DRDO CEPTAM 2027 Notification is yet to be released. DRDO CEPTAM 2027 is conducted once a year at the national level for candidates who want to build a career in the DRTC Cadre (Technical Staff) under the Defence Research & Development Organisation. The DRDO centre handles recruitment of Technical, Administrative & Allied category staff, oversees assessment, and facilitates training for this cadre. Centre for Personnel Talent Management (CEPTAM) recruits non-gazetted personnel across Technical, Administrative & Allied categories.
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CEPTAM 2027 Latest Update as on 09 November 2026 — official 2027 notification awaited
Checked on 09 November 2026
As of 09 November 2026, DRDO has not released an official CEPTAM 2027 notification yet; students should watch the DRDO CEPTAM notice board and Employment News for the next recruitment announcement.
Key highlights| Exam | CEPTAM 2027 |
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| Status | Official 2027 dates and notification for CEPTAM have not yet been announced by the official body (drdo.gov.in); this page is checked regularly and will be updated as soon as the 2027 notice is published. |
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| Next expected | Syllabus and selection stages are expected to follow the pattern of the previous CEPTAM recruitment, but this is not officially confirmed. |
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| Official website | drdo.gov.in |
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| Last verified | 09 November 2026 |
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CEPTAM 2027 remains awaited, and DRDO has not yet issued any official notification for the next cycle as of 09 November 2026. The official DRDO CEPTAM notice board shows the current active process under CEPTAM-11, which is at the Preliminary Document Scrutiny stage for STA-B posts, while the next major recruitment for Technician-A or STA-B has no scheduled exam date yet. Based on the previous-cycle pattern, the next announcement may first appear in Employment News and then on the DRDO website, but that timing is only expected, not confirmed. Students preparing for CEPTAM 2027 should continue revising the syllabus, monitor drdo.gov.in for updates, and wait for the official notice before relying on any dates or vacancy figures.
✓ Official- Official 2027 dates and notification for CEPTAM have not yet been announced by the official body (drdo.gov.in); this page is checked regularly and will be updated as soon as the 2027 notice is published.
- Latest available official information (2026 cycle), for reference: DRDO’s CEPTAM notice board is the official source for recruitment updates.
◷ Expected based on previous-year pattern — not official- Syllabus and selection stages are expected to follow the pattern of the previous CEPTAM recruitment, but this is not officially confirmed.
Major Changes This Year
No official CEPTAM 2027 change has been announced yet; the only confirmed current activity is the ongoing CEPTAM-11 process, while the next cycle remains awaited.
No major change has been officially announced yet for CEPTAM 2027. There is no confirmed update on exam pattern, syllabus, eligibility, marking scheme, or application timeline for the next cycle. The only verified information is that CEPTAM-11 is still progressing and that a separate apprentice advertisement for training year 2027 was issued in October 2026. Any likely changes in the next CEPTAM recruitment remain tentative until DRDO publishes the official notification.
Frequently Asked Questions
Has DRDO released the CEPTAM 2027 notification?
No. As of 09 November 2026, DRDO has not published an official CEPTAM 2027 notification.
What is the latest official status of CEPTAM 2027?
The next cycle is still awaited; the current verified recruitment activity is CEPTAM-11, which is in Preliminary Document Scrutiny for STA-B posts.
When will the CEPTAM 2027 exam date be announced?
There is no official exam date yet. The schedule will be known only after DRDO issues the next recruitment notice.
Where should students check for CEPTAM 2027 updates?
Check the DRDO CEPTAM notice board and Employment News, since the next notification is usually published there first.
Is the syllabus for CEPTAM 2027 available now?
No official CEPTAM 2027 syllabus has been released yet. Students should refer only to the final notification when it is published.
Are eligibility rules for CEPTAM 2027 confirmed?
No. Eligibility for the next cycle has not been officially announced, so students should wait for the recruitment notice.
What should aspirants do meanwhile for CEPTAM 2027?
Continue preparing using the previous-cycle pattern and keep checking official DRDO updates, but do not treat any unconfirmed date or vacancy claim as final.
The selection process consists of three phases. First, candidates appear for a Basic Computer-Based Test (CBT). Those who clear the CBT are called for document verification. Finally, all verified candidates face a skill test in which requisite skills for their applied posts are assessed. Read through this article to get a complete picture of the DRDO CEPTAM exam 2027.
DRDO CEPTAM 2027 Latest Update
DRDO CEPTAM 10 Admit Card 2022 for Tier I out at drdo.gov.in, download link here
- DRDO is yet to release the CEPTAM Admit Card 2027 for the Tier II examination for Technician posts.
- Candidates can download the admit card from the official DRDO website at drdo.gov.in once it is available.
- The Tier II examination date and time will be mentioned on the admit card.
- Only candidates who have qualified the Tier I examination are eligible to appear for the Tier II exam.
- The Tier-II (Trade Test) is qualifying in nature and tests the practical skills of candidates at ITI level in the relevant trade.
- The test is generally of about one to two hours duration.
- The 2027 call letter availability dates are expected to be announced by DRDO; candidates should monitor the official website regularly.
- Candidates who apply for the exam can download their admit cards by logging in with their registration number and date of birth.
- The Tier-I exam is conducted in online mode and consists of multiple-choice questions (MCQs) covering General Awareness, General Intelligence, Reasoning Ability, Numerical Ability, and the Concerned Subject.
- The exam recruits candidates for posts such as Stenographer, Administrative Assistant, Store Assistant, Security Assistant, Clerk, and others across various DRDO labs and centres throughout India.
- Candidates should check all details on their admit cards carefully and carry a valid photo ID proof along with the admit card to the exam centre on the day of the exam.
1000 Posts Notification
DRDO-CEPTAM is Defence Research and Development Organisation's Center for Personnel Talent Management and they are offering 1000 vacancies through their recruitment program. The online application process started on 7th November. The posts included in the 1000 vacancies include:
- Junior Translation Officer (JTO)
- Stenographer Grade-I (English Typing)
- 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), Security Assistant ‘A’
- Vehicle Operator ‘A’, Fire Engine Driver ‘A’ and Fireman
DRDO CEPTAM 2027 Exam Status
Candidates can check DRDO CEPTAM status from below:
| Particulars | Status |
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| DRDO CEPTAM Status (Tier 2) | |
| Exam | Expected to be announced by DRDO CEPTAM |
| Admit card available | Expected to be announced by DRDO CEPTAM |
DRDO CEPTAM 2027 Exam Dates
Candidates can find important dates and events related to DRDO CEPTAM in the given table below:
DRDO CEPTAM 2027 Schedule (Tentative)| DRDO CEPTAM Events | Expected Dates |
| CEPTAM-09/TECH-A | To be announced by DRDO |
| Crucial date of eligibility | To be announced by DRDO |
| Closing of submission of applications | To be announced by DRDO |
| Edit Facility in the online application | To be announced by DRDO |
| Release of Admit Card | To be announced by DRDO |
| Date of Examination | To be announced by DRDO |
| Release of admit card for re-exam | To be announced by DRDO |
| Date of re-exam for absentee candidates | To be announced by DRDO |
| Tier II Trade Test | To be announced by DRDO |
| Declaration of Result | To be announced by DRDO |
| CEPTAM-09/A&A | To be announced by DRDO |
| Availability of Online application form | To be announced by DRDO |
| Crucial date for eligibility | To be announced by DRDO |
| Last date for submission of online application | To be announced by DRDO |
| Availability of e-admit card | To be announced by DRDO |
| Date of Exam-Tier-1 (CBT) | To be announced by DRDO |
| Declaration of Tier-1 result | To be announced by DRDO |
Date of Exam-Tier-2 (Trade/Skill/Physical Fitness & Capability Test, [if applicable] | To be announced by DRDO |
| Declaration of Tier-2 result | To be announced by DRDO |
| Publication of final result & Rank list | To be announced by DRDO |
DRDO CEPTAM 2027 Application Form
The registration portal for the CEPTAM will open very soon. A candidate who has successfully applied for the exam or has registered themselves within the scheduled time can appear for the exam. View more details from the below-mentioned points for DRDO CEPTAM 2027 Application form:
- The application form is expected to be released in June on the official website, an applicant can check it.
- Once the user has generated their individual Registration ID and password, They would have able to fill in the other details of the application.
- Candidates will have to upload the scanned copy of the photograph in the prescribed format.
- Also will have to make the fee payment to complete the form.
DRDO CEPTAM 2027 Application Fee
Fee structure for the CEPTAM Exam conducted by the Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO) is different as per the category. see the details mentioned in the table.
DRDO CEPTAM 2027 Registration Fee Structure | Category | Fee |
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| For General Category Candidates | Rs.100/- |
| For SC/ST/OBC/PWD/ESM Candidates | No charges |
| For Women Candidate | No charges |
DRDO CEPTAM 2027 Eligibility Criteria
A candidate who has applied for the CEPTAM, this year must have gone through the eligibility. For those who have fulfilled the eligibility, only their application would be accepted. Check the DRDO CEPTAM 2027 Detailed Eligibility
- Nationality- A candidate must be an Indian citizen
- Age criteria- Appearing candidate must fall in the age category of 18 to 27
- Relaxation in terms of age is to be given to the candidate who falls in the category of SC/ST, OBC
- Candidates who are divorced Women, Widows, Disabled defense personnel, and a person having J&K domicile.
For post-CEPTAM -09/Admin & Allied:
Education Qualification — Candidates must hold the minimum educational qualification prescribed by DRDO to be eligible for Admin & Allied posts under DRDO CEPTAM recruitment. For all posts under the Admin & Allied (A&A) category, meeting the following qualification criteria is mandatory:
Essential Qualification Requirement (EQR)-
- For posts with codes 0301 to 0601- It is compulsory to qualify 10+2/12th or its equivalent from any recognised board or university.
- For remaining posts, it is required to qualify 10th standard/Class 10 which should be recognised by state/central government.
Other Essential Requirement (OER)-
- For posts with codes 0301 to 0502 & 0701, it is mandatory to have computer knowledge & maintain a good typing speed as per norms.
- For posts with codes 0601 & 1101, it is mandatory to maintain a good fitness level & one should be able to undertake duties accordingly.
- For post with code 0801, it is mandatory to have two years of experience in the cooking field in a Government/SemiGovernment/Autonomous Organisation.
- And for the remaining two posts 0901 & 1001, it is compulsory to have a valid driving licence, knowledge of motor mechanism & experience of driving for at least three years.
For post-CEPTAM -09/TECH-A:
Nationality: Candidates must be a citizen of India.
Age Limit: Candidate must be between 18 and 28 Years of age (relaxable for SC/ST/OBC/ESM/PWD/Widows/Divorced Women/Women Judicially separated from their husbands who are not remarried etc as per Govt. of India Rules).
Educations Requirements:
- Xth Class pass or equivalent from a recognized Board or Institute.
- Certificate from a recognized Industrial Training Institute or Certificate of minimum one-year duration from a recognized Institute if the Industrial Training Institutes do not award certificate or National Trade Certificate or National Apprenticeship in the required discipline.
Candidates must have acquired the EQR as on the crucial date of eligibility for the post they are applying. Those awaiting results of the final examination as on crucial date of eligibility for the prescribed qualification are not eligible and hence should not apply.
Please note that candidates possessing the higher qualification, viz., M.Sc. or B.Tech. or PhD degree etc. as on the crucial date of eligibility, shall not be considered for the recruitment.
DRDO CEPTAM 2027 Exam Pattern
This exam is also known as the Trade/Skill/Physical Fitness and Capability Test. Check the detailed DRDO CEPTAM Exam Pattern here.
- Tier two exam is compulsory and qualifying in nature
- Candidates of any postcodes have to qualify for this exam to qualify for CEPTAM.
DRDO CEPTAM 2027 Question Paper PatternThe medium of the Exam | English and Hindi |
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Types of Questions | Multiple types of questions (MCQs) |
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Total marks | 150 |
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Duration of Exam | 120 minutes |
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The exam will be conducted in a two-tier or section. See the below-mentioned table for more ideas about the exam.
Exam pattern details for Tier 1: CBT: For postcodes: 0301, 0401, 0501,
Subject | Number of Questions |
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Quantitative aptitude, General awareness, General awareness and science, Arathematic and Numerical ability, General intelligence and reasoning | 50 |
General English | 50 |
Hindi or English language (optional) | 50 |
Exam pattern for postcodes: 0601, 0701, 0801, 0901, 1001, 1101
Subject | Number of questions |
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Quantitative aptitude, General awareness and science, Arathematic and numerical ability, General intelligence and reasoning | 50 |
General English | 50 |
Questions related to job | 50 |
DRDO CEPTAM 2027 Admit Card
Defence Research and development organization [DRDO] will release the Admit card for CEPTAM Candidate who has successfully applied for the exam will be able to download the hall ticket from the official website-drdo.govt.in. Check the more details mentioned below;
- Admit card will be appeared on the Defense research and development organization (DRDO).
- Admit card is an important document and must be preserved carefully till all the examination process
- The candidate will not be allowed to sit in the exam hall in absence of their admit card
Admit card is one of the essential documents and the only source to download is the official website. The appearing candidate can follow the below-mentioned procedure to download it.
- Go to the official website of DRDO (drdo.govt.in)
- Search for the link or section of Admit card
- Click on the link given
- Once the hall ticket appears on the screen, check all the details carefully
- Download the document in PDF file, take 2or 3 number of printout for future references.
Imp note. If there is any mistake found in the hall ticket, must be reported to the exam authority immediately, so that further correction would be made and issued to the aspirant. Helpline numbers are also available for the candidate to put their queries.
CEPTAM Admit card contains important details related to the candidate and exam to be held. See the list of details mentioned below;
- Name of the candidate, Parents name, contact details, Registration number, Date of Birth, Gender
- Permanent address of the applicant, where they belong to
- Details about exam and venue description.
- Xerox image and signature of the applicant
- Important Instructions to be followed by the candidate during the exam
- Signature of the authority.
DRDO CEPTAM 2027 Result
Defence Research and development organization (DRDO) has released the
DRDO CEPTAM 2027 Results after the exam. The result can be obtained from the official website of DRDO. Check out the more details of the exam mentioned below;
- Report card for the CEPTAM Tier exam has been released on the official website, ‘drdo.govt.in’.
- The candidate’s login credentials would be required to access the scorecard
- DRDO has published the scores/rankings of the candidates appearing in the Tier-II (Trade Test) examination in descending order of ranking.
- The result of the CEPTAM-09 (TECH-A & Admin & Allied) consists of the details of the candidates that will be disclosed as per the choice of candidate.
DRDO CEPTAM 2027 Selection Process
The selection process will consist of Tier-I (CBT) and Tier-II (Trade Test). Check the pointers below for more details:
- The score of Tier-I (CBT) may be normalized as per requirement.
- The Tier-I examination is for provisional selection and Tier-II (Trade test) is qualifying in nature.
- Candidates will be called for Tier-I examination without any detailed scrutiny, therefore, their admission in examinations are only provisional.
- Candidates are advised to ensure meeting all eligibility criteria to avoid rejection in the future.
Resolution of Tie cases for Tier-I (CBT): In cases where more than one candidate secure the equal aggregate marks in Tier-I Examination, tie cases will be resolved by applying the following criteria, one after other, as applicable till the tie is resolved:
- Date of birth, older candidate placed higher in the merit list.
- Alphabetical order (English Order) in which the names of the candidates appear.
Preliminary Document Verification:
- The original certificates pertaining to EQR and other relevant documents will be examined at the time of document verification.
- Preliminary document verification will be held along with Tier-II (Trade Test).
- Provisionally shortlisted candidates for Tier-II (Trade test) need to produce all the relevant certificates in original at the time of preliminary document verification, failing which the candidature of such candidates will be cancelled.
- Candidates may be asked at any stage of the recruitment process to produce original documents/certificates for the verification of its authenticity by the forensic expert/issuing authority.
Note: Here one must note that for Admin & Allied post’s Tier-II Exam, it also includes Skill/Physical Fitness & Capability Test (whichever is applicable).
DRDO CEPTAM-09 Vacancy Details
Vacancy Details for CEPTAM-09/Admin & Allied (A&A) are:
- Pay Scale: Appointed candidates will get salary on monthly basis as per Payscale of level 2 (Rs 19900-63200) for all postcodes except Stenographer Grade-II i.e. Pay at level 4 (Rs 25500-81100) as per 7th CPC Pay matrix and other benefits as per Govt. of India rules & regulations.
- Age Limit: All the aspirants of DRDO CEPTAM-09 A&A recruitment must be in between 18 to 27 years of age, which is relaxable for SC/ST/OBC/ESM/PWD/WIidows/Divorced Women/Women Judicially separated from their husbands & who are not remarried etc. as per Govt. of India rules & norms.
- Codes of posting stations: Below given is the stations & its codes, where the shortlisted candidates will get their posting.
DRDO CEPTAM 2027 Highlights
| Examination Name | DRDO CEPTAM 2027 |
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| Conducted By | Centre for Personnel Talent Management (CEPTAM) of Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO). |
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| Level of exam | National level |
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| Name of Posts | Multi-Tasking Staff, Technician -‘A’- Tech A, Senior Technical Assistant ‘B’ (STAB) and Admin and Allied Cadre (A&A) |
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| Stages of Selection | Tier 1 and Tier 2 |
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| Purpose of Exam | The DRDO centre is responsible for the recruitment of Technical, Administrative & Allied category staff, assessment and facilitates training for this cadre. |
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| CEPTAM Official website | https://www.drdo.gov.in/ |
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| Application Link | Releasing Soon |
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| Exam frequency | Once a year |
| Mode of application | Online |
| Number of vacancies | To be announced by DRDO |
| Application fees | To be announced by DRDO |
| Online application start date | To be announced by DRDO |
Center of Personnel Talent Management (CEPTAM)
CEPTAM is a corporate body of Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) established for processing the recruitment of talented personnel from across the country. This corporate body has a separate Chairmen and independent director as its Administrative Head. CEPTAM has its core activities of the Recruitment of Technical, Administrative & Allied category of non-gazetted personnel, Assessment of DRTC Officers & Staff, and facilitates Training for development of these cadres as per Training Policy of DRDO.
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