DRDO STA-B Mock Test 2026
How to practice for DRDO STA-B?
What is the DRDO STA-B Exam Pattern?
Tier I (Screening Test)
Questions
150
Negative Marking
Active (25%)
Important Guideline
Total Duration is 120 Minutes with 150 Questions.* Negative marking rules are strictly applicable. Avoid guessing.
Section-wise mini mocks
Practice Quant, Reasoning, English and other exam sections with 30 questions in 30 minutes.
DRDO STA-B Syllabus & Exam Pattern 2026
What is the DRDO STA-B syllabus for 2026?
The DRDO STA-B syllabus covers 4 subjects: General Science, General Intelligence and Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, General English. The exam has 150 questions across 1 section in 120 minutes, with negative marking.
DRDO STA-B Exam Pattern 2026
| Section | Questions | Duration | Negative Marking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tier I (Screening Test) | 150 | 120 min | −0.25 per wrong answer |
| Total | 150 | 120 min |
Marking scheme: +1 correct · 0.25 wrong · 0 unanswered. Last updated: 2026-06-01.
Subjects in the DRDO STA-B Syllabus
- General Science
- General Intelligence and Reasoning
- Quantitative Aptitude
- General English
Drill individual topics with free topic-wise practice tests before attempting full-length papers.
Is there negative marking in DRDO STA-B?
Yes. DRDO STA-B deducts marks for wrong answers in every section (−0.25 per wrong answer). Unanswered questions carry no penalty, so skip questions you cannot eliminate options for.
Frequently Asked Questions — DRDO STA-B
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.