NPCIL Syllabus 2024 Check syllabus and Exam Pattern For Various Posts Here
by Tamilarasi S | Updated Jun 12, 2024


NPCIL Syllabus 2024 Overview
The Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL) will conduct an Online Written Examination for various posts such as Nurse, Stipendiary Trainee/ Scientific Assistant, Pharmacist, Operation Theatre Assistant (Technician-B), Stipendiary Trainee/ Technician, Assistant Grade, and Steno Grade. The detailed syllabus and exam pattern for each post is outlined below.
NPCIL Exam Pattern 2024
1. Nurse, Operation Theatre Assistant, Pharmacist
- Exam Structure: 50 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
- Duration: 1 Hour
- Scoring: 3 marks for each correct answer, 1 mark deducted for each incorrect answer
Topics |
No. of Questions |
Marks |
Duration |
Mathematics |
20 |
150 |
1 Hour |
Science |
20 |
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General Awareness |
10 |
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Total |
50 |
2. Stipendiary Trainee/ Scientific Assistant
- Exam Structure: 80 MCQs divided into two parts
- Duration: 1 Hour
- Scoring: 3 marks for each correct answer, 1 mark deducted for each incorrect answer
Part |
Topics |
No. of Questions |
Duration |
1 |
English |
20 |
1 Hour |
General Awareness |
20 |
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Quantitative Aptitude |
20 |
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2 |
Respective Discipline |
60 |
3. Stipendiary Trainee/ Technician
- Exam Structure: 50 MCQs
- Duration: 1 Hour
- Scoring: 3 marks for each correct answer, 1 mark deducted for each incorrect answer
Topics |
No. of Questions |
Marks |
Duration |
Mathematics |
20 |
150 |
1 Hour |
Science |
20 |
||
General Awareness |
10 |
||
Total |
50 |
4. Assistant, Steno
- Exam Structure: 50 MCQs
- Duration: 1 Hour
- Scoring: 3 marks for each correct answer, 1 mark deducted for each incorrect answer
Topics |
No. of Questions |
Marks |
Duration |
General Knowledge & Current Affairs |
25 |
150 |
1 Hour |
Computer Knowledge |
15 |
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English |
10 |
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Total |
50 |
NPCIL Syllabus 2024
The syllabus is divided into different sections for various posts. Candidates should focus on high-weightage topics first for better scores.
Computer Knowledge
- MS Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Project, Publisher, Visio, Outlook
- Introduction to Computer Science
- Boolean Algebra
- Computer Networks
- Database Management System
- Data Structures
- Emerging Technologies and Web Publishing
- Internet
- Workplace Productivity Tools
English
- Reading Comprehension
- Jumbled Sentences
- Phrase Replacement
- One Word Substitution
- Error Spotting
- Sentence Improvement
- Cloze Test
- Fill in the Blanks
- Wrongly Spelt Words
- Active and Passive Voice
- Direct and Indirect Speech
Mathematics
- Relations and Functions
- Logarithms
- Complex Numbers
- Quadratic Equations
- Sequences and Series
- Trigonometry
- Cartesian Coordinates
- Statistics
- Differentiation
- Three-Dimensional Geometry
- Straight Lines
- Circles
- Conic Sections
- Permutations and Combinations
- Vectors
- Exponential and Logarithmic Series
- Set Theory
- Probability
- Limits and Continuity
- Applications of Derivatives
- Indefinite and Definite Integrals
- Binomial Theorem
- Matrices
- Determinants
Science
- Physical World and Measurement
- Organic Chemistry
- Atomic Nucleus / Solid and Semiconductor Devices
- Optics
- Electromagnetic Waves
- Mechanics of Solids and Fluids
- Food
- Electromagnetic Induction and Alternating Current
- Metals and Non-Metals
- Laws of Motion
- Computer Science
- Physiology and Human Diseases
- Kinematics and Current Events
- Electrostatics
- Magnetic Effects of Current and Magnetism
- Work, Energy, and Power
- Principles of Communication
- Nutrition and Health
- Dual Nature of Matter and Radiation
- Heat Thermodynamics
General Awareness/ General Knowledge/ Current Affairs
- Directions
- Arithmetical Reasoning
- Judgment
- Problem-Solving
- Number Series
- Syllogistic Reasoning
- Decision Making
- Visual Memory
- Analogies
- Non-Verbal Series
- Mirror Images
- Cubes and Dice
- Coding-Decoding
- Alphabet Series
- Clocks & Calendars
Quantitative Aptitude
- Simplification
- Pie Chart
- Geometry
- Fundamental Arithmetical Operations
- Algebra
- Data Interpretation
- Number System
- Profit & Loss
- Problems on Ages
- HCF & LCM
- Simple & Compound Interest
- Bar Graph
- Time & Speed
- Pictorial Graphs
- Average
- Percentages
- Time & Work
- Statistical Charts
- Mensuration
- Trigonometry
- Area
- Investment
Respective Discipline
Computer Science Engineering
- C++
- Operating Systems (DOS)
- PHP
- MS SQL Server
- Oracle PL/SQL Architecture
- ASP.NET
- ADO.NET
- Java & JavaScript
- Manageable switch/router & wireless LAN with network security
- Firewall & antivirus
- UML
- Object-Oriented Designing
- Proposing and creating architecture and re-usable libraries in .NET
- JavaScript
- Networking with LAN/WAN
- Novel
- Window OS client & server & Linux OS client & server
- Web Services
- Window Services
- JSON
- Grid Computing, Distributed OS
- Image processing, Digital signal processing
- Image processing
- VLSI
- Embedded System
Mechanical Engineering
- Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning
- Engineering Materials
- Metal Casting
- Turbomachinery
- Operations
- Thermodynamics
- Numerical Methods
- Strength of Materials
- Operations Research
- Tool Engineering
- Vector Calculus
- Design of Machine Elements
- Calculus
- Joining Processes
- Forming Processes
- Fluid Mechanics
- Probability & Statistics
- Engineering Mechanics
- Differential Equations
- Theory of Machines
Electrical Engineering
- Network Analysis
- Analog and Digital Electronics
- Electromagnetic Theory
- Instrumentation
- Electronics Devices
- Machines
- Control Systems
- Power Systems
- Power System Protection
- Switchgear and Protection
- Power System Analysis & Control
- Utilization of Energy
- Power Electronics & Drives
Electronics Engineering
- Analog Communications
- Power Electronics & Drives
- Digital Communications
- Advanced Communications
- Circuit Theory/ Digital Electronics
- Analog Electronics
- Basic Electronics/ Power Electronics
- Computer Hardware
- Measurement & Instrumentation
- Microprocessors & Microcontrollers
- Industrial Electronics
Civil Engineering
- Building Design and Drawing
- Building Technology
- Construction Management and Quantity Surveying
- Economics and Management
- Environmental Engineering
- Environmental Studies in Civil Engineering
- Functional Design of Buildings
- Geomatics
- Geosciences
- Geotechnology
- Mechanics of Fluids
- Mechanics of Solids
- Open Channel Hydraulics and Hydrology
- Structural Analysis
- Structural Design
- Surveying
- Transportation Engineering
- Water Resources Engineering
Instrumentation
- Basics of Circuits and Measurement Systems
- Analog Electronics
- Digital Electronics
- Signals, Systems, and Communications
- Electrical and Electronic Measurements
- Control Systems and Process Control
- Analytical, Optical, and Biomedical Instrumentation
Industrial Safety
- Safety, Health & Environmental Management
- Safety Engineering
- Safety Legislation
- Occupational Health & Industrial Hygiene
- Risk Management & Permit to Work System
- Controlling Environment Pollution
Physics
- Electromagnetic Induction and Alternating Current
- Atomic Nucleus/ Solid and Semiconductor Devices
- Kinematics
- Organic Chemistry
- Metals and Non-Metals
- Dual Nature of Matter and Radiations
- Physical World and Measurement
- Optics
- Nutrition and Health
- Electromagnetic Waves
- Principles of Communication
- Heat Thermodynamics
- Motion of System of Particles & Rigid Body
- Laws of Motion
- Magnetic Effect of Current and Magnetism
- Mechanics of Solids and Fluids
- Electrostatics
- Physiology and Human Diseases
- Work, Energy, and Power
Chemical Engineering
- Physical Chemistry
- Inorganic Chemistry
- Organic Chemistry
- Atomic Structure
- Chemical Bonding
- States of Matter & Ionic Equilibrium
- Thermodynamics & its Applications
- Oxygen Containing Functional Groups
- Electrochemistry
- Organic Molecules