Exam Details

• Post Name: Electrician Grade II (Printing)
• Department: Government Press
• Paper Code: 141/2015
• Date of Examination: 28th July 2015
• Conducting Body: Kerala Public Service Commission (KPSC)
• Exam Mode: OMR-based Objective Type

Question Paper Structure

The Kerala PSC Electrician Grade II - Printing exam evaluates candidates on electrical systems, wiring, maintenance of printing machinery, and industrial safety regulations. Below is a section-wise breakdown of the exam pattern:

1. Basic Electrical Engineering

• Ohm’s Law, Kirchhoff’s Laws
• AC and DC Circuits – Current, Voltage, Resistance, Power Calculation
• Electrical Conductors, Insulators, and Semiconductors
• Magnetic and Electromagnetic Induction

2. Electrical Machines

• Transformers – Working Principle, Types, Efficiency
• DC Machines – Generators, Motors, Speed Control
• AC Machines – Single-phase and Three-phase Motors
• Alternators and Synchronous Machines

3. Wiring, Installation & Maintenance

• Electrical Wiring – Domestic, Industrial, and Printing Press Wiring
• Wiring Tools & Materials – Switches, Cables, Fuses, MCBs, and ELCBs
• Fault Diagnosis & Troubleshooting in Electrical Systems
• Earthing & Grounding Systems

4. Electrical Measurements & Instrumentation

• Measurement of Voltage, Current, Power, and Energy
• Multimeters, Megger, and Insulation Testing
• Power Factor & Energy Conservation
• Calibration of Electrical Instruments

5. Printing Press Electrical Maintenance

• Electrical Components in Printing Machinery
• Preventive & Breakdown Maintenance of Printing Press Machines
• Troubleshooting Motor and Electrical Panel Issues
• Safety Precautions in Press Electrical Work

6. Industrial Safety & Electrical Regulations

• Electrical Accidents – Causes & Prevention
• Fire Safety & Emergency Procedures
• Kerala Electrical Inspectorate Regulations
• Safety Measures for Handling High Voltage Equipment

7. Power Systems & Distribution

• Generation, Transmission & Distribution of Electrical Power
• Substations – Components & Functions
• Types of Electrical Loads & Power Factor Improvement
• Renewable Energy Sources – Solar & Wind Power

8. Kerala PSC General Knowledge & Current Affairs

• Kerala Renaissance & Social Reformers
• Indian History & Constitution
• Geography – India & Kerala
• Science & Technology Developments
• Economic & Infrastructure Policies

9. Numerical & Logical Reasoning

• Basic Arithmetic – Percentages, Ratios, Time & Work
• Algebra, Trigonometry, Data Interpretation
• Logical Puzzles & Series Completion

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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