Currency Note Press Recruitment Full Syllabus 2026

Types of printing processes – Offset, Letterpress, Screen, Flexography, Gravure Printing.

Image processing & colour separation, Plate making (CTP), Computer to Plate, Layout & design basics.

Printing machines & working principles, Machine maintenance basics, Ink-water balance (offset), Registration & colour control.

Cutting, binding, finishing, Numbering, perforation, Packaging basics.

Types of paper (security paper, coated/uncoated), Inks (security inks, UV inks), Plates, blankets, chemicals.

Colour measurement (densitometer/spectrophotometer basics), Defects in printing & troubleshooting, ISO standards basics.

Industrial safety acts, Security printing concepts (currency, stamps etc.).

Production planning & control, Manpower handling, Shift management, Inventory control, Basic industrial laws.

MS Office – Word, Excel, PowerPoint basics.

Thermodynamics, Chemical kinetics, Surface chemistry, Polymers, resins, binders, Solvents, IUPAC nomenclature, Reaction mechanisms (SN1, SN2, E1, E2).

Pigments (organic & inorganic), Metallic compounds in security inks, Colloids, Redox reactions, Periodic classification, Atomic structure & Chemical bonding.

Ink formulation principles, Raw materials (pigments, dyes, resins, solvents), Types of inks (offset, screen, UV-curable), Ink rheology, viscosity, curing mechanisms, Colour science & shade control.

Batch & continuous manufacturing, Pre-mixing, Grinding, Milling (ball mill, bead mill, triple roll mill), Filtration, Troubleshooting.

High-speed dispersers, Ball mills, Bead mills, Triple roll mills, Preventive maintenance, Mechanical systems, Electrical motors, Pumps & valves.

Viscosity, Colour measurement, Gloss, Drying time, Particle size (Hegman gauge), Tack. ISO 9001 basics, Statistical Quality Control (SQC).

UV/IR fluorescent inks, Magnetic inks, Optically variable inks.

Chemical safety, MSDS, Hazardous material handling, Fire & explosion safety, Pollution control (air, water, solid waste), PPE.

Production planning, Manpower & shift management, Inventory control, MS Office basics.

Algorithms, Flowcharts, C/Python basics, Data types, Control structures, Functions, Arrays, File handling, Debugging.

Arrays, Linked Lists, Stacks, Queues, Trees, Graphs, Searching (Linear, Binary), Sorting (Bubble, Merge, Quick), Algorithm Complexity.

Logic, Sets, Relations, Functions, Boolean Algebra, Combinatorics, Graph Theory.

CPU Architecture, Instruction Set, Memory Hierarchy, I/O Organization, Number Systems.

Process Management, Scheduling, Threads, Deadlocks, Memory Management, File Systems, Security.

Data Models, ER Diagrams, Relational Model, SQL (DDL, DML), Normalization, Transactions, Database Security.

OSI & TCP/IP models, Data Link Layer, Network Layer (Routing, IP), Transport Layer (TCP/UDP), HTTP, FTP, DNS, Network Security.

Divide & Conquer, Greedy, Dynamic Programming, Backtracking, Big-O Notation, NP-Completeness basics.

Types of Learning, Regression, Classification, Clustering (K-means), Model Evaluation.

Cyber Threats, Cryptography basics, Network Security, Authentication, Malware & Attacks, Security Policies.

Classification of materials, Mechanical properties, Heat treatment (annealing, quenching, tempering), Corrosion & prevention, Material selection.

Stress & strain, Hooke’s law, Axial loading, Torsion of shafts, Bending stresses, SFD & BMD, Failure theories.

Fluid properties & statics, Bernoulli’s equation, Flow through pipes, Centrifugal pumps, Reciprocating pumps, Hydraulic turbines.

Conduction, Convection, Radiation, Heat exchangers, Boilers, Rankine cycle, IC engine working principles.

Mechanisms, Velocity & acceleration analysis, Gear mechanisms, Flywheel, Governors, Balancing of rotating masses, Vibrations.

Casting, Metal forming (rolling, forging, extrusion), Machining (lathe, drilling, milling), Welding, EDM, Surface finishing.

Factor of safety, Shafts, keys, couplings, Bearings, Springs, Gears & belt drives, Failure analysis.

Linear & angular measurement, Vernier, micrometer, gauges, Surface roughness, Limits, fits & tolerances, Calibration.

Sensors & actuators, PLC fundamentals, Control systems (open & closed loop), Robotics basics, Industrial automation.

Production planning & control, Inventory management, Quality control, Work study, Lean manufacturing, Maintenance management.

MS Office – Word, Excel, PowerPoint basics.

DC circuits, Ohm’s Law, Kirchhoff’s Laws, Series & parallel circuits, Electromagnetism, Faraday’s Law, Lenz’s Law, Inductance.

Sinusoidal waveform, RMS values, Phasor representation, RLC circuit analysis, Power factor, Star & delta connections.

Construction & working, EMF equation, Losses & efficiency, Voltage regulation, Applications in power systems.

DC generators & motors (EMF, torque, characteristics), Induction motors (principle & operation), Synchronous machines basics.

Thevenin, Norton, Superposition theorems, Mesh & nodal analysis, Transient analysis of RL, RC circuits, Laplace transform basics.

Diodes, rectifiers, filters, Transistors and amplifiers, Logic gates, combinational & sequential circuits, Flip-flops, registers.

Open & closed loop systems, Transfer functions, Block diagram reduction, Stability analysis (Routh criterion), P, PI, PID controllers.

SCR, MOSFET, IGBT, Controlled rectifiers, Inverters & choppers, Motor drive applications.

Generation, transmission & distribution, Transmission line parameters, Load flow basics, Relays & circuit breakers, Fault analysis.

Ammeter, voltmeter, wattmeter, Calibration, Earthing & grounding, Electrical hazards, Safety standards, Maintenance.

MS Office – Word, Excel, PowerPoint basics.

Semiconductor physics, PN junction diode, Zener diode, BJT, FET, MOSFET, switching & amplification.

Number systems, Boolean algebra, Logic gates, Multiplexers, decoders, Sequential circuits (flip-flops, registers, counters), PLDs.

Signal classification, Convolution, Fourier series & transforms, Laplace transform, Sampling theorem.

KCL, KVL, Network theorems, Transient analysis of RL/RC/RLC, Resonance, Two-port networks.

Amplifiers (small signal, frequency response), Feedback amplifiers, Oscillators (RC, LC, Crystal), Op-amps & applications.

Architecture (8051/AVR), Instruction set, Interfacing I/O, Timers, Counters, Interrupts, Serial communication.

AM, FM modulation, PCM, ASK, FSK, SNR, Multiplexing techniques, Introduction to wireless communication.

Probability basics, Random variables, Distributions (Binomial, Poisson, Gaussian), Stationary processes, Noise analysis.

Errors, Linear equations, Numerical differentiation & integration, Interpolation, Root finding (Newton-Raphson).

MS Office – Word, Excel, PowerPoint basics.

Units of refrigeration (TR, kW), Methods of refrigeration, Carnot Cycle, Bell-Coleman Cycle, COP.

VCRS components (compressor, condenser, expansion valve, evaporator), Wet vs dry compression, Subcooling, Superheating, P-H diagrams.

Classification, Primary vs secondary, Common refrigerants (NH₃, CO₂, R-12, R-22, R-134a), ODP, GWP, Safe handling.

DBT, WBT, Dew point, Relative humidity, Specific humidity & enthalpy, Psychrometric chart, Air conditioning processes.

Window AC, Split AC, Packaged AC, Central AC, Year-round air conditioning, Residential/Commercial/Industrial applications.

Sensible heat, Latent heat, Sources of heat gain, Sensible Heat Factor (SHF), Basic cooling load estimation.

Window & Split AC installation, Piping layout & insulation, Electrical connections, Refrigerant charging, Commissioning.

Preventive & breakdown maintenance, Fault diagnosis (compressor, refrigerant, electrical), Performance testing.

Laws of thermodynamics, Heat, work, energy, Basic cycles, Pressure, flow, viscosity, Pipe flow basics.

Safety standards, PPE, Electrical & mechanical safety, Emergency procedures, TQM, Entrepreneurship basics.

MS Office – Word, Excel, PowerPoint basics.

Principles of building planning, Types of buildings, Building bye-laws, Floor plans, elevations, sections, CAD basics.

Force systems, Stress & strain, Elastic constants, Bending moment & shear force, Torsion, Column buckling.

Ingredients of concrete, Fresh & hardened concrete properties, Mix design, Workability, Curing methods, Admixtures.

CPM, PERT, Resource management, Site supervision, Contracts & tendering, Safety management, QC.

Chain & compass surveying, Levelling & contouring, Theodolite, Total station & GPS basics, Errors & adjustments.

Fluid properties, Bernoulli’s theorem, Flow through pipes, Open channel flow, Hydraulic machines basics.

Soil classification, Permeability, Shear strength, Compaction, Consolidation, Bearing capacity, Foundations.

Types of loads, Analysis of determinate structures, SFD & BMD, Deflection of beams, Basic indeterminate structures.

Water supply, Water treatment, Sewage & wastewater treatment, Solid waste management, Pollution control.

Types of estimates, Quantity take-off, Rate analysis, BOQ preparation, Costing, Budgeting, Economics basics.

MS Office – Word, Excel, PowerPoint basics.

Voltage, Current, Resistance, Power, Ohm’s Law, KCL, KVL, AC & DC fundamentals, Transformers & motors.

Semiconductors, Diodes (PN junction, Zener, Rectifiers), Transistors (BJT, FET), Op-amps basics.

Number systems, Logic gates, Boolean algebra, Combinational circuits, Sequential circuits (Flip-flops, Counters), Memory devices.

Measurement systems & standards, Static & dynamic characteristics, Errors, Calibration, Analog & Digital instruments.

Temperature (RTD, Thermocouple), Pressure, Flow, Level sensors, Displacement & proximity sensors, Smart sensors.

Flow (Orifice, Venturi), Pressure measurement devices, Level & temperature measurement systems, Signal conditioning.

Open & closed loop systems, Transfer functions, Block diagrams, PID controllers, Stability analysis.

PLC basics, Ladder programming, I/O modules, SCADA basics, Industrial automation applications.

Preventive & predictive maintenance, Troubleshooting, Industrial safety standards, Hazard identification, Documentation.

MS Office – Word, Excel, PowerPoint basics.

Elements of design (line, shape, colour, texture), Principles (balance, contrast, rhythm, hierarchy), Drawing & sketching, Visual composition.

History of art & architecture, Evolution of graphic design, Indian & Western art styles, Contemporary design trends.

Fonts & typefaces, Layout design, Text composition.

Manual illustration, Digital illustration, Character design.

Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, CorelDRAW.

Web design basics, UI/UX fundamentals, Interactive design, Multimedia design.

2D/3D animation, VFX, Motion graphics basics.

Logo design, Brand identity, Advertising design, Packaging design.

Layout design (magazines, books), Printing techniques, Colour theory, Pre-press & post-press basics.

Offset, Letterpress, Gravure, Flexography, Screen printing. Printing workflow (Pre-press → Press → Post-press).

Artwork & design basics, Image processing, CTP (Computer to Plate), Adobe Photoshop, CorelDRAW, Adobe Illustrator basics.

Offset printing machine parts (feeding, dampening, inking systems), Registration & alignment, Printing defects & troubleshooting, Preventive maintenance.

Cutting, folding, binding, Lamination, varnishing, embossing, Packaging & finishing techniques.

Types of printing inks, Paper types (GSM, coatings), Ink-paper compatibility, Drying methods.

Print quality parameters, Colour matching & density control, Common defects (ghosting, smudging, mis-registration), Inspection tools.

Basic mechanical concepts (gears, bearings), Electrical safety & basics, Machine handling & safety.

Marking, filing, fitting, drilling, welding, grinding, Vernier caliper & micrometer use.

Electrical safety rules, PPE, fire safety & extinguishers, First aid & electric shock treatment, Identification & use of tools.

Drawing instruments, Lines & lettering, Orthographic projection, Isometric views, Electrical symbols & wiring diagrams, Schematic & layout diagrams.

Units, measurements, Basic arithmetic, Algebra, Mensuration, Density, force, work, power, energy, Heat & temperature.

Voltage, Current, Resistance, Ohm’s Law, Kirchhoff’s Laws, Series & parallel circuits, Power & energy, AC fundamentals, Power factor, 3-phase basics.

Types of wires & cables, Wire joints & termination, Domestic wiring systems, Conduit wiring, MCB, ELCB installation, Testing & fault finding.

Ammeter, voltmeter, wattmeter, Multimeter & clamp meter, Energy meter, Measurement errors & calibration.

Types & methods of earthing, Protective devices (fuse, relay, MCB, RCCB), Types of lamps & lighting systems, Illumination calculation.

Working principle, Types & applications, Losses, efficiency & regulation, Transformer testing, Basic winding techniques.

DC machines (generator & motor), Induction motors (1-phase & 3-phase), Motor starters (DOL, star-delta), Speed control, Alternators.

Basic electronic components (diode, transistor, SCR), Rectifiers & inverters, UPS & stabilizers, Solar energy systems, Electric vehicles, Smart grid basics.

PPE, electrical safety, first aid, fire safety, Identification & use of hand tools, Basic workshop practices.

Current, voltage, resistance, power, AC & DC fundamentals, Series & parallel circuits, Ohm’s Law.

Types of wires, cables, connectors, Cable joints, termination, crimping, Earthing basics.

Passive components (R, L, C), Active components (diode, transistor), Identification, testing, applications.

Multimeter, voltmeter, ammeter, Measurement of voltage, current, resistance, Basic calibration.

Diodes, rectifiers, power supplies, Transistors & simple amplifier concepts, Introduction to ICs.

Motors, transformers (basic idea), Relays, circuit breakers, Electrical protection devices.

Electrical/electronic symbols, Wiring diagrams & circuit diagrams, Reading layouts & schematics.

Basic math, Units & measurements (SI), Basic physics (heat, electricity concepts).

Fault finding in circuits, Testing & repair basics, Preventive maintenance.

PPE, electrical safety, first aid, Hand tools, soldering, wiring, Basic workshop practices.

AC/DC fundamentals, Voltage, current, resistance, Ohm’s Law, power, energy, Series & parallel circuits.

Passive: Resistor, Capacitor, Inductor. Active: Diode, Transistor. Identification & testing.

Rectifiers, power supply, Amplifiers (basic), Op-amp basics.

Logic gates, flip-flops, Counters, registers, Basic digital circuits.

Ammeter, voltmeter, wattmeter, Multimeter usage, Measurement techniques.

Temperature (RTD, Thermocouple), Pressure, level, proximity sensors, Signal conversion basics.

Instrument calibration basics, Fault finding in circuits, Maintenance practices.

Symbols & diagrams, Wiring diagrams, Block diagrams.

ON/OFF control, Simple automation systems, Industrial applications (level, temperature control).

PPE, OSHE guidelines, Fire safety, First aid, Hazard identification, 5S concept, Electrical safety, Housekeeping.

Classification of materials, Properties of metals (physical, mechanical), Ferrous & non-ferrous materials, Heat treatment, Corrosion & prevention.

Steel rule, Calipers, Micrometer, Vernier caliper, Vernier height gauge, Bevel protractor, Gauges, Limits, fits & tolerances, Calibration.

Marking & layout, Cutting tools (hacksaw, chisel, file), Drilling, Threading (internal & external), Fasteners (bolts, nuts, screws, rivets).

Sheet metal operations (bending, cutting, forming), Joints (seam, lap), Soldering, Brazing, Riveting.

Arc welding, Gas welding (Oxy-acetylene), Welding equipment, Welding defects & remedies, Safety in welding, Types of joints.

Lathe machine (construction, parts, working), Operations (turning, facing, taper turning, threading), Cutting tools & geometry, Cutting parameters.

Types of fits (clearance, interference, transition), Assembly principles, Surface finishing (scraping, lapping, honing), Inspection of assembled components.

Belt drives, gears, pulleys, shafts, Bearings & lubrication, Preventive maintenance, Pneumatics & Hydraulics basics.

Units, measurements, Geometry, Trigonometry, Algebra, Force, work, power, energy, Friction, Heat & temperature, Pressure & fluid mechanics.

PPE, first aid, fire safety, Hazard identification, 5S & housekeeping, Electrical safety basics.

Marking, measuring, filing, sawing, Drilling, tapping, reaming, Grinding basics, Tolerances & fits.

Reading 2D/3D drawings, Orthographic & isometric views, Dimensioning & symbols, Interpretation of machine drawings.

Lathe, drilling, milling, grinding machines, Basic operations, Machine parts & functions.

Preventive maintenance, Breakdown maintenance, Lubrication systems, Inspection & checklist preparation.

Fasteners (nuts, bolts, screws), Assembly & dismantling, Alignment & levelling, Machine erection basics.

Basic components (pump, valves, actuators), Circuit basics, Applications in machines.

Arc welding & gas welding, Types of joints, Safety precautions, Basic cutting operations.

Ferrous & non-ferrous metals, Properties of materials, Heat treatment processes, Bearings & lubrication basics.

Units, measurement, SI system, Basic math (ratio, percentage, geometry), Physics basics (force, work, power), Friction.

PPE, safety symbols, Fire safety, first aid, Hazard identification, 5S concept, OSH standards, Environmental protection.

Ferrous & non-ferrous materials, Cutting tools, Hand tools, Steel rule, Vernier caliper, Micrometer, Dial gauge, Limits, fits & tolerances.

Fitting operations, Types of fits, Interchangeability, Assembly techniques, Fasteners, Keys & keyways, Torque & tightening.

Lathe machine, Shaper machine, Milling machine, Drilling machine, Grinding machine, Cutting parameters (speed, feed, depth of cut).

Hardening, tempering, annealing, normalizing, Case hardening, Lapping, honing, scraping.

Belt, chain, gear drives, Gear types & terminology, Gear trains, Couplings & clutches, Bearings, Brakes.

Types of lubricants, Lubrication systems, Coolants, Cooling systems in machine tools, Preventive & predictive maintenance.

Basic principles, Components (pumps, compressors, valves, actuators), Hydraulic & pneumatic circuits, Industrial applications.

Basic electrical concepts, Motors, relays, transformers, Electronic components (diodes, transistors, ICs), Sensors, PLC basics.

Units, fractions, decimals, Geometry, Trigonometry, Cutting speed & feed calculations, Basic physics, Properties of materials.

Dalton’s atomic theory, Bohr atom model, Elements, compounds, mixtures, Acids, bases, salts, pH scale, Chemical bonding (Ionic & Covalent), Volumetric analysis, Gravimetry, Chemical reactions.

Introduction to chemical plant processes, Batch & continuous process, Unit operations: Mixing, Handling of chemicals, Process control basics.

Centrifugal pump, Gear pump, Gate valve, Globe valve, Check valve, Compressors, Blowers, Pipes & fittings, Maintenance basics.

Pressure measurement, Temperature, Flow measurement (Ford cup), Level measurement.

PPE (helmet, gloves, goggles), Types of fire & fire extinguishers, Hazard & risk, MSDS, First aid, Accident prevention.

Hand tools (file, hammer, chisel), Drilling, tapping, reaming, Vernier caliper & Micrometer.

Ambient air quality, Manufacturing waste (chemical) disposal.

Mixing & grinding process, Particle size, Colour shade etc.

Dalton’s atomic theory, Bohr atom model, Elements, compounds, mixtures, Acids, bases, salts, pH scale, Chemical bonding, Volumetric analysis, Gravimetry, Chemical reactions & equations.

Use of glassware (beaker, burette, pipette, flask), Preparation of solutions, Titration (acid-base, redox, complexometric), Sampling techniques.

Qualitative inorganic & organic analysis, Conductometer, potentiometer, pH meter, Spectrophotometer, Weighing balance, Muffle furnace, Calibration of instruments.

Ink components (pigments, dyes, resins, solvents), Testing of inks: Viscosity, Colour matching, Drying time, Quality control methods.

Lab safety rules, PPE (gloves, goggles, lab coat), Handling hazardous chemicals, MSDS, First aid in lab.

Ambient air quality, Manufacturing wastes (chemical) disposal.

Ink manufacturing basics, Mixing & dispersion, Security inks.

Workshop safety, Electrical safety, PPE, Fire safety & first aid, Classification of tools & equipment in RAC.

Heat, temperature, pressure, work, energy, Sensible heat, latent heat, Refrigeration cycle (VCC), COP, Ton of Refrigeration, VARS basics.

Voltage, current, resistance, power, AC & DC supply, Series & parallel circuits, Earthing, Electrical instruments, Single-phase & three-phase (concept), Basics of motors.

Semiconductor devices, Diodes, transistors, capacitors, resistors, Rectifiers, Voltage regulation (Zener), ICs basics, Electronics in RAC.

Compressor types (reciprocating, rotary, scroll, inverter), Air-cooled & water-cooled condenser, Evaporator types, Expansion devices (capillary tube, TXV), Refrigerants (CFC, HFC alternatives), Lubricants.

Direct cool & frost-free refrigerators, Air circulation & defrosting, Electrical & mechanical components, Inverter technology, Faults & troubleshooting.

Window AC, Split AC, Inverter AC technology, Package AC basics, Car AC (basic concept), Comparison of different AC systems.

Water coolers, bottle coolers, deep freezers, Ice plant, cold storage, walk-in coolers, Ice cube machines.

Psychrometry (DBT, WBT, RH), Psychrometric chart, Air distribution & duct design basics, Fans, blowers, filters, Central AC systems, VRF/VRV basics, Chilled water systems.

Basic arithmetic, Algebra, Geometry (area, volume), Units & conversions, Density, pressure, force, Heat calculations, Graphs & data interpretation.

PPE, hazard identification, Fire safety, Electrical safety, Industrial safety basics.

Reading job drawings, Orthographic & isometric views, Symbols & dimensioning.

Units, measurements, Heat, pressure, work, power, Basic maths (ratio, %, area, volume).

Marking, cutting, drilling, tapping, Filing, grinding, Basic assembly work.

Arc welding basics, Gas welding & cutting, Pipe joints & fittings.

Bearings, gears, belts, pulleys, Lubrication & cooling systems, Machine components.

Pascal law, Components (valves, compressors, actuators), Simple circuits.

Motors (AC/DC), Basic circuits & components, Sensors & simple control systems.

Vapour compression cycle, Refrigerants & properties, Psychrometry & heat load basics.

Preventive maintenance, Fault diagnosis (mechanical + RAC systems), Pumps, compressors, AC systems.