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DRDO CEPTAM exam is conducted for various posts such as Technical, Administrative & Allied category and Multi-Tasking Staff etc. The exam for various posts is conducted in several stages. Usually, the paper comprises questions from Quantitative ability/aptitude, General intelligence & Reasoning ability, General awareness, General Science, Arithmetic & Numerical Ability, etc. To clear the exam, candidates need good books through which they can clarify their concepts and doubts. There are a plethora of books available in the market. The task is choosing the right books that can help candidates in their preparation. Candidates must choose DRDO CEPTAM books that have covered the entire syllabus of the exam. Read below for more details on DRDO CEPTAM books.
DRDO CEPTAM Pattern
Before, proceeding with the books, it is important to know the pattern of DRDO CEPTAM exam. The post-wise DRDO CEPTAM pattern is given below:
Exam Pattern for DRDO CEPTAM 10 DRTC
For the post of STA-B, DRDO CEPTAM exam pattern is divided into Tier-1 (Screening) and Tier-2 (Final Selection). Tier 1 is for screening and Tier 2 is for final selection. The Tier 1 of STA B post, carries objective type-multiple choice questions from Quantitative ability/aptitude, General Intelligence & Reasoning ability, General awareness, English language (basic knowledge), General science. The total marks allotted to Tier 1 are 120 and the test carries a total of 120 questions. The duration of Tier 1 is 90 minutes. Tier 2 carries 100 questions from the sections specific to the trade/discipline. The total marks allotted to the test are 100. The duration of the test is 90 minutes. For Tech A post, DRDO CEPTAM exam pattern 2022 is divided into Tier 1 (CBT) and Tier 2 (Trade Test). Tier 1 is divided into two sections A & B. Section A carries questions Quantitative Ability/Aptitude, General intelligence & Reasoning ability, General awareness, and English language (Basic Knowledge), and Section B comprises subjects specific to the trade. Section A carries 40 questions and section B carries 80 questions. The total marks allotted to Tier 1 is 120 and the duration of the test is 90 minutes. Tier 2 is trade test and it is qualifying in nature.
Exam Pattern for MTS
The exam pattern for MTS is divided into two tiers: I and II. Tier-I exam carries questions from General Intelligence & Reasoning Ability, General Awareness, and Quantitative Aptitude & Numerical Ability. Tier-II carries questions from General Science, General Math, and General English. There is no negative marking for wrong answers in the exam.
Exam Pattern for A&A post
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. Tier-I comprises objective-type multiple-choice questions. The tier-I exam 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, Hindi or English Language. The exam 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, General English and trade-specific subjects.
Pattern for Tech A
Tier-I exam 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. Part B comprises questions specific to trade/discipline as per the post-code. The maximum mark allotted for this test is 150. The duration of the test is 120 minutes.
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Best Books for DRDO CEPTAM
The list of best books for DRDO CEPTAM exam is given below:
General Intelligence & Reasoning
- A Modern Approach to Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning by RS Aggarwal
- A New Approach to Reasoning: Verbal, Non-Verbal and Analytical by BS Sijwalii, Indu Sijwali
- General Mental Ability Logical Reasoning and Analytical Ability
Quantitative Aptitude & Numerical Ability
- Quantitative Aptitude Quantum CAT by Sarvesh K Verma
- Quantitative Aptitude for CAT by Arun Sharma
- Quantitative Aptitude for all Competitive Examinations by Abhijit Guha
DRDO CEPTAM Books FAQs
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Q: What is DRDO CEPTAM marking scheme for A and A post?
DRDO CEPTAM for Admin and Allied posts consists of Tier 1 and Tier 2 stages. The CBT in Tier 1 will have multiple choice based questions. The medium of CBT exam will be in both Hindi and English languages. Tier 1 exam is provisional in nature. Tier 2 exam will consist of Skill/Physical fitness and Capability Test, for applicable posts. Tier 2 exam is qualifying in nature. For the post of Junior Translation Officer, Tier 2 exam will be descriptive in nature. There will be no negative marking in CEPTAM exam. The CEPTAM syllabus will be according to the required educational qualification for the specific post.
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Q: What is the marking scheme for DRDO CEPTAM STA B post?
DRDO CEPTAM for Technical Cadre (Senior Technical Assistant-B and Technician-A) consists of Tier 1 and Tier 2 stages. For Senior Technical Assistant-B (STA-B) post, the selection process will include Tier 1 (Screening) and Tier 2 (Final selection). For STA-B position, both Tier 1 and Tier 2 CBT exams will consist of objective type multiple choice-based questions. For Technician-A (Tech-A) post, the selection process will include Tier-1 (CBT) and Tier-2 (Trade Test) stages. The Tier-1 CBT for Tech-A post will include multiple choice-based questions. The Tier-1 CBT exam is for provisional selection. The Tier-2 Trade Test will be based on ITI level in the related trade and evaluates practical skills of candidates. The Tier-2 Trade Test is qualifying in nature and is for final selection. There will be no negative marking in the exam. The exam will be conducted in both English and Hindi medium.
Upvote Q: Which are the best books for DRDO CEPTAM exam?
The best books for DRDO CEPTAM exam are given below:
| Subject | Book Name with Author |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | General Intelligence and Reasoning by R.N. Thakur |
| English Language | Objective General English by SP Bakshi |
| Quantitative Aptitude | Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations by RS Aggarwal |
| General Awareness | General Knowledge Book for Competitive Exams by Manohar Panday |
Upvote Q: What is DRDO CEPTAM syllabus for STA B
DRDO CEPTAM syllabus for STA B is given below:
DRDO CEPTAM Syllabus for Quantitative Ability/Aptitude
- Time and Work
- Time and Distance
- HCF & LCM, Percentages
- Profit and Loss
- Ratio and Proportions
- Simple & Compound Interest
- Mixtures & Allegations
- Problems on Ages
- Number System
- Simplification
- Data Interpretation
- Decimal & Fractions
- Average
DRDO CEPTAM Syllabus General Intelligence & Reasoning Ability
- 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
DRDO CEPTAM General Awareness Syllabus
- Indian Constitution.
- Cultural Heritage
- Indian National Movement
- Science & Technology
- About India
- History – India & World
- Geography – India & World
- Indian Polity & Governance
DRDO CEPTAM General English Syllabus
- Synonyms
- Antonyms
- Verb
- Tenses
- Subject-Verb Agreement
- Grammar
- Comprehension
- Vocabulary
- Adverb
- Unseen passages
- Error Correction
- Articles
- Fill in the Blanks
- Sentence Rearrangement
- Idioms & Phrases
DRDO CEPTAM Syllabus for General Science
- Chemistry
- Botany
- Physics
- Zoology
Upvote Q: What is DRDO CEPTAM Tier 2 syllabus for STA B?
DRDO CEPTAM Tier 2 syllabus for STA B is given below.
DRDO CEPTAM Syllabus Tier 2 | |
| Electrical | Electrical and Electronic Measurements, Analog and Digital Electronics, Power Electronics and Drives, Electro Magnetic Induction, Electric Circuits and Fields, Signals and Systems, Electrical Machines, Power System, Control System |
| Instrumentation | Signals Systems and Communications, Electrical and Electronic Measurements, Control Systems and Process Control, Analytical, Optical and Biomedical Instrumentation, Basics of Circuits and Measurement Systems, Mechanical Measurement, Industrial Instrumentation, Digital Electronics, Analog Electronics |
| Chemical | Chemical Technology, Heat Transfer, Mass Transfer, Process Calculations and Thermodynamics, Fluid Mechanics and Mechanical Operations, Chemical Reaction Engineering |
| Mechanical | Fluid Mechanics, Heat Transfer, Thermodynamics, Engineering Materials, Metal Casting, Machining and Machine Tool Operations, Inventory Control and Operation Research, Engineering Mechanics, Strength of Materials, Theory of Machines, Vibrations Design |
Upvote Q: What is the structure of the DRDO CEPTAM exam pattern for STA B post?
DRDO CEPTAM exam pattern for STA B post is given below.
Tier | Mode of Exam | Topics in Exam | Number of Questions | Maximummarks | Exam Duration (Minutes) |
I | CBT for Screening | Quantitative Aptitude, General Intelligence and Reasoning Ability, English Language, General Awareness and General Science | 120 | 120 | 90 |
II | CBT for Provisional Selection | Test specific to subject of post-code | 100 | 100 | 90 |
Upvote Q: What is DRDO CEPTAM syllabus for A&A post?
DRDO CEPTAM syllabus for A & A post is given below:
English
- Synonyms
- Tenses
- Subject-Verb Agreement
- Grammar
- Antonyms
- Verb
- Articles
- Fill in the Blanks
- Comprehension
- Vocabulary
- Sentence Rearrangement
- Idioms & Phrases
- Adverb
- Unseen passages
- Error Correction, etc.
General Intelligence
- Blood Relations
- Analogy
- Directions
- Clocks & Calendars
- Coding-Decoding
- Number Series
- Alphabet Series
- Arithmetical Reasoning
- Non-Verbal Series
- Number Rankings
- Decision Making
- Cubes and Dice
- Embedded Figures
- Mirror Images etc.
Mathematics
- HCF & LCM
- Percentages
- Simplification
- Data Interpretation
- Ratio and Proportions
- Profit and Loss
- Decimal & Fractions
- Time and Work
- Time and Distance
- Number System
- Simple & Compound Interest
- Mixtures & Allegations
- Problems on Ages
- Average, etc.
General Awareness
- Current Affairs (National and International)
- Science- Inventions and Discoveries
- Awards and Honors
- Important Days
- Abbreviations
- Books and Authors
- Major Financial / Economic News
- Budget and Five-Year Plans
- Sports, etc.
Upvote Q: What is DRDO CEPTAM exam pattern for Tech A post?
The structure of DRDO CEPTAM exam pattern for Tech A post is given below.
Tier | Mode of Exam | Topics in Exam | Number of Questions | Maximummarks | Exam Duration (Minutes) |
I | CBT for Screening | Quantitative Aptitude, General Intelligence and Reasoning Ability, English Language, General Awareness and General Science | 120 | 120 | 90 |
II | CBT for Provisional Selection | Test specific to subject of post-code | 100 | 100 | 90 |
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