Key Details of the Exam Paper:

• Exam Name: Assistant Engineer – Electrical
• Department: Harbour Engineering
• Paper Code: 30/2016
• Date of Test: 17.02.2016
• Question Type: Objective Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
• Total Marks: Usually 100
• Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes

Exam Syllabus & Topics Covered in the Question Paper

The Assistant Engineer (Electrical) exam consists of core technical subjects related to electrical engineering, along with general knowledge and aptitude topics. Below is a detailed breakdown of the subjects covered in the question paper:

1. Core Electrical Engineering Topics

✔️ Basic Electrical Engineering

• Ohm’s Law, Kirchhoff’s Laws
• Star-Delta Transformations
• AC & DC Circuits – Analysis & Theorems

✔️ Electrical Machines

• Transformers – Types, Efficiency, Equivalent Circuit
• DC Machines – Generators & Motors, Applications
• AC Machines – Induction Motors, Synchronous Machines
• Speed Control & Performance Analysis of Machines

✔️ Power Systems

• Generation, Transmission, and Distribution of Electrical Power
• High Voltage AC (HVAC) & High Voltage DC (HVDC) Systems
• Power Factor Improvement Techniques
• Load Flow Analysis, Fault Analysis

✔️ Power Electronics & Drives

• Semiconductor Devices – SCR, MOSFET, IGBT
• Rectifiers, Inverters, Converters
• Speed Control of Motors Using Power Electronics

✔️ Electrical Measurements & Instrumentation

• Measurement of Voltage, Current, Power, Energy
• Types of Electrical Instruments – Moving Coil, Moving Iron
• Transducers & Sensors

✔️ Control Systems

• Open-loop & Closed-loop Systems
• Transfer Functions & Stability Analysis
• PID Controllers, Compensators

✔️ Renewable Energy & Smart Grid Technology

• Solar, Wind, Hydroelectric Power Generation
• Smart Grid Concepts & Energy Storage Technologies
• Energy Efficiency & Conservation Techniques

✔️ Electrical Installation & Maintenance in Harbour Engineering

• Marine Electrical Systems & Equipments
• Electrical Safety & Wiring in Coastal Areas
• Grounding & Lightning Protection

2. General Knowledge & Current Affairs

✔️ Indian & Kerala History – Important events, freedom movements
✔️ Geography – Major rivers, mountains, climate conditions
✔️ Indian Polity & Governance – Constitution, government schemes
✔️ Science & Technology – Latest innovations in electrical engineering
✔️ Current Affairs – National & International events

3. General English & Numerical Ability

✔️ English Language

• Grammar, Synonyms, Antonyms
• Sentence Correction & Comprehension
• Active & Passive Voice, Direct & Indirect Speech

✔️ Mathematics & Logical Reasoning

• Percentage, Profit & Loss, Time & Work
• Number Series, Coding-Decoding
• Logical Puzzles, Blood Relations