Age Limit for DRDO Exam

Can you tell me about the age limit required applying for the post of Technician ‘A’ (Tech ‘A’) in Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO)?

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Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO) conducts a Centre for Personnel Talent Management the Entry test (CEPTAM) for the recruitment of Technician ‘A’ (Tech ‘A’) Posts.

Age Limit:
Candidate’s age should be between 18 years and 28 years for Tech -A posts

Educational Qualification:
Candidates should possess X Class or equivalent and certificate from ITI in Automobile, Book Binder, Carpenter, COPA, Cutting & Tailoring, Draughtsman (Mechanical), DTP Operator, Electrician, Electronics, Electroplating, Fitter, FRP Processor, Grinder, Instrument Mechanic, Machinist, Machinist (CNC Operator), Mechanic (Diesel), Medical Lab Technology, Mill Wright Mechanic, Motor Vehicle Mechanic, Painter, Photographer, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning, Sheet Metal Worker, Turner, Welder trade.

Scheme of the Examination: The written examination will be OMR based and of two hours duration consisting of 150 objective type multiple choice questions.

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.

Essential Requirements:
For the post of Technician ‘A’, it is mandatory to pass the Trade Test.

Medical Standards:

(i) Minimum height 165 cm without shoes (relaxation in height is admissible for candidates belonging to Hilly areas and tribal areas as per Govt. of India rules)

(ii) Chest should be well proportioned and 82 cm without expansion with minimum 5 cm expansion

(iii) Weight should be minimum 50 kg

(iv) Hearing – normal without aids

(v) Vision – vision must be 6/6 without aid. Each eye must have full field of vision and the candidate must be free from Night & Colour blindness.

Selection Process Details:
Selection is based on Written Exam, Skill Test, Trade Test, Physical Test, Medical Test and Interview as per the requirement.