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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:
✅ Screening of Applications
✍️ Tier-I: Computer-Based Test
🛠 Tier-II: Trade Test (Qualifying Only)
📑 Document Verification
🩺 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