Maharashtra Electrical Eng Paper I 2026 – Question Paper
- Year 2026
- Conducted By Government of Maharashtra
- Questions 8
- Maximum Marks 250
- Duration Three Hours
- Languages English
Exam Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Examination | Maharashtra State Services Main Examination |
| Year | 2026 |
| Conducting Body | Government of Maharashtra |
| Paper | Electrical Engineering Paper-I |
| Subject | Electrical Engineering |
| Duration | Three Hours |
| Maximum Marks | 250 |
| Number of Questions | 8 |
| Question Type | Descriptive / Subjective |
This dataset covers Electrical Engineering Paper-I for the Maharashtra State Services Main Examination 2026. It presents exam metadata (paper name, year, duration, marks), and two sections with eight total questions. Q1 and Q5 are compulsory; five questions must be attempted. Page-2 repairs reveal Section A questions ranging from impedance parallel circuits and causality to transistor CE amplifier concepts, a 4-bit serial-in shift register, counter-type ADC, and a three-phase load power calculation. The reconstruction includes descriptive prompts for Q1(a)-(e) and Q2(a)-(c) with detailed problem statements, including a maximum power transfer question and a potential-divider biasing proof, as well as a star/delta three-phase calculation.
Major Topics Covered
- Electrical Engineering
- Circuit Analysis
- Impedance
- AC Circuits
- Power Factor
- Causality
- Signal Processing
- Transistor Amplifiers
- Common Emitter
- CE Amplifier
- Shift Registers
- Serial-In-Serial-Out
- ADC
- Counter-Type ADC
- Biasing
- Thevenin
- Maximum Power Transfer
- Three-Phase Loads
- Star Connection
- Delta Connection
Why This Paper is Important
- Useful for Maharashtra State Services Main Examinat preparation
- Helps understand the latest exam pattern
- Useful for practice and self-assessment
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Instructions
- त्राग्य लेवा (मृख) परीक्षा २०२५ परीक्षा दिनोंक ०२ में २०२६ 2025 M22 BOOKLET NO. 144026 Electrical Engineering Paper-I Time Allowed: Three Hours Maximum Marks: 250 Medium : English Type of Paper: Conventional/Descriptive
- There are EIGHT questions divided in two Sections, out of which FIVE are to be attempted. * →
- Question No. 1 and 5 are compulsory.
- Out of the remaining, THREE are to be * SE attempted choosing at least ONE question from each Section.
- The number of marks carried by a question/sub-question is indicated against it.
- The medium of answer should be mentioned on the answer book as claimed in the application
- and printed on admission card.
- The answers written in medium other than the authorized medium will not be assessed and no marks will be assigned to them.
- Wherever option has been given, only the required number of responses in the serial order attempted shall be assessed.
- Unless struck off, attempt of a question shall be counted even if attempted partly.
- Excess responses shall not be assessed and shall be ignored.
- Candidates are expected to answer all the sub-questions of a question together.
- sub-question of a question is attempted elsewhere (after leaving a few page or after attempting another question) the later sub-question shall be overlooked.
- Keep in mind the word limit indicated in the question if any.
- Any page or portion of the page left blank in the Answer Booklet must be clearly struck off.
- Unless otherwise mentioned, symbol and notation have their usual standard meanings.
- Assume suitable data, if necessary and indicate the same clearly. Neat sketches may be drawn, wherever required.
- Note: Candidates will be allowed to use Scientific (Non-programmable type) calculators. P.T.O.
Questions (page 2)
Q0. Q1. Determine causality for the input-output relation given below: y(t) = x(t) + 2x(3 - t). Explain why Common Emitter (CE) configuration is most popular in transistor amplifier.
Q0.
Q1.
(c) 10 amplifier circuit.
Q0. Q1. Draw a 4-bit serial-in-serial-out shift register. Explain its working.
Q0. Q1. With the help of block diagram, explain the working of counter type ADC.
Q0. Q2. (a) For the network shown, determine the impedance Z1 which will draw maximum power from the network. Also find the value of maximum power drawn by Z1.
Q0. Q2. (b) Prove mathematically that the operating point in a potential-divider biasing circuit (of transistor) is independent of β (common emitter short circuit current gain). Make relevant assumptions.
Q0.
Q2.
(c) Each arm of a three phase load comprises of a resistance of 25 Ω, an inductance of 0.15 H and a capacitor of 120 μF, connected in series. The supply is 415 V, 50 Hz. Calculate the total active power consumed when i) the three arms are connected in star; ii) the three arms are connected in delta.
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Frequently asked questions
How many questions are in the paper and how many must be attempted?
There are eight questions divided in two sections; five questions are to be attempted.
Which questions are compulsory?
Questions 1 and 5 are compulsory.
How are marks indicated for each question?
The number of marks carried by a question or sub-question is indicated against it.
What is the medium of the examination?
The medium of the paper is English.
Are calculators allowed?
Yes, scientific (non-programmable) calculators are allowed.
How should partial answers be treated?
Unless struck off, an attempt is counted even if partly answered; excess responses are ignored.