DRDO CEPTAM Eligibility 2022: Age Limit, Educational, Medical & NOC

DRDO CEPTAM eligibility

Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO), Centre for Personnel Talent Management (CEPTAM) has released DRDO CEPTAM 10 DRTC notification. Online applications are invited for direct recruitment to the various posts under Defence Research & Development Organisation Technical Cadre (DRTC). A total of 1075 vacancies have been announced for Senior Technical Assistant-B (sta-b) and Technician-a (tech-a). DRDO CEPTAM 10 DRTC eligibility has been prescribed along with the notification. DRDO CEPTAM eligibility criteria is prescribed in terms of age, educational qualification and nationality. DRDO CEPTAM eligibility is different for different posts. Read below to check the post-wise DRDO CEPTAM eligibility.

DRDO CEPTAM Eligibility for DRTC Posts

DRDO CEPTAM eligibility for DRTC posts is given below:

DRDO CEPTAM Age Limit

Candidate must be between 18 and 28 years. Relaxation is provided to SC/ST/OBC- NCL/ESM/PwBD/Widows/Divorced Women/Women judicially separated from their husbands who are not remarried, Departmental Candidates with three years continuous service in Central Government, Disabled Defence Services Personnel, Persons Domiciled in J&K State during the period from 01-01-1980 to 31-12-1989 as per extant Govt. of India rules).

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DRDO CEPTAM Dates

DRDO CEPTAM Application Form

DRDO CEPTAM Educational Qualification for STA B

Graduation 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. Candidates must have acquired the educational qualification as on crucial date of eligibility for the posts they are applying. Candidates whose results of the final examination awaiting as on crucial date of eligibility for the prescribed qualification are not eligible. BSc. candidates must have read the required subject for at least two years in the course of BSc. programme. Please note that the candidates possessing higher qualification, viz., M.Sc. or B.Tech. or B.E. or Ph.D. degree etc., as on crucial date of eligibility will not be considered for the recruitment. Mere fulfilment of the minimum eligibility does not entitle any candidate to claim his/her candidature for selection to any post.The educational qualification prescribed for each post is given below.

Subject/Discipline	Educational Qualification
Agriculture	B Sc degree in Agriculture/Agricultural Science from recognised University/Institute
Automobile Engineering	Diploma in Automobile Engineering/Mechanical Engineering (Automobile) recognised by AICTE.
Botany	B Sc degree in Botany from recognised University/Institute (candidates of ZBC etc. may also apply).
Chemical Engineering	Diploma in Chemical Engineering/Technology recognised by AICTE.
Chemistry	B Sc degree in Chemistry/Chemical Science from recognised University/Institute (candidates of PCM/ZBC/PCB etc. may also apply).
Civil Engineering	Diploma in Civil Engineering recognised by AICTE.
Computer Science	B Sc degree in Computer Science or Allied Subjects from recognised University / Institute Or Diploma in Computer Science / Engineering/Technology/ Information Technology recognised by AICTE (Courses by DOEACC/BCA/MCA are not eligible).
Electrical & Electronics Engineering	Diploma in Electrical & Electronics Engineering   recognised by AICTE.
Electrical Engineering	Diploma in Electrical Engineering recognised by AICTE.
Electronics  & Instrumentation	Diploma in  Electronics  &  Instrumentation recognised by AICTE.
Electronics  or Electronics  & Communication or Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering	BSc degree in Electronics from recognised University/ Institute Or Diploma in Electronics or Electronics & Communication or Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering recognised by AICTE.
Instrumentation	B Sc degree in Instrumentation from recognised University/ Institute Or Diploma in Instrumentation or Instrumentation & Control Engineering recognised by AICTE.
Library Science	Degree in Science with minimum one year Diploma in Library Science from recognised University/Technical Board/ Institute.
Mathematics	B.Sc. degree in Mathematics from recognised University/Institute (candidates of PCM etc. may also apply).
Mechanical Engineering	Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering (Production/Automobile/ Refrigeration & Air Conditioning/Maintenance etc.) recognised by AICTE.
Metallurgy	Diploma in Metallurgical Engineering recognised by AICTE.
Medical Lab Technology (MLT)	B Sc degree in Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT) or Class 12 with Science subjects and minimum 02 year Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology recognised by Central Government or State Government with 01 year relevant experience in a Medical Laboratory
Photography	B Sc degree in Photography from recognised University/ Institute Or Diploma in Photography recognised by AICTE (Applied courses and Bachelor in Fine Arts are not eligible).
Physics	B Sc degree in Physics from recognised University/Institute (candidates of PCM/PCB etc. may also apply).
Printing Technology	B Sc degree in Printing Technology from recognised University/Institute Or Diploma in Printing Technology/Engineering recognised by AICTE.
Psychology	B Sc degree in Psychology from recognised University/Institute.
Textile	B Sc degree in Textile/Textile Chemistry from recognised University/Institute Or Diploma in Textile Chemistry or Textile Engineering/ Technology recognised by AICTE.
Zoology	B Sc degree in Zoology from recognised University/Institute (candidates of ZBC etc. may also apply).

DRDO CEPTAM Educational Qualification for Tech A

The educational qualification of DRDO CEPTAM prescribed for Tech A post is Class 10 pass from a recognised board. Candidates must have a 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/National Apprenticeship Certificate in the required discipline.

Discipline	Educational Qualification
Automobile	Class 10 or equivalent and Certificate from ITI in Automobile Trade.
Book Binder	Class 10 Or equivalent and Certificate from ITI in Book Binder or Offset Machine Operator cum Book Binder Trade.
Carpenter	Class 10 Or equivalent and Certificate from ITI in Carpenter Trade.
CNC Operator	Class 10 Or equivalent and Certificate from ITI in CNC Operator Trade.
COPA	Class 10 Or equivalent and Certificate from ITI in Computer Operator & Programming Assistant (COPA) Trade.
Draughtsman (Mechanical)	Class 10 Or equivalent and Certificate from ITI in Draughtsman (Mechanical) Trade.
DTP Operator	Class 10 Or equivalent and Certificate from ITI in Desktop Publishing Operator Trade.
Electrician	Class 10 Or equivalent and Certificate from ITI in Electrician/Wireman/Electrical Fitter Trade.
Electronics	Class 10 Or equivalent and Certificate from ITI in Electronics/Electronic Mechanic /Radio & TV. Mechanic/Radar Mechanic/IT & Electronic System Maintenance/Maintenance of Industrial Electronics Trade.
Fitter	Class 10 Or equivalent and Certificate from ITI in Fitter/Bench Fitter Trade.
Grinder	Class 10 Or equivalent and Certificate from ITI in Grinder/Machinist Grinder Trade.
Machinist	Class 10 Or equivalent and Certificate from ITI in Machinist Trade.
Mechanic (Diesel)	Class 10 Or equivalent and Certificate from ITI in Mechanic (Diesel) Trade.
Mill Wright Mechanic	Class 10 Or equivalent and Certificate from ITI in Mill Wright Mechanic Trade.
Motor Mechanic	Class 10 Or equivalent and Certificate from ITI in Motor Mechanic Trade.
Painter	Class 10 Or equivalent and Certificate from ITI in Painter Trade.
Photographer	Class 10 Or equivalent and Certificate from ITI in Photographer/Digital Photographer Trade.
Refrigeration & Air Conditioning	(Class 10 Or equivalent and Certificate from ITI in Refrigeration & AC Mechanic/Technician Trade.
Sheet Metal Worker	Class 10 Or equivalent and Certificate from ITI in Sheet Metal Worker Trade.
Turner	Class 10 Or equivalent and Certificate from ITI in Turner Trade.
Welder	Class 10 Or equivalent and Certificate from ITI in Welder Trade.

Nationality

Candidate must be a citizen of India or as per extant Govt. of India Rules.

DRDO CEPTAM MTS Eligibility

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.

DRDO CEPTAM A&A Eligibility

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). The educational qualification is given below.

Post	Educational qualification
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 2022: Medical Standards

Candidates must be in good mental and physical health and free from any physical deformity which may interfere in efficient discharge of duties. Provisionally shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a medical examination as prescribed by the competent authority, before the offer of appointment is issued. If a candidate is found unfit, he/she will not be offered an appointment. For PwBD candidates, medical fitness standards are as per extant Govt. of India rules.

DRDO CEPTAM Eligibility 2022: NOC

Candidates serving in Govt., PSU, Autonomous organisations and Departmental candidates must apply through proper channel. Candidates should obtain NOC from the present employer at appropriate time. Application submitted without NOC will be treated as provisional. NOC must be submitted along with other documents at the time of document verification if shortlisted. The following points should be kept in mind by candidates:

• Candidates should ensure that they fulfil all the eligibility criteria before applying the post. Their admission at all stages of the selection process will be purely provisional, subject to fulfilling prescribed eligibility criteria. If on verification, at any stage during or after the selection process, it is found that, they do not fulfil any of the eligibility criteria, their candidature/appointment will be cancelled without notice, and no representation in this regard will be entertained under any circumstances
• Provisional shortlisting/selection at any stage of the process or success in the examination confers no right of appointment, unless the DRDO is satisfied, after such enquiry as may be considered necessary, that the candidate is suitable in all respects for appointment to the service/post
• The decision of DRDO in all matters related to eligibility, acceptance or rejection of the applications, mode of selection, conduct of examinations, allotment of examination centres and nomination of provisionally shortlisted candidates to a specific lab/city will be final & binding on the candidates and no correspondence will be entertained in this regard

DRDO CEPTAM Eligibility 2022: Reservation/Benefits

Candidates can check below few points related to DRDO CEPTAM eligibility:

• Reservation/ Relaxation benefits regarding age, minimum qualifying criteria etc. are applicable to the SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS/PwBD/ESM/MSP etc.
• Candidates applying against vacancies earmarked for them, in accordance with the instructions/orders/circulars, as per extant Govt. of India orders. As per DoPT OM no. 36039/1/2019-Estt.(Res.) dated 31st Jan 2019, the benefit of reservation under EWS can be availed upon production of a valid Income and Asset Certificate (as on or before crucial date of eligibility of this Advt.) issued by a Competent Authority
• Candidates who are not covered under the scheme of reservation for SC/ST/OBC and whose family gross annual income is below INR 8 Lakh (Rupees Eight Lakh) are to be identified as EWS for benefit of reservation for EWS
• Candidates seeking reservation/relaxation benefits must support their claim with duly self-attested copies of relevant certificates issued by Govt./notified competent authority, at the time of document verification or whenever required by DRDO, else their claim for any reservation/relaxation etc. will NOT be considered
• A candidate seeking reservation/relaxation benefits of OBC must ensure that he/she possess a genuine caste/community certificate in Central Govt. format and does not fall in creamy layer on the crucial date of eligibility
• Candidates with benchmark physical disability of 40% or above only would be considered as person with benchmark disability (PwBD) and entitled to reservation for PwBD. These reservations are applied horizontally as per Govt. rules
• Ex-Servicemen who have already secured employment in civil side under Central Govt. in Group ‘C’ & ‘D’ posts on regular basis after availing the benefits of reservation given to Ex-servicemen for their re- employment are not eligible for reservation in ESM category and fee concession. However, such candidates can avail the benefit of reservation as Ex-servicemen for subsequent employment if he/she immediately after joining civil employment, has given self-declaration/undertaking to the concerned employer about the date-wise details of applications for various vacancies for which he/she had applied for before joining the initial civil employment as mentioned in the OM No. 36034/1/2014-Estt (Res) dates 14th August 2014 issued by DoP&T
• It may be noted that, candidature will remain provisional till the veracity of the concerned documents are verified/re-verified by the appointing authority

DRDO CEPTAM Eligibility 2022: Rejection of Applications

Due to the following reasons, DRDO CEPTAM application form of candidates might get rejected:

• Not meeting essential qualification requirement
• Incomplete or partially filled Applications
• Applications without prescribed Fees (wherever applicable)
• Applications not received through online mode
• Applications having blurred/irrelevant photo, signature or other documents
• Underage or overage as on crucial date of eligibility
• Only one online application is to be submitted by the candidate for one post code. If a candidate submits more than one application successfully for the same post code, then only the latest application with application fee (if applicable) will be considered and other applications will be rejected