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This page lists the section-wise syllabus and topic break-up for DRDO Scientist B (CEPTAM) 2026 — Syllabus. The content is sourced from the official notification published by Defence Research & Development Organisation. The syllabus is authoritative for the current cycle and is intended for candidate revision and topic prioritisation. Each section below lists the topics in the order they typically appear in the official notification, with sub-topic depth aligned to the question paper's weightage. Always verify against the latest notification on the official website before finalising your preparation plan, since regulators occasionally tweak weightage or add/remove subjects between cycles.
| Section | Topics |
|---|---|
| Engineering Subject (Mechanical / Electronics / Computer Science / Civil etc.)Engineering Subject (Mechanical / Electronics / Computer Science / Civil etc.) | BE/BTech-level branch syllabus aligned with GATE for the chosen branch. Mechanical — thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, machine design, manufacturing, IC engines. Electronics — analog/digital electronics, signals, networks, microprocessors, communications. Computer Science — DSA, OS, DBMS, computer networks, theory of computation, compilers. Civil — structures, geotechnical, hydraulics, transportation, environmental.BE/BTech-level branch syllabus aligned with GATE for the chosen branch. Mechanical — thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, machine design, manufacturing, IC engines. Electronics — analog/digital electronics, signals, networks, microprocessors, communications. Computer Science — DSA, OS, DBMS, computer networks, theory of computation, compilers. Civil — structures, geotechnical, hydraulics, transportation, environmental. |
| Aerospace Awareness (interview)Aerospace Awareness (interview) | ISRO mission portfolio — past, present, planned; Indian space programme history; Space technology basics — propulsion, satellite systems, launch vehicles.ISRO mission portfolio — past, present, planned; Indian space programme history; Space technology basics — propulsion, satellite systems, launch vehicles. |
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