What is the syllabus for the DRDO CEPTAM Tier 1 exam?

DRDO CEPTAM Tier 1 Syllabus consists the core topics from Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning Ability, General Awareness, English Language, & General Science.

What is the DRDO CEPTAM Tier 2 Syllabus?

DRDP Tier 2 Syllabus focuses entirely on your specific discipline, such as for STA-B, It is the tests of core domain knowledge and practical application & for Tech-A, Its an ITI-based trade test to assess practical knowledge & subject knowledge.

Is the DRDO Syllabus different for different posts?

Yes, the syllabus is different for different posts for there any negative marking in the DRDO CEPTAM 11 Exam Recruitment.

Is there negative marking in DRDO CEPTAM exams?

Yes, For both tier 1 & 2, in CBT exam each correct answer will carry 01 mark & for every wrong answer 0.25 marks will be deduct.

What does DRDO stand for?

DRDO stands for Defense Research and Development Organization. It is an agency under the Ministry of Defense in India responsible for the research and development of technology and products for defense purposes.

What is the Minimum Qualifying marks in CEPTAM 11 exam 2026?

The minimum qualifying marks for Tier-I test and Part II of Tier–II (Subject Specific Test) is 40% for UR/OBC/EWS candidates and 35% for SC/ST/PwBD candidates.

DRDO CEPTAM 11 Syllabus 2026, Check Tier 1 & Tier 2 Topic-Wise Syllabus

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The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), through its Centre for Personnel Talent Management (CEPTAM), has officially released the DRDO CEPTAM 11 Syllabus 2026 for Senior Technical Assistant-B (STA-B) and Technician-A (Tech-A) exams. For candidates who want to clear the exam, learning about the complete syllabus is the most important step.

DRDO CEPTAM 11 Syllabus 2026 – Overview

DRDO CEPTAM 11 Syllabus 2026
Name of Authority	Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)
Name of Posts	Senior Technical Assistant B and Technician A
No. of Questions in Tier I	150 Questions
No. of Questions in Tier II	For STA-B: 100 Questions For Technician -A: 120 Questions
Time Duration	CBT-I: 120 Minutes (for both) CBT-II for STA-B: 120 Minutes CBT II for Technician-A: 90 Minutes
Negative Marks	0.25 marks
Selection Process	Senior Technical Assistant B- CBT 1 & CBT 2 Technician A- CBT 1 & Trade/Skill Test
Official Website	drdo.gov.in

DRDO CEPTAM 11 Syllabus 2026

For successful exam preparation, candidates need a thorough grasp of the DRDO CEPTAM 11 Syllabus 2026. The official Syllabus has been divided into two parts: CBT 1 Syllabus & CBT 2 Syllabus.

The Tier-I paper is the same for both STA B & Technician A posts, while in Tier-II, there will be discipline-specific tests for the STA B exam and a Trade Test for the Technician A exam. In this article, candidates can check the Tier-I and Tier-II topic-wise exam syllabus here.

DRDO CEPTAM 11 Tier 1 Syllabus 2026

English Syllabus for DRDO CEPTAM 11 CBT 1 Exam

Antonyms
Verb
Tenses
Subject-Verb Agreement
Synonyms
Grammar
Comprehension
Vocabulary
Adverb
Unseen passages
Error Correction
Articles
Fill in the Blanks
Sentence Rearrangement
Idioms & Phrases

General Awareness Syllabus for Tier 1 Exam

Current Affairs (National and International)
Major Financial / Economic News
Budget and Five-Year Plans
Sports
Books and Authors
Awards and Honours
Science – Inventions and Discoveries
Abbreviations
Important Days
International and National Organisations are some related topics

DRDO CEPTAM Tier 1 General Intelligence Syllabus

Blood Relations
Analogy, Directions
Clocks & Calendars
Coding-Decoding
Number Series
Alphabet Series
Arithmetical Reasoning
Non-Verbal Series
Number Rankings
Decision Making
Embedded Figures
Cubes and Dice
Mirror Images etc

Mathematics Syllabus for CBT 1 Exam

Time and Work
Time and Distance
HCF & LCM
Percentages
Profit and Loss
Ratio and Proportions
Simple & Compound Interest
Mixtures & Allegations
Problems with Ages
Number System
Simplification
Data Interpretation
Decimal & Fractions
Average etc

DRDO CEPTAM 11 Tier 2 Syllabus

The DRDO CEPTAM 11 Tier 2 syllabus is important for candidates preparing for the second stage of the selection process. It clearly explains the subjects and topics to focus on. We have provided the Tier 2 detailed topics & syllabus PDF in the link below

DRDO CEPTAM 11 Tier 2 Syllabus- Click Here

DRDO CEPTAM 11 Tier II STA-B Syllabus 2026

Discipline	Subjects
Automobile Engineering	Solid Mechanics and Machine Design Fluid and Thermal Engineering Automobile Engineering I Automobile Engineering II Industrial and Production Engineering Drawing and Modelling and relevant topics from the subject
Chemical Engineering	Applied Mathematics Material and Energy Balance Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics Chemical Technology Chemical Reaction Engineering Process Plant Utilities Heat Transfer Fluid Mechanics Mass Transfer Operations Materials Science Process Control and Instrumentation Process Equipment Design
Chemistry	Inorganic Chemistry Organic Chemistry Physical Chemistry General Chemistry.
Civil Engineering	RCC Design Steel Design Concrete Technology Construction Material Building Construction Structural Mechanics Transportation Engineering Surveying RS & GIS Quantity Surveying Geotechnical Engineering Hydraulics Water Resources Engineering Environmental Studies Public Health Engineering Construction Management
Library Science	Library Information and Society ICT Fundamentals Information Sources Knowledge Organisation Scholarly Communication Management of Library and Information Centre Information Products and Services ICT in Libraries Ethics
Mathematics	Algebra and Linear Algebra Vector Analysis Calculus, Real Analysis Complex Analysis Differential Equations Numerical Methods Statistics and Probability Theory 3-Dimensional Coordinate Geometry Operations Research Basics of Computer Programming.
Mechanical Engineering	Applied Mathematics Engineering Drawing and CAD/CAM/CIM Solid Mechanics and Machine Design Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulic Machines Thermal and Heat Transfer and Refrigeration & Air-Conditioning IC Engines Engineering Materials Production Engineering & Industrial Engineering.
Metallurgical Engineering	Engineering Mathematics Engineering Drawing and Introduction to Computers Thermodynamics Heat and Mass Transfer Materials Science Corrosion and Surface Engineering Extractive Metallurgy Material Testing and Characterisation Physical Metallurgy Mechanical Metallurgy Workshop Technology Manufacturing Processes and Industrial Management Heat Treatment Processes Furnaces and Refractory
Computer Science and Engineering	Fundamentals of Computer/IT Introduction to C Programming and Python Data Structures and Algorithms Database Management System and SQL Queries Operating Systems Software Engineering Computer System Organisation Computer Networks Web Technologies Object Oriented Programming Digital Electronics/Switching Theory and Logical Devices.
Electrical & Electronics Engineering	Electrical Machine Generation Transmission and Distribution of Electrical Power Electrical Circuit and Analysis Electronics Component and Device Digital Electronics, Microcontroller Microprocessor and Peripheral Devices Control System Electrical and Electronics Instrumentation and Measurement Industrial Electronics and Control Electrical and Electronics Engineering Materials Maintenance and Repair of Electrical & Electronics Equipment.
Electrical Engineering	Electrical and Electronics Materials Electricity and Magnetism Electrical Engineering Drawing Estimation & Costing Electrical Circuit Analysis Electrical Machines Electrical Power Engineering Instrumentation & Control Engineering Electronics & Microprocessor
Electronics Engineering / Electronics & Communication Engineering / Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering	Applied Mathematics Electronic Components and Devices RF and Microwave Engineering Digital Electronics Electronic Devices and Circuits Microprocessor and Peripheral Devices Electronics Instrumentation and Measurement C Programming Wireless and Mobile Communication Systems Control Systems Optical Fibre and Satellite Communication Principles of Analogue and Digital Communication Microcontrollers and Embedded Systems
Geology	General Geology Geomorphology Structural Geology and Petrology Engineering Geology Hydro Geology Remote Sensing and GIS
Instrumentation Engineering	Applied Mathematics Electronic Components and Devices Digital Electronics Electronics Instrumentation and Measurement Transducers Display and Recorders Magnetic Circuits and Electrical Machines Electronic Devices and Circuits Microprocessor (8085) and Microcontroller (8051) Programming in C Language Industrial and Process Control Control System Process Instrumentation
Instrumentation & Electronics Engineering	Applied Mathematics Electronic Components and Devices Digital Electronics Electronics Instrumentation and Measurement Control System Magnetic Circuits and Electrical Machines Electronic Devices and Circuits Microprocessor (8085) and Peripheral Devices Programming in C Language Signal Transmission Recording and Display Transducer & Application Process Instrumentation.
Physics	Mechanics Waves and Optics Electricity and Magnetism Heat and Thermodynamics Modern Physics Solid State Physics and Electronics Mathematical Physics
Psychology	Introduction and Historical Development Schools of Psychology, Biopsychology Cognitive and Sensory Processes Statistical Methods for Psychological Research Research Methods Personality Intelligence Stress Test/Scale Construction Social Psychology Psychological Disorders Developmental Psychology Organisational Behaviour Counselling Psychology

DRDO CEPTAM 11 Tier II Technician A Syllabus

Trade / Discipline	Subjects
Book Binder	History and Background of Books Book Binding Physical Understanding of Books and Magazines Planning of Binding Finishing and Enhancement Various Processes for Book Binding Methods Handling and Care of Binding Materials Preparation of Binding Adhesives and Their Uses Binding Room Machinery Tools & Equipment Types of Book Binding and their Methods Book Binding Steps Forwarding and Finishing Operations Book Restoration Repairing and Preservation Methods Workshop Calculations Automation in Binding Quality Consciousness.
Carpenter	Introduction to Trade Occupational Safety and Energy Conservation Measurement and Marking Tools and Their Applications Common Tools and Equipment Timber and Materials Conversion and Sawing of Timber Advanced Woodworking and Finishing Carpentry Joints Adhesives and Fasteners Pattern Making Sheet Metal Work Improved Timber Furniture and Carpentry Building Works Workshop Calculations
CNC Operator	Introduction to Trade Occupational Safety Troubleshooting of CNC Machines Energy Conservation Conventional Machine Tools Engineering Drawing and Basic Concept of GD&T Inspection of CNC Manufactured Components Introduction to CNC Machines Cutting Tools Jigs & Fixtures CNC Turning Part Programming VMC Machine Operations & Programming Multi-Axis Machines
COPA (Computer Operator and Programming Assistant)	Fundamentals of Computers and Hardware Basics Software Installation and Windows Operating System Introduction to DOS Command Line Interface and Linux Operating System Networking Concepts MS Word Processing Spreadsheet Applications and Advanced MS Excel MS PowerPoint Presentation Internet Concepts Database Management using MySQL E-Commerce Cyber Security Web Designing Concepts Introduction to Cloud Computing Programming Concepts and Developments
Draughtsman (Mechanical)	Basic Safety and Importance of Trade Basic Drawing Instruments Basic Geometrical Shapes Dimensioning Projections Interpretation of Shapes Development of Surfaces Isometric Projections and Drawings Fasteners and Their Applications Power Transmission Engineering Scales Bearing Hangers and Brackets Fundamentals of Computers and Hardware Basics CAD-2D and CAD-3D
Electrician	Basics Fuses and Relays Cells and Batteries Machines and Motors Alternating Current Transformers Wiring Systems Electrical Measuring Instruments Lighting Basic Electronics and Digital Electronics Power Generation Transmission and Distribution
Electronics	Basics of Electronics and Electrical Fundamentals Power Electronics Opto-Electronics Sensors and Transducers Communication Amplifiers and Oscillators Digital Electronics LED Lights and Solar Power Electronic Gadgets
Fitter	Marking Tools and Measurements Materials (Iron, Steel and Other Metals) Drilling Instruments Bearings Lathe and Other Processes Nuts and Bolts Pipes and Pipefitting Welding Power Transmission Lubricants and Lubrication Pneumatics and Hydraulics
Machinist	Workshop Safety Tools Fundamentals Measurement and Marking Tools and Their Applications Drilling and Slotting Machines Types of Keys Jigs and Fixtures Lathe Machine and Maintenance Coolant and Lubricant Milling Machines and Indexing Heads Metals and Heat Treatment Grinding Machine Gauges Gears CNC Lathe Vertical Machining Centre Engineering Drawing.
Mechanic (Motor Vehicle)	Introduction to Trade Occupational Safety and Energy Conservation System of Measurements Tools and Equipment Basic Electricity and Electronics Vehicle Systems and Components Heat Treatment Welding Non-Destructive Testing Introduction to Hydraulics and Pneumatics Auto Industry and Introduction to Engines and Components Intake and Exhaust System Diesel and Petrol Fuel System Components and Electronic Control Types of Emissions and Emission Control Workshop Calculations Basic Science Advanced Technologies in Automobiles Maintenance and Troubleshooting
Optical Worker	Light and Its Properties Different Types of Lenses and Mirrors with Properties Materials of Lenses Refraction through Prism Optical Fabrication Processing Materials Thin Film Coating and Photochromatic Glasses Laser and Telescope Quality of Optical Lens Measurement of Lens Parameters Quality Control Physical and Geometrical Optics
Photographer	Photography and its History Basics of Photography Basics of Shooting Computer Fundamentals Basics of Lens Aperture and Exposure Image Editing Videography Light and its Principles Video and Audio Production Post Production
Sheet Metal Worker	Introduction and Workshop Safety Engineering Drawing Computer Skills Quality Workshop Calculations Tools Paint Welding and Soldering Folding and Joints Sheet Metal Operations Metals and Non-Metals
Surveyor	Introduction to Surveying and Safety Plain Geometrical Figures Scales Signs and Symbols Chain Surveying Workshop Calculations and Science Compass Surveying Plane Table Surveying Theodolite Surveying Levelling, Road Projects Tacheometric Survey Curves Total Station Contouring Topographical Survey AutoCAD GPS/DGPS Hydrographic Survey Railway Line Survey Estimation
Turner	Introduction to Trade Occupational Safety and Energy Conservation System of Measurements Tools and Equipment Lubricants and Coolants Limit Fit and Tolerance Lathe Jigs and Fixtures and Surface Finish Screw Threads Taper Turning and Gauges Welding Grinding and Abrasives CNC Machines and Automation Quality Tools Basic Science Heat Treatment Non-Destructive Testing Workshop Calculations Engineering Drawing Projection Symbolic Representation and Freehand Sketching
Welder	Introduction to Trade Occupational/Workshop Safety and Energy Conservation System of Measurements Common Tools and Equipment in Welding Workshop Metal Joining Methods Heat Treatment Workshop Calculations Basic Science Electric Arc Welding CO₂ Welding TIG Welding MIG Welding Gas Welding and Cutting Inspection Methods and Cost Estimation Advanced Welding Processes Weld Joints and Symbols Properties of Metals Projection Symbolic Representation and Free Hand Sketching Engineering Drawing

DRDO CEPTAM 11 Exam Preparation Tips

Candidates need to understand the syllabus and exam pattern before the exam.
Focus on important topics and make your study plan accordingly.
Manage your time and stay consistent in your preparation.
Clear your basic concepts and prepare all short notes for revision.
Practice previous year question papers to understand the exam pattern & trends.
Take regular mock tests to improve your performance.
Stay positive & confident in your preparation.

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