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Key Facts: Punjab PSEB Matric NSQF Automotive (EV Service Assistant) Exam

PSEB NSQF trade code for Automotive (Electric Vehicle Service Assistant)

PSEB Scheme of Studies Class X

40 + 50 + 10

Theory + Practical + INA (total 100)

PSEB Scheme of Studies Class X — Automotive (78)

10 + 30

Employability Skills + Vocational Skills within theory

PSEB Class 10 Automotive EV Service Assistant syllabus 2026–27

ASC/Q1435

Qualification Pack reference for Electric Vehicle Service Assistant in the PSSCIVE LO curriculum

PSSCIVE Electric Vehicle Service Assistant curriculum

Electric Vehicle Service Assistant

Official job role for this NSQF trade

PSEB Automotive syllabus / Scheme of Studies

33% / 25%

Typical aggregate pass / minimum theory threshold

PSEB Scheme of Studies passing criteria (confirm current circular)

NSQF Level 3

Job-role curriculum level stated in the PSSCIVE course overview for Grades 9–10

PSSCIVE Electric Vehicle Service Assistant curriculum course overview

English MCQ adaptation

This free local bank is not the official mixed paper or practical/HV skill exam

OpenExamPrep practice policy

PSEB Matric Automotive (code 78) is a Class 10 NSQF trade for Electric Vehicle Service Assistant: Theory 40 + Practical 50 + INA 10 = 100. Pass is commonly 33% aggregate with ≥25% theory. Fees are paid through schools. This free 2026 bank is an English MCQ theory adaptation—not an official paper or practical/HV skill substitute.

Sample Punjab PSEB Matric NSQF Automotive (EV Service Assistant) Practice Questions

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1What is a primary environmental advantage of electric vehicles over conventional internal combustion engine vehicles?

A.They always use more fossil fuel per kilometre

B.They produce zero tailpipe exhaust emissions during operation

C.They require more engine oil changes every week

D.They must burn diesel to charge the cabin heater only

Explanation: Battery electric vehicles produce no tailpipe exhaust gases while driving, which reduces local air pollutants compared with petrol/diesel vehicles. Grid electricity source still matters for full life-cycle emissions, but the tailpipe advantage is a core EV benefit taught in NSQF EV foundations.

2In the NSQF Electric Vehicle Service Assistant pathway, what best describes the service assistant’s core workplace role?

A.Design new EV motors from first principles in a research lab only

B.Assist technicians with routine service, checks, and customer-facing workshop tasks under guidance

C.Issue national driving licences without school practicals

D.Replace high-voltage battery packs unsupervised on the first day

Explanation: The Electric Vehicle Service Assistant job role focuses on supporting EV service and repair activities: identification of components, routine checks, assisting diagnosis, job-card discipline, and workshop support under technician guidance—not independent advanced HV redesign work.

3Which statement best reflects a social benefit often associated with wider EV adoption?

A.Increased local exhaust soot from every EV on the road

B.Potential reduction in urban air pollution and noise compared with many ICE vehicles

C.Mandatory weekly engine tune-ups for every EV owner

D.Elimination of all electricity generation needs nationwide

Explanation: EVs can reduce local exhaust pollution and typically run quieter than many ICE vehicles, improving urban air and noise conditions. They still need electricity generation and responsible manufacturing/disposal practices.

4What does the abbreviation OEM commonly mean in automotive and EV service documentation?

A.Optional Engine Mechanic

B.Original Equipment Manufacturer

C.Oil Emission Meter

D.Overheated Electric Motor

Explanation: OEM means Original Equipment Manufacturer—the company that designed/built the vehicle or component. Service assistants use OEM manuals, schedules, and specifications as authoritative sources for service and repair procedures.

5FAME-related schemes in the Indian EV context are best understood as government policy efforts primarily aimed at:

A.Banning all bicycle use in cities

B.Supporting faster adoption and market development of electric mobility in India

C.Requiring every school to manufacture lithium cells

D.Replacing all agricultural land with charging plazas overnight

Explanation: India’s FAME (Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Electric Vehicles) related policy theme is about accelerating EV adoption and supporting the EV ecosystem. Students should recognise policy awareness at a high level without inventing exact subsidy numbers that change by notification.

6Which vehicle is a pure battery electric vehicle (BEV) rather than a conventional petrol vehicle?

A.A motorcycle that runs only on petrol with a carburettor

B.A scooter propelled only by an electric motor powered from a rechargeable battery pack

C.A diesel truck with no electric drive system

D.A kerosene generator on wheels with no traction battery

Explanation: A battery electric vehicle uses electric motors powered by a rechargeable traction battery for propulsion and does not rely on an ICE for driving force. Petrol/diesel-only vehicles are not BEVs.

7Compared with a pure battery electric vehicle, a hybrid electric vehicle typically:

A.Uses only a windmill for propulsion with no battery or motor

B.Combines an internal combustion engine with electric drive assistance/storage components

C.Has no energy storage and cannot move

D.Must always be pushed by hand to start

Explanation: Hybrid electric vehicles combine an ICE with electric machine(s) and energy storage to improve efficiency or provide electric assist. Pure BEVs rely on the battery and electric drive without an ICE for propulsion.

8Which list best matches major categories of road electric vehicles a service assistant may encounter?

A.Only steam locomotives and sailing ships

B.Two-wheelers, three-wheelers, four-wheelers, and heavy commercial electric vehicles

C.Only aircraft jet engines and rocket stages

D.Only hand-carts without batteries

Explanation: The PSEB/PSSCIVE EV Service Assistant pathway explicitly covers routine service concepts for 2/3-wheeler EVs, four-wheeler EVs, and heavy commercial electric vehicles—core product classes in India’s EV market.

9A key duty of an EV Service Assistant when a customer arrives is to:

A.Ignore the complaint and start random dismantling

B.Listen to the customer concern, confirm vehicle details, and support accurate job-card information

C.Promise free high-voltage pack replacement without technician review

D.Drive the customer’s vehicle on public roads for entertainment

Explanation: Professional service reception includes greeting, active listening, confirming vehicle identity/model/symptoms, and recording accurate job-card details so the technician can plan work safely and correctly.

10Which statement about India’s EV manufacturing market is most accurate for Class 10 awareness?

A.India has no EV manufacturers or assembly activity at all

B.Multiple OEMs and local assemblers participate in 2W/3W/4W and related EV product segments with growing market activity

C.All EVs sold in India are permanently banned by every state

D.Only one vehicle type exists: diesel locomotives only

Explanation: Students are expected to recognise that India has active EV manufacturing/assembly across product segments (especially strong 2W/3W growth historically) with multiple OEMs and models—without needing memorised market-share tables that change yearly.

About the Punjab PSEB Matric NSQF Automotive (EV Service Assistant) Exam

Punjab PSEB Matric NSQF Automotive is the Class 10 vocational Automotive trade (code 78) under the Punjab School Education Board, with job role Electric Vehicle Service Assistant (Qualification Pack reference ASC/Q1435 in the PSSCIVE learning-outcome curriculum). It develops entry-level EV workshop knowledge: EV types and market context; major EV components and systems (traction battery, motor, inverter, converters, controller, regenerative braking); insulated tools and measuring instruments; battery and high-voltage safety with PPE; routine service concepts for 2/3-wheeler, four-wheeler, and heavy commercial EVs; resource optimisation and waste management; charging and innovation awareness; plus Part A Employability Skills (communication, self-management, ICT, entrepreneurship, green skills). Official marks are Theory 40 + Practical 50 + INA 10 = 100 under the PSEB Scheme of Studies; the 2026–27 syllabus assigns Employability Skills 10 and Vocational Skills 30 within theory. Official assessment includes theory plus practical/skill evidence; fees and exact blueprints are notified by PSEB on pseb.ac.in. The 100 questions on this page are a free English-language multiple-choice study adaptation for theory revision—they are not a full simulation of the official paper and are not a substitute for practical skill evidence, high-voltage workshop drills, school practical files, or viva.

Exam sponsor: Punjab School Education Board (PSEB). The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.

Assessment

Official (PSEB Scheme of Studies / Automotive Electric Vehicle Service Assistant syllabus 2026–27): Theory 40 (Part A Employability Skills 10 + Part B Vocational Skills 30) + Practical 50 + Internal Assessment (INA) 10 = 100. Trade code 78; job role Electric Vehicle Service Assistant. Class 10 vocational units cover routine service and repair of 2/3-wheeler EVs, four-wheeler EVs, and heavy commercial EVs; optimize resource utilization; and innovations and developments in electric vehicles. Employability units cover Communication, Self-Management, ICT, Entrepreneurial, and Green Skills (Level II). Foundational Class 9 PSSCIVE units (EV types, major components, workshop tools, routine service concepts, health and safety equipment) underpin theory. Official assessment is mixed written theory plus practical/INA—not pure MCQ. This practice bank is an English-language MCQ study adaptation for theory, safety judgment, and service assistant knowledge only.

Time Limit

As notified by PSEB for the examination year (confirm the Matric date sheet and school practical schedule)

Passing Score

Typically 33% aggregate of Theory + Practical + INA with a minimum of about 25% in theory under PSEB Scheme of Studies rules; verify the current pass criteria circular for your examination year.

Exam / Certification Fees

As notified by PSEB and paid through schools for regular Matric sittings (no single fixed public subject fee for all categories).

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Our practice resources: topics covered

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~12% of this local bank

EV Basics & Types

Importance and history of EVs; environmental benefits; EV Service Assistant duties and jobs; Indian EV manufacturing awareness; OEM models and vehicle categories.

~18% of this local bank

EV Components & Systems

Traction battery pack, motor, inverter, converters, charge port/onboard charger, controller, auxiliary battery, thermal system, regenerative braking, and basic electrical laws/symbols.

~12% of this local bank

Workshop Tools & Measuring Instruments

Insulated hand tools, vernier/micrometer/feeler/dial gauge/multimeter/clamp meter, power tools, torque wrench/pullers, and diagnostic/service equipment prep.

~15% of this local bank

Battery, High-Voltage & Charging Safety

Electric and functional safety; charging and chemical hazards; PPE and rescue equipment; HV workstation awareness; safe charging concepts.

~18% of this local bank

Routine Service & Vehicle Systems

Maintenance schedules, SOPs, job cards, assist diagnosis, and routine service concepts for 2W/3W, four-wheeler, and heavy commercial EVs.

~10% of this local bank

Resource Optimisation & Innovations

Spills/leaks, waste segregation and disposal, pollution reduction; BMS, charging methods, battery parameters, and swapping awareness.

~15% of this local bank

Workplace Safety & Soft Skills

Workshop OH&S; communication, self-management, ICT, entrepreneurship, and green skills for employability.

Preparing for the Punjab PSEB Matric NSQF Automotive (EV Service Assistant) Exam

What You Need to Know

Passing score: Typically 33% aggregate of Theory + Practical + INA with a minimum of about 25% in theory under PSEB Scheme of Studies rules; verify the current pass criteria circular for your examination year.
Assessment: Official (PSEB Scheme of Studies / Automotive Electric Vehicle Service Assistant syllabus 2026–27): Theory 40 (Part A Employability Skills 10 + Part B Vocational Skills 30) + Practical 50 + Internal Assessment (INA) 10 = 100. Trade code 78; job role Electric Vehicle Service Assistant. Class 10 vocational units cover routine service and repair of 2/3-wheeler EVs, four-wheeler EVs, and heavy commercial EVs; optimize resource utilization; and innovations and developments in electric vehicles. Employability units cover Communication, Self-Management, ICT, Entrepreneurial, and Green Skills (Level II). Foundational Class 9 PSSCIVE units (EV types, major components, workshop tools, routine service concepts, health and safety equipment) underpin theory. Official assessment is mixed written theory plus practical/INA—not pure MCQ. This practice bank is an English-language MCQ study adaptation for theory, safety judgment, and service assistant knowledge only.
Time limit: As notified by PSEB for the examination year (confirm the Matric date sheet and school practical schedule)
Exam / certification fees: As notified by PSEB and paid through schools for regular Matric sittings (no single fixed public subject fee for all categories). Official sources

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Punjab PSEB Matric NSQF Automotive (EV Service Assistant): Suggested Study Strategy

1Memorize the official marks split: Theory 40 + Practical 50 + INA 10 = 100, with Employability 10 and Vocational 30 inside theory.

2Treat practicals as mandatory: PPE drills, tool identification, job-card practice, and supervised assist-service tasks build evidence this theory bank cannot replace.

3Memorize core EV terms: traction battery, BMS, inverter, DC-DC converter, onboard charger, charge port, regenerative braking, HV isolation awareness, OEM, SOP, job card, PPE, dielectric gloves.

4For safety questions, choose the option that prioritizes PPE, de-energising awareness, manufacturer procedures, and never improvises around high voltage.

5For electrical fundamentals, practise Ohm’s law (V = IR), series vs parallel intuition, and power (P = VI) with simple numeric examples.

6For service procedures, follow OEM schedule/checklist thinking: receive vehicle → job card → assist diagnosis → service → post-repair check → return.

7For resource and green skills, revise waste segregation, spill control, and energy-efficient workshop habits.

8Use English-medium materials if you study in English; also review Punjabi/Hindi terminology used in your school if your instruction medium is not English.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the official PSEB Matric Automotive (EV Service Assistant) exam pure multiple-choice?

No. Official PSEB Matric NSQF Automotive (code 78) is a vocational assessment with theory items as per the year’s blueprint plus Practical (50) and INA (10). This bank is an English-language multiple-choice study adaptation for theory knowledge only—not an official paper simulation and not a substitute for practical skill evidence or high-voltage workshop certification.

What is trade code 78 and the job role?

Under the PSEB Scheme of Studies, Automotive is trade code 78 with job role Electric Vehicle Service Assistant. Confirm the year’s date sheet and school offering on pseb.ac.in.

What is the full marks split for PSEB Automotive (EV Service Assistant)?

Theory 40 + Practical 50 + Internal Assessment (INA) 10 = 100. Within theory, the PSEB Automotive (EV Service Assistant) syllabus (2026–27) assigns Employability Skills 10 marks and Vocational Skills 30 marks.

What topics are covered in this EV Service Assistant practice bank?

EV basics and types, major EV components and systems, workshop tools and measuring instruments, battery and high-voltage safety, routine service concepts for 2/3-wheeler, four-wheeler, and heavy commercial EVs, resource optimisation, charging and innovation themes, workplace safety, and employability skills aligned to PSEB Class 10 NSQF Automotive theory and the PSSCIVE ASC/Q1435 curriculum.

What is the passing score for PSEB Matric Automotive?

PSEB Scheme of Studies reporting commonly describes about 33% aggregate (Theory + Practical + INA) with a minimum of about 25% in theory. Practical/INA requirements follow school and board rules. Always verify the current result/pass criteria circular for your examination year.

How much does the PSEB Automotive (code 78) exam cost?

Automotive is not sold as a separate marketplace product. Fees are notified by PSEB and paid through schools for regular candidates. Check pseb.ac.in for the current fee circular.

Does this bank replace school practicals or high-voltage workshop training?

No. Practical disclosure: these MCQs support theory revision only. You must still complete school practicals, skill demonstrations, project/practical files, service-centre visits, HV safety drills under supervision, and any viva or INA required by PSEB and your school. This bank does not certify live high-voltage work competence.

Where is the official syllabus published?

PSEB publishes the Class 10 Automotive (NSQF) Electric Vehicle Service Assistant syllabus PDF on its static media site, and the Scheme of Studies Class X lists Automotive (78) marks. Unit content is further detailed in the PSSCIVE Electric Vehicle Service Assistant (ASC/Q1435) curriculum. Start at https://www.pseb.ac.in.

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