidate has applied for. The duration of trade tests may be of different lengths depending on the trade.
It is a qualifying examination in the trade concerned. Trade test is compulsory for all candidates. Minimum 50% marks in aggregate (i.e. 45% marks in aggregate for SC/ST categories and persons with disability and 55% marks in aggregate for OBCs and 60% for general category candidates) are prescribed at undergraduate and postgraduate levels for consideration of admission.
The marks of tier I and tier II (Part II) may be equated as per necessity.
The examination will consist of a multiple choice question paper. This paper will contain three sections, all of which are to be answered.
The test is divided into two tiers. The first tier is an aptitude test and the second is subject related. Following the completion of the second tier, a trade test is required to be passed.
The method of selection for the posts of technician ‘A’ will be according to the policy of government of India and the needs of the organisation.

DRDO CEPTAM Technician-A Syllabus 2025-26

For all these trades — Automobile, Book Binder, Carpenter, CNC Operator, COPA, Draughtsman Mechanical, DTP Operator, Electrician, Electronics, Fitter, Grinder, Machinist, Mechanic Diesel, Millwright Mechanic, Motor Mechanic, Painter, Photographer, R&AC, Sheet Metal Worker, Turner, and Welder — the Tier-1 examination syllabus will be as follows:

DRDO CEPTAM Technician-A General awareness Syllabus 2025

Static Gk, Current affairs, Indian geography, Culture and history of India including freedom struggle, Indian Polity and constitution, Indian Economy, Sports, General scientific and technological developments etc.

DRDO CEPTAM Technician-A General English Syllabus 2025

Mainly Focus on the topics like Synonyms, Antonyms, Sentence Error, Sentence correction, fill in the blanks, Comprehension & Cloze Test etc. & Questions Focused on English grammar

DRDO CEPTAM Technician-A Quantitative ability/aptitude Syllabus 2025

Number System and Simplification, Probability, HCF & LCM, Algebraic Expressions and in Equalities, Average, Percentage, Profit and Loss, Simple & Compound interest, Ratio and Proportion, Partnership, Mixture & Allegations, Time and Work, Pipes and Cisterns, Speed, time & Distance , Train, Boats & Stream, Mensuration, Trigonometry, Geometry, Data Interpretation, Number Series, Number System

DRDO CEPTAM Technician-A General intelligence & Reasoning ability Syllabus 2025

Analogy, Classification, Coding and Decoding, Series, Blood Relation, Direction and Distance, Time Sequence, Number and Ranking Test, Number Puzzle, Logical Sequence of Words, Venn Diagrams, Clock and Calendar, Syllogism, Mathematical Operation, Arithmetical Reasoning, Matrix Reasoning, Statement and Reasoning, Cube and Dice, Completion of Figure, Visual Reasoning, Paper Cutting and Folding

DRDO CEPTAM Technician-A General Science Syllabus 2025

Science as a part of general knowledge will test the scientific awareness of an educated person not trained in science. The syllabus of the IITs is designed so that a student who is willing to put in the necessary effort, and has passed the 10 + 2 scheme of Board Examination conducted by the respective Boards of Secondary Education, can enter the IITs after a one year course of study at a recognised Engineering College done after passing the IIT Entrance Examination.