DRDO Recruitment 2020 CEPTAM MTS: DRDO postponed the CEPTAM MTS Tier -I CBT exam, due to the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic. The fresh dates for the same will be informed later on the official website, keeping the prevailing situation and Government guidelines regarding the handling of COVID-19. Soon, Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO) releases DRDO MTS admit card online. DRDO is conducting a recruitment process for Multi Tasking Staff (MTS) Group ‘C’, Non-Gazetted, Ministerial Post. Candidates must check drdo.gov.in to get recent updates for the recruitment. For further information related to DRDO Recruitment 2020 CEPTAM MTS including the exam dates, admit card, exam centres, posting centres, etc refer to the article below.
Latest: DRDO recruitment 2020 CEPTAM MTS Tier I exam postponed till further notice.
DRDO Recruitment 2020 CEPTAM MTS
The selection for DRDO MTS recruitment 2020 is done by two-tier examination. Candidates are called for document verification after qualifying both tiers. Refer to the schedule table for DRDO Recruitment 2020 CEPTAM MTS below.
DRDO Recruitment 2020 CEPTAM MTS | Important Dates |
Date of eligibility | 23 Jan 2020 |
Start date of the application form | 23 Dec 2019 |
Last date for application form | 23 Jan 2020 |
Release of admit card | 2 weeks prior to exam |
Tier-I exam date | To be announced |
Release of answer key | To be announced |
Declaration of result | To be announced |
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Latest Update on DRDO Recruitment 2020 CEPTAM MTS
DRDO has released a notice regarding the postponement of the Tier I DRDO Entry Test 2019-20/MTS. Due to the outbreak of the COVID -19 Tier-I (CBT) examination could not be conducted as per the plan. However, the fresh dates will be intimated later on the official website.

DRDO Recruitment 2020 CEPTAM MTS Exam Pattern
With the release of notification, interested candidates may start their preparation for DRDO MTS 2020. For that, candidates need to know about the pattern of the examination. So, candidates may refer to the tier-I DRDO MTS 2020 exam pattern provided below.
- Mode of examination: Examination for Tier I and Tier II is conducted in online mode (Computer based test).
- Duration of examination: Examination is conducted for 90 minutes.
- Language of the question paper: Question paper is set in Hindi and English.
- Types of questions: Objective type questions (multiple choice questions) are asked in tier I
- Total number of questions: 100 questions asked in tier I examination.
- Maximum marks: 100 marks for DRDO MTS exam.
- Section of the question paper: There will be 3 sections in the question paper.
- Marking scheme:
- No negative marking for incorrect answers.
- +1 marks for correct answers
- Distribution of question:
Sections | Total questions | Maximum marks |
General intelligence and reasoning ability | 35 | 35 |
General awareness | 30 | 30 |
Quantitative aptitude and numerical ability | 35 | 35 |
Total | 100 | 100 |
DRDO Recruitment 2020 CEPTAM MTS Vacancies
The number of vacancies released for DRDO MTS 2020 recruitment is as follows:
Category | Vacancies |
Unreserved | 849 |
Scheduled caste (SC) | 163 |
Scheduled tribe (ST) | 114 |
Other backward class (OBC) | 503 |
Economically weaker section (EWS) | 188 |
Total | 1817 |
DRDO Recruitment 2020 CEPTAM MTS Admit Card
DRDO MTS admit card 2020 is released at the official website, drdo.gov.in. Candidates can download admit card 2 weeks before the examination. The date of examination, center for examination, date and shift of the exam will be published in DRDO MTS admit card. Candidates have to carry a print out (preferably coloured) admit card to the examination centre. Along with that candidates have to carry original photo ID proof which is as follows:
- Aadhar card
- Printout of e-aadhar card
- Passport
- Voter card
- PAN card
- Driving license
- Original 10th certificate
- ITI certificate, etc
DRDO Recruitment 2020 CEPTAM MTS Examination Centre
While filling the application form, candidates have to choose 3 centres as per their preference for the examination. The centre filled by candidates is taken as final and is irreversible. CEPTAM has the right to add or cancel any examination centre depending upon the operational constraints. Check the examination centres for DRDO MTS 2020.
Agra | Ahmedabad |
Aurangabad | Bengaluru |
Bhopal | Bhubaneshwar |
Chandigarh | Chennai |
Coimbatore | Dehradun |
Delhi NCR | Gorakhpur |
Guwahati | Gwalior |
Hyderabad | Imphal |
Indore | Itanagar |
Jabalpur | Jaipur |
Jammu | Jodhpur |
Kanpur | Kochi |
Kolkata | Lucknow |
Mumbai | Mysore |
Nagpur | Nasik |
Panaji | Patna |
Port Blair | Prayagraj |
Pune | Raipur |
Ranchi | Siliguri |
Trivanthanpuram | Varanasi |
Vijaywada | Vishakhapatnam |
DRDO Recruitment 2020 Answer Key for CEPTAM MTS
An official answer key for DRDO recruitment 2020 is released at the official website, drdo.gov.in. Solutions for the Tier-I and TIer-II CBT are released in PDF format. Candidates can download the answer and calculate their probable score of the examination. For the calculation of marks, candidates can use the marking scheme (+1 marks for correct answer and 0 marks for incorrect answer).
DRDO Recruitment 2020 CEPTAM MTS Result
The result for DRDO MTS is released at the official website of DRDO, drdo.gov.in. After the commencement of the Tier-I CBT, the provisional result is prepared based on merit obtained by the candidate in Tier-I. Final selection of the candidate is based on their performance in Tier-II. After qualifying Tier-II, candidates are called for document verification at the time of joining by concerned establishment/laboratory. Candidates have to secure the minimum qualifying marks for TIer-I which are as follows:
Category | Qualifying marks |
UR/ESM/OBC | 40% |
SC/ST | 35% |
DRDO Recruitment 2020 CEPTAM MTS Posting Stations
Candidates have to submit their posting stations preference while submitting the online application form. Posting preference selected by candidates are considered as final and are irreversible. Hence, candidates are advised to choose their preference stations carefully. Applicants are required to serve a minimum of 5 years in the first place of posting. However, they may be transferred to another location in public interest by DRDO. Have a look at the posting stations for DRDO MTS 2020 recruitment.
Agra | Ahmednagar |
Ambernath | Balasore |
Bengaluru | Bhubaneshwar |
Chandigarh | Chennai |
Dehradun | Delhi |
Gwalior | Haldwani |
Hyderabad | Jagdalpur |
Jodhpur | Kanpur |
Kochi | Kolkata |
Leh | Mumbai |
Mussoorie | Mysore |
Nasik | Panagarh |
Pune | Tejpur |
Vishakhapatnam | Others as per organization |
About DRDO
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is a government of India agency. It is charged with the military’s research and development. DRDO has its headquarters in New Delhi, India. DRDO was established in the year 1958 by the merger of Technical development and the directorate of technical development and production of Indian Ordnance factories with defence science organisation. DRDO is under the administrative control of the Ministry of Defence. With a network of 52 laboratories, DRDO is India’s largest and diverse research organisation. Most of the laboratories of DRDO is employed in developing defence technologies covering the fields like aeronautics, electronics, land combat engineering, life science, material and naval systems.
DRDO Recruitment 2020 CEPTAM MTS Application Form
The application process for DRDO recruitment for MTS post is conducted in online mode at drdo.gov.in. The process for the DRDO recruitment 2020 application form is given below.
How to apply?
The first step to start the application procedure is to register themselves. After successful registration, candidates will get a user ID and password. Note it down and keep it safe for future logins. Candidates have to provide their name, date of birth, father’s name, mother’s name, a valid mobile number and email address in the application form. Upload the required documents and submit the application fee online.
Application Fee
A non-refundable application fee has to be paid by candidates for the successful submission of the application form. The application fee that is compulsory for candidates to submit is as follows:
Category | Application Fee |
Unreserved category | Rs.100/- |
Women/SC/ST/PWD/ESM | Fee exempted |
Mode of payment:
Fee can only be paid through online mode using the following ways:
- Credit card
- Debit card
- Net banking
Eligibility Criteria for DRDO Recruitment 2020 CEPTAM MTS
Applicants must satisfy the eligibility criteria before applying for the post. If any candidate is found ineligible for the post, his/her candidature is liable for cancellation. Check the eligibility criteria before the application process.
- Nationality: Candidate must be a citizen of India to apply for DRDO MTS.
- Age limit: Candidates must be between the age of 18 years and 25 years.
- Educational Qualification: Candidates who have passed 10th class or its equivalent from a recognized or ITI pass are eligible. Those awaiting result of the final exam are not eligible.
Official website: drdo.gov.in
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