Paper Code: 6/2015 

Date of Test: 9th January 2015

Conducted by: Kerala Public Service Commission (Kerala PSC)

Post: Skilled Assistant Grade II 

Department: Electrical Inspectorate

Districts: Thiruvananthapuram (TVPM), Pathanamthitta (PTA), Thrissur (TSR)

Category: Kerala PSC Previous Year Question Papers

Overview

The Kerala PSC Skilled Assistant Grade II examination was conducted on 9th January 2015, with Paper Code 6/2015, specifically for recruitment in the Electrical Inspectorate Department in the districts of Thiruvananthapuram, Pathanamthitta, and Thrissur. This exam aimed to recruit skilled technical personnel to support the inspection and enforcement of electrical safety standards across government-regulated establishments.

The position is crucial in maintaining Kerala’s stringent electrical safety laws and ensuring adherence to national electrical codes in both public and private infrastructure.

About the Post: Skilled Assistant Grade II – Electrical Inspectorate

A Skilled Assistant Grade II under the Electrical Inspectorate plays a vital support role and is responsible for:

• Assisting in inspection and maintenance of electrical installations

• Supporting the technical team in testing electrical safety parameters

• Helping in documentation, wiring inspections, and enforcement tasks

• Providing assistance during site visits and accident investigations

This post suits ITI certificate holders or candidates with a background in electrical trade and hands-on technical skills.

Exam Pattern

• Type of Exam: Objective Type (OMR-based)

• Total Questions: 100

• Total Marks: 100

• Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes

• Negative Marking: 1/3 mark deducted for every wrong answer

Syllabus & Topics Covered

The exam was tailored to assess both technical knowledge and general aptitude. Key topics included:

 Core Electrical Knowledge

• Basic electrical concepts: voltage, current, resistance, power

• Wiring systems, fuses, MCBs, and circuit breakers

• Earthing methods and safety devices

• Electrical instruments: multimeter, megger, ammeter, voltmeter

• Common electrical faults and troubleshooting techniques

  Workshop & Trade Skills

• Tools used in electrical maintenance

• Soldering, crimping, and cable joining

• Industrial safety practices

• Domestic and industrial wiring standards (IS codes)

  General Knowledge & Current Affairs

• Kerala’s energy sector and power distribution structure

• Government schemes and policies related to electricity

• Indian Constitution, current events (up to 2015), and general science

 Arithmetic & Reasoning

• Basic mathematical operations

• Work, time, and ratio problems

• Logical reasoning and number series

 English & Malayalam Language

• Common grammar, sentence correction

• Vocabulary, synonyms/antonyms

• Comprehension of technical instructions

  Click the below link to download PDF format of Kerala PSC Previous Question Paper of Skilled Assistant Grade II (Electrical Inspectorate – TVPM/PTA/TSR)