DRDO CEPTAM — DRDO CEPTAM (Centre for Personnel Talent Management) Recruitment

DRDO CEPTAM (Centre for Personnel Talent Management) Recruitment – Preliminary Examination (Practice Test)

The DRDO CEPTAM Preliminary Examination is conducted by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) to screen eligible candidates for recruitment into various DRDO posts. This practice test helps aspirants build speed, accuracy, and exam readiness for a competitive pathway toward a rewarding career in India’s defence R&D ecosystem.

Exam Pattern

What This Practice Test Covers

• Quantitative Ability / Aptitude: arithmetic, number sense, percentages, ratio-proportion, basic algebra & data interpretation.
• General Intelligence & Reasoning: logical sequences, pattern recognition, syllogisms, coding-decoding, and analytical reasoning.
• General Awareness: current affairs, science & technology, defence-related basics, and static GK.
• English Language: grammar, vocabulary, reading-based questions, and sentence correction/comprehension.

Preparation Tips

Focus on completing section-wise practice within the 90-minute limit to improve time management. Start with Quant + Reasoning for faster scoring, then revise General Awareness using weekly current-affairs notes and science updates. For English, practice grammar drills and daily vocabulary, and attempt mixed-topic mocks to reduce errors. Since there is no negative marking, prioritize accuracy while maintaining a steady attempt rate.