The Junior Engineer (JE) Electrical Exam (DGVCL ,MGVCL, PGVCL, UGVCL,GSEL ,GETCO) tests candidates on their proficiency in electrical engineering concepts and general aptitude. The exam is conducted in two tiers: 1st Tier (General Aptitude) and 2nd Tier (Electrical Engineering). Here’s a detailed, SEO-friendly breakdown of the syllabus and marks distribution for each tier.
1st Tier Examination: General Aptitude
Note: The question paper will be in English, except for the Gujarati subject.
Marks Distribution
| Subject | Marks |
|---|---|
| Reasoning | 25 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 25 |
| English | 15 |
| Gujarati | 15 |
| Computer Knowledge | 20 |
| Total | 100 |
Detailed Syllabus
- Reasoning (25 Marks)
- Analytical and logical reasoning questions.
- Quantitative Aptitude (25 Marks)
- Basic arithmetic, algebra, geometry, and data interpretation.
- English (15 Marks)
- Usage and Vocabulary
- Synonyms and Antonyms
- Word Substitutes in a Sentence
- Idioms (Fill in the blanks)
- Error Spotting / Right Usage of Words
- Gujarati (15 Marks)
- રૂઢિ પ્રયોગો / કહેવતો ના અર્થ અને વાક્ય પ્રયોગો
- શબ્દ સમુહ માટે એક શબ્દ
- જોડણી શુદ્ધિ
- સમાનાર્થી શબ્દ” and “વિરુદ્ધાર્થી શબ્દ
- લેખન શુદ્ધિ / ભાષા શુદ્ધિ
- Computer Knowledge (20 Marks)
- Fundamentals of computers, MS Office, internet basics, and operating systems.
2nd Tier Examination: Electrical Engineering
Note: The question paper will be in English only.
Marks: 100
Detailed Syllabus
- Basics of Electrical Engineering
- Fundamental concepts, electrical circuits, Ohm’s law, and circuit theorems.
- Power System Planning, Design, and Engineering
- Key aspects of planning, design, and operation of power systems.
- Transmission Lines and Sub-Stations
- Concepts, design, and maintenance of transmission lines and substations.
- Power System Protection
- Protection devices, relays, and circuit breakers.
- Electrical Machines
- Working principles, construction, and applications of transformers, motors, and generators.
- DC Battery Systems
- Design, maintenance, and applications of battery systems in power systems.
- Earthing Systems
- Importance, types, and installation practices of earthing systems.
- AC and DC EHV Transmission Lines and Networks
- High-voltage transmission systems, operation, and components.
- Electrical Material
- Properties and applications of electrical materials.
- SCADA and Smart Grid Technology
- Automation, control systems, and smart grid innovations.
- Capacitor and Reactor, STATCOM, SVC, Reactive Power Management
- Use of reactive power management devices in power systems.
- Role of IT Applications in Power Generation, Transmission, and Distribution
- IT-enabled services and their integration into the power sector.
- Electrical Safety
- Safety standards, regulations, and procedures in electrical systems.
- Electrical Control Systems
- Design and application of control systems in electrical engineering.
- Working Principles and Components of Various Power Plants
- Hydroelectric, thermal, nuclear, and renewable energy power plants.
- VFD (Variable Frequency Drive) and Applications in Motor Control
- Role of VFDs in controlling motor speed and efficiency.
- Load Flow Analysis
- Techniques for analyzing power flow in networks.
- EHV, HV, and LV Circuit Breakers
- Types, working principles, and applications of circuit breakers.
- AC/DC Motors and Applications
- Design and usage of motors in industrial and domestic setups.
- Synchronous Generator
- Principles, characteristics, and performance of synchronous generators.
- Switchgear and Protection of EHV/HV/LV Networks
- GIS, hybrid systems, and advanced protection mechanisms.
- Distribution HT/LT Line Parameters
- Design, performance, and optimization of HT and LT lines.
- Non-Conventional Energy Sources
- Wind, solar, biomass, and other renewable energy systems.
- Energy Storage Techniques
- Battery technologies, pumped hydro, and other storage systems.
- Renewable Energy Integration
- Challenges and methods of integrating renewable energy into grids.
- Measurement of Electrical Power
- Instruments and techniques for measuring power.
- Distribution Network
- Structure, operation, and maintenance of electrical distribution systems.
- Fault Analysis and Protection Schemes
- Protection coordination in distribution networks.
- Power Transformer and Distribution Transformer
- Design, efficiency, and applications of transformers.
- Present Scenario in the Power Sector in India
- Trends, policies, and challenges in the Indian power sector.
- Optical Fiber and PLCC
- Communication systems in power transmission.
- Load/Grid Management
- Techniques for managing loads and grids efficiently.
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