๐ก️ DRDO CEPTAM – Technical Assistant (Computer Science)
✅ Post: Technical Assistant ‘B’ (Computer Science / IT)
Eligibility: Diploma in CS/IT
Exam Name: CEPTAM (Centre for Personnel Talent Management)
๐ Selection Process:
- Tier-I: CBT (Screening Test) – 120 Marks
- Tier-II: Trade Test / Skill Test – Qualifying nature
๐ DRDO Technical Assistant (CS) Syllabus – Tier I (CBT)
๐ก Total Questions: 120
- Part A (Quantitative + Reasoning + GK + English): 40 Questions
- Part B (Computer Science): 80 Questions
๐ Part A – General Subjects (40 Questions)
| Topic | Subtopics |
|---|---|
| Reasoning | Coding-Decoding, Blood relation, Series |
| Quantitative | Percentages, Ratio, Time, SI-CI |
| General Awareness | Current Affairs, Static GK, Defence news |
| English | Grammar, Comprehension, Synonyms |
๐ Part B – Computer Science Subjects (80 Questions)
(Same level as Diploma syllabus)
✅ Programming
- Basics of C/C++
- Loops, Arrays, Pointers
- Functions, Structures
✅ Data Structures
- Stack, Queue, Linked List
- Sorting, Searching
- Time & Space Complexity
✅ Operating Systems
- Process, Scheduling, Deadlock
- File Management
- Memory Allocation
✅ Computer Networks
- OSI Model, TCP/IP
- IP Addressing, Protocols
- Network Devices
✅ DBMS
- SQL Queries, Joins
- Normalization
- Transactions
✅ Software Engineering
- SDLC Models
- Testing Types
- Agile vs Waterfall
✅ Web & General IT
- HTML/CSS basics
- Cyber Security basics
- Internet, Cloud Computing
๐ 3-Month Smart Roadmap
๐น Month 1: Technical + Non-Technical Mix
- Week 1: C Programming + Reasoning
- Week 2: Data Structures + Aptitude
- Week 3: DBMS + OS + GK
- Week 4: CN + Mock Practice
๐น Month 2: Deep Dive
- Week 1: COA + Software Engg
- Week 2: Web + Cyber Basics + SQL practice
- Week 3: Mock tests (Full-length)
- Week 4: Revise weak areas
๐น Month 3: Full Revision + Tests
- Week 1–2: Practice 5–6 full mocks
- Week 3–4: Make notes + Shortcuts + PDFs
๐ Best Books
| Subject | Book Name |
|---|---|
| All-in-One | GKP DRDO Technical Asst. CS Book |
| Reasoning | R.S. Aggarwal – Verbal & Non-Verbal |
| Aptitude | Quantitative – R.S. Aggarwal / Fast Track |
| GK & Current | Lucent GK + Current Affairs App |
| CS Core Topics | Made Easy / ACE Diploma CS Notes |
๐ ️ Tier-II: Trade/Skill Test
- Usually qualifying in nature
- May include: Typing test, document check, simple coding
๐ Practice Resources:
- IndiaBIX – Aptitude + CS MCQ
- GeeksforGeeks – Technical topics
- Testbook / Oliveboard – Mock Tests
- DRDO Previous Year Papers – Must solve!
๐ฏ Tips for DRDO Prep (Diploma CS)
- Start with Technical Part (Part B) first – it has 80 marks
- Practice Mock Tests weekly from Month 2
- General part (Reasoning, English) is easy scoring – practice 30 min daily