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Key Facts: Maharashtra HSC Employability Skills (Technical) Exam

I4

Official MSBSHSE Technical Science subject code for Employability Skills (Employbility Skills in some board stats)

MSBSHSE HSC Technical Science subject code listings / subject-wise statistics

Technical Science

Stream grouping with I1–I5 (drawing, workshop science, trade theory, employability, practical) and related codes

Maharashtra HSC Technical Science subject list

35%

Common minimum passing floor per HSC subject under MSBSHSE

Maharashtra HSC pass-mark practice (~35% each subject)

NSQF/ITI themes

Content maps to common DGT CTS employability modules (communication, ICT, entrepreneurship, safety, green skills, job readiness)

DGT Employability Skills competency-based curriculum for CTS

English MCQ adaptation

This free local bank is not the official Higher Secondary paper format

OpenExamPrep practice policy

UPI / BHIM

Core digital-payments literacy themes in modern employability curricula

DGT/NSQF employability ICT and digital payment awareness topics

Maharashtra MSBSHSE HSC Technical Science Employability Skills (code I4) is a Class 12 board subject aligned with common ITI/NSQF employability themes—communication, self-management, ICT, entrepreneurship, safety, green skills, finance, teamwork, customer service, job search, digital payments, and civic workplace awareness—with ~35% pass floor. This free 2026 bank is an English MCQ study adaptation, not an official pure-MCQ paper replica.

Sample Maharashtra HSC Employability Skills (Technical) Practice Questions

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1In workplace communication, which element is the person who creates and sends a message?
A.Receiver
B.Channel
C.Sender
D.Noise
Explanation: The sender (encoder) creates and transmits the message. The receiver decodes it; the channel is the medium; noise is interference that can distort meaning.
2Which of the following is an example of non-verbal communication?
A.Writing an email
B.Making a phone call
C.Nodding the head while listening
D.Sending a text message
Explanation: Non-verbal communication includes body language, facial expression, posture, and gestures such as nodding. Emails, calls, and texts are verbal or written channels.
3Active listening primarily means:
A.Waiting for your turn to speak
B.Hearing only the words, not the tone
C.Fully concentrating, understanding, and responding thoughtfully
D.Interrupting to show interest
Explanation: Active listening means giving full attention, understanding the speaker's meaning, and responding appropriately. It is more than waiting to speak or hearing words alone.
4In a formal workplace email, the most professional salutation to an unknown hiring manager is usually:
A.Hey!
B.Yo manager
C.Dear Sir/Madam or Dear Hiring Manager
D.Whats up
Explanation: Formal emails use professional openings such as Dear Sir/Madam or Dear Hiring Manager. Casual greetings are inappropriate for formal job-related messages.
5Which barrier occurs when technical jargon is used with an audience that does not understand it?
A.Physical barrier
B.Semantic or language barrier
C.Organisational barrier only
D.Channel capacity barrier only
Explanation: Semantic or language barriers arise when words, jargon, or symbols are not shared or understood by the receiver. Jargon without explanation is a classic language barrier.
6Feedback in the communication process is best described as:
A.The original message only
B.The response of the receiver that shows understanding or reaction
C.Background noise only
D.The salary of the sender
Explanation: Feedback is the receiver's response that tells the sender whether the message was received and understood. It closes the communication loop.
7Maintaining appropriate eye contact during a workplace conversation mainly helps to:
A.Intimidate the other person
B.Show attention, confidence, and build trust
C.Avoid listening carefully
D.Replace the need for any verbal message
Explanation: Appropriate eye contact signals attention and confidence and helps build trust. Excessive staring can feel aggressive; complete avoidance can signal disinterest.
8Which practice improves telephone communication at work?
A.Speaking too fast to finish quickly
B.Mumbling to sound relaxed
C.Speaking clearly, identifying yourself, and confirming key points
D.Putting the caller on hold without notice repeatedly
Explanation: Effective phone communication needs clear speech, polite identification, and confirmation of details. Speed, mumbling, and unexplained holds create confusion.
9In the communication process, 'noise' refers to:
A.Only loud factory machines
B.Anything that distorts or interferes with the message
C.Only bad handwriting
D.Only salary discussions
Explanation: Noise means any interference—physical, psychological, semantic, or technical—that distorts or blocks the intended message, not only loud sounds.
10A closed-ended question is most useful when you need to:
A.Encourage a long detailed story always
B.Get a quick yes/no or specific short fact
C.Avoid any answer from the customer
D.Replace all listening
Explanation: Closed-ended questions invite short, specific answers (yes/no or a fact). Open-ended questions invite fuller explanation.

About the Maharashtra HSC Employability Skills (Technical) Exam

Maharashtra HSC Employability Skills under MSBSHSE is the Class 12 Technical Science subject (code I4; board statistics often spell the name Employbility Skills) that builds workplace-ready soft and life skills alongside technical trade training. Core themes include communication (verbal, non-verbal, listening, feedback, barriers); self-management (goals, time, stress, resilience); ICT basics (hardware, OS, Word/Excel, email, internet safety); entrepreneurship awareness (traits, self-employment, DIC/MUDRA concepts, project reports); green skills and environment (3Rs, segregation, energy conservation, 5S); basic Constitution of India and workplace civic values; financial literacy (budget, saving, credit, insurance awareness); occupational safety (PPE, hazards, first aid, fire/electrical safety); teamwork; customer service; job search and CV/interview concepts; and digital payments awareness (UPI, BHIM, QR, fraud safety). Official assessment is a Higher Secondary board component under the Technical Science scheme, commonly with about 35% required to pass HSC subjects. This free local bank provides English four-option MCQs for revision; pair it with textbooks, trade practice, mock interviews, and official materials via mahahsscboard.in.

Exam sponsor: Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education (MSBSHSE), Pune. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.

Assessment

Maharashtra Higher Secondary Employability Skills is an HSC (Class 12) Technical Science subject under MSBSHSE, Pune (subject code I4). Technical Science subject listings commonly include I1 Engineering Drawing, I2 Workshop Science & Calculation, I3 Trade Theory, I4 Employability Skills, I5 Trade Practical, and related I-series entries. Qualifying typically requires about 35% under general HSC subject rules. Content themes align with common ITI/NSQF employability skills areas: communication and behavioural skills; ICT literacy; entrepreneurship and support institutions; occupational safety, health and environment / green skills; financial literacy; teamwork and customer service; job search and CV/interview readiness; and digital payments awareness, plus basic workplace constitutional/civic values. English/Marathi medium materials may be used; this practice bank is an English-language MCQ study adaptation. Confirm current syllabus and circulars on mahahsscboard.in.

Time Limit

As per MSBSHSE HSC timetable

Passing Score

35%

Exam / Certification Fees

As notified by MSBSHSE and paid through affiliated junior colleges for regular and private/improvement sittings (no single fixed public subject fee for all categories).

Exam sponsor website

Fees, eligibility, and exam policies can change. Confirm them with the exam sponsor before applying or paying.

Our practice resources: topics covered

We aim to reflect publicly available exam outlines and topic information in our study resources. Coverage, format, and difficulty may differ from the actual exam, and we cannot guarantee that every detail is accurate or current. Confirm exam requirements, fees, and policies with the official exam sponsor.

~12% of this local bank

Communication Skills

Process, listening, non-verbal cues, barriers, email and phone etiquette.

~10% of this local bank

Self-Management

Self-awareness, prioritisation, SMART goals, stress and resilience.

~10% of this local bank

ICT Basics

Hardware, OS, Word/Excel, email, internet, cyber-safety.

~10% of this local bank

Entrepreneurship Awareness

Traits, self-employment, DIC/MUDRA, project report, market survey.

~8% of this local bank

Green Skills & Environment

3Rs, segregation, energy conservation, 5S, environmental ethics.

~6% of this local bank

Constitution & Workplace Civics Basics

Supreme law, rights/duties awareness, equality, dignity of labour.

~8% of this local bank

Financial Literacy Basics

Budget, saving, accounts, credit, tax/insurance awareness.

~10% of this local bank

Occupational Safety

PPE, hazards, first aid, electrical/fire safety, SDS.

~6% of this local bank

Teamwork

Collaboration, conflict, reliability, diversity, decisions.

~6% of this local bank

Customer Service

Greeting, probing, grievances, de-escalation, ethics.

~8% of this local bank

Job Search & CV Concepts

CV content, portals, interviews, apprenticeship awareness.

~6% of this local bank

Digital Payments Awareness

UPI, BHIM, QR, OTP safety, scam awareness.

Preparing for the Maharashtra HSC Employability Skills (Technical) Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: 35%
  • Assessment: Maharashtra Higher Secondary Employability Skills is an HSC (Class 12) Technical Science subject under MSBSHSE, Pune (subject code I4). Technical Science subject listings commonly include I1 Engineering Drawing, I2 Workshop Science & Calculation, I3 Trade Theory, I4 Employability Skills, I5 Trade Practical, and related I-series entries. Qualifying typically requires about 35% under general HSC subject rules. Content themes align with common ITI/NSQF employability skills areas: communication and behavioural skills; ICT literacy; entrepreneurship and support institutions; occupational safety, health and environment / green skills; financial literacy; teamwork and customer service; job search and CV/interview readiness; and digital payments awareness, plus basic workplace constitutional/civic values. English/Marathi medium materials may be used; this practice bank is an English-language MCQ study adaptation. Confirm current syllabus and circulars on mahahsscboard.in.
  • Time limit: As per MSBSHSE HSC timetable
  • Exam / certification fees: As notified by MSBSHSE and paid through affiliated junior colleges for regular and private/improvement sittings (no single fixed public subject fee for all categories). Official sources

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Maharashtra HSC Employability Skills (Technical): Suggested Study Strategy

1Build a one-page communication map: sender–message–channel–receiver–feedback and list three barriers with fixes.
2Draft a real one-page CV and a 60-second self-introduction; practise interview answers with situation–action–result examples.
3Make a safety chart: PPE types, physical/chemical/ergonomic hazards, first-aid priorities, and electrical/fire dos and don'ts.
4Map digital payment safety: never share OTP/UPI PIN; verify payee names; treat advance-fee 'prize' messages as scams.
5After MCQ concept checks, write short answers, revise entrepreneurship/DIC/MUDRA awareness without inventing exact rupee subsidy figures, and pair study with official MSBSHSE materials.

Frequently Asked Questions

How is Maharashtra HSC Employability Skills (Technical Science I4) officially examined?

It is examined under the Maharashtra Higher Secondary Certificate Examination as a Class 12 Technical Science subject (MSBSHSE subject code I4; board subject-wise statistics list Employbility Skills). Technical Science subjects commonly appear with I1–I5/I6 companions (drawing, workshop science, trade theory, employability skills, trade practical). Candidates generally need about 35% under HSC subject rules to pass. Confirm the year's syllabus, timetable, and circulars on mahahsscboard.in.

Is this practice bank the same format as the official HSC I4 paper?

No. Official MSBSHSE Technical Science assessment follows the Higher Secondary scheme for the year and may include theory and practical/oral elements as applicable. This bank is an English-language multiple-choice study adaptation for employability concepts only — not an official translation, blueprint replica, or full board simulation.

What syllabus does this bank follow?

It is aligned to Maharashtra HSC / Class 12 Technical Science Employability Skills (subject code I4) themes that match common ITI/NSQF employability curriculum areas: communication, self-management, ICT, entrepreneurship, green skills/environment, basic Constitution/workplace civics, financial literacy, occupational safety, teamwork, customer service, job search/CV, and digital payments. Always confirm the current MSBSHSE syllabus for your year.

What is the pass mark for Maharashtra HSC Technical I4?

MSBSHSE commonly requires a minimum of about 35% in each subject out of the full subject total with theory and practical/project components as applicable. Always verify the current Higher Secondary notification for your sitting.

What is the official subject code for HSC Employability Skills (Technical Science)?

MSBSHSE lists Employability Skills as Technical Science subject code I4 (statistics often spell it Employbility Skills). Confirm against your college subject registration and admit card.

Where should I check official syllabus, papers, and results?

Use the MSBSHSE site at mahahsscboard.in for circulars and question papers, mahahsscboard.org/hscsub.htm for subject codes, DGT/Bharat Skills employability materials for complementary curriculum themes, and your divisional board portals for results and hall tickets.