DRDO CEPTAM

The Defence Research and Development Organisation Centre for Personnel Talent Management Recruitment Examination is a specialised recruitment process conducted by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), which operates under the Ministry of Defence, Government of India. DRDO Centre for Personnel Talent Management (CEPTAM) is responsible for recruiting scientific personnel, technical staff, and support personnel across various DRDO laboratories and establishments spread throughout India. This examination is conducted at the central government level and serves as the gateway for candidates aspiring to join India's premier defence research organisation. The Defence Research and Development Organisation Centre for Personnel Talent Management Recruitment Examination is designed to assess candidates for various technical and non-technical posts across different skill sets, ranging from Junior Research Fellows and Senior Technical Assistants to Administrative and Allied cadres. The examination is conducted in multiple tiers depending on the post applied for, typically including a Computer Based Test (CBT), followed by skill tests, trade tests, or interviews as applicable. The posts recruited through this examination fall primarily under Group B and Group C categories, covering disciplines such as mechanical engineering, electronics, computer science, chemistry, physics, administration, library science, and various technical trades. DRDO, being India's largest and most diverse research organisation with over 50 laboratories and establishments, conducts CEPTAM recruitment drives periodically to fulfil manpower requirements across its various centres. The examination provides opportunities to work on cutting-edge defence technologies and contribute to national security. The total marks and exam pattern vary depending on the specific post and level (A, B, or C entries under CEPTAM schemes), making it essential for candidates to refer to the official notification for their chosen post category.