Department: Technical Education Department, Government of Kerala

Post: Tradesman – Electrical (NCA Category)

Paper Code: 21/2015

Date of Test: 31.01.2015

Exam Conducted By: Kerala Public Service Commission (KPSC)

Overview

The Kerala Public Service Commission (KPSC) conducted the recruitment examination for the post of Tradesman (Electrical) under the Non-Creamy Layer (NCA) category on January 31, 2015. This exam was held to fill vacancies in the Department of Technical Education, which manages government polytechnic and technical institutes across Kerala.

Tradesman posts are skilled positions responsible for supporting workshop operations, equipment maintenance, and training assistance in technical institutions. This exam aimed to assess a candidate's technical knowledge, practical skills, and basic reasoning ability.

Exam Format

• Mode of Exam: Offline (OMR-based)

• Question Type: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

• Total Marks: 100

• Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes

• Medium: English

Key Subjects and Syllabus Covered

The 21/2015 question paper covers both technical and general awareness subjects. Below are the primary topics:

1. Core Electrical Engineering Topics

• Basic Electrical Concepts: Ohm’s law, Kirchhoff’s laws, current, voltage, resistance, and power

• AC and DC Circuits: Differences, applications, and circuit analysis

• Electrical Machines: Transformers, DC motors, induction motors, generators – construction, working, and uses

• Wiring Systems: House wiring, industrial wiring, tools used, safety practices

• Measuring Instruments: Ammeters, voltmeters, multimeters, wattmeters

• Electric Circuits and Networks

• Safety Measures and Electrical Maintenance

• Power Systems: Basics of generation, transmission, and distribution

• Renewable Energy Basics (if applicable): Solar and wind energy systems

2. Workshop Practice

• Use of hand tools and instruments

• Wiring practice and troubleshooting

• Basic electronics and soldering

3. General Knowledge & Current Affairs

• Kerala-specific facts and developments

• National and international current events

• Indian constitution, politics, and science updates

4. Numerical Ability & Reasoning

• Basic arithmetic: Percentages, ratios, averages, time and work

• Logical reasoning and pattern recognition

• Simple data interpretation

5. General English

• Grammar and sentence correction

• Vocabulary: Synonyms and antonyms

• Reading comprehension and usage

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