DRDO CEPTAM II Technician Tier 2 Syllabus 2026 and Exam Pattern has been officially released. Candidates can download the official syllabus PDF from the DRDO website.

Overview :

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has officially released the detailed syllabus for CEPTAM II Technician Tier 2 Exam 2026. Candidates preparing for the DRDO CEPTAM Technician recruitment can download the official syllabus PDF, exam pattern, and marking scheme from this page. This comprehensive guide covers subject-wise topics, preparation strategy, and important books for the DRDO CEPTAM II Technician exam.

Exam Name	DRDO CEPTAM II Technician Tier 2 Exam 2026
Conducting Body	Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) – CEPTAM
Post Name	Technician A (Tier 2)
Total Vacancies	764
Exam Mode	Computer Based Test (CBT)
Exam Type	Objective (MCQ)
Total Questions	120 (Part 2 – Subject Specific)
Total Marks	120
Exam Duration	90 Minutes (Part 2)
Negative Marking	Yes (0.25 marks deducted for each wrong answer)
Selection Process	Tier 1 + Tier 2 + Document Verification / Trade Test
Exam Language	English & Hindi
Official Website	www.drdo.gov.in

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Exam Pattern :

Tier 2 Exam Pattern

Part	Section	No. of Questions	Marks	Duration
Part 1	Personality Test	Qualifying	Qualifying	20 Minutes
Part 2	Test specific to subject of postcode / Trade	120	120	90 Minutes

Important Points:

• Each correct answer carries 1 mark
• Negative marking: 0.25 marks deducted for each wrong answer
• No marks will be awarded for unattempted questions
• The question paper will be available in English & Hindi
• Minimum qualifying marks: UR/OBC/EWS – 40%, SC/ST/PwBD – 35%

Selection Process :

• Tier 1 + Tier 2 + Document Verification / Trade Test

Subject Wise Syllabus :

Common Trades & Syllabus Highlights

1. Computer Operator & Programming Assistant (COPA)

• Fundamentals of Computers and Hardware
• Software Installation and Windows OS
• DOS Command Line Interface
• Linux Operating System
• Networking Concepts
• MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint

2. Electrical & Electronics / Electrical Engineering

• Electrical Circuits and Analysis
• Electrical Machines and Power Systems
• Electronics Components and Devices
• Digital Electronics & Microprocessors
• Control Systems and Instrumentation

3. Mechanical Engineering

• Engineering Mechanics and Strength of Materials
• Thermodynamics and Fluid Mechanics
• Machine Design and Manufacturing Processes
• Production Engineering and Industrial Management

4. Civil Engineering

• Building Materials and Construction
• Structural Mechanics and RCC Design
• Surveying and Transportation Engineering
• Geotechnical and Environmental Engineering

Other Trades (Book Binder, Carpenter, Chemical, Chemistry, Metallurgy, etc.): Refer to the official PDF for complete detailed topics of your specific trade.

Important Topics for Exam :

• Trade-specific Technical Knowledge (Highest Weightage)
• Basic Engineering Concepts
• Practical Applications and Workshop Technology
• Current Trends in Defence Technology (Basic Level)

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