Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)
Website www.drdo.gov.in, Email drdoentrytest@gmail.com
Centre for Personnel Talent Management (CEPTAM)
CEPTAM-05
DRDO Entry Test-2012
Closing date: 09th April, 2012
DRDO offers exciting and challenging career opportunities in very broad spectrum of subjects/ disciplines at its more than 50 laboratories/ establishments spread throughout the length and breadth of the country invites applications for recruitment through DRDO Entry Test-2012 for the following Posts
Senior Technical Assistant ‘B’
Vacancy: 227
Educational qualification: B.Sc/ 3 years Diploma in Engineering in specified subjects/disciplines
Pay Band-2; Rs 9300-34800/- grade pay Rs 4200/-
Age as on closing date must be between 18 to 28 years (Relaxable for SC/ST/ESM/OBC/PwD etc as per Govt rules
Technician ‘A’
Vacancies: 119
Educational qualification: 10th class pass with ITI in specified trades
Pay Band-1; Rs 5200-20200/- grade pay Rs 1900/-
Age as on closing date must be between 18 to 28 years (Relaxable for SC/ST/OBC/ESM/PwD etc as per Govt rules
Administrative and Allied Cadre
Number of vacancy: 260
Assistant Hindi
Vacancy: 19
Educational qualification: Master’s degree of a recognized University in English/Hindi, with Hindi and English as compulsory elective subjects at degree level or Bachelor’s degree with Hindi and English as main subjects (which includes the term compulsory and elective) and two years experience of translation from English to Hindi or vice versa
Age between 18 to 28 years
Pay band-2; Rs 9300-34800/- grade pay Rs 4200/-
Store Assistant ‘A’ (Hindi Typing)
Number of vacancy: 06
Educational qualification: XII class pass or equivalent from a recognized board or university; typing on computer at the speed of 30 words per minute in Hindi (30 words per minute corresponds to 9000 KDPH on an average of 5 key depressions for each word)
Age between 18 to 27 years
Pay band-1; Rs 5200-20200/- grade pay Rs 1900/-
Store Assistant ‘A’ (English Typing)
Number of vacancy: 58
Educational qualification: XII class pass or equivalent from a recognized board or university; typing on computer at the speed of 35 word per minute in English (35 words per minute corresponds to 10500 KDPH on an average of 5 key depressions for each word)
Age between 18 to 27 years
Pay band-1; Rs 5200-20200/- grade pay Rs 1900/-
Admin Assistant ‘A’ (Hindi Typing)
Vacancy: 06
Educational qualification: XII class pass or equivalent from a recognized board or university; typing on computer at the speed of 30 words per minute in Hindi (30 words per minute corresponds to 9000 KDPH on an average of 5 key depressions for each word)
Age between 18 to 27 years
Pay band-1; Rs 5200-20200/- grade pay Rs 1900/-
Admin Assistant ‘A’ (English Typing)
Vacancy: 90
Educational qualification: XII class pass or equivalent from a recognized board or university; typing on computer at the speed of 35 word per minute in English (35 words per minute corresponds to 10500 KDPH on an average of 5 key depressions for each word)
Age between 18 to 27 years
Pay band-1; Rs 5200-20200/-; grade pay Rs 1900/-
Civilian Driver ‘A’
Vacancy: 41
Educational qualification: X class pass or equivalent qualification by the Centre/State Govt and possessing a valid driving license for two/three wheelers and light and heavy vehicles (both and one year experience of driving after acquiring the licence
Age between 18 to 27 years
Pay band-1; Rs 5200-20200/-; grade pay Rs 1900/-
Security Assistant ‘A’
Vacancy: 14
Educational qualification: XII class pass certificate recognized by Central/State Govt or equivalent awarded by Armed Forces in the class of Ex-Servicemen; Physical fitness and capability to undertake strenuous duties
Age between 18 to 25 years
Pay band-1; Rs 5200-20200/- grade pay Rs 1900/-
Fire Engine Driver
Vacancy: 04
Educational qualification: X class pass or equivalent qualification recognized by the Central/State Govt; a valid driving license for two/three wheelers and light and heavy vehicles; knowledge of traffic regulations; physical fitness and capability for strenuous duties
Age between 18 to 25 years
Pay band-1; Rs 5200-20200/- grade pay Rs 1900/-
Fireman
Vacancy: 22
Educational qualification: X class pass certificate recognized by Central/Stage Govt; physical fitness and capability to perform strenuous duties
Age between 18 to 25 years
Pay band-1; Rs 5200-20200/- grade pay Rs 1900/-
Keep visiting CEPTAM at website www.drdo.gov.in for important announcements/ information throughout the selection process at its various stages
Candidates must satisfy themselves, before applying, about their eligibility for the post to avoid disappointment later
Online facility is only for interim registration and therefore, candidates registering online must also submit their printed copy of application, complete in all respect, to reach us in time
Candidates are advised to send the application well before the closing date
DRDO/CEPTAM will not be responsible for any postal delay/loss of the applications
One envelope should contain only one application
Applications which are incomplete and not on given format are liable to be rejected, and no correspondence will be entertained in this regard
Canvassing in any form will disqualify a candidate
Service Conditions: As per the Central Govt rules candidates are liable to serve anywhere within limits of Union of India including field locations/remote areas
Remuneration and other benefits includes, dearness allowance, house rent allowance, transport allowance, leave travel concession, medical facilities etc
The personnel policies in DRDO are well laid down
All Technical Posts are covered under limited flexible complementing scheme which means that based on meritorious performance, a fast track career advancement is available
For other posts, time bound financial upgradation under the scheme of modified assured career progression is available
All the persons recruited against this advertisement will be covered under New Pension Scheme of the Govt unless provided otherwise in the rule
Eligibility Criteria: Candidate must be a citizen of India
Candidates appearing in the final examination of the eligibility essential qualification requirement may also apply
However, they shall only be interviewed, if they have passed the essential qualification requirement before the date of interview and must produce the original certificate at the time of document verification
Candidates must have read the required subject at least for 2 years in the course of B.Sc programme
Please note that the candidates possessing higher qualification M.Sc or B.Tech, B.E. degree etc as on closing date, shall not be considered for the recruitment to the posts of Senior Technical Assistant ‘B’ or Technician ‘A’
Candidates must be in good mental and physical health and free from any physical deformity which may interfere in efficient discharge of duties
A candidate, after medical examination such as may be prescribed by the competent authority, conducted before the offer of appointment is issued, if not found fit, will not be appointed
Candidates serving in Govt/PSU, Autonomous organizations, armed forces including (departmental candidates) must apply through proper channel
They shall not be interviewed if they fail to produce no objection certificate from the present employer at the time of interview
At any stage of selection process, if it is found on verification that an individual fails to fulfil any of the eligibility criteria, his/her candidature shall be treated as cancelled without notice and no representation in this regard shall be entertained under any circumstances
Reservation benefits: Reservation benefits will be available to the candidates in accordance with the instructions/orders/circulars, issued by Govt from time to time
Candidates who wish to be considered against reserved vacancies, seeking age and fee relaxation, must support their claim by submitting applications alongwith their duly self attested copies of relevant certificates issued by Govt/notified Competent Authority, else their claim for any relaxation/concession etc will not be considered and their application will be dealt with as that falling under General Category (UR)
Age Relaxation: The candidate must be within prescribed age limit on the closing date. However, upper age limit is relaxable for SC/ST/OBC/PwD/MSP/ESM/GS/Persons domiciled in Kashmir Division of J&K state during the period from 01-01-1980 to 31-12-1989; Widows, Divorced Women and Women judicially separated from husband but not remarried as per the rule prescribed by the Govt
For relaxation of age limit and proforma for certificates, our website may be referred to
Essential Requirements: To pass typing test is essential for the post of Admin Assistant ‘A’ and Store Assistant ‘A’
For the post of Security Assistant ‘A’, Fireman, Fire Engine Driver etc where Physical Fitness is necessary for discharge of the duties, it is mandatory to pass the prescribed Physical Endurance and Medical tests as per DRDO norms
For Civilian Driver ‘A’ and Fire Engine Driver, passing of Driving test is mandatory
How to apply: Apply on the designed proforma on A4 size (210X297mm) white plain paper, and exactly in the same format as provided in advertisement
The proforma may be downloaded from our website
Photocopy of the format published in the Employment News can also be used
All columns of the application form should be filled legibly in own handwriting
CEPTAM encourages online registration of candidates through our website
Online facility will be available upto 1600 hrs on 02nd April, 2012
To be considered online, applicants must complete the instructions in all respects and should apply only once for one post
The candidate must attach self attested copies of essential qualification requirement and driving license (for the post of Civilian Driver ‘A’)
The details of valid photo identity proof (Driving Licence, PAN, Adhar, Voter ID, Passport, Official ID, College/Institute ID etc) which you wish to carry in examination/interview venue must be furnished in application form
Candidate should use only recent coloured photograph (not more than 30 days old), and must retain 7 copies of the same photograph for future use in CEPTAM
The candidate must attach self addressed stamped post card at the end of enclosures to acknowledge the receipt of application
The post card should have the name of the candidate, post code, subject and post name applied for
You are advised to retain a photocopy of your complete application along with enclosures for future reference
Fees and Mode of Payment: Non-Refundable fees of Rs 50/- is to be paid through Indian Postal order (IPO) issued in favour of the Director, CEPTAM, Delhi, payable at Delhi
The Cheque/Draft/Money order will not be accepted in any condition
Candidates belonging to SC/ST/ESM/PwD categories and women candidates are exempted from payment of fee
The application complete in all respect must reach DRDO Entry Test- 2012, Post Box No-8626, Delhi-110054 on or before the closing date 09th April, 2012
However, the applications from the candidates residing in Assam, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh,
Mizoram, Manipur, Nagaland, Tripura, Sikkim, Jammu and Kashmir, Lahaul and Spiti District and Pangi Sub Division of Chamba District of Himachal Pradesh, Andaman and Nicobar Island and Lakshadweep shall be accepted sent by post till 16th April, 2012
Application received late will not be considered
Candidates must mention Advt No., Post Code, and their address for correspondence on the face of the envelope in capital letters
Scheme of Examination: The written examination will be OMR based and of two hours duration, consisting of 150 objective type multiple choice questions
STA ‘B’ and Technician ‘A’: The written test will consist of (i) 50 questions on General Awareness,
General Intelligence, Reasoning Ability, General Science and (ii) 100 Questions on Subject concerned
Assistant Hindi: The written test will consist of (i) 50 Questions on General Awareness, General
Intelligence, Reasoning and Numerical Ability and (ii) 50 Questions each on Hindi and English Language
Admin Assistant ‘A’ and Store Assistant ‘A’: The written examination will consist of (i) 50 questions on General Awareness, General Intelligence & Reasoning and Numerical Ability (ii) 50 questions on General English and (iii) 50 Questions on Hindi or English language
Civilian Driver ‘A’, Security Assistant ‘A’, Fire Engine Driver and Fireman: The written test will consist of (i) 100 Questions on General Awareness, General Reasoning, Arithmetic, Numerical Ability (ii) 25 Job related questions and (ii) 25 Questions on Hindi or English language
Syllabus and Medium of Examination: The syllabus of the examination will be based on the standards of essential qualification required for the post
The medium for written examination will be Hindi or English
Examination Cities: Agra, Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Chandigarh, Chennai, Dehradun, Delhi NCR, Gorakhpur, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Imphal, Jammu, Jodhpur, Kanpur, Kochi, Kolkata, Nagpur, Patna, Port Blair, Pune, Raipur, Ranchi, Visakhpatnam
Date and Shift of Examination: The date of examination will be decided later and will be available on our website
Admit cards to the candidates will be dispatched by post and same will also be available on our website
The examination of all post codes shall be completed in two shifts
However, the exact date, time, and examination centre will be intimated by post
The same will also be available on our website
The written examination of STA ‘B’ and Technician ‘A’ shall be conducted in different shifts on the same day all over the country
The examination for Admin Assistants ‘A’ and Store Assistants ‘A’ shall also be in separate shifts but it shall be time-clubbed either with shift for STA ‘B’ or Technician ‘A’
Therefore, candidates applying for more than one post should send their application, complete in all respect, in separate envelope
Mode of Selection: The candidates will be called for written examination without scrutiny
However, the original certificates pertaining to essential qualification (EQR) and other relevant documents will be examined/verified completely at the time of Document Verification/Interview
Candidates will be shortlisted on valid criteria as prescribed and adopted by CEPTAM
The final selection will be based on pooled merit of post/category/sub-category of the candidate and on the basis of marks obtained in written examination and interview taken together
It is reiterated that it is mandatory for shortlisted candidates to pass the prescribed skill/ trade/ physical/ medical tests, as per the norms, wherever applicable
The mode of selection may change depending upon the contingencies
On-line application available upto: 02nd April, 2012