HPSC Safety Officer Syllabus 2026 - Quick Overview
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Haryana Public Service Commission (HPSC), Panchkula |
| Post | Safety Officer |
| Department | HPGCL, Power Department, Haryana |
| Advertisement No. | 05/2025 (published 26.06.2025) |
| Announcement date | 28 September 2026 |
| Stages | Subject Knowledge Test and Interview |
| Official Website | hpsc.gov.in |
Stage 1: Subject Knowledge Test
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Duration | 3 hours |
| Total marks | 150 |
| Type of paper | Subjective |
| Language | English |
| Minimum marks for interview | 35% |
| Candidates called for interview | 3 times the advertised posts, including bracketed candidates, if any, provided they secure the 35% cut-off |
| Weightage | 87.5% |
Important Notes from HPSC
- Attendance at each stage is mandatory.
- The final merit list is prepared by adding the marks of the Subject Knowledge Test and the interview.
1. National and International Scenario of Skill Development
- Vocational Education System in India
- Current National Policy on Skill Development in India
- Objective and need for skill development in India
- Recommendations of various committees on vocational education
- Scope of skill development
2. Academic and Administrative Management
- Organisation structure of Government ITIs
- Reporting systems, reporting authorities and general administration
- Problem-solving techniques, personal management, value analysis, faculty norms
3. Skill Development Schemes
- Central and State Government schemes such as the Craftsmen Training Scheme
- Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY), National Skill Qualification Framework (NSQF), State skilling schemes
- Crafts Instructor Training Schemes (CITS)
- National Apprentice Promotion Scheme (NAPS)
- SANKALP Scheme, STRIVE Scheme
4. Engineering Mechanics and Engineering Drawing
- Force and system of forces, equilibrium of rigid bodies, free body diagram, Lami's theorem
- Laws of Coulomb friction, equilibrium of bodies involving dry friction, belt friction
- Centre of gravity and moment of inertia
- Engineering graphics and technical drawing: drawing equipment and instruments, conventions, dimensioning, scales
- Theory of projection of planes and solids, orthographic projection
5. Fundamentals of Thermal Science
- Introduction to thermodynamics, properties, forms of energy, thermodynamic systems, steady flow systems
- Types of work, thermodynamic processes, laws of thermodynamics, Carnot theorem
- Concept of enthalpy and entropy
- I.C. engines: two-stroke and four-stroke S.I. and C.I. engines, Otto cycle, Diesel cycle
- Basic idea of refrigeration and air conditioning cycle
6. Basic Knowledge of Workshop Science
- Measuring instruments and gauges, introduction to manufacturing processes, basic terminology
- Materials: engineering materials, properties, nomenclature, basics of heat treatment
- Fitting: tools, measuring and marking, sawing, filing, tapping and die, introduction to drills
- Casting: pattern types, moulding sand and its properties, casting process and defects
7. Basic Electrical Science
- Transformers: construction, EMF equation, rating, phasor diagram on no-load and loaded conditions
9. Civil
- Units of fluid properties, types of fluid and flow, flow measurement
- Tests on water and waste water, Environment Protection Act, sources of air pollution, National Clean Air Programme
Points to Note About the Syllabus
- Weightage of each section and the number of questions are not available in the announcement.
Recruitment Details (From Third-Party Coverage of Advt. No. 05/2025)
| Detail | Reported information |
|---|---|
| Vacancies | 1 post |
| Application window | 30 June to 20 July 2025 |
| Age limit | 18 to 42 years |
| Qualification | Engineering or technology degree with at least 2 years' supervisory factory experience, or a Physics or Chemistry degree with at least 5 years' supervisory factory experience |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement published | 26 June 2025 |
| Scheme and syllabus announced | 28 September 2026 |