PSPCL Recruitment: Exam Syllabus, Pattern, Books & Preparation Tips

The Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) recruitment exam syllabus covers various subjects for both Technical and Non-Technical Posts. The Syllabus will Cover following subjects,

1. General English
2. General Awareness
3. Numerical Aptitude
4. Logical Reasoning
5. Finance and accounts
6. Computer Knowledge
7. Electrical Engineering

PSPCL Recruitment Exam Syllabus

In Addition Each Section will consist of Various subjects and concepts that are need to be covered. Therefore the section-wise syllabus for Punjab State Power Corporation Limited is given below.

There are multiple sections in the PSPCL exam. Each section will have a different syllabus. The section-wise syllabus of the PSPCL exam is given in detail below.

General English

1. Idioms & Phrases
2. Synonyms
3. Antonyms
4. Prefix, Suffix
5. Sentence Correction
6. Error Detection
7. Fill in the blanks
8. Tenses
9. Error correction
10. Subject-verb agreement
11. Articles
12. Vocabulary
13. Grammar
14. Meanings
15. Unseen Passages
16. Subject-Verb Agreement
17. Verb
18. Error Spotting/Phrase Replacement
19. Reading Comprehension
20. Adverb
21. Adjectives
22. Para Jumbles
23. Missing Verbs
24. Fill in the Blanks
25. Sentence Rearrangement
26. Cloze Test
27. Sentence Corrections
28. Idioms & Phrases
29. Phrase Replacement
30. Word Formations

General Awareness

1. Current Affairs
2. General Science
3. Abbreviations
4. Awards
5. Geography
6. International & National Organizations
7. Book
8. General Knowledge
9. History
10. Books & Authors
11. Budget
12. Indian Economy
13. Environment

Numerical Aptitude

1. Simplification and Approximation
2. Time and Distance
3. Problems on L.C.M and H.C.F
4. Profit and Loss
5. Simple Interest
6. Compound Interest
7. Simple Equations
8. Quadratic Equations
9. Areas
10. Problems on Trains
11. Time and Work Partnership
12. Odd Man Out
13. Races and Games
14. Percentages
15. Averages
16. Ratio and Proportion
17. Pipes and Cisterns
18. Permutations and Combinations
19. Probability
20. Indices and Surds
21. Problems on Numbers
22. Numbers and Ages
23. Mixtures and Allegations
24. Boats and Streams
25. Mensuration
26. Data Interpretation ( Tabular, Pie chart, bar graph, mixed, missing)

Logical Reasoning

1. Syllogism
2. Coding-decoding
3. Alphabet test
4. Eligibility test
5. Direction sense test
6. Sitting arrangement
7. Analogy
8. Decision making
9. Machine input
10. Assertion and reason
11. Mathematical operations
12. Alpha-numerical sequence puzzle
13. Sequential output tracing
14. Situation reaction test
15. Puzzle test
16. Numbers, ranking & time sequence test
17. Logical Venn diagram
18. Inequalities
19. Arithmetical operations
20. Verification of truth of the statement
21. Classifications
22. Number series
23. Inserting the missing characters
24. Data Sufficiency
25. Logical sequence test
26. Blood relations

Finance and Accounts (For Revenue Accountant Posts)

1. General Principles & Rules
2. Accountancy its Scope
3. Book Keeping & Accountancy
4. Auditing
5. General Accounting Principles
6. Industrial Relations
7. Financial Accounting
8. Cash Transactions and their record
9. Cost Accounting
10. Corporate Accounting
11. Taxation Law and Practice
12. Computer Application in Accounting
13. Management Accounting
14. Income Tax
15. Theory and Practice of Auditing
16. Purchase Regulations
17. General System of Accounts & Financial Control
18. Cash Transactions and their record.

Computer Knowledge (For Clerk Posts)

1. Basic of Computers
2. Computer Organization
3. Generations of computer
4. Input & Output Device
5. Shortcuts & Basic knowledge MS word
6. MS Excel
7. MS PowerPoint
8. Memory Orientation
9. Internet, LAN, WAN, Modem
10. Computer Abbreviations
11. Modern-day Technology
12. Keyboard Shortcuts for MS Word, MS Excel & Computer Abbreviations

Electrical Engineering (For Junior Engineer/ Electrical, ALM, ASSA Posts)

1. DC Circuits
2. Electro Magnetics
3. AC Circuits
4. Electrical Circuits and Systems
5. DC Circuits
6. Classification of Materials
7. Active and Passive Components
8. AC Fundamentals
9. Transformers
10. AC and DC Machines
11. Semi-Conductor Diode
12. Transistors
13. Power Supplies
14. Electrical and Electronics Engineering
15. Basic Electromagnetic Laws
16. Measuring Instruments
17. DC Machines
18. Transformers
19. Induction Machines
20. Synchronous Machines
21. Electronics and Electrical Technology
22. Basic Concepts
23. AC Fundamentals
24. Electrical Machines

PSPCL Recruitment Exam Syllabus Recommended Books

There are various books to prepare for PSPCL Exam. Since subjects are very common, you may find many recommended books for the same.

Below are the suggested book, that has the whole PSPCL Exam syllabus and plenty of questions for practice.

Mental Ability Check

In this Paragraph we shall see the books to read out for Mental Ability Check in PSPCL Exam,

Since it is the general paper and no specific book is drafted for PSPCL Exam. Indeed, the Mental ability paper is a part of many competitive papers and experts recommend the books for preparation are as follows-

• A Modern Approach to Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning by R.S. Aggarwal
• Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations by R.S. Aggarwal
• Analytical Reasoning by MK Panday
• How to Crack Test Of Reasoning by Arihant Experts
• A New Approach to Reasoning Verbal & Non-Verbal by B.S. Sijwali & Indu Sijwali

General Awareness

In this Paragraph we shall see the books to read out for General Awareness in PSPCL Exam,

• S. Aggarwal’s S. Chand’s Advanced Objective General Knowledge
• The Pearson Concise General Knowledge Manual
• Encyclopedia of General Science for General Competitions
• General Knowledge Latest Who’s Who & Current Affairs
• General Knowledge Capsule with Current Affairs Update

English

In this Paragraph we shall see the books to read out for English in PSPCL Exam,

Language paper looks easy but needs the utmost attention to prepare. Clearly, language paper is all about the clarity of minor lingual concepts. Also, it tests your overall understanding of the language. In addition to it, they contain the most tricky question in comparison to other papers. Below are the recommended books for PSPCL English Exam:

• English Grammar & Composition by S.C. Gupta
• Objective English for Competitive Examination by Hari Mohan Prasad and Uma Sinha
• General English for all competitive examinations by S.C. Gupta
• Tips & Techniques in English for Competitive Exams by Disha Experts
• Plinth to paramount English by Neetu Singh

Concerned Subjects

This subject can be anyone specialized in engineering. Indeed, G.A.T.E. books will be a substantial reference. It requires practicing questions after attaining in-depth knowledge of your specialized and concerned subject. In other words, your concerned subject should be your well versed portion.

Below is the list of all the recommended books from your possible concerned subject for PSPCL Exam

Exam Preparation Tips

Here are the few Preparation tips for PSPCL Exam,

• Familiarize yourself with the grading method. Also, know about the types of questions proposed by PSPCL Exam.
• Have an approachable strategy. Start devoting yourself to the curriculum and investing your time in self-study.
• Planning is the most important part of preparation. Plan how you are going to approach your syllabus for time management. Do your SWOT analysis, and clearly prepare accordingly.
• The internet and referred books are the pool of solved papers. Above all of quantity, go for quality. Take relevance from previous year’s question papers and solve them.
• Attempt mock papers throughout the preparation. Always set an approachable target for yourself. In Conclusion, you will see the evident growth and the areas of your downfall.
• Know your weapons. For instance, know what you should avoid and what you should focus on. Most of the time irrelevant material wastes our time. Be aware of the books you need to refer to. In Conclusion, refer to all the recommended books here.
• Aspirants usually invest most of their time in preparing for the concerned subject. Similarly, this causes neglecting general awareness and mental ability check practice. As a result of this, they lose marks on paper 01 and paper 02. Give importance to every part of the syllabus equally.
• Above all, Stay calm and don’t panic during preparation.

 Other Information:

1. Above all the online examination will be in two languages (English/Punjabi)
2. Above all the examination will be conducted for 100 marks.
3. Similarly the examination for the RA, ALM, ASSA will be conducted in a single paper. Therefore there will be only one exam conducted for this post.
4. Above all the examination for the Clerk will consist of two papers.

PSPCL Exam Pattern

Candidates should also know the PSPCL Exam pattern so that they can attempt the exam paper with ease and confidence. Before knowing the detailed syllabus, it is feasible to know the exam pattern. The detailed exam pattern is given below:

Exam Pattern for Revenue Accountant (RA)

In this paragraph, we will see the PSPCL Exam pattern for Revenue Accountant.

Sections	Total Number of Questions	Maximum Marks
Degree level finance and accounts- CA/ICWA	70	70
General Knowledge	10	10
Reasoning	10	10
English	10	10
Total	100	100

Exam Pattern for Junior Engineer/ ALM/ ASSA

In this paragraph, we will see the PSPCL Exam pattern for Junior Engineer/ ALM/ ASSA.

Sections	Total Number of Questions	Maximum Marks
Professional Course	70	70
General Knowledge	10	10
Reasoning	10	10
English	10	10
Total	100	100

Exam pattern for Lower Division Clerk

In this paragraph, we will see the PSPCL Exam pattern for Lower Division Clerk.

Sections	Total Number of Questions
Static + Current affairs, General Knowledge	20
Basic Computer knowledge	10
Logical Reasoning	25
Numerical Aptitude	25
General English	20
Total	100

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s)

Q1.What is the age criteria to apply for PSPCL Exam ?

A.  The Age Criteria is from 18 to 37 years.

Q2. What is the starting date of PSPCL  Registration ?

A. The Online Application for PSPCL Starts From 11 June.

Q3. How many vacancies are for PSPCL ALM Posts ?

A. Firstly, There are Almost 1700 Vacancies For PSPCL ALM Posts.

Q4. How to Apply for PSPCL  Exam ?

A.  You can Apply Through Online Official Website – Pspcl.in

Q5. What is the selection process for PSPCL  Exam?

A. However, it is based on the marks obtained from online examination.

Q6. What is the last date for the online registration process for PSPCL Recruitment 2021?

A. The online registration for PSPCL Recruitment 2021 is till 25th July 2021

Q7. What is the full form of PSPCL?

A. The full form of PSPCL is Punjab State Power Corporation Limited.

Q8. What are the documents required for PSPCL Exam?

A. Firstly, The documents required to apply for PSPCL Exam are:

• A photograph of the candidate
• The signature of the candidate.

Above all, after the publication of the final merit list, selected candidates will be called for Document Verification (DV). While appearing for DV, the candidate should produce documents proving their

• educational qualification
• caste certificates for candidates applied under the reservation category
• disability certificate for Person with Disability candidates, and
• Moreover, other such relevant documents for reservation categories.

Failure to produce valid documents may lead to the cancellation of candidature.

Q9. Are there any negative markings for wrong answers in the PSPCL exam?

A. Yes, there is negative marking for incorrect options in PSPCL exams. For instance 1/4th of the marks allotted for the question will be deducted for wrong answers. Above all the CBT exam questions are 1 mark questions, the marks deducted for incorrect answers will be 0.25.

Q10. Can I apply offline for the PSPCL 2021 recruitment?

A. No, you cannot apply offline for the PSPCL 2021 exam. In other Words the applications are available online only.