DRDO CEPTAM 11 Cut Off 2026 [Expected]: Check Category-Wise Previous Year Marks

Last Updated: Mar 23, 2026, 15:31 IST

DRDO CEPTAM 11 Cut Off 2026 will be released along with the result on drdo.gov.in for 764 STA-B and Technician A posts. Candidates can check the expected cut off, previous year cut off trends, minimum qualifying marks, and factors affecting the cut off.

DRDO CEPTAM 11 Expected Cut Off 2026
DRDO CEPTAM 11 Expected Cut Off 2026

The DRDO CEPTAM 11 Cut Off 2026 will be announced by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) on the official website www.drdo.gov.in along with the exam result. The cut-off marks represent the minimum scores required for candidates to qualify for the next stage of the selection process. 

Candidates are advised to check the DRDO CEPTAM expected cut off marks to get a better idea of the exam difficulty level, competition, and expected qualifying marks for the DRDO CEPTAM 11 Exam 2026.

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DRDO CEPTAM 11 Cut Off 2026

The DRDO CEPTAM 11 Exam 2026 was concluded on 23rd March 2026 (Monday) for recruitment to 764 STA-B and Technician A posts. The DRDO CEPTAM 11 Cut Off 2026 will be announced along with the result on the official website. These cut-off marks will decide the minimum score required to qualify for the next stage of the selection process. 

The cut off will be prepared based on several important factors such as the number of candidates appearing for the exam, total vacancies available, and the overall difficulty level of the question paper.

DRDO CEPTAM 11 Expected Cut Off 2026

The DRDO CEPTAM 11 Expected Cut Off 2026 gives candidates an idea of the likely minimum marks required to qualify in the Tier 1 exam. The official cut off will be released only after the result. So candidates can refer to the expected cut off range to assess their performance. 

The DRDO CEPTAM 11 expected cut off 2026 is prepared based on the previous year cut off trends, difficulty level of the exam, number of candidates appearing, and total vacancies announced. Check the expected cut-off in the table below:

Category

Expected Cut Off (Out of 100)

UR

72-78

OBC

68-74

EWS

70-76

SC

60-68

ST

55-63

DRDO CEPTAM Previous Year Cut Off

Candidates preparing for the DRDO CEPTAM 11 Exam 2026 should check the DRDO CEPTAM Previous Year Cut Offfor Tier 1 to understand the level of competition and expected qualifying marks. The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) releases the cut off after the completion of each exam stage. C

Candidates can estimate the expected cut off for the upcoming exam and prepare by reviewing the DRDO CEPTAM Tier 1 cut off marks from previous years.

DRDO CEPTAM Cut Off 2023 (Tier 1 STA-B)

The DRDO CEPTAM Cut Off 2023 Tier 1 was released based on several factors such as the difficulty level of the exam, number of candidates who appeared, and total vacancies. Below is the category-wise DRDO CEPTAM 10 Tier 1 STA-B cut off 2023.

Subject/Discipline

UR

SC

ST

OBC

EWS

Mechanical Engineering

97.22

92.51

81.66

96.06

90.88

Chemical Engineering

89.97

83.19

53.43

86.51

84.89

Computer Science

96.76

86.72

85.66

93.28

87.80

Civil Engineering

99.46

96.08

90.39

98.56

97.53

Mathematics

99.85

97.69

99.73

99.68

Physics

99.79

98.54

96.30

99.60

99.26

Electronics

95.74

89.49

72.25

92.65

85.24

Electrical

98.80

94.11

89.71

97.88

97.22

DRDO CEPTAM Cut Off 2018 Tier 1 STA-B

The DRDO CEPTAM Cut Off 2018 Tier 1 gives a clear idea of how the cut off varied across different disciplines. Candidates can use these previous year DRDO CEPTAM Tier 1 cut off marks to understand trends in selection.

Post Code & Post Name

UR

SC

ST

OBC

STA-B (Agricultural Science)

116.6806

-

-

113.7674

STA-B (Automobile Engineering)

108.8712

-

78.5163

102.1147

STA-B (Chemical Engineering)

97.0023

91.0318

71.4080

95.9425

STA-B (Botany)

123.2543

-

-

107.3318

STA-B (Chemistry)

124.4063

111.0276

108.6824

117.7433

STA-B (Civil Engineering)

116.9502

-

-

114.9475

STA-B (Computer Science)

112.1859

101.4414

89.3175

105.0278

STA-B (Electrical & Electronics Engineering)

105.5160

91.8551

83.5132

101.6350

STA-B (Electronics & Instrumentation)

96.2883

81.7224

-

88.5198

STA-B (Electronics / E&C / E&T)

111.3124

101.4613

86.9081

106.6761

STA-B (Electrical Engineering)

114.7230

104.3463

99.2454

111.5828

STA-B (Geology)

114.0916

-

-

108.6824

STA-B (Instrumentation)

105.9749

83.7311

-

101.3609

STA-B (Library Science)

94.5877

-

75.4868

88.4238

STA-B (Mathematics)

126.8042

113.9768

-

123.8093

STA-B (Mechanical Engineering)

115.0445

102.5065

97.3802

111.0276

STA-B (Metallurgy)

104.6368

83.5433

81.9363

99.2454

STA-B (Photography)

82.5065

-

-

62.3012

STA-B (Physics)

125.0321

116.2882

111.0276

123.0621

STA-B (Psychology)

87.4287

-

57.3373

67.8413

STA-B (Zoology)

123.3634

-

-

115.2882

DRDO CEPTAM Cut Off 2015 (Tier 1)

The DRDO CEPTAM Cut Off 2015 Tier 1 included cut-off marks for both STA-B and Tech-A posts. These marks are useful for candidates who want to compare how the DRDO CEPTAM Tier 1 cut off has changed over the years.

Post Code & Post Name

UR

SC

ST

OBC

STA-B (Agricultural Science)

89

-

-

-

STA-B (Automobile Engineering)

105

-

-

104

STA-B (Chemical Engineering)

87

80

70

82

STA-B (Chemistry)

97

86

74

95

STA-B (Civil Engineering)

96

90

83

94

STA-B (Computer Science)

83

74

74

78

STA-B (Electrical & Electronics Engineering)

95

87

85

90

STA-B (Electronics & Instrumentation)

83

67

52

75

STA-B (Electronics / E&C / E&T)

91

82

72

87

STA-B (Electrical Engineering)

113

107

97

111

STA-B (Instrumentation)

86

-

60

-

STA-B (Library Science)

107

-

-

102

STA-B (Mathematics)

70

-

52

64

STA-B (Mechanical Engineering)

108

96

84

104

STA-B (Metallurgy)

99

88

83

95

STA-B (Microbiology)

84

-

-

74

STA-B (Photography)

72

-

-

57

STA-B (Physics)

71

64

-

61

STA-B (Printing Technology)

84

-

-

77

STA-B (Psychology)

61

-

-

-

STA-B (Radiography)

81

-

60

-

STA-B (Textile)

78

-

-

-

STA-B (Zoology)

86

75

71

80

Tech-A (Book Binder)

62

-

-

-

Tech-A (Carpenter)

83

-

-

73

Tech-A (Chemical Plant Operator)

76

-

-

52

Tech-A (COPA)

77

72

64

74

Tech-A (Cutting & Tailoring)

86

-

-

-

Tech-A (Draughtsman Mechanical)

88

-

62

-

Tech-A (DTP Operator)

58

58

58

-

Tech-A (Electrician)

93

80

85

90

Tech-A (Electronics)

76

69

66

72

Tech-A (Electro Plator)

57

-

-

-

Tech-A (Fitter)

110

104

96

108

Tech-A (FRP Processor)

64

-

-

105

Tech-A (Machinist)

107

93

82

97

Tech-A (Mechanic Diesel)

108

-

-

105

Tech-A (Medical Lab Technology)

78

74

-

68

Tech-A (Motor Mechanic)

94

-

-

-

Tech-A (Photographer)

61

-

-

-

Tech-A (Sheet Metal Worker)

71

67

-

-

Tech-A (Turner)

88

76

74

80

Tech-A (Welder)

103

95

82

100

Junior Translator

69

-

-

66

Admin Assistant-A (English Typing)

103

95

82

100

Admin Assistant-A (Hindi Typing)

83

-

-

76

Store Assistant-A (English Typing)

101

95

89

97

Asst. Halwai-cum-Cook

55

-

-

-

Factors Affecting DRDO CEPTAM Cut Off 2026

The DRDO CEPTAM Cut Off 2026 is determined by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) after the completion of the exam. The cut-off marks can vary every year depending on several important factors related to the exam and candidate performance. Candidates should understand these factors to estimate the expected cut off.

The following are the key factors that affect DRDO CEPTAM Cut Off 2026:

  • Difficulty level of the exam

  • Total number of vacancies

  • Average marks scored by candidates

  • Number of candidates appearing in the exam

DRDO CEPTAM Cut Off 2026 Minimum Qualifying Marks

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is one of the most prestigious organizations in India, and getting selected is a matter of pride for many candidates. Candidates must check the DRDO CEPTAM Cut Off 2026 and meet the minimum qualifying marks set by the organization.

It is important to understand that minimum qualifying marks and cut-off marks are not the same. The minimum qualifying marks are the basic marks required to pass the written exam, while the final cut off is usually higher and depends on the overall competition.

Category

Minimum Qualifying Marks

UR / OBC

40%

SC / ST

35%

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First Published: Mar 23, 2026, 15:31 IST

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