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DRDO Technician Exam 2024-2025

The Exam Date & Admit Card of DRDO Technician A Recruitment Exam 2024-25 was out on 23rd December 2024. The Tier I Exam is scheduled to be held from 6th to 11th January 2024. The Defense Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) is one of the most important organizations which recruits eligible and deserving applicants mostly every year. The applicants were given a bracket from 3rd September 2024 to 25th September 2024 to apply for the DRDO Technician A Recruitment 2024.

       The DRDO selection process is divided into two: Phase-I and Phase-II.

       The age limit for DRDO Technician A is 18-28 years.

       A total of 826 vacancies are released by the DRDO for the post of Technician A.

       The authorities release the admit card and the direct link to download is given in the article below. The exam is scheduled to be held from 6th to 11th January 2024.

       The applicants will be evaluated based on marks scored in the Phase-I of the recruitment as the trade test will be qualifying in nature.

       The candidates who will be finally selected will be entitled to receive the pay scale of Rs 19,900 to Rs 63,200.

Aspirants must check out the complete article for more details on DRDO Technician A Recruitment 2024.

DRDO Technician Recruitment Exam Overview 2024

Name of Organization

Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO)

Post Name

Technician ‘A’

Total Vacancy

826

Notification Release Date

To be Announced

Start Date to Apply

To be Announced

Last Date to Apply

To be Announced

Admit Card Release Date

To be Announced

Exam Date

To be Announced

Result Date

To be Announced

Mode of Exam

Online

Qualification

       10th Pass Government Jobs For Female

       10th Pass Government Jobs

       ITI Government Jobs

The CBT Tier I DRDO exam 2024 date and admit card is released, tentatively to be held from 6th to 11th January 2024. Aspirants can check out the direct link to check the exam date and download the admit card.

DRDO Technician A Vacancy 2024-25

There are a total of 826 vacancies needed to be filled in this year's DRDO Technician ‘A’ Recruitment cycle. There are reserved seats for some categories as well applying to which needs necessary documents. Candidates must go through the detailed information regarding the vacancies listed below:

UR

EWS

SC

ST

OBC

Total

ESM

MSP

Person with Disability (PwD)

389

79

99

66

193

826

47

12

34

 

 

 

DRDO Technician A Apply Online 2024

Aspirants applied for the DRDO Technician A Recruitment 2024 -2025 Exam through online mode only by following these steps:

Direct Link to Apply for DRDO Technician A Recruitment 2024-25

     Step 1: Go to the link given above or apply through DRDO’s Official Website.

     Step 2: Enter the asked details and submit the documents as per asked format. If you are facing any trouble while uploading a photo/signature/thumb impression, use the photo resizing tool.

   Step 3: Pay the fees online using a Debit Card/Credit Card/Internet Banking/Cash Cards/Wallets or any other online payment options.

       Step 4: Just make sure you use a valid email ID, which you have to keep active until the final declaration of DRDO Technician ‘A’ Results 2024.

       Step 5: For future reference, print your application form. 

DRDO Technician Application Fee 2024-25

All applicants paid the fees after successfully filling the application form and uploading the documents using online methods like net banking, online wallets, or card. The application fee as per the category of applicants is tabulated below.

Category

Total

SC/ST/PWD/ESM & Female Candidates

00

All Other Categories

100/-

DRDO Technician ‘A’ Selection Process 2024-25

There are 2 stages in the selection procedure for DRDO Technician ‘A’ Recruitment 2024 as mentioned below:

       Phase I - Computer Based Test: the first stage of the selection process conducted by the DRDO which is a written examination of 120 marks. It is an objective-based examination conducted for 90 minutes with no negative marking.

       Phase II - Trade Test: After successful completion of the first stage examination, candidates will have to attempt a Trade Test which will be specific to the post applied. This examination will be qualifying in nature.

DRDO Technician ‘A’ Eligibility Criteria 2024 (As on 23rd September 2024)

The required eligibility criteria for Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) Recruitment 2024 are as follows:

Nationality

The candidate must be a citizen of India

Age Limit

       Minimum Age - 18 years

       Maximum Age - 28 years

Age Relaxation

Upper age limit relaxation has been provided to the following categories:

1.      SC/ST

2.      OBC

3.      PWD

4.      Widows, Divorced Women & Women judicially separated from their husbands who are not remarried.

5.      Employees of Central Government & departmental candidates i.e employees of DRDO.

6.      Persons domiciled in J&K state during the period from 01-01-1980 to 31-12-1989.

Aspirants need to upload copies of educational certificates, caste certificates, PwD certificates, etc. at the time of submission of the online application.

Educational Qualification

As per the notification,

       Candidates need to be a 10th pass or equivalent and ITI (Trade specific) from any Recognized Institute or University as the Educational Qualification. OR

       Certificate from a recognised Industrial Training Institute in the required discipline; OR

       Certificate of minimum one-year duration from a recognised Institution in the required discipline if the Industrial Training Institutes do not award Certificate in that discipline OR

       National Trade Certificate in the required discipline; OR

       National Apprenticeship Certificate in the required discipline. Candidates can also check the post-wise qualification details below:

DRDO Technician A Eligibility Criteria 2024: Educational Qualification

Post Code

Trade/Discipline

Essential Qualification Requirements (EQR)

0201

Automobile

(i) Xth Class Or equivalent and

(ii) Certificate from ITI in Automobile Trade.

0202

Book Binder

(i) Xth Class Or equivalent and

(ii) Certificate from ITI in Book Binder or Offset Machine Operator cum Book Binder Trade.

0203

Carpenter

(i) Xth Class Or equivalent and

(ii) Certificate from ITI in Carpenter Trade.

0204

CNC Operator

(i) Xth Class Or equivalent and

(ii) Certificate from ITI in CNC Operator Trade.

0205

COPA

(i) Xth Class Or equivalent and

(ii) Certificate from ITI in Computer Operator & Programming Assistant (COPA) Trade.

0206

Draughtsman (Mechanical)

(i) Xth Class Or equivalent and

(ii) Certificate from ITI in Draughtsman (Mechanical) Trade.

0207

DTP Operator

(i) Xth Class Or equivalent and

(ii) Certificate from ITI in Desktop Publishing Operator Trade.

0208

Electrician

(i) Xth Class Or equivalent and

(ii) Certificate from ITI in Electrician/Wireman/Electrical Fitter Trade.

0209

Electronics

(i) Xth Class Or equivalent and

(ii) Certificate from ITI in Electronics/Electronic Mechanic

/Radio & TV. Mechanic/Radar Mechanic/IT & Electronic System Maintenance/Maintenance of Industrial Electronics Trade.

0210

Fitter

(i) Xth Class Or equivalent and

(ii) Certificate from ITI in Fitter/Bench Fitter Trade.

0211

Grinder

(i) Xth Class Or equivalent and

(ii) Certificate from ITI in Grinder/Machinist Grinder Trade.

0212

Machinist

(i) Xth Class Or equivalent and

(ii) Certificate from ITI in Machinist Trade.

0213

Mechanic (Diesel)

(i) Xth Class Or equivalent and

(ii) Certificate from ITI in Mechanic (Diesel) Trade.

0214

Mill Wright Mechanic

(i) Xth Class Or equivalent and

(ii) Certificate from ITI in Mill Wright Mechanic Trade.

0215

Motor Mechanic

(i) Xth Class Or equivalent and

(ii) Certificate from ITI in Motor Mechanic Trade.

0216

Painter

(i) Xth Class Or equivalent and

(ii) Certificate from ITI in Painter Trade.

0217

Photographer

(i) Xth Class Or equivalent and

(ii) Certificate from ITI in Photographer/Digital Photographer Trade.

0218

Refrigeration & Air Conditioning

(i) Xth Class Or equivalent and

(ii) Certificate from ITI in Refrigeration & AC Mechanic/Technician Trade.

0219

Sheet Metal Worker

(i) Xth Class Or equivalent and

(ii) Certificate from ITI in Sheet Metal Worker Trade.

0220

Turner

(i) Xth Class Or equivalent and

(ii) Certificate from ITI in Turner Trade.

0221

Welder

(i) Xth Class Or equivalent and

(ii) Certificate from ITI in Welder Trade.

DRDO Technician ‘A’ Syllabus 2024

The aspirants must go through the DRDO Technician A Recruitment syllabus as provided below.

DRDO Technician Quantitative Ability/Aptitude Syllabus

       Simplification

       Number Series

       Mixture and allegation

       Data interpretation

       Approximation

       Data Sufficiency

       Speed, distance, and time

       Mathematical Inequality

       Quadratic Equation

       Time and work

       Average

       Simple and compound interest

       Profit and loss

DRDO Technician A General Awareness Syllabus

       National/International Affair

       Sports News

       Important Days

       Awards and Honours

       Appointments/Resignations

       Books and Author

       Sports News

       Important Days

       International/National Affairs

       Awards and Honours

       Books and Authors

       Science and Defence

DRDO Technician A General Intelligence & Reasoning Ability Syllabus

       Puzzles & Seating Arrangement

       Input-Output

       Alphanumeric Series

       Syllogism

       Coding-Decoding

       Blood Relations

       Data Sufficiency

       Inequality

       Verbal Reasoning

       Order and Ranking

       Direction Sense

DRDO Technician A General Science Syllabus

       Nature of matter

       Force and gravitation

       Newton’s laws of motion

       Work, energy, and power

       Measurements in science

       Sound and wave motion

       Atomic structure

       Heat and temperature

       Metals and non-metals

       Carbon and its compounds

       Universe (Planets/ Satellite, Sun, Earth)

       Electricity and its Applications

DRDO Technician A English Language Syllabus

       Error Spotting

       Theme based questions

       Reading comprehension

       Odd one out

       Sentence Connectors

       Fillers

       Sentence Improvement

       Sentence rearrangement

       Para jumbles

       Cloze Test

DRDO Technician ‘A’ Exam Pattern 2024

The selection procedure is a 2-tier process which applicants have to go through. It is important for aspirants to be thorough with the DRDO Technician ‘A’ exam pattern as they can prepare as per the section and score better.

Phase I - Computer Based Test

The DRDO Technician Preliminary exam 2024 is an online objective test and is bilingual (available in both English and Hindi) except for the English section. There Prelims exam for DRDO CEPTAM Recruitment consists of the following sections -

Section

Subject

No. of Qs

Marks

Time

PART - A

English Language, General Science, General Intelligence & Reasoning Ability, General Awareness, Quantitative Ability/Aptitude.

40

120

90 mins

PART - B

Specific to Trade/ Discipline of Post-Code

80

TOTAL

120

120

90 Minutes

The candidates are shortlisted in the ratio of 1:8 for Phase-II, which means about 8 times the number of vacancies in each category according to their performance in Phase I.

Phase I: There are minimum qualifying marks in the Computer-based Test (CBT) for each category. Those scoring equivalent to or more than the prescribed marks can appear for the further rounds.

Category

Minimum Qualifying Marks for C.B.T.

General/OBC

40%

SC/ST

35%

Phase II - Trade Test

Section

Section Range

Time

PART - A

Specific to Trade/ Discipline of Post-Code

60-120 Minutes

TOTAL

60-120 Minutes

The Trade test is of ITI level in the related trade which tests the practical skills of the candidates. Aspirants need to qualify for the Trade Test for final selection.

DRDO Technician ‘A’ Exam Dates 2024

The important dates include Online Application Start and End Date. Also, check the Exam Date for the CBT Exam.

Exam Events

Dates

Start of Online Process

To be Announced

Last date of Online Process

To be Announced

Computer Based Test (Phase I)

To be Announced

Trade Test (Phase II)

To be Announced

Result Date

To be Announced

DRDO Technician ‘A’ Admit Card 2024

Admit card is an important document which must be downloaded by candidates  within the time period by following the steps mentioned below:

       Step1: Click on the link given above or go to DRDO official website.

       Step2: Log in with your Registration Number/Roll Number and Password/Date of Birth.

       Step3: Download the admit card and don’t forget to attach the same photograph attached while registering for the DRDO Recruitment.

       Step4: Print and save for future reference.

DRDO Salary 2024

Recruited candidates are eligible to receive great benefits with the salary, which will be paid in accordance with the 7th CPC Pay Matrix.

They will also receive City Compensatory Allowance and other allowances as per rules in force from time to time.

The candidates will be entitled to receive a salary of Rs 19900 to Rs 63200 as per 7th CPC.

DRDO Cut-off 2024

The competition rate for DRDO Technicians is very high and very few candidates can qualify the exam. We have provided the DRDO Cut-off of previous year below for the understanding of the applicants:

DRDO Technician A Cut-Off Marks 2015 (CBT)

DRDO Technician ‘A’ Post

Category wise Cut-off Marks

UR

ST

SC

OBC

Tech-A (Book Binder)

62

Tech-A (Carpenter)

83

73

Tech-A (Chemical Plant Operator)

76

52

Tech-A (COPA)

77

72

64

74

Tech-A (Cutting & Tailoring)

86

Tech-A (Draughtsman (Mechanical))

88

62

Tech-A (DTP Operator)

58

58

58

Tech-A (Electrician)

93

80

85

90

Tech-A (Electronics)

76

69

66

72

Tech-A (Electroplator)

57

Tech-A (Fitter)

110

104

96

108

Tech-A (FRP Processor)

64

68

Tech-A (Machinist)

107

93

82

97

Tech-A (Mechanic (Diesel))

108

105

Tech-A (Medical Lab Technology)

78

74

68

Tech-A (Motor Mechanic)

94

Tech-A (Photographer)

61

Tech-A (Sheet Metal Worker)

71

67

Tech-A (Turner)

88

76

74

80

Tech-A (Welder)

103

99

80

92

DRDO Technician Final Cut-Off Marks 2019

DRDO Technician ‘A’ Post

Category wise Cut-off Marks

UR

ST

SC

OBC

0201-Tech-A (Book Binder)

48.3

0202-Tech-A (Carpenter)

61.13

53.38

0203-Tech-A (Chemical Plant Operator)

50.57

53.27

0204-Tech-A (COPA)

58.18

55.67

49.5

54.97

0205-Tech-A (Cutting & Tailoring)

63.02

0206-Tech-A (Draughtsman (Mechanical))

64.17

58.85

0207-Tech-A (DTP Operator)

49.3

58.62

43.52

0208-Tech-A (Electrician)

66.8

60.52

60.88

65.67

0209-Tech-A (Electronics)

54.22

47.17

52.70

0210-Tech-A (Electroplator)

43.95

0211-Tech-A (Fitter)

76.22

73.15

68.5

74.97

0212-Tech-A (FRP Processor)

0213-Tech-A (Machinist)

75.52

69.62

67.8

72.02

0214-Tech-A (Mechanic (Diesel))

78.73

77.03

0215-Tech-A (Medical Lab Technology)

59.5

56.35

56.73

0216-Tech-A (Motor Mechanic)

75.17

0217-Tech-A (Photographer)

54.83

0218-Tech-A (Sheet Metal Worker)

54.47

55.35

0219-Tech-A (Turner)

64.97

60.13

57.92

62

0220-Tech-A (Welder)

74.4

67.85

62.13

70.3

DRDO Technician A Answer Key 2024

The DRDO Technician Answer key is released within 2-3 weeks of the completion examination, by the authority. It is for the candidates to go through the answer key and have an estimate of their probable scores. The direct link to download the official answer key will be available here. 

How to Prepare for DRDO Technician ‘A’ Exam 2024

DRDO has a high level of their exam given the fact that it is one of the reputed organizations. Therefore applicants should be thorough with every section and answer carefully as marks will be deducted for wrong answers.

       Candidates should read books which will help them in conceptualizing the descriptive examinations.

       They must read newspapers daily to stay updated or refer to Current Affairs to get news regularly.

       For reasoning ability and quantitative aptitude, applicants should solve problems from different books or take up the test series for best preparation. 

Recommended Books for DRDO Technician ‘A’ 2024

We have provided names of some of the recommended books by the experts for the candidates which can be procured either through online sites or the nearest stationery.

Book

Section

Publisher

Author

Quick learning Objective General English

English

S Chand's

RS Aggarwal & Vikas Aggarwal

NCERT IX & X Books

(History, Civics, Geography)

General Awareness

NCERT

----

A New Approach to REASONING Verbal & Non-Verbal

Reasoning Ability

Arihant

by B.S. Sijwali & Indu Sijwali

Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations Paperback

Quantitative Aptitude

S Chand

RS Aggarwal

DRDO Technician A Result 2024

The step-by-step process to download results is mentioned below.

       Step1: Go to the mentioned link above or go to DRDO's official website.

       Step2: Log in with your credentials.

       Step3: Download your scorecard and print it for future reference.

DRDO Technician A Recruitment 2024 FAQ

1. When will the DRDO Technician A Recruitment Notification 2024 release?

Ans. The recruitment notification for 2024 was released on 23rd August 2024.

2. What is the Eligibility Criteria for the DRDO Technician Recruitment 2024?

Ans. Indian applicants with a minimum age of 18 with matriculation passed certificate or equivalent can apply. 

3. In which mode will be the examination conducted for the applicants?

Ans. The examination will be conducted online. 

4. Will the DRDO Technician examination be bilingual?

Ans. The online test will be bilingual, available in both English and Hindi languages except for the English section. 

5. What is the selection process for the DRDO CEPTAM/Tech A recruitment 2024?

Ans. The applicants will go through a 2 tier selection process. After qualifying C.B.T., candidates will be attempting the trade test based on the post for which they applied. 

6. Is the Hindi language part of the DRDO Technician A syllabus?

Ans. No. Only English language (basic knowledge) is asked. 

7. For how many marks C.B.T. is conducted?

Ans. C.B.T. is conducted for 120 mark 

8. When will DRDO Technician results 2024 be out?

Ans. The DRDO result dates will be updated as soon as it is out. 

9. What is the process to download the DRDO Technician Admit Card?

Ans. The admit cards are available to download on the official website from 23rd December 2024 to 11th January 2024. 

10. What are the application dates for DRDO Technician A Recruitment 2024?

Ans. The application process was active from 3rd September 2024 to 25th September 2024.

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