DRDO CEPTAM 2027 Result: Rank, Merit List, How to Check, Cut Off Marks

DRDO CEPTAM Result 2027 Important Dates

Candidates can check the important dates from the tables given below:

How to Check DRDO CEPTAM 2027 Result?

After the publication of the DRDO CEPTAM Answer Key, the result of the examination will release. The answer keys can be considered as a blueprint of the CEPTAM TECH-A result which comes in utilization just to estimate the rough score of the examination. Applicants may utilize the following steps to download the result of DRDO CEPTAM TECH-A & A&A.

• Visit the official website.
• Look for the link reflecting as “DRDO CEPTAM Result” on the website.
• Click on the link to open it.
• Enter necessary asked details which are provided at CEPTAM admit card to log in and open the result page to download result.
• Download the score of the examination and take a print out of it for future reference.

Information on DRDO CEPTAM 2027 Score/Rank card

Accordingly, the following details of the candidates will be made available on the website:

1. Name
2. Father’s Name
3. Date of Birth
4. Category & Subcategory
5. Gender
6. Educational Qualifications
7. Total marks obtained in the qualifying examination
8. Rank in merit
9. Correspondence Adress
10. E-mail

However, at the time of filling up of the CEPTAM-09 application form, the candidate will have the option to opt out of disclosing the above details.

DRDO CEPTAM Result 2026-27: Preparation of Merit List

• The provisional selection is done based on the merit obtained in the Tier 1 exam depending on the post/category/sub-category
• Candidates qualifying the Tier 1 are called to appear for the Tier 2
• SC, ST, OBC, EWS, ESM, MSP and PWD candidates who are selected based on their own merit without relaxation will be considered against the reserved category
• The reserved vacancies will be filled up separately from amongst the eligible SC, ST, OBC, EWS, ESM, MSP and PWD candidates
• Candidates will be shortlisted in Tier 1 exam in the ratio 1:12 (number of vacancies: number of shortlisted candidates)
• It is mandatory for candidates to qualify the Tier 2 exam

Normalisation of scores

The scores of Tier 1 exam are normalised through equi-percentile method. The examination authority follows the normalisation procedure wherein the exam is held in multiple shifts or sessions. It is done to adjust the difficulty level of question papers across sessions. DRDO CEPTAM result is declared based on the normalised marks.

DRDO CEPTAM Result 2026-27: Minimum qualifying marks

DRDO has prescribed minimum qualifying marks for the Tier 1 exam. To qualify the exam, candidates are required to secure the qualifying marks as per their category. The minimum qualifying marks for Tier 1 are 40% for UR/OBC/EWS and 35% for SC/ST candidates.

DRDO CEPTAM 2027 Selection Process

The selection process will consist of Tier-I (CBT) and Tier-II (Trade Test). 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.

• Date of birth, older candidate placed higher in the merit list.
• Alphabetical order (English Order) in which the names of the candidates appear.

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.

Expected for 2027 — not yet officially announced. Based on the current cycle; this section is updated automatically when the official 2027 notification is published.

DRDO CEPTAM Cut-Off & Result: Key Things to Know

No official 2027 notification has been published yet. Based on the current cycle, here is what candidates can anticipate:

• Minimum qualifying marks (cut-off floor): Candidates must score at least 40% in Tier-I for UR/OBC/EWS categories and at least 35% for SC/ST categories. The final cut-off for shortlisting is determined after normalisation and will likely be higher than these floors depending on competition.
• Score normalisation: Tier-I scores are normalised using the equi-percentile method when the exam is held across multiple shifts, so the cut-off is based on normalised marks, not raw marks.
• Shortlisting ratio: Candidates are shortlisted for Tier-II in a 1:12 ratio (vacancies to shortlisted candidates), which directly influences how competitive the effective cut-off will be.
• How to check results: Visit the official DRDO website, click the 'DRDO CEPTAM Result' link, and log in using your post applied for, application number, date of birth, and captcha code.
• What exact 2027 cut-off marks, dates, and vacancy numbers will be can only be confirmed from the official 2027 notification once published.