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DRDO CEPTAM 2024 cutoff will be announced separately for different posts and categories. To check the cutoff marks, candidates need to enter the post applied for, application number, date of birth and captcha code. Besides the DRDO CEPTAM cutoff marks, candidates are also required to secure the minimum qualifying marks to qualify the exam. Candidates who secure the minimum qualifying marks and cutoff marks are selected for each stage of recruitment.
What is DRDO CEPTAM Cut off?
DRDO CEPTAM Cut off is the minimum qualifying marks that candidates need to secure to qualify the exam and become eligible for the next round of the selection process. Besides the cut off marks, the examination authority also prescribes the minimum qualifying score for each category. Based on the DRDO CEPTAM cut off and minimum qualifying marks, candidates are shortlisted for the recruitment exam.
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 |
|---|---|
23 Apr '20 | DRDO CEPTAM A&A result for Tier 1 CBT |
How to check DRDO CEPTAM cut off
The steps to check the cut off of DRDO CEPTAM are given below.
- Visit the official website
- Click the cut off link on the home page
- Enter post applied, application number, date of birth, and captcha code
- Check the DRDO CEPTAM cut off marks
DRDO CEPTAM 2024: Minimum Qualifying Marks
Candidates can check below the minimum qualifying marks prescribed for DRDO CEPTAM Tier 1 for different categories.
| Category | Qualifying marks (In per cent) |
|---|---|
| UR/OBC/EWS |
40 |
| SC/ST |
35 |
DRDO CEPTAM cut off for Tier 1
DRDO CEPTAM cut off for Tier 1 is the marks secured by the last candidate selected for the Tier 2 exam. Candidates can check below the previous years' cut off marks:
Previous years' DRDO CEPTAM Cut off
DRDO CEPTAM 2015 cut off
| Post Code & Post Name | UR | SC | ST | OBC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| STA-B (Agricultural Science) |
89 |
— |
— |
— |
| STA-B (Automobile Engineering) |
105 |
— |
— |
104 |
| STA-B (Chemical Engineering) |
87 |
80 |
70 |
82 |
| STA-B (Chemistry) |
97 |
86 |
74 |
95 |
| STA-B (Civil Engineering) |
96 |
90 |
83 |
94 |
| STA-B (Computer Science) |
83 |
74 |
74 |
78 |
| STA-B (Electrical & Electronics Engineering) |
95 |
87 |
85 |
90 |
| STA-B (Electronics & Instrumentation) |
83 |
67 |
52 |
75 |
| STA-B (Electronics or Electronics & |
91 |
82 |
72 |
87 |
| STA-B (Electrical Engineering) |
113 |
107 |
97 |
111 |
| STA-B (Instrumentation) |
86 |
— |
60 |
— |
| STA-B (Library Science) |
107 |
— |
— |
102 |
| STA-B (Mathematics) |
70 |
— |
52 |
64 |
| STA-B (Mechanical Engineering) |
108 |
96 |
84 |
104 |
| STA-B (Metallurgy) |
99 |
88 |
83 |
95 |
| STA-B (Microbiology) |
84 |
— |
— |
74 |
| STA-B (Photography) |
72 |
— |
— |
57 |
| STA-B (Physics) |
71 |
64 |
— |
61 |
| STA-B (Printing Technology) |
84 |
— |
— |
77 |
| STA-B (Psychology) |
61 |
— |
— |
— |
| STA-B (Radiography) |
81 |
— |
60 |
— |
| STA-B (Textile) |
78 |
— |
— |
— |
| STA-B (Zoology) |
86 |
75 |
71 |
80 |
| Tech-A (Book Binder) |
62 |
— |
— |
— |
| Tech-A (Carpenter) |
83 |
— |
— |
73 |
| Tech-A (Chemical Plant Operator) |
76 |
— |
— |
52 |
| Tech-A (COPA) |
77 |
72 |
64 |
74 |
| Tech-A (Cutting & Tailoring) |
86 |
— |
— |
— |
| Tech-A (Draugtsman (Mechanical)) |
88 |
— |
62 |
— |
| Tech-A (DTP Operator) |
58 |
58 |
58 |
— |
| Tech-A (Electrician) |
93 |
80 |
85 |
90 |
| Tech-A (Electronics) |
76 |
69 |
66 |
72 |
| Tech-A (Electroplator) |
57 |
— |
— |
— |
| Tech-A (Fitter) |
110 |
104 |
96 |
108 |
| Tech-A (FRP Processor) |
64 |
— |
— |
68 |
| Tech-A (Machinist) |
107 |
93 |
82 |
97 |
| Tech-A (Mechanic (Diesel)) |
108 |
— |
— |
105 |
| Tech-A (Medical Lab Technology) |
78 |
74 |
— |
68 |
| Tech-A (Motor Mechanic) |
94 |
— |
— |
— |
| Tech-A (Photographer) |
61 |
— |
— |
— |
| Tech-A (Sheet Metal Worker) |
71 |
67 |
— |
— |
| Tech-A (Turner) |
88 |
76 |
74 |
80 |
| Tech-A (Welder) |
103 |
99 |
80 |
92 |
| (Junior Translator) |
69 |
— |
— |
66 |
| Admin Assistant -A (English Typing) |
103 |
95 |
82 |
100 |
| Admin Assistant -A (Hindi Typing) |
83 |
— |
— |
76 |
| Store Assistant -A (English Typing) |
101 |
95 |
89 |
97 |
| Asstt Halwai-cum-Cook () |
55 |
— |
— |
— |
DRDO CEPTAM cut off for Final Selection
The final DRDO CEPTAM cut off is the combined score obtained in Tier 1 and 2 by the last selected candidates in the order of merit.
DRDO CEPTAM cut off 2015 for final selection
| Post Code & Post Name | UR | SC | ST | OBC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0101-STA-B (Agricultural Science) |
63.08 |
— |
— |
— |
| 0102-STA-B (Automobile Engineering) |
74.4 |
— |
— |
74.27 |
| 0103-STA-B (Chemical Engineering) |
64.7 |
63 |
55.98 |
60.37 |
| 0104-STA-B (Chemistry) |
69 |
63.6 |
54.15 |
67.87 |
| 0105-STA-B (Civil Engineering) |
66.92 |
63.52 |
62.25 |
65.85 |
| 0106-STA-B (Computer Science) |
60.7 |
55.98 |
56.28 |
58.93 |
| 0107-STA-B (Electrical & Electronics Engineering) |
69.93 |
62.18 |
67.47 |
67.47 |
| 0108-STA-B (Electronics & Instrumentation) |
64.53 |
61.58 |
53.72 |
61.52 |
| 0109-STA-B (Electronics or Electronics & Communication |
63.83 |
59.18 |
53.47 |
62.83 |
| 0110-STA-B (Electrical Engineering) |
76.67 |
74.03 |
67.92 |
76.05 |
| 0111-STA-B (Instrumentation) |
68.23 |
— |
— |
— |
| 0112-STA-B (Library Science) |
78.25 |
— |
— |
77.37 |
| 0113-STA-B (Mathematics) |
50.57 |
— |
— |
47.17 |
| 0114-STA-B (Mechanical Engineering) |
76.05 |
70.05 |
64.52 |
74.47 |
| 0115-STA-B (Metallurgy) |
73.78 |
72.13 |
58.37 |
72.95 |
| 0116-STA-B (Microbiology) |
— |
— |
— |
— |
| 0117-STA-B (Photography) |
59.05 |
— |
— |
63.45 |
| 0118-STA-B (Physics) |
44.02 |
44.02 |
— |
— |
| 0119-STA-B (Printing Technology) |
62.77 |
— |
— |
61.07 |
| 0120-STA-B (Psychology) |
50.75 |
— |
— |
— |
| 0121-STA-B (Radiography) |
59.93 |
— |
42 |
— |
| 0122-STA-B (Textile) |
60.05 |
— |
— |
— |
| 0123-STA-B (Zoology) |
62.65 |
52.08 |
49.75 |
60.37 |
| 0201-Tech-A (Book Binder) |
48.3 |
— |
— |
— |
| 0202-Tech-A (Carpenter) |
61.13 |
— |
— |
53.38 |
| 0203-Tech-A (Chemical Plant Operator) |
50.57 |
— |
— |
53.27 |
| 0204-Tech-A (COPA) |
58.18 |
55.67 |
49.5 |
54.97 |
| 0205-Tech-A (Cutting & Tailoring) |
63.02 |
— |
— |
— |
| 0206-Tech-A (Draugtsman (Mechanical)) |
64.17 |
— |
58.85 |
— |
| 0207-Tech-A (DTP Operator) |
49.3 |
58.62 |
43.52 |
— |
| 0208-Tech-A (Electrician) |
66.8 |
60.52 |
60.88 |
65.67 |
| 0209-Tech-A (Electronics) |
54.22 |
47.17 |
— |
52.70 |
| 0210-Tech-A (Electroplator) |
43.95 |
— |
— |
— |
| 0211-Tech-A (Fitter) |
76.22 |
73.15 |
68.5 |
74.97 |
| 0212-Tech-A (FRP Processor) |
— |
— |
— |
— |
| 0213-Tech-A (Machinist) |
75.52 |
69.62 |
67.8 |
72.02 |
| 0214-Tech-A (Mechanic (Diesel)) |
78.73 |
— |
— |
77.03 |
| 0215-Tech-A (Medical Lab Technology) |
59.5 |
56.35 |
— |
56.73 |
| 0216-Tech-A (Motor Mechanic) |
75.17 |
— |
— |
— |
| 0217-Tech-A (Photographer) |
54.83 |
— |
— |
— |
| 0218-Tech-A (Sheet Metal Worker) |
54.47 |
55.35 |
— |
— |
| 0219-Tech-A (Turner) |
64.97 |
60.13 |
57.92 |
62 |
| 0220-Tech-A (Welder) |
74.4 |
67.85 |
62.13 |
70.3 |
| 0301- (Junior Translator) |
45.15 |
— |
— |
— |
| 0401-Stenographer Grade-II () |
65.4 |
— |
— |
— |
| 0501-Admin Assistant -A (English Typing) |
70 |
65.53 |
54.28 |
68 |
| 0502-Admin Assistant -A (Hindi Typing) |
59.87 |
— |
— |
57.48 |
| 0601-Store Assistant -A (English Typing) |
70.57 |
66.97 |
— |
68.18 |
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DRDO CEPTAM 2024 FAQs
Candidates can check below DRDO CEPTAM Cut off FAQs.
Q: Is the DRDO CEPTAM exam held annually?
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Q: 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.
Upvote Q: Can I join DRDO after a B.Sc. In math?
Upvote Q: Which is the book for the preparation of the DRDO CEPTAM STA-B for electronics engineers?
A list of the book for the preparation of the DRDO CEPTAM STA-B for electronics engineers: Tier-I CBT
1- General English Grammar by Wren and Martin Objective English by R S Aggarwal
2- Computer Proficiency Objective Computer Awareness by Arihant Experts Computer Knowledge by Rani Ahilya
3- Reasoning Verbal and Non-verbal Reasoning by R S Aggrawal Non-Verbal Reasoning by Arihant Publication
4- Quantitative Aptitude Quantitative Aptitude by R S Aggarwal Fast Track Objective Mathematics by Rajesh Verma
5- General Knowledge Manorama Yearly Book by Mammen Mathew
Tier-II CBT
1- Electronics Engineering A Handbook of Electronics Engineering by Arihant Publications
2- Electrical Engineering A Handbook of Electrical Engineering by Arihant Publications
3- Instrumentation Engineering A Handbook of Instrumentation Engineering by ME Editorial Board Objective Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering by M. P. Sinha
I hope this will help you !!
Upvote Q: 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.
Upvote Q: 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).
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