JKSSB JE Electrical Syllabus - Subject-wise Detailed Breakdown
1. Basic Concepts
- Concepts of resistance, inductance, capacitance
- Voltage, current, power, energy
- Basics of AC and DC
- Power factor, RMS and average value
- Frequency and waveform types
2. Circuit Theory
- Ohms Law, Kirchhoffs Laws
- Network Theorems: Thevenins, Nortons, Superposition, Maximum Power Transfer
- Mesh and Nodal Analysis
- Star-Delta Transformations
- AC & DC circuits analysis (steady-state)
3. Electrical Machines
- DC Machines: Construction, Working, Characteristics
- Transformers: Types, Working Principle, Testing
- Induction Motors: Types (Single-phase and Three-phase), Starting methods
- Synchronous Machines: Alternators, Synchronization
- Losses and Efficiency in Machines
4. Measurement and Instrumentation
- Types of Instruments: PMMC, MI, Dynamometer, Induction type
- Measurement of power, energy, current, voltage
- Use of wattmeter, energy meter
- Instrument Transformers (CTs & PTs)
- Errors and Calibration
5. Generation, Transmission, and Distribution
- Power generation methods: Thermal, Hydro, Nuclear, Renewable
- Line Parameters: Resistance, Inductance, Capacitance
- Transmission Lines: Types, Performance, Regulation
- Substations: Types, Layouts
- Earthing and Grounding
- Distribution Systems
6. Estimation and Costing
- Wiring systems and methods
- Estimating materials for domestic and industrial wiring
- Cost calculation and tendering process
- IE Rules related to wiring
7. Utilization of Electrical Energy
- Electric heating and welding
- Illumination: Laws of illumination, Light sources, Luminous flux
- Electric traction: Types of traction, speed-time curve
- Domestic and Industrial Applications
8. Basic Electronics
- Semiconductor theory: Diodes, Transistors, FETs
- Rectifiers and Filters
- Transistor Amplifiers
- Logic Gates: AND, OR, NOT, NAND, NOR
- Boolean Algebra
- Number Systems: Binary, Octal, Hexadecimal
9. Power Electronics
- Power Devices: SCR, TRIAC, DIAC, MOSFET, IGBT
- Converters: AC-DC, DC-DC
- Inverters and Choppers
- Applications in motor control and UPS
10. Electrical Drawing
- Symbols and diagrams as per BIS
- Wiring diagrams for motors and appliances
- Single line diagram of power systems
11. Renewable Energy & Environmental Issues
- Solar, Wind, Biomass, and other renewable sources
- Environmental effects of electrical installations
- Energy efficiency and conservation
12. Safety & Electrical Engineering Practices
- Electrical safety rules and first aid
- Shock hazards, earthing and protection
- Fire extinguishers and safety equipment