Best Books & Mock Tests for DRDO CEPTAM 2026

Start with Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO)'s previous year DRDO CEPTAM papers, solved under real exam timing. Aim for at least 15–20 full mocks before the exam and analyse every test.

The most recommended books for DRDO CEPTAM are: Previous Years' Solved Papers (branch-wise) by MADE EASY Editorial Board; A Modern Approach to Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning by R.S. Aggarwal; Lucent's General Knowledge by Dr. Binay Karna, Manvendra Mishra. Read one good book per subject multiple times instead of many books once.

DRDO CEPTAM Senior Technical Assistant & Technician (DRDO CEPTAM) is conducted by Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO). Recruitment of Senior Technical Assistant-B and Technician-A in DRDO labs.

Diploma/B.Sc. (STA-B) or Class 10 + ITI (Tech-A); age 18–28. Always verify the latest criteria in the official notification at https://www.drdo.gov.in.

DRDO CEPTAM is conducted in the following stage(s): Tier I (CBT); Tier II (CBT / trade test). Mode: Online (CBT).

The main subjects/sections of DRDO CEPTAM are: Quant, Reasoning, General Awareness, Technical subject. Download the detailed syllabus from https://www.drdo.gov.in.

DRDO CEPTAM is held once a year. Dates are announced by Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) in the official notification.

(1) Download the official syllabus and previous papers. (2) Build concepts from one standard book per subject. (3) Practise topic-wise sets daily. (4) Start full-length mock tests at least 3 months before the exam and analyse each one. (5) Revise weak areas and keep a short-notes register. (6) Take the last 15 days only for revision and mocks.