What is DRDO CEPTAM exam pattern for Tech A post?
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1 Answer
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The structure of DRDO CEPTAM exam pattern for Tech A post is given below.
Tier
Mode of Exam
Topics in Exam
Number of Questions
Maximummarks
Exam Duration
(Minutes)
I
CBT for Screening
Quantitative Aptitude, General Intelligence and Reasoning Ability, English Language, General Awareness and General Science
120
120
90
II
CBT for Provisional
Selection
Test specific to subject of post-code
100
100
90
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