Exam Details

• Post Name: Electric Lineman
• Department: Plantation Corporation of Kerala Ltd
• Paper Code: 144/2015
• Date of Examination: 31st July 2015
• Conducting Body: Kerala Public Service Commission (KPSC)
• Exam Mode: OMR-based Objective Type

Question Paper Structure

The Kerala PSC Electric Lineman exam assesses candidates' technical knowledge, electrical engineering concepts, general awareness, numerical ability, and reasoning skills. Below is a section-wise breakdown of the exam pattern:

1. Basic Electrical Engineering

• Ohm’s Law & Kirchhoff’s Laws
• AC & DC Circuits – Series & Parallel Circuits
• Power, Energy & Power Factor
• Transformers – Types, Working Principles & Applications
• Electrical Machines – Motors, Generators & Alternators
• Measurement Instruments – Ammeter, Voltmeter, Wattmeter
• Basic Electronics – Diodes, Transistors & Rectifiers
• Safety Measures in Electrical Installations

2. Electrical Wiring & Power Distribution

• Wiring Systems – Residential, Commercial & Industrial Wiring
• Circuit Breakers & Fuses – Types & Functions
• Earthing & Grounding – Importance & Methods
• Overhead Line Installation & Maintenance
• Insulation Types & Insulation Resistance Testing
• Electrical Load Calculation & Load Distribution

3. Kerala PSC General Knowledge & Current Affairs

• Kerala Renaissance & Social Reformers
• Indian History & Freedom Struggles
• Geography – India & Kerala
• Indian Constitution & Governance
• Science & Technology Updates
• Important Government Schemes & Policies
• Awards, Sports & Current Affairs

4. Numerical & Mental Ability

• Basic Arithmetic – Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, Division
• Percentage, Ratio & Proportion
• Profit & Loss, Simple & Compound Interest
• Time & Work, Time & Distance
• Number Series & Logical Reasoning
• Data Interpretation & Graph Analysis

5. English & Malayalam Language Proficiency

• Vocabulary & Grammar
• Sentence Correction & Spotting Errors
• Synonyms & Antonyms
• Idioms & Phrases
• Reading Comprehension
• Malayalam Translation & Grammar

6. Safety & First Aid in Electrical Work

• Electrical Shock – Causes, Effects & Precautions
• Fire Safety & Fire Extinguishers
• First Aid for Electrical Accidents
• Work Safety Regulations & PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)

Marking Scheme

• Total Marks: 100
• Number of Questions: 100 (Objective Type)
• Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes
• Negative Marking: Yes (0.33 marks deducted for each wrong answer)

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