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PGCIL Syllabus and Exam Pattern

PGCIL Recruitment (Engineer Trainee / Diploma Trainee / Junior Officer)

Sections
6
Topics
23
Sub-topics
71
Stages
2
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The PGCIL (PGCIL Recruitment (Engineer Trainee / Diploma Trainee / Junior Officer)) syllabus is organised into 6 sections: Part II, Part I, Part I, Part I, Part I and Part I. Together they cover 23 topics and 71 sub-topics, tested in Part II — Aptitude and Part I — Technical (Discipline Specific). Below you will find every section's topics, the exam pattern and answers to common questions.

About the exam and pattern

Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (PGCIL) recruits Engineer Trainees (through GATE) and Diploma Trainees/Junior Officers (through CBT). Exam: Part I Technical (120 Qs) + Part II Aptitude (50 Qs). Disciplines: Electrical, Electronics, Civil, CS, Survey, HR, Finance.

Exam pattern: CBT (Part I + Part II) + Document Verification

Where the marks are

Share of total marks by section

Part I — Technical (Discipline Specific)

  • Part I20%120 marks · 120 Qs
  • Part I20%120 marks · 120 Qs
  • Part I20%120 marks · 120 Qs
  • Part I20%120 marks · 120 Qs
  • Part I20%120 marks · 120 Qs

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  • Quantitative Aptitude & Numerical Ability

  • Reasoning Ability

  • English Language

  • General Awareness

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Exam pattern at a glance

CBT (Part I + Part II) + Document Verification

PGCIL section-wise syllabus

Part II

Part II — Aptitude · 4 topics · 15 sub-topics

  • Quantitative Aptitude & Numerical Ability
  • Reasoning Ability
  • English Language
  • General Awareness
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Part I

Part I — Technical (Discipline Specific) · 4 topics · 13 sub-topics

  • Circuits & Electrical Machines
  • Power Systems
  • Control Systems & Power Electronics
  • Measurements, Analog & Digital Electronics
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Part I

Part I — Technical (Discipline Specific) · 4 topics · 13 sub-topics

  • Structural Engineering
  • Geotechnical Engineering & Surveying
  • Environmental & Transportation Engineering
  • Hydraulics & Construction Management
Full Part I syllabus

Part I

Part I — Technical (Discipline Specific) · 4 topics · 11 sub-topics

  • Analog & Digital Electronics
  • Communication & Signal Processing
  • Control Systems & Instrumentation
  • Microprocessors & Computer Networks
Full Part I syllabus

Part I

Part I — Technical (Discipline Specific) · 3 topics · 10 sub-topics

  • Surveying Fundamentals
  • Advanced Surveying
  • Modern Surveying Techniques
Full Part I syllabus

Part I

Part I — Technical (Discipline Specific) · 4 topics · 9 sub-topics

  • Data Structures & Algorithms
  • Operating Systems & Computer Networks
  • DBMS & Computer Architecture
  • Theory of Computation & Compiler Design
Full Part I syllabus

Frequently asked questions

What is the PGCIL syllabus?

The PGCIL syllabus has 6 sections: Part II, Part I, Part I, Part I, Part I and Part I. Together they cover 23 topics and 71 sub-topics.

What is the PGCIL exam pattern?

CBT (Part I + Part II) + Document Verification. Stages: Part II — Aptitude, Part I — Technical (Discipline Specific).

How many questions come from each PGCIL section?

Part II: 50 questions (50 marks); Part I: 120 questions (120 marks); Part I: 120 questions (120 marks); Part I: 120 questions (120 marks); Part I: 120 questions (120 marks); Part I: 120 questions (120 marks). Numbers can change with each notification.

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Is this the official PGCIL syllabus?

It is compiled from the official PGCIL notification and exam pattern for study purposes. The conducting body can change the syllabus, so always confirm with the latest official notification.

Compiled from official notifications for study purposes. Always confirm with the conducting body's latest notification.