Recruitment Examinations

DRDO CEPTAM STA-B

DRDO; Entry: BSc or engineering/technology diploma in the prescribed subject / discipline; Subjects: General aptitude and chosen science/technical/trade subject.

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Examination overview

Conducting authorityDRDO
FrequencyVacancy/intake based; no fixed annual date
Reference schemeCEPTAM-11
Syllabus and subjectsGeneral aptitude and chosen science/technical/trade subject
Additional details and verification notes
VerificationRecorded stages: Tier-I aptitude CBT; Tier-II CBT; Eligibility scrutiny and provisional selection; Appointment verification / medical.
Important notesEntry qualification: BSc or engineering/technology diploma in the prescribed subject / discipline. Recorded subjects/scope: General aptitude and chosen science/technical/trade subject. Selection sequence: Tier-I aptitude CBT; Tier-II CBT; Eligibility scrutiny and provisional selection; Appointment verification / medical.
How to check official noticesDRDO: Careers / CEPTAM / Vacancies. Use CEPTAM for STA-B and Technician-A, not RAC Scientist recruitment. PIB: All Releases, filter ministry / department or search exam name. PIB is supplementary and does not publish every advertisement.

Eligibility and qualifications

Required educationBSc or engineering/technology diploma in the prescribed subject / discipline.
Marks or subjectsPass in the accepted essential qualification.
Reference minimum age18
Reference maximum age28
Additional details and verification notes
NationalityIndian citizen.
Age conditions18–28 in CEPTAM-11 reference.
Skills or registrationA higher BE/BTech/MSc/PhD is not automatically a substitute; exclusions in CEPTAM notice must be checked.
Other requirementsEssential qualification / result must exist by cut-off. Higher qualification can trigger exclusion for specified categories; read the exact restriction.
Current-notice verificationCEPTAM-11 baseline; qualification exclusions / trade code control

Selection and examination stages

The selection sequence and what happens at each stage. Written-paper structure and marking are shown separately below.

01Tier-I aptitude CBTWritten examinationDetails
What happens at this stageStage category: Written examination. Content: General aptitude and chosen science/technical/trade subject.

Official selection-stage reference

02Tier-II CBTWritten examinationDetails
What happens at this stageStage category: Written examination. Content: General aptitude and chosen science/technical/trade subject.

Official selection-stage reference

03Eligibility scrutiny and provisional selectionWritten examinationDetails
What happens at this stageStage category: Written examination. Content: General aptitude and chosen science/technical/trade subject.

Official selection-stage reference

04Appointment verification / medicalPhysical / medicalDetails

Examination pattern and paper components

Written papers only: subjects, available question counts, marks, duration and marking rules. Physical, medical and final-selection stages are described above, not repeated here.

Tier-I aptitude CBTDetails
Subjects / sectionsGeneral aptitude and chosen science/technical/trade subject
Paper formatWritten examination

Official paper-pattern source

Tier-II CBTDetails
Subjects / sectionsGeneral aptitude and chosen science/technical/trade subject
Paper formatWritten examination

Official paper-pattern source

Eligibility scrutiny and provisional selectionDetails
Subjects / sectionsGeneral aptitude and chosen science/technical/trade subject
Paper formatWritten examination

Official paper-pattern source

Examination documents and reference resources

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DRDO CEPTAM STA-B scheme reference
Document or resource typeNotification / scheme PDF

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DRDO CEPTAM-11 Tier-II syllabus
Document or resource typeSyllabus PDF

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Official sources and current-notice checks

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Official examination / application dates

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Frequently Asked Questions about DRDO CEPTAM STA-B

Who conducts DRDO CEPTAM STA-B?

DRDO. Confirm the current conducting authority and registration portal on the official notice.

What is the eligibility for DRDO CEPTAM STA-B?

BSc or engineering/technology diploma in the prescribed subject / discipline. Apply the latest official notice for age, nationality, reservations, professional registration and qualification details.

Which subjects should I prepare?

General aptitude and chosen science/technical/trade subject The PDF syllabus guide presents the available register information, not an independently certified syllabus.

What is the selection or paper pattern?

Tier-I aptitude CBT. View the listed selection stages and examination pattern records on this tool; verify paper format and marking rules with the authority.

How can I download DRDO CEPTAM STA-B materials?

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Where are the latest DRDO CEPTAM STA-B dates?

Open the official source and use Check publisher dates for unverified date mentions. Application windows and exams can change; only a current official notice confirms them.

Disclaimer — DRDO CEPTAM STA-B

This DRDO CEPTAM STA-B recruitment overview is for educational preparation only. The current official notification from DRDO controls eligibility, age limits and relaxations, reservations, examination stages, syllabus, marks, negative marking, fees, application dates, documents and final selection or admission. Historical reference schemes and indicative stages may not match the current cycle.

Latest and updated information should always be obtained from the concerned official website. GSETOOLS is not the recruiting authority, examination board, admission office or scholarship provider.