Anangsha PatraDeputy Manager – Editorial
DRDO CEPTAM 2024: Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO), Centre for Personnel Talent Management (CEPTAM) will soon release DRDO CEPTAM 2024 notification. DRDO CEPTAM apply online link will be activated after the notification is published. DRDO CEPTAM notification is released for the posts of Stenographer Grade-I, Junior Translation Officer (JTO), Stenographer Grade-II, Administrative Assistant ‘A’, Store Assistant ‘A’ Security Assistant ‘A’ Vehicle Operator ‘A’, Fire Engine Driver ‘A’, and Fireman under Admin & Allied CETPAM 10 (A&A).
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Q: Â What is the required educational qualification for applying to DRDO CEPTAM?
The educational qualification is different for different posts. For Tech A post, the required educational qualification is Class 10 with certification from ITI in relevant trade. For A & A post, candidates applying to the posts of Clerk, Asstt Halwai-cum Cook, Vehicle Operator, Fire Engine Driver, Fireman must have passed Class 10 while for Stenographer, Administrative Assistant (English Typing), Administrative Assistant (Hindi Typing), Store Assistant, A (English Typing), Store Assistant (Hindi Typing), Security Assistant posts, the educational qualification is Class 12. For MTS, & candidates must have passed Class 10 or equivalent from a recognised board or Industrial Training Institute (ITI).
Q: Â What is DRDO CEPTAM A&A recruitment?
DRDO CEPTAM A&A recruitment is conducted for the post of Stenographer Grade-II (English Typing), Administrative Assistant ‘A’ (English Typing), Administrative Assistant ‘A’ (Hindi Typing), Store Assistant ‘A’ (English Typing) and Store Assistant ‘A’ (Hindi Typing), Security Assistant ‘A’, Clerk (Canteen Manager Grade-III), Asstt Halwai-cum Cook, Vehicle Operator ‘A’, Fire Engine Driver ‘A’ and Fireman.
Q: Â What is DRDO CEPTAM exam pattern for MTS?
The exam pattern for MTS post is divided into two Tiers. Tier 1 is for screening, while tier 2 is for final selection. Both tier 1 and 2 exams are conducted in Computer Based Mode. Tier 1 comprises questions from General Intelligence & Reasoning Ability, General Awareness and Quantitative Aptitude & Numerical Ability. Tier 2 consists of questions from General Science, General Math and General English.
- What is CEPTAM?
- DRDO CEPTAM 2022 Exam Dates & Schedule
- Highlights of DRDO CEPTAM
- DRDO CEPTAM Notification 2024
- DRDO CEPTAM Application Form 2024
- DRDO CEPTAM Eligibility Criteria 2024
- DRDO CEPTAM Selection Process
- DRDO CEPTAM Syllabus
- DRDO CEPTAM Exam Pattern
- DRDO CEPTAM Preparation Tips
- DRDO CEPTAM Admit Card
- DRDO CEPTAM Result 2024
- DRDO CEPTAM Cutoff
- DRDO CEPTAM Contact Information
- DRDO CEPTAM 2024 FAQs
What is CEPTAM?
DRDO CEPTAM is conducted by the Centre for Personnel Talent Management (CEPTAM) of Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO). CEPTAM conducts the exam for recruitment of Technical, Administrative & Allied category non-gazetted personnel. CEPTAM is a corporate body of DRDO established as Personnel Assessment Centre (PEACE) to cater to DRTC Cadre (Technical Staff) of DRDO. The centre is responsible for the recruitment of Technical, Administrative & Allied category staff, assessment and facilitates training for this cadre.
DRDO CEPTAM 2022 Exam Dates & Schedule
Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of DRDO CEPTAM 2024 exam
Dates | Past Exam Dates |
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12 Jan '23 | Tier 2 exam date for STA-B |
06 Jan '23 - 11 Jan '23 | Tier 1 exam date for Tech A post |
29 Dec '22 - 11 Jan '23 | DRDO CEPTAM Tier 1 Admit Card for Tech A |
Highlights of DRDO CEPTAM
Check below some of the important highlights of DRDO CEPTAM exam.
Exam Particulars | Exam Details |
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Exam Name |
DRDO CEPTAM |
Conducting Body |
Centre for Personnel Talent Management (CEPTAM) of DRDO |
Exam Level |
National level |
Exam Frequency |
Vacancy based |
Mode of Exam |
Online |
Exam Stages |
Tier 1, 2 and Document Verification (As per posts) |
Exam Fees |
INR 100 for General and OBC candidates SC/ST/Women/PwD/ESM candidates are exempted from paying the application fee |
Exam Duration |
For Tech A and A&A posts, Tier-I is held for 120 minutes For MTS post, Tier-I and II are held for 90 minutes For DRDO CEPTAM 10 DRTC Recruitment STA-B: Tier 1 & 2 will be held for 90 minutes Tech A Tier 1 is held for 90 minutes Tier 2 Trade Test is held for one to two hours duration |
No. of Papers and Total Marks |
MTS Post (100 Marks each for Tier I and II) Tier-I comprises questions from General Intelligence & Reasoning Ability, General Awareness and Quantitative Aptitude & Numerical Ability Tier-2 comprises questions from General Science, General Math and General English Tech A (150 Marks)
Tech A & A (150 Marks) The syllabus for Stenographer Grade-II (English Typing), Administrative Assistant ‘A’ (English Typing), Administrative Assistant ‘A’ (Hindi Typing), Store Assistant ‘A’ (English Typing) and Store Assistant ‘A’ (Hindi Typing), comprises questions from Quantitative ability/aptitude, General intelligence & Reasoning ability, General awareness, General science, Arithmetic & Numerical Ability, General English and Hindi or English Language. The syllabus for Security Assistant ‘A’, Clerk (Canteen Manager Grade-III), Asstt Halwai-cum Cook, Vehicle Operator ‘A’, Fire Engine Driver ‘A’ and Fireman comprises questions from Quantitative ability/aptitude, General intelligence & Reasoning ability, General awareness, General science, Arithmetic & Numerical Ability and General English and trade-related subjects. For DRDO CEPTAM 10 DRTC Recruitment STA-B Tier 1 comprises various sections such as Quantitative ability/aptitude, General intelligence & Reasoning ability, General awareness, English language (basic knowledge), General science. Total marks allotted to Tier 1 are 120 Tier 2 comprises 100 marks and carries questions specific to the trade/discipline Tech A Tier 1 is for CBT (Provisional Selection) and it is divided into two sections. Section A comprises Quantitative ability/aptitude, General intelligence & Reasoning ability, General awareness, English language (basic knowledge) and Section B comprises subjects specific to the trade. Total marks allotted to the exam are 120 marks  Tier 2 is trade test and it is qualifying in nature. This test is specific to trade/discipline of postcode. Trade test will be of ITI level wherein the practical knowledge of candidates will be judged. |
Total Questions |
MTS Post Tier 1: 100 questions Tier 2: 100 questions Stenographer Grade-II (English Typing), Administrative Assistant ‘A’ (English Typing), Administrative Assistant ‘A’ (Hindi Typing), Store Assistant ‘A’ (English Typing) and Store Assistant ‘A’ (Hindi Typing): 50 questions in each section Security Assistant ‘A’, Clerk (Canteen Manager Grade-III), Asstt Halwai-cum Cook, Vehicle Operator ‘A’, Fire Engine Driver ‘A’ and Fireman: 125 questions DRDO CEPTAM 10 DRTC Recruitment STA B Tier 1 carries 120 questions and Tire 2 carries 100 questions Tech A Tier 1 Section A: 40 Section B: 80 |
Language/Medium of Exam |
English and Hindi |
No. of Test Cities |
42 cities (Approx.) |
Official Website |
https://www.drdo.gov.in/ceptm-advertisement/500 |
Contact Details |
011 - 23882323 (04 Lines), 23819217 |
DRDO CEPTAM Notification 2024
DRDO CEPTAM notification 2024 for various posts is released online. The selection process of A&A post comprises Tier 1 (Computer Based Test), Tier 2 (Trade/Skill/Physical Fitness and Capability Test) and Tier 3 (Descriptive in Nature). Earlier, DRDO CEPTAM 10 DRTC notification for Senior Technical Assistant-B (STA-B) and Technician-a (tech-a) posts was released. For the post of STA-B, the selection process will consist of Tier–I (Screening) and Tier-II (Final Selection). For the post of Tech-A for DRDO CEPTAM 10 recruitment, the selection process will consist of Tier–I (CBT) and Tier-II (Trade Test).
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DRDO CEPTAM Application Form 2024
DRDO CEPTAM application form 2024 will be released soon. The application fee was INR 100 for General and OBC candidates. While SC/ST/Women/PwD/ESM candidates were exempted from paying the application fee.
DRDO CEPTAM Eligibility Criteria 2024
To be eligible for DRDO CEPTAM, candidates need to fulfil the following eligibility criteria in terms of educational qualification and age limit. The eligibility criteria are different for different posts. The post-wise DRDO CEPTAM eligibility criteria are given below:
DRDO CEPTAM 10 DRTC Eligibility Criteria
Senior Technical Assistant-B (sta-b): The age limit for this post is 18 and 28 years. The educational qualification is a bachelor’s degree in Science Or Diploma in Engineering or Technology or Computer Science or Allied Subjects, recognised by All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), in the required Discipline.
Technician (Tech-A): The age limit for this post is 18 and 28 years. Candidates must have passed Class 10 from a recognised Board or Institute and have Certificate from a recognised Industrial Training Institute in the required discipline/Certificate of minimum one-year duration from a recognised Institution in the required discipline if the Industrial Training Institutes do not award Certificate in that discipline/National Trade Certificate in the required discipline/Or National Apprenticeship Certificate in the required discipline.
DRDO CEPTAM Eligibility Criteria for A&A post
Age limit: Candidate must be between 18 and 27 Years of age. The age is relaxed for candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC/ESM/PWD/widows/divorced women/women judicially separated from their husbands who are not remarried).
Educational Qualification
The post-wise educational qualification is given below.
Post | Educational qualification |
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Stenographer Grade-II (English Typing), Administrative Assistant ‘A’ (English Typing), Administrative Assistant ‘A’ (Hindi Typing), Store Assistant ‘A’ (English Typing), Store Assistant ‘A’ (Hindi Typing) | Passed Class 12 or equivalent exam from a recognised board or university |
Security Assistant ‘A’ | Passed Class 12 or equivalent exam from a recognised board or equivalent certificate awarded by Armed Forces in the case of Ex-servicemen |
Clerk (Canteen Manager Grade-III) & Fireman | Passed Class 10 from a board recognised by the Central/State Governments |
Asstt Halwai-cum Cook & Fire Engine Driver ‘A | Passed Class 10 from a recognised board |
DRDO CEPTAM Eligibility Criteria for STA ‘B’ posts
The educational qualification prescribed for STA 'B' post is given below.
Agriculture |
Candidates must have a BSc degree in Agriculture/Agricultural Science from a recognized University/Institute |
Automobile Engineering |
Candidates must have a three-year Diploma in Automobile Engineering |
Botany |
Candidates must have a BSc degree in Botany from a recognized university |
Chemical Engineering |
Candidates must have a Three-year Diploma in Chemical Engineering/Technology |
Chemistry |
Candidates must have a BSc degree in Chemistry/Chemical Science (Candidates having PCM/ZBC/PCB may also apply)Â |
Civil Engineering |
Candidates must have a Three-year Diploma in Civil Engineering |
Computer Science |
Candidates must have a BSc degree or a three-year Diploma in Computer Science / Engineering/ Technology/ Information Technology |
Electrical & Electronics Engineering |
Candidates must have a Three-year Diploma in Electrical & Electronics Engineering |
Electrical Engineering |
Candidates must have a Three-year Diploma in Electrical Engineering |
Electronics & Instrumentation |
Candidates must have a Three-year diploma in Electronics & Instrumentation |
Electronics or Electronics & Communication or Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering |
Candidates must have a BSc degree or completed a three-year Diploma in Electronics or Electronics & Communication or Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering |
Geology |
Candidates have a BSc degree in Geology |
Instrumentation |
Candidates must have a BSc degree or completed three-year diploma in Instrumentation or Instrumentation or Instrumentation & Control Engineering |
Library Science |
Any Science graduate with a minimum one-year diploma in Library Science can apply |
Mathematics |
Candidates have a BSc degree in Mathematics (Candidates having PCM may also apply) |
Mechanical Engineering |
Candidates must have a three-year Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering (Production/Automobile/Refrigeration/Air Conditioning/Maintenance) |
Metallurgy |
Candidates must have a three-year diploma in Metallurgical Engineering |
Photography |
Candidates must have a BSc or three-year Diploma in Photography or Cinematography (Applied courses and Bachelor in Fine Arts are not eligible) |
Physics |
Candidates must have a BSc degree in Physics (Candidates of PCM/PCB may apply) |
Psychology |
Candidates must have a BSc degree in Psychology |
Zoology |
Candidates must have a BSc degree in Zoology/Life Science |
DRDO CEPTAM Eligibility Criteria for Tech A post
Age Limit: The age of candidates applying to post should be between 18 and 28 years.
Educational QualificationÂ
The post-wise educational qualification is given below.
Posts |
Qualification |
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Automobile |
Candidates must have passed Class 10 or equivalent. They must also have a certificate from ITI in Automobile Trade |
Book Binder |
Candidates must have passed Class 10 or equivalent exam. They must have a certification from ITI in Book Binder or Offset Machine Operator cum Book Binder Trade |
Carpenter |
Candidates must have passed Class 10 or equivalent. They must have a certificate from ITI in Carpenter Trade |
COPA |
Candidates must have passed Class 10 or equivalent exam from a recognised board. They must have a certificate from ITI in Computer Operator & Programming Assistant (COPA) Trade |
Draughtsman (Mechanical) |
Candidates must have passed Class 10 or equivalent and have a certificate in Draughtsman (Mechanical) Trade |
DTP Operator |
Candidates must have passed Class 10 or equivalent and have a certificate in Desktop Publishing Operator Trade from ITI |
Electrician |
Candidates must have passed Class 10 and have a certificate from ITI in Electrician/Wireman/Electrical Fitter Trade |
Fitter |
Candidates must have passed Class 10 or equivalent and must have a certificate from ITI in Fitter/Bench Fitter Trade |
Electronics |
Candidates must have passed Class 10 pass and have a certificate from ITI in Electronics/Electronics/Mechanic/IT & Electronic System Maintenance of Industrial Electronics Trade |
Machinist |
Candidates must have passed Class 10 and have a certificate from ITI in Machinist/Mill Wright Mechanic/Machinist (Composite) Trade |
Mechanic (Diesel) |
Candidates must have passed Class 10 or equivalent and have a certificate from ITI in Mechanic (Diesel) Trade |
Medical Lab Technology |
Candidates must have passed Class 10 and have a certificate from ITI in Medical Lab Technology Trade |
Motor Mechanic |
Candidates must have passed Class 10 or equivalent and have a certificate from ITI in Motor Mechanic Trade |
Painter |
Candidates must have passed Class 10 or equivalent exam and have a certificate from ITI in Painter Trade |
Photograph |
Candidates must have passed Class 10 or equivalent exam and have a certificate from ITI in Photographer Trade |
Turner |
Candidates must have passed Class 10 or equivalent exam and have a certificate in Turner Trade from ITI |
Welder |
Candidates must have passed Class 10 or equivalent exam and have a certificate from ITI in Welder Trade |
DRDO CEPTAM Eligibility Criteria for MTS post
Candidates must have passed Class 10 or equivalent exam from a recognised board or ITI. The age of candidates should be between 18 and 25 years.Â
DRDO CEPTAM Selection Process
The complete process of DRDO CEPTAM is explained below.
Stage 1: Application Process
Candidates fulfilling the eligibility criteria are required to fill DRDO CEPTAM application. Applicants need to fill the application form online. Candidates need to first register for the exam. After the successful generation of user ID and password, candidates are able to fill the other details in the application form.
Stage 2: Issue of DRDO CEPTAM Admit Card
The admit card of CEPTAM is released online separately for different phases of the exam. Candidates can access their DRDO CEPTAM admit cards from the official website by logging with the required credentials. DRDO CEPTAM admit card includes details such as name, date of birth, category, exam venue, date, time of exam, etc.
Stage 3: Appearing in the exam
The entrance exam comprises various stages. DRDO CEPTAM exam for all posts is conducted in two stages: Tier-I and II. The exam pattern is different for different posts. Before final selection, candidates are required to appear in the document verification.
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Stage 4: Declaration of DRDO CEPTAM Result
The result of DRDO CEPTAM is announced online on the official website. To check DRDO CEPTAM result, candidates are required to login using the post applied for, application number and captcha code.
DRDO CEPTAM Exam Centres
The examination authority prescribes DRDO CEPTAM exam centres for Tier 1 and 2 exam. Candidates can choose any three cities from the list of exam centres in order of their preference for Tier 1 exam. Once the candidates exercise the option of exam centres, it is treated as final and cannot be changed. The examination authority reserves the right to add/delete any exam centre and allot candidates to a centre other than the one chosen by them. Candidates are not required to choose DRDO CEPTAM exam centre for Tier 2 (Trade Test). The exam cities for Tier 2 are decided based on the operational requirements.Â
DRDO CEPTAM Syllabus
The first and foremost step towards preparation is understanding the DRDO CEPTAM syllabus. The syllabus comprises topics under different sections such as Quantitative ability/aptitude, General intelligence & Reasoning ability, General awareness, General Science, Arithmetic & Numerical Ability, etc. The syllabus of DRDO CEPTAM is of Class 10 and 12 standards. The question paper is framed based on the syllabus.
DRDO CEPTAM Exam Pattern
DRDO CEPTAM pattern is different for different tiers and posts. The pattern highlights the overall structure of the exam such as marking scheme, number of sections, total marks, and duration of the exam. DRDO CEPTAM exam pattern for different posts is given below:
DRDO CEPTAM MTS exam pattern is divided into two tiers: I and II. Both the tiers will be conducted in computer-based mode and comprise objective-type multiple-choice questions. DRDO CEPTAM exam pattern for A&A post is divided into two tiers: I and II. Tier-I is a computer-based test while tier-II is a trade/skill/physical fitness and capability test as per the post.
DRDO CEPTAM exam pattern for Tech A post is divided into tiers. Tier-I exam is conducted in computer-based mode. The question paper is divided into two sections: A and B. Part A of the question paper comprises questions from Quantitative Ability/Aptitude, General Intelligence & Reasoning Ability, General Awareness, English Language (basic knowledge), General Science. Section B comprises questions specific to trade/discipline as per the post-code. Trade test is of ITI level in the related trade.
DRDO CEPTAM 10 DRTC Exam Pattern
For the post of STA-B: Tier-I and Tier-II is conducted in Computer Based Test (CBT) mode. The Score of Tier-I (CBT) is normalised. The Tier-I and Tier-II consists of objective typemultiple choice questions only. Tier-I examination is for screening and Tier-II is for final selection.
For the post of Tech-A:Â The score of Tier-I (CBT) is normalised as per requirement. The Tier-I (CBT) consists of objective type-multiple choice questions only.. Tier-I examination is for Provisional selection and Tier-II (Trade Test) is qualifying in nature. Trade test is of ITI level in the related trade, to test the practical skills of the candidates. The test is of about one to two hours duration.
Minimum Qualifying Marks
The minimum qualifying marks for Tier-I is 40 percent for UR/OBC candidate and 35 percent for SC/ST candidates. Candidates will be provisionally shortlisted based on Tier-I examination merit in a ratio of 1:8 (No. of vacancy: No. of shortlisted candidates) provided they secure the minimum qualifying marks in examination. The last candidate securing equal marks in the bracket will also be included. These provisionally shortlisted candidates will be called for Tier-II examination. The provisional selection will be based on the order of merit obtained in Tier-II examination depending upon the post/category/sub-category of the candidate. The minimum qualifying marks for Tier-II is 40 percent for UR/OBC candidate and 35 percent for SC/ST candidates.Â
DRDO CEPTAM Preparation Tips
Few tips and tricks to crack DRDO CEPTAM exam:
- Prepare a proper study routineÂ
- Go through the exam pattern and syllabus
- Note down the important formulas and theorems
- Revise all the topics properly
- Solve previous years' question papers
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DRDO CEPTAM Preparation Tips
DRDO CEPTAM Answer Key
DRDO CEPTAM answer key is released online after completion of the exam. Using the answer key, candidates are able to calculate the probable score and analyse their performance in the exam.Â
DRDO CEPTAM Admit Card
DRDO CEPTAM admit card is released online for different stages of recruitment. Candidates can download their admit cards by logging with application number, date of birth and captcha code. The hard copy of the admit card is not sent to candidates by post.
DRDO CEPTAM Result 2024
DRDO CEPTAM result is announced online. To check and download the result, candidates need to enter the post applied for, application number and date of birth. Based on the result, candidates are shortlisted for the next round of the selection process.
DRDO CEPTAM Cutoff
 DRDO CEPTAM cut off is released separately for each category and post. On the basis of DRDO CEPTAM final cut off, candidates are provisionally shortlisted for appointment. The qualifying cutoff for UR/OBC/EWS is 40 per cent while it is 35 for SC/ST.
DRDO CEPTAM VacancyÂ
Candidates can check below previous years' vacancy break-up till the time new vacancies are announced. DRDO CEPTAM vacancy for different posts is given below.
Post | No. of Vacancies |
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Senior Technical Assistant-B (sta-b) | 1075 |
Technician-a (tech-a) | 826 |
Total | 1901 |
DRDO CEPTAM Salary
The post-wise salary break-up of DRDO CEPTAM is given below.
Posts | Pay Scale |
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Senior Technical Assistant ‘B’ (STA B) |
Level 6 as per seventh CPC pay matrix and other benefits. The salary is approximately INR 50,000 per month, including the allowances in class ’X’ cities |
Technician ‘A’ |
The approximate salary for this post is INR 28,000 including in class ‘X’ cities. Candidates are appointed in level 2 of seventh CPC pay matrix. |
A&AÂ |
All posts: The salary ranges between INR 19,900 and 63,200 Stenographer Grade-II: INRÂ 25,500 to 81,100 as per seventh CPC Pay matrix |
MTS |
The selected candidates draw a salary in the pay matrix Level-1. The salary is INR 18,000 to 56,900 as per the seventh CPCÂ |
DRDO CEPTAM 10 DRTC Recruitment 2022 Salary |
The salary for the post of Senior Technical Assistant-B (sta-b) is INR 35400-112400. The salary for the post of Technician (Tech-A) is INR 19900-63200. |
DRDO CEPTAM A&A Salary
Stenographer Grade-I | Level 6 (INR 35400 - 112400) |
Junior Translation Officer (JTO) | Level 6 (INR 35400 - 112400) |
Stenographer Grade-II | Level 4 (INR 25500- 81100) |
Administrative Assistant 'A' | Level 2 (INR 19900 - 63200) |
Store Assistant ‘A’ | Level 2 (INR 19900 - 63200) |
Security Assistant ‘A’ | Level 2 (INR 19900 - 63200) |
Vehicle Operator ‘A’ | Level 2 (INR 19900 - 63200) |
Fire Engine Driver ‘A’ | Level 2 (INR 19900 - 63200) |
Fireman | Level 2 (INR 19900 - 63200) |
DRDO CEPTAM Exam Day Guidelines
The exam day guidelines for DRDO CEPTAM are given below:
- Candidates must carry their DRDO CEPTAM admit card to the exam centre
- Along with the admit card, candidates are also required to carry one photo-identity proof
- Candidates should reach the exam centre timely to avoid any last-minute hassle
- Items such as mobile phones, calculators or any other electronic devices are prohibited inside the exam centre
- Textbooks, pen, pencil, sheets for rough work or any other stationeries are not allowed inside the exam centre
DRDO CEPTAM Contact Information
Helpdesk Number: 011 - 23882323, 23819217
DRDO CEPTAM 2024 FAQs
Candidates can check below DRDO CEPTAM exam FAQs.