Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about the DRDO STA-B exam structure, eligibility requirements, rules, and timelines.
Tier I (Screening Test) has 150 objective questions worth 150 marks, attempted in 2 hours, covering General Science, General Intelligence & Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude and General English.
Yes — 0.25 marks are deducted for each wrong answer in Tier I.
The minimum qualifying marks are 40% for UR/OBC/EWS candidates and 35% for SC/ST/PwBD candidates.
A Diploma or B.Sc. in the relevant discipline. Age must be 18-28 years, with relaxation for reserved categories.
Pay Level 6, basic pay ₹35,400 per month — gross monthly salary is typically ₹50,000 to ₹60,000 with HRA and other allowances.
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