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100 marks

Trade Theory summative paper (objective MCQ)

NQR Electrician CITS assessment table

100 marks

Training Methodology theory paper (objective MCQ)

NQR Electrician CITS assessment table

40%

Minimum pass in each theory subject

NQR/DGT CITS pass regulation

₹2,420 / ₹920

NSTI annual fee General-OBC / SC-ST-PH-EWS (2026–27 prospectus)

NIMI CITS 2026–27 Prospectus

1 year

CITS programme duration (1,600 notional hours)

DGT Electrician (CITS) curriculum

CITS Electrician (DGT) ends with separate 100-mark objective theory papers in Trade Theory and Training Methodology (40% pass each) plus 60%-pass practicals. NSTI annual fee is ₹2,420 (General) or ₹920 (reserved categories). This free 100-question bank weights ~70% Electrician trade theory and ~30% instructor pedagogy.

Sample CITS Electrician (Theory) Practice Questions

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1Which fire extinguisher type is most appropriate for an electrical panel fire where the power cannot be immediately isolated?

A.Water jet extinguisher

B.Foam extinguisher on live conductors

C.Sand only for all electrical fires

D.CO2 or dry-powder extinguisher

Explanation: CO2 and dry-powder extinguishers are suitable for electrical fires because they do not conduct electricity through the agent stream. Water and foam conduct current and risk shock if applied to energised equipment.

2Under typical ITI workshop OSH practice, a yellow-and-black striped floor marking indicates:

A.A caution or warning hazard zone

B.Safe walkway only

C.Fire assembly point

D.Mandatory PPE zone

Explanation: Yellow and black striping is a warning colour combination indicating caution—hazards such as moving equipment edges or restricted areas.

3Before working on a motor terminal box, the first electrical safety step is to:

A.Short the terminals with a screwdriver

B.Wear cotton gloves only

C.Spray contact cleaner on live terminals

D.Isolate, lock-out/tag-out and verify dead with a tester

Explanation: Safe electrical work requires isolation from supply, lock-out/tag-out, and verification of absence of voltage with an approved tester before touching conductors.

4Used transformer oil contaminated with unknown chemistry in an NSTI workshop should be:

A.Collected and sent for authorised hazardous-waste disposal

B.Poured into the institute drain

C.Burned in the open yard

D.Mixed with coolant for reuse

Explanation: Transformer oil is hazardous waste when contaminated. Authorised disposal prevents soil and water contamination.

5The purpose of a residual current device (RCCB/ELCB) in a workshop DB is to:

A.Measure power factor only

B.Detect earth-leakage current and trip to reduce shock risk

C.Increase supply voltage during motor starting

D.Convert AC to DC for tools

Explanation: RCCBs trip when leakage current exceeds the rated sensitivity, limiting electric shock duration.

65S housekeeping in an electrical workshop places frequently used testers:

A.Only on the floor near machines

B.Randomly in any drawer

C.Locked away so trainees cannot access them

D.At a defined location after sorting unneeded items

Explanation: 5S includes Sort, Set in order, Shine, Standardise and Sustain. Defined tool locations improve safety and efficiency.

7First aid for a conscious electric-shock victim requires:

A.Apply oil on burns before isolating

B.Use wet hands to pull them from live conductors

C.Ensure area is safe, isolate supply, call help, monitor until medical aid

D.Give water and resume work

Explanation: Shock response prioritises scene safety, isolation, summoning help and monitoring until professionals arrive.

8According to Ohm's law, if voltage across a resistor is 230 V and resistance is 46 Ω, the current is:

A.2.3 A

B.5 A

C.10 A

D.46 A

Explanation: I = V/R = 230/46 = 5 A.

9Two 100 Ω resistors in parallel have an equivalent resistance of:

A.50 Ω

B.25 Ω

C.200 Ω

D.100 Ω

Explanation: Parallel: 1/R = 1/100 + 1/100 = 2/100, so R = 50 Ω.

10The unit of electrical power in SI is:

A.Coulomb

B.Volt-ampere reactive only

C.Ohm

D.Watt (W)

Explanation: Power in watts equals joules per second; P = VI for DC resistive loads.

About the CITS Electrician (Theory) Exam

CITS Electrician prepares NTC/NAC/diploma/degree holders to instruct Electrician and Wireman CTS trades at ITIs. The programme combines advanced trade technology with training methodology and engineering subjects. Successful summative theory and practical performance leads to the National Craft Instructor Certificate (NCIC) awarded by DGT.

Assessment

One-year CITS Electrician programme (1,600 notional hours) at NSTIs/IToTs: Trade Technology (640 h practical + 240 h theory), Engineering Technology (WCS 80 h + Drawing 120 h) and Training Methodology (320 h practical + 200 h theory). Summative assessment awards NCIC on passing Trade Theory (100 marks), Trade Practical (200 marks), TM Theory (100 marks), TM Practical (200 marks) plus internal/formative components per NQR marking scheme. Theory papers use objective MCQs; practicals are workshop demonstrations at NSTI/IToT.

Time Limit

Per-paper duration is scheduled by DGT/institute for the All India Trade Test for Craft Instructor; not fixed in the public NQR marking table. Practise each 100-mark theory block in 90–120 minutes.

Passing Score

Theory: 40% minimum (40/100) in Trade Theory and in TM Theory. Practical and formative: 60% minimum in Trade Practical, TM Practical and internal assessment. No grace marks (DGT/NQR CITS pass regulation).

Exam Fee

Course fee at NSTI (CITS 2026–27 prospectus): ₹2,420/year General/OBC; ₹920/year SC/ST/PH/EWS. AICET entrance: ₹300 General / ₹200 SC/ST/PH/EWS/Women. No separate published fee per CITS summative theory paper. (Directorate General of Training (DGT), Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship)

CITS Electrician (Theory) Exam Content Outline

70%

Electrician Trade Theory

Safety, fundamentals, instruments, wiring/earthing, batteries/solar, illumination, appliances, DC/AC machines, transformers, alternators, control circuits, winding, power electronics and EV charging per DGT Electrician (CITS) learning outcomes.

30%

Training Methodology Theory

Instructor roles, Bloom/andragogy, lesson planning, demonstration, assessment blueprints, formative/summative tests, micro-teaching, inclusive practice and NCIC requirements.

How to Pass the CITS Electrician (Theory) Exam

What You Need to Know

Passing score: Theory: 40% minimum (40/100) in Trade Theory and in TM Theory. Practical and formative: 60% minimum in Trade Practical, TM Practical and internal assessment. No grace marks (DGT/NQR CITS pass regulation).
Assessment: One-year CITS Electrician programme (1,600 notional hours) at NSTIs/IToTs: Trade Technology (640 h practical + 240 h theory), Engineering Technology (WCS 80 h + Drawing 120 h) and Training Methodology (320 h practical + 200 h theory). Summative assessment awards NCIC on passing Trade Theory (100 marks), Trade Practical (200 marks), TM Theory (100 marks), TM Practical (200 marks) plus internal/formative components per NQR marking scheme. Theory papers use objective MCQs; practicals are workshop demonstrations at NSTI/IToT.
Time limit: Per-paper duration is scheduled by DGT/institute for the All India Trade Test for Craft Instructor; not fixed in the public NQR marking table. Practise each 100-mark theory block in 90–120 minutes.
Exam fee: Course fee at NSTI (CITS 2026–27 prospectus): ₹2,420/year General/OBC; ₹920/year SC/ST/PH/EWS. AICET entrance: ₹300 General / ₹200 SC/ST/PH/EWS/Women. No separate published fee per CITS summative theory paper.

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CITS Electrician (Theory) Study Tips from Top Performers

1Download the DGT Electrician (CITS) syllabus and BharatSkills TM modules—map each learning outcome to trade-theory or TM revision notes.

2Revise workshop safety, earthing, motor control and measurement topics—they anchor the Trade Theory paper.

3Practise lesson-plan objectives, demonstration steps and assessment blueprints for the TM Theory paper.

4Time yourself on 100-question blocks (90–120 minutes) to build CBT stamina for each theory paper.

5Pair this bank with institute formative tests; internal assessment contributes to the final NCIC marking scheme.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CITS Electrician theory exam pattern?

Per the NQR/DGT CITS assessment scheme, summative theory examinations include a 100-mark Trade Theory paper (Electrician trade technology) and a 100-mark Training Methodology theory paper. Both use objective-type questions. Engineering Technology subjects (Workshop Calculation & Science and Engineering Drawing) are assessed separately.

What are the pass marks for CITS Electrician theory?

Minimum 40% (40 marks out of 100) in Trade Theory and in TM Theory. Trade Practical, TM Practical and formative/internal assessment require 60%. DGT specifies no grace marks.

How is CITS Electrician different from AICET?

AICET is the national entrance test for CITS admission (trade CTS theory plus aptitude). CITS Electrician theory exams are summative assessments during the one-year instructor training programme leading to NCIC certification.

What qualification does CITS Electrician lead to?

On successful completion of training and the All India Trade Test for Craft Instructor, DGT awards the National Craft Instructor Certificate (NCIC) in the Electrician CITS trade, qualifying you to instruct Electrician/Wireman CTS programmes.

Does this practice bank include practical exam tasks?

No. Trade Practical (200 marks) and TM Practical (200 marks) are demonstrated in NSTI/IToT workshops. This bank covers trade-theory and training-methodology MCQ revision only.