Arun Kumar
Senior Content Specialist | Updated On - Jun 14, 2024
The DRDO JTO exam is a recruitment examination organized by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) for the selection of candidates in the Junior Translation Officer post . A major part of the job at JTO is to translate texts from English to Hindi as well as from Hindi to English. The DRDO JTO exam comprises of two papers: Paper – I is in objective type that is to assess the general ability, general English, general Hindi and translation ability, Paper – II will be in descriptive type in which the candidates have to translate the English passage into Hindi and the Hindi passage into English.
The DRDO JTO 2024 notification will be released between June and September, 2024 . The exam dates should be in late 2023 or early 2024 as it will take the candidates sometimes to prepare for any of the exam once they register. The selection procedure for the post is based on merit through an interview after the notification is out, and the candidates interested and eligible for the post are those who hold a graduate degree and are below 28 years of age. It is known that the selection process includes a written test, translation test as well as the personal interview. The final answer key along with the list of the selected candidates is declared on the DRDO official website after few months of the written test. Those who are finally recommended for the job are trained and deployed to various DRDO laboratories to perform translation chores in line with the Hindi implementation needs. It is an interesting job with reasonable working hours, a reasonable wage and fair allowances as offered to the government employees.
DRDO JTO Exam Highlights 2024
Feature
Information
Exam Name
DRDO CEPTAM 11 A & A
Conducted by
Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)
Post
Junior Translation Officer (JTO)
Number of Vacancies
To be announced
Eligibility
Bachelor's degree in relevant languages from a recognized university
Selection Process
Two-tiered: Tier-I (Computer Based Test) and Tier-II (Descriptive Test)
Exam Pattern
Tier-I: Objective type, multiple choice questions; Tier-II: Language proficiency test (writing and translation)
Exam Dates
To be announced
Application Fee
Rs. 200 for General category; Rs. 100 for SC/ST/OBC/PwD
Application Mode
Online
DRDO JTO Exam Dates 2024
Event
Tentative Dates
Notification Release
January-February 2024
Online Application Start Date
February 2024
Online Application Closing Date
March 2024
Admit Card Download
April 2024
Tier-I Exam Date
May 2024
Tier-II Exam Date (if applicable)
June 2024
Result Declaration
July 2024
Top 10 Entrance Exams in India 2024
DRDO JTO Exam Centre 2024
City
State/UT
Agra
Uttar Pradesh
Ahmedabad
Gujarat
Allahabad
Uttar Pradesh
Bangalore
Karnataka
Bhopal
Madhya Pradesh
Bhubaneswar
Odisha
Chandigarh
Chandigarh
Chennai
Tamil Nadu
Dehradun
Uttarakhand
Delhi
Delhi
Guwahati
Assam
Hyderabad
Telangana
Jaipur
Rajasthan
Jammu
Jammu and Kashmir
Kanpur
Uttar Pradesh
Kochi
Kerala
Kolkata
West Bengal
Lucknow
Uttar Pradesh
Mumbai
Maharashtra
Nagpur
Maharashtra
Patna
Bihar
Pune
Maharashtra
Shimla
Himachal Pradesh
Srinagar
Jammu and Kashmir
DRDO JTO Application Fee 2024
Category
Fee (INR)
General
200
SC/ST/OBC/PwD
100
DRDO JTO Exam Pattern 2024
Stage
Description
Duration
Marks
Tier-I: Computer Based Test (CBT)
Objective type, multiple choice questions
2 hours
200
Section
Number of Questions
Marks
General Intelligence & Reasoning
40
40
General Awareness
40
40
English Language
40
40
Technical Knowledge (Relevant to chosen language)
80
80
Tier-II: Descriptive Test (JTO only)
Writing and translation tasks
3 hours
100
Language Proficiency
Writing and translation tasks in chosen language
100
DRDO JTO Syllabus 2024
Section
Sub-section
Description
General Intelligence & Reasoning
Verbal Reasoning
Analogy, classification, coding-decoding, blood relations, syllogism, etc.
Non-verbal Reasoning
Figure matrices, odd figure out, series completion, pattern recognition, etc.
Quantitative Reasoning
Number system, arithmetic, algebra, geometry, data interpretation, etc.
General Awareness
Science & Technology
Latest advancements in Science & Technology, inventions, discoveries.
Current Affairs
National & International current affairs, important events, policies, etc.
History & Geography
Indian history, geography, political system, constitution, etc.
General Knowledge
Everyday general knowledge, important awards, prizes, personalities, etc.
English Language
Comprehension
Reading comprehension passages, identifying main ideas, answering questions.
Vocabulary
Synonyms, antonyms, idioms, phrases, grammar, usage, etc.
Writing Skills
Essay writing, paragraph writing, sentence correction, etc.
Technical Knowledge (Relevant to chosen language)
Translation Skills
Translation of technical passages from English to chosen language and vice versa.
Language Specifics
Grammar, syntax, vocabulary, nuances of the chosen language.
Technical Terminology
Knowledge of technical terms commonly used in the chosen language's domain.
Top 10 Colleges in India with Fee Structure
Tabulated below is the collection of the Top 10 Colleges in India with Fee Structure, including their key features.
Name of the institute
Fees
IIM Bangalore
INR 2,450,000
Film and Television Institute of India
INR 77,813
IIM Calcutta
INR 3,100,000
IIT Madras
INR 1,350,000
IIM Ahmedabad
INR 3,150,000
Indian Institute of Science
INR 266,500
IIT Bombay
INR 4,200,000
Indian School of Business
INR 4,700,000
Loyola Institute of Business Administration
INR 969,400
Department of Management Studies IIT Delhi
INR 1,170,000
DRDO JTO Vacancy 2024
Feature
Information
Post
Junior Translation Officer (JTO)
Number of Vacancies
To be announced
Languages
Hindi, English, French, German, Russian, Chinese, Arabic, Persian (potentially more)
Eligibility
Bachelor's degree in relevant language, 18-27 years old, Indian citizen
Selection Process
Tier-I (CBT) & Tier-II (Descriptive Test)
Application
Online (starts February 2024, expected)
Benefits
Attractive salary, job security, cutting-edge technology work
DRDO JTO Important Books 2024
Section
Sub-section
Book Title(s)
Author(s)
General Intelligence & Reasoning
Verbal Reasoning
- Analytical Reasoning by MK Pandey
MK Pandey
- A Modern Approach to Verbal Reasoning by RS Aggarwal
RS Aggarwal
Non-verbal Reasoning
- A Modern Approach to Non-Verbal Reasoning by RS Aggarwal
RS Aggarwal
- Target Reasoning by Pawan Kumar Verma
Pawan Kumar Verma
Quantitative Reasoning
- Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations by R S Agarwal
R S Agarwal
- Quantum CAT by Sarvesh K Verma
Sarvesh K Verma
General Awareness
Science & Technology
- Manohar Lal (Lucent's) General Knowledge
Manohar Lal
- India Year Book by Publications Division
Publications Division, Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
Current Affairs
- Competition Success Review (CSR) Monthly Magazine
Various Authors
- The Hindu Newspaper
The Hindu
History & Geography
- India's Ancient Past by RS Sharma
RS Sharma
- Certificate Physical and Human Geography by GC Leong
GC Leong
English Language
Comprehension
- Wren & Martin: High School English Grammar & Composition
Wren & Martin
- Objective General English by SP Bakshi
SP Bakshi
Vocabulary
- Word Power Made Easy by Norman Lewis
Norman Lewis
- Essential English Vocabulary by Norman Lewis
Norman Lewis
Writing Skills
- Objective English by Edgar Thorpe & HK Aggarwal
Edgar Thorpe & HK Aggarwal
- Writing Skills by Wren & Martin
Wren & Martin