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DRDO CEPTAM Tech-A Syllabus 2027

DRDO Centre for Personnel Talent Management Technical Assistant-A (ITI)

Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), Ministry of DefenceOnline (CBT)As per DRDO vacancy notification (every 1–3 years)
Total Questions100
Duration90 min
Total Marks100
Marking Scheme1 mark per correct answer, no negative marking

Exam Pattern

#Subject / SectionQuestionsMarks
1Trade Technical Knowledge3333
2General Science3333
3Mathematics3333
Total100100

Syllabus by Subject

Eligibility & Attempts

EEligibility Criteria

ITI pass in relevant trade (Electrician, Fitter, Machinist, Welder, etc.) from NCVT/SCVT recognized institute

ANumber of Attempts

No restriction; age limit 18–28 years (relaxation for SC/ST/OBC/Ex-servicemen)

Exam Schedule

Frequency

As per DRDO vacancy notification (every 1–3 years)

Next Exam Date

As per notification

Registration Opens

As per DRDO notification

Preparation Tips

  • 1Study all 4 semesters of NCVT trade theory textbooks in depth — DRDO CEPTAM trade questions go beyond Class 10/ITI basics.
  • 2General Science preparation should cover Class 12 level Physics and Chemistry basics relevant to your trade (circuits, mechanics, heat).
  • 3Mathematics: master Class 10 topics plus basic trigonometry, mensuration, and algebraic equations from Class 11.
  • 4Practice DRDO CEPTAM previous papers (2010–2023) which are available on coaching websites to understand exact question patterns.

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