Exam Overview

The Kerala PSC Assistant Engineer (United Electrical Industries Ltd) exam followed a structured pattern to assess technical knowledge and general aptitude.

• Total Marks: 100
• Number of Questions: 100
• Question Type: Objective Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
• Medium of Examination: English
• Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes
• Negative Marking: No negative marking for wrong answers

Subjects Covered in the Exam

The question paper primarily focused on core Electrical Engineering topics along with General Knowledge and Aptitude. Below is a detailed breakdown of the subjects:

1. Electrical Engineering Core Subjects

This section comprised the majority of the exam, covering fundamental and advanced topics relevant to electrical engineering and its applications in industries like United Electrical Industries Ltd.

      Electrical Circuits & Networks

• Kirchhoff’s Laws, Thevenin’s and Norton’s Theorems
• AC & DC Circuit Analysis
• Resonance and Power Factor Correction

      Electrical Machines

• Transformers – Working, Efficiency, Losses, and Regulation
• DC Machines – Types, Performance, and Speed Control
• Induction Motors – Synchronous & Asynchronous Machines
• Alternators and Their Applications

      Power Systems

• Generation, Transmission, and Distribution of Electrical Power
• Power Factor Improvement and Load Flow Analysis
• Fault Analysis and Protective Relays
• High Voltage Engineering and Insulation Coordination

      Power Electronics & Drives

• Basics of Diodes, Thyristors, and MOSFETs
• Rectifiers, Inverters, and Converters
• Industrial Motor Control and Variable Frequency Drives

      Measurement & Instrumentation

• Types of Electrical Measuring Instruments
• Bridges & Potentiometers
• Digital Measurement Techniques

     Control Systems & Automation

• Open-Loop and Closed-Loop Control Systems
• Transfer Functions, Stability, and Feedback Mechanisms
• PLC & SCADA Systems in Industrial Automation

     Renewable Energy & Electrical Maintenance

• Solar, Wind, and Hydro Energy Systems
• Energy Conservation and Power Quality Improvement
• Electrical Maintenance and Safety Procedures

2. General Knowledge & Current Affairs

• Important Events in India and Kerala
• Indian Constitution, Policies, and Governance
• Kerala History, Geography, and Culture
• Science and Technology Developments
• Environmental Issues and Sustainability

3. Quantitative Aptitude & Logical Reasoning

• Basic Arithmetic – Percentages, Ratios, Profit & Loss
• Algebra – Equations and Inequalities
• Geometry – Area, Volume, and Perimeter
• Logical Reasoning – Series, Patterns, and Puzzles

4. General English & Communication Skills

• Synonyms and Antonyms
• Sentence Correction and Grammar
• Reading Comprehension
• Technical Report Writing Basics

Why Should Candidates Refer to Previous Year Papers?

Practicing previous question papers like 05/2016 for the Assistant Engineer (United Electrical Industries Ltd) exam is highly beneficial. Here’s why: 

• Understand the Exam Pattern – Helps in familiarizing with the structure and difficulty level of questions. 
• Identify Important Topics – Helps in focusing on high-scoring subjects based on previous trends. 
• Improve Time Management – Enhances speed and accuracy in solving numerical and technical questions. 
• Boost Confidence – Simulating real exam scenarios can reduce exam anxiety.

  Click the below link to download PDF format of Kerala PSC Previous Question Paper of Assistant Engineer