DRDO CEPTAM Preparation Guide
DRDO (Defence Research & Development Organisation)
Your Complete Preparation Guide for DRDO CEPTAM 2027 — strategy, study plan, tips & more.
Exam Overview
Mode
Online (CBT)
Frequency
As per recruitment notification
Next Exam Date
TBA 2027
EEligibility Criteria
ITI / Diploma / Graduate in relevant discipline (post-specific)
ANumber of Attempts
As per age limit
Study Plan by Subject
Technical (60)
Week 1-4: Foundation
Core concepts & basics
Week 5-8: Deep Practice
Advanced problems & revision
Week 9-12: Mock Tests + Revision
Full-length tests & weak-area focus
Refer to official syllabus for complete topic list
Quantitative Ability & Reasoning (45)
Week 1-4: Foundation
Core concepts & basics
Week 5-8: Deep Practice
Advanced problems & revision
Week 9-12: Mock Tests + Revision
Full-length tests & weak-area focus
Refer to official syllabus for complete topic list
General Awareness (45)
Week 1-4: Foundation
Core concepts & basics
Week 5-8: Deep Practice
Advanced problems & revision
Week 9-12: Mock Tests + Revision
Full-length tests & weak-area focus
Refer to official syllabus for complete topic list
Expert Preparation Tips
Technical section is discipline-specific — focus on your ITI/Diploma trade
General Awareness covers defence technology, current affairs, and science
No negative marking — attempt all questions confidently
Reasoning section is similar to SSC CGL pattern
Exam Pattern at a Glance
| Section | Questions | Marks | Duration (est.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technical (60) | 50 | 50 | 40 min |
| Quantitative Ability & Reasoning (45) | 50 | 50 | 40 min |
| General Awareness (45) | 50 | 50 | 40 min |
| Total | 150 | 150 | 120 min |
Important Dates
Registration Opens
TBA
Next Exam Date
TBA 2027
Conducted By
DRDO (Defence Research & Development Organisation)
Frequently Asked Questions
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