Post Name: Laboratory Technical Assistant – Maintenance and Repairs of Domestic Appliances
Category: Vocational Higher Secondary Education (VHSE)
Department: Vocational Higher Secondary Education
Paper Code: 32/2015
Date of Examination: 19th February 2015
Mode of Exam: OMR (Offline – Multiple Choice Questions)
Medium of Question Paper: English
Total Marks: 100
Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes
Negative Marking: Yes (1/3 mark deducted for each incorrect answer)

Exam Overview:

The Kerala Public Service Commission (Kerala PSC) conducted this recruitment examination on 19.02.2015 for the post of Laboratory Technical Assistant in the Maintenance and Repairs of Domestic Appliances (MRDA) course under the Vocational Higher Secondary Education (VHSE) department.

The role is primarily technical and supports teaching and practical sessions in VHSE schools. It involves handling, maintaining, and demonstrating electrical and electronic home appliances. The exam tested candidates’ technical proficiency, general aptitude, and language skills.

Exam Pattern:

Topics Covered:

Core Subject – Maintenance and Repair of Domestic Appliances (70 Questions)

• Basic electrical concepts: voltage, current, resistance, Ohm’s law

• Domestic wiring and safety procedures

• Electrical measuring instruments (multimeter, voltmeter, ammeter)

• Working of common appliances: fans, mixers, grinders, irons, heaters, induction cooktops

• Electronic components: resistors, capacitors, diodes, transistors

• Troubleshooting techniques for household appliances

• Preventive maintenance and energy-saving practices

• Soldering techniques and circuit board repairs

• Safety standards and handling of electrical hazards

• Tools and equipment used in maintenance work

General Knowledge & Current Affairs (10 Questions)

• Indian and Kerala history, geography, polity

• Scientific innovations, energy, and technology updates

• National and international current affairs

• Government schemes and education initiatives

• Basic environmental science and renewable energy

General English (10 Questions)

• Grammar and sentence correction

• Vocabulary: synonyms, antonyms, idioms, and phrases

• Sentence completion and comprehension

• Common usage and spelling correction

Arithmetic & Mental Ability (10 Questions)

• Simplification and basic arithmetic operations

• Percentages, ratios, averages, and proportions

• Time and work, profit and loss

• Logical reasoning, pattern recognition, and puzzles

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