Exam Overview

• Post Name: Lift Operator
• Department: District Co-operative Bank
• Recruitment Mode: Direct and Society Recruitment
• Year of Examination: 2015
• Conducting Authority: Kerala Public Service Commission
• Exam Mode: Offline (OMR-based)
• Total Questions: 100
• Total Marks: 100
• Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes
• Negative Marking: 0.33 marks deducted for each incorrect answer

Exam Pattern & Syllabus

The Lift Operator Exam consisted of multiple-choice questions (MCQs) covering Technical Topics (Electrical & Mechanical), General Knowledge, Current Affairs, General Science, Arithmetic, Reasoning, English, and Malayalam Language.

1. Technical Topics (Electrical & Mechanical Engineering Basics)

• Basic Electrical Engineering Concepts (Ohm’s Law, Kirchhoff’s Law)
• Types of Electric Motors & Working Principle (Induction, DC, Synchronous Motors)
• Lift Mechanism & Components (Hoistway, Counterweight, Safety Brakes, Drive System)
• Wiring & Electrical Circuits in Lifts
• Electrical Safety & Precautions in Lift Operation
• Lift Maintenance & Troubleshooting (Common Problems & Solutions)
• Hydraulic & Traction Lifts (Comparison & Applications)
• Basic Mechanical Engineering Concepts (Friction, Load Handling, Gear Mechanism)
• Power Supply & Backup Systems for Lifts
• Emergency Operations in Lift Systems (Safety Devices, Rescue Operations)

2. General Knowledge & Current Affairs

• Indian & Kerala History (Freedom Movements, Social Reformers)
• Geography of India & Kerala (Rivers, Climate, Agriculture)
• Indian Polity & Constitution (Fundamental Rights, Panchayati Raj, Government Schemes)
• Indian Economy (Planning, Budget, Five-Year Plans)
• Science & Technology (Recent Innovations, IT & Communication)
• Current Affairs (National & International)
• Awards, Sports, and Important Events

3. General Science

• Physics (Laws of Motion, Work & Energy, Light & Sound)
• Chemistry (Elements, Acids, Bases, Chemical Reactions)
• Biology (Human Body, Nutrition, Diseases, Environment & Ecology)

4. Simple Arithmetic & Mental Ability

• Basic Mathematical Operations (Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, Division)
• Percentage, Ratio & Proportion
• Profit & Loss, Simple & Compound Interest
• Time, Speed & Distance
• Data Interpretation (Graphs & Charts)
• Logical Reasoning & Series Completion
• Blood Relations, Directions & Puzzles

5. English Language & Grammar

• Synonyms & Antonyms
• One-word Substitutions
• Idioms & Phrases
• Spotting Errors & Sentence Correction
• Active & Passive Voice
• Direct & Indirect Speech
• Tenses & Parts of Speech
• Comprehension Passages

6. Malayalam Language & Grammar

• Malayalam Alphabets & Pronunciation Rules
• Word Formation & Sentence Structure
• Synonyms & Antonyms in Malayalam
• Paryayapadam, Thadbhava & Tatsama Words
• Translation from English to Malayalam
• Malayalam Literature & Writers

Why Practicing Previous Papers is Important?

1. Understanding the Exam Pattern – Helps candidates get familiar with the question format and difficulty level.
2. Time Management – Improves speed and accuracy in solving questions within the given time.
3. Identifying Important Topics – Highlights frequently asked questions.
4. Boosts Confidence – Provides real-exam experience, reducing exam anxiety.

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