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Drdo Ceptam Frequentlyaskedquestions
Drdo Ceptam Frequentlyaskedquestions
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Read the Instructions given in the advertisement carefully, determine your eligibility
and follow three steps as given to apply:
Step-I: Register yourself through SMS and Get registration number which is required
while filling the application form. (Note: Register for each post code separately if you
are applying for more than one post code and get registration for each post code.)
-I:
(SMS)
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Step-II [For the Post of STA-B]: Apply Online, take a printout of filled online
application form and send it along with photograph and other documents, by Ordinary
Post (NOT through courier, registered post or speed post).
-II [STA-B
]:
Step-II [For Other Posts]: Apply either online or on Prescribed Performa (i.e.
Application Form), as given in the advertisement, along with photograph and other
documents, by Ordinary Post (NOT through courier, registered post or speed post).
-II [
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]:
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Step-III: Make payment along with application through IPO or online if you are
applying online.
-III:
Q-5. How do I register myself for DRDO Entry Test through SMS?
A.
(SMS)
All interested candidates who wish to apply for DRDO Entry Test, are compulsorily
required to register themselves on mobile no. 56677 of CEPTAM by sending a SMS
in this format CEPTAM <space>First choice of Exam City Code<space> Post
Code<space> Date of Birth as ddmmyy<space>NAME (Leaving a space between
first, middle and last name)
Example: CEPTAM 15 0112 231283 Rupesh Kumar Goyal
[Where City Code=15, Postcode=0112, DOB=231283 and Name= Rupesh Kumar
Goyal]
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After sending the SMS, candidate will receive an auto-generated response message
with Registration Number based on exam city code, post code. [Like CEPTAM Reg.
No. 150112000082 for rupesh kumar goyal DOB 231283 Post Code 0112
(Electronics & Instrumentation) for the data entered in the above example].
Candidate will mention this registration number in his application form. Candidates
are advised to complete this process correctly, as he will be responsible for any
wrong particulars which may leads to rejection of his/her application.
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56677
= 0112,
(SMS)
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= 231283
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YES. Without registration number application will not be accepted. It is FIRST STEP
for Applying for any post. (Note: Register for each post code separately if you are
applying for more than one post code and get registration for each post code.)
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)
Q-7. Is it sufficient to register through SMS only, for writing DRDO Entry Test?
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A.
No, after registration it is mendatory to apply for registered post either online or as per
application format for the post, (for the post of STA-B it is also mandatory to apply
online). All applicants will send their online printed application forms (for STA-B) or
Application in required format along with documents as required to Director, CEPTAM
before/or on closing date by ordinary post (Not by courier, registered post or speed
post)
STA-B
SMS
Q-8. I am applying for more than one Post. Is it necessary to register for each post?
?
A.
YES; It is essential to register for each post code you are applying for and get
registration number for each post code?
,
Q-9. I have submitted my application on prescribed format but could not register myself
through SMS. Whether my application will be considered?
A.
NO; Applications received without registration number are liable to be rejected. Prior
registration is mandatory for all posts, candidates applying for.
;
CEPTAM, Delhi, payable at Delhi. Separate fee shall be paid by the candidates
applying for each post code. Indian Postal Order must have been issued after the
date of publication of advertisement and should not be later than the closing date.
;
(IPO)
, . 50/-
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A.
No; Candidates applying for more than one post should send their application,
complete in all respect, in separate envelope.
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Q-13. What is the cut-off date for determining the qualification, age and other criteria?
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A.
Closing Date of receipt of application is fixed as the Cut-off Date for determining the
Qualification, Age and other Criteria.
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A.
No; you are not eligible to apply. Candidates fulfilling the eligibility condition on the
closing date can only apply. Candidates appearing/appeared in the examination and
if their result is not declared by the closing date will NOT be considered and
candidature of such candidates can be rejected at any stage (as and when it is
noticed).
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Q-15. What are the age limits and age relaxations for examinations conducted by
CEPTAM?
A.
The the upper age limit and age concessions are as per Government Rules.
However, the age limits are different for different posts and are to be confirmed from
the Notice/ Advertisement published in the Employment News. Generally, the age
limits for STA-B and Technician-A are 18-28 years and for Admin and Allied category
of posts are 18 to 27 years, except for Assistant Hindi where age limit is between 18
to 30 years as on the Cut-off date.
18-28
-B
18 30
-A
18 27
Q-16. I do not have my degree/ diploma subject exactly as required in advertisement, but it
is equivalent to that subject/ trade, can I apply for that post?
/
,
A.
No; the educational and other qualifications are indicated in advertisement; your
Degree/Diploma/ITI Certificate must bear the same subject as required for the post.
Also, Candidates must have read the required subject at least for 2 years in the
course of graduation programme (where essential qualification is graduation).
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),
Q-17. Say, I am pursuing BE /B. Tech /M.Sc. or say, PhD. Am I eligible to apply for STA-B
or Tech A?
B.Tech/BE/M.Sc.
A.
Ph.D
STA-B
Tech-'A'
BE/B.Tech/M.Sc./PhD,
Tech-'A'
, (
, STA-'B'
Q-18. I have higher qualification than required for Senior Technical Assistant-B (STA-B) or
Tecnician-'A', am I eligible to apply?
A.
NO; candidates possessing higher qualification viz. M.Sc., Ph.D or M.Tech, B.Tech,
B.E. degree etc as on cut-off date, shall NOT be considered for the recruitment to the
posts of either Senior Technical Assistant B or Technician A.
;
-'A' (Tech-A)
Q-19. I have done two years diploma course, which is equivalent to three years, can I apply
for the post?
A.
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the examination or being called for documents verification will not be considered as a
ground for his being eligible for the post(s) applied for.
,
A.
Not always. CEPTAM does not undertake any scrutiny of the applications before the
examination and all applicants (except those applicants whose applications are
summarily rejected), are allowed to appear in the examination and their eligibility is
verified only after the examination. Merely because a candidate has been allowed to
appear in the examination (posts for which examination is conducted) or being called
for documents verification will not be considered as a ground for his being eligible for
the post(s) applied for.
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Q-21. Is there any preference in DRDO for selection for Defence personnel or their ward?
A.
No, there is no such preference for Defence personnel or their ward. However, posts
are reserved for Ex-service man as per roster.
,
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A.
Admit cards are likely to be available on this website 15 days before the examination.
The Link for admit card will be activated as soon as admit cards are uploaded.
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Q-23. I have not received my Admit Card (hall ticket) for examination. So what should I do?
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A.
Admit cards are made available on this website. You may download the same. Link
will be active about 15 days before the examination.
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Check the details you are entering to retrieve your Admit Card, You may not be able
to retrieve if details entered are not exactly same as given in your application form. It
can also happen if your application is received Late or without SMS Registration
Number or Without IPO or Without Photograph etc. Contact CEPTAM (Help Line).
A.
Q-27. My subject code in admit card (hall Ticket) is not same as I applied in my application?
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?
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A.
Fax the first page of your application form to CEPTAM with discrepancy. (Fax No.
011-23810276)
011-23810276)
) ,
Fax the first page of your application form to CEPTAM with discrepancy. (Fax No.
011-23810276)
011-23810276)
) ,
Fax the first page of your application form to CEPTAM with discrepancy.
011-23810276)
A.
Examination Cities and their codes are given in the following table:
01 Agra
06 Chandigarh
:
11 Guwahati
16 Kanpur
21 - Port Blair
02 Ahmedabad
07 Chennai
03 Bengaluru
12 Hyderabad
08 Dehradun
13 Imphal
17 Kochi
22 Pune
18 Kolkata
23 Raipur
04 Bhopal
09 - Delhi NCR
14 Jammu
19 Nagpur
24 Ranchi
05 Bhubaneswar
10 Gorakhpur
15 Jodhpur
20 Patna
25 Visakhapatnam
New centre can also be added depending upon the number of applications. The
CEPTAM may at its discretion can hold re-examination as and when necessary. The
CEPTAM reserves the right to cancel the exam held at any centre and ask the
candidates of that centre to appear at another centre. The CEPTAM also reserves
the right to divert candidate of any centre to some other centre to take examination.
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Q-31. What to do when date of Interview clashes with another exam or interview?
A.
No change is ordinarily permissible. However, if the interviews are being held at the
specified venue for more than one day for the same subject/trade, the request may
be considered if made at least ten days in advance with supporting documents.
Q-32.
A.
The process of selection usually includes any one or more of the following: Written
Examinations, Trade/Skill Tests, Professional Practise Tests, Proficiency Tests,
Physical Endurance Test/ Medical Test and Personal Interviews etc. as and where
necessary. It is mandatory to pass all examination process and tests independently.
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/
Q-33.
A.
First, candidates will be called for written examination without any scrutiny.
However, the original certificates pertaining to essential qualification and other
relevant documents will be examined/ verified completely before/ and at the time of
document verification/ trade/ skill test and interview. Possible eligible candidates
(those who will get minimum pass marks in written examination and will fulfiling
eligibility criteria on the basis of documents submitted by them) will be called for
document verification/Trade/Skill Tests, Professional Practise Tests, Proficiency
Tests, Physical Endurance Test/ Medical Test and Personal Interviews, based upon
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their ranking in written examination in a ratio of 1:6 (one vacancy against six
shortlisted candidates) for all posts and in a ratio of 1:8 where skill/ trade test is
mandatory provided as a qualifying condition they secure the minimum qualifying
marks in written examination (which is 40% for general category and 35% for SC/
ST candidates this year). The last candidate securing equal marks in the bracket
will also be included. Candidates meeting eligibility criteria [Qualification, Age,
Category, Experience (wherever applicable) during document verification process
will be allowed for trade/ skill test (wherever applicable) and interview.
However, the CEPTAM at its discretion, can design the structure of the selection
process, and use critical data such as Educational Qualifications, Work Experience,
Examination Marks, as criteria to determine eligibility or may take recourse to
preliminary screening of the candidates. The CEPTAM shall also conduct specific
Practical Tests, Health Tests, Oral Tests, as and when deemed necessary.
Minimum qualifying marks for each process of selection i.e. written examination,
trade/skill test, physical endurance test and interview for preparing merit list, will be
fixed by CEPTAM. However, weighage 85% for written and 15% for 'Interview' is
fixed.
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1:8
40% SC / ST
),
35% )
, 1:6 (
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Q-34.
(85%
15%
A.
Details of interview/trade tests venues for different post codes will be made
available on this website.
Q-35.
A.
Final recommendation of the candidates for the post are made on the basis of merit
obtained through percentage and weightage of marks obtained in written
examination and interview (85% for written examination and 15% for interview).
Further, subjected to conditions:
(85%
1.
15%
Test/
Physical
Candidate
has
passed
the
Trade
Test/
Skill
Candidate has secured minimum pass marks (5% less for SC/ST
candidates) in interview, i.e. he has cleared (Pass) the interview
for SC/ST)
3.
5%
(EQR)
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4.
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5.
'A'
M.Sc/BE/B.Tech
Q-36.
What to do when my name and reference number are given in the results but the
category shown is not correct?
(categoty)
A.
Such candidates are expected to inform the CEPTAM immediately for redetermining their results in the actual category.
Q-37.
How long does it take to nominate candidates after declaration of the final results of
an Examination?
?
A
Thereafter, the
candidates are
nominated
to the
respective
,
15-20
30-40
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Q-38.
I have EQR for more than one post code. May I apply for two or more post codes?
A.
(EQR)
The examination of all post codes are conducted in the same day and in two shifts
all over the country. The written examination of STA B and Technician A shall be
conducted in different shifts. The examination for Admin Assistants A and Store
Assistants A shall also be in separate shifts but it shall be time-clubbed either with
shift for STA B or Technician A. Therefore, candidates applying for more than one
post should send their application, complete in all respect, in separate envelope and
as per examination scheme. It is also essential to register for each post code you
are applying for and get registration number for each post code.
,
(
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A.
-'A'
-'A'
Q-39.
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Q-40.
A.
For the post of Security Assistant A, Fireman, Fire Engine Driver and Drivers
where physical fitness is necessary for discharge of the duties, it is mandatory to
pass the prescribed Physical Endurance, Physical Measurements & Medical tests
(wherever applicable) as per DRDO norms. PET includes events like 1600 meter
race in 7 minutes time, rope climbing using hands 12 feet vertical climbing & 20
sit-ups etc. For female candidates, standards shall be relaxed as per DRDO norms.
DRDO reserves the right to give all or a few of the above events to ascertain the
endurance of the candidates. Candidates undergoing PET test will do so at their
own risk.
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20
1600
(pass)
(push-ups)
A.
Q-41.
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For the post of Security Assistant A, Fireman, Fire Engine Driver and Drivers
where physical fitness is necessary for discharge of the duties, it is mandatory to
pass the prescribed Physical Endurance & Medical tests (wherever applicable) as
per DRDO norms.
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,
(pass)
(i) Minimum height 165 cm without shoes (relaxation in height is admissible for
candidates belonging to hilly areas and tribal areas as per Govt. rules) (ii) Chest
should be well proportioned and 82 cm without expansion with minimum 5 cm
expansion (iii) Weight should be minimum 50 Kg (iv) Hearing normal without aids
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(v) Vision vision must be 6/6 without aid. Each eye must have full field of vision
and the candidate must be free from Night & Colour blindness.
(i)
(iv)
6/6
Q-42.
82
-
165
) (ii)
(iii)
(v)
50
A.
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/,
Q-43.
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' (
A.
, Lahaul Spiti
Pangi
,
,
?
Online application will be accepted up to the closing date. However, hard copy
applications of candidates residing in Assam, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh,
Mizoram, Manipur, Nagaland, Tripura, Sikkim, Jammu and Kashmir, Lahaul and
Spiti District and Pangi Sub Division of Chamba District of Himachal Pradesh,
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Andaman & Nicobar Island and Lakshadweep shall be accepted by post within one
week after the closing date.
,
Pangi
Q-44.
, ,
, Lahaul Spiti
A.
Q-45.
(EQR)
A.
NO, only your text books and course material is sufficient. In addition to this you
may prepare for general awareness, general intelligence, reasoning ability,
numerical & arithematic ability, general science and language etc. We do not
recommend any specific guide available in the market for this purpose. BEWARE of
Guides sold in the market with different title using words like CEPTAM, DRDO
ENTY TEST etc. They are not our publications.
Q-46.
A.
All questions will be multiple choice type with four alternative options. The written
examination will be OMR based and of two hours duration, consisting of 150
objectives type multiple answer choice questions as given in advertisement. OMR
sheet will be used as answer book.
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150
Q-48.
"
A.
(OMR Sheet)
Q-47.
I have license of Two /Three wheelers and LMV. Am I eligible for applying for the
posts of Civilian Driver A & Fire Engine Driver?
' ' /
A.
(LMV)
NO, for the posts of Civilian Driver A & Fire Engine Driver, a valid Driving license
for Two /Three wheelers and light and heavy vehicles are required. For the post of
Civilian Driver A, one year experience of driving heavy vehicle is also required
after acquiring the license.
,
' ' /
(LMV)
' '
Q-49.
What are the typing speed/short hand speed requirement for the posts of Admin
Asstt./ Store Asstt./ Personal Asstt etc.?
speed
A.
/short hand
Details of these are given in Important Instruction Section on our Notice Board.
Q-50.
Last time in CEPTAM-05 Examination I got higher marks than cut-off marks, but I
was not called for interview?
-05
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A.
This could be due to many reasons, your EQR as given in the advertisement may
be not be matching as required, or due to age, category, experience is not as
required. Some other reason could be:
You may not be having three year diploma where diploma in subject/trade is
post. (Must bear the same subject as required. Also, Candidates must have
read the required subject at least for 2 years in the course of graduation
programme where essential qualification is graduation).
You may be possessing higher qualification viz. M.Sc., Ph.D or M.Tech,
-'A' (Tech-A)
A.
),
Q-51.
EQR
Q-52.
A.
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