DRDO Syllabus 2026 – Complete Details

Organization Name: Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)
Exam Name: CEPTAM (Centre for Personnel Talent Management) Examination 2026

Posts Covered:

• Technician-A
• Senior Technical Assistant-B (STA-B)
• Multi Tasking Staff (MTS)
• Admin & Allied (Assistant, Stenographer, Clerk)

Exam Mode: Computer Based Test (CBT)
Question Type: Objective (MCQ)
Negative Marking: 0.25 Marks (if applicable)

DRDO Exam Selection Process

Stage 1: CBT (Computer Based Test)

• Objective Type
• Subject Based + General Sections

Stage 2: Trade Test / Skill Test / Physical Test (Post Wise)

• Technician-A → Trade Test
• STA-B → Skill / Practical Test
• MTS → Physical Fitness Test
• Admin Posts → Typing / Steno Test

DRDO Exam Pattern (General Structure)

Section                                                Questions       Marks

General Awareness                 20                    20

Reasoning Ability                    20                    20

Quantitative Aptitude             20                    20

English Language                    20                    20

Technical Subject if Applicable           40                    40

Total                                        120                  120

DRDO Syllabus Subject-Wise (Detailed)

1. General Intelligence & Reasoning

Verbal Reasoning

• Analogy
• Classification
• Coding-Decoding
• Number & Alphabet Series
• Direction Sense
• Blood Relation
• Order & Ranking
• Syllogism
• Statement & Conclusion

Non-Verbal Reasoning

• Mirror Image
• Water Image
• Paper Folding
• Figure Completion
• Cubes & Dice
• Embedded Figures

2. Quantitative Aptitude Syllabus

Arithmetic

• Number System
• Simplification
• LCM & HCF
• Percentage
• Ratio & Proportion
• Average
• Profit & Loss
• Simple Interest
• Compound Interest
• Time & Work
• Time & Distance
• Mixture & Alligation

Advanced Topics

• Algebra (Basic)
• Geometry
• Mensuration (2D & 3D)
• Data Interpretation

3. English Language Syllabus

• Reading Comprehension
• Cloze Test
• Error Detection
• Sentence Improvement
• Active & Passive Voice
• Direct & Indirect Speech
• Synonyms & Antonyms
• One Word Substitution
• Idioms & Phrases
• Spelling Correction

4. General Awareness Syllabus

Static GK

History

• Ancient India
• Medieval India
• Modern India
• Freedom Movement

Geography

• Indian Geography
• Climate
• Rivers
• Soil
• Natural Resources

Polity

• Constitution
• Parliament
• President
• Fundamental Rights
• DPSP

Economy

• Indian Economy
• GDP
• Inflation
• Banking Basics

Science & Technology

• Physics Basics
• Chemistry Basics
• Biology Basics
• DRDO Projects
• Defence Technology
• ISRO Programs

Current Affairs

• National & International
• Defence News
• Awards
• Sports
• Appointments
• Government Schemes

5. Technical Syllabus (Post Wise)

Technician-A (ITI Based Trades)

Electrical

• Basic Electrical Engineering
• Circuit Theory
• AC/DC
• Transformers
• Motors

Mechanical

• Workshop Technology
• Thermodynamics (Basic)
• Strength of Materials
• Production Engineering

Electronics

• Semiconductor Devices
• Digital Electronics
• Analog Electronics
• Microprocessors (Basic)

Computer / IT

• Computer Fundamentals
• Networking Basics
• Operating System
• Programming Basics

STA-B (Diploma/Graduate Level)

Mechanical Engineering

• Engineering Mechanics
• Machine Design
• Manufacturing Process
• Fluid Mechanics
• Heat Transfer

Electrical Engineering

• Power Systems
• Electrical Machines
• Control Systems
• Measurements

Electronics Engineering

• Communication Systems
• Digital Signal Processing
• Microcontrollers
• Control Systems

Computer Science

• Data Structure
• Operating System
• DBMS
• Computer Networks
• Software Engineering

6. DRDO MTS Physical Test Syllabus

Male Candidates

• Run: 1.6 Km in 7 minutes
• Long Jump: 4 meters
• High Jump: 1 meter

Female Candidates

• Run: 1 Km in 4 minutes
• Long Jump: 3 meters
• High Jump: 0.9 meter