THDC JE study guide
THDC JE · Work through your exam, one topic at a time.
The THDC Junior Engineer (JE) recruitment examination is the screening and selection test used by THDC India Limited, a public-sector hydroelectric power producer, when it hires junior engineers into its technical streams. It is aimed at diploma or degree holders in civil, electrical, mechanical, or electronics and instrumentation engineering who want a staff-level technical role in hydro generation, construction, or plant O&M. The THDC JE study guide has 7 sections and about 1,992 words.
01Engineering Discipline: Civil, Electrical, Mechanical and Electronics & Instrumentation
The Engineering Discipline paper is the technical core of the THDC JE selection and is attempted in the branch you apply for-Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, or Electronics & Instrumentation. Questions stay at diploma/degree fundamentals: definitions, units, simple design checks and standard values, not detailed consultancy design.
322 words, about 2 min02Quantitative Aptitude and Numerical Ability
The Quantitative Aptitude and Numerical Ability section checks speed and accuracy on school-level arithmetic. THDC JE papers favour percentage, ratio, average, time–speed–distance, time and work, simple and compound interest, mensuration and data interpretation.
284 words, about 1 min03Reasoning and General Intelligence
Reasoning and General Intelligence tests pattern recognition rather than memorised facts. The recurring types are number and letter series, coding–decoding, analogy, syllogism, blood relations, direction sense, seating arrangement and non-verbal figures.
290 words, about 1 min04General Awareness
General Awareness in the THDC JE exam is static general knowledge with a strong Indian-public-sector and hydropower flavour. Expect Indian polity, geography (rivers, dams, national parks), modern history, basic economics, general science, and Uttarakhand-specific facts.
273 words, about 1 min05Current Affairs and General Knowledge
Current Affairs and General Knowledge rewards a structured reading habit, not last-minute cramming. The paper mixes national schemes, appointments, awards, sports, defence exercises and international organisations with power-sector developments.
274 words, about 1 min06English Language and Comprehension
The English Language and Comprehension section tests standard written English: grammar, vocabulary, sentence structure and reading comprehension. Typical items are error spotting, fill in the blanks, synonyms and antonyms, idioms, one-word substitution, sentence rearrangement (para jumbles), and a short passage with direct questions.
291 words, about 1 min07Basic Computer Knowledge and Awareness
Basic Computer Knowledge and Awareness checks everyday digital literacy rather than programming. Expect hardware and software basics, memory, operating-system functions, MS Office, internet and networking terms, and cyber-safety.
258 words, about 1 min