DRDO Admin and Allied Exam Guide 2026
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📊 DRDO Admin & Allied 2024 Overview
| Recruiting Body | DRDO Centre for Personnel Talent Management (CEPTAM) |
|---|---|
| Official Website | DRDO |
| Posts | Junior Translation Officer (JTO) Stenographer Security Assistant Administrative Assistant Store Assistant Vehicle Operator Fire Engine Driver Fireman |
| Total Vacancies | TBA |
| Application Start Date | TBA |
| Last Date to Apply | TBA |
| Exam Date (Tier 1) | TBA |
| Declaration of Result (Tier 1) | TBA |
| Exam Date (Tier 2) | TBA |
| Declaration of Result (Tier 2) | TBA |
| Mode of Exam | Differs according Posts |
| Language of Exam | Hindi/English |
| Qualification | 12th Pass Government Jobs Graduate Government Jobs |
📊 Exam Information 2
| Post | Number of Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Junior Translation Officer (JTO) | 33 |
| Stenographer Grade-I (English Typing) | 215 |
| Stenographer Grade-II (English Typing) | 123 |
| Administrative Assistant ‘A’ (English Typing) | 250 |
| Administrative Assistant ‘A’ (Hindi Typing) | 12 |
| Store Assistant ‘A’ (English Typing) | 134 |
| Store Assistant ‘A’ (Hindi Typing) | 4 |
| Security Assistant ‘A’ | 41 |
| Vehicle Operator ‘A’ | 145 |
| Fire Engine Driver ‘A’ | 18 |
| Fireman | 86 |
| Total | 1061 |
📊 Application Fee
- Others
- Rs.100/-
- Category
- Fees
- SC/ST/PwBD
- NA
- Ex-Servicemen/ Female applicants
- NA
📊 Exam Information 4
| Post | Selection Process |
|---|---|
| Junior Translation Officer (JTO) | Tier I - Computer Based Test (Objective) Tier II - Descriptive Test |
| Stenographer Grade-I (English Typing) | Tier I - Computer Based Test (Objective) Tier II - Dictation & Transcription Test |
| Stenographer Grade-II (English Typing) | |
| Administrative Assistant ‘A’ (English Typing) | Tier I - Computer Based Test (Objective) Tier II - Typing Test |
| Administrative Assistant ‘A’ (Hindi Typing) | |
| Store Assistant ‘A’ (English Typing) | Tier I - Computer-Based Test (Objective) Tier II - Typing Test |
| Store Assistant ‘A’ (Hindi Typing) | |
| Security Assistant ‘A’ | Tier I - Computer Based Test (Objective) Tier II - Physical Fitness & Capability Test |
| Vehicle Operator ‘A’ | Tier I - Computer Based Test (Objective) Tier II - Physical Fitness & Capability Test |
| Fire Engine Driver ‘A’ | Tier I - Computer Based Test (Objective) Tier II - Physical Fitness & Capability Test |
| Fireman | Tier I - Computer Based Test (Objective) Tier II - Physical Fitness & Capability Test |
📊 Exam Information 5
| Post | Age-limit |
|---|---|
| Junior Translation officer | 18-30 years |
| Stenographer Grade-I (English Typing) | 18-30 years |
| Stenographer Grade-II (English Typing) Administrative Assistant ‘A’ (English Typing) Administrative Assistant ‘A’ (Hindi Typing) Store Assistant ‘A’ (English Typing) Store Assistant ‘A’ (Hindi Typing) Security Assistant ‘A’ Vehicle Operator ‘A’ Fire Engine Driver ‘A’ Fireman | 18-27 years |
📊 Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme
| Post | Qualification/Experience |
|---|---|
| Junior Translation Officer (JTO) | Master’s in English/Hindi with Hindi/English as compulsory/elective subject at the Post-graduation level OR Master’s degree in any subject with Hindi as the medium of instruction and examination with English as a compulsory subject at postgraduate level OR Bachelor’s degree with Hindi and English as main subjects or either of the two as a medium of examination and other as a main subject along with Diploma or Certificate Course in translation from Hindi and English and vice versa or two years’ experience of translation work from Hindi English and vice versa in Central or State Government offices, including Government of India Undertakings. |
| Stenographer Grade-I (English Typing) | Bachelor’s degree of a recognised University |
| Administrative Assistant ‘A’ (English Typing) | 12th pass or equivalent from a recognised Board of education |
| Stenographer Grade-II (English Typing) | |
| Administrative Assistant ‘A’ (Hindi Typing) | |
| Store Assistant ‘A’ (English Typing) | 12th pass or equivalent from a recognised Board of education |
| Store Assistant ‘A’ (Hindi Typing) | |
| Security Assistant ‘A’ | 12th pass or equivalent from a recognized Board |
| Vehicle Operator ‘A’ | 10th Pass from a recognized Board of education |
| Fire Engine Driver ‘A’ | 10th Pass from a recognized Board of education |
| Fireman | 10th Pass from a recognized Board of education |
📊 Exam Information 7
| Physical Measurement | Males | Females |
|---|---|---|
| Height without shoes | 165 cm minimum | 157 cm minimum |
| Chest (un-expanded) | 81 cm minimum | NA |
| Chest expansion | 05 cm | NA |
| Weight | 50 kgs minimum | 45 kgs minimum |
📊 Exam Information 8
| Criteria | Medical Requirement |
|---|---|
| Vision | Distant 6x6 without aids Near vision normal but with corrections for person above 40 years of age Each eye must have full field of vision No Night and colour blindness |
📊 Application Fee
- For Male Candidates
- For Female Candidates
- Running a distance of 1600 meter in 07 minutes time Carrying a weight of 63.5 kgs to a distance of 183 meters within 96 sec (Only for Fireman post) 03 mtr vertical rope climbing (03 mtr foot above ground) 20 sit ups Clearing 2.7 mts wide ditch & landing on both feet (long jump) (to achieve in any one of the 03 chance given)
- Running a distance of 800 meter in 05 minutes time Carrying a weight of 63.5 kgs to a distance of 183 meters within 96 sec (Only for Fireman post) 2.5 mtr vertical rope climbing (2.5 mtr foot above ground) 15 sit ups Or Long jump of 2.0 mts (to achieve in any one of the 03 chance given)
📊 Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme
| Subjects | Topics |
|---|---|
| General English | Synonyms Vocabulary Adverb Grammar Antonyms Verb Tenses Comprehension Unseen passages Subject-Verb Agreement Error Correction Fill in the Blanks Sentence Rearrangement Idioms & Phrases |
| General Hindi | Synonyms Vocabulary Adverb Grammar Antonyms Verb Tenses Comprehension Unseen passages Subject-Verb Agreement Error Correction Fill in the Blanks Sentence Rearrangement Idioms & Phrases |
| Reasoning Ability | Direction Sense Blood Relation Syllogism Order and Ranking Inequalities Alpha-Numeric-Symbol Series Logical Reasoning Passage Inference Conclusion and Argument |
| Quantitative Aptitude | Simplification Quadratic Equation Percentage Average Age Pipes & Cistern Time & Work Speed Time & Distance Simple Interest & Compound Interest Data Interpretation Quadratic Equation Number Series L.C.M and H.C.F Partnership Probability Profit and Loss Permutation & Combination Pipes & Cistern Time & Work |
| General Awareness | Cultural Heritage History – India & World Geography – India & World Indian National Movement Science & Technology Indian Constitution About India Indian Polity & Governance |
📊 DRDO A&A 2024 Exam Pattern
| DRDO Admin and Allied Exam Pattern - Tier I (CBT) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Post | Subject | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Exam Duration |
| JTO | General Hindi | 40 | 80 | 60 minutes |
| General English | 40 | |||
| All Other Posts | Quantitative Aptitude Reasoning Ability General Awareness General English | 75 | 75 | 60 minutes |
| DRDO Admin & Allied Exam Pattern - Tier 2 | ||||
| Post | Skill Test Details | |||
| JTO | Descriptive Type- Translation & Essay | – | 200 | 120 minutes |
| Stenographer Grade-I | Dictation: 10 minutes, 100 words per minute. Transcription 40 minutes (English), (only on computers). | |||
| Stenographer Grade-II | Dictation: 10 minutes, 80 words per minute. Transcription: 50 minutes (English), (only on computers). | |||
| Administrative Assistant ‘A’ (English Typing) | English Typing- 35 words per minute for 10 minutes | |||
| Administrative Assistant ‘A’ (Hindi Typing) | Hindi Typing- 30 words per minute (Time allowed-10 minutes) | |||
| Store Assistant ‘A’ (English Typing) | English Typing- 35 words per minute for10 minutes. | |||
| Store Assistant ‘A’ (Hindi Typing) | Hindi Typing- 30 words per minute. | |||
| Post | Physical Standards | |||
| Security Assistant ‘A, Vehicle Operator ‘A’, Fire Engine Driver ‘A’, Fireman | Parameter | Male | Female | |
| Height | 165 cm | 157 cm | ||
| Chest | 81 cm | NA | ||
| Chest Expansion | 5 cm | NA | ||
| Weight | 50 kg | 45 kg | ||
| Post | Physical Efficiency Test | |||
| Security Assistant ‘A, Vehicle Operator ‘A’, Fire Engine Driver ‘A’, Fireman | Running 1600 meter in 07 minutes Carrying a weight of 63.5 kgs to a distance of 183 meters within 96 sec (Only for Fireman post) 03-meter vertical rope climbing (03 mtr foot above ground) 20 sit-ups Clearing 2.7 mts wide ditch & landing on both feet | Running800 meter in 05 minutes time Carrying a weight of 63.5 kgs to a distance of 183 meters within 96 sec (Only for Fireman post) 2.5 meter vertical rope climbing (2.5 mtr foot above ground) 15 sit-ups Or Long jump of 2.0 mts (to achieve in any one of the 03 chance given) |
📊 Salary & Pay Scale Details
| Post | Salary | Pay Level |
|---|---|---|
| Junior Translation Officer (JTO) Stenographer Grade-I (English Typing) | Rs 35,400-1,12,400 | Pay level 6 |
| Stenographer Grade-II (English Typing) | Rs 25,500-81,100 | Pay level 4 |
| Administrative Assistant ‘A’ (English Typing) | Rs 19,900-63,200 | Pay level 2 |
| Administrative Assistant ‘A’ (Hindi Typing) Store Assistant ‘A’ (English Typing) Store Assistant ‘A’ (Hindi Typing) Security Assistant ‘A’ Vehicle Operator ‘A’ Fire Engine Driver ‘A’ Fireman | Rs 19,900-63,200 | Pay level 2 |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q1.From which date a candidate can register for DRDO CEPTAM Admin and Allied 2024?
The dates will soon be announced by the recruitment agency.
Q2.How many total vacancies were released in the DRDO Admin and Allied recruitment 2022?
There is a total of 1061 vacancies that were released for the DRDO A&A 2022 recruitment.
Q3.For which department candidates are recruited through DRDO?
Candidates are recruited for A&A service department through DRDO.
Q4.What is the time duration for the Tier-1 examination of the DRDO Admin and Allied 2024?
The time duration for the DRDO A&A examination Tier-1 is 60 minutes.
Q5.How many numbers of subjects are there for Junior Translation officers in the DRDO Admin and Allied Tier-1 examination?
There are 2 subjects that will be asked in the DRDO CEPTAM Admin and Allied 2022 for the JTO tier 1 examination
Q6.What is the Educational qualifications requirement in DRDO CEPTAM A&A recruitment 2024?
The educational qualification for the candidates varies according to the post which they have applied for.
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