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DRDO Technician-A Recruitment (Tech-A)

Conducted by: Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)
Recruiting Agency: CEPTAM (Centre for Personnel Talent Management)
Purpose: Recruitment of Technician-A (Tech-A) in various technical trades for DRDO labs across India.

📌 Post Name: Technician-A (Tech-A)

Level: Group ‘C’, Non-Gazetted, Technical Staff
Vacancy Pattern: Based on requirements in labs like DRDL, GTRE, CVRDE, ITR, and others.

🔧 Trades Covered:

  • Fitter

  • Electronics Mechanic

  • Electrician

  • Computer Operator

  • Instrument Mechanic

  • Machinist

  • Welder

  • Turner

  • Diesel Mechanic
    (Varies by notification)

DRDO Technician-A Recruitment (Tech-A)

Eligibility Criteria:

  • Educational Qualification:

    • 10th Pass (Matriculation)

      • ITI Certificate in the relevant trade from NCVT/SCVT recognized institute

  • Age Limit:

    • 18 to 28 years

    • Age relaxation for SC/ST/OBC/ESM/PwD as per government rules

  • Nationality: Must be an Indian citizen


📝 Exam Pattern (Tier-I – CBT):

  • Mode: Online Computer-Based Test (CBT)

  • Total Marks: 120

  • Duration: 90 minutes

  • Sections:

    • General Intelligence & Reasoning – 35 Questions

    • General Awareness – 35 Questions

    • Quantitative Aptitude – 10 Questions

    • English Language – 10 Questions

    • Trade/Subject Specific – 30 Questions

  • Negative Marking: 0.25 marks deducted for each wrong answer

DRDO Technician-A Recruitment (Tech-A)

🛠️ Tier-II – Trade Test (Skill Test):

  • Qualifying in Nature (no marks)

  • Practical exam in relevant trade

  • Conducted at DRDO-designated labs/centers


📋 Selection Process:

  1. ✅ Screening of Applications

  2. ✍️ Tier-I: Computer-Based Test

  3. 🛠 Tier-II: Trade Test (Qualifying Only)

  4. 📑 Document Verification

  5. 🩺 Medical Fitness Test

Final Selection is based only on Tier-I CBT marks, subject to qualifying in Tier-II skill test.

💼 Job Locations:

Selected candidates are posted in DRDO Labs across India, including:

  • DRDL (Hyderabad)

  • RCI (Hyderabad)

  • CVRDE (Avadi, Chennai)

  • ITR (Balasore, Odisha)

  • GTRE (Bengaluru)

  • DEAL (Dehradun)
    …and many more.

DRDO Technician-A Recruitment (Tech-A)

💰 Pay Scale:

  • Level 2 of 7th CPC Pay Matrix

  • Basic Pay: Rs. 19,900/month

  • Gross Salary: Rs. 28,000–32,000/month (approx.) with allowances


📌 Important Notes:

  • Highly competitive and sought-after job for ITI students

  • Requires solid preparation in reasoning, math, and trade subjects

  • Recruitment is conducted by CEPTAM, not directly by DRDO labs

  • Notifications published on www.drdo.gov.in

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