DRDO CEPTAM-11 Exam Date 2026 (Tier-1 CBT) – 23 March 2026
The DRDO CEPTAM-11 Tier-1 Computer-Based Test (CBT) is scheduled for 23 March 2026. The exam is conducted by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) through its Centre for Personnel Talent Management (CEPTAM).
Important: City intimation slip and admit card will be released shortly before the exam.
Candidates should check the official DRDO website regularly for updates.
Table of Contents
- DRDO CEPTAM-11 Tier-1 Exam Date
- Official DRDO Links
- Exam Pattern
- STA-B Tier-2 Subjects
- Expected Cutoff
DRDO CEPTAM-11 Tier-1 Exam Date
According to the official notice, the Tier-1 CBT exam will be conducted on 23 March 2026. This stage is used as a screening test for shortlisting candidates for Tier-2.
Official DRDO Links
CEPTAM-11 Exam Pattern
Tier-1 (Screening CBT)
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | 25 |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 25 | 25 |
| General Awareness | 25 | 25 |
| English Language | 25 | 25 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
- Duration: 90 minutes
- Negative marking: No negative marking
- This stage is used only for screening.
Tier-2 (STA-B Discipline Test)
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Technical Subject (Diploma level) | 100 | 100 |
- Duration: 120 minutes
- Final merit list is based on Tier-2 marks.
Subjects in STA-B Technical Paper
- Mechanical: Thermodynamics, Engineering Mechanics, Manufacturing, Fluid Mechanics
- Electrical: Electrical Machines, Power Systems, Control Systems, Measurements
- Computer Science: Data Structures, DBMS, Operating Systems, Computer Networks
Expected Cutoff (Approximate)
| Category | Expected Cutoff |
|---|---|
| General | 70-75 |
| OBC | 65-70 |
| SC | 55-60 |
| ST | 50-55 |