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Kerala PSC Electrician Grade II – Printing Department
ഇലക്ട്രീഷ്യൻ ഗ്രേഡ് II – അച്ചടി വകുപ്പ്
Technical posts and departmental tests
- Syllabus sections
- 20
Mock Tests
Tests coming soon.
About the exam
About the post
- Department: Printing (Government Press)
- Category No: 771/2025
- Method: Direct Recruitment
- Pay scale: ₹27,900 – 63,700
- Vacancies: 2 (Ernakulam 1, Kozhikode 1 – district-wise lists)
- Notification: Last date to apply was 4 February 2026
Qualification
- Basic: Pass in SSLC / JTSLC or an equivalent qualification
- Technical (any one): Diploma in Electrical or Electronics Engineering; or NTC (or Trade Certificate of the Technical Testing Boards of the Indian Defence Services) in Electrical, Wireman or Electronics; or KGCE (revised scheme) in Electronics or Electrical Engineering
- Equivalent or higher qualifications declared by Government order are also accepted
Who can apply
- Age: 18–36 (usual relaxations apply)
Always confirm the details in the official notification on keralapsc.gov.in before you apply or prepare.
Objective-type OMR/online test for 100 marks. Questions are in English and the test lasts 1 hour 30 minutes. The syllabus has 20 modules of 5 marks each.
1Module 1 – Basic Electronicsബേസിക് ഇലക്ട്രോണിക്സ്4 topics5 marks›
Module 1 – Basic Electronicsബേസിക് ഇലക്ട്രോണിക്സ്
4 topics
- Active and passive components
- Resistors: types, colour coding, series and parallel connections
- Capacitors: types, series and parallel connections
- Inductors
2Module 2 – Power Supply Circuitsപവർ സപ്ലൈ സർക്യൂട്ടുകൾ6 topics5 marks›
Module 2 – Power Supply Circuitsപവർ സപ്ലൈ സർക്യൂട്ടുകൾ
6 topics
- Semiconductors: intrinsic and extrinsic semiconductors
- PN junction diode: forward and reverse characteristics, specifications
- Special diodes: Zener diode, tunnel diode
- Rectifiers: half-wave, full-wave (bridge and centre-tapped)
- Filters: purpose of ripple filters, capacitor and inductor filters
- Voltage regulators: purpose, Zener regulator, series regulator
3Module 3 – Transistor & Amplifiersട്രാൻസിസ്റ്ററും ആംപ്ലിഫയറുകളും3 topics5 marks›
Module 3 – Transistor & Amplifiersട്രാൻസിസ്റ്ററും ആംപ്ലിഫയറുകളും
3 topics
- Transistors: NPN and PNP, symbols, operation, input and output characteristics, biasing
- Transistor configurations: CB, CC, CE, current, voltage and power gain
- Amplifiers: classification, voltage amplifiers, single-stage CE amplifier, emitter follower, RC-coupled amplifier, voltage and power amplifiers
4Module 4 – Oscillatorsഓസിലേറ്ററുകൾ4 topics5 marks›
Module 4 – Oscillatorsഓസിലേറ്ററുകൾ
4 topics
- Oscillator principles: positive feedback, requisites of an oscillator
- LC oscillators: Colpitts, Hartley, crystal oscillator
- RC oscillators: RC phase shift, Wien bridge
- Multivibrators: astable, monostable, bistable
5Module 5 – Digital Electronicsഡിജിറ്റൽ ഇലക്ട്രോണിക്സ്3 topics5 marks›
Module 5 – Digital Electronicsഡിജിറ്റൽ ഇലക്ട്രോണിക്സ്
3 topics
- Number systems: decimal, binary, octal, hexadecimal, BCD code, conversions between number systems
- Logic gates: OR, AND, NOT, NAND, NOR, XOR
- Logic families and their comparison
6Module 6 – Communication Electronicsകമ്മ്യൂണിക്കേഷൻ ഇലക്ട്രോണിക്സ്6 topics5 marks›
Module 6 – Communication Electronicsകമ്മ്യൂണിക്കേഷൻ ഇലക്ട്രോണിക്സ്
6 topics
- Communication systems: radio wave propagation
- Modulation and demodulation: types of modulation
- Amplitude modulation: modulation index, types, bandwidth
- Frequency modulation: modulation index, bandwidth
- Phase modulation, digital modulation techniques
- Superheterodyne AM receiver, basics of mobile communication
7Module 7 – DTH & Cable TVഡിടിഎച്ച്, കേബിൾ ടിവി4 topics5 marks›
Module 7 – DTH & Cable TVഡിടിഎച്ച്, കേബിൾ ടിവി
4 topics
- Satellite communication: electromagnetic spectrum, satellite frequency bands
- DTH: introduction, terminology, components, dish and mount assembly
- Digital cable technology: headend system, distribution network
- Multiplay digital services, FTTH
8Module 8 – UPS and Invertersയുപിഎസും ഇൻവെർട്ടറുകളും2 topics5 marks›
Module 8 – UPS and Invertersയുപിഎസും ഇൻവെർട്ടറുകളും
2 topics
- UPS: introduction, block diagram, working principle, types
- Inverters: introduction, block diagram, working principle, applications
9Module 9 – Solar Powerസൗരോർജ്ജം4 topics5 marks›
Module 9 – Solar Powerസൗരോർജ്ജം
4 topics
- Solar energy principles
- Solar cells: materials, types, working
- Photovoltaic modules and arrays, SPV systems
- Safety precautions and maintenance
10Module 10 – Electronic Home Appliancesഇലക്ട്രോണിക് ഗൃഹോപകരണങ്ങൾ5 topics5 marks›
Module 10 – Electronic Home Appliancesഇലക്ട്രോണിക് ഗൃഹോപകരണങ്ങൾ
5 topics
- LCD and LED TV: basic principles and working
- Home theatre speakers: types and features
- Bluetooth and wireless connectivity
- LED lighting systems: LED bulbs, emergency lamps
- Induction cooktops
11Module 11 – Basic Electricity and Safety Practiceഅടിസ്ഥാന വൈദ്യുതിയും സുരക്ഷയും5 topics5 marks›
Module 11 – Basic Electricity and Safety Practiceഅടിസ്ഥാന വൈദ്യുതിയും സുരക്ഷയും
5 topics
- Safety: safety rules, fire and types of fire
- Fundamentals of electricity: soldering techniques and flux
- Materials: conductors, insulators, semiconductors, types of wires and cables
- Circuit laws: Ohm's law, Kirchhoff's laws, DC series and parallel circuits, open and short circuits
- Resistance: laws of resistance, measurement of low, medium and high resistance, effect of temperature on resistance
12Module 12 – Magnetismകാന്തികത4 topics5 marks›
Module 12 – Magnetismകാന്തികത
4 topics
- Magnets: types of magnets, classification of magnetic substances, magnetic properties and terms, methods of magnetising
- Electromagnetism: right-hand grip rule, palm rules
- Magnetic circuit: MMF, flux, reluctance, flux density, permeability, hysteresis
- Electromagnetic induction: inductance, counter EMF, Faraday's laws
13Module 13 – Alternating Current and Earthingആൾട്ടർനേറ്റിംഗ് കറന്റും എർത്തിംഗും5 topics5 marks›
Module 13 – Alternating Current and Earthingആൾട്ടർനേറ്റിംഗ് കറന്റും എർത്തിംഗും
5 topics
- AC fundamentals: inductive and capacitive reactance, impedance, power factor
- AC circuits: RLC series and parallel circuits, series and parallel resonance
- Power: power triangle, power factor improvement
- Wiring: wiring accessories, domestic and industrial wiring types, cable grading, current rating, testing of domestic installations
- Earthing and types of earthing
14Module 14 – DC Machinesഡിസി മെഷീനുകൾ4 topics5 marks›
Module 14 – DC Machinesഡിസി മെഷീനുകൾ
4 topics
- DC generators: types, EMF equation, series, shunt and compound generators
- DC motors: types, back EMF
- Starters and control: 3-point and 4-point starters, speed control, braking
- Losses and efficiency
15Module 15 – AC Machinesഎസി മെഷീനുകൾ5 topics5 marks›
Module 15 – AC Machinesഎസി മെഷീനുകൾ
5 topics
- Induction motors: principle, types of AC motors
- Starters: DOL, star-delta, rotor resistance, auto-transformer
- Tests and speed control: no-load and blocked-rotor tests, speed control of AC motors
- Single-phase motors: types
- Alternators: EMF equation, synchronous motors
16Module 16 – Measuring Instruments and Transformersഅളവുപകരണങ്ങളും ട്രാൻസ്ഫോർമറുകളും4 topics5 marks›
Module 16 – Measuring Instruments and Transformersഅളവുപകരണങ്ങളും ട്രാൻസ്ഫോർമറുകളും
4 topics
- Instruments: indicating, integrating and recording types, deflecting, controlling and damping torque
- Measurements: two-wattmeter method, megger, earth tester, instrument transformers, extension of range of meters
- Transformers: principle, parts, classification, EMF equation, parallel operation, voltage regulation, efficiency, cooling methods
- Protective devices
17Module 17 – Illumination and Domestic Appliancesപ്രകാശവും ഗൃഹോപകരണങ്ങളും2 topics5 marks›
Module 17 – Illumination and Domestic Appliancesപ്രകാശവും ഗൃഹോപകരണങ്ങളും
2 topics
- Illumination: terms and laws of illumination, types of lamps
- Domestic appliances: geyser, electric iron, food mixer, cooking range, induction cooker, grinder
18Module 18 – Types of Relays and Circuit Breakersറിലേകളും സർക്യൂട്ട് ബ്രേക്കറുകളും2 topics5 marks›
Module 18 – Types of Relays and Circuit Breakersറിലേകളും സർക്യൂട്ട് ബ്രേക്കറുകളും
2 topics
- Relays: classification, over-current, over-voltage, under-voltage, differential, earth fault, distance relays (admittance, impedance, reactance)
- Circuit breakers: air circuit breaker, vacuum circuit breaker, SF6 circuit breaker
19Module 19 – Power Generation and Transmissionവൈദ്യുതി ഉത്പാദനവും പ്രസരണവും3 topics5 marks›
Module 19 – Power Generation and Transmissionവൈദ്യുതി ഉത്പാദനവും പ്രസരണവും
3 topics
- Generation: sources of energy, types of power generation, non-conventional sources
- Transmission and distribution: electrical substations, line insulators
- Comparison of AC and DC transmission
20Module 20 – Cells and Batteries, Control Panel Wiringസെല്ലുകൾ, ബാറ്ററികൾ, കൺട്രോൾ പാനൽ വയറിംഗ്4 topics5 marks›
Module 20 – Cells and Batteries, Control Panel Wiringസെല്ലുകൾ, ബാറ്ററികൾ, കൺട്രോൾ പാനൽ വയറിംഗ്
4 topics
- Chemical effects of electricity: Faraday's laws of electrolysis
- Cells: primary and secondary cells, grouping of cells, solar cells
- Cathodic protection, electroplating
- Control panel wiring and accessories, AC/DC drives
- Questions may also come from other topics prescribed for the qualification of the post.