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 |
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Name of Organization |
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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 |
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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.
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) |
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389 |
79 |
99 |
66 |
193 |
826 |
47 |
12 |
34 |
|
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|
Aspirants applied for the DRDO Technician A Recruitment 2024 -2025 Exam through online mode only by following these steps:
● 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.
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/- |
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.
The required eligibility criteria for Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) Recruitment 2024 are as follows:
The candidate must be a citizen of India
● Minimum Age - 18 years
● Maximum Age - 28 years
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.
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 |
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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. |
The aspirants must go through the DRDO Technician A Recruitment syllabus as provided below.
● 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
● 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
● Puzzles & Seating Arrangement
● Input-Output
● Alphanumeric Series
● Syllogism
● Coding-Decoding
● Blood Relations
● Data Sufficiency
● Inequality
● Verbal Reasoning
● Order and Ranking
● Direction Sense
● 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
● Error Spotting
● Theme based questions
● Reading comprehension
● Odd one out
● Sentence Connectors
● Fillers
● Sentence Improvement
● Sentence rearrangement
● Para jumbles
● Cloze Test
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.
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 |
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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% |
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.
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 |
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.
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.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’ Post |
Category wise Cut-off Marks |
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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 ‘A’ Post |
Category wise Cut-off Marks |
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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 |
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.
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.
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 |
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.
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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