Knowing what to prepare for the CPRI Technician Grade 1 Exam 2026 is very helpful. The Central Power Research Institute (CPRI) has released a Computer Based Test (CBT) for recruitment to Technician Grade 1. The Central Power Research Institute (CPRI) has announced a Computer Based Test (CBT) for recruitment to the post of Technician Grade 1 (Technician) in Advertisement No. CPRI/06/2026. The exam paper is of general aptitude and questions from the candidate's ITI trade.
The Electrical or Mechanical trade candidates can make use of the CPRI Technician Grade 1 Syllabus 2026 to prepare in a systematic way. The aspirants can allocate their study time to various topics based on their strengths and the number of questions, difficulty level.
What is CPRI Technician Grade 1 Question Paper Pattern?
| Examination Component | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks |
| Intelligence & Reasoning | 15 | 15 |
| General Awareness | 15 | 15 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 15 | 15 |
| English Language & Comprehension | 15 | 15 |
| Trade-Based Questions | 40 | 40 |
| Overall | 100 | 100 |
The test is conducted online in CBT format. Candidates are also advised that 0.25 marks will be deducted for every wrong answer.
Understand the General Sections of the CPRI Technician Syllabus
There are 4 general sections, which make up 60 questions. The subjects can be taught concurrently with technical studies, not in the last few weeks.
- Intelligence & Reasoning
Logical relationships, patterns and basic problem-solving are the focus of the questions in this section. The candidates should answer questions based on analogy, classification, coding-decoding, series, blood relations, directions, ranking, syllogism, Venn diagrams, statement-based reasoning and non-verbal reasoning.
The key to Reasoning is to practice questions regularly. If the fundamental concepts are understood, then the candidate should gradually try to solve the questions within a stipulated time.
- General Awareness
General Awareness will need both static knowledge and awareness of the recent developments. The preparation area consists of Indian history, geography, polity, economy, general science, sports, awards, important days, books and authors, government schemes and science and technology. Information should be updated from time to time in current affairs as it keeps changing nearer to the examination.
- Quantitative Aptitude
Quantitative Aptitude is the concept of mathematics which is fundamental in competitive exams. The important topics are number systems, simplification of surd, percentage, ratio and proportion, average, profit and loss, interest, time and work, speed and distance, algebra, geometry, mensuration, probability and statistics, and data interpretation.
Candidates should keep a formula book and repeatedly solve questions in topics that require more time to calculate.
- English Language & Comprehension
English section includes grammar, vocabulary and comprehension questions. Candidates are required to prepare the following topics: Error Detection, Sentence Improvement, Fill in the blanks, Synonyms, Antonyms, Idioms & Phrases, One word substitution, Spelling, Active & Passive voice, Direct & Indirect speech, cloze test, and reading comprehension.
Candidates are required to practice daily for short periods of time and read regularly to improve accuracy in the vocabulary and grammar based questions.
Trade Section: Where Technical Preparation Matters
ITI trade section has 40 marks which is a heavy weightage in CPRI Technician Grade 1 question paper. Candidates should thus make a systematic preparation of the technical part rather than merely relying on general competitive-exam preparation.
The two relevant trades have the following broad divisions of the area of importance:
| Trade | Major Preparation Areas |
| Electrician | Electrical fundamentals, circuits, Ohm's and Kirchhoff's laws, AC/DC, measurements, wiring, machines, transformers, motors, three-phase systems, cables, earthing, batteries, switchgear, protection, basic electronics and electrical safety |
| Mechanical | Mechanical fundamentals, engineering drawing, workshop calculations, materials, measuring instruments, tools, fitting, machining, lathe, drilling, grinding, welding, maintenance, lubrication, bearings, fasteners, hydraulics, pneumatics and workshop safety |
While preparing these subjects, candidates are advised to use their ITI level concepts and put extra focus on various formulas, diagrams, machines and tools, and their practical applications.
How to Plan the Last Phase of CPRI Technician Preparation?
It is important to gradually focus revision and testing on the examination as the exam approaches, while simultaneously learning new concepts.
Some of the following elements can be included in a helpful revision cycle:
- Revising technical formulas, definitions and important concepts.
- Solving Mixed Reasoning and Quantitative Aptitude sets.
- Revising Current affairs and Static General Awareness.
- Practicing English grammar and vocabulary questions.
- Attempting full-length CBT practice tests.
Candidates should also reflect on their performance in the mock test rather than just the marks obtained. The questions that were not correctly answered are because of lack of understanding and should be revisited, and the questions that took too much time should be practised separately.
Why Solving Practice Questions Matters?
CPRI Technician Grade 1 Exam syllabus is just the initial step in preparation. Objective questions give candidates insight into the conversion of concepts into examination questions.
Candidates are encouraged to practice questions on electrical circuits, machines, measurements, mechanical tools, workshop practices, engineering materials and other trade specific concepts for the technical subjects. Practice can also give an indication of what areas need to be worked on further.
EA Publications offers examination oriented study material which candidates can refer to while preparing for their courses to reinforce their conceptual knowledge and objective-question practice.
FAQs
- How many minutes are in the CPRI Technician Grade 1 exam?
The CPRI Technician Grade 1 Computer-Based Exam will be timed at 90 minutes.
- What will the mark scheme be for the trade section?
The trade specific portion of the ITI is the biggest portion with 40 questions of 40 marks.
- Does the CPRI Technician Grade 1 CBT have negative marking?
Yes. Candidates are reminded that in the exam 0.25 marks will be deducted for all wrong answers.
