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Higher Secondary School Teacher (Junior) Physics
The Kerala Public Service Commission (KPSC) conducts recruitment for the post of Higher Secondary School Teacher (Junior) Physics, a teaching position within the Kerala Higher Secondary Education Department.
90m
13s
#kerala-psc#teaching#physics#higher-secondary#education
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Salient Features of Indian Constitution
Sec 1
Amendment Provisions of the Constitution.Centre-State Relations - Legislative - Administrative and Financial.Emergency Provisions.Executive - Legislature - Judiciary - Both at Union and State Level. - Other Constitutional Authorities.Fundamental Rights - Directive Principles of State Policy - Relation between Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles - Fundamental Duties.Salient features of the Constitution - Preamble- Its significance and its place in the interpretation of the Constitution.Services under the Union and the States.
RENAISSANCE IN KERALA
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Novel, Drama, Poetry, Purogamana Sahithya Prasthanam, Nataka Prashtanam, Library movement etcSNDP Yogam, Nair Service Society, Yogakshema Sabha, Sadhu Jana Paripalana Sangham, Vaala Samudaya Parishkarani Sabha, Samathwa Samajam, Islam Dharma Paripalana Sangham, Prathyaksha Raksha Daiva Sabha, Sahodara Prasthanam etc.Malabar riots, Civil Disobedience Movement, Abstention movement etc.Upper cloth revolts.Channar agitation, Vaikom Sathyagraha, Guruvayoor Sathyagraha, Paliyam Sathyagraha. Kuttamkulam Sathyagraha, Temple Entry Proclamation, Temple Entry Act .Malyalee Memorial, Ezhava Memorial etc.Thycaud Ayya Vaikundar, Sree Narayana Guru, Ayyan Kali.Chattampi Swamikal, Brahmananda Sivayogi, Vagbhadananda, Poikayil Yohannan(Kumara Guru) Dr Palpu, Palakkunnath Abraham Malpan, Mampuram Thangal, Sahodaran Ayyappan, Pandit K P Karuppan, Pampadi John Joseph, Mannathu Padmanabhan, V T Bhattathirippad, Vakkom Abdul Khadar Maulavi, Makthi Thangal, Blessed Elias Kuriakose Chaavra, Barrister G P Pillai, T K Madhavan, Moorkoth Kumaran, C. Krishnan, K P Kesava Menon, Dr.Ayyathan Gopalan, C V Kunjuraman, Kuroor Neelakantan Namboothiripad, Velukkutty Arayan, K P Vellon, P K Chathan Master, K Kelappan, P. Krishna Pillai, A K Gopalan, T R Krishnaswami Iyer, C Kesavan. Swami Ananda Theerthan , M C Joseph, Kuttippuzha Krishnapillai and othersKodungallur Kunhikkuttan Thampuran, KeralaVarma Valiyakoil Thampuran, Kandathil Varghesc Mappila. Kumaran Asan, Vallathol Narayana Menon, Ulloor S Parameswara Iyer, G Sankara Kurup, Changampuzha Krishna Pillai, Chandu Menon, Vaikom Muhammad Basheer. Kesav Dev, Thakazhi Sivasankara Pillai, Ponkunnam Varky, S K Pottakkad and othersMalayalee, Swadeshabhimani, Vivekodayam, Mithavadi, Swaraj, Malayala Manorama, Bhashaposhini, Mathnubhoomi, Kerala Kaumudi, Samadarsi, Kesari, AI-Ameen, Prabhatham, Yukthivadi, etcIntroduction to English education - various missionary organisations and their functioning- founding of educational institutions, factories, printing press etc.Parvathi Nenmenimangalam, Arya Pallam, A V Kuttimalu Amma, Lalitha Prabhu.Akkamma Cheriyan, Anna Chandi, Lalithambika Antharjanam and others
Recent Developments in Physics
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Basis of Quantum ComputingBig Bang Theory : Spontaneous symmetry breaking, Higgs Boson.Properties of metal, semi conductor, rare gas and molecular nanoclusters – superconducting fullerene – quantum confined materials – quantum wells, wires, dots and rings – meta materials – grapheneWind Energy, Solar Energy, Tidal energy, Bio.Soliton – Effect of nonlinearity and dispersion.
Mathematical Methods of Physics
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Complex Analysis – Analytic function, Taylor and Laurent expansions, poles, residue and evaluation of integrals.Curvilinear coordinates, circular cylindrical and spherical polar coordinatesFourier Series, Fourier and Laplace transforms.Matrices – Cayley Hamilton Theorem, Eegin values and Eegin vectors.Special Functions (Gama, Beta, Hermite, Bessel, Laguerre, Legendre)Tensors, Introductory group theory, representation of groups. Irreducible representation SU (2), SU(3).Victor algebra and Victor calculus,
Spectroscopy and Condensed Matter Physics
Sec 5
Bravais lattice, Reciprocal lattice. Diffraction and the structure factor.Brillouin zone.Free electron theory and electronic specific heat.Hall EffectJosephson functions, BCS theorySuper conductivity Type I and Type II superconductors.Vibractions of crystals with monoatomic and diatomic basis – Phonon heat capacity – Density of states in one an three dimensions – Einstein and Debye modelsElectronic, rotational, vibrational and Raman Spectra of diatomic molecules, selection rules.Introduction to Atomic Spectroscopy :- LS coupling, - J J coupling, - Zeeman effect, - Stark effect, Lande - g factorLaser : Spontaneous and stimulated emission, Einstein coefficients. Optical pumping, population inversions, rate equation. Modes of resonators and coherence length.Spin Resonance Spectroscopy : NMR, ESR, Mossbauer Spectroscopy.
Quantum Mechanics
Sec 6
Eigen value problem (particle in a box, harmonic ocillator). Tunneling through a barrier. Heisenberg uncertainly principle. Algebra of linear vector space, Dirac notation, Angular Momentum algebra (spin, addition of angular momentum).Elementary theory of Scattering phase shifts, partial waves, Born approximation.Relativistic Quantum Mechanics : Klein Gordon – Dirac equations.Time dependent perturbation theory and Fermi Golden Rule.Time independent perturbation theory and applications :Variational method.Wave particle duality, Fundamental postulates of Q.M., Schrodinger picture & Heisenberg picture
Electro Dynamics & Statistical Physics
Sec 7
Electromagnetic waves in free space. Dielectrics and conductors. Reflection, refraction, polarisationMaxivells equation in free space and linear isotropic media – boundary conditions on the fields at interfaces. Scalar and vector potentials. (Retarded potential Lienard Wiehirt potential, field of a moving point charge)Review of Electrostatics and Magnetostatics (Gausi's law, Biot Savart Law, Amperes theorum)Transmission lines and Wave guides.
Nuclear and Particle Physics & Electronics
Sec 8
Opto electronic devices (solar cells, photo detection, LED), Operational amplifiers and their applications. Digital techniques and applications (registers, counters, comparators) A/D and D/A converters.Semi conductor devices (diodes, functions, transistors, FET) Amplifuro, Oscillators.Elementary particles and their Quantum numbers.Quark Modelsize shape and charge distribution, spin and parity – Binding energy, semi empirical mans formula, liquid drop model, Nature of nuclear force. Elementary ideas of alpha, beta and gamma decay and their selection rules. Fission and fusion. Nuclear for reactions. Reaction crossection, Q valve.
Statistical Physics
Sec 9
First and second order phase transitions. Diamagnetism, paramagnetism an ferromagnetism.Laws of thermodynamics. Thermodynamic potentialsPhase space, micro and macrostates, Micro canonical, canonical and grand canonical ensembles and partition funtions. Classical and quantum statistics, Ideal Bose and Fermi gases.
GENERAL KNOWLEDGE AND CURRENT AFFAIRS
Sec 10
General Knowledge and Current Affairs
Classical Mechanics
Sec 11
Hamilton Jacobi TheoryNewtons laws, Lagrangian and Hamiltonian formalism. Canonical Transformation and Poison BracketNon linear Dynamics – logistic map – bifurcation – attractors – fractal, fractal dimension.Rigid body Dynamics -Small oscillationsSpecial theory of relativity
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY/TEACHING APTITUDE
Sec 12
Methods of research;Paper, article, workshop, seminar, conference and symposium;Research Ethics;Research: Meaning, Characteristics and types;Steps of research;Thesis writing: its characteristics and format.Evaluation systems.Factors affecting teaching;Learner's characteristics;Methods of teaching;Teaching aids;Teaching: Nature, objectives, characteristics and basic requirements;
Social Welfare Legislations and Programmes
Sec 13
Social Service Legislations like Right to Information Act, Prevention of atrocities against Women & Children, Food Security Act, Environmental Acts etc. and Social Welfare Programmes like Employment Guarantee Programme, Organ and Blood Donation etc
Education
100 Marks
LECTURER IN EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY
The Kerala Public Service Commission conducts recruitment for the post of Lecturer in Educational Psychology in Collegiate Education (Training Colleges).
75m
5s
#kerala-psc#education#psychology#teaching-aptitude#research-methodology
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Salient Features of Indian Constitution
Sec 1
Amendment Provisions of the Constitution.Centre-State Relations - Legislative - Administrative and Financial.Emergency Provisions.Executive - Legislature - Judiciary - Both at Union and State Level. - Other Constitutional Authorities.Fundamental Rights - Directive Principles of State Policy - Relation between Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles - Fundamental Duties.Salient features of the Constitution - Preamble- Its significance and its place in the interpretation of the Constitution.Services under the Union and the States.
RENAISSANCE IN KERALA
Sec 2
Novel, Drama, Poetry, Purogamana Sahithya Prasthanam, Nataka Prashtanam, Library movement etcSNDP Yogam, Nair Service Society, Yogakshema Sabha, Sadhu Jana Paripalana Sangham, Vaala Samudaya Parishkarani Sabha, Samathwa Samajam, Islam Dharma Paripalana Sangham, Prathyaksha Raksha Daiva Sabha, Sahodara Prasthanam etc.Upper cloth revolts.Channar agitation, Vaikom Sathyagraha, Guruvayoor Sathyagraha, Paliyam Sathyagraha. Kuttamkulam Sathyagraha, Temple Entry Proclamation, Temple Entry Act .Malyalee Memorial, Ezhava Memorial etc. Malabar riots, Civil Disobedience Movement, Abstention movement etc.Thycaud Ayya Vaikundar, Sree Narayana Guru, Ayyan Kali.Chattampi Swamikal, Brahmananda Sivayogi, Vagbhadananda, Poikayil Yohannan(Kumara Guru) Dr Palpu, Palakkunnath Abraham Malpan, Mampuram Thangal, Sahodaran Ayyappan, Pandit K P Karuppan, Pampadi John Joseph, Mannathu Padmanabhan, V T Bhattathirippad, Vakkom Abdul Khadar Maulavi, Makthi Thangal, Blessed Elias Kuriakose Chaavra, Barrister G P Pillai, TK Madhavan, Moorkoth Kumaran, C. Krishnan, K P Kesava Menon, Dr.Ayyathan Gopalan, C V Kunjuraman, Kuroor Neelakantan Namboothiripad, Velukkutty Arayan, K P Vellon, P K Chathan Master, K Kelappan, P. Krishna Pillai, A K Gopalan, T R Krishnaswami Iyer, C Kesavan. Swami Ananda Theerthan , M C Joseph, Kuttippuzha Krishnapillai and othersKodungallur Kunhikkuttan Thampuran, KeralaVarma Valiyakoil Thampuran, Kandathil Varghesc Mappila. Kumaran Asan, Vallathol Narayana Menon, Ulloor S Parameswara Iyer, G Sankara Kurup, Changampuzha Krishna Pillai, Chandu Menon, Vaikom Muhammad Basheer. Kesav Dev, Thakazhi Sivasankara Pillai, Ponkunnam Varky, S K Pottakkad and othersMalayalee, Swadeshabhimani, Vivekodayam, Mithavadi, Swaraj, Malayala Manorama, Bhashaposhini, Mathnubhoomi, Kerala Kaumudi, Samadarsi, Kesari, AI-Ameen, Prabhatham, Yukthivadi, etcIntroduction to English education - various missionary organisations and their functioning- founding of educational institutions, factories, printing press etc.Parvathi Nenmenimangalam, Arya Pallam, A V Kuttimalu Amma, Lalitha Prabhu.Akkamma Cheriyan, Anna Chandi, Lalithambika Antharjanam and others
GENERAL KNOWLEDGE AND CURRENT AFFAIRS
Sec 3
General Knowledge and Current Affairs
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY/TEACHING APTITUDE
Sec 4
Methods of researchPaper, article, workshop, seminar, conference and symposiumResearch EthicsResearch: Meaning, Characteristics and typesSteps of researchThesis writing: its characteristics and formatEvaluation systemsFactors affecting teachingLearner's characteristicsMethods of teachingTeaching aidsTeaching: Nature, objectives, characteristics and basic requirements
Social Welfare Legislations and Programmes
Sec 5
Social Service Legislations like Right to Information Act, Prevention of atrocities against Women & Children, Food Security Act, Environmental Acts etc. and Social Welfare Programmes like Employment Guarantee Programme, Organ and Blood Donation etc
Technical
100 Marks
HIGHER SECONDARY SCHOOL TEACHER GEOLOGY
The Kerala Public Service Commission conducts recruitment for the post of Higher Secondary School Teacher (Geology) in the Kerala Higher Secondary Education Department. The selection process typically involves a written examination.
90m
4s
#kerala-psc#geology#higher-secondary-teacher#post-graduate-level#teaching-aptitude
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PART I
Sec 1
Application of remote sensing data in geomorphology, environmental studies, land use, land cover studies; mineral and ground waterexploration.Application of thermodynamics in Geochemistry.Atmospheric, terrestrial and marine pollution.Changing concepts of waste and their disposal.Classification of folds and their recognition in the field.Classification of igneous rocks – textures and structures.Classification of Mineral deposits.Coal Geology: classification, petrography and distribution in India.Coastal Geomorphology and hill slope processes.Code of StratigraphicNomenclature and Modern stratigraphic classification.Concept of symmetry in crystals.Conoscopic study of minerals, interference figures and optic sign and optic axial angle.Controls of ore localization.Cretaceous rocks of Trichinopoly - Deccan Traps.Darcy's law and aquifer parameters.Definition of mineral, megascopic identification of minerals.Determination of pleochroic scheme.Different models of evolution of landscape.Elements of aerial photo interpretation.Factors, concepts and kinetics of metamorphism- metamorphic grades, zones and racies.Faults: terminology and classification.Foliation and Lineation.Formation and evolution of magma- Bowen's Reaction Principle and Series, Phase Diagrams:Binary and Ternary Systems.Fossls and fossilization.Fundamentals of ore dressing.Genetic significance of textures and structures of metamorphic rocks—Mineral parageneses—ACF & AKF diagrams.Geochemical distribution of elements- Geochemical cycle and classification.Geochemical, geobotanical and radiometric methods.Geographic Information system—Fundamental concepts and components.-applications in Geology.Geomorphic agents and processes-Fluvial GeomorphologyGeomorphology of KeralaGeophysical methods.Graphical representation of groundwater quality data.Ground water prospecting.Historical development and principles of stratigraphy.Historical development, fundamental concepts and scope of GeomorphologyHydrogeological properties and classification of rocks.Important crystal systems in crystallography.Important Pre-Cambrian formations of India with special reference to Karnataka and Kerala-Cuddapah and Vindhyan Supergroup.Isomorphism and polymorphism, Important optical properties under open and crossed nicols -refractive index, birefringence, interference colours, dichroism and pleochroism.Major geological events during different periods of earth's history.Man & Environment - Natural and anthropogenic Environmental hazards/disasters and their management.Metallogenic Epochs and Provinces.Methods/Guides to Mineral prospecting; exploratory workings; pitting, trenching and drilling.Micropalaeontology: Techniques in collection, separation and preparation .Microwave remote sensing.Mining terminology, Alluvial, Opencast, underground, coal, and deep sea mining methods.Modern trends in GeographyMorphology and evolution of Fishes, Amphibians, Reptiles and Mammals.Morphometric analysis: elements and parameters.Movement of groundwater.Ore deposits associated with mafic and ultramafic complexes.Ore reserve estimation.Origin and evolution of life.Palaeoecology and stratigraphic significance of Foraminifera and Ostracoda.Petrofabric analysis.Petrography and petrogenesis of Kimberlites, Carbonatites, Anorthosites, Basalts, Alkaline Rocks, and Granites.Petrogrphy and petrogenesis of charnockites, gneisses, migmatities, ecologites, schists and amphibolites.Petroleum Geology: origin, migration and accumulation of petroleum and natural gas.Petroliferous basins of India.Plalynology: classification and applications.Plate Tectonics , Continental drift, Polar wandering and Sea Floor Spreading.Pre-Cambrian stromatolites, classification and morphology.Principles and methods of isotope dating.Principles of aerial and satellite remote sensing.Principles of geological mapping and map reading.Principles of X-Ray crystallography.Quality of groundwater Physical, chemical properties.Rainwater harvesting and other method ground water recharge and conservation.Recent development in GeologyRock deformation: concept of stress and strain.Role of Gelogists in environmental studies.Sampling methods.Sandstones and limestones- Provenance studies.Sea water intrusion and Ghyben- Herzberg principle.Statistical analysis of grain size parameters and their geological significance.Stratabound and stratiform ore deposts.Stratigraphy of KeralaStructures and textures of sedimentary rocks- classification of sedimentary rocks.Trends in the evolution of Brachiopoda, Cephalopoda, Trilobita and Graptozoa.Types of aquifers.Types of remote sensing.Uniaxial and biaxial minerals, and indicatrices.Use of Remote sensing for ground water exploration.Various methods of geophysical exploration.Weathering – Type, Processes and products, Factors of soil formation – Soil profile.Well hydraulics: aquifer test and pumping test.
PART - IV
Sec 2
General Knowledge and Current AffairsNovel, Drama, Poetry, Purogamana Sahithya Prasthanam, Nataka Prashtanam, Library movement etcSNDP Yogam, Nair Service Society, Yogakshema Sabha, Sadhu Jana Paripalana Sangham, Vaala Samudaya Parishkarani Sabha, Samathwa Samajam, Islam Dharma Paripalana Sangham, Prathyaksha Raksha Daiva Sabha, Sahodara Prasthanam etc.Malabar riots, Civil Disobedience Movement, Abstention movement etc.Upper cloth revolts.Channar agitation, Vaikom Sathyagraha, Guruvayoor Sathyagraha, Paliyam Sathyagraha. Kuttamkulam Sathyagraha, Temple Entry Proclamation, Temple Entry Act .Malyalee Memorial, Ezhava Memorial etc.Thycaud Ayya Vaikundar, Sree Narayana Guru, Ayyan Kali.Chattampi Swamikal, Brahmananda Sivayogi, Vagbhadananda, Poikayil Yohannan(Kumara Guru) Dr Palpu, Palakkunnath Abraham Malpan, Mampuram Thangal, Sahodaran Ayyappan, Pandit K P Karuppan, Pampadi John Joseph, Mannathu Padmanabhan, V T Bhattathirippad, Vakkom Abdul Khadar Maulavi, Makthi Thangal, Blessed Elias Kuriakose Chaavra, Barrister G P Pillai, TK Madhavan, Moorkoth Kumaran, C. Krishnan, K P Kesava Menon, Dr.Ayyathan Gopalan, C V Kunjuraman, Kuroor Neelakantan Namboothiripad, Velukkutty Arayan, K P Vellon, P K Chathan Master, K Kelappan, P. Krishna Pillai, A K Gopalan, T R Krishnaswami Iyer, C Kesavan. Swami Ananda Theerthan , M C Joseph, Kuttippuzha Krishnapillai and othersKodungallur Kunhikkuttan Thampuran, KeralaVarma Valiyako yi Thampuran, Kandathil Varghesc Mappila. Kumaran Asan, Vallathol Narayana Menon, Ulloor S Parameswara Iyer, G Sankara Kurup, Changampuzha Krishna Pillai, Chandu Menon, Vaikom Muhammad Basheer. Kesav Dev, Thakazhi Sivasankara Pillai, Ponkunnam Varky, S K Pottakkad and othersMalayalee, Swadeshabhimani, Vivekodayam, Mithavadi, Swaraj, Malayala Manorama, Bhashaposhini, Mathnubhoomi, Kerala Kaumudi, Samadarsi, Kesari, AI-Ameen, Prabhatham, Yukthivadi, etcIntroduction to English education - various missionary organisations and their functioning- founding of educational institutions, factories, printing press etc.Parvathi Nenmenimangalam, Arya Pallam, A V Kuttimalu Amma, Lalitha Prabhu.Akkamma Cheriyan, Anna Chandi, Lalithambika Antharjanam and others
PART II
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Methods of research;Paper, article, workshop, seminar, conference and symposium;Research Ethics;Research: Meaning, Characteristics and types;Steps of research;Thesis writing: its characteristics and format.Evaluation systems.Factors affecting teaching;Learner's characteristics;Methods of teaching;Teaching aids;Teaching: Nature, objectives, characteristics and basic requirements;
PART III
Sec 4
Amendment Provisions of the Constitution.Centre-State Relations - Legislative - Administrative and Financial.Emergency Provisions.Executive - Legislature - Judiciary - Both at Union and State Level. - Other Constitutional Authorities.Fundamental Rights - Directive Principles of State Policy - Relation between Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles - Fundamental Duties.Salient features of the Constitution - Preamble- Its significance and its place in the interpretation of the Constitution.Services under the Union and the States.Social Service Legislations like Right to Information Act, Prevention of atrocities against Women & Children, Food Security Act, Environmental Acts etc.Social Welfare Programmes like Employment Guarantee Programme, Organ and Blood Donation etc
Technical
100 Marks
LECTURE IN COMPUTER SCIENCE
Recruitment by Kerala PSC for the post of Lecturer in Computer Science in Collegiate Education.
75m
6s
#kerala-psc#computer-science#lecturer#collegiate-education#degree-level
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Salient Features of Indian Constitution
Sec 1
Amendment Provisions of the Constitution.Centre-State Relations - Legislative - Administrative and Financial.Emergency Provisions.Executive - Legislature - Judiciary - Both at Union and State Level. - Other Constitutional Authorities.Fundamental Rights - Directive Principles of State Policy - Relation between Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles - Fundamental Duties.Salient features of the Constitution - Preamble- Its significance and its place in the interpretation of the Constitution.Services under the Union and the States.
RENAISSANCE IN KERALA
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Novel, Drama, Poetry, Purogamana Sahithya Prasthanam, Nataka Prashtanam, Library movement etcSNDP Yogam, Nair Service Society, Yogakshema Sabha, Sadhu Jana Paripalana Sangham, Vaala Samudaya Parishkarani Sabha, Samathwa Samajam, Islam Dharma Paripalana Sangham, Prathyaksha Raksha Daiva Sabha, Sahodara Prasthanam etc.Upper cloth revolts.Channar agitation, Vaikom Sathyagraha, Guruvayoor Sathyagraha, Paliyam Sathyagraha. Kuttamkulam Sathyagraha, Temple Entry Proclamation, Temple Entry Act .Malyalee Memorial, Ezhava Memorial etc. Malabar riots, Civil Disobedience Movement, Abstention movement etc.Thycaud Ayya Vaikundar, Sree Narayana Guru, Ayyan Kali.Chattampi Swamikal, Brahmananda Sivayogi, Vagbhadananda, Poikayil Yohannan(Kumara Guru) Dr Palpu, Palakkunnath Abraham Malpan, Mampuram Thangal, Sahodaran Ayyappan, Pandit K P Karuppan, Pampadi John Joseph, Mannathu Padmanabhan, V T Bhattathirippad, Vakkom Abdul Khadar Maulavi, Makthi Thangal, Blessed Elias Kuriakose Chaavra, Barrister G P Pillai, TK Madhavan, Moorkoth Kumaran, C. Krishnan, K P Kesava Menon, Dr.Ayyathan Gopalan, C V Kunjuraman, Kuroor Neelakantan Namboothiripad, Velukkutty Arayan, K P Vellon, P K Chathan Master, K Kelappan, P. Krishna Pillai, A K Gopalan, T R Krishnaswami Iyer, C Kesavan. Swami Ananda Theerthan , M C Joseph, Kuttippuzha Krishnapillai and othersKodungallur Kunhikkuttan Thampuran, KeralaVarma ValiyakoYi Thampuran, Kandathil Varghesc Mappila. Kumaran Asan, Vallathol Narayana Menon, Ulloor S Parameswara Iyer, G Sankara Kurup, Changampuzha Krishna Pillai, Chandu Menon, Vaikom Muhammad Basheer. Kesav Dev, Thakazhi Sivasankara Pillai, Ponkunnam Varky, S K Pottakkad and othersMalayalee, Swadeshabhimani, Vivekodayam, Mithavadi, Swaraj, Malayala Manorama, Bhashaposhini, Mathnubhoomi, Kerala Kaumudi, Samadarsi, Kesari, AI-Ameen, Prabhatham, Yukthivadi, etcIntroduction to English education - various missionary organisations and their functioning- founding of educational institutions, factories, printing press etc.Parvathi Nenmenimangalam, Arya Pallam, A V Kuttimalu Amma, Lalitha Prabhu.Akkamma Cheriyan, Anna Chandi, Lalithambika Antharjanam and others
GENERAL KNOWLEDGE AND CURRENT AFFAIRS
Sec 3
General Knowledge and Current Affairs
COMPUTER SCIENCE
Sec 4
Recent developments in Computer Science8086 -Architecture-registers, RAM organization segment-offset addressing, real & protected modes, addressing modes, instructions – arithmetic, data movement, control, I/O string, logical. Subroutine call & return.Basic operational concepts – functional units.Boolean algebra & Laws.Combinational circuits – SOP & POS form, K-Map – encoders, Decoders, multiplexers, demultiplexers-sequential circuits-flipflops, registers & counters.Control unit organisation - Single bus and multibus organisation, Micro instruction, Microprogrammed and hardwired control, Microinstruction- program-sequencing, RISC &CISC (Features)Features of pentium processor.High performance computing – pipelining, basic conceps in parallel processing, Grid and cluster computing.I/O devices (keyboard, mouse, CRT/LCD/LED, Printers, scanners). I/O Interfacing – memory mapped & I/O Mapped I/O, Polling, interrupt driven I/O, DMA – controller. Serial communication – UART, RS 232, USB.Integer representation (signed & unsigned). Half and full address, sequential multiplier, Booth algorithm– floating point representation (IEEF).Memory – Hierarchi, organisation of RAM, types of RAM (SRAM, DRAM, SDRAM, DDRAM). Cache-operation, cashe mapping, multilevel organization of cache (LI/LII, Primary/secondary). Virtual memory page fault, TLB, segmentation – Multiple memory modules & interleaning.Number System (binary, hexa, octal, complements) codes (ASCII, UNICODE, BCD, GRAY), Error detecting and correcting code-parity and Hamming codes.Processor-8085-Architecture-instruction set, fetch & execute, addressing mode, interrupts.Secondary storage – Disk-CDROM/DVD.Arrays – representation-address calculation, sparse matrix representation, polynominal and sparse polynominal representation.Back tracking: General method, sub of subsets, 8-queries problem.Basic concepts of NP hard and NP - problem.Data Structures – abstract data types – time and space complexity (O, Ώ, θ) – practical complexities. Recursive algorithms. Randomized algorithms.Divide & conquer – general method, quick sort, merge sort.Dynamic programming: General method, multistage graph, all pairs shortest path.Greedy method – general method, knapscale problem, tree vertex splitting.Linkied list – single, doubly, circular lists. Header and trailer nodes, basic operations on linked lists (insertion, deletion, merging, concentration, search), linked polynominal, sparse matrix representation using linked list.Non-linear data structures – tree-basic definition, binary tree- array and linked representation, tree traversal (recursive and nonrecursive) threaded binary tree, binary search tree, AVL trees, B-trees, Red-black trees, decision and game trees.Queue – array and linked implementation – circular array queue, priority queue.Representation of graphs – BFS & DFS algorithm Minimum cost - free.Searching – binacy & sequential, sort, bubble, heap, insertion & selection.Stock-array and linked implementation. Application- evaluation and conversion of expressions.Concept of memory, address binding, logical address, physical address, swapping, contiguous allocation fixed partition variable partition fragmentation. Noncontiguous allocation, paging segmentation, virtual memory-demander paging. replacement algorithms, thrashing protection and security mechanisms, accidental data loss, protection mechanisms, user authentication, attack from inside, viruses, antiviruses.File management-concept, access methods, directory structure, file sharing, file system structure implementation, directory implementation allocation methods, free space managment.I/O managments, I/O hardware, application I/O interface kenrnel I/O subsystem DISK I/O, disk scheduling, swap space management RAID, disk cache.OS as a resource manager, structrue of OS shell, Kernel, utilities, resourse management routines, evlution of OS, multiprogramming, time sharing, real time systems, parallel systems, distributed systems, OS functions process disription and control, process control, process state, operation on process, concurrent process, threads, processes and threads, micro kernels, schedulers, scheduling algorithms, independent and concurrent processes, critical section, mutual exclution, Petersons solution, semaphore, classical synchronization concept of interprocess communications. Deadlock, starvation, conditions for deadlock, resource allocation problem, deadlock handling, prevention and avoidance, Bankers algorithm deadlock detection and recovery.System software – definition, components, operating system, language translator, loaders, linkers, interpreters, compilers, overview of compilation process, scanning, pausing, code optimization, software tools, library routines, text editors, program generators, debugging tools.Application layer- DNS, remote logging, file transfer, WWW & HTTP.Computer networks-Topology, Transmission models, categories of networks, transmission media (Twisted pair, coaxial cable, optical, satellite, cellular telephony, terrestrial microwave). OSI and TCP/IP modes.Data Link layer-Single bit & burst error, error detectiion, URC, LRC, CRC. Data compression – Hoffman code. Flow control and Error control, ethernet, CSMA/CD, TOKEN BUS.Database concepts, relational database-relational algebra, relational calcules (TRC & DRC) SQL – basic structure set operation, DDL, DML, embedded SQL, QBE.Database Design: ER Model, constraints & Keys, ER diagram. UML Relational database design – normal forms 1st to 5th , BCNF). Integrity and security domain constraints, referential integrity, assertions, triggers.File structures- indexing & hashing. Query optimization. Transaction management concurrency control, recovery systems and dead lock.Parallel & distributed databases, objected-oriented and object relational DBMS (basic ideas only).Network fundamentals-LAN, MAN, WAN, Wireless networks. Data communication- channel capacity, features of transmission media (twisted pair, coaxial cables, fiber optic cables, wireless). Multiplexing, switching nanoband and broadband ISDN, ATM.Network layer – Reapeating, bridges, routers gateways. Logical addressing internet protocols, address mapping (IP Address), error IPU 4 & IPU 6 reporting and multicasting, delivery, forwarding and routing algorithm – distance vector Link state, dijlestra algorithm.Physical layer – Digital data transmission, parallel and serial transmission, DTE-DCE, Modems-multiplexing FDM, TDM, WDM. Switching-packet, circuit, message/Transport layer: UDP, TCP & SCTP, congestion cotnrol and quality of service.Introduction to software Engineering, software engineering paradigms, process models, product and process, software, characteristics of software, software development life cycles, generic view of process, waterfall model, prototyping, spiral model, timeboxing, RAD, interative model. Comparison of different life cycle models, software project management project estimation techniques, software requirements analysis and specification, characteristics of SRS, components of SRS,metrics, quality metrics planning of project, effort estimation, risk management teqniques, project scheduling, PERT, GANTT charts.Object oriented analysis and design, objects attributes and methods, encapsulation, information hiding, messages, inheritance, polymorphism, UML, UML diagram, use case, class diagrams, sequence diagram, collaboration diagrams, state chart diagrams, activity diagrams, component diagrams, deployment diagrams, common coding errors, code inspection, code standards, source code control, code verification static analysis, testing, test plan, test cases, testing techniques and strategies – white box testing, basic path testing, condition testing, control and dataflow testing course effect graphing, cyclimatic complexity, black box testing, equivalance class partitioning, boudnary value analysis, unit testing, integrating testing, verification and validation, system testing – load testing, performance, runtime, stress testing, recovery testing, acceptance testing.Problem partitioning, abstraction, modularity, coupling, coheison, top down, bottom up strategies structured design/structured analysis (SA/SD), DID components, ER diagrams, decersion trees, decision tables, structured English, transform analysis.Software configuration management, software quality assurance, quality management, TQM, agile programming, extreme programming, formal methods, CASE tools, sin sigma tools, CMMI, CMM levels.C programming – Basic concepts, arrays, functions, pointers, structures, files.Java programming, brief history, java basics, data types, variables and arrays, operators, control statements, classes and methods, inheritance, exception handling – multi threading, stream I/O string handling packages. Inheritance and interface, deriving classes, method overriding, method overloading, access modifiers, abstract class and method, interfaces, packages imports and class path, exception handling try-catch-finally clause, threads, creating threads in applications, method in thread class, threads in applets. Java applets, windows, graphics and multimedia in Java, Java APIS, IO packages, Java input stream classes, Java output stream classes, file class, graphic and sound, AWT and swing, graphic methods, fonts, loading and viewing images, loading and playing sound, AWT & Event handling network programming, IP address & port numbers, URLs, client and server concept, port and socket, server socket, simple server and client program, java beans – properties and methods, event model, introspection, customisers and property editors, persistent storage. JDBC, RMI – Defining the remote interface, implemeting the remote interface, servelet overview – basic servelet architecture, servelet form processing, session management, database management, Javascript: Objects names literals and operators and expression statements, function,s events, windows documents forms.Object oriented programming – concepts, comparison with structural programming, classes and objects, data abstraction, encapsulation inheritence, polymorphism, dynamic binding, message passing, advantages – reusability, maintenance, security. Access modifiers, static members, friend function constructors and destructors, polymorphism, operator overloading, inheritance, virtual base classes.
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY/TEACHING APTITUDE
Sec 5
Methods of research;Paper, article, workshop, seminar, conference and symposium;Research Ethics;Research: Meaning, Characteristics and types;Steps of research;Thesis writing: its characteristics and format.Evaluation systems.Factors affecting teaching;Learner's characteristics;Methods of teaching;Teaching aids;Teaching: Nature, objectives, characteristics and basic requirements;
Social Welfare Legislations and Programmes
Sec 6
Social Service Legislations like Right to Information Act, Prevention of atrocities against Women & Children, Food Security Act, Environmental Acts etc. and Social Welfare Programmes like Employment Guarantee Programme, Organ and Blood Donation etc.
Medical
100 Marks
Junior Laboratory Assistant ||| Junior Lab Assistant ||| Laboratory Technician Gr.II
Recruitment by the Kerala Public Service Commission (KPSC) for the post of Junior Laboratory Assistant, Junior Lab Assistant, and Laboratory Technician Gr.II in the Medical Education and Health Services Departments.
90m
5s
#kerala-psc#laboratory#medical-education#health-services#science
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PART - I
Sec 1
Heamotology analyser, Haemogram, CBCMethods of estimation.Normal value, Clinical ignificance, Relevance of HbAlcTypes of samples: FBS, PPBS,RBSCommon method for the estimation of cholesterol.Tests included in lipid profileCommon tests included. Method used for estimation of Bilirubin (Malloy and Evelyn method)Name cardiac Markers.Name Tumor Markers.Other parameters of Diagnostic importance. Serum electrolytes: Sodium, Potassium. Normal value and Clinical significance.Common method used for the estimation of Blood urea, Serum creatinine (normal values). Clearance test (Urea & Creatinine)Enumerate the common test included.Arterial puncture and venous punctureIdentification of blood cells: Leishman's stain Blood cell types: RBC, WBC, Platelets (Identifying characters and Normal Range )Methods of blood collection - Capillary PunctureSites of blood collection: Capillary and Venous.Blood bank-Anticoagulants.Blood components.Blood group antigens and antibodies.Blood group system. (ABO and Rh system in detail)Blood grouping techniques.Cell grouping and Serum grouping.Compatability testing and issue of blood.Cross matching-Minor and Major.Donor screening , Donor selection criteria.Hemolytic Disease of New Born (HDN )Inheritance of blood group.Mention 3 phases.Slide and tube methodTransfusion phlebotomyTransfusion reaction:Name only.Analysis of Urine, Sputum, Stool, Semen, CSF (physical,Chemical, Microscopic examination, Importance)ESR- Method (westergren's method), Normal value,Clinical Significance.Counting chamber : improved NeubauerTotal cell counts: RBC,WBC,Platelet,Absolute Eosinophil count. (Diluting fluids, Normal value, Clinical Significance)Hemoglobin estimation : Enumerate methods ,WHO recognized method : cyanmethhaemoglobin method,significance.PCV – Methods, Wintrobe 's method, Normal value clinical significance.Reticulocount : Clinical significanceTest for coagulation: Bleeding time methods & Normal value of Duke's method. Clotting time methods & Normal value of Capillary tube methodDiagnostic cytology : Types of specimen , Processing , Fixation (fixatives used), Staining, advantages and application of diagnostic cytologyHistotechnology :Tissue processing (steps of tissue processing), Microtomes, staining: (H and E stain)Types of immunity, types of antibody (IgG, IgA, IgM, IgD, IgE)Biochemical tests : Coagulase, Catalase, & IMViCClassification of bacteria based on Morphology.Culture Media: Classification of culture media with example.Culture Methods: Streak , Stroke, Stab, Lawn culture, Anaerobic technique (gaspak)Detection of motility : Names of different methods (Hanging Drop Method )Disinfectants & Antiseptics (Application)Hot Air Oven, Autoclave (Use )Identification of bacteria : Different methods .Staining : (Simple stain, gram stain, AFB stain) Diagnostic significance.Sterilization methods.Laboratory Diagnosis of Filariasis . (Disease, mode of transmission,host and nocturnal habit. Lab diagnosis : Wet smear examination , thick smear examination, concentration techniques.Laboratory diagnosis of Malaria (Disease, Mode of transmission, host, causative agent. Types of Malaria, Thick and thin smear. Other stains used: JSB, Other methods : card method ,QBC.
PART – IV
Sec 2
Biomolecules-structure and function of proteins, carbohydrates, lipid, nucleic acids; Enzymes-types, properties and mode of action .Cell division-cell cycle,mitosis &meosisStructure of plant and animal cell, various cell organelles and their function.Biodiversity, Taxonomy, Taxonomic hierarchy, Binomial nomenclature, Tools for study of Taxonomy - Museums, Zoos, Herbaria, Botanical gardensBiological classification -Five kingdoms, virus, viroids and lichenPlant Kingdom - Brief classification of plants with examplesEcosystem: Structure and function, Productivity,energy flow, food chain, food web and ecological pyramids. Biogeochemical cycles, Ecological succession.Environmental issues : Air, water, soil and noise pollution. Solid waste management,radioactive waste management. Green house and global warming ,ozone depletion.Organism and Environment:Environmental factors, Ecological levels-species,population & community, ecological adaptations. Population attributes-growth birth rate and death rate and age distribution. Population interactions.Photosynthesis-photosynthetic pigments, photochemical phase-cyclic and non cyclic photophosphorylation, biochemical phase-photorespiration, C3 and C 4 cycles. Factors affecting photosynthesis.Plant growth and development: Phases of plant growth; Differentiation, dedifferentiation and redifferentiation; Growth regulators-auxin, gibberellin, cytokinin, ethylene, ABA, Seed dormancy; Vernalisation and Photoperiodism.Plant nutrition-classification of minerals in plants, their role, deficiency symptoms, nitrogen cycle, biological nitrogen fixation.Respiration-aerobic & anaerobic respiration, steps in cell respiration–Glycolysis,TCA Cycle, Terminal oxidation, energy relation and respiratory quotient.Transport in plants -cell to cell transport, plant water relations, transport of water and minerals, transpiration and its mechanism, guttation and translocation of minerals.Reproduction in flowering plants: Development of male and female gametophytes; Pollination - types,agencies and examples.Outbreedings devices; Double fertilisation; Post fertilisation events-Development of endosperm and embryo and seed ,Special modes - apomixis, parthenocarpy, polyembryony.Plant anatomy - Internal structure of plant, tissues, tissue systems, Primary structure of stem, root & leaf. Secondary growth in stem and rootPlant morphology - root, stem and leaf structure & modification, Flower morphology, floral diagram and floral formula of Fabaceae, Solanaceae and LiliaceaeSalient features and classification of animals, non -chordates and chordates up to classes level. Morphology and internal structure of Earthworm, cockroach and frog.Animal nutrition and its type, food components, malnutrition, disorder related to nutrition. Human digestive system and process of digestionCirculation:Blood and its composition. Human heart -structure and working ,double circulation, ECG, circulatory disordersEndocrine system : endocrine glands, hormones and their functions,hormonal imbalance and disorders.Excretion:Structure and function of human kidney, osmoregulation, regulation of urine formation. Other excretory organsLocomotion and Movements : Human skeleton , types of joint, Types of muscle and structure, Mechanim of muscle contraction and disordersNervous co- ordination : Human Nervous system -structure and function of brain and spinal cord ,nerve impulse transmission .Sensory receptors - structure and function of eye, ear and tongue.Reproduction and development:Human male and female reproductive system, menstrual cycle, gametogenesis fertilisation and embryogeny. Placenta and its function.Respiration :Respiratory organs,Respiration in man – mechanism and its regulation, gas exchange, respiratory volume and respiratory disordersAnimal and plant breeding, Tissue culture, Biotechnology principles and its applications in agriculture and medicine. Biopatent, Biopiracy, biofertilizers, sewage treatment, biogas and biomedical technologies.Birth control measures, Assisted reproductive technologies, STD Common problems of adolescence, problem associated with drugs, smoking and alcoholismEvolution : Origin of life ,Theories of evolution, evidence of evolution , Natural selection and example, types of selection, Hardy-Weinberg's principle and human evolutionHeredity and variation : Mendelian inheritance. Non -Mendelian inheritance-incomplete dominance, co-dominance, multiple alleles and polygenic inheritance, Sex determination. Mendelian disorders and chromosomal disorders.Molecular basis of inheritance: Structure of DNA and RNA, Search for DNA as genetic material, Nucleosomes.Functions of DNA - replication, transcription and translation .Central dogma, genetic code. Gene expression and regulation -Lac operon.
PART- III
Sec 3
Allotrops of Carbon - Diamond and Graphite their structure and propertiesChemicals in food, medicines and as cleansing agentsClassification of elements in blocks- Periodic properties and their variation along group and period with reasonColloids and emulsions-type of colloids with examples-colloids around usCompounds of Nitrogen -Ammonia and Nitric acid, compounds of sulphur -sulphuric acidDifferent atom models by J J Thomson, Rutherford, Neils Bohr- Quantum numbers and orbital representation-orbit and orbital- Electronic configuration and Auf-bau principleDifferent methods used for purifying organic compounds – distillation, crystallisation, sublimationDifferent polymers with examplesDifferent types of electrochemical cellsGreen house effect-acid rainHydrocarbons-general formula -structural representationLanthanoids and Actinoids-Interhalogen compoundsMolarity, molarity calculationsMole concept calculationsOres of different metals -methods of extraction of metalsPeriodic classification of elements – Earlier classifications - Modern Periodic law and Periodic Table - various groups in Modern Periodic TableSeven crystal systems with examplesTests for alchohol, aldehydes, ketones, phenolTypes of water-Hardness of water-causes of hardness and its removalVSEPR Theory and shapes of molecules
PART V
Sec 4
Important world, national and regional events related to the political and scientific fields, sports, cinema and literature etc.Demography – Economic and social development – Poverty alleviation – Economy and planning – etc.Geography of India – Physical features – Climate – Soils – Rivers – Famous sites – etc.History of India – Period from 1857 to 1947 – National movementGeographical Facts – Physical features – Climate – Soils – Rivers – Famous sites – Economic and Social deve – Historical importance - etc.Five Year PlansBrahmananda Swami Sivayogi, Chattampi Swami, Sree Narayana Guru, Vagbhatananda, Thycaud Ayya, Ayya Vaikundar, Poikayil Yohannan (Kumara Guru), Ayyankali, Pandit Karuppan, Mannathu Padmanabhan,V. T. Bhattathirippad, Dr. Palpu, Kumaranasan, Vakkom Moulavi, Blessed Kuriakose Elias Chavara, Etc.Important Events/Movements/Leaders
PART II
Sec 5
Alternating current: AC generator, LCR circuit, Reactance, Impedence, Resonance, TransformerCurrent electricity : Electric current, Ohm's law, Resistance and resistivity, Resistance in series and parallel, Carbon resistors, Kirchoff'sDual nature of matter and radiations: Photoelectric effect, Matter waveElectromagnetic induction: Faraday's law, Lenz's law, Eddy current, Self Induction, Mutual inductionElectromagnetic waves : Electromagnetic waves and their properties, Electro magnetic spectrum and their usesElectrostatics: Electric charges and their properties, Coulomb's law, Electric field, Electric potential, Capacitance, Capacitors in series and parallel, capacity of a parallel plate capacitorGravitation : Mass and weight, Acceleration due to gravity and its variation with height and depthHeat: Measurement of temperature,Thermal expansion, Specific heat capacity, Latent Heat, Transfer of heat, Newton's law of cooling.Laws of Motion : Newtons laws of motion, Force, Inertia, Linear momentum and its conservation, FrictionMagnetism : Earth'magnetism, para, dia and ferromagnetic substances, Electromagnets and permanent magnets.Mechanics of solids and liquids : Elastic properties of solids, Stress, Strain, Hooke's law, Modulus of Elasticity, Fluid pressure, Pascal's law, Buoyancy, Surface tension, Viscosity, Capillary rise, Bernoulli's theorem and its applicationsMotion in one, two and three dimensions: Distance and displacement, Speed and velocity, Acceleration, Equations of motion, Projectile motion, Uniform circular motionOptics: Reflection, Refraction, Total internal reflection, Refraction through prism, Refraction through lens, Lenses in contact, Magnification, Power of lens, Dispersion, Scattering, Interference, Diffraction, Polarisation, Microscope, TelescopeRotational motion : Centre of Mass, Angular momentum and its conservation, Torque, Principle of moments, Moment of Inertia, Rotational kinetic EnergySemiconducters: Conducters, insulators and semiconductors, Intrinsic semiconductors, Extrinsic semiconductors, Diode, TransistorUnits and measurement : Units for measurement, CGS Unit , SI unit, Accuracy and errors in measurement, Significant figuresWaves: Longitudinal and transverse waves, Speed of wave motion, Reflection of waves, Echo.Work, Energy and Power : Work, Energy, Different forms of Energy, Kinetic Energy, Potential energy, Conservation of energy, Power
Education
100 Marks
High School Assistant (Physical Science) (Malayalam Medium)
The High School Assistant (Physical Science) exam is conducted by the Kerala Public Service Commission (Kerala PSC) for candidates aspiring to become Physical Science teachers in government high schools across Kerala.
75m
3s
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CHEMISTRY
Sec 1
Abnormal molecular massActinidesAdsorption isothermsAmorphous and crystalline solidsApplication of radioactive isotopesApplication of Schrödinger wave equation to hydrogen atomApplication to particle in a one dimensional boxApplications of colloids.Applications of Coordination Compounds.AromaticityArrhenius equationArrhenius theoryAtom ModelsAtomic orbitalsAufbau’s principleBaeyer strain theoryBiodegradable polymersBiomolecules: Carbohydrates (Classifications with examples, applications/functions)Biomolecules: Nucleic acids (Classifications with examples, applications/functions)Biomolecules: Proteins (Classifications with examples, applications/functions)Biomolecules: Vitamins (Classifications with examples, applications/functions)Bond energies.Bond order.Bonding and anti bonding molecular orbitalsBorn-Haber cycleBorn-Lande equation (derivation not expected)Cement (Brief study)ChemisorptionChiralityClassification of colloidsClassification of organic compoundsClassification of polymersClassification of steelColligative propertiesCollision number.Collision theoryCommon ion effectConcept of entropyConcept of Hybridisation –-Types: sp, sp2, sp3, dsp2, sp3d, d2sp3,sp3d2 - Explanation with simple examplesConfigurationConformationControl of air pollutionControl of water pollutionConversion of cartesian coordinates to polar coordinatesCovalent bond - Valence bond theoryCrystal field theoryde Broglie's relationDebye-Huckel-Onsager's equations for strong electrolytesDefects in crystals - Non stoichiometric defectsDefects in crystals - Stoichiometric defectsDiagonal relationshipDiastereomersDilute solutionsDisintegration seriesDual nature of matter and radiationEAN ruleEffective nuclear chargeEigen functions and Eigen valuesElectrochemical seriesElectromeric effectElectronegativity scales (Pauling and Mullikan scales)Electronic configuration of atoms.Electronic spectroscopy: Basic Principles and applications.Electrophilic substitution reactions in benzene with mechanismsElements of symmetry of moleculesEnantiomersEnergy levels in molecules - Born-Oppenheimer approximation.Entropy as criteria of spontaneity.Enzyme catalysisEquilibrium constant in terms of concentrationEquilibrium constant in terms of mole fractionsEquilibrium constant in terms of partial pressureExtractive metallurgy of AlExtractive metallurgy of CuExtractive metallurgy of FeExtractive metallurgy of NiExtractive metallurgy of TiFactors affecting adsorptionFactors influencing the rate of a reactionFajan's rules and its applications.Faraday's lawsFirst law of thermodynamicsFluorescenceFree energy functionsGalvanic cellsGieger Nuttal ruleGlass (Brief study)Gold numberGrignard reagent-Preparation and synthetic applicationsHalf life periodHalf life period for first order reactionHardening of steel.Heisenberg's uncertainty principle.Henry's lawHess’s lawHeterogeneous equilibriaHeterogenous catalysisHomogeneous catalysisHomogeneous equilibriaHuckel's ruleHund’s rule of maximum multiplicityHybridization of carbon in organic compounds.Hydrogen bond – Inter molecular hydrogen bond.Hydrogen bond – Intra molecular hydrogen bond.HyperconjugationIdeal solutionsInductive effectInorganic fertilizers (Brief study)Inversion temperature.Ionic bond – PropertiesIsomerism in coordination compoundsJoule-Thomson effectKohlrausch’s lawLanthanidesLaw of chemical equilibriumLaw of mass actionLe Chatelier’s Principle and its applications.Liquefaction of gasesMechanisms of E1Mechanisms of E2Mechanisms of SN1Mechanisms of SN2Mesomeric effectMetals: Concentration of oresMetals: OccurrenceMetals: Refining of metalsMolecular Orbital Theory – LCAONernst equationNMR spectroscopy: Basic Principles and applications.Nomenclature of organic compoundsNon ideal solutionsNormalization of wave functionsNuclear fissionNuclear forcesNuclear fusionNuclear stability – N/P ratioOrbitals and concept of Quantum numbersOrder and molecularityOrganic reactions: AdditionOrganic reactions: EliminationOrganic reactions: RearrangementOrganic reactions: SubstitutionOrganometallic Compounds: ApplicationsOrganometallic Compounds: ClassificationOrganometallic Compounds: DefinitionOstwald’s dilution lawPauling’s Exclusion principlePeriodic lawsPeriodic propertiesPhase Equilibria: ComponentsPhase Equilibria: Degrees of freedomPhase Equilibria: One component systems (Simple cases only)Phase Equilibria: Two component systems (Simple cases only)PhosphorescencePhotoelectric effectPhotosynthesisPhysisorptionPlanck’s quantum TheoryPollutantsPostulates of kinetic theory of gasesPostulates of quantum mechanics Time Schrödinger wave equationPrecipitation of cationsPreparation and applications of important polymersPreparation and properties of alcoholsPreparation and properties of aldehydes and ketonesPreparation and properties of alkanesPreparation and properties of alkenesPreparation and properties of alkyl halidesPreparation and properties of alkynesPreparation and properties of carboxylic acids & their derivatives.Preparation of colloidsPrinciples and applications of Column chromatographyPrinciples and applications of Ion exchange chromatographyPrinciples and applications of Paper chromatographyPrinciples and applications of Thin layer chromatographyPrinciples of volumetric analysisProperties of colloidsProtective colloidsPurification of colloidsQuantum numbersRacemic mixtureRadial and angular functions (mention only)Radioactivity –ArtificialRadioactivity –NaturalRaman spectroscopy: Basic Principles and applications.Raoult's lawRate constants for first order reactionsRate constants for second order reactionsRate constants for third order reactionsRate constants for zero order reactionsRate lawRate of a reactionRepresentative Elements – General Characteristics, preparation and properties of simple compounds.Resolution methodsRf values.Rocket propellants (Brief study)Rotational spectroscopy: Basic Principles and applications.Second law of thermodynamicsSimple Photochemical reactionsSlater ruleSolubility productSpecific rotationSplitting of d-orbitals in octahedral complexesSplitting of d-orbitals in square planar complexesSplitting of d-orbitals in tetrahedral complexesStereoisomerismSteric effect.Structural IsomerismStructure and applications of silicatesStructure and applications of siliconesStructure and applications of zeolites.Structure and stability of benzeneTheories of indicators.Theories of Metallic bonding: Band theory (Basics concepts only).Theories of Metallic bonding: Free electron theory (Basics concepts only)Theories of Metallic bonding: Valence bond theory (Basics concepts only)Third law of thermodynamics.Transition Elements – General Characteristics, preparation and properties of simple compounds.Transition state theoryTransmutationTypes of pollution: AirTypes of pollution: Water.Uniqueness of CarbonValence bond theory (Coordination Compounds)Van’t Hoff factor.Van't Hoff’s equationVibrational spectroscopy: Basic Principles and applications.VSEPR TheoryWerner’s theory
Methodology of teaching the subject
Sec 2
Aims, Objectives, and Values of Teaching - Taxonomy of Educational Objectives - Old and revisedAssessment; Evaluation- Concepts, Purpose, Types, Principles, Modern techniques - CCE and Grading- Tools and techniques - Qualities of a good test - Types of test items- Evaluation of projects, Seminars and Assignments - Achievement test, Diagnostic test – Construction, Characteristics, interpretation and remediation.Correlation with other subjects and life situations.Curriculum - Definition, Principles, Modern trends and organizational approaches, Curriculum reforms - NCF/KCF.History/conceptual development. Need and Significance, Meaning Nature and Scope of the Subject.Instructional resources- Laboratory, Library, Club, Museum- Visual and Audio-Visual aids - Community based resources - e-resources - Text book, Work book and Hand book.Methods and Strategies of teaching the subject- Models of Teaching, Techniques of individualising instruction.Pedagogic analysis- Need, Significance and Principles.Planning of instruction at Secondary level- Need and importance.Psychological bases of Teaching the subject - Implications of Piaget, Bruner, Gagne, Vygotsky, Ausubel and Gardener - Individual difference, Motivation, Maxims of teaching.Teacher - Qualities and Competencies - different roles - Personal Qualities - Essential teaching skills - Microteaching - Action research.
PHYSICS
Sec 3
Alternating currentBasic idea of spectroscopy.Bohr atom modelBragg’s lawBrevais latticeCarnot engineConservation laws - Angular momentumConservation laws - Energy.Conservation laws - Linear momentumCrystal structureCrystal symmetryCurrent electricityDamped oscillationsDiffractionDispersionDoppler effect.Elasticity - Bulk modulusElasticity - Rigidity modulusElasticity - Young’s modulusElectromagnetic inductionElectrostaticsElementary particles.Entropy.Fibre opticsForced oscillationsFrames of referenceHeat and thermodynamics - ConductionHeat and thermodynamics - ConvectionHeat and thermodynamics - RadiationHydrogen spectraInterferenceLasersLaws of thermodynamicsMagnetic properties of materials.Maxwell-Boltzmann statistics.Miller indicesNewton’s laws of motionNuclear structure and propertiesPacking fractionParticle dynamicsPolarizationPostulates of wave mechanicsRadioactivity (Nuclear)ReflectionRefractionRotational dynamicsScatteringSchrodinger equation.Semiconductor physics - AmplifiersSemiconductor physics - DiodesSemiconductor physics - Logic gates.Semiconductor physics - OscillatorsSemiconductor physics - TransistorsSimple harmonic motionSpecial theory of relativityStatistical distribution - EnsembleStatistical distribution - Phase spaceSuper conductivity.Surface tensionTransient currentUncertainty principleVector atom modelViscosity.Wave motion - Progressive wavesWave motion - Super position of wavesWave nature of matter
Education
100 Marks
Lecturer in Commercial Practice
Recruitment by Kerala PSC for the post of Lecturer in Commercial Practice in the Kerala Technical Education Department.
120m
7s
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Accountancy
Sec 1
Accountancy – FundamentalsAccounts from Incomplete recordsAccounts of Non-Trading concernsComputerized Financial AccountingConsignment accountsCost accounting – fundamentalsDepreciation accountingFinal Accounts – Sole proprietorshipJoint Stock Company – shares and Debentures, Final accountsJoint Venture accountsMethods and techniques of CostingPartnership accounts – admission, retirement, death and dissolution
Business Laws and Banking
Sec 2
Banking – Banker-customer relationshipDebit and Credit cardsFactories ActLaw of ContractLoans and advancesModern banking – Internet banking – mobile banking, tele-banking, electronic fund transfer etc.Negotiable instrumentsOpening and operation of different types of accountsSale of Goods Act
Commerce, E- Commerce and Business Communication
Sec 3
Business Communication – concept and type – Business Letters – Government Correspondence Report writing – Latest Communication TechniquesBusiness, trade, industry and CommerceE commerce – meaning and types – E Government E-GovernmentE-Learning – On-line Publishing, E-books, blogging – C2C E-Commerce (including E-Auctions) e-paymentsHome trade and Foreign tradeInsuranceJoint Stock Company – formation – Management – Company MeetingsMotions and ResolutionsWinding up of Companies
Business Management and Capital Marketing
Sec 4
CAPITAL MARKET – Money marketFunctional areas of management – Human Resource Management, Financial Management, Production Management, Production Management, Marketing ManagementInstruments of capital marketLevels of management, Management processMANAGEMENT – Business managementNon-banking financial institutionsPrinciples of management – scientific management – Techniques – MBOSEBIStock exchange
Environmental Science & Disaster Management
Sec 5
1.Pre-disaster stage (preparedness) : (a) Preparing hazard zonation maps, Predictability / forecasting & warning.1.Pre-disaster stage (preparedness) : (b) Preparing disaster preparedness plan1.Pre-disaster stage (preparedness) : (c) Land use zoning1.Pre-disaster stage (preparedness) : (d) Preparedness through (IEC) Information, Education & Communication.2.Emergency Stage (a) Rescue training for search & operation at national & regional level2.Emergency Stage (b) Immediate relief2.Emergency Stage (c) Assessment surveys.3.Post Disaster stage – rehabilitation: (a) Political administrative aspect3.Post Disaster stage – rehabilitation: (b) Economic aspect3.Post Disaster stage – rehabilitation: (c) Environmental aspectPre-disaster stage (mitigation): (a) Disaster resistant house constructionPre-disaster stage (mitigation): (b) Population reduction in vulnerable areasPre-disaster stage (mitigation): (c) AwarenessChemical hazards/disasters: Causes and consequences of release of toxic chemicals, nuclear explosion. Case studies – Minamata tragedy, Bhopal disaster, Chernobyl disaster. Emerging approaches in Disaster Management – Three Stages.Ecosystems: Concept of an ecosystem, Structure and function of an ecosystem, producers, consumers and decomposers. Ecological succession, food chains, food webs and ecological pyramids.Concept of Environmental hazards, Environmental stress, Environmental stress and Environmental Disasters.Meaning of Environmental hazards, Environmental Disasters and Environmental stress.Air pollutionMarine pollutionNoise pollutionNuclear hazardsOil pollutionThermal pollutionWater pollutionAquatic ecosystems (Ponds, streams, lakes, rivers, oceans, estuaries)Desert ecosystemForest ecosystemGrassland ecosystem(a)Forest resources: Use and overexploitation, deforestation, case studies, Timber extraction, mining, dams and their effects on forests and tribal people.(b)Water resources: Use and over-utilization of surface and ground water, floods, drought, conflicts over water, dams – benefits and problems.(c)Mineral resources: Use and exploitation, environmental effects of extracting and using mineral resources, case studies.(d)Food resources: World Food problems, changes caused by agriculture and overgrazing, effects of modern agriculture, fertilizer-pesticide problems, water logging, salinity, case studies.(e)Energy resources: Growing energy needs, renewable and non-renewable energy sources, use of alternate energy sources, case studies.(f)Land resources: Land as a resource, land degradation, man included landslides, soil erosion and desertification.Role of an individual in conservation of natural resources. Equitable use of resources for sustainable lifestyles.Solid waste management: Causes, effects and control measures of urban and industrial wastes. Role of an individual in prevention of pollution. Pollution case studies.Man induced hazards and Disasters. Causes and Environmental consequences of the flowing natural HAZARDS – Droughts and Floods. Volcanic Eruption, Earthquakes, Landslides, Cyclones, Lightning, Tsunami.Natural hazards and disasters
Economics and Business Statistics
Sec 6
Correlation and regressionEconomics – Basic terms and conceptsIndex numberLaw of Demand, Law of SupplyMeasures of Central ValueMeasures of dispersionPricing under different market conditionsStatistics – fundamentals
General Knowledge and Current Affairs
Sec 7
General Knowledge and Current AffairsAwakening Through LiteratureSocio-Religious reform MovementsStruggles and Social RevoltsLeaders Of RenaissanceLiterary FiguresRole Of Press In RenaissanceIntroduction to English education - various missionary organisations and their functioning- founding of educational institutions, factories.printing press etc.Women And Social ChangeAmendment Provisions of the Constitution.Centre-State Relations - Legislative - Administrative and Financial.Emergency Provisions.Executive - Legislature - Judiciary - Both at Union and State Level. - Other Constitutional Authorities.Fundamental Rights - Directive Principles of State Policy - Relation between Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles - Fundamental Duties.Salient features of the Constitution - Preamble- Its significance and its place in the interpretation of the Constitution.Services under the Union and the States.Social Service Legislations like Right to Information Act, Prevention of atrocities against Women & Children, Food Security Act, Environmental Acts etc. and Social Welfare Programmes like Employment Guarantee Programme, Organ and Blood Donation etc.
Technical
100 Marks
LABORATORY TECHNICIAN GRADEII ||| LABORATORY ASSISTANT GRADE II
The Kerala Public Service Commission conducts the Laboratory Technician Grade II / Laboratory Assistant Grade II Exam to recruit eligible candidates for various posts, including those in the Animal Husbandry Department.
90m
8s
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VETERINARY MICROBIOLOGY
Sec 1
Basic principles of disease diagnosis, diagnosis of bacterial infections, viral and fungal infections, isolation of the agent, identification of the agent using different culture media, staining techniques, and biochemical characterization, introduction to egg inoculation and cell culture like agglutination, precipitation, ELISA, AGID, FAT, CFT, lateral flow techniques, introduction to recent advances in molecular methods like PCR, different types of PCR, ribotyping etc., animal inoculation.Collection of clinical samples like blood, faeces, sputum, nasal swab, vaginal swab, serum separation and storage, blood collection from different species of animals including lab animals preparation of reagents for the storage of specimens, processing of clinical samplesDefinition-defense mechanisms of body, infections caused by bacteria, virus and fungus – nosocomial and iatrogenic infections, list of zoonotic diseases-clinical samples to be collected in each disease–Sample, preservation and transport of clinical specimens-processing of clinical specimens.Good laboratory practices, Sterilisation- Definition and methods, Microscopy- types of microscope- handling of microscope, staining – type of stains- staining techniques, Definition of culture media- ingredients of culture media- different types of media- preparation of media- sterility check and storage, introduction to lab animals- handling, care and management of lab animals.Isolation of bacteria from clinical samples, identification by colony morphology, staining, biochemical tests, isolation and identification of fungus, demonstration of serological and molecular techniques, methods of animal inoculation.Preparation of stains, different staining techniques- Gram’s staining, acid fast staining, Leishman’s staining, Wright’s staining, Lactophenol cotton blue staining, preparation and use of culture media- inoculation of culture and incubation, preparation of bacterial smears on slides, antibiotic sensitivity tests.
QUALITY CONTROL MEASURES IN FOOD INDUSTRY
Sec 2
Collection and processing of the sample for quality control tests, analysis of water- physical, chemical and microbiological, milk- rapid platform tests- direct and indirect quality control tests, analysis of meat- physical, chemical and microbiological, air – sampling and analysis.Definition-quality control, quality assurance, quality management, microbiological guidelines, specifications and standards, National agencies associated with quality control- BIS, PFA, MMPO, MFPO, AGMARK, International agencies associated with quality control, - codex alimentarius, FAO, WHO- quality control systems in food industry- HACCP, BPS, TQM, ISO series salient features, quality control tests used in food industry.
VETERINARY PATHOLOGY
Sec 3
Collection, Preservation &despatch of clinical materials like urine, milk and semen. Physical, Chemical and Microscopical examination of urine, milk and semen. Serum biochemistry-serum enzymes and electrolytes, blood sugar, serum proteins. Evaluation of serum enzymes like AST, ALT, ALP, Serum bilirubin, serum protein, sugar, Sodium, Potassium, Copper, Calcium, Urea etc.-Function tests of liver and kidneyGeneral introduction to hematology, Preparation of site and Collection of blood from different species, anticoagulants, separation of serum, TEC, TLC, DLC, ESR, PCV, Hb, Erythrocyte indices, Reticulocytes, Platelet count, Bleeding time and Clotting time, DLC – Staining – Common stains for hematology-Peculiarities of animal blood evaluationGeneral Principles of staining, Factors influencing staining –Simple stains, compound stains , Special stain, Classification of stain, Preparation of stains and slides, Staining procedures. Mounting, Labelling and Storage of slides, Inventory management of chemicals, Museum technology / preparation.Preservation of postmortem samples and biopsies, fixatives, documentation, cytology. Histopathology- Techniques in histopathology-Processing of tissues, section cutting, Staining, Preparation of specimens for cytologyUrinalysis- routine chemical tests, microscopical examination of sediments, Milk –various tests for mastitis, cell counts, chloride tests, white side test, California mastitis test, milk culture and antibiotic sensitivity test. Semen-, physical and microscopic examination, Preparation of semen smears and staining.
VETERINARY PARASITOLOGY
Sec 4
Diagnostic morphological features of nematodes, trematodes,cestodesaffecting animals, flies, fleas, lice, bugs, ticks and mitesaffecting animals-life cycle stages of helminths with special emphasis to demonstrable stages of parasitic helminths- Processing of samples, identification of ova of helminths in faeces, urine, nasal discharges etc.- Methods for identification helminth larvae from blood samples by Knott’s technique and histochemical staining. Micrometry- copro culture techniques and copro antigens- Detection of Anthelmintic resistance, Preparation of temporary and permanent mount of helminths. Fecal egg count reduction test and Egg hatch assay.Introduction to Clinical Parasitology, laboratory- Microscopy– Basic concepts in Veterinary helminthology, entomology, acarology and protozoology. Handling of equipments routinely used in lab like centrifuges, weighing balances, glass and plastic ware etc.Preparation of stains, like Hematoxylin stains, Acetic acid carmine, ZN carbol fuchsin, fixatives like 10% formalin, Boiun’s fluid, Carnoy’s fluid, Schaudinn’s fixative etc and mounting media like lactophenol, glycerol, Preparation of sporulation solution,etc.–Role of vectors in disease transmission-collection, processing, identification and preparation of permanent mounts-Xenodiagnosis- examination of skin scrapings-identification of adults and developing stages-processing and preservation of arthropods in dry and wet mounts.Techniques of collection of clinical materials including faeces, blood and urine-preparation of solutions and scientific handling of clinical samples–Collection and preservation of clinical materials as well as parasite specimens obtained, antemortem and post mortem-acquaintance with specimen maintenance.Temporary and permanent staining techniques of tissue protozoa including iodine staining, Heidenhan’s Iron Haematoxylin staining- preparation of blood smear, buffy coat smear, lymph node smear–Quantitative buffy coat system–wet film examination-Diagnostic morphological features of different classes of haemoprotozoa and protozoa like Giardia, Entameoba and Balentidium coli -coccidiosis - cryptosporidiosis - avian malaria- Haemoproteuscolumbae, babesiosis– theileriosis -toxoplasmosis and sarcocystis -Identification of diagnostic stages from secretions and excretions using conventional methods-recent trends in protozoan disease diagnosis from faecal smears- basic serological tests- basic immuno parasitological techniques- Lab animal inoculation for diseases like trypanosomosis, leishmanosis in animals, throat swab examination for trichomonosis in pigeon.
HAEMATOLOGY, CLINICAL PATHOLOGY & HISTOTECHNOLOGY
Sec 5
Haemopoiesis, Functions and estimation of Haemoglobin, Blood collection techniques, Anticoagulants, Blood cell counting, Blood smear and their Staining; Anaemia, Leukemia, PCV, ESR, Bleeding and Clotting time, Urine analysis-Physical, Chemical, Microscopy; Stool examination for ova, blood; Fixatives, Microtomy; Decalcification, Tissue processing ;H and E staining; Pap staining.
GENERAL BIOCHEMISTRY
Sec 6
Methods of measuring liquids and weighing solids; volumetric analysis; Preparation of standard solution; cleaning and preparation of laboratory glasswares; molar and percent solution; Carbohydrates- glycolysis, hormonal regulations of blood sugar, glycosuria, Ketosis; Lipids- Triglycerides, Cholesterol, lipoproteins. Protein: Basics of amino acids, Formation of Urea, creatinine, creatine, transaminases: proteinurea; electrolyte analysis; calorimetry.
GENERAL LABORATORY TECHNIQUES
Sec 7
Organization of a laboratory; specimen collection, handling, entry, containers, transport; storage of chemicals and reagents: common dangers/accidents in the lab ;principles and methods of quality control: principles, uses and maintenance of centrifuge, calorimeter, balance, refrigerator, water bath, glass wares, photometer, microscopes, autoclave, microtome, tissue processor; pipettes: preparation of distilled water.
General Microbiology
Sec 8
Rules of lab safety; sterilization and disinfection methods (dry and moist heat); Antiseptics: cross infection: Culture media- composition preparation and storage: anerobic and anaerobic culture methods. Simple and differential staining: common cocci and bacilli: mycoplasma: Chlamydia: collection of different specimens and their transport: Use of preservatives and transport media- Antibiotic susceptibility testing, basic biochemical characterization tests and serological tests- Widal, Coomb’s , VDRL, RPR, ELISA; KOH preparation; AFB staining, gram’s staining.
Technical
100 Marks
LECTURER IN ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING
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Essentials of Electronics Engineering
Sec 1
Active and passive devices – review only. LED – working, applications, comparison of LED lighting and CFL lighting. Full wave rectifier – diagram and explanation, 5 V power supply – with bridge rectifier and 7805. SMPS – block diagram and advantages. Integrated circuits. SMDs – advantages. Static electricity – precautions in handling electronic circuits.E-waste: Health hazards of e-waste.Inverter & UPS: Block diagram. Compare – inverter and UPS. Online and off line UPS – differentiate. Battery selection for UPS and inverter.Microcontrollers: Simple block diagram of 8 bit microcontrollers – application.Mobile technology: CDMA and GSM. Compare – 2G and 3G technologies.Switches: ON / OFF, push to ON, push to OFF, push to ON / OFF, SPST, SPDT, DPDT. Working and application of limit switches, proximity switches, relays.
Technical Mathematics
Sec 2
Applications of integration – Area bounded by a curve and X or Y axis, solutions of differential equations using the method of variable separable, solutions of linear differential equations of first order.Binomial Series – Expansions using Binomial theorem.Coordinate geometry – Equations to a straight line – slope-intercept form, intercept form, Angle between two lines, condition for two lines to be perpendicular, parallel.Determinants – Evaluation of second and third order, minors and cofactors, solutions of simultaneous linear equation in three unknown using Cramer’s rule.Differentiation – Limits and continuity, derivatives of functions, equation to tangents and normals. Maxima and minima of functions of one variable.Integration of functions – Integration of different types of functions.Matrices – Identification of Matrices, matrix operations, adjoint and inverse.Trigonometric functions – Signs of functions in each quadrant. Trigonometric values of angles, properties of trigonometric functions, applications of the identities sin (A ± B), cos (A ± B) and tan (A ± B).
Basic Electrical Engineering
Sec 3
Circuit parameters: Resistance, Capacitance and inductance. AC circuit with R, L, C. Simple solution of typical AC circuit with resistance, impedance, power and power factor.Electrical circuit of an installation: Earthing, lightning protection.Idea of Basic electrical circuit: Electrical supply and load and its functioning, division of voltage and current in a parallel and series circuit – simple problems, units of power and energy, solution of DC circuit with calculation of energy consumption in an installation.Review with discussion of electric current, potential difference, power, EMF, resistance and its laws, Ohms law and series parallel circuit, electromagnetism, generation of AC and DC supply.
Basic Civil Engineering
Sec 4
Construction: Parts of building – foundation – types of foundations – spread footing, isolated footing, combined footing, Raft, pile and well foundations. Masonry – types rubble masonry, brick masonry, English bond and Flemish bond. (One brick wall).Levelling: Levelling instruments, different types, bench mark, reduced level of points, booking of field notes, reduction of levels by height of collimation method (simple problem). Modern survey – instruments – Total station, Electronics theodolite, Distomat.Materials: Brick – varieties and strength, characteristics of good brick. Cement – varieties and grade of cement and its uses. Steel – types of steel for reinforcement bars, steel structural sections. Aggregates – types & requirements of good aggregates. Concrete – grades of concrete as per IS code, water cement ratio. Workability, mixing, batching, compaction and curing.Surveying: Chain surveying – principles, instruments, ranging, and chaining survey lines, field work and field book, selection of survey stations, units of land area.
ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING
Sec 5
Gauss’s law and applications, electric field, electric potential, electric field lines, electric dipoles, potential gradient, conductors, dielectrics, capacitance, polarisation, method of images, dielectric strength, Biot-Savart’s law, Ampere’s circuital law, Stoke’s theorem, scalar and vector magnetic potential, force between current carrying wires, Maxwell’s equation – wave equation – Poynting theorem.Node and Mesh analysis, transient response of dc and ac networks, sinusoidal steady state analysis, resonance, two port network, independent and dependent voltage and current sources, coupled circuits, tuned coupled circuits, Network theorems – superposition, reciprocity, substitution, compensation, Thevenin, Norton, Millman, Telligen and Maximum power transfer theorems. Analysis of Three phase circuits, symmetrical components, graph theory – analysis of network using cut-set and tri-set. Filters constant – K low pass, high pass and band-pass filters – m derived, low pass, high pass and band pass filters.Alternator: Types, synchronous reactance, voltage regulation, emf and mmf methods, short circuit ratio, Two reaction theory, alternator on infinite bus, power angle characteristics, parallel operation, effect of variation of power input & excitation.Basic concepts of ac and dc drives.DC generator – Emf equation, armature reaction & commutation, characteristics, voltage build up, applications.DC machines – Types of excitation, constructional features.DC motor – Torque equation, characteristics of shunt, series & compound motors, necessity & types of starters, speed control, applications, Swinburne’s test, Hopkinson’s test.Single phase induction motor – double field revolving theory, starting methods.Single phase Transformer – leakage reactance, equivalent circuit, losses and efficiency, voltage regulation, OC, SC and Sumpner’s tests, Distribution transformer, all day efficiency, autotransformer – saving of copper three phase transformer – connections, vector groupings, parallel operation.Synchronous machines: - constructional features, winding factor.Synchronous motor – principle of operation, methods of starting, hunting & its reduction.Three phase induction motor – constructional features, types, slip rotor frequency, power flow, Torque – slip curve, effect of rotor resistance, starting methods, speed control.Circuit Breakers – types and operations, selection of circuit breakers, calculation of fault KVA, protection against lightning and overvoltages.Conventional and non-conventional systems of power generation, power plant economics, load factor, demand factor, diversity factor, Transmission line parameters – T and ∏ models GMD and GMR, ABCD constants, overload lines – arrangement of conductors – sag, economic span, choice of transmission voltage, types of insulators, string efficiency, distribution systems – types, comparison of DC and AC single phase and 3 phase systems.Electric heating – Advantages, types and applications.Electric traction – speed – time curves - mechanicsFaults on power systems – LG, LL, LLG and 3 phase faults. Fault analysis using Z Bus.One line diagrams per unit quantities, formation of Y bus and Z Bus. Load flow studies – Gauss – Seidal, Newton Raphson and Fast decoupled load flow methods.Power system stability, steady state transient and dynamic stability, equal area criterion, swing curve.Principles of PMMC, moving iron, and electrodynamometer type instruments, error analysis, measurement of voltage, current, power energy and power factor, induction type watt-hour meter, DC bridges and AC bridges, magnetic measurements, Instrument transformers, digital voltmeters and multimeters, digital measurements of frequency, phase angle, time interval. Electronic energy meter, high voltage measurements, oscilloscopes, Data acquisition systems, Transducers for temperature, flow and pressure.Protective relays: types and operation, protective zones, different protection schemes.Concept of stability – Routh’s stability criterion – Root locus – effect of addition of poles and zeros.Frequency domain analysis – Nyquist & Bode plots, gain margins and phase margin, lag, lead and lag-lead compensators and their design using Bode plot.Nonlinear system: - characteristics, types of non-linearities, describing functions analysis – concept, singular points – focus, centre, node and saddle points – limit cycle.Open loop and closed loop system: Transfer function, force-voltage & force-current analogy, block diagrams, signal flow graphs – Mason’s gain formula – characteristic equation, time domain analysis – transient & steady state responses – time domain specifications & steady state error.State space analysis of system: State space models, state transition matrix, relationship between state equations and transfer function, controllability and observability.Types of signals and systems, sampling process, sampling theorem, convolution of discrete time signals, analysis of LTI systems using Z transforms. DFT and FFT, Types of digital filters.BJT and FET amplifiers – biasing circuits, types of amplifiers, low frequency and high frequency considerations. Oscillators and feedback amplifiers, operational amplifier circuits and applications – simple active filters. VCO’s and timers. Voltage regulators using linear IC’s, combinational and sequential logic circuits – flip flops, counters, shift registers, TTL & CMOS logic families, memories – ROM, PROM, EPROM & RAM.Schmitt trigger, multivibrators, sample and hold circuits, A to D and D to A converters, 8 bit and 16 bit microprocessor basics, architecture, programming and interfacing.Thyristors, triacs, GTO’s MOSFETS & IGBTS – principles of operation, triggering circuits, phase control rectifiers, bridge converters – fully controlled and half controlled, Inverters and choppers.
Basic Mechanical Engineering
Sec 6
The importance of IC Engines: Definition, classification – two stroke engines, four stroke engines, working of two stroke engines and four stroke engines with the help of line sketches, comparison between two stroke and four stroke engines, comparison between petrol and diesel engines, function of fly wheel, clutch, gearbox, propeller shaft and differential in power transmission, explain with sketch the working of differential, briefly explain power transmission of 4 wheel vehicle with line diagram.The importance of Power Plants: Introduction, classification of power plants – working of hydroelectric power plant with schematic sketches – working of thermal (Steam and Diesel) power plant with schematic sketches – working of nuclear power plant with schematic sketches.
Technical
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Technical Supervisor
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MECHANICAL ENGINEERING > BOILER
Sec 1
AIR STANDARD CYCLES – Otto cycle, diesel cycle, dual combustion cycle, Carnot cycle(brief explanation with PV diagram).BOILER – Define boiler, function of boiler- classification of boiler, comparison boiler specifications, Boiler mountings and boiler accessories(working and functions only).CLASSIFICATION OF COOLING SYSTEMS – Air cooling and water cooling, functions and radiator and thermostatCOMPOUNDING OF STEAM TURBINES - Velocity compounding, pressure compounding, pressure velocity compounding – purpose of compounding.Differentiate IC and EC engine, working four stroke petrol and diesel engine, two stroke petrol and diesel engine, comparison of petrol and diesel engine, comparison of four stroke and two stroke engine. Functions of carburetor and fuel injector.FUNDAMENTALS OF THERMODYNAMICS – Concept of system – open, closed, isolated system.IGNITION SYSTEMS – Working of coil ignition, magneto ignition system and electronic ignition system.INCENTIVES - Straight piece rate system, time rate system, piece rate system with guaranteed minimum wage-differential piece rate system(explanation only)Intrinsic properties and extrinsic properties – Laws of thermodynamics and laws of perfect gases – Thermodynamic processes – constant volume process, constant pressure process, adiabatic process, and isothermal process (explanation only).OBJECTIVES OF TRAINING – Explain the methods of training.ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE – Line organization, functional organization, line and staff organization.POWER PLANTS – Types of power plants such as hydroelectric, thermal, nuclear and diesel power plants.PROPERTIES OF STEAM - Wet steam, dry steam, super heating steam, and dryness fraction(definition only).RENEWABLE DIFFERENT TYPES OF OWNERSHIP – Sole proprietorship, partnership, private limited company, public limited company(brief description).STEAM CONDENSERS – Jet condensers and surface condensers (working only).WAGES – Importance of good wage plan, types of wages, wage payment systemsWorking of steam engine, function of steam nozzles, working of steam turbines, classification steam turbines.
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING > PROPERTIES OF MATERIALS
Sec 2
ALLOWANCES OF PATTERN- Shrinkage, draft,machining,distortion, and.rapping allowances.CLASSIFICATION OF GAUGES – Plug gauge, ring gauge , snap gauge, screw pitch gauge, feeler gauge and standard wire gauge.COMPARATORS - mechanical, Electrical and optical comparators. (working only) .DEFECTS OF WELDING – causes and remedies of the defects, Soldering and brazing (brief description).FITTING – tools used in fitting(files, punches, vice, chisels, hammers, surface plate, surface gauge , V-Block, combination set, drills, calipers, taps and dies, reamers(uses of these tools).FOREIGN OPERATIONS - upsetting , drawing down, setting down punching, welding and cutting (description only).FOUNDRY – uses of different foundry tools, types of moulding sand, properties of moulding sand, different moulding processes such as bench moulding, pit moulding, floor moulding and sweep moulding,GAS WELDING – oxy-acetylene welding (description only),gases used types of flames(uses)other welding such as sub-merged arc welding, MIG and TIG welding. (description only)Heat treatment – annealing, normalizing, hardening, tempering, case hardening.(description only).LATHE – Types of lathes, lathe parts, specifications, operations on lathe such as turning, taper turning, facing, boring, drilling, threading and reaming.MEASURING INSTRUMENTS–Precision and non precision instruments. (definition and name only) vernier caliper, micrometer, vernier height gauge and depth gauge,Mechanical properties, physical properties, thermal properties , electrical properties and chemical properties.METAL CUTTING – difference between orthogonal and oblique cutting, cutting speed, feed depth of cut(definition only), and properties of various cutting tool materials.METALS AND ALLOYS – Types of cast iron, properties, application of cast iron. List the various types of steels such as low carbon steels, medium carbon steel, stainless steel, and high carbon steel and magnetic steel, Brief explanation of non – ferrous metals and alloys of aluminum and copper.TESTING OF MATERIALS – destructive and non destructive testing.Tool and work holding devices used in lathe- Uses of shaping slotting and planning machines – Gear manufacturing (varies methods only)- Importance of Jigs and fixtures.WELDING – Classification welding, advantages and limitations of welding, principle of arc welding, arc welding machines such as DC generator and AC transformers(working only).
ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING > ELECTRONICS CIRCUITS
Sec 3
Amplifier coupling schemes.Amplifiers –CB&CE amplifiers.Comparison between voltage and power amplifiers.Multivibrators –types .Oscillators-conditions for oscillation, classification of oscillators.RC phaseshift oscillator, wein bridge oscillator, hartely oscillator, colpitt’s oscillator, crystal oscillator.Schmit trigger working , Definition of UTP, LTP, hysteresis.Types of feedback in amplifiers.Voltage and power amplifiers.Working of astable, monostale and bistable multivibrators.
ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING > BASIC ELECTRONICS
Sec 4
Applications of clippers and clampers.Applications of transistors .Bipolar junction transistors –PNP&NPN.Clipping circuits, clamping circuits.Comparison of BJT and JFET.Different configurations.Different regions in the characteristics of CE&CB configurations, loadline, operating point, concept of α and β relation between them.Filters-different types.JFETS and MOSFETS.PN Junction, behaviour of PN Junction in forward bias and reverse bias.RC integrator&differentiator circuits, applications.Rectifiers-half wave and full wave rectifiers.Working principle.Zener diode-working, applications.Zener regulator, regulator ICs.
ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING > DC MACHINES AND AC MACHINES
Sec 5
Applications of DC motors.Applications of permanent magnet DC motors.Back emf in DC motors.Characteristics of DC generators.Characteristics of DC motors.Classification of AC generators, working principle of three phase induction motor types of induction motors -squirrel cage and slip ring, Applications of three phase induction motors, Method of starting of three phase induction motors.Classification of DC generators.Construction and working of AC generators.Construction and working of DC generator.Different types of DC motors.Different types of single phase induction motors, Uses of single phase induction motor.Emf equation of DC generators.Equation for armature torque in DC motors.Necessity of starters in DC motors- 3 point starter and 4 point starter.Principle of working of single phase induction motors.Working principle of DC motors.
ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING > A C FUNDAMENTALS AND TRANSFORMERS
Sec 6
Calculation of active power, reactive power, apparent power, and power factor in single phase AC circuits.Classification of transformers based on construction and function.Construction and working principle of transformer, Emf equation of transformer.Differentiate the welding transformer and power transformer.Faraday’s laws of electromagnetic induction.Generation of alternating emf, emf equation of alternating voltage instantaneous value maximum value, average value, rms value of alternating quantity, inductance, capacitance, and impedance in AC circuits.RLC series and parallel circuits.Self induced emf&mutually induced emf.Three phase AC Circuits- Star&Delta connection, voltage and current relation, expression for three phase power.Three phase power generation.Three phase power measurement using three wattmeter and two wattmeter method.Working principle of auto transformer.
ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING > LEAD ACID CELL, MEASURING INSTRUMENTS & UTILISATION
Sec 7
Classification of instruments based on function, construction, and methods of measurement, Deflecting torque, Controlling torque, Damping torque, Construction and working of permanent magnet moving coil instruments, construction and working of moving iron instruments(both attraction and repulsion type).Construction and working of Lead acid cell.Efficiency and rating of batteries.Method of charging and discharging of lead acid cell.Principle and working of dynamometer type wattmeter, Current transformers and potential transformers.Principle of heat production from electric power, Industrial applications of electric heating, Different types of electric heating-induction heating and dielectric heating.Various aspects for the maintenance of lead acid cell.Working of Arc furnaces and induction furnaces.
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING > PROPERTIES OF FLUIDS
Sec 8
FLUID PRESSURE AND ITS MEASUREMENTS- Define pressure, atmospheric pressure, absolute pressure and gauge pressure, Pascal’s law.FRICTION- Types of friction, laws of friction, definition of angle of friction, co-efficient of friction and limiting of friction(simple problems).LOSSES OF HEAD IN PIPES –Major and minor losses –loss of energy due to friction – Darcy’s formula for loss of head in pipes, Chezy’a formula (simple problems).NOTCHES– Rectangular Notch, Triangular Notch, discharge over notches(Simple problems) .ORIFICES – Types of orifices – vena contracts- coefficient of contraction, coefficient of velocity, coefficient of discharge(simple problems).Pressure measurement by piezo meter tube, simple manometer and differential manometer, (simple problems).PROPERTIES OF FLUIDS – Density, specific weight, specific volume, specific gravity(simple problems).PUMPS – Different types of pumps(working only), function of air vessels,foot valve and strainer, slip of a pump.Statement of Bernoulli’s Theorem, Bernoulli’s equation, continuity equation, working of venturimeter, orifice meter and pitot tube (simple problems).STRESS AND STRAIN – Definition of stress, strain, longitudinal strain, lateral strain, Poisson’s ratio, factor of safety, statement of hook’s law(simple problems).Turbines – classification, Impulse and reaction turbines, classification of reaction turbines, use of draft tube , working of pelton whell and Francis turbine.
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Foreman (Central Workshop)
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ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING > Module VII (D. C GENERATOR)
Sec 1
A.C GENERATORSC GENERATORD.C MOTORDESIGN OF ILLUMINATIONFUSESSINGLE PHASE INDUCTION MOTORSSTEPPER MOTORS
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING > MODULE – IV (IC AND EC ENGINES AND THERMODYNAMICS)
Sec 2
AIR STANDARD CYCLESCLASSIFICATION OF COOLING SYSTEMScomparison of four stroke and two stroke enginecomparison of petrol and diesel engineDifferentiate IC and EC engineFunctions of carburetor and fuel injectorFUNDAMENTALS OF THERMODYNAMICSGOVERNING OF IC ENGINESIGNITION SYSTEMSPSYCHOMETRIC PROCESSESREFRIGERATIONTRANSMISSION SYSTEMStwo stoke petrol and diesel engineworking four stroke petrol and diesel engine
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING > MODULE – I (PROPERTIES OF MATERIALS)
Sec 3
ALLOWANCES ON PATTERNCLASSIFICATION OF GAUGESCOMPARATORSDEFECTS OF WELDINGFITTINGFORGING OPERATIONSFOUNDRYGAS WELDINGGear manufacturingHeat treatmentImportance of Jigs and fixturesLATHEMEASURING INSTRUMENTSMETAL CUTTINGMETALS AND ALLOYSECMEDMUSMPROPERTIES OF MATERIALSSoldering and brazingTESTING OF MATERIALSUses of shaping slotting and planning machinesWELDING
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING > MODULE – II (PROPERTIES OF FLUIDS)
Sec 4
Bernoulli’s equationcontinuity equationFLUID PRESSURE AND ITS MEASUREMENTSFRICTIONLOSSES OF HEAD IN PIPESNOTCHESorifice meterORIFICESPitot tubePROPERTIES OF FLUIDSPUMPSStatement of Bernoulli’s TheoremSTRESS AND STRAINTurbinesworking of venturimeter
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING > MODULE – III (BOILER)
Sec 5
BOILERclassification steam turbinesCOMPOUNDING OF STEAM TURBINESDIFFERENT TYPES OF OWNERSHIPfunction of steam nozzlesINCENTIVESMANAGEMENTOBJECTIVES OF TRAININGORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTUREPOWER PLANTSPrinciple of working of tidal power plantsPROPERTIES OF STEAMsolar energyWIND ENERGYSTEAM CONDENSERSWAGESWorking of steam engineworking of steam turbines
ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING > Module V (MEASURING INSTRUMENTS)
Sec 6
Current sourceDependent and independent sourceEFFECT OF TEMPERATURE ON RESISTANCEElectric power and energy in D.C. CircuitsLinear and non linear circuitKirchoff’ LawsNorton’s theoremSuper position theoremThevenin’s theoremPassive and active circuitUnilateral and bilateral circuitVoltage and current division in a branch of a DC networkVoltage source
ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING > Module VIII (DIGITAL CIRCUITS)
Sec 7
LOGIC GATESNumber systemPOWER DEVICESRECTIFIERS, REGULATORS & WAVE SHAPING
ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING > Module VI (SINGLE PHASE AC CIRCUITS)
Sec 8
ECONOMICS OF POWER COST OF GENERATIONSINGLE PHASE AC CIRCUITSTRANSFORMER
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TRACER
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Basic Mechanical Engineering
Sec 1
Introduction: Function of air compressors - uses of compressed air .Classification of compressors: Working of reciprocating (single stage and two stage) compressors, Rotary compressors (fans, blowers), centrifugal compressors and axial flow compressors P-V diagram of single stage and two stage compressors - derivation of work done - power required to drive the compressor (simple problems) - inter coolers - advantages of multistage compressors. Efficiencies of air compressor - mechanical efficiency, isothermal efficiency, isentropic efficiency, volumetric efficiency, derivation of volumetric efficiency in terms of clearance volume and stroke volume, effect of clearance on volumetric efficiencyAssumption, Air standard efficiency Brief explanation with P-V diagrams and derivation of air standard efficiency of Carnot Cycle, Otto cycle, Diesel cycle, Joule cycle, Brief explanation of dual combustion cycle with P-V diagram (No derivation of air standard efficiency), Simple and direct problems using standard expressionsCalorific value of fuels - Gross or higher calorific value - net calorific value - (simple problems) -Determination of calorific values - bomb calorimeter- Gas calorimeter . Combustion of fuels - Atomic theory- structure - Combustion equation of solid fuels - Minimum mass of air required for combustion.- Mass of carbon in flue gases. - Mass of flue gas per kg of fuel burnt - Flue gas analysis - Orsat apparatusDefinition, Classification, Two stroke engines, Two stroke petrol engines, Four stroke engines, Four stroke diesel engines (construction and working using simple line sketches), Four stroke petrol engines, Functions of different parts of I.C. Engines (No sketch required), Comparison between - Two stroke and four stroke engines, Petrol and diesel engines, Testing of IC engines -determination of indicated power - brake power - mechanical efficiency - indicated thermal efficiency brake thermal efficiency - specific fuel consumption -heat balance sheet.Heat exchangers - Function of heat exchangers, types of heat exchangers - Recuperator type and regenerative type, parallel flow, counter flow and cross flow. Concept of Logarithmic mean temperature difference (LMTD) and AMTD. LMTD for parallel flow and counter flow heat exchangers (no derivation). Simple problems to calculate heat transfer by LMTD method.Modes of heat transfer - conduction, convection and radiation. Fields of applications of heat transfer. Thermal conduction, Fourier's law of thermal conduction, thermal conductivity, conduction through a plane wall, simple problems. Thermal radiation - Reflection, absorption, and transmission of radiation, absorptivity, reflectivity and transmissivity. Concept of black body. Stefan's Boltzman's law of total radiation, concept of grey body, Thermal convection - Newton - Rikhman equation Q = hAt, Free convection, forced convectionTypes of Fuels - its value in engineering - classification of fuels - solid fuels - liquid fuels - gaseous fuels - merits and demerits of Gaseous fuels requirements of a good fuel.
Mechanics of Materials
Sec 2
Classification of beams - cantilever, simply supported, fixed, overhanging and continuous types of loading - concentrated, uniformly distributed and uniformly varying Shear force and bending moment - definition and sign conventions. Calculation of SF and BM for cantilever, simply supported and overhanging beams and sketching of SF and BM diagrams (for point load, u.d. load, uniformly varying load and combinations of u.d. and point loads) Relation between SF and BM. Maximum BM - point of contra flexure.Columns -definitions - effect of axial load on columns -column, strut, slenderness ratio, buckling factor, buckling load or crippling load, safe load - types of columns - short column, medium size column, long column - Euler's equations and its assumption for crippling load for different End conditions - both end hinged - one end is fixed and other is free, one end is fixed and other is hinged, both ends fixed - limitation of Euler's equation - equivalent length - Rankin's formulaeStrut, column - failure of strut, short and long columns - types of end conditions Euler's formula for columns of different end conditions - slenderness ratio - limitations of Euler's formula – applications.Types - lap, butt, single cover, double cover, single, double, multiple, chain, zigzag, diamond - empirical proportions - diameter of rivet, plate thickness, margin, pitch - rivet materials. Types of failure - rivets - by crushing and shearing - failure of plate by tearing - strength and efficiency of joints - design of joints - lap and butt, single and double riveted, single and double cover joint - caulking and filtering operations. Types of failures two troughs, two cylinders, hoop stress - longitudinal stress - calculation of thickness and pressureSprings :-Introduction - stiffness of a spring - types of spring - leaf spring - helical springs - closely coiled and open coiled helical spring with round wire - properties of spring materials - closely – coiled helical springs - subjected to an axial load, an axial twist - stress induced - length - number of turns pitch deflection - stiffness - diameter Torsional shear stress - torsional stress and strains - polar moment of inertia .Stress and strain - types of stresses - Elasticity - Hook's law - Young's modulus - stresses and strains in uniform sections of same and composite materials Mechanical properties of materials - Elasticity, stiffness, plasticity, toughness, brittleness, ductility, malleability and hardness - Tensile test on ductile material (mild steel bar) and stress strain curve - compression test on brittle material (cement concrete) and stress strain curve - limit of proportionality, elastic limit, yield point - ultimate stress - breaking stress - working stress and factor of safety. Temperature stresses - elongation and contraction due to temperature change - temperature stress when deformation is fully or partially prevented - temperature stress in composite sections Linear strain and lateral strain - poisson's ratio- volumetric strain - volumetric strain of a bar subjected to normal forces on its faces - Bulk modulus - modulus of rigidity - relationship between elastic constants
Building Materials and Construction
Sec 3
Brick masonry: Different types of bonds for walls, piers and junctions of walls for equal and unequal thickness - English, Flemish (Single and Double Flemish)-Specification for brick masonry as per relevant codes. Hollow block masonry: Types of hollow blocks used in construction and methods of construction- Advantages and Disadvantages with reference to other types of masonry. Solid block masonry and inter locking block masonry. Partition walls-Types-materials- requirements.Bricks: Raw materials used - Composition of brick earth, manufacturing methods (Description only) - IS specifications of bricks - characteristics of good brick used for building purpose. Tiles: Types of tiles-characteristics-uses-Porcelain and glazed tiles Earthenware and stoneware pipes -uses-qualities.Cement Concrete: Plain concrete-Water cement ratio-Ingredients and proportioning methodscharacteristics- preparation-workability-Tests on Cement concrete-Laboratory tests and field tests- Slump test, compaction factor test-Qualities of water used for mixing. Reinforced cement concreteComponent parts of a building and their functions- Masonry: Classification- Stone masonry-Brick masonry-Laterite masonry - composite masonry. Different types of stone masonry-General principles and specifications for stone masonry as per relevant codes.Lime: Sources of lime-Classification-methods of manufacturing (Description only) Cements: Composition, Compounds present, Manufacturing methods-characteristics of cement, Types of cement-Properties of each-characteristics of cement-Tests on cement- Consistency test, fineness test, Sp.gravity test, Setting time test, Soundness test.Metals: Ferrous metals-Wrought iron, Cast iron, Mild steel- -Special steels-High carbon steel, High tensile steel and stainless steel (Properties and uses only)-Non ferrous metals: Aluminum, Copper, Lead, Zinc and Titanium-important alloys- properties and uses.Mortar: Preparation of lime and cement mortar-Proportions of mortar for various items of work-tests on cement mortar.Paints and Varnishes: Types-Constituents-Preparation-characteristics and application.Plastics: types-characteristics and properties of P V C-uses-Limitations of using plastics. Rubber: Characteristics and properties, uses.Sand: Sources of sand-River sand, Sea sand and pit sand-Limitations of mining of sand from rivers and sea shore- M-sand,alternatives of sand.Stone - classification - geological, Physical and chemical classification - characteristics of good building stone - varieties of stones - granite - trap - basalt - sand stone - Laterite. Values of load bearing capacity of stones. Quarrying of stones - methods - wedging and blasting - explosives used. Dressing of stones.Timber and wood products: Structural classification- Soft wood and hard wood-defects in timberseasoning of timber-preservation of timber-wood products-veneers, ply wood, particle boardfibreboard, hard board, etc.
Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulic Machines
Sec 4
Buoyancy - Centre of Buoyancy - Types equilibrium of floating bodies, Metacentre and metacentric heightDefinition of density, specific volume, specific gravity, viscosity, kinematic & dynamic viscosity, compressibility, vapour pressure, cohesion, adhesion, surface tension and capillarity. Intensity of pressure at a point - pressure head - units of pressure - Pascal's law Atmospheric pressure - Gauge pressure - Absolute pressure - vacuum pressure - problems - Measurements of atmospheric pressure - simple mercury barometers - pressure measuring devices - peizometer tubes, manometers - U-tube - simple differential and inverted tubes only - Mechanical Gauge - Bourdon tube pressure gauge. Pressure on plane surfaces immersed in liquid. Total pressure and center of pressure on horizontal, vertical and inclined surfaces immersed in liquids. Pressure on lock, gates, sluice gate.Definition of orifice, types of orifices - (based size, shape flow condition) - definition of vena contracta - hydraulic coefficients - Cv, Cc, Cd - experimental determination. Submerged and partially submerged orifices. Large rectangular orifice - expression for discharge - derivation. Time for emptying a prismatic tank through an orifice at bottom or in the side- head loss due to sudden enlargement and sudden contraction at the entrance of pipe from large vessel, at the exit of a pipe line, obstruction in a pipe line derivation of expression for head loss due to enlargement & contraction - Types of notches - rectangular, triangular and trapezoidal notches. Discharge over rectangular, triangular and trapezoidal notches. Classifications - definition - discharge over rectangular weir, end contraction in weir effect of end contraction over discharge - Francis formula and Bazin's formula for end contraction- velocity of approach - problems broad crested weir - problems submerged weir description. Mouth piece - different types - external and internal- cylindrical.Frictional loss in pipes - Chezy's and Darcy's formulae - Derivation and problems Hydraulic gradient and total energy line-Water hammer and its effect (description only) Syphon. Flow through Channels Wetted perimeter Hydraulic mean depth- uniform and non-uniform flow - Chezy's formula.Control valves - Functions - classifications - ratings - Describe the working of pressure controll valves viz, relief valves - pilot operated relief valve - poppet valve - sequence valve Direction control valves - types - sliding spool type - rotary spool type - check valves - 1 way, 2 way, 3 way directional control valves, pilot operated check valve, solenoid control valve. Flow control valves - types - gate, globe, pressure compensated butterfly valves, non return valve, application circuits of control valves. Seals - packings - materials for seals and packings - purpose of sealing . Filters - types - necessity of filtration of fluids - intensifier - motors and accumulators - purpose of accumulators viz, shock suppressions, fluid makeup, leakage compensation, emergency power and holding - types of accumulators - weight loaded, spring loaded, gas loadedLayout - intake works, pressure tunnel, penstock, surge tank, action of surge tank anchor blocks and tailrace.Introduction - types of fluid flow - steady and unsteady flow - uniform and non-uniform flow - laminar and turbulent flow - compressible and incompressible flow - rotational and ir-rotational flow - one, two and three dimensional flow - rate of flow or discharge - equation of continuity of a liquid flow - simple problems - energy of a liquid in motion - potential energy - kinetic energy - pressure energy - total energy - total head of liquid in motion - Euler's equation of motion - Bernoulli's equation from Euler's equation - assumptions - simple problems - practical applications of Bernoulli's equation - venturimeter - Orifice meter - pitot tube .Centrifugal pump - Introduction - types of casing—piping system of CP—work done manometric head—efficiencies - discharge—power required to drive -multistage pumps -simple problems. Performance—specific speed of CP—selection of pumps based on specific speed and head— cavitation—priming.Characteristics of Turbines -Significance—specific speed—selection of Turbine— selection based on specific speed and head of water—characteristic curve for Impulse and reaction TurbinesIntroduction-development of water Turbines-classification-impulse Turbine-Pelton wheelcomponents- velocity triangle and work done. Workdone-power produced efficiency-number of jets - design of Pelton wheel—governing—other impulse Turbines .Reaction turbines - components—difference between impulse& Reaction— Classification of Reaction Turbines -discharge—power produced—efficiencies—Francis Turbine— Kaplan Turbine—Draught tubes—other reaction turbines.Reciprocating pumps - Types-comparison of CP&RP-discharge-slip-power required-air vessels-indicator diagram of RP
Introduction to Computers & Word Processing
Sec 5
Introduction, application of computers, generations of computers, classification of computers -analog, digital, hybrid Computers, Structure of a computer - Hardware and Software components -Input unit, Output unit, ALU, Memory unit, Control unit, CPU, Microprocessor, micro, mini, supercomputers - machine languages, assembly languages, high level languages - system soft ware, application software - assembler, compiler, operating system - Types of memory - primary memory, secondary memory, sequential access , random access memory, RAM, ROM - magnetic tape, floppy, hard disc, compact disc - input devices, out put devices.
Engineering materials and properties
Sec 6
Metallic and non-metallic properties such as: - Mechanical, strength, hardness, toughness, brittleness, creep, fatigue, stiffness, ductility, malleability, elasticity and plasticity. Electrical Properties: - Resistance and Resistivity, conductance and conductivity, capacitance. Magnetic properties: - Magnomotive force, rellectance, permeance, hysterisis Thermal properties: - Specific heat, thermal conductivity, thermal resistance, and thermal diffusivity. Chemical properties: - Corrossion resistance, acidity and alkalinity.Physical properties: - density, viscosity, colour, finish, porosity.Organic and ceramic materials- Introduction, classification of rubber: - natural and synthetic rubber, Plastic: - thermosetting and thermoplastic with examples - requirements of plastic and elastimers and their uses. Classification of ceramics - properties and uses - glass building stone, refractory materials, abrasive - materials, concrete.Testing of Engineering Materials - Destructive testing: - tension and compression test. Hardness test: - Brinell, rock well, Vickers - impact test, fatigue test and creep test. Nondestructive testing: - Radio graphic, ultrasonic inspection,
Technical
100 Marks
Vocational Teacher (Maintenance and Repairs of Automobiles)
This examination is conducted by the Kerala Public Service Commission (KPSC) for the recruitment of Vocational Teachers in Maintenance and Repairs of Automobiles for the Vocational Higher Secondary Education Department.
120m
9s
#kerala-psc#vocational-teacher#automobile-engineering#technical-education#degree-level
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Automobile Engineering > Autoelectrical systems and equipments
Sec 1
Battery: Introduction, Types of battery. Brief description of lead acid and alkaline cell, Constructional details of lead acid cell, nickel alkaline cell, Active materials of lead acid cell, Chemical action of lead acid cell, Rating of Battery, Capacity of Battery – ampere hour and watt hour, Efficiency Battery – ampere hour and watt hour, Effect of discharge rate on voltage and capacity, Effect of temperature on voltage and capacity, Battery charging, Constant voltage, Constant current. Defects – Effect of overheating, Effect of overcharging, dislocation of active material, sulphation, Internal short circuits, Corrosion / sulphation of terminals. Testing of battery – Polarity test, State of charge, Specific gravity test by hydrometer, high rate discharge test by cell tester, Cadmium test, Lamp test Care and maintenance of battery – Topping up of Battery & other maintenance schedule, Storage of lead acid battery (in dry & wet condition), Maintenance free battery.Generator and Alternator: Constructional details of automobile dynamo – special features of automobile dynamo, constructional details of alternator – special features of automobile alternator, charging system – Introduction – necessity, Types of regulators – circuit diagram, Cut out, Voltage regulator, current regulator – 3 stage, Electronic voltage regulator in alternators, Starter motor & its drive mechanism, Introduction, Starting of I. C. Engine (Petrol & Diesel) – motor characteristics, Terms like Engine torque – motor torque – cranking speed – motor locked torque etc, starter switch, starter motor – constructional features – special features of automobile starters, Starter Motor Drives, Necessity, Types of starter motor drives – mechanisms of – Bendix drive (inboard & outboard), Over running Clutch, Axial starter (sliding armature), Pre-engaged typeLighting system & other electrical accessories: Head light – Reflectors, lenses, Bulbs (constructional features), Dazzle and its avoidance, Focusing of head lamps, Automatic dim & bright circuit, other lights – parking light, side lamp, tail lamp, roof lamp, fog lamp, brake light, dash board light, Types of bulbs – vacuum, gas filled, halogen. Introduction, Electrical fuel pump, electric horn, wind screen wiper – types, constructional features, working, Traffic Indicator – Electrical & Electronic, gauges like, fuel level indicator, oil pressure gauge, temperature gauge, Electrically operated – power window, solenoid operated fuel cut off, wind shield washer, constructional features & working, electronically operated central locking system.Spark Ignition System: Introduction, Types of ignition system – coil & magneto – study of coil ignition, Component study of ignition system – ignition coil, Contact breaker points, Cam angle, condenser, distributor, Spark plug – types, Spark plug specifications, Spark advance & retard mechanism (centrifugal & vacuum), Magneto ignition system – Low tension & high tension, Rotating armature & rotating magnet type, Polar inductor type C. D. ignition system, Electronic ignition systems, Magnetic pickup type & hall effect sensor type, Transistorized ignition, computer controlled ignition, Distributor-less ignition system.
Automobile Engineering > Automobile Chassis
Sec 2
Brake Systems: Principle of operation, weight transfer principle, types of brakes – mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, servo brake, Air brake – vacuum brake – fail safe brake – dual brake – antilock brake, Drum and disc brake system – Internal expanding and externally contracting – Layout of brake system, mechanical components, hydraulic – master cylinder, types – working principle – wheel cylinder – brake bleeding, brake shoe. Air brake – construction details – working – details components – servo brakes – working of servo brake – types, vacuum and air – disc brake – constructional details and working of engine exhaust brake – testing of brake efficiency.Chassis: Introduction, constructional details, types of frame, frame for two wheeler, three wheelers and four wheeler, frame sections, bumpers, sub frames, materials used, testing of chassis – Front Axle – Introduction, types – dead & live axle, construction – material – cross section – checking the alignment of front axle, stub axle – different arrangements.Necessity and functions of gearbox: Gearbox constructional features & working of – Sliding mesh gearbox – Constant mesh gearbox – Synchromesh gearbox – progressive type gearbox – Epicyclic gearbox – Torque converter – Gear selector and shifting mechanism, two wheeler transmissions – Gear drive – chain drive – V matic transmission, CVT & ECVT – Automatic transmission in cars – Introduction of Propeller shaft and universal joint – Torque tube drive – Hotchkiss drive – Variable velocity joints – constant velocity joints – Front wheel drive – differential mechanism – Locking differential – limited slip differential – Rear Axles – typesSteering System & Steering Geometry: Principles of steering, Ackerman, Davis fifth wheel, Steering gear box – types, worm & roller, worm & sector, Re-circulating ball, Rack & pinion, Steering linkages – arrangement – components, Power steering – integral – linkage type, Collapsible type steering column, Wheel alignment – factors affecting wheel alignment.Suspension Systems: Types of front suspension for two, three and four wheeler, air suspension, hydro-elastic suspension, rear suspension system. Types – Introduction to springs and shock absorbing devices, Types leaf coil, springs & their arrangements, Helper spring, spring shackle – shackle pin, Telescopic type shock absorber, Hydraulic, gas filled type, twin tube type, Basic suspension movements – pitching, bouncing, rolling etc.Transmission Systems: Various components in transmission required for a good transmission system, principle of friction clutches – constructional features and working of – single plate dry clutch – diaphragm clutch – cone clutch – centrifugal clutch – semi centrifugal clutch – vacuum clutch – hydraulic clutch – electromagnetic clutch – over running clutches – Multiplate clutch (dry & wet) Fluid fly wheel – clutch disc – constructional details and functions of each part, pressure plate – constructional details and functions of each part, Clutch operating mechanism.Wheels & Tyres: Wheels – wire – spoked wheel, disc wheel and alloy cast wheel, composite wheel – wheel specification – Tyres – Tyre specification – Tyre construction (cross sectional details.) – Tubeless tyre – Tyre treads patterns – Inflation pressure and its effects (both over & under inflation) – Factors affecting tyre performance.
Automobile Engineering > Automobile Power Plant
Sec 3
Constructional Details of I. C. Engines: Cylinder block – Single cylinder and multi-cylinder, materials, Water jackets – cooling fins, cylinder liners – wet type and dry type – materials. Cylinder head – Materials, method of fixing the cylinder block, cylinder head gasket, combustion chamber of petrol engines – expansion chambers Pistons – Trunk type pistons, composite pistons – piston materials expansion control in pistons – methods and types of piston, Piston rings – Materials, method of manufacture, types of rings – compression ring, oil ring and special purpose ring. Gudgeon pin – Types of fastening, material used Connecting rod – Function, materials used big end and small end bearings Crank shaft – different shapes, different crank shaft arrangements Main bearings, Fly wheel functions Types of valves – Poppet, reed valve and disc valve, sodium vapour cooled valves, hydraulic tappet and free valve rotators Classification of engine according to valve arrangement 1-Head, L-Head, T-Head and F-Head engines - Valve operating mechanisms – side cam shaft and over head cam shaft - Inlet and exhaust valve materials, valve timing diagram Cam shaft – functions and drives, cam shaft bearings.Diesel: Various components in Diesel fuel system – types of fuel injection – air injection and mechanical injection, common rail and unit injection system. Types of combustion chamber in Diesel engines – open, turbulent and pre-combustion chamber etc. Fuel injection – single cylinder and multi cylinder. Distributor type pump, rotary type pumps, Fuel feed pump and hand priming, diesel fuel filters. Governors – purpose, types – mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic governors, Fuel injectors – single hole, multi hole, pintle and pintox type.Fuel Systems in Engines ---- Petrol: Different fuel feed systems, A. C. mechanical pump, S U Electrical pump, petrol Filters and air Cleaners, Carburettors, Simple carburettors – parts, principle of working, compensation, mixture strength requirement, modern carburettors, float system, idle and slow speed system, high speed system, Acceleration pump and choke system. Other commercial carburettors, Su, Solex and Solex – Mikuni carburettor. Exhaust system – Manifolds, silencer types, tail pipes etc.Lubrication and cooling system: Lubrication system : Properties of lubricating oil, different ratings of lubricating oil, types of engine lubrication – wet and dry sump lubrication, splash and pressure feed systems. Oil pumps – gear type, Vane type, plunger type and lobe type, pressure relief valve, oil pressure indicator Oil coolers, oil filters, oil seals, Crank case ventilation – dilution Cooling system : - air and water cooling, thermo-siphon and pump circulation system over cooling, under cooling and optimum cooling – thermostat radiators – types, pressure cap, types of coolants, pump, antifreeze solution, cooling fan – types.
Automobile Engineering > Automobile Service & Maintenance and Transport Management
Sec 4
Introduction to Servicing and Maintenance of Automobiles: Various signs showing the necessity of overhauling engine decarburizing, vacuum test, compression test and cylinder leakage test. Causes of excessive lubricating oil consumption. Engine dismantling and assembling. Checking of engine components – causes of cylinder wear – cylinder rebooting and honing – linear replacement. Servicing of valves. Valve adjustment and defects of valves. Piston defects and reconditioning methods. Testing of connecting rods. Defects and reconditioning methods. Measurement of bearing clearance and adjustment of connecting rod bearings. Crank shaft balancing and machining processes. Renewal of flywheel ring gear.Servicing of Clutch Assembly: Fitting of clutch, clutch adjustments. Removal and refitting of trans-axle. Dismantling of propeller shaft and universal joint. Defects in propeller shaft. Servicing of differential and rear axle. Removal of axles in full floating, semi floating and three quarter floating types. Differential troubles and adjustments. Tube repair. Causes of tyre wear. Tyre rotation, retreading and balancing of wheels.Servicing of Petrol Engine: Defects in coil ignition system like ‘No spark’, weak spark, Intermitted spark and spark at some wires. Testing of ignition system components. Setting of ignition timing. Checking of advancing units. Servicing of spark plug. Trouble shooting of fuel system. Testing of A. C. mechanical pump. Tuning of carburettor. Causes of excessive fuel consumption and defects of carburettor. Engine tuning procedure. Servicing of diesel engine – F. I. pump timing and bleeding of diesel fuel system. Testing of Nozzles. Phasing and calibration of F. I. pump. Defects of F. I. Pump and Nozzles. Troubles and diagnosis in MPFI and CRDI systems.Servicing of Suspension System: Checking of wheel alignment. Adjustment of torsion bars. Care and maintenance of vibration dampers. Replacement of suspension rubber bushes. Play adjustment in steering gear boxes. Centralizing steering wheel. Troubles in steering system. Brake shoe removal and re-lining. Brake bleeding and adjustment. Servicing of master cylinder and wheel cylinder checking of braking efficiency. Troubles in hydraulic and air brake systems. Periodic and break down maintenances. Maintenance schedule. Cleaning of vehicle in a service station. Equipment used in a service station.Vehicle Body Engineering: Car body construction details, major body sections of a passenger car – front section, centre section, rear section, construction types – conventional body over frame, unitised frame and body construction. Fibre reinforced and Metal reinforced body structures. Classification of coach work, coach and bus body styles, typical layout of bus and coach body, typical layout of commercial vehicles, vehicle body materials – steel, light alloys, plastics, textiles, glass, wood, aluminium materials, adhesives and their properties, corrosion and their prevention. Hand tool study, power tool and equipment, shop safety, minor repairs – repairing plastics, hood, bumper, fender, lid, and trim service, door, roof, glass service, passenger compartment service Major body repair – frame repair, frame / body damage measurement, frame re-alignment. Paint materials, paint characteristics, refinishing process – paint removal, preparing bare metal, prime coat selection, final sanding, masking, surface cleaning. Spray guns, equipment and material preparation, spray gun setup, spray booth.Bus Operation: Factors governing bus schedule – making a bus schedule – operating characteristics – trip generation and trip distribution – Number of buses required for operation – preparation of time table for bus and crew – factors governing crew scheduling – making a crew scheduling. Intermediate public transport in Indian cities (IPT) / Para transit, Characteristics of IPT modes, Light rail transit (LRT/Tram), electric trolley bus (ETB), Magnetic levitation (MAGLEV) system, container freight station, Trailer, on flat car, Automatic Guided Vehicle (AGV).Fare collection – Route planning – Fare structure and table – trip sheet and way bill – ticket system – accident prevention – operational cost – fare methods – fare stage – organization of automotive business – marketing background – functions of marketing activities – workshop management – responsibilities of dealer – duties of workshop staff – warranty, Consignment shipment.Features of M. V. Act: Definition of terms – test for drivers and conductors – registration of vehicles – duties of drivers and conductors – traffic signs – mode of staffing in a depot – site selection and facilities in a depot – M. T. O. and functional wings – organization chart – type of co-ordination and co-coordinating factors.Importance of Roads: Traffic studies and high way planning – Road geometry – width of high way – gradient – cross section of road – super elevation and sight distance – road intersection – traffic lights – location of bus stop, bus bay, zebra crossing and parking positions – traffic census. Insurance surveying – companies – classification of policies – third party insurance – factors involved in assessing – MACT
Manufacturing Process
Sec 5
Design of patterns, moulds and cores, solidification and cooling, riser and gating design, forging, drawing, extrusion, shearing, bending, joining processes – welding, weldability, brazing and soldering, adhesive bonding, mechanics of machining, single and multipoint cutting tools, tool geometry, tool life and gear, economics of machining, EBM, ECM, LBM, ultrasonic machining, CIM, CNC machining, limits, fits and tolerance, linear and angular measurements, accuracy, precision, comparators, interferometry, surface finish, Transducers, tolerance analysis in manufacturing and assembly.Structure and properties of engineering materials, crystal structure, defects in crystals, iron-carbon equilibrium diagram, Phase transformation, T-T-T diagram, heat treatment processes, powder metallurgy.
Theory of Machines
Sec 6
Displacement, velocity and acceleration analysis of plane mechanisms, Cams, Gears and gear trains. Flywheels, Governors, Balancing of rigid rotors, Balancing of single and multi cylinder engines, free and forced vibrations of single degree of freedom systems, effect of damping, vibration isolation, transmissibility, Critical speeds.Free body diagrams, virtual work, Stress-strain relationship and elastic constants, Mohr’s circle for plane stresses and plane strain, shear force and bending moment diagrams, torsion of circular shafts, Thermal Stresses, failure theories, fatigue strength, principles of the design of riveted and welded joints. Design of spur gears, rolling and sliding contact bearings, brakes and clutches, screw jack, elements of CAD.
Principles of Management
Sec 7
Factors in selection of site, types of plant layout, maintenance management – objectives and functions, types of forecasting, break-even analysis, inventory control, scheduling, material requirement planning, job evaluation and merit rating, acceptance sampling, TQM, ISO standards, linear programming, simplex method, Transportation and assignment models, network flow models, CPM and PERT, elements of industrial safety, fire protection.Functions of management, organisational structure, authority, responsibility, span of control, line, line and staff, project and matrix organizations, partnership and joint stock companies, private limited, public limited companies, cooperative organizations and Government organizations.
Thermodynamics and Fluid Mechanics
Sec 8
Fluid properties, fluid statics, manometry, buoyancy, control-volume analysis of mass, momentum and energy, differential equations of continuity and momentum, Bernoulli’s equation, viscous flow of incompressible fluids, laminar and turbulent flow, flow through pipes, head losses in pipes, bends etc, Types of pumps and their working.Laws of thermodynamics, thermodynamic system and processes, basic thermodynamic cycles, behaviour of ideal and real gases, properties of pure substances, calculation of work and heat in ideal processes.
Automobile Engineering > Fuels and Combustion and Applied Thermodynamics
Sec 9
Air Standard Cycles: Reversible and irreversible cycle. Available work and energy of a cycle. Theoretical thermal efficiency and air standard efficiency. Pressure-volume diagram and temperature-entropy diagram. Derivation of formulae for air standard efficiency of Carnot cycle, Otto cycle, Diesel cycle – problems to find air standard efficiency.Power Developed in I. C. Engines: Indicator diagram and measurement of mean effective pressure. Engine indicators. Indicated power, brake power, friction power, indicated thermal efficiency, brake thermal efficiency, volumetric efficiency, specific fuel consumption, Morse test and preparation of heat balance sheet. Air compressors – uses of compressed air, classification of air compressors – working of single stage and multistage air compressors. Intercooler.Thermodynamic Processes: Revision of topics like, thermodynamic system, thermodynamic properties, boundary, state, process, internal energy, flow of work, enthalpy, and entropy, first and second law of thermodynamics. Specific heats at constant volume and at constant pressure. Establish the relation between specific heats and gas constant. Derivation of formulae for work, heat, change in internal energy, relation between pressure, volume and temperature during constant volume, constant pressure, constant temperature, adiabatic and polytropic processes – problems.Combustion Phenomenon in CI Engines: Stages of combustion in CI engines – various air fuel ratios – delay period and variables affecting the delay period – Diesel Knock and its controlCombustion Phenomenon in SI Engines: Stages of combustion in SI engines – the effects of engine variables – ignition lag – flame propagation – abnormal combustion – detonation, pre-ignition & surface ignition.Fossil and non Fossil Fuels: Properties of SI and CI engine fuels – Properties and performances – LPG, CNG, Alcohol – Hydrogen and Bio-diesel – Bi-fuel and Dual fuel systems – electric cars, hybrid vehicles – fuel cellSuper Charging & Air Conditioning System: Super charging – Effects of super charging. Methods of supercharging and turbo charging. Lean burn engines – Automobile air conditioning system – working – components and their location, Refrigerants, their properties, refrigeration controls
Medical
100 Marks
ASSISTANT INSURANCE MEDICAL OFFICER ||| SENIOR LECTURER ||| LECTURER IN PSYCHIATRY ||| LECTURER IN COMMUNITY MEDICINE ||| LECTURER IN PHARMACOLOGY ||| LECTURER IN RADIODIAGNOSIS ||| LECTURER IN TRANSFUSION MEDICINE ||| LECTURER IN GENERAL SURGERY ||| LECTURER IN NEUROLOGY ||| ASSISTANT PROFESSOR IN ENDOCRINOLOGY
The Kerala Public Service Commission conducts examinations for various medical posts, including Assistant Insurance Medical Officer, Senior Lecturer, Lecturer in various specialities, and Assistant Professor in Endocrinology.
75m
23s
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HUMAN ANATOMY
Sec 1
Abdomen, Pelvis and PerineumBrain and Spinal CordGeneral AnatomyGeneral EmbryologyGeneticsHead and NeckLower LimbThoraxUpper Limb
OBSTETRICS AND GYNAECOLOGY
Sec 2
Abnormal hysterectomyAbnormal labor:Abnormal menstruation – definition, classification, clinical features and principles of investigations, diagnosis and managementNormal menstrual cycle – physiology of menstruationAbnormal pregnancy:Abnormal presentations and management: Occipito posterior position, Breech presentation, transverse lie, brow/face presentationAbnormal puerperium: cause clinical presentation investigations and managementAbnormal vaginal discharge: causes, clinical examination, diagnosis, investigation and management. Counselling regarding prevention of STD’sAbortions: Types, aetiopathology, investigations and managementAcceleration of labor and drugs used in laborActive management of third stage of laborAcute abdomenAdolescent medicine (Gynaecology)Amenorrhoea: Definition, classification, causes, investigations and managementAnaemia in pregnancyAnalgesiaAntenatal care: objectives of antenatal care routine antenatal check up, Assessment of period of gestation, obstetric examination, general examination, other system examinationAssisted breech delivery, breech extractionBreast feedingCaesarean sectionCaesarean section (indications, complications)Cervical encirclage extra amniotic instillation and manual removal of placentaClinical monitoring of maternal and fetal well being, detect abnormalityColposcopy: Principles instrument, procedureCommon problems in Pregnancy - Oedema, Pruritis, heart burn, piles, varicose veins, clothing and foot ware, exercise, sex, hygiene, nutrition, rest, drug in pregnancyContraception: various methods and devices, selection of patients, counselling of the Couples, follow up, side effects, complications, and failure ratesCorrection of enterocele, diagnosis and operation for vault prolapseCPD, obstructed labourDelivery: stages of labour, management of first of labourDiabetes in pregnancyDrugs: Immunisation, drug prescription relevant blood examination, urine examination and interpretation of the results and physiological changes in pregnancyDummy pelvis, Mannequins resuscitation of newbornDysfunctional uterine bleeding and postmenopausal bleeding: Definition, causes, investigations and managementEctopic pregnancy: aetiopatholgy, early diagnosis, late diagnosis, clinical features, differential diagnosis and principles of management (conservative, medical and surgical)Elderly primi, grand multipara, Rh negative, Gynaecological disorders complicating pregnancyEndometriosis: aetiopathology, classification, clinical features, diagnosis and management, contraceptionEndoscopy in gynaecological practiceExternal cephalic version, internal podalic versionFetal distress: definition, diagnosis and management neonatal resuscitation, care of newborn, examination of newborn and identifying congenital abnormalities, jaundice in newbornFetal surveillanceFetomaternal medicine: Screening for congenital abnormalities, blood tests (maternal and fetal) Amniotic fluid analysis, fetal tissue biopsyFetus and newborn:Genital infections: STDs, PID, HIV infection and AIDS, genital TB – aetiopathology, diagnosis and principles of managementGenital injuries including fistulae: Causes, diagnosis, clinical features, and principles of management and preventionGynaecologyHeart disease complicating pregnancyHormonal therapy: when to give, when not to give, type of hormones with dosage, duration of hormonal therapy, complications and contraindications for hormonal therapyHyperemesis gravidarum: definition, aetiopathology, clinical features advice and drug therapyHypertensive disorders of pregnancyHypertonic contractions, hypotonic contractions and incoordinate uterine actionHysteroscopy: Principles, indications, instrumentation, procedure, steps in present gynaecological practices and complications.Indication and steps of the procedure of episiotomyInduction of labor (various methods of induction – merits and demerits)Infertility: Types, definition, causes, counselling, examination of couple and essential investigations, ART: various methods of assisted reproductive techniques, setting up of ART labInstrumental evacuationIntrauterine deathIUGRJaundice in pregnancy Haemorrhage and coagulation disorders in obstetrics and immunology in pregnancyLabour monitoring partogram, Labour analgesiaLaproscopy: Principles, indications, instrumentation, procedure, complication, scope of laproscopy in gynaecological practicesManagement of second stage of labour (vaginal delivery with episiotomy)Management of third stage of labor:Mechanism of labourMedical disorders in pregnancy:Medical termination of pregnancy, evacuation of incomplete Abortion tubal ligation, IUCD insertionMedical termination of pregnancy:MTP Act, Legal and ethical aspects, methods, complications and managementMultiple pregnanciesNeoplasms of genital tract – Benign and malignant, aetiopathology, clinical feature, diagnosis, principles of management and cancer screening and preventive aspectsNormal LabourOperative gynaecology: Indications, complications of D&C, cervical biopsyOperative obstetricsOther complications of third stage of labor and managementOvarian tumoursPhysiology of onset of labor, fetal skull and pelvisPost datismManagement of fever, skin wound complications, complications like burst abdomen, intraperitoneal bleeding and intra peritoneal collections, instruments, specimens etc.Routine management of postoperative patient like IV fluids, drugs, antibiotics, ambulation, nutritionPregnancy - Diagnosis, Clinical features, differential diagnosis, relevant tests and the principles underlying the testsPreterm laborPrevention of PPH, Management of PPHPROM (Premature rupture of membranes)Radical procedure for malignancyRecurrent pregnancy loss: causes, investigations and managementThyroid disorders, immunological disorders like SLE, ACLA, and thrombophilia complicating pregnancyTrophoblastic diseases: aetiopathology, classification, clinical features, diagnosis, management, long term follow up and complicationsUltrasound examinationUltrasound MRI in obstetrics: diagnostic and interventionalUrological problemsUTI, hepatitis, TB, chest disease complicating pregnancyVacuum extraction, forceps deliveryVaginal delivery after caesareanVaginal hysterectomy, sling proceduresVeneral disease, infections, HIV complicating pregnancy
OPHTHALMOLOGY
Sec 3
Acute conjunctivitis, Trachoma, Allergic conjunctivitis, Pingencula, pterygium, Xerosis/ bitot spots, Dry eye, Angular conjunctivitis, neonatal conjunctivitis, subconj hemorrhager, D/D of conjunctival and limbal noduleAngle closure glaucoma, open angle glaucoma, steroid induced glaucoma, lens induced glaucoma including surgery and managementAwareness of amblyopia, types of squint, paralytic, non-paralyticCataract and management, cong. Conditions, surgery and complications, lens abnormality, secondary glaucomas, congenital glaucomaCauses of blindnessCauses of sudden / partial / painless dimension of visionCentral retinal artery occlusion, central retinal vein occlusion, retinal detachment, retinopathy of prematurity, retinitis pigmentosa, retinoblastoma, Pappilledema, optic neuritis, optic atrophyChemical injuries, open globe injuries, closed globe injuries and first aid treatment including sympathetic injuries.Chronic conjunctivitis, Dry eye, membraneous conjunctivitis, Inclusion conjunctivitisChronic side effects of systemic medication, local anaesthetics, viscoelastics, steroid and NSAIDSCommon causes of proptosis, orbital cellulites, cavernous sinus thrombosisCorneal Inflammations: Corneal ulcers-bacterial, fungal, viral, Mooren’s ulcer, Vitamin A deficiency and keratomalacia, exposure keratitis, neuroparlytic keratitis, corneal blindness, eye banking, eye donation, keratoplasty, arcus senilis, corneal oedema, deep / interstitial keratitis, degenerations and dystrophies, overview of keratorefractive surgery.Dacryocystitis – congenital, acute, chronic, epiphoraDefinition and types of blindness.Ectropion entropion, trichiasis, ptosis, Iagophthalmos, symblepharon, blepharitis, Chalazion, refractive error, myopia, hypermetropia, Astigmatism, presbyopia, aphakia / pseduophakia, Anisometropia, overview of keratorefractive surgery.Enucleation – Indication, techniqueEye and systemic diseases including AIDSEye campsFundus changes in diabetes, hypertension, anaemias, pregnancy induced hypertension, haematological disorders, myopiaIridocylitis, Panophthalmitis, EndophthalmitisLasers in OphthalmologyNPCB, Vision 2020Ocular malignancy – retinoblastoma and malignant melanoma of choroidPharmacologyPhotocoagulationPromotion of eye donationRetinal vascular diseasesScleritis, episcleritisSiderosis bulbi, Chalcosis, medico legal aspects.Symptomatic disturbances of vision, overview of recent advances in ophthalmologySynchisis syntillans, Asteroid hyalosis.Systemic associations of uveitis, Choroiditis, Coloboma iris, ocular albinism, vitreous hemorrhage – causes
PSYCHIATRY
Sec 4
Aetiological factors in psychiatric disordersBipolar disordersClassification of psychiatric disordersClinical interview and mental state examinationDepressive disordersLegal aspects of psychiatryMajor manifestation of psychiatric illnessNeurotic, stress related and somatoform disordersOrganic brain syndromeSchizophreniaSleep disordersSubstance abuseTreatments used in psychiatric illness
FAMILY WELFARE
Sec 5
Applied anatomy of mechanical methods for prevention of conceptionCommunity Medicine: The need for Family Welfare Planning, organization of Family Planning service, Health Education in relating to Family Planning, Nutrition, Physiological need of the mother, the child and the family Demography and the vital statisticsIn female – Barrier contraception, female condom, IUCD, tubectomy etc.In male – Condom, vasectomy (NSV) etcPediatrics: Problems of child health in relation to large family: organization of pediatric services, nutritional problems of mother and child, childhood diseases due to over crowding.Contraindications for administration of contraceptives. Side effects of contraceptivesMode of action and administration of chemical contraceptives and oral contraceptivePhysiology, endocrine and regulation of reproduction in the female. The safe period-rhythm method of contraception, principle of use of oral contraceptives.
SURGERY AND ITS ALLIED SPECIALITIES
Sec 6
Arteries - Applied anatomy and physiology, investigation, trauma, acute ischaemia, chronic ischaemia, Arterial aneurysms and A. V. fistula, amputationsATLS, poly trauma, disaster managementBiliary system – congential disorders, gall stone, cholecystitis, CholangocarcinomaChest – diaphragm, mediastinum, chest injuries: Thoracic outlet compression syndrome, heart and pericardium, pleura and lungs.Critically injured patient including TriageDifferent types of wounds and their managementFluid and electrolyte balance, nutritional supportGastrointestinal tract – oesophagus, anatomy and physiology, congential anomalies, dysphagia, achalasia and other motility disorders, oesophageal perforation, gastrooesophageal reflux diseases, tumours.Genitourinary system – congenital conditions, trauma, infections, stones, hydronephrosis, tumours of kidney, tumours of bladder, retention of urinary bladder, haematuria, torsion, undescended testis, epididymo-orchitis, carcinoma penis, phimosis, prostate testicular tumours, benign prostatic hypertrophy, carcinoma prostate, adrenal gland surgery pheochromacytoma and conn syndrome.Head and neck - Head injuries, facio maxillary injuries, salivary glands, mouth and face, cleft lip, cleft palate, oral cancers and premalignant conditions, jaw tumours, ranula, misc-Branchial cysts, arid fistula, carotid body tumours.Immunology and organ transplantation, HIV and surgeon, Hepatitis BLiver – Applied anatomy and physiology, trauma, liver abscess, cysts of the liver, portal hypertension, tumours, principles and management of obstructive jaundice.Lymphatics and lymph nodes - Applied Anatomy and physiology, lymph oedema – primary, secondary, lymph cyst – cystic hygromaInflammations – Lymphangitis, lymphadentis, malignant neoplasms – lymphomasMetabolic response to traumaMiscellaneous – Abdominal trauma, minimally invasive surgery, peritoneum and retroperitoneum, hernia and abdominal wall, mesentery, surgical audit and day care surgeryPancreas – Anatomy, development and physiology, congenital anomalies, acute pancreatitis, chronic pancreatitis including calcific pancreatitis, tumours, surgical jaundicePre-operative and post-operative care – emphasis on intensive care and high dependency sterilizationPrinciples of imaging techniquesPrinciples of Surgery, genetics, history of surgery, surgical ethicsRectum and anal canal – ano-rectal anomalies, prolapse, haemorrhoids, ano-rectal sepsis, fissure, fistula, tumourShock: Types, pathogenesis and management, Haemorrhage, Haemostasis, Blood transfusion, BurnsNormal structure – Ulcers, sinus and fistula, cysts and benign tumoursPre-malignant conditions, malignant tumours, skin coverSmall and large intestine – Anatomy, physiology, embryology, congenital disorders, inflammatory bowel disease including typhoid, tuberculosis, tumours, intestinal obstruction.Spleen – Anatomy and physiology, trauma – splenic conservation, indication for splenectomyStomach and Duodenum – Anatomy, physiology, embryology, congenital, peptic ulcer disease (APD), Upper GI haemorrhage, tumours, pyloric stenosisSurgical sepsis – specific infection, Nosocomial infection, antibiotic policySuture materials and anastomosisThyroid and parathyroid thyroglossal cyst and fistula Breast - Applied anatomy and physiology, investigation, fibrocystic diseases, inflammation, tumoursTraumaVeins - Applied anatomy and physiology, varicose veins and venous ulcers, DVT and superficial thrombophlebitisVermiform appendix – Anatomy, appendicitis, neoplasmWound healing and complications
HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY INCLUDING BIO-PHYSICS
Sec 7
AuditionCardiovascular SystemEndocrinologyGastrointestinal SystemHematologyNerve - muscle physiologyNervous SystemPhysiology of ReproductionRenal SystemRespiratory SystemSkin and Temperature regulationSpecial Senses
PHARMACOLOGY
Sec 8
Autacoids and related drugsAutonomic nervous systemCardiovascular systemCentral nervous systemChemotherapyDrugs acting on Endocrine systemDrugs affecting blood and blood formationGeneral pharmacology and basic concepts of clinical pharmacologyGITInfective/Parasitic conditionsMedical emergenciesMiscellaneousNational health programmesRespiratory systemToxicology
COMMUNITY MEDICINE
Sec 9
Basic epidemiologyBio-statisticsCharacteristics of agent, host and environmental factors in health and disease and the multifactorial etiology of disease.Definition of health, holistic concepts of health including the concept of spiritual health, appreciation of health as a relative concept, dimensions and determinants of healthDefinition, concepts and evolution (history) of public healthHealth profile of IndiaIntroduction to various health indicatorsUnderstanding the concept of prevention and control of diseaseUnderstanding the natural history of disease and application of interventions at various levels of preventionsDemography and vital statisticsDevelopment and health interfaceDisabilityDisaster managementAwareness of standards of housing and its effect of housing on health.Concepts of solid waste, human excreta and sewage disposal.Concepts of water conservation, rainwater harvesting and global warming.Health hazards of air, water, noise, radiation pollution.Identifying the features of vectors and their control measures.Life cycles of vectors and advantages and limitations of various vector control measures.Mode of action, application cycle of commonly used insecticides and rodenticides.Physical, Chemical and bacteriological standards of drinking water quality and tests of assessing bacteriological quality of waterRadiation prevention and controlBasel conventionKyoto ProtocolStockholm conventionRole of vectors in the causation of diseases.Urban waste management.Water: concepts of safe and wholesome water, sanitary sources of waterborne diseases, water purification process, water quality standards.Epidemiology of specific diseases: Communicable and noncommunicableHealth care of elderlyHealth care system in IndiaHealth care waste managementHealth planning, management and administrationHealth promotion and education / communication for behavioural change (Information, education, communication)International healthLegislation and public healthMental health and behavioural problemsNutritionOccupational healthReproductive and child healthSchool healthAssessment of barriers to good health and health seeking behaviourAssessment of socio-economic status, effect of health and illness on socio-economic statusAttitude, Behaviour, habitsConcept of sociology and behavioural science, Clinico-socio-cultural and demographic evaluation of the individual, family and communityConflicts – internal, interpersonal and conflict resolutions, defense mechanismsDevelopment and health interface – poverty and health, poverty alleviation programme, health of the marginalized, sustainable and inclusive developmentDoctor-patient relationshipEmotions, frustrations, role of emotions in health and coping with emotionsEthicsGender and health including gender based violence, epidemiology of violence and its prevention and control life skill educationImpact of urbanization on health and diseaseIntelligence – IQ and EQLearning – Types and skillsPersonality – Types, Interpersonal relationshipsPoverty link to health and disease and poverty alleviation programmesRole of family in health and diseaseSocial psychology, community behaviour and community relationship, hospital sociology and psychologySocial security – health insurance: Organized sector, unorganized sector, special groups (Eg: elderly)Socio-cultural factors related to health and disease in the context of urban and rural societiesStress and coping skills – integrated (Psychiatry)Urban health
PAEDIATRIC
Sec 10
Behavioural problems in children - Enuresis, thumb sucking, breath holding, dyslexia, specific learning disorders, child rearing problems like infantile colic, growing pain etcCNS - Cerebral palsy, mental retardation, meningitis and encephalitis, seizure disorders and febrile seizures, microcephaly and hydrocephalus, floppy infant, therapeuticsTreatment of epilepsy, GBS, ADEMCommon chromosomal disorders and genetic counselling - Down’s syndrome, Turner syndrome.Fragile X and Genetic counselling,Innocent problems causing undue parental anxiety breath holding spell, evening colic, growing pain etc.Common poisoning and accidents in children - Kerosene, Dhatura, paracetamol and iron, snake bite, burns etc.Connective tissue disorders - JRA, other vasculitis syndromes including SLE and HSP, Kawasaki diseaseCVS - Congenital heart disease, rheumatic fever and RHD, CCF, hypertension, infective endocarditis.Disorders of kidney - acute nephritis, nephrotic syndrome, renal failure, urinary tract infectionEndocrine disorder - diabetes mellitus, thyroid disorders, short stature and intersex, ambigous genitalia, precocious pubertyDiarrhoeal diseases, hepatitis and hepatic failure, cirrhosis liver and portal hypertension.Helminthic infestations.Haemopoietic system - anaemia in children, bleeding disordersPoliomyelitis, measles, diphtheria, tetanus, childhood tuberculosis, typhoid fever, HIV infection, dengue and chikungunya, viral haemorrhagic fevers and malaria. Pertussis, mumps, rubella, influenza, H1N1, seasonal epidemicsMalignancies in children - leukemia, lymphomas, neuroblastoma, solid tumours, CNS tumours, new born respiratory distress in newborn, perinatal diagnosis and treatment, sepsis in newborn, assessment and management of asphyxia, thermoregulation in newborn congenital malformations, disorders of gestation and low birth weight, neonatal resuscitation, neonatal jaundice, sepsis, BFHI and feeding, normal variations intrauterine infections, neonatal seizuresNational programmes - IMNCI, RCH3, NRHM, Vitamin A, Iodine deficiency, IDSP, ARI, ADD, AFP & PPINutrition - BFHI, IYCF Nutritional assessment, SAM, specific vitamin deficiency disordersRespiratory system - Childhood asthma, acute bronchiolitis, pneumonias in children suppurative lung disease, smoking and environmental pollution, Croup syndromes
BIOCHEMISTRY
Sec 11
Biochemistry of CancerCarbohydratesClinical ChemistryHaemoglobinLipidsMaintenance of HomeostasisMetabolism of Amino acidsMetabolism of LipidsMineral MetabolismNucleic Acids and Molecular BiologyPlasma Proteins and ImmunoglobulinsProteinsVitamins
RADIOLOGY
Sec 12
Biological changesEmergency radiologyGastrointestinal systemGenitourinary systemHepatobiliary systemNeuroimaging modalitiesProduction of X-raysSkeletal radiology chest and Mediastinum
DERMATOLOGY
Sec 13
Bullous skin lesion collagen disorderEczematous dermatitisGastrogenic disordersInfections of skinLeprosy and national leprosy control programmesLesions of skin appendagesMaculopapular,Neoplastic lesionsPigmentary disturbancesSquamous lesion
RADIOTHERAPY
Sec 14
Cancer epidemiology and possible etiological factors, screening for cancerCommon malignancies, diagnosis and treatmentHormone treatment in cancerMethods of radiotherapy and recent advancesPrinciples of cancer chemotherapy and chemotherapeutic agents used in the management of cancerPrinciples of radiation oncology, radioactive sources – Teletherapy, Brachial therapy and nuclear medicine
ANAESTHESIOLOGY
Sec 15
Cardio-pulmonary and cerebral resuscitation, basic cardiac life support (BCLS), advanced cardiac life support (ACLS)Complication in anaesthesia and post-operative periodEquipments in anaesthesia and methods of oxygen therapyGeneral anaesthesia – Basal anaesthesia triads of anaesthesia Inhalational agentsIntravenous anaesthetic agentsIntravenous fluid therapy, intraoperative monitoringIntroduction – scope of AnaesthesiologyMethods of pain reliefPre-anaesthetic check-up premedicationRegional analgesia – subarachnoid and epidural analgesia, other techniques of regional analgesia and agents used.
PATHOLOGY
Sec 16
Cardiovascular pathologyCell injuryCirculatory disturbancesDermato-pathologyEndocrine PathologyGrowth disturbancesHaematopathologyInfectious diseasesLiver and Biliary tract pathologyLymphoreticular system.Miscellaneous disordersNeuropathologyOsteopathologyPathology of gastrointestinal tractRenal and urinary tract pathologyReproductive system.Respiratory pathology
MEDICINE AND ITS ALLIED SPECIALITIES
Sec 17
AnatomyApproach to a case of vertigoCerebellar disordersCNS tuberculosisDementias, DeliriumDemyelinationEndocrine disease related to gonadsExtrapyramidal disordersFunctionalHemorrhagic strokeMigraine and cluster headacheMotor neuron disease and myastheniaPeripheral NeuropathyPhysiology and InvestigationPituitary dysfunction and tumourSeizures and epilepsy IschemicSpinal cord disordersStrokeCommon adverse reactionsCommon drug interactionsGeneral principles of drug therapyMonitoring drug therapyRational prescription writingAcute LVF + Acute severe asthmaApproach to comaBioterrorism and disaster managementCardiopulmonary resuscitation statusDICEmergency management of acute coronary syndromeEpilepticsManagement of hepatic encephalopathySevere sepsis and shockCardiac failureCardiomyopathiesCongenital heart disordersCoronary artery diseasesCoronary circulationCorpulomonaleDVT + pulmonary embolismECG and X-ray interpretationHypertension and hypertensive heart diseaseInfective endocarditisPericardial diseasePeripheral vascular diseasesRheumatic fever and RHDRhythm disturbancesDisturbance of body temperatureAddison’s diseaseCushings disease + syndromeDiabetes MellitusHyperthyroidismHypothyroidismMetabolic bone disease + Osteoporosis + Vitamin deficiencyParathyroid disorders + TetanyThyroiditis and other thyroid disordersAlcohol abuseBites and stings, snake bite, scorpion sting + othersCommon poisonings organophosphate and carbamate sedatives, hypnotics, antipsychotics, TCA, Rat poison + paracetamol, formic acid, methyl alcohol, OdollumHanging, drowning, electrical injuriesRadiation hazardsAcidosisAlkalosisHypokalemia + HyperkalemiaHyponatremia + HypernatremiaHypovolemia and dehydrationClinical GeneticsDrug therapy in elderlyNormal ageing and age-related common problemsAbdominal tuberculosisAcid peptic diseasesApproach to patient with AscitesApproach to patient with JaundiceChronic liver diseaseDisease of colon and rectumDrug / toxin induced hepatitis and NASHHaemochromatosis and Wilson’s diseaseIBSInflammatory bowel diseaseMalabsorption syndrome and tropical spruePhysiology of absorption and investigation proceduresUpper GI bleedAcute LeukemiasAplastic anaemia + AgranulocytosisBleeding disordersChronic LeukemiasCoagulation disordersDeficiency anaemiaHaemolytic anaemias FeHUS and TTPLymphomaMacrocyte and Megaloblastic anaemiaPlasma cell disordersPolycythemiaAnaphylaxis, Urticaria, AngioedemasImmune reactionImmunoglobulinRole of B and T LymphocytesAcute viral hepatitis chronicAmoebiasisApproach to fever and PUOBrucellosisChickenpox,ChickungunyaCommon exanthematous feversCommon fungal infectionsCommon gram negative infectionsCommon gram positive infectionsDengue fever,FilariasisGastroenteritis, Cholera, food poisoningHelminthic infections, Bacillary dysenteryHerpes zosterHIV AIDSInfluenza and other respiratory viral infectionsLeptospirosisLRTI – Bronchitis and community acquired pneumoniaMeningitisRabiesRicketsiaSepsisSkin and soft tissue infections including cellulitisTetanusTuberculosisTyphoid,URI including sinusitisUTIViral hepatitis malariaMedical disorders in pregnancyHypo and Hypervitaminosis A & DNutrition requirementsObesityProtein calorie malnutrition in adultsVitamin deficienciesVitamin excessAssessment and treatment of chronic painPrimary Immune deficiency disordersAcute renal failureChronic renal failureGlomerular diseaseNephrotic syndrome RFTBronchial asthmaBronchogenic carcinomaCOPDILDPleural diseasesRespiratory failureSuppurative lung diseaseApproach to chronic backacheDegenerative joint disordersInflammatory muscle diseaseRheumatoid arthritisSLESpondyloarthopathies
ORTHOPAEDICS
Sec 18
Bone, tumour, osteochondroma, simple bone cyst, aneurysmal bone cyst and enchondroma, giant cell tumour, osteosarcoma and Ewing’s sarcoma, Chondrosarcoma, multiple myeloma, metastatic bone diseases and osteogenesis imperfectaCDHCTEV and flat footIntervertebral disc prolapseNerve injuries – Radial nerve, ulnar nerve, sciatic nerve, amputations and osteoarthrosis hip, knee, cerebral palsyPerthe’s disease and slipped upper femoral epiphysisRheumatoid arthritis and ankylosing spondylitisRickets and osteomalaciaScoliosis and spondylothesisTorticollis, congential pseudoarthrosis of tibia and arthrgryphosis multiplex congenita ostemyelitis septic arthritis tuberculosis – spine, hip, knee, elbow, wrist and other sitesAnkle injuries – Pott’s fractureColle’s fracture and fracture scaphoidComplications of fracture – open fractures and pathological fractureDefinition of a fracture and types of fracture and general principles of management of fractureElbow dislocation and forearm fractureExtensor mechanism injuries of kneeFracture clavicle, fracture neck of humerus and shoulder dislocationFracture humems (Shaft) and supracondylar fractureFracture of tarsal bonesFracture pelvis and hip fracture – fracture of femurFracture spine and traumatic paraplegiaHand injuriesHip dislocation and fracture shaft of femurIntercondylar fracture and Olecranon fractureLeg fractureMeniscus tear and fracture patellaMonteggia fracture and Galeazzi’s fracture
PHYSICAL MEDICINE AND REHABILITATION
Sec 19
Disability evaluation – principles people with disabilities Act – 1995Introduction to physical medicine and rehabilitation disability process and progression of disabilities concept of Impairment / disability and hard capPain management principlesPrinciples of occupational therapy its application in the rehabilitation of various disabilitiesPrinciples of physical therapy – various modalities and therapeutic exercisesPrinciples of prosthetics and rehabilitation aids their application in the rehabilitation of disabilitiesPrinciples of rehabilitation of people with disabilitiesTo get exposed to the potentials of socia-vocation rehabilitation of the various describing conditions in the light of the 1995 Act people with disabilities (equal opportunities etc) Act 1995To get oriented to basic principles of community based rehabilitation of people with disabilitiesTo understand the basic principles of disability conclusion and for certification purposes
OTORHINOLARYNGOLOGY
Sec 20
Disease of inner ear: Vertigo – classification, causes, investigations and management (special mention of Meniere’s disease, positional vertigo and acoustic neuroma)Introduction to diseases of ear Topics: Diseases of external ear (with special mention on wax, otomycosis, foreign body, keratosis and malignant otitis externa. Diseases of middle ear: Acute otitis media, otitis media with effusion, chronic suppurative otitis media – TTD, AAD, complications of middle ear infections. Deafness – classification, causes, investigations, early detection of deafness in children and rehabilitation (special mention to audiometry, otosclerosis, learning and speech rehabilitation.Acute sinusitis (in detail), chronic sinusitis (in detail)Complications of infections of nose and paranasal sinusesFacio-maxillary injuries (in detail), epistaxis, DNS and nasal polyp (special emphasis on FESS)Rhinitis – etiology, classification and management (special mention of allergic rhinitis, atrophic rhinitis and allergic fungal rhino-sinusitis.)Tumours of nose and PNS (special mention of inverted papilloma, naso-pharyngeal angiofibroma and malignancy)Dysphagia – causes, investigations and management (special mention of malignancy)Foreign bodies of aero-digestive tract – diagnosis, management and complications, endoscopies in ENTHoarseness – diagnosis and managementMalignant lesions of larynx and laryngo-pharynxNeck space infections – Ludwig’s angina, retropharyngeal and parapharyngeal abscessStridor – diagnosis and managementTonsils and adenoids (special mention of Qunisy, patches in oral cavity and pharynx)
FORENSIC MEDICINE AND TOXICOLOGY
Sec 21
Asphyxial deaths: Definition, causes, types, post-mortem appearances and medico legal significance of violent asphyxia deaths like hanging, strangulation, suffocation, smothering, choking, drowning, traumatic asphyxia.Blood – preservation and dispatch of samples, importance of blood groups in disputed paternity, hazards of blood transfusion.Principles of laboratory tests for identification of the above and interpretation of the results.Seminal and salivary stains preservation, dispatch and importance of grouping.Court procedures. Summons, warrant, Conduct money, Oath / affirmation, types of witnesses, recording of evidence, conduct of doctor in witness box, perjury, hostile witness.Courts in India and their powers. Supreme Court, High Court, Sessions Court, Assistant Sessions Court and Magistrate Courts.Death sexDefinition of forensic medicine, forensic pathology and medical jurisprudenceAlgor mortis, Livor mortis, Rigor mortis, cadaveric spasm, cold stiffening, heat stiffeningCommon post mortem artifacts.Decomposition, modified forms of decomposition, estimation of time since death.Civil and criminal responsibilities of mentally ill persons.Definition and brief overview of common mental illnesses.Indian mental health act with special reference to admission, care and discharge of mentally ill persons.True and feigned mental illnesses.Abortion, MTP, sexual sterilization, artificial insemination and their legal aspects.Legal aspects of the above.Potency, sterility, virginity, pregnancy, delivery.Sexual offences and abnormal sexual practices.Definition.Identification of persons, dead bodies and remains of a person by sex, age, biometry, dental features, scars, moles, tattoos, dactylography, personal belongings, photography, superimposition, DNA.Infant and childhood deaths: Viability and determination of intrauterine age of the foetus, live birth, still birth, dead born. Sudden infant death syndrome, child abuse.Inquest proceduresIntroduction to the subject, historical aspects of forensic medicineClassification of injuries, description of blunt force and sharp force injuries.Definition of wound, injury, hurt, assault, battery.Fire arms – principles, types, examination and interpretation of fire arm wounds. Comparison microscopy.Injuries due to physical agents and their medico legal importance: Heat, cold, electricity and lightning. Explosion injuries.Injuries due to traffic occurrences.Medico legal aspects of injuries: Difference between ante mortem and post-mortem injuries, determination of different types of injuries, defense wounds, hesitation cuts, fabricated injuries, simple and grievous hurt, suicidal, accidental and homicidal injuries, causes of death by mechanical injuries, legal classification of fatal injuries.Regional injuries: Injuries to head, neck, thorax, abdomen, pelvis, genitalia, vertebral column and bones.Medical certificates and medico legal reports. Birth, death, wound, drunkenness, potency, offence cases, intimation, notification.Certification of births, deaths, illness, fitness, disability.Consent: Types, age in relation to consent, consent in relation to mental illness and alcohol intoxication, consent in emergency situations.Consumer protection act.Duties and rights and privileges of a registered medical practitioner.Indian medical council and state medical councils, their functions and disciplinary control.Medical negligence: Civil, criminal, contributory negligence, vicarious responsibility, res ipsa loquitur, prevention of medical negligence and defence in medical negligence suits.Professional conduct, etiquette and ethics in medical practice.Professional secrecy and privileged communication.Medico legal aspects of deaths due to starvation-forced feeding.Definition of medico legal and clinical / pathological autopsy.Objectives, procedures and formalities of medico legal autopsy.Preservation of articles and tissues of importance during autopsy.Chloral hydrateConvulsants: Strychnine.Definition and general principles of management of a case of poisoning.Animal poisons: snake and scorpion bites.Asphyxiants: Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, Hydrogen sulphide and Cyanides.Cardiac Poisons: Cerbera Odollam, Cerbera thevitia, Nerium odorum.Corrosive poisons: strong mineral acids, alkalies and organic acids – (carbolic, formic and oxalic acid).Deliriants: Dhatura, Cannabis and Cocaine.Inebriants: Methyl and Ethyl alcohol.Insecticides: Organophosphorous compounds, carbamates and Organocholoro compounds, Aluminium phosphide and Zinc phosphide.Metallic poisons: Lead, Arsenic and Iron.Drug abuse and dependence.Inorganic non metallic poisons: Phosphorous.Mechanical poisons.Medico legal duties of a doctor in a case of poisoning, preservation dispatch of viscera for chemical analysis. Role of chemical examiner’s laboratory and forensic science laboratory in brief.Organic vegetable irritants: Abrus precatorius, capsicum, calotropis, Semicarpus anacardium, Croton.Paralytic agents: Curare.War gases and industrial gases.
GENERAL KNOWLEDGE, CURRENT AFFAIRS & RENAISSANCE IN KERALA
Sec 22
General Knowledge and Current AffairsNovel, Drama, Poetry, Purogamana Sahithya Prasthanam, Nataka Prashtanam, Library movement etcSNDP Yogam, Nair Service Society, Yogakshema Sabha, Sadhu Jana Paripalana Sangham, Vaala Samudaya Parishkarani Sabha, Samathwa Samajam, Islam Dharma Paripalana Sangham, Prathyaksha Raksha Daiva Sabha, Sahodara Prasthanam etc.Malabar riots, Civil Disobedience Movement, Abstention movement etc.Upper cloth revolts.Channar agitation, Vaikom Sathyagraha, Guruvayoor Sathyagraha, Paliyam Sathyagraha. Kuttamkulam Sathyagraha, Temple Entry Proclamation, Temple Entry Act .Malyalee Memorial, Ezhava Memorial etc.Thycaud Ayya Vaikundar, Sree Narayana Guru, Ayyan Kali.Chattampi Swamikal, Brahmananda Sivayogi, Vagbhadananda, Poikayil Yohannan(Kumara Guru) Dr Palpu, Palakkunnath Abraham Malpan, Mampuram Thangal, Sahodaran Ayyappan, Pandit K P Karuppan, Pampadi John Joseph, Mannathu Padmanabhan, V T Bhattathirippad, Vakkom Abdul Khadar Maulavi, Makthi Thangal, Blessed Elias Kuriakose Chaavra, Barrister G P Pillai, TK Madhavan, Moorkoth Kumaran, C. Krishnan, K P Kesava Menon, Dr.Ayyathan Gopalan, C V Kunjuraman, Kuroor Neelakantan Namboothiripad, Velukkutty Arayan, K P Vellon, P K Chathan Master, K Kelappan, P. Krishna Pillai, A K Gopalan, T R Krishnaswami Iyer, C Kesavan. Swami Ananda Theerthan , M C Joseph, Kuttippuzha Krishnapillai and othersKodungallur Kunhikkuttan Thampuran, KeralaVarma Valiyakoyi Thampuran, Kandathil Varghese Mappila. Kumaran Asan, Vallathol Narayana Menon, Ulloor S Parameswara Iyer, G Sankara Kurup, Changampuzha Krishna Pillai, Chandu Menon, Vaikom Muhammad Basheer. Kesav Dev, Thakazhi Sivasankara Pillai, Ponkunnam Varky, S K Pottakkad and othersMalayalee, Swadeshabhimani, Vivekodayam, Mithavadi, Swaraj, Malayala Manorama, Bhashaposhini, Mathnubhoomi, Kerala Kaumudi, Samadarsi, Kesari, AI-Ameen, Prabhatham, Yukthivadi, etcIntroduction to English education - various missionary organisations and their functioning- founding of educational institutions, factories.printing press etc.Parvathi Nenmenimangalam, Arya Pallam, A V Kuttimalu Amma, Lalitha Prabhu.Akkamma Cheriyan, Anna Chandi, Lalithambika Antharjanam and othersAmendment Provisions of the Constitution.Centre-State Relations - Legislative - Administrative and Financial.Emergency Provisions.Executive - Legislature - Judiciary - Both at Union and State Level. - Other Constitutional Authorities.Fundamental Rights - Directive Principles of State Policy - Relation between Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles - Fundamental Duties.Salient features of the Constitution - Preamble- Its significance and its place in the interpretation of the Constitution.Services under the Union and the States.Social Service Legislations like Right to Information Act, Prevention of atrocities against Women & Children, Food Security Act, Environmental Acts etc. and Social Welfare Programmes like Employment Guarantee Programme, Organ and Blood Donation etc.
MICROBIOLOGY
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Antibacterial agents and antibiotic sensitivity testBacterial geneticsGrowth, nutrition culture mediaIdentification of bacteriaInfection – Source and spread of infectionIntroduction to microbiologyMorphology of bacteria comparison with other microbial formsResponse to microbial infectionsSterilisation and disinfectionAntigen, antibodiesAutoimmunityComplement in health and diseasesHLA antigens in health and diseasesHypersensitivityImmunodeficiency diseasesImmunoprophylaxis and immunotherapyIntroduction, classification, type and cells involved in immunitySerological test in medical practicesTumour and transplantationIntroduction – classification of fungi and general principles of lab diagnosisOppurtunistic fungiSubcutaneous infections – Mycetoma, RhinosporidiosisSuperficial infectionsSystematic mycosisHelminthus – intestinal nematodes, tissue nematodes, cestodes, trematodes – laboratory diagnosis of helminthic infectionsIntroduction of parasitic diseaseProtozoal infections – Amoebiasis, Plasmodium, Leishmaniasis, Trypanosoma, Giardia, Balantidium, Cryptosporidium, Trichomonas, Toxoplasma, Pneumocystis – laboratory diagnosis of protozoal infectionClostridia, Nonsporing anaerobesGram negative Bacillus-Haemophilus, Bordetella, Brucella, Enterobacteria / YersiniaGram negative Cocci- NeisseriaGram positive Bacilli-Corynebacterium, Listeria, BacillusGram positive Cocci-Stapohylococci, Streptococci, PneumococciMycobacteria, Nocardia, ActinomycesMycoplasma, Legionella, Rickettsia, ChlamydiaPseudomonas, Pasteurella, AcinetobacterSpirochetesVibrio / CampylobacterArbovirusesBacteriophagesGeneral characteristics of virusesHepatitis, MiscellaneousMyxovirusesOncogenic virusesPapova, RetrovirusPicorna virusPox virus, Herpes, AdenovirusReplication of virusRhabdo virusVirus host interaction
Education
100 Marks
HIGHER SECONDARY SCHOOL TEACHER ENGLISH(SENIOR)
The Kerala Public Service Commission (PSC) conducts the Higher Secondary School Teacher (HSST) exam for direct recruitment of teachers in various subjects. This exam is a crucial step for candidates aspiring to join Kerala Higher Secondary Education as teachers.
90m
7s
#kerala-psc#teacher#english#higher-secondary-education#post-graduate-level
Syllabus Explorer
Literary Criticism and Theory
Sec 1
Aristotle: "Poetics"Arnold: "Study of Poetry"Cleanth Brooks: "The Language of Paradox"Coleridge: "Biographia Literaria" (Chapter XIV)Dr. Johnson: "Preface to Shakespeare"Dryden: "Preface to the Fables"Elaine Showalter: "Towards a Feminist Poetics"Jacques Derrida: 'Structure, Sign and Play in the Discourses of Human Sciences"Jacques Lacan: "The Insistence of the Letter of the Consciousness"Lionel Trilling: "Freud and Literature"Longinus: "On the Sublime"Michel Foucault: "What's an Author"Northrop Frye: "Archetypes of Literature"Raymond Williams: "Realism and the Contemporary Novel"Sharankumar Limbala: "Dalit Literature and Aesthetics" (from Towards an Aesthetic of Dalit Literature )Sidney: "An Apology for Poetry"T.S. Eliot: "Tradition and Individual Talent"Theories of "Rasa", "Dhwani" and "Alankara"Viktor Shklovsky: "Art as Technique"Wordsworth: "Preface to the Lyrical Ballads"
History and Structure of English Language and Linguistics
Sec 2
Branches of Linguistics - Historical, Comparative, Sociolinguistics, Psycholinguistics Applied Linguistics and Nero LinguisticsGrowth of Vocabulary and Semantic ChangesIndo- European family of languages - Grimm's law, Verner's law, Ablaut, UmlautMiddle English - The Norman Conquest - Dialects, Changes in Grammar and Vocabulary - Standard English - Literature of the period.Modern English - Impact of Renaissance on Grammar and Vocabulary- Dictionaries - Translation of the Bible- Contributions of major writers ( Spenser, Shakespeare and Milton) - Impact of the British empire on EnglishMorphology, SyntaxOld English - Dialects, Important Characteristics - Vocabulary and Grammar, Literature of the periodPhonology- Suprasegmental featuresSaussure, Bloomfield and ChomskyTraditional Grammar, Modern Grammar and T G GrammarVarieties of English - British, American and IndianVarieties of Language - Style, Dialect, Register, Pidgins, Creole and idiolect
New Trends in Literature
Sec 3
Culture StudiesDiasporic WritingEco CriticismMeta Narratives, Hyper Reality & SimulacraNew FeminismsNew HistoricismPost ColonialismPublic SphereQueer TheoryTrauma Theory
Twentieth Century Literature
Sec 4
Bernard Shaw: PygmalionEdward Bond: LearHarold Pinter: The Birthday PartyJ.M. Synge: Riders to the SeaSamuel Becket: Waiting for GodotT.S Eliot: The Murder in the CathedralAllen Sillitoe: The Loneliness of the long distance runnerD.H Lawrence: Sons and LoversDoris Lessing: The Golden NotebookGraham Greene: Heart of the matterJames Joyce: A Portrait of the Artist as a Young ManVirginia Woolf: To the LighthouseWilliam Golding: The Lord of the FliesB. Yeats: " Easter 1916", " Second Coming"Dylan Thomas: "Poem In October"Philip Larkin: "Church Going"S. Eliot: The Waste LandSeamus Heaney: "The Tollund Man"Ted Hughes: "Hawk Roosting"Thorn Gunn: "In Santa Maria Del Popolo"W.H Auden: "Unknown Citizen"Wilfred Owen: "Strange Meetings"Virginia Woolf: "Modern Fiction"
Chaucer to Neo Classicism
Sec 5
Christopher Marlowe: Dr. FaustusCongreve: The Way of the WorldShakespeare: Hamlet, Twelfth Night, The Tempest and Julius CaesarSheridan: The School for ScandalWebster: The Duchess ofMalfiFielding: Tom JonesAlexander Pope: "Atticus Passage" (From Epistle to Dr.Arbuthnot)Edmund Spenser: "Prothalamion"Geoffrey Chauce: "The Prologue" to The Canterbury TalesJohn Donne: "The Canonization" , "A Valediction :Mourning"John Dryden: "Mac Flecknoe"John Milton: Paradise Lost (Book IX)Thomas Gray: "Elegy written in a Country Churchyard"William Shakespeare: Sonnets -18,29,57,124,129Francis Bacon: 'Of Studies", "Of Truth'
Indian Literature in English, American Literature and Women’s Writing
Sec 6
Eugene O' Neill: Emperor JonesGirishKarnad: HayavadanaTennessee Williams: The Glass MenagerieAmiri Baraka: DutchmanFaulkner: The Sound and the furyHawthorne: The Scarlet LetterJudith Wright: FinaleLalithambika Andarjanam: Pradikara DevathaManjula Padmanaban: The HarvestMaya Angelou: Phenomenal WomenMulk Raj Anand: CoolieRalph Ellison: The Invisible ManSalman Rushdie: Midnights ChildrenShashi Deshpande: That Long SilenceToni Morrison: The Bluest EyeAkka Mahadevi: “It was like a Stream “and” Brother You've Come”Emily Dickinson: “Because I Could Not Stop for Death”, “I Died for Beauty”Ezekiel: “Poet, Lover, Bird Watcher”Kamala Das: “Introduction”Robert Frost: “Apple Picking”, “Road not Taken”Sri Aurobindo: “Rose of God”Sylvia Plath: “Daddy”Tagore: Gitanjali (1-10)Toru Dutt: “Our Casuarina Tree”Walt Whitman: “Out of the Cradle Elndlessly Rocking”Emerson: 'Self Reliance"R Ambedkar: 'Philosophy of Hinduism"
The Romantics and the Victorians
Sec 7
Oscar Wilde: The Importance of Being ErnestCharles Dickens: Oliver TwistCharlotte Bronte: Jane EyreEmily Bronte: Wuthering HeightsGeorge Eliot: The Mill on The FlossJane Austen: Pride and PrejudiceThomas Hardy: The Mayor of Casterbridge'William Blake': "The Lamb" , "The Tiger"Alfred Tennyson: "Ulysses"B. Shelly: "Ode to the West Wind"Hopkins: "The Windhover"John Keats: "Ode on a Grecian Urn "Mathew Arnold: "Dover Beach"Robert Browning: "My Last Duchess"Rossetti: " The Blessed Damozel"Samuel Coleridge: "Dejection : An Ode "William Wordsworth: "Ode: Intimations of Immortality"Charles Lamb: "Dream Children", " Poor Relations"S. Mill Subjugation: " On the Equality of Sexes" (From Theof Women)
Technical
100 Marks
Vocational Teacher (Printing Technology)
Recruitment by the Kerala Public Service Commission (KPSC) for the post of Vocational Teacher in Printing Technology within the Kerala Vocational Higher Secondary Education Department.
120m
11s
#kerala-psc#printing-technology#vocational-teacher#technical#degree-level
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Essentials of Electronics Engineering
Sec 1
Active and passive devices – review only.E-waste: Health hazards of e-waste.Full wave rectifier – diagram and explanation, 5 V power supply – with bridge rectifier and 7805.Integrated circuits.Inverter & UPS: Block diagram. Compare – inverter and UPS. Online and off line UPS – differentiate. Battery selection for UPS and inverter.LED – working, applications, comparison of LED lighting and CFL lighting.Microcontrollers: Simple block diagram of 8 bit microcontrollers – application.Mobile technology: CDMA and GSM. Compare – 2G and 3G technologies.SMDs – advantages.SMPS – block diagram and advantages.Static electricity – precautions in handling electronic circuits.Switches: ON / OFF, push to ON, push to OFF, push to ON / OFF, SPST, SPDT, DPDT. Working and application of limit switches, proximity switches, relays.
Press – Offset, Gravure, Flexo, Screen, Digital and Ondemand Variable Data Printing
Sec 2
Advantages and disadvantages of offset, Gravure, Screen, Flexo and Digital printing.Digital printing – digital printing machines, how digital printing works, what for used.Flexo – machine design, types how flexography works, what for mainly used.Future trends in printing.Gravure – design considerations, types, suitable works for gravure.Offset – machine design considerations, types, operations.Ondemand and variable data printing – workflow, data mail formats.Quality and quality assurance in printing – various targets used.Screen printing – types of screen printing machines, how screen printing works, what for mainly used.
Technical Mathematics
Sec 3
Applications of integration – Area bounded by a curve and X or Y axis, solutions of differential equations using the method of variable separable, solutions of linear differential equations of first order.Binomial Series – Expansions using Binomial theorem.Coordinate geometry – Equations to a straight line – slope-intercept form, intercept form, Angle between two lines, condition for two lines to be perpendicular, parallel.Determinants – Evaluation of second and third order, minors and cofactors, solutions of simultaneous linear equation in three unknown using Cramer’s rule.Differentiation – Limits and continuity, derivatives of functions, equation to tangents and normals. Maxima and minima of functions of one variable.Integration of functions – Integration of different types of functions.Matrices – Identification of Matrices, matrix operations, adjoint and inverse.Trigonometric functions – Signs of functions in each quadrant. Trigonometric values of angles, properties of trigonometric functions, applications of the identities sin (A ± B), cos (A ± B) and tan (A ± B).
Paper, Ink and Auxiliary Materials for Printing
Sec 4
Auxiliary materials – Blanket, plate – characteristics and types, strength of materials and material properties.Ink – constituents, ink manufacture, qualities, drying methods, types of inks, characteristics, ink testing methods, physical and chemical properties.Paper – Raw materials, paper manufacture, paper characteristics, paper grains, paper sizes, water marks, testing methods, physical and chemical properties, warehousing.Press management factors, Eco friendly and Lean production parameters.
Post Press – Binding, Finishing and Packaging Operations
Sec 5
Binding – tools, materials and equipments, material calculation, qualities required, sewing methods, book binding operations, end papers, indexing, special protective coating, coating on printed surface – aqueous coating, electron beam coating, ultraviolet coating etc.Post press machines – Packaging – tools, materials and equipments, qualities required, dyes for packaging, packaging machinery, types of packages, packaging considerations, specialised finishing techniques.
Basic Electrical Engineering
Sec 6
Circuit parameters: Resistance, Capacitance and inductance. AC circuit with R, L, C. Simple solution of typical AC circuit with resistance, impedance, power and power factor.Electrical circuit of an installation: Earthing, lightning protection.Idea of Basic electrical circuit: Electrical supply and load and its functioning, division of voltage and current in a parallel and series circuit – simple problems, units of power and energy, solution of DC circuit with calculation of energy consumption in an installation.Review with discussion of electric current, potential difference, power, EMF, resistance and its laws, Ohms law and series parallel circuit, electromagnetism, generation of AC and DC supply.
Basic Civil Engineering
Sec 7
Construction: Masonry – types rubble masonry, brick masonry, English bond and Flemish bond. (One brick wall).Construction: Parts of building – foundation – types of foundations – spread footing, isolated footing, combined footing, Raft, pile and well foundations.Levelling: Levelling instruments, different types, bench mark, reduced level of points, booking of field notes, reduction of levels by height of collimation method (simple problem).Levelling: Modern survey – instruments – Total station, Electronics theodolite, Distomat.Materials: Aggregates – types & requirements of good aggregates.Materials: Brick – varieties and strength, characteristics of good brick.Materials: Cement – varieties and grade of cement and its uses.Materials: Concrete – grades of concrete as per IS code, water cement ratio. Workability, mixing, batching, compaction and curing.Materials: Steel – types of steel for reinforcement bars, steel structural sections.Surveying: Chain surveying – principles, instruments, ranging, and chaining survey lines, field work and field book, selection of survey stations, units of land area.
Managing Fonts and Type, Page Layout, Formatting and Halftoning
Sec 8
Fonts, terms and definitions, units and measurements, kinds of fonts, fonts in bitmap, vector and layout programs, print design considerations, formats – graphic types, file formats, post scripts, half toning – pixel to half tone dots, digital dots, scanners, dot gain and loss, bitmap – resampling and resolution, working with images, archiving, gamut, pantone, vector graphics – gradients and banding, patterns, colour mode, spot colour etc., page layout – page layout capabilities, job organisation, preflight, planning, estimating and scheduling.
Prepress Requirements, Colour Management – PDF, RIP and Proofing
Sec 9
Prepress requirement – System and accessories, CTP, CTF, CTM, colour balance, colour correction, RGB to CMYK conversion, ideal digital document, compression in PDF, choosing compression, working with colour in PDF, RIP – RIP and preflighting, proofing – proofing method, digital proofers, press proof, CIE Lab and values, colour problems, various surface preparation techniques.
General Knowledge and Current Affairs
Sec 10
Novel, Drama, Poetry, Purogamana Sahithya Prasthanam, Nataka Prashtanam, Library movement etcSNDP Yogam, Nair Service Society, Yogakshema Sabha, Sadhu Jana Paripalana Sangham, Vaala Samudaya Parishkarani Sabha, Samathwa Samajam, Islam Dharma Paripalana Sangham, Prathyaksha Raksha Daiva Sabha, Sahodara Prasthanam etc.Malabar riots, Civil Disobedience Movement, Abstention movement etc.Upper cloth revolts.Channar agitation, Vaikom Sathyagraha, Guruvayoor Sathyagraha, Paliyam Sathyagraha. Kuttamkulam Sathyagraha, Temple Entry Proclamation, Temple Entry Act .Malyalee Memorial, Ezhava Memorial etc.Thycaud Ayya Vaikundar, Sree Narayana Guru, Ayyan Kali.Chattampi Swamikal, Brahmananda Sivayogi, Vagbhadananda, Poikayil Yohannan(Kumara Guru) Dr Palpu, Palakkunnath Abraham Malpan, Mampuram Thangal, Sahodaran Ayyappan, Pandit K P Karuppan, Pampadi John Joseph, Mannathu Padmanabhan, V T Bhattathirippad, Vakkom Abdul Khadar Maulavi, Makthi Thangal, Blessed Elias Kuriakose Chaavra, Barrister G P Pillai, TK Madhavan, Moorkoth Kumaran, C. Krishnan, K P Kesava Menon, Dr.Ayyathan Gopalan, C V Kunjuraman, Kuroor Neelakantan Namboothiripad, Velukkutty Arayan, K P Vellon, P K Chathan Master, K Kelappan, P. Krishna Pillai, A K Gopalan, T R Krishnaswami Iyer, C Kesavan. Swami Ananda Theerthan , M C Joseph, Kuttippuzha Krishnapillai and othersKodungallur Kunhikkuttan Thampuran, KeralaVarma Valiyako yi Thampuran, Kandathil Varghese Mappila. Kumaran Asan, Vallathol Narayana Menon, Ulloor S Parameswara Iyer, G Sankara Kurup, Changampuzha Krishna Pillai, Chandu Menon, Vaikom Muhammad Basheer. Kesav Dev, Thakazhi Sivasankara Pillai, Ponkunnam Varky, S K Pottakkad and othersMalayalee, Swadeshabhimani, Vivekodayam, Mithavadi, Swaraj, Malayala Manorama, Bhashaposhini, Mathnubhoomi, Kerala Kaumudi, Samadarsi, Kesari, AI-Ameen, Prabhatham, Yukthivadi, etcIntroduction to English education - various missionary organisations and their functioning- founding of educational institutions, factories.printing press etc.Parvathi Nenmenimangalam, Arya Pallam, A V Kuttimalu Amma, Lalitha Prabhu.Akkamma Cheriyan, Anna Chandi, Lalithambika Antharjanam and othersAmendment Provisions of the Constitution.Centre-State Relations - Legislative - Administrative and Financial.Emergency Provisions.Executive - Legislature - Judiciary - Both at Union and State Level. - Other Constitutional Authorities.Fundamental Rights - Directive Principles of State Policy - Relation between Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles - Fundamental Duties.Salient features of the Constitution - Preamble- Its significance and its place in the interpretation of the Constitution.Services under the Union and the States.Social Service Legislations like Right to Information Act, Prevention of atrocities against Women & Children, Food Security Act, Environmental Acts etc. and Social Welfare Programmes like Employment Guarantee Programme, Organ and Blood Donation etc.
Basic Mechanical Engineering
Sec 11
The importance of IC Engines: Definition, classification – two stroke engines, four stroke engines, working of two stroke engines and four stroke engines with the help of line sketches, comparison between two stroke and four stroke engines, comparison between petrol and diesel engines, function of fly wheel, clutch, gearbox, propeller shaft and differential in power transmission, explain with sketch the working of differential, briefly explain power transmission of 4 wheel vehicle with line diagram.The importance of Power Plants: Introduction, classification of power plants – working of hydroelectric power plant with schematic sketches – working of thermal (Steam and Diesel) power plant with schematic sketches – working of nuclear power plant with schematic sketches.
Technical
100 Marks
Workshop Instructor ||| Instructor Grade -III ||| Demonstrator ||| Draftsman Grade II (INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY)
This exam is conducted by the Kerala PSC for the recruitment of Workshop Instructors, Instructor Grade -III, Demonstrators, and Draftsman Grade II specializing in Information Technology in the Technical Education Department.
90m
6s
#kerala-psc#technical#engineering#information-technology#diploma-level
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Part II e: Basic Electronics Engineering
Sec 1
Active and passive devices – review only. LED – working, applications, comparison of LED lighting and CFL lighting. Full wave rectifier – diagram and explanation, 5 V power supply – with bridge rectifier and 7805. SMPS – block diagram and advantages. Integrated circuits. SMDs – advantages. Static electricity – precautions in handling electronic circuits.E-waste: Health hazards of e-waste.Inverter & UPS: Block diagram. Compare – inverter and UPS. Online and off line UPS – differentiate. Battery selection for UPS and inverter.Microcontrollers: Simple block diagram of 8 bit microcontrollers – application.Mobile technology: CDMA and GSM. Compare – 2G and 3G technologies.Switches: ON / OFF, push to ON, push to OFF, push to ON / OFF, SPST, SPDT, DPDT. Working and application of limit switches, proximity switches, relays.
Part II a: Technical Mathematics
Sec 2
Applications of integration – Area bounded by a curve and X or Y axis, solutions of differential equations using the method of variable separable, solutions of linear differential equations of first order.Binomial Series – Expansions using Binomial theorem.Coordinate geometry – Equations to a straight line – slope-intercept form, intercept form, Angle between two lines, condition for two lines to be perpendicular, parallel.Determinants – Evaluation of second and third order, minors and cofactors, solutions of simultaneous linear equation in three unknown using Cramer’s rule.Differentiation – Limits and continuity, derivatives of functions, equation to tangents and normals. Maxima and minima of functions of one variable.Integration of functions – Integration of different types of functions.Matrices – Identification of Matrices, matrix operations, adjoint and inverse.Trigonometric functions – Signs of functions in each quadrant. Trigonometric values of angles, properties of trigonometric functions, applications of the identities sin (A ± B), cos (A ± B) and tan (A ± B).
Part II d: Basic Electrical Engineering
Sec 3
Circuit parameters: Resistance, Capacitance and inductance. AC circuit with R, L, C. Simple solution of typical AC circuit with resistance, impedance, power and power factor.Electrical circuit of an installation: Earthing, lightning protection.Idea of Basic electrical circuit: Electrical supply and load and its functioning, division of voltage and current in a parallel and series circuit – simple problems, units of power and energy, solution of DC circuit with calculation of energy consumption in an installation.Review with discussion of electric current, potential difference, power, EMF, resistance and its laws, Ohms law and series parallel circuit, electromagnetism, generation of AC and DC supply.
Part II b: Basic Civil Engineering
Sec 4
Construction: Parts of building – foundation – types of foundations – spread footing, isolated footing, combined footing, Raft, pile and well foundations. Masonry – types rubble masonry, brick masonry, English bond and Flemish bond. (One brick wall).Levelling: Levelling instruments, different types, bench mark, reduced level of points, booking of field notes, reduction of levels by height of collimation method (simple problem). Modern survey – instruments – Total station, Electronics theodolite, Distomat.Materials: Brick – varieties and strength, characteristics of good brick. Cement – varieties and grade of cement and its uses. Steel – types of steel for reinforcement bars, steel structural sections. Aggregates – types & requirements of good aggregates. Concrete – grades of concrete as per IS code, water cement ratio. Workability, mixing, batching, compaction and curing.Surveying: Chain surveying – principles, instruments, ranging, and chaining survey lines, field work and field book, selection of survey stations, units of land area.
Part I: General Knowledge, Current Affairs and Renaissance in Kerala
Sec 5
GENERAL KNOWLEDGE AND CURRENT AFFAIRSGeneral Knowledge and Current AffairsRENAISSANCE IN KERALAAwakening Through LiteratureNovel, Drama, Poetry, Purogamana Sahithya Prasthanam, Nataka Prashtanam, Library movement etcEfforts To Reform The SocietySocio-Religious reform MovementsSNDP Yogam, Nair Service Society, Yogakshema Sabha, Sadhu Jana Paripalana Sangham, Vaala Samudaya Parishkarani Sabha, Samathwa Samajam, Islam Dharma Paripalana Sangham, Prathyaksha Raksha Daiva Sabha, Sahodara Prasthanam etc.Struggles and Social RevoltsMalabar riots, Civil Disobedience Movement, Abstention movement etc.Upper cloth revolts.Channar agitation, Vaikom Sathyagraha, Guruvayoor Sathyagraha, Paliyam Sathyagraha. Kuttamkulam Sathyagraha, Temple Entry Proclamation, Temple Entry Act .Malyalee Memorial, Ezhava Memorial etc.Leaders Of RenaissanceThycaud Ayya Vaikundar, Sree Narayana Guru, Ayyan Kali.Chattampi Swamikal, Brahmananda Sivayogi, Vagbhadananda, Poikayil Yohannan(Kumara Guru) Dr Palpu, Palakkunnath Abraham Malpan, Mampuram Thangal, Sahodaran Ayyappan, Pandit K P Karuppan, Pampadi John Joseph, Mannathu Padmanabhan, V T Bhattathirippad, Vakkom Abdul Khadar Maulavi, Makthi Thangal, Blessed Elias Kuriakose Chaavra, Barrister G P Pillai, TK Madhavan, Moorkoth Kumaran, C. Krishnan, K P Kesava Menon, Dr.Ayyathan Gopalan, C V Kunjuraman, Kuroor Neelakantan Namboothiripad, Velukkutty Arayan, K P Vellon, P K Chathan Master, K Kelappan, P. Krishna Pillai, A K Gopalan, T R Krishnaswami Iyer, C Kesavan. Swami Ananda Theerthan , M C Joseph, Kuttippuzha Krishnapillai and othersLiterary FiguresKodungallur Kunhikkuttan Thampuran, KeralaVarma Valiyokoyi Thampuran, Kandathil Varghese Mappila. Kumaran Asan, Vallathol Narayana Menon, Ulloor S Parameswara Iyer, G Sankara Kurup, Changampuzha Krishna Pillai, Chandu Menon, Vaikom Muhammad Basheer. Kesav Dev, Thakazhi Sivasankara Pillai, Ponkunnam Varky, S K Pottakkad and othersRole Of Press In RenaissanceMalayalee, Swadeshabhimani, Vivekodayam, Mithavadi, Swaraj, Malayala Manorama, Bhashaposhini, Mathnubhoomi, Kerala Kaumudi, Samadarsi, Kesari, AI-Ameen, Prabhatham, Yukthivadi, etcTowards A New SocietyIntroduction to English education - various missionary organisations and their functioning- founding of educational institutions, factories.printing press etc.Women And Social ChangeParvathi Nenmenimangalam, Arya Pallam, A V Kuttimalu Amma, Lalitha Prabhu.Akkamma Cheriyan, Anna Chandi, Lalithambika Antharjanam and othersSalient Features of Indian ConstitutionAmendment Provisions of the Constitution.Centre-State Relations - Legislative - Administrative and Financial.Emergency Provisions.Executive - Legislature - Judiciary - Both at Union and State Level. - Other Constitutional Authorities.Fundamental Rights - Directive Principles of State Policy - Relation between Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles - Fundamental Duties.Salient features of the Constitution - Preamble- Its significance and its place in the interpretation of the Constitution.Services under the Union and the States.Social Welfare Legislations and ProgrammesSocial Service Legislations like Right to Information Act, Prevention of atrocities against Women & Children, Food Security Act, Environmental Acts etc. and Social Welfare Programmes like Employment Guarantee Programme, Organ and Blood Donation etc.
Part II c: Basic Mechanical Engineering
Sec 6
The importance of IC Engines: Definition, classification – two stroke engines, four stroke engines, working of two stroke engines and four stroke engines with the help of line sketches, comparison between two stroke and four stroke engines, comparison between petrol and diesel engines, function of fly wheel, clutch, gearbox, propeller shaft and differential in power transmission, explain with sketch the working of differential, briefly explain power transmission of 4 wheel vehicle with line diagram.The importance of Power Plants: Introduction, classification of power plants – working of hydroelectric power plant with schematic sketches – working of thermal (Steam and Diesel) power plant with schematic sketches – working of nuclear power plant with schematic sketches.
Education
100 Marks
Higher Secondary School Teacher (History) (Junior)
Recruitment by Kerala Public Service Commission for the post of Higher Secondary School Teacher (Junior) in History within the Kerala Higher Secondary Education Department.
90m
11s
#kerala-psc#teacher#history#higher-secondary-level#education
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Modern Kerala
Sec 1
'Kerala Model' Development – Panchayat Raj and Peoples planning.Aikya Kerala Movement – First Communist Ministry Historic Legislations – Liberation Movements.Anti-caste movement – Reform movements in Kerala.Caste organisations – Temple entry movements.Cochi Rajya Praja Mandalam.Kerala Renaissance – Narayana Guru and other reformers.Left movements – Karshaka Sangham in Malabar - Punnapra vayalar.Literature and culture – Origin and Development of Malayalam Language. Art forms of Kerala.Mysorian Intervention and its impact.Nationalist movements in Kerala – Malabar Rebellion of 1921 – Nature of the Revolt – Salt Satyagraha.Political Revolts and Protests. The Pazhassi Revolt.Revolts of Velu Thampi and Paliath Achan.The colonial intervention – British land revenue administration in Malabar – Tenurial reforms of Travancore and Cochin – English education and printing press, Martandavarma and Modern Travancore – Saktan Tampuran.Travancore State Congress and the struggle for Responsible Government.
Modern India
Sec 2
Advent of Europeans – Modes of conquest – early resistance to colonialismCaste and communalism in Modern India – Coalition politics.Colonial State – Revenue settlements – Western Education and colonial knowledgeEconomic Impact of colonialism – Drain TheoryFormation of Indian National Congress – Moderate and Extremist phase.Gandhian Era – From Non-cooperation to Quit India.Indian Renaissance – Social and Religious reform movements. Rise of Indian Nationalism –Nehruvian Era – Making of the constitution – Economic planning – International Relations – Integration of Native State – Linguistic reorganisation – science and educationPost Nehru Age – Indira Gandhi and Emergency – Economic liberalisation and its impact.Revolt of 1857 – Nature of the Revolt.Revolutionary Nationalism – Leftist Movements – Peasant movements.Towards Freedom – Two Nation Theory and Muslim League - INA – Transfer of power.
Pre-Modern Kerala
Sec 3
Advent of Europeans.Age of Perumals – Nature of State – Trading CorporationsAgrarian expansion of Kerala – Aryanisation.Belief systems – Jainism, Budhism, Judaism, Christianity and Islam.Emergence of Naduvazhi SwaroopamsHistoriography – Recent trendsPrehistoric cultures – Megalithic culture – concept of Tinai.Sources – Archaeology/Epigraphy/Literacy/Numismatic and other sourcesTemple and Brahmin land controlTransmarine contacts of Kerala and its impact.
Pre-Modern India
Sec 4
Advent of Islam – Sultanate period – State and administration.Dissent/Protestant Movements to Brahmanism – Jainism and Budhism.Early Indian Culture – Harappan – Vedic and post vedic cultures – Megalithic culture in South India – Ancient Tamilakam.Feudalism Debate.Medieval South India – Satavahana – ChalukyasPallavas – Vijayanagara – Cholas and Pandyas.State in Early India – Pre Mauryan and Mauryan – Gupta Age.The Mughal period – Revenue and Military administration.
Salient Features of Indian Constitution
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Amendment Provisions of the Constitution.Centre-State Relations - Legislative - Administrative and Financial.Emergency Provisions.Executive - Legislature - Judiciary - Both at Union and State Level. - Other Constitutional Authorities.Fundamental Rights - Directive Principles of State Policy - Relation between Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles - Fundamental Duties.Salient features of the Constitution - Preamble- Its significance and its place in the interpretation of the Constitution.Services under the Union and the States.
Historiography & Research Methodoloty
Sec 6
Annales and Post structuralist approaches – History from below – New History.Church and Arab Historiography.Greco – Roman Historiography.Historical consciousness in Ancient India – Itihasa – Purana tradition – Jain Budhist traditions.Historical Sources-Kind of Sources-Source Analysis-Source CriticismHistory-Defenition-Nature & ScopeModern Indian Historiography – Imperialist – Orientalist/Indologist-Nationalist-Marxist and subaltern – Recent Trends in Indian Historiography.Renaissance, Enlightenment, Romanticist, Positivist and Marxist approaches in Historiography.Sultanate and Mughal historiography.Techniques of exposition (Foot Notes-Bibliography Index etc)
Renaissance in Kerala
Sec 7
Novel, Drama, Poetry, Purogamana Sahithya Prasthanam, Nataka Prashtanam, Library movement etcSNDP Yogam, Nair Service Society, Yogakshema Sabha, Sadhu Jana Paripalana Sangham, Vaala Samudaya Parishkarani Sabha, Samathwa Samajam, Islam Dharma Paripalana Sangham, Prathyaksha Raksha Daiva Sabha, Sahodara Prasthanam etc.Malabar riots, Civil Disobedience Movement, Abstention ovement etc.Upper cloth revolts.Channar agitation, Vaikom Sathyagraha, Guruvayoor Sathyagraha, Paliyam Sathyagraha. Kuttamkulam Sathyagraha, Temple Entry Proclamation, Temple Entry Act .Malyalee Memorial, Ezhava Memorial etc.Thycaud Ayya Vaikundar, Sree Narayana Guru, Ayyan Kali.Chattampi Swamikal, Brahmananda Sivayogi, Vagbhadananda, Poikayil Yohannan(Kumara Guru) Dr Palpu, Palakkunnath Abraham Malpan, Mampuram Thangal, Sahodaran Ayyappan, Pandit K P Karuppan, Pampadi John Joseph, Mannathu Padmanabhan, V T Bhattathirippad, Vakkom Abdul Khadar Maulavi, Makthi Thangal, Blessed Elias Kuriakose Chaavra, Barrister G P Pillai, TK Madhavan, Moorkoth Kumaran, C. Krishnan, K P Kesava Menon, Dr.Ayyathan Gopalan, C V Kunjuraman, Kuroor Neelakantan Namboothiripad, Velukkutty Arayan, K P Vellon, P K Chathan Master, K Kelappan, P. Krishna Pillai, A K Gopalan, T R Krishnaswami Iyer, C Kesavan. Swami Ananda Theerthan , M C Joseph, Kuttippuzha Krishnapillai and othersKodungallur Kunhikkuttan Thampuran, KeralaVarma Valiyakoyi Thampuran, Kandathil Varghese Mappila. Kumaran Asan, Vallathol Narayana Menon, Ulloor S Parameswara Iyer, G Sankara Kurup, Changampuzha Krishna Pillai, Chandu Menon, Vaikom Muhammad Basheer. Kesav Dev, Thakazhi Sivasankara Pillai, Ponkunnam Varky, S K Pottakkad and othersMalayalee, Swadeshabhimani, Vivekodayam, Mithavadi, Swaraj, Malayala Manorama, Bhashaposhini, Mathnubhoomi, Kerala Kaumudi, Samadarsi, Kesari, AI-Ameen, Prabhatham, Yukthivadi, etcIntroduction to English education - various missionary organisations and their functioning- founding of educational institutions, factories.printing press etc.Parvathi Nenmenimangalam, Arya Pallam, A V Kuttimalu Amma, Lalitha Prabhu.Akkamma Cheriyan, Anna Chandi, Lalithambika Antharjanam and others
World History
Sec 8
Cold War – West Asian Crisis – Non Aligned Movement.Early civilizations – Mesopotamian – Egyptian and Chinese - legacy of Greece and Rome.Emergence of New World Order- Disintegration of Soviet Union – Globalization.Medieval State and Society – Feudalism – church in Europe – Arab civilization.Modern Revolutions – Scientific-industrial – Agrarian- French, Russian, Chinese-American Revolution - English Revolution of 1688Nazism, Fascism and Second World War.Struggle for colonies and First World War.Transition to Modern Age – Renaissance, Reformation, Geographical discoveries.World Organisations – League of Nations and U.N.O.
General Knowledge and Current Affairs
Sec 9
General Knowledge and Current Affairs
Research Methodology/Teaching Aptitude
Sec 10
Methods of research;Paper, article, workshop, seminar, conference and symposium;Research Ethics;Research: Meaning, Characteristics and types;Steps of research;Thesis writing: its characteristics and format.Evaluation systems.Factors affecting teaching;Learner's characteristics;Methods of teaching;Teaching aids;Teaching: Nature, objectives, characteristics and basic requirements;
Social Welfare Legislations and Programmes
Sec 11
Social Service Legislations like Right to Information Act, Prevention of atrocities against Women & Children, Food Security Act, Environmental Acts etc. and Social Welfare Programmes like Employment Guarantee Programme, Organ and Blood Donation etc.
Education
100 Marks
Higher Secondary School Teacher (Economics)(Junior)
The Kerala Public Service Commission (KPSC) conducts recruitment for the post of Higher Secondary School Teacher (Junior) in Economics for the Kerala Higher Secondary Education Department.
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Salient Features of Indian Constitution
Sec 1
Amendment Provisions of the Constitution.Centre-State Relations - Legislative - Administrative and Financial.Emergency Provisions.Executive - Legislature - Judiciary - Both at Union and State Level. - Other Constitutional Authorities.Fundamental Rights - Directive Principles of State Policy - Relation between Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles - Fundamental Duties.Salient features of the Constitution - Preamble- Its significance and its place in the interpretation of the Constitution.Services under the Union and the States.
Quantitative Methods in Economics
Sec 2
Application of Matrix algebra, Differentiation and Integration in Economics - Theories of Probability - Probability Distributions - Theories of Sampling - Theories of Estimation and Testing of Hypothesis - Linear Regression Models - Violation of assumptions of Classical Linear Regression models - Dummy variables
Renaissance in Kerala
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Novel, Drama, Poetry, Purogamana Sahithya Prasthanam, Nataka Prashtanam, Library movement etcSNDP Yogam, Nair Service Society, Yogakshema Sabha, Sadhu Jana Paripalana Sangham, Vaala Samudaya Parishkarani Sabha, Samathwa Samajam, Islam Dharma Paripalana Sangham, Prathyaksha Raksha Daiva Sabha, Sahodara Prasthanam etc.Upper cloth revolts.Channar agitation, Vaikom Sathyagraha, Guruvayoor Sathyagraha, Paliyam Sathyagraha. Kuttamkulam Sathyagraha, Temple Entry Proclamation, Temple Entry Act .Malyalee Memorial, Ezhava Memorial etc. Malabar riots, Civil Disobedience Movement, Abstention ovement etc.Thycaud Ayya Vaikundar, Sree Narayana Guru, Ayyan Kali.Chattampi Swamikal, Brahmananda Sivayogi, Vagbhadananda, Poikayil Yohannan(Kumara Guru) Dr Palpu, Palakkunnath Abraham Malpan, Mampuram Thangal, Sahodaran Ayyappan, Pandit K P Karuppan, Pampadi John Joseph, Mannathu Padmanabhan, V T Bhattathirippad, Vakkom Abdul Khadar Maulavi, Makthi Thangal, Blessed Elias Kuriakose Chaavra, Barrister G P Pillai, TK Madhavan, Moorkoth Kumaran, C. Krishnan, K P Kesava Menon, Dr.Ayyathan Gopalan, C V Kunjuraman, Kuroor Neelakantan Namboothiripad, Velukkutty Arayan, K P Vellon, P K Chathan Master, K Kelappan, P. Krishna Pillai, A K Gopalan, T R Krishnaswami Iyer, C Kesavan. Swami Ananda Theerthan , M C Joseph, Kuttippuzha Krishnapillai and othersKodungallur Kunhikkuttan Thampuran, KeralaVarma Valiyakoyi Thampuran, Kandathil Varghese Mappila. Kumaran Asan, Vallathol Narayana Menon, Ulloor S Parameswara Iyer, G Sankara Kurup, Changampuzha Krishna Pillai, Chandu Menon, Vaikom Muhammad Basheer. Kesav Dev, Thakazhi Sivasankara Pillai, Ponkunnam Varky, S K Pottakkad and othersMalayalee, Swadeshabhimani, Vivekodayam, Mithavadi, Swaraj, Malayala Manorama, Bhashaposhini, Mathnubhoomi, Kerala Kaumudi, Samadarsi, Kesari, AI-Ameen, Prabhatham, Yukthivadi, etcIntroduction to English education - various missionary organisations and their functioning- founding of educational institutions, factories.printing press etc.Parvathi Nenmenimangalam, Arya Pallam, A V Kuttimalu Amma, Lalitha Prabhu.Akkamma Cheriyan, Anna Chandi, Lalithambika Antharjanam and others
Macroeconomics
Sec 4
Classical, Keynesian, post-Keynesian approaches in Macroeconomics - IS-LM Closed and Open economy models - Consumption and Investment Theories - Theories of Demand for and Supply of Money - Theories of Inflation - Theories of Business Cycle - Modern Developments in Macroeconomics - Macroeconomic Policy.
Economic Growth and Development
Sec 5
Economic Growth and Development: Concept, approach and measurement - Traditional and Modern theories of development - Growth models: Harrod-Domar, neoclassical, Cambridge and Endogenous growth models - Plan models - Human capital and Manpower Planning - Environment and Sustainable development -Environmental policies.
General Knowledge and Current Affairs
Sec 6
General Knowledge and Current Affairs
Indian and Kerala Economy
Sec 7
Growth, Performance and Structural change in Indian economy since New Economic reforms - Sectoral growth - Economic planning in India - Demographic development - Impact of Economic reforms on poverty, unemployment and inequality - Fiscal, financial and external sector reforms - Fiscal federalism and Finance Commissions - Development experience of Kerala: Decentralization, Migration, Urbanization, Poverty, Unemployment and Inequality - Gender issues - State finance
Microeconomics
Sec 8
Methodology of Microeconomics - Recent developments in consumer behavior - Modern theories of demand analysis - Theories of production and cost - Input output analysis, Linear programming and Game theory - Market models: -Perfect and Imperfect - Risk and Uncertainty models in product and factor markets - Theories of General Equilibrium and Welfare economics - Theories of Distribution.
Recent Developments in Economics
Sec 9
Recent developments in Economics
Research Methodology/Teaching Aptitude
Sec 10
Methods of research;Paper, article, workshop, seminar, conference and symposium;Research Ethics;Research: Meaning, Characteristics and types;Steps of research;Thesis writing: its characteristics and format.Evaluation systems.Factors affecting teaching;Learner's characteristics;Methods of teaching;Teaching aids;Teaching: Nature, objectives, characteristics and basic requirements;
Social Welfare Legislations and Programmes
Sec 11
Social Service Legislations like Right to Information Act, Prevention of atrocities against Women & Children, Food Security Act, Environmental Acts etc. and Social Welfare Programmes like Employment Guarantee Programme, Organ and Blood Donation etc.
International Economics and Finance
Sec 12
Trade and Growth - Pure theories of international trade - Recent developments in trade theories - Trade policy and economic integration - International monetary system - Foreign exchange market - Balance of payments and exchange rates - Internal and external balance under alternative exchange rate regimes - International capital flows - Institutions and instruments in Indian money and capital markets - Financial inclusion
Administrative
100 Marks
Personnel Manager
Recruitment by Kerala PSC for the post of Personnel Manager in Kerala State Coir Corporation Limited.
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GENERAL KNOWLEDGE AND CURRENT AFFAIRS
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General Knowledge and Current Affairs
PART III
Sec 2
Amendment Provisions of the ConstitutionCentre-State Relations - Legislative - Administrative and FinancialDirective Principles of State PolicyEmergency ProvisionsExecutive - Legislature - Judiciary - Both at Union and State LevelFundamental DutiesFundamental RightsOther Constitutional AuthoritiesPreamble - Its significance and its place in the interpretation of the ConstitutionRelation between Fundamental Rights and Directive PrinciplesSalient features of the Indian ConstitutionServices under the Union and the StatesLibrary Program, Sahithya Nikethan, Nataka Pusthakasala, Novel, Drama, Poetry, movement etc.SNDP Yogam, Nair Service Society, Yogakshema Sabha, Sadhu Jana Paripalana Sangham, Brahma Samaj, Prathyaksha Raksha Daiva Sabha, Dharma Paripalana Sangham Vaikunta Swamikal, Chattampi Swamikal, Sree Narayana Guru, Vagbhatananda, Brahmananda Sivayogi, Ayya Vaikundar, Thycaud Ayya, Ayyankali, Dr. Palpu, Kumaran Asan (Guru Kumaran), Poikayil Yohannan (Kumara Guru), Mannathu Padmanabhan, Vakkom Moulavi, P.G Abdul Khadar Moulavi, Makthi Thangal, Elias Kuriakose Chavara, Blessed Kuriakose Elias Chavara, V.T. Bhattathirippad, Vakkam Padmanabha Marar, John Joseph Padapampil, Kuruppan K. P. Kesava Menon, P. K. Kunjan, C. Krishnan, Moorkoth Kumaran, K. T. Madhavan, Pillai K. A. Velukkutty Arayan, P. K. Venon, K. P. Chathan Master, K. Kelappan, P. Krishnan Gopalan, T. R. Krishnaswamy Iyer, C. Kesavan, Swamy Ananda Theerthan, C. M. Joseph Kizhuppithakkattu Krishnan Pillai and others.Malabar riots, Civil Disobedience Movement, Abstention movement, etc.Upper cloth revolts, Channar agitation, Vaikom Satyagraha, Guruvayoor Satyagraha, Paliyam Satyagraha, Temple Entry Proclamation, Temple Entry Act, Malayalam Memorial, Ezhava Memorial, etc.Thycaud Ayya Vaikundar, Sree Narayana Guru, Ayyankali, Chattampi Swamikal, K.P. Kesava Menon, P.K. Madhavan, C. Krishnan, T.K. Madhavan, Kumaran Asan, Dr. Palpu, K. Kelappan, Mannathu Padmanabhan, V.T. Bhattathirippad, Makthi Thangal, Vakkom Moulavi, P.G. Abdul Khadar Moulavi, Blessed Kuriakose Elias Chavara, Kuriakose Elias Chavara, Elias Kuriakose Chavara, Barrister G. P. Pillai, C. Krishnan Nair, K.P. Karuppan, P.K. Chathan Master, P.K. Madhavan Nair, P.K. Kunjan, Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, P.K. V. K. Velukkutty Arayan, P. Krishnan Pillai, C. Kesavan, M. C. Joseph, T. R. Krishnaswamy Iyer, Swamy Ananda Theerthan, Kizhuppithakkattu Krishnan Pillai and others.Kodungallur Kunjikkuttan Thampuran, Kerala Varma Valiyakoil Thampuran, Kandathil Varghese Mappila, Ullur S. Parameswara Iyer, Vallathol Narayana Menon, N. Kumaran Asan, G. Sankara Kurup, Changampuzha Krishnan Pillai, C. Madhavan Vaikom Muhammad Basheer, Thakazhi Sivasankara Pillai, Ponkunnam Varkey, S. K. Pottakkad, Kesava Dev, P. K. and others.Malayalam, Swadeshabhimani, Vivekodayam, Mithavadi, Swaraj, Malayala Manorama, Kerala Kaumudi, Samadarshi, Kesari, Ambareesh, Prabatham, Yukthivadi, etc.founding of educational institutions, printing press, factories etc.Introduction to English educationvarious missionary organizations and their functioningNenmini Mangalam, Arya Pallam, A. V. Kuttimalu Amma, Lalitha Prabhu, Parvathi Cheriyan, Anna Chandy, Lalithambika Antharjanam and others.Programmes like Employment Guarantee Programme, Organ and Blood Donation, etc.Social Service Legislations like Right to Information Act, Prevention of atrocities against Women & Children, Food Security Act, Environmental Acts, etc.
PART I
Sec 3
Approaches to SHRMSConcept of Strategic Human Resource ManagementCorporate career planning and succession planningdifferences between personnel management and HRMESSENTIAL elements of SHRMSHR audit and accountingHR processhuman capital managementLine functions and staff functionsMeaning and significancePrerequisites of a good HRCompetence related paycycleMethods for evaluating PerformanceMethods Performance Related Pay (PRP)Performance appraisal, MBO and PMperformance counsellingPerformance Linked Rewards - Pay StructurePerformance Management ConceptProfit sharing, Gain sharing, variable paySales force incentive schemesShop floor incentive bonus schemeSkill based payTeam payTeam rewardsTrends in performance appraisal—using APK’s for peak—self appraisal, competency mapping, balance scorecardConcepts, Theories of Wage, WagesCriteria for Wage FixationFixation machineryfringe benefits, wages and understanding tools in designing, improving and implementing compensation packagesproductivity bonusProfit sharingRetirement plansTechniques of Wage DeterminationTypes and significance of incentivesWage differentials - Employee Benefits - Payment ofWage PolicyMeaning and significance of training and developmentMethods of training: job-on-the-job and off-the-job methods—e-learning, coaching, mentoring—innovative web based trainingProcess of developmentTraining DesignTraining EvaluationTraining ImplementationTraining Need Analysis
PART II
Sec 4
AuthoritiesLay offLock outProcedures and functionsRecognitionRegulationsRetrenchmentRights and liabilitiesStrikeTrade Union Act - Registrationunfair labour practiceAuthoritiesCommissionerCompensationMinimum Wages Act - FixationPayment of Wages Act - Payment and deductionsThe Industrial Employment Standing Orders ActAnnual leave with wagesChild labour Prohibition Act - Prohibition of employmentEmployment of young personsHazardous processHealthInspecting StaffMaternity Benefit ActPenaltiesRegulation of conditionsSafetyWelfareWorking hoursBoard meetingEnvironmental Protection Act - PollutionImpact AssessmentMeaning & Nature of companyMeetings - General BodyMemorandum/Articles of associationPenaltiesProspectus
Medical
100 Marks
Senior Lecturer ||| Lecturer ||| Assistant Professor ||| Junior Consultant
The Kerala Public Service Commission (PSC) conducts examinations for the recruitment of Senior Lecturers, Lecturers, Assistant Professors, and Junior Consultants in various subjects within the Medical Education department.
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HUMAN ANATOMY
Sec 1
Abdomen, Pelvis and PerineumBrain and Spinal CordGeneral AnatomyGeneral EmbryologyGeneticsHead and NeckLower LimbThoraxUpper Limb
OBSTETRICS AND GYNAECOLOGY
Sec 2
Caesarean section (indications, complications)CPD, obstructed labourHypertonic contractions, hypotonic contractions and incoordinate uterine actionVaginal delivery after caesareanElderly primi, grand multipara, Rh negative, Gynaecological disorders complicating pregnancyIntrauterine deathIUGRMultiple pregnanciesPost datismPreterm laborPROM (Premature rupture of membranes)Abnormal presentations and management: Occipito posterior position, Breech presentation, transverse lie, brow/face presentationAbnormal puerperium: cause clinical presentation investigations and managementAbortions: Types, aetiopathology, investigations and managementAcute abdomenAdolescent medicine (Gynaecology)AnalgesiaAntenatal care: objectives of antenatal care routine antenatal check up, Assessment of period of gestation, obstetric examination, general examination, other system examinationClinical monitoring of maternal and fetal well being, detect abnormalityCommon problems in Pregnancy - Oedema, Pruritis, heart burn, piles, varicose veins, clothing and foot ware, exercise, sex, hygiene, nutrition, rest, drug in pregnancyContraception: various methods and devices, selection of patients, counselling of the Couples, follow up, side effects, complications, and failure ratesDrugs: Immunisation, drug prescription relevant blood examination, urine examination and interpretation of the results and physiological changes in pregnancyDummy pelvis, Mannequins resuscitation of newbornEctopic pregnancy: aetiopatholgy, early diagnosis, late diagnosis, clinical features, differential diagnosis and principles of management (conservative, medical and surgical)Colposcopy: Principles instrument, procedureHysteroscopy: Principles, indications, instrumentation, procedure, steps in present gynaecological practices and complications.Laproscopy: Principles, indications, instrumentation, procedure, complication, scope of laproscopy in gynaecological practicesFetal surveillanceFetomaternal medicine: Screening for congenital abnormalities, blood tests (maternal and fetal) Amniotic fluid analysis, fetal tissue biopsyBreast feedingFetal distress: definition, diagnosis and management neonatal resuscitation, care of newborn, examination of newborn and identifying congenital abnormalities, jaundice in newbornAbnormal menstruation – definition, classification, clinical features and principles of investigations, diagnosis and managementAbnormal menstruation:Abnormal vaginal discharge: causes, clinical examination, diagnosis, investigation and management. Counselling regarding prevention of STD’sAmenorrhoea: Definition, classification, causes, investigations and managementDysfunctional uterine bleeding and postmenopausal bleeding: Definition, causes, investigations and managementEndometriosis: aetiopathology, classification, clinical features, diagnosis and management, contraceptionGenital infections: STDs, PID, HIV infection and AIDS, genital TB – aetiopathology, diagnosis and principles of managementGenital injuries including fistulae: Causes, diagnosis, clinical features, and principles of management and preventionHormonal therapy: when to give, when not to give, type of hormones with dosage, duration of hormonal therapy, complications and contraindications for hormonal therapyInfertility: Types, definition, causes, counselling, examination of couple and essential investigations, ART: various methods of assisted reproductive techniques, setting up of ART labNeoplasms of genital tract – Benign and malignant, aetiopathology, clinical feature, diagnosis, principles of management and cancer screening and preventive aspectsNormal menstrual cycle – physiology of menstruationHyperemesis gravidarum: definition, aetiopathology, clinical features advice and drug therapyAnaemia in pregnancyDiabetes in pregnancyHeart disease complicating pregnancyHypertensive disorders of pregnancyJaundice in pregnancy Haemorrhage and coagulation disorders in obstetrics and immunology in pregnancyThyroid disorders, immunological disorders like SLE, ACLA, and thrombophilia complicating pregnancyUTI, hepatitis, TB, chest disease complicating pregnancyVeneral disease, infections, HIV complicating pregnancyMTP Act, Legal and ethical aspects, methods, complications and managementAcceleration of labor and drugs used in laborActive management of third stage of laborDelivery: stages of labour, management of first of labourInduction of labor (various methods of induction – merits and demerits)Labour monitoring partogram, Labour analgesiaManagement of second stage of labour (vaginal delivery with episiotomy)Management of third stage of labor:Mechanism of labourOther complications of third stage of labor and managementPhysiology of onset of labor, fetal skull and pelvisPrevention of PPH, Management of PPHOperative gynaecology: Abnormal hysterectomyOperative gynaecology: Correction of enterocele, diagnosis and operation for vault prolapseOperative gynaecology: Indications, complications of D&C, cervical biopsyOperative gynaecology: Medical termination of pregnancy, evacuation of incomplete Abortion tubal ligation, IUCD insertionOperative gynaecology: Ovarian tumoursOperative gynaecology: Radical procedure for malignancyOperative gynaecology: Vaginal hysterectomy, sling proceduresAssisted breech delivery, breech extractionCaesarean sectionCervical encirclage extra amniotic instillation and manual removal of placentaExternal cephalic version, internal podalic versionIndication and steps of the procedure of episiotomyInstrumental evacuationVacuum extraction, forceps deliveryManagement of fever, skin wound complications, complications like burst abdomen, intraperitoneal bleeding and intra peritoneal collections, instruments, specimens etc.Routine management of postoperative patient like IV fluids, drugs, antibiotics, ambulation, nutritionPregnancy - Diagnosis, Clinical features, differential diagnosis, relevant tests and the principles underlying the testsRecurrent pregnancy loss: causes, investigations and managementTrophoblastic diseases: aetiopathology, classification, clinical features, diagnosis, management, long term follow up and complicationsUltrasound examinationUltrasound MRI in obstetrics: diagnostic and interventionalUrological problems
OPHTHALMOLOGY
Sec 3
Acute conjunctivitis, Trachoma, Allergic conjunctivitis, Pingencula, pterygium, Xerosis/ bitot spots, Dry eye, Angular conjunctivitis, neonatal conjunctivitis, subconj hemorrhager, D/D of conjunctival and limbal noduleAngle closure glaucoma, open angle glaucoma, steroid induced glaucoma, lens induced glaucoma including surgery and managementAwareness of amblyopia, types of squint, paralytic, non-paralyticCataract and management, cong. Conditions, surgery and complications, lens abnormality, secondary glaucomas, congenital glaucomaCauses of blindnessCauses of sudden / partial / painless dimension of visionCentral retinal artery occlusion, central retinal vein occlusion, retinal detachment, retinopathy of prematurity, retinitis pigmentosa, retinoblastoma, Pappilledema, optic neuritis, optic atrophyChemical injuries, open globe injuries, closed globe injuries and first aid treatment including sympathetic injuries.Chronic conjunctivitis, Dry eye, membraneous conjunctivitis, Inclusion conjunctivitisChronic side effects of systemic medication, local anaesthetics, viscoelastics, steroid and NSAIDSCommon causes of proptosis, orbital cellulites, cavernous sinus thrombosisCorneal Inflammations: Corneal ulcers-bacterial, fungal, viral, Mooren’s ulcer, Vitamin A deficiency and keratomalacia, exposure keratitis, neuroparlytic keratitis, corneal blindness, eye banking, eye donation, keratoplasty, arcus senilis, corneal oedema, deep / interstitial keratitis, degenerations and dystrophies, overview of keratorefractive surgery.Dacryocystitis – congenital, acute, chronic, epiphoraDefinition and types of blindness.Ectropion entropion, trichiasis, ptosis, Iagophthalmos, symblepharon, blepharitis, Chalazion, refractive error, myopia, hypermetropia, Astigmatism, presbyopia, aphakia / pseduophakia, Anisometropia, overview of keratorefractive surgery.Enucleation – Indication, techniqueEye and systemic diseases including AIDSEye campsFundus changes in diabetes, hypertension, anaemias, pregnancy induced hypertension, haematological disorders, myopiaIridocylitis, Panophthalmitis, EndophthalmitisLasers in OphthalmologyNPCB, Vision 2020Ocular malignancy – retinoblastoma and malignant melanoma of choroidPharmacologyPhotocoagulationPromotion of eye donationRetinal vascular diseasesScleritis, episcleritisSiderosis bulbi, Chalcosis, medico legal aspects.Symptomatic disturbances of vision, overview of recent advances in ophthalmologySynchisis syntillans, Asteroid hyalosis.Systemic associations of uveitis, Choroiditis, Coloboma iris, ocular albinism, vitreous hemorrhage – causes
PSYCHIATRY
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Aetiological factors in psychiatric disordersBipolar disordersClassification of psychiatric disordersClinical interview and mental state examinationDepressive disordersLegal aspects of psychiatryMajor manifestation of psychiatric illnessNeurotic, stress related and somatoform disordersOrganic brain syndromeSchizophreniaSleep disordersSubstance abuseTreatments used in psychiatric illness
FAMILY WELFARE
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In female – Barrier contraception, female condom, IUCD, tubectomy etc.In male – Condom, vasectomy (NSV) etcCommunity Medicine: The need for Family Welfare Planning, organization of Family Planning service, Health Education in relating to Family Planning, Nutrition, Physiological need of the mother, the child and the family Demography and the vital statisticsPediatrics: Problems of child health in relation to large family: organization of pediatric services, nutritional problems of mother and child, childhood diseases due to over crowding.Contraindications for administration of contraceptives. Side effects of contraceptivesMode of action and administration of chemical contraceptives and oral contraceptivePhysiology, endocrine and regulation of reproduction in the female. The safe period-rhythm method of contraception, principle of use of oral contraceptives.
SURGERY AND ITS ALLIED SPECIALITIES
Sec 6
Arteries - Applied anatomy and physiology, investigation, trauma, acute ischaemia, chronic ischaemia, Arterial aneurysms and A. V. fistula, amputationsATLS, poly trauma, disaster managementBiliary system – congential disorders, gall stone, cholecystitis, CholangocarcinomaChest – diaphragm, mediastinum, chest injuries: Thoracic outlet compression syndrome, heart and pericardium, pleura and lungs.Critically injured patient including TriageDifferent types of wounds and their managementFluid and electrolyte balance, nutritional supportGastrointestinal tract – oesophagus, anatomy and physiology, congential anomalies, dysphagia, achalasia and other motility disorders, oesophageal perforation, gastrooesophageal reflux diseases, tumours.Genitourinary system – congenital conditions, trauma, infections, stones, hydronephrosis, tumours of kidney, tumours of bladder, retention of urinary bladder, haematuria, torsion, undescended testis, epididymo-orchitis, carcinoma penis, phimosis, prostate testicular tumours, benign prostatic hypertrophy, carcinoma prostate, adrenal gland surgery pheochromacytoma and conn syndrome.Head and neck - Head injuries, facio maxillary injuries, salivary glands, mouth and face, cleft lip, cleft palate, oral cancers and premalignant conditions, jaw tumours, ranula, misc-Branchial cysts, arid fistula, carotid body tumours.Immunology and organ transplantation, HIV and surgeon, Hepatitis BLiver – Applied anatomy and physiology, trauma, liver abscess, cysts of the liver, portal hypertension, tumours, principles and management of obstructive jaundice.Lymphatics and lymph nodes - Applied Anatomy and physiology, lymph oedema – primary, secondary, lymph cyst – cystic hygromaInflammations – Lymphangitis, lymphadentis, malignant neoplasms – lymphomasMetabolic response to traumaMiscellaneous – Abdominal trauma, minimally invasive surgery, peritoneum and retroperitoneum, hernia and abdominal wall, mesentery, surgical audit and day care surgeryPancreas – Anatomy, development and physiology, congenital anomalies, acute pancreatitis, chronic pancreatitis including calcific pancreatitis, tumours, surgical jaundicePre-operative and post-operative care – emphasis on intensive care and high dependency sterilizationPrinciples of imaging techniquesPrinciples of Surgery, genetics, history of surgery, surgical ethicsRectum and anal canal – ano-rectal anomalies, prolapse, haemorrhoids, ano-rectal sepsis, fissure, fistula, tumourShock: Types, pathogenesis and management, Haemorrhage, Haemostasis, Blood transfusion, BurnsNormal structure – Ulcers, sinus and fistula, cysts and benign tumoursPre-malignant conditions, malignant tumours, skin coverSmall and large intestine – Anatomy, physiology, embryology, congenital disorders, inflammatory bowel disease including typhoid, tuberculosis, tumours, intestinal obstruction.Spleen – Anatomy and physiology, trauma – splenic conservation, indication for splenectomyStomach and Duodenum – Anatomy, physiology, embryology, congenital, peptic ulcer disease (APD), Upper GI haemorrhage, tumours, pyloric stenosisSurgical sepsis – specific infection, Nosocomial infection, antibiotic policySuture materials and anastomosisThyroid and parathyroid thyroglossal cyst and fistula Breast - Applied anatomy and physiology, investigation, fibrocystic diseases, inflammation, tumoursTraumaVeins - Applied anatomy and physiology, varicose veins and venous ulcers, DVT and superficial thrombophlebitisVermiform appendix – Anatomy, appendicitis, neoplasmWound healing and complications
HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY INCLUDING BIO-PHYSICS
Sec 7
AuditionCardiovascular SystemEndocrinologyGastrointestinal SystemHematologyNerve - muscle physiologyNervous SystemPhysiology of ReproductionRenal SystemRespiratory SystemSkin and Temperature regulationSpecial Senses
PHARMACOLOGY
Sec 8
Autacoids and related drugsAutonomic nervous systemCardiovascular systemCentral nervous systemChemotherapyDrugs acting on Endocrine systemDrugs affecting blood and blood formationGeneral pharmacology and basic concepts of clinical pharmacologyGITInfective/Parasitic conditionsMedical emergenciesMiscellaneousNational health programmesRespiratory systemToxicology
COMMUNITY MEDICINE
Sec 9
Basic epidemiologyBio-statisticsCharacteristics of agent, host and environmental factors in health and disease and the multifactorial etiology of disease.Definition of health, holistic concepts of health including the concept of spiritual health, appreciation of health as a relative concept, dimensions and determinants of healthDefinition, concepts and evolution (history) of public healthHealth profile of IndiaIntroduction to various health indicatorsUnderstanding the concept of prevention and control of diseaseUnderstanding the natural history of disease and application of interventions at various levels of preventionsDemography and vital statisticsDevelopment and health interfaceDisabilityDisaster management(a)Stockholm convention(b)Basel convention(c)Kyoto ProtocolAwareness of standards of housing and its effect of housing on health.Concepts of solid waste, human excreta and sewage disposal.Concepts of water conservation, rainwater harvesting and global warming.Health hazards of air, water, noise, radiation pollution.Identifying the features of vectors and their control measures.Life cycles of vectors and advantages and limitations of various vector control measures.Mode of action, application cycle of commonly used insecticides and rodenticides.Physical, Chemical and bacteriological standards of drinking water quality and tests of assessing bacteriological quality of waterRadiation prevention and controlRecent issue in environmental health.Role of vectors in the causation of diseases.Urban waste management.Water: concepts of safe and wholesome water, sanitary sources of waterborne diseases, water purification process, water quality standards.Epidemiology of specific diseases: Communicable and noncommunicableHealth care of elderlyHealth care system in IndiaHealth planning, management and administrationHealth promotion and education / communication for behavioural change (Information, education, communication)International healthLegislation and public healthMental health and behavioural problemsNutritionOccupational healthReproductive and child healthSchool healthAssessment of barriers to good health and health seeking behaviourAssessment of socio-economic status, effect of health and illness on socio-economic statusAttitude, Behaviour, habitsConcept of sociology and behavioural science, Clinico-socio-cultural and demographic evaluation of the individual, family and communityConflicts – internal, interpersonal and conflict resolutions, defense mechanismsDevelopment and health interface – poverty and health, poverty alleviation programme, health of the marginalized, sustainable and inclusive developmentDoctor-patient relationshipEmotions, frustrations, role of emotions in health and coping with emotionsEthicsGender and health including gender based violence, epidemiology of violence and its prevention and control life skill educationImpact of urbanization on health and diseaseIntelligence – IQ and EQLearning – Types and skillsPersonality – Types, Interpersonal relationshipsPoverty link to health and disease and poverty alleviation programmesRole of family in health and diseaseSocial psychology, community behaviour and community relationship, hospital sociology and psychologySocial security – health insurance: Organized sector, unorganized sector, special groups (Eg: elderly)Socio-cultural factors related to health and disease in the context of urban and rural societiesStress and coping skills – integrated (Psychiatry)Urban health
PAEDIATRIC
Sec 10
Behavioural problems in children - Enuresis, thumb sucking, breath holding, dyslexia, specific learning disorders, child rearing problems like infantile colic, growing pain etcCNS - Cerebral palsy, mental retardation, meningitis and encephalitis, seizure disorders and febrile seizures, microcephaly and hydrocephalus, floppy infant, therapeuticsCNS - Treatment of epilepsy, GBS, ADEMCommon chromosomal disorders and genetic counselling - Down’s syndrome, Turner syndrome.Common chromosomal disorders and genetic counselling - Fragile X and Genetic counselling,Common poisoning and accidents in children - Kerosene, Dhatura, paracetamol and iron, snake bite, burns etc.Connective tissue disorders - JRA, other vasculitis syndromes including SLE and HSP, Kawasaki diseaseCVS - Congenital heart disease, rheumatic fever and RHD, CCF, hypertension, infective endocarditis.Disorders of kidney - acute nephritis, nephrotic syndrome, renal failure, urinary tract infectionEndocrine disorder - diabetes mellitus, thyroid disorders, short stature and intersex, ambigous genitalia, precocious pubertyDiarrhoeal diseases, hepatitis and hepatic failure, cirrhosis liver and portal hypertension.Helminthic infestations.Haemopoietic system - anaemia in children, bleeding disordersPoliomyelitis, measles, diphtheria, tetanus, childhood tuberculosis, typhoid fever, HIV infection, dengue and chikungunya, viral haemorrhagic fevers and malaria. Pertussis, mumps, rubella, influenza, H1N1, seasonal epidemicsInnocent problems causing undue parental anxiety breath holding spell, evening colic, growing pain etc.Malignancies in children - leukemia, lymphomas, neuroblastoma, solid tumours, CNS tumours, new born respiratory distress in newborn, perinatal diagnosis and treatment, sepsis in newborn, assessment and management of asphyxia, thermoregulation in newborn congenital malformations, disorders of gestation and low birth weight, neonatal resuscitation, neonatal jaundice, sepsis, BFHI and feeding, normal variations intrauterine infections, neonatal seizuresNational programmes - IMNCI, RCH3, NRHM, Vitamin A, Iodine deficiency, IDSP, ARI, ADD, AFP & PPINutrition - BFHI, IYCF Nutritional assessment, SAM, specific vitamin deficiency disordersRespiratory system - Childhood asthma, acute bronchiolitis, pneumonias in children suppurative lung disease, smoking and environmental pollution, Croup syndromes
BIOCHEMISTRY
Sec 11
Biochemistry of CancerCarbohydratesClinical ChemistryHaemoglobinLipidsMaintenance of HomeostasisMetabolism of Amino acidsMetabolism of LipidsMineral MetabolismNucleic Acids and Molecular BiologyPlasma Proteins and ImmunoglobulinsProteinsVitamins
RADIOLOGY
Sec 12
Biological changesEmergency radiologyGastrointestinal systemGenitourinary systemHepatobiliary systemNeuroimaging modalitiesProduction of X-raysSkeletal radiology chest and Mediastinum
DERMATOLOGY
Sec 13
Bullous skin lesion collagen disorderEczematous dermatitisGastrogenic disordersInfections of skinLeprosy and national leprosy control programmesLesions of skin appendagesMaculopapular,Neoplastic lesionsPigmentary disturbancesSquamous lesion
RADIOTHERAPY
Sec 14
Cancer epidemiology and possible etiological factors, screening for cancerCommon malignancies, diagnosis and treatmentHormone treatment in cancerMethods of radiotherapy and recent advancesPrinciples of cancer chemotherapy and chemotherapeutic agents used in the management of cancerPrinciples of radiation oncology, radioactive sources – Teletherapy, Brachial therapy and nuclear medicine
ANAESTHESIOLOGY
Sec 15
Cardio-pulmonary and cerebral resuscitation, basic cardiac life support (BCLS), advanced cardiac life support (ACLS)Complication in anaesthesia and post-operative periodEquipments in anaesthesia and methods of oxygen therapyGeneral anaesthesia – Basal anaesthesia triads of anaesthesia Inhalational agentsIntravenous anaesthetic agentsIntravenous fluid therapy, intraoperative monitoringIntroduction – scope of AnaesthesiologyMethods of pain reliefPre-anaesthetic check-up premedicationRegional analgesia – subarachnoid and epidural analgesia, other techniques of regional analgesia and agents used.
PATHOLOGY
Sec 16
Cardiovascular pathologyCell injuryCirculatory disturbancesDermato-pathologyEndocrine PathologyGrowth disturbancesHaematopathologyInfectious diseasesLiver and Biliary tract pathologyLymphoreticular system.Miscellaneous disordersNeuropathologyOsteopathologyPathology of gastrointestinal tractRenal and urinary tract pathologyReproductive system.Respiratory pathology
ORTHOPAEDICS
Sec 17
Bone, tumour, osteochondroma, simple bone cyst, aneurysmal bone cyst and enchondroma, giant cell tumour, osteosarcoma and Ewing’s sarcoma, Chondrosarcoma, multiple myeloma, metastatic bone diseases and osteogenesis imperfectaCDHCTEV and flat footIntervertebral disc prolapseNerve injuries – Radial nerve, ulnar nerve, sciatic nerve, amputations and osteoarthrosis hip, knee, cerebral palsyPerthe’s disease and slipped upper femoral epiphysisRheumatoid arthritis and ankylosing spondylitisRickets and osteomalaciaScoliosis and spondylothesisTorticollis, congential pseudoarthrosis of tibia and arthrgryphosis multiplex congenita ostemyelitis septic arthritis tuberculosis – spine, hip, knee, elbow, wrist and other sitesAnkle injuries – Pott’s fractureColle’s fracture and fracture scaphoidComplications of fracture – open fractures and pathological fractureDefinition of a fracture and types of fracture and general principles of management of fractureElbow dislocation and forearm fractureExtensor mechanism injuries of kneeFracture clavicle, fracture neck of humerus and shoulder dislocationFracture humems (Shaft) and supracondylar fractureFracture of tarsal bonesFracture pelvis and hip fracture – fracture of femurFracture spine and traumatic paraplegiaHand injuriesHip dislocation and fracture shaft of femurIntercondylar fracture and Olecranon fractureLeg fractureMeniscus tear and fracture patellaMonteggia fracture and Galeazzi’s fracture
PHYSICAL MEDICINE AND REHABILITATION
Sec 18
Disability evaluation – principles people with disabilities Act – 1995Introduction to physical medicine and rehabilitation disability process and progression of disabilities concept of Impairment / disability and hard capPain management principlesPrinciples of occupational therapy its application in the rehabilitation of various disabilitiesPrinciples of physical therapy – various modalities and therapeutic exercisesPrinciples of prosthetics and rehabilitation aids their application in the rehabilitation of disabilitiesPrinciples of rehabilitation of people with disabilitiesTo get exposed to the potentials of socia-vocation rehabilitation of the various describing conditions in the light of the 1995 Act people with disabilities (equal opportunities etc) Act 1995To get oriented to basic principles of community based rehabilitation of people with disabilitiesTo understand the basic principles of disability conclusion and for certification purposes
OTORHINOLARYNGOLOGY
Sec 19
Disease of inner ear: Vertigo – classification, causes, investigations and management (special mention of Meniere’s disease, positional vertigo and acoustic neuroma)Introduction to diseases of ear Topics: Diseases of external ear (with special mention on wax, otomycosis, foreign body, keratosis and malignant otitis externa. Diseases of middle ear: Acute otitis media, otitis media with effusion, chronic suppurative otitis media – TTD, AAD, complications of middle ear infections. Deafness – classification, causes, investigations, early detection of deafness in children and rehabilitation (special mention to audiometry, otosclerosis, learning and speech rehabilitation.Acute sinusitis (in detail), chronic sinusitis (in detail)Complications of infections of nose and paranasal sinusesFacio-maxillary injuries (in detail), epistaxis, DNS and nasal polyp (special emphasis on FESS)Rhinitis – etiology, classification and management (special mention of allergic rhinitis, atrophic rhinitis and allergic fungal rhino-sinusitis.)Tumours of nose and PNS (special mention of inverted papilloma, naso-pharyngeal angiofibroma and malignancy)Dysphagia – causes, investigations and management (special mention of malignancy)Foreign bodies of aero-digestive tract – diagnosis, management and complications, endoscopies in ENTHoarseness – diagnosis and managementMalignant lesions of larynx and laryngo-pharynxNeck space infections – Ludwig’s angina, retropharyngeal and parapharyngeal abscessStridor – diagnosis and managementTonsils and adenoids (special mention of Qunisy, patches in oral cavity and pharynx)
FORENSIC MEDICINE AND TOXICOLOGY
Sec 20
(a)Algor mortis, Livor mortis, Rigor mortis, cadaveric spasm, cold stiffening, heat stiffening(a)Blood – preservation and dispatch of samples, importance of blood groups in disputed paternity, hazards of blood transfusion.(a)Definition and brief overview of common mental illnesses.(a)Definition of medico legal and clinical / pathological autopsy.(a)Definition of wound, injury, hurt, assault, battery.(a)Definition.(a)Indian medical council and state medical councils, their functions and disciplinary control.(a)Potency, sterility, virginity, pregnancy, delivery.(b)Abortion, MTP, sexual sterilization, artificial insemination and their legal aspects.(b)Classification of injuries, description of blunt force and sharp force injuries.(b)Decomposition, modified forms of decomposition, estimation of time since death.(b)Duties and rights and privileges of a registered medical practitioner.(b)Identification of persons, dead bodies and remains of a person by sex, age, biometry, dental features, scars, moles, tattoos, dactylography, personal belongings, photography, superimposition, DNA.(b)Objectives, procedures and formalities of medico legal autopsy.(b)Seminal and salivary stains preservation, dispatch and importance of grouping.(b)True and feigned mental illnesses.(c)Civil and criminal responsibilities of mentally ill persons.(c)Common post mortem artifacts.(c)Fire arms – principles, types, examination and interpretation of fire arm wounds. Comparison microscopy.(c)Preservation of articles and tissues of importance during autopsy.(c)Principles of laboratory tests for identification of the above and interpretation of the results.(c)Professional conduct, etiquette and ethics in medical practice.(c)Sexual offences and abnormal sexual practices.(d)Indian mental health act with special reference to admission, care and discharge of mentally ill persons.(d)Legal aspects of the above.(d)Medico legal aspects of injuries: Difference between ante mortem and post-mortem injuries, determination of different types of injuries, defense wounds, hesitation cuts, fabricated injuries, simple and grievous hurt, suicidal, accidental and homicidal injuries, causes of death by mechanical injuries, legal classification of fatal injuries.(d)Professional secrecy and privileged communication.(e)Medical negligence: Civil, criminal, contributory negligence, vicarious responsibility, res ipsa loquitur, prevention of medical negligence and defence in medical negligence suits.(e)Regional injuries: Injuries to head, neck, thorax, abdomen, pelvis, genitalia, vertebral column and bones.(f)Consent: Types, age in relation to consent, consent in relation to mental illness and alcohol intoxication, consent in emergency situations.(f)Injuries due to traffic occurrences.(g)Consumer protection act.(g)Injuries due to physical agents and their medico legal importance: Heat, cold, electricity and lightning. Explosion injuries.(h)Certification of births, deaths, illness, fitness, disability.Asphyxial deaths: Definition, causes, types, post-mortem appearances and medico legal significance of violent asphyxia deaths like hanging, strangulation, suffocation, smothering, choking, drowning, traumatic asphyxia.Biological fluids:Court procedures. Summons, warrant, Conduct money, Oath / affirmation, types of witnesses, recording of evidence, conduct of doctor in witness box, perjury, hostile witness.Courts in India and their powers. Supreme Court, High Court, Sessions Court, Assistant Sessions Court and Magistrate Courts.Death sexDefinition of forensic medicine, forensic pathology and medical jurisprudenceDefinition, diagnosis and certification (as per MCCD rules), somatic, molecular and brain death. Sudden natural deaths, suspended animation. Changes after death.Forensic psychiatry:Human sexual functions:IdentificationInfant and childhood deaths: Viability and determination of intrauterine age of the foetus, live birth, still birth, dead born. Sudden infant death syndrome, child abuse.Inquest proceduresIntroduction to the subject, historical aspects of forensic medicineMechanical injuries or woundsMedical certificates and medico legal reports. Birth, death, wound, drunkenness, potency, offence cases, intimation, notification.Medical jurisprudence:Medico legal aspects of deaths due to starvation-forced feeding.Medico legal autopsy and exhumationChloral hydrateConvulsants: Strychnine.Definition and general principles of management of a case of poisoning.Diagnosis and principles of therapy and medico legal aspects of the following poisons, giving special emphasis to those of regional importance.Drug abuse and dependence.i)Corrosive poisons: strong mineral acids, alkalies and organic acids – (carbolic, formic and oxalic acid).ii)Metallic poisons: Lead, Arsenic and Iron.iii)Animal poisons: snake and scorpion bites.Inorganic non metallic poisons: Phosphorous.iv)Deliriants: Dhatura, Cannabis and Cocaine.Mechanical poisons.Medico legal duties of a doctor in a case of poisoning, preservation dispatch of viscera for chemical analysis. Role of chemical examiner’s laboratory and forensic science laboratory in brief.Organic vegetable irritants: Abrus precatorius, capsicum, calotropis, Semicarpus anacardium, Croton.Paralytic agents: Curare.v)Inebriants: Methyl and Ethyl alcohol.vi)Asphyxiants: Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, Hydrogen sulphide and Cyanides.vii)Cardiac Poisons: Cerbera Odollam, Cerbera thevitia, Nerium odorum.viii)Insecticides: Organophosphorous compounds, carbamates and Organocholoro compounds, Aluminium phosphide and Zinc phosphide.War gases and industrial gases.
GENERAL KNOWLEDGE, CURRENT AFFAIRS & RENAISSANCE IN KERALA
Sec 21
General Knowledge and Current AffairsNovel, Drama, Poetry, Purogamana Sahithya Prasthanam, Nataka Prashtanam, Library movement etcEfforts To Reform The SocietySNDP Yogam, Nair Service Society, Yogakshema Sabha, Sadhu Jana Paripalana Sangham, Vaala Samudaya Parishkarani Sabha, Samathwa Samajam, Islam Dharma Paripalana Sangham, Prathyaksha Raksha Daiva Sabha, Sahodara Prasthanam etc.Malabar riots, Civil Disobedience Movement, Abstention movement etc.Upper cloth revolts.Channar agitation, Vaikom Sathyagraha, Guruvayoor Sathyagraha, Paliyam Sathyagraha. Kuttamkulam Sathyagraha, Temple Entry Proclamation, Temple Entry Act .Malyalee Memorial, Ezhava Memorial etc.Thycaud Ayya Vaikundar, Sree Narayana Guru, Ayyan Kali.Chattampi Swamikal, Brahmananda Sivayogi, Vagbhadananda, Poikayil Yohannan(Kumara Guru) Dr Palpu, Palakkunnath Abraham Malpan, Mampuram Thangal, Sahodaran Ayyappan, Pandit K P Karuppan, Pampadi John Joseph, Mannathu Padmanabhan, V T Bhattathirippad, Vakkom Abdul Khadar Maulavi, Makthi Thangal, Blessed Elias Kuriakose Chaavra, Barrister G P Pillai, T K Madhavan, Moorkoth Kumaran, C. Krishnan, K P Kesava Menon, Dr.Ayyathan Gopalan, C V Kunjuraman, Kuroor Neelakantan Namboothiripad, Velukkutty Arayan, K P Vellon, P K Chathan Master, K Kelappan, P. Krishna Pillai, A K Gopalan, T R Krishnaswami Iyer, C Kesavan. Swami Ananda Theerthan , M C Joseph, Kuttippuzha Krishnapillai and othersKodungallur Kunhikkuttan Thampuran, KeralaVarma Valiyakoyi Thampuran, Kandathil Varghese Mappila. Kumaran Asan, Vallathol Narayana Menon, Ulloor S Parameswara Iyer, G Sankara Kurup, Changampuzha Krishna Pillai, Chandu Menon, Vaikom Muhammad Basheer. Kesav Dev, Thakazhi Sivasankara Pillai, Ponkunnam Varky, S K Pottakkad and othersMalayalee, Swadeshabhimani, Vivekodayam, Mithavadi, Swaraj, Malayala Manorama, Bhashaposhini, Mathnubhoomi, Kerala Kaumudi, Samadarsi, Kesari, AI-Ameen, Prabhatham, Yukthivadi, etcIntroduction to English education - various missionary organisations and their functioning- founding of educational institutions, factories.printing press etc.Parvathi Nenmenimangalam, Arya Pallam, A V Kuttimalu Amma, Lalitha Prabhu.Akkamma Cheriyan, Anna Chandi, Lalithambika Antharjanam and othersAmendment Provisions of the Constitution.Centre-State Relations - Legislative - Administrative and Financial.Emergency Provisions.Executive - Legislature - Judiciary - Both at Union and State Level. - Other Constitutional Authorities.Fundamental Rights - Directive Principles of State Policy - Relation between Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles - Fundamental Duties.Salient features of the Constitution - Preamble- Its significance and its place in the interpretation of the Constitution.Services under the Union and the States.Social Service Legislations like Right to Information Act, Prevention of atrocities against Women & Children, Food Security Act, Environmental Acts etc. and Social Welfare Programmes like Employment Guarantee Programme, Organ and Blood Donation etc.
MICROBIOLOGY
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Antibacterial agents and antibiotic sensitivity testBacterial geneticsGrowth, nutrition culture mediaIdentification of bacteriaInfection – Source and spread of infectionIntroduction to microbiologyMorphology of bacteria comparison with other microbial formsResponse to microbial infectionsSterilisation and disinfectionClostridia, Nonsporing anaerobesGram negative Bacillus-Haemophilus, Bordetella, Brucella, Enterobacteria / YersiniaGram negative Cocci- NeisseriaGram positive Bacilli-Corynebacterium, Listeria, BacillusGram positive Cocci-Stapohylococci, Streptococci, PneumococciMycobacteria, Nocardia, ActinomycesMycoplasma, Legionella, Rickettsia, ChlamydiaPseudomonas, Pasteurella, AcinetobacterSpirochetesVibrio / CampylobacterArbovirusesBacteriophagesGeneral characteristics of virusesHepatitis, MiscellaneousMyxovirusesOncogenic virusesPapova, RetrovirusPicorna virusPox virus, Herpes, AdenovirusReplication of virusRhabdo virusVirus host interactionAntigen, antibodiesAutoimmunityComplement in health and diseasesHLA antigens in health and diseasesHypersensitivityImmunodeficiency diseasesImmunoprophylaxis and immunotherapyIntroduction, classification, type and cells involved in immunitySerological test in medical practicesTumour and transplantationHelminthus – intestinal nematodes, tissue nematodes, cestodes, trematodes – laboratory diagnosis of helminthic infectionsIntroduction of parasitic diseaseProtozoal infections – Amoebiasis, Plasmodium, Leishmaniasis, Trypanosoma, Giardia, Balantidium, Cryptosporidium, Trichomonas, Toxoplasma, Pneumocystis – laboratory diagnosis of protozoal infectionIntroduction – classification of fungi and general principles of lab diagnosisOppurtunistic fungiSubcutaneous infections – Mycetoma, RhinosporidiosisSuperficial infectionsSystematic mycosis
MEDICINE AND ITS ALLIED SPECIALITIES
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(a)Nutrition requirements(b)Protein calorie malnutrition in adults(c)Obesity(d)Vitamin deficiencies(e)Vitamin excess(f)Hypo and Hypervitaminosis A & D(a)Hypovolemia and dehydration(b)Acidosis(c)Alkalosis(d)Hyponatremia + Hypernatremia(e)Hypokalemia + HyperkalemiaIII.Disturbance of body temperatureAcute viral hepatitis chronicAmoebiasisApproach to fever and PUOBrucellosisChickenpox,ChickungunyaCommon exanthematous feversCommon fungal infectionsCommon gram negative infectionsCommon gram positive infectionsDengue fever,FilariasisGastroenteritis, Cholera, food poisoningHelminthic infections, Bacillary dysenteryHerpes zosterHIV AIDSInfluenza and other respiratory viral infectionsLeptospirosisLRTI – Bronchitis and community acquired pneumoniaMeningitisRabiesRicketsiaSepsisSkin and soft tissue infections including cellulitisTetanusTuberculosisTyphoid,URI including sinusitisUTIViral hepatitis malariaAnaphylaxis, Urticaria, AngioedemasImmune reactionImmunoglobulinRole of B and T LymphocytesCardiac failureCardiomyopathiesCongenital heart disordersCoronary artery diseasesCoronary circulationCorpulomonaleDVT + pulmonary embolismECG and X-ray interpretationHypertension and hypertensive heart diseaseInfective endocarditisPericardial diseasePeripheral vascular diseasesRheumatic fever and RHDRhythm disturbancesV.Primary Immune deficiency disordersClinical Genetics(a)Common poisonings organophosphate and carbamate sedatives, hypnotics, antipsychotics, TCA, Rat poison + paracetamol, formic acid, methyl alcohol, Odollum(b)Bites and stings, snake bite, scorpion sting + others(c)Alcohol abuse(d)Radiation hazards(e)Hanging, drowning, electrical injuriesVIII.Medical disorders in pregnancyAbdominal tuberculosisAcid peptic diseasesApproach to patient with AscitesApproach to patient with JaundiceChronic liver diseaseDisease of colon and rectumDrug / toxin induced hepatitis and NASHHaemochromatosis and Wilson’s diseaseIBSInflammatory bowel diseaseMalabsorption syndrome and tropical spruePhysiology of absorption and investigation proceduresUpper GI bleedBronchial asthmaBronchogenic carcinomaCOPDILDPleural diseasesRespiratory failureSuppurative lung diseaseAcute LeukemiasAplastic anaemia + AgranulocytosisBleeding disordersChronic LeukemiasCoagulation disordersDeficiency anaemiaHaemolytic anaemias FeHUS and TTPLymphomaMacrocyte and Megaloblastic anaemiaPlasma cell disordersPolycythemiaAcute renal failureChronic renal failureGlomerular diseaseNephrotic syndrome RFTAnatomyApproach to a case of vertigoCerebellar disordersCNS tuberculosisDementias, DeliriumDemyelinationEndocrine disease related to gonadsExtrapyramidal disordersFunctionalHemorrhagic strokeMigraine and cluster headacheMotor neuron disease and myastheniaPeripheral NeuropathyPhysiology and InvestigationPituitary dysfunction and tumourSeizures and epilepsy IschemicSpinal cord disordersStrokeAssessment and treatment of chronic painDrug therapy in elderlyNormal ageing and age-related common problemsAcute LVF + Acute severe asthmaApproach to comaBioterrorism and disaster managementCardiopulmonary resuscitation statusDICEmergency management of acute coronary syndromeEpilepticsManagement of hepatic encephalopathySevere sepsis and shockApproach to chronic backacheDegenerative joint disordersInflammatory muscle diseaseRheumatoid arthritisSLESpondyloarthopathiesAddison’s diseaseCushings disease + syndromeDiabetes MellitusHyperthyroidismHypothyroidismMetabolic bone disease + Osteoporosis + Vitamin deficiencyParathyroid disorders + TetanyThyroiditis and other thyroid disordersCommon adverse reactionsCommon drug interactionsGeneral principles of drug therapyMonitoring drug therapyRational prescription writing
Education
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Higher Secondary School Teacher (Home Science)
The Kerala Public Service Commission (KPSC) conducts the examination for the selection of candidates to the post of Higher Secondary School Teacher. This position is for teachers in Government Higher Secondary schools across Kerala, with a specialization in Home Science.
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Part III a– Salient Features of Indian Constitution
Sec 1
Amendment Provisions of the Constitution.Centre-State Relations - Legislative - Administrative and Financial.Emergency Provisions.Executive - Legislature - Judiciary - Both at Union and State Level. - Other Constitutional Authorities.Fundamental Rights - Directive Principles of State Policy - Relation between Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles - Fundamental Duties.Salient features of the Constitution - Preamble- Its significance and its place in the interpretation of the Constitution.Services under the Union and the States.
Part IV a – Renaissance In Kerala
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Novel, Drama, Poetry, Purogamana Sahithya Prasthanam, Nataka Prashtanam, Library movement etcSNDP Yogam, Nair Service Society, Yogakshema Sabha, Sadhu Jana Paripalana Sangham, Vaala Samudaya Parishkarani Sabha, Samathwa Samajam, Islam Dharma Paripalana Sangham, Prathyaksha Raksha Daiva Sabha, Sahodara Prasthanam etc.Malabar riots, Civil Disobedience Movement, Abstention movement etc.Upper cloth revolts.Channar agitation, Vaikom Sathyagraha, Guruvayoor Sathyagraha, Paliyam Sathyagraha. Kuttamkulam Sathyagraha, Temple Entry Proclamation, Temple Entry Act .Malyalee Memorial, Ezhava Memorial etc.Thycaud Ayya Vaikundar, Sree Narayana Guru, Ayyan Kali.Chattampi Swamikal, Brahmananda Sivayogi, Vagbhadananda, Poikayil Yohannan(Kumara Guru) Dr Palpu, Palakkunnath Abraham Malpan, Mampuram Thangal, Sahodaran Ayyappan, Pandit K P Karuppan, Pampadi John Joseph, Mannathu Padmanabhan, V T Bhattathirippad, Vakkom Abdul Khadar Maulavi, Makthi Thangal, Blessed Elias Kuriakose Chaavra, Barrister G P Pillai, TK Madhavan, Moorkoth Kumaran, C. Krishnan, K P Kesava Menon, Dr.Ayyathan Gopalan, C V Kunjuraman, Kuroor Neelakantan Namboothiripad, Velukkutty Arayan, K P Vellon, P K Chathan Master, K Kelappan, P. Krishna Pillai, A K Gopalan, T R Krishnaswami Iyer, C Kesavan. Swami Ananda Theerthan , M C Joseph, Kuttippuzha Krishnapillai and othersKodungallur Kunhikkuttan Thampuran, KeralaVarma Valiyakoyi Thampuran, Kandathil Varghesc Mappila. Kumaran Asan, Vallathol Narayana Menon, Ulloor S Parameswara Iyer, G Sankara Kurup, Changampuzha Krishna Pillai, Chandu Menon, Vaikom Muhammad Basheer. Kesav Dev, Thakazhi Sivasankara Pillai, Ponkunnam Varky, S K Pottakkad and othersMalayalee, Swadeshabhimani, Vivekodayam, Mithavadi, Swaraj, Malayala Manorama, Bhashaposhini, Mathnubhoomi, Kerala Kaumudi, Samadarsi, Kesari, AI-Ameen, Prabhatham, Yukthivadi, etcIntroduction to English education - various missionary organisations and their functioning- founding of educational institutions, factories, printing press etc.Parvathi Nenmenimangalam, Arya Pallam, A V Kuttimalu Amma, Lalitha Prabhu.Akkamma Cheriyan, Anna Chandi, Lalithambika Antharjanam and others
Part IV b – General Knowledge And Current Affairs
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General Knowledge and Current Affairs
Part I
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Kinds of Micro Organisms in different foods, Denaturation of micro-organisms. Quality changes in foods during processing and storage. Food born infections and intoxication. Quality Control in food industry. Food additives, Food adulteration. Food Laws and standards.House Plans for different economic groups. Space designing - importance of colour -different treatment and accessories. Markets and prices, Role of Consumer in the economy. Importance of advertisement - Human resources on economic development-entrepreneur ship -conmceptsRural development - Role of Panchayat Raj and Voluntary Organisations -Administration and Co-ordination. Agencies in promoting science and technology in rural development - waste and fuel management - indicators of development. Family life cycle -different stages - quality of life indicators.Physical, social and mental development of pre-school children. Methods of studying children. Developmental assessment and delays. Early childhood education. Intervention programmes for children with challenges. Principles of counseling - qualities and skills of counselor.Assessment of health status - different methods - common deficiency disorders. Prevalence in the state and in the country. Morbidity and mortality rates of vulnerable sessions of the population - causative factors - different intervention programmes implemented by national and international agencies.Food constituents - major and minor - general functions, sources, utilisationand storage in the body. Variation in requirements at different stages of life and RDA specified. Diets for diseases affecting different systems in the body and for degenerating diseases. Importance of parental feeding.Advanced methods of communication.Emerging trends of Bio Technology on food cultivation industries - Nutaceuticals, Pro-biotics and herbals, Nano technology.Recent policies on health, nutrition and population -National programmes for women empowerment
Part II – Research Methodology/Teaching Aptitude
Sec 5
Methods of research;Paper, article, workshop, seminar, conference and symposium;Research Ethics;Research: Meaning, Characteristics and types;Steps of research;Thesis writing: its characteristics and format.Evaluation systems.Factors affecting teaching;Learner's characteristics;Methods of teaching;Teaching aids;Teaching: Nature, objectives, characteristics and basic requirements;
Part III b – Social Welfare Legislations and Programmes
Sec 6
Social Service Legislations like Right to Information Act, Prevention of atrocities against Women & Children, Food Security Act, Environmental Acts etc. and Social Welfare Programmes like Employment Guarantee Programme, Organ and Blood Donation etc.
Technical
100 Marks
Deputy Town Planner
The Deputy Town Planner recruitment is conducted by the Kerala Public Service Commission for positions within the Greater Cochin Development Authority.
90m
9s
#kerala-psc#town-planning#civil-engineering#architecture#degree-level
Syllabus Explorer
Town Planning Theories
Sec 1
73rd & 74th amendments of constitution, Participatory Planning Process, Preparation of IDDP, LDPsContribution of Ebenezer Howard, Development of Planning concept through ages, Emerging concepts in Planning theories, Aldo Rossi, Spatial theories: Bill Hillier: place theories, linkage theory, social theories in planning: Daniel Harvey-right to the city, Social urbanism-Jane Jacobs, Political theories David Harvey, Landscape urbanism
Geotechnical, Traffic and Transportation Engineering
Sec 2
Airport – planning and design, wind rose diagram, runway design, terminal design.Foundation Engineering – Subsurface investigations, earth pressure theories, stability of slopes.Foundation types, shallow and deep foundations, pile foundations, well foundations, raft or mat foundations, machine foundations.Gabions.Ground improvement techniques.Harbour Engineering – break waters, docks.Highway Engineering – geometric design of highways, highway materials, pavement design and construction, maintenance of roads, highway drainage.Railway Engineering – points and crossing, signalling stations and yards.Soil mechanics – soil classification, field identification, soil properties, permeability and seepage, quick sand condition, consolidation, settlement, compaction, shear strength, liquefaction.Traffic Engineering – traffic characteristics, intersection design, traffic signs and signal design, traffic control, traffic safety, traffic survey.Traffic and environment.Urban transportation planning.
Structural Engineering
Sec 3
Analysis of statically determinate trusses, arches, beams, cables and frames.Analysis of statically indeterminate structures - slope deflection, moment distribution, Kani’s methods, approximate methods.Concrete design - working stress and limit state design, design by limit state methods, limit state of serviceability.Concrete technology, mix design.Design of retaining walls, flat slabs, bridges and water tanks.Pre-stressed concrete.Deflection of beams and trusses - double integration, moment area, conjugate beam, energy, virtual work methods, tension coefficient method.Free and forced vibration of single degree freedom systems.Influence lines for determinate and indeterminate structures.Matrix methods of structural analysis, basic finite element method.Steel structures – Plastic analysis of structures, working stress and limit state design concepts, design of members, design of connections.Design of light gauge steel structures.Design of plate girders, gantry girders, water tanks, bridges and trusses.Stress and strain, failure theories, bending moment and shear force, simple bending theory, thin walled pressure vessels, torsion in solid and hollow circular shafts, open coiled and close coiled springs, buckling of column, combined and direct bending stresses.
Surveying, Construction management, Quantity surveying and Valuation
Sec 4
Building Planning – building bye laws, functional planning of buildings.Building materials – construction materials, properties, quality testing of materials, IS specifications, prefabricated structural elements.Construction Management – construction, planning and scheduling, Bar chart, CPM, PERT.Construction equipments, construction procedures – contract, tender documents.Quantity surveying & valuation – detailed specification, preparation of data and analysis of rates for various items of work, bar bending schedule.Depreciation- current rates of depreciation and net values.Fixation of rent ,gross and net rent, methods.Type of estimates – detailed estimate for buildings, abstract of estimate.Valuation - principles of valuation of old buildings and apartment structure, methods of valuation.Surveying - measurement of distances and directions, levelling, contouring, computation of areas and volumes, traversing, theodolite and plane table, errors and adjustments.Curves – vertical and horizontal.Electromagnetic distance measurement.Field astronomy.GPS.Hydrographic survey.Photogrammetry – vertical photograph, relief displacement.Remote sensing.Tacheometric survey – stadia and tangential systems.Total station – types, working principles, measurement techniques.
Early Human Settlements
Sec 5
Effects of Industrial revolution on human settlements, Post industrial age.History and Evolution of human settlements, Relevance of the study of settlements, Human settlements as an expression of civilization, Settlement planning in ancient periods; Eg: Indus Valley & MesopotamiaPlanned cities, Planned Indian cities, Chandigrah and contributions of Le Corbusier, Contribution of Ebenezer Howard & Patric Geddes to Housing, Nature and magnitude of the housing problem in India, Housing Shortage as a result of Population Explosion, Urbanisation and Poverty issues in the Indian context, Role of Housing in the National level with a study on the changing priorities in the housing policies and the major housing programmes carried out in the various five year plans.
Environmental impacts of cities
Sec 6
Environmental problems like Ozone depletion, Global warming, Carbon dioxide concentration, etc,. Sustainable Development, Brundtland Commission’s report (1983), Earth Summit & Rio Declaration (1992), Kyoto Protocol (1997)Recent developments, Sustainable & Green building constructions, Ecology and city, Sustainable settlements, Waste management issues, Waste recycling, Solid Waste Management, House hold waste, Recycling techniques, Composting at home, Town/ city level recycling, Water conservation issues, Reasons for water scarcity, Needs of water conservation, Ground water depletion, Water efficient landscaping, Gray & Black water, Water recycling, Water conservation, Rain Water Harvesting, Rain data of Kerala, Capacity calculations for water harvesting tanks, Conservation of other natural resources, Ecological Footprint, Carrying capacity, Impact of urbanization on cities, Urban environmental problems, Land use, traffic and road network, Environmental Impact Assessment
Hydraulics, Water Resources and Environmental Engineering
Sec 7
Fluid mechanics and Hydraulics – properties of fluids, potential flow, laminar and turbulent flow, flow in pipes, flow in open channels, hydraulic jump.Dimensional analysis and hydraulic modeling.Flow measurement in channels, tanks and pipes.Forces on immersed bodies.Specific speed of pumps and turbines.Hydrology and Water Resources – unit hydrograph, reservoir capacity, well hydraulics, irrigation – duty, delta, crop water requirements.Canal Head works, cross drainage works.Design of weirs on permeable foundations.Gravity dams and spillways.River engineering - design of lined and unlined canals.Water requirements - quality standards, basic unit processes and operation for water treatment.Domestic waste water treatment - unit operations and unit processes of domestic wastewater.Drinking water standards.Environmental pollution - different forms.Sewerage treatment, sludge disposal, effluent discharge standards.Water treatment.
General Knowledge, Current Affairs & Renaissance in Kerala
Sec 8
GENERAL KNOWLEDGE AND CURRENT AFFAIRSGeneral Knowledge and Current AffairsRENAISSANCE IN KERALAAwakening Through LiteratureNovel, Drama, Poetry, Purogamana Sahithya Prasthanam, Nataka Prashtanam, Library movement etcEfforts To Reform The SocietySocio-Religious reform MovementsSNDP Yogam, Nair Service Society, Yogakshema Sabha, Sadhu Jana Paripalana Sangham, Vaala Samudaya Parishkarani Sabha, Samathwa Samajam, Islam Dharma Paripalana Sangham, Prathyaksha Raksha Daiva Sabha, Sahodara Prasthanam etc.Struggles and Social RevoltsMalabar riots, Civil Disobedience Movement, Abstention movement etc.Upper cloth revolts.Channar agitation, Vaikom Sathyagraha, Guruvayoor Sathyagraha, Paliyam Sathyagraha. Kuttamkulam Sathyagraha, Temple Entry Proclamation, Temple Entry Act .Malyalee Memorial, Ezhava Memorial etc.Leaders Of RenaissanceThycaud Ayya Vaikundar, Sree Narayana Guru, Ayyan Kali.Chattampi Swamikal, Brahmananda Sivayogi, Vagbhadananda, Poikayil Yohannan(Kumara Guru) Dr Palpu, Palakkunnath Abraham Malpan, Mampuram Thangal, Sahodaran Ayyappan, Pandit K P Karuppan, Pampadi John Joseph, Mannathu Padmanabhan, V T Bhattathirippad, Vakkom Abdul Khadar Maulavi, Makthi Thangal, Blessed Elias Kuriakose Chaavra, Barrister G P Pillai, TK Madhavan, Moorkoth Kumaran, C. Krishnan, K P Kesava Menon, Dr.Ayyathan Gopalan, C V Kunjuraman, Kuroor Neelakantan Namboothiripad, Velukkutty Arayan, K P Vellon, P K Chathan Master, K Kelappan, P. Krishna Pillai, A K Gopalan, T R Krishnaswami Iyer, C Kesavan. Swami Ananda Theerthan , M C Joseph, Kuttippuzha Krishnapillai and othersLiterary FiguresKodungallur Kunhikkuttan Thampuran, KeralaVarma Valiyakoyi Thampuran, Kandathil Varghese Mappila. Kumaran Asan, Vallathol Narayana Menon, Ulloor S Parameswara Iyer, G Sankara Kurup, Changampuzha Krishna Pillai, Chandu Menon, Vaikom Muhammad Basheer. Kesav Dev, Thakazhi Sivasankara Pillai, Ponkunnam Varky, S K Pottakkad and othersRole Of Press In RenaissanceMalayalee, Swadeshabhimani, Vivekodayam, Mithavadi, Swaraj, Malayala Manorama, Bhashaposhini, Mathnubhoomi, Kerala Kaumudi, Samadarsi, Kesari, AI-Ameen, Prabhatham, Yukthivadi, etcTowards A New SocietyIntroduction to English education - various missionary organisations and their functioning- founding of educational institutions, factories.printing press etc.Women And Social ChangeParvathi Nenmenimangalam, Arya Pallam, A V Kuttimalu Amma, Lalitha Prabhu.Akkamma Cheriyan, Anna Chandi, Lalithambika Antharjanam and othersSalient Features of Indian ConstitutionAmendment Provisions of the Constitution.Centre-State Relations - Legislative - Administrative and Financial.Emergency Provisions.Executive - Legislature - Judiciary - Both at Union and State Level. - Other Constitutional Authorities.Fundamental Rights - Directive Principles of State Policy - Relation between Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles - Fundamental Duties.Salient features of the Constitution - Preamble- Its significance and its place in the interpretation of the Constitution.Services under the Union and the States.Social Welfare Legislations and ProgrammesSocial Service Legislations like Right to Information Act, Prevention of atrocities against Women & Children, Food Security Act, Environmental Acts etc. and Social Welfare Programmes like Employment Guarantee Programme, Organ and Blood Donation etc.
Planning Concepts
Sec 9
Master Plan, Development Plan, Town planning schemes, Regional planning, land development techniques, land acquisition acts, Urban Design basics, Planning components like Urban land use & zoning, CBD, urban nodes, fringe area and suburbs, Visual structuring, urban design survey, preparation of local area planning
Technical
100 Marks
LECTURER IN AUTOMOBILE ENGINEERING (POLYTECHNICS)
The Kerala Public Service Commission (KPSC) conducts this exam to fill Lecturer positions in Automobile Engineering in Government Polytechnic Colleges across Kerala. [8]
75m
12s
#kerala-psc#automobile-engineering#polytechnic#technical-education#lecturer
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Basic Electronics Engineering
Sec 1
Active and passive devices – review only. LED – working, applications, comparison of LED lighting and CFL lighting. Full wave rectifier – diagram and explanation, 5 V power supply – with bridge rectifier and 7805. SMPS – block diagram and advantages. Integrated circuits. SMDs – advantages. Static electricity – precautions in handling electronic circuits.E-waste: Health hazards of e-waste.Inverter & UPS: Block diagram. Compare – inverter and UPS. Online and off line UPS – differentiate. Battery selection for UPS and inverter.Microcontrollers: Simple block diagram of 8 bit microcontrollers – application.Mobile technology: CDMA and GSM. Compare – 2G and 3G technologies.Switches: ON / OFF, push to ON, push to OFF, push to ON / OFF, SPST, SPDT, DPDT. Working and application of limit switches, proximity switches, relays.
Technical Mathematics
Sec 2
Applications of integration – Area bounded by a curve and X or Y axis, solutions of differential equations using the method of variable separable, solutions of linear differential equations of first order.Binomial Series – Expansions using Binomial theorem.Coordinate geometry – Equations to a straight line – slope-intercept form, intercept form, Angle between two lines, condition for two lines to be perpendicular, parallel.Determinants – Evaluation of second and third order, minors and cofactors, solutions of simultaneous linear equation in three unknown using Cramer’s rule.Differentiation – Limits and continuity, derivatives of functions, equation to tangents and normals. Maxima and minima of functions of one variable.Integration of functions – Integration of different types of functions.Matrices – Identification of Matrices, matrix operations, adjoint and inverse.Trigonometric functions – Signs of functions in each quadrant. Trigonometric values of angles, properties of trigonometric functions, applications of the identities sin (A ± B), cos (A ± B) and tan (A ± B).
Fuels and Combustion and Applied Thermodynamics
Sec 3
Air Standard Cycles: Reversible and irreversible cycle. Available work and energy of a cycle. Theoretical thermal efficiency and air standard efficiency. Pressure-volume diagram and temperature-entropy diagram. Derivation of formulae for air standard efficiency of Carnot cycle, Otto cycle, Diesel cycle – problems to find air standard efficiency.Power Developed in I. C. Engines: Indicator diagram and measurement of mean effective pressure. Engine indicators. Indicated power, brake power, friction power, indicated thermal efficiency, brake thermal efficiency, volumetric efficiency, specific fuel consumption, Morse test and preparation of heat balance sheet. Air compressors – uses of compressed air, classification of air compressors – working of single stage and multistage air compressors. Intercooler.Thermodynamic Processes: Revision of topics like, thermodynamic system, thermodynamic properties, boundary, state, process, internal energy, flow of work, enthalpy, and entropy, first and second law of thermodynamics. Specific heats at constant volume and at constant pressure. Establish the relation between specific heats and gas constant. Derivation of formulae for work, heat, change in internal energy, relation between pressure, volume and temperature during constant volume, constant pressure, constant temperature, adiabatic and polytropic processes – problems.Combustion Phenomenon in CI Engines: Stages of combustion in CI engines – various air fuel ratios – delay period and variables affecting the delay period – Diesel Knock and its controlCombustion Phenomenon in SI Engines: Stages of combustion in SI engines – the effects of engine variables – ignition lag – flame propagation – abnormal combustion – detonation, pre-ignition & surface ignition.Fossil and non Fossil Fuels: Properties of SI and CI engine fuels – Properties and performances – LPG, CNG, Alcohol – Hydrogen and Bio-diesel – Bi-fuel and Dual fuel systems – electric cars, hybrid vehicles – fuel cellSuper Charging & Air Conditioning System: Super charging – Effects of super charging. Methods of supercharging and turbo charging. Lean burn engines – Automobile air conditioning system – working – components and their location, Refrigerants, their properties, refrigeration controls
Automobile Service & Maintenance and Transport Management
Sec 4
Introduction to Servicing and Maintenance of Automobiles: Various signs showing the necessity of overhauling engine decarburizing, vacuum test, compression test and cylinder leakage test. Causes of excessive lubricating oil consumption. Engine dismantling and assembling. Checking of engine components – causes of cylinder wear – cylinder rebooting and honing – linear replacement. Servicing of valves. Valve adjustment and defects of valves. Piston defects and reconditioning methods. Testing of connecting rods. Defects and reconditioning methods. Measurement of bearing clearance and adjustment of connecting rod bearings. Crank shaft balancing and machining processes. Renewal of flywheel ring gear.Servicing of Clutch Assembly: Fitting of clutch, clutch adjustments. Removal and refitting of trans-axle. Dismantling of propeller shaft and universal joint. Defects in propeller shaft. Servicing of differential and rear axle. Removal of axles in full floating, semi floating and three quarter floating types. Differential troubles and adjustments. Tube repair. Causes of tyre wear. Tyre rotation, retreading and balancing of wheels.Servicing of Petrol Engine: Defects in coil ignition system like ‘No spark’, weak spark, Intermitted spark and spark at some wires. Testing of ignition system components. Setting of ignition timing. Checking of advancing units. Servicing of spark plug. Trouble shooting of fuel system. Testing of A. C. mechanical pump. Tuning of carburettor. Causes of excessive fuel consumption and defects of carburettor. Engine tuning procedure. Servicing of diesel engine – F. I. pump timing and bleeding of diesel fuel system. Testing of Nozzles. Phasing and calibration of F. I. pump. Defects of F. I. Pump and Nozzles. Troubles and diagnosis in MPFI and CRDI systems.Servicing of Suspension System: Checking of wheel alignment. Adjustment of torsion bars. Care and maintenance of vibration dampers. Replacement of suspension rubber bushes. Play adjustment in steering gear boxes. Centralizing steering wheel. Troubles in steering system. Brake shoe removal and re-lining. Brake bleeding and adjustment. Servicing of master cylinder and wheel cylinder checking of braking efficiency. Troubles in hydraulic and air brake systems. Periodic and break down maintenances. Maintenance schedule. Cleaning of vehicle in a service station. Equipment used in a service station.Vehicle Body Engineering: Car body construction details, major body sections of a passenger car – front section, centre section, rear section, construction types – conventional body over frame, unitised frame and body construction. Fibre reinforced and Metal reinforced body structures. Classification of coach work, coach and bus body styles, typical layout of bus and coach body, typical layout of commercial vehicles, vehicle body materials – steel, light alloys, plastics, textiles, glass, wood, aluminium materials, adhesives and their properties, corrosion and their prevention. Hand tool study, power tool and equipment, shop safety, minor repairs – repairing plastics, hood, bumper, fender, lid, and trim service, door, roof, glass service, passenger compartment service Major body repair – frame repair, frame / body damage measurement, frame re-alignment. Paint materials, paint characteristics, refinishing process – paint removal, preparing bare metal, prime coat selection, final sanding, masking, surface cleaning. Spray guns, equipment and material preparation, spray gun setup, spray booth.Bus Operation: Factors governing bus schedule – making a bus schedule – operating characteristics – trip generation and trip distribution – Number of buses required for operation – preparation of time table for bus and crew – factors governing crew scheduling – making a crew scheduling. Intermediate public transport in Indian cities (IPT) / Para transit, Characteristics of IPT modes, Light rail transit (LRT/Tram), electric trolley bus (ETB), Magnetic levitation (MAGLEV) system, container freight station, Trailer, on flat car, Automatic Guided Vehicle (AGV).Fare collection – Route planning – Fare structure and table – trip sheet and way bill – ticket system – accident prevention – operational cost – fare methods – fare stage – organization of automotive business – marketing background – functions of marketing activities – workshop management – responsibilities of dealer – duties of workshop staff – warranty, Consignment shipment.Features of M. V. Act: Definition of terms – test for drivers and conductors – registration of vehicles – duties of drivers and conductors – traffic signs – mode of staffing in a depot – site selection and facilities in a depot – M. T. O. and functional wings – organization chart – type of co-ordination and co-coordinating factors.Importance of Roads: Traffic studies and high way planning – Road geometry – width of high way – gradient – cross section of road – super elevation and sight distance – road intersection – traffic lights – location of bus stop, bus bay, zebra crossing and parking positions – traffic census. Insurance surveying – companies – classification of policies – third party insurance – factors involved in assessing – MACT
Autoelectrical systems and equipments
Sec 5
Battery: Introduction, Types of battery. Brief description of lead acid and alkaline cell, Constructional details of lead acid cell, nickel alkaline cell, Active materials of lead acid cell, Chemical action of lead acid cell, Rating of Battery, Capacity of Battery – ampere hour and watt hour, Efficiency Battery – ampere hour and watt hour, Effect of discharge rate on voltage and capacity, Effect of temperature on voltage and capacity, Battery charging, Constant voltage, Constant current. Defects – Effect of overheating, Effect of overcharging, dislocation of active material, sulphation, Internal short circuits, Corrosion / sulphation of terminals. Testing of battery – Polarity test, State of charge, Specific gravity test by hydrometer, high rate discharge test by cell tester, Cadmium test, Lamp test Care and maintenance of battery – Topping up of Battery & other maintenance schedule, Storage of lead acid battery (in dry & wet condition), Maintenance free battery.Generator and Alternator: Constructional details of automobile dynamo – special features of automobile dynamo, constructional details of alternator – special features of automobile alternator, charging system – Introduction – necessity, Types of regulators – circuit diagram, Cut out, Voltage regulator, current regulator – 3 stage, Electronic voltage regulator in alternators, Starter motor & its drive mechanism, Introduction, Starting of I. C. Engine (Petrol & Diesel) – motor characteristics, Terms like Engine torque – motor torque – cranking speed – motor locked torque etc, starter switch, starter motor – constructional features – special features of automobile starters, Starter Motor Drives, Necessity, Types of starter motor drives – mechanisms of – Bendix drive (inboard & outboard), Over running Clutch, Axial starter (sliding armature), Pre-engaged typeLighting system & other electrical accessories: Head light – Reflectors, lenses, Bulbs (constructional features), Dazzle and its avoidance, Focusing of head lamps, Automatic dim & bright circuit, other lights – parking light, side lamp, tail lamp, roof lamp, fog lamp, brake light, dash board light, Types of bulbs – vacuum, gas filled, halogen. Introduction, Electrical fuel pump, electric horn, wind screen wiper – types, constructional features, working, Traffic Indicator – Electrical & Electronic, gauges like, fuel level indicator, oil pressure gauge, temperature gauge, Electrically operated – power window, solenoid operated fuel cut off, wind shield washer, constructional features & working, electronically operated central locking system.Spark Ignition System: Introduction, Types of ignition system – coil & magneto – study of coil ignition, Component study of ignition system – ignition coil, Contact breaker points, Cam angle, condenser, distributor, Spark plug – types, Spark plug specifications, Spark advance & retard mechanism (centrifugal & vacuum), Magneto ignition system – Low tension & high tension, Rotating armature & rotating magnet type, Polar inductor type C. D. ignition system, Electronic ignition systems, Magnetic pickup type & hall effect sensor type, Transistorized ignition, computer controlled ignition, Distributor-less ignition system.
Automobile Chassis
Sec 6
Brake Systems: Principle of operation, weight transfer principle, types of brakes – mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, servo brake, Air brake – vacuum brake – fail safe brake – dual brake – antilock brake, Drum and disc brake system – Internal expanding and externally contracting – Layout of brake system, mechanical components, hydraulic – master cylinder, types – working principle – wheel cylinder – brake bleeding, brake shoe. Air brake – construction details – working – details components – servo brakes – working of servo brake – types, vacuum and air – disc brake – constructional details and working of engine exhaust brake – testing of brake efficiency.Chassis: Introduction, constructional details, types of frame, frame for two wheeler, three wheelers and four wheeler, frame sections, bumpers, sub frames, materials used, testing of chassis – Front Axle – Introduction, types – dead & live axle, construction – material – cross section – checking the alignment of front axle, stub axle – different arrangements.Necessity and functions of gearbox: Gearbox constructional features & working of – Sliding mesh gearbox – Constant mesh gearbox – Synchromesh gearbox – progressive type gearbox – Epicyclic gearbox – Torque converter – Gear selector and shifting mechanism, two wheeler transmissions – Gear drive – chain drive – V matic transmission, CVT & ECVT – Automatic transmission in cars – Introduction of Propeller shaft and universal joint – Torque tube drive – Hotchkiss drive – Variable velocity joints – constant velocity joints – Front wheel drive – differential mechanism – Locking differential – limited slip differential – Rear Axles – typesSteering System & Steering Geometry: Principles of steering, Ackerman, Davis fifth wheel, Steering gear box – types, worm & roller, worm & sector, Re-circulating ball, Rack & pinion, Steering linkages – arrangement – components, Power steering – integral – linkage type, Collapsible type steering column, Wheel alignment – factors affecting wheel alignment.Suspension Systems: Types of front suspension for two, three and four wheeler, air suspension, hydro-elastic suspension, rear suspension system. Types – Introduction to springs and shock absorbing devices, Types leaf coil, springs & their arrangements, Helper spring, spring shackle – shackle pin, Telescopic type shock absorber, Hydraulic, gas filled type, twin tube type, Basic suspension movements – pitching, bouncing, rolling etc.Transmission Systems: Various components in transmission required for a good transmission system, principle of friction clutches – constructional features and working of – single plate dry clutch – diaphragm clutch – cone clutch – centrifugal clutch – semi centrifugal clutch – vacuum clutch – hydraulic clutch – electromagnetic clutch – over running clutches – Multiplate clutch (dry & wet) Fluid fly wheel – clutch disc – constructional details and functions of each part, pressure plate – constructional details and functions of each part, Clutch operating mechanism.Wheels & Tyres: Wheels – wire – spoked wheel, disc wheel and alloy cast wheel, composite wheel – wheel specification – Tyres – Tyre specification – Tyre construction (cross sectional details.) – Tubeless tyre – Tyre treads patterns – Inflation pressure and its effects (both over & under inflation) – Factors affecting tyre performance.
Basic Electrical Engineering
Sec 7
Circuit parameters: Resistance, Capacitance and inductance. AC circuit with R, L, C. Simple solution of typical AC circuit with resistance, impedance, power and power factor.Electrical circuit of an installation: Earthing, lightning protection.Idea of Basic electrical circuit: Electrical supply and load and its functioning, division of voltage and current in a parallel and series circuit – simple problems, units of power and energy, solution of DC circuit with calculation of energy consumption in an installation.Review with discussion of electric current, potential difference, power, EMF, resistance and its laws, Ohms law and series parallel circuit, electromagnetism, generation of AC and DC supply.
Basic Civil Engineering
Sec 8
Construction: Parts of building – foundation – types of foundations – spread footing, isolated footing, combined footing, Raft, pile and well foundations. Masonry – types rubble masonry, brick masonry, English bond and Flemish bond. (One brick wall).Levelling: Levelling instruments, different types, bench mark, reduced level of points, booking of field notes, reduction of levels by height of collimation method (simple problem). Modern survey – instruments – Total station, Electronics theodolite, Distomat.Materials: Brick – varieties and strength, characteristics of good brick. Cement – varieties and grade of cement and its uses. Steel – types of steel for reinforcement bars, steel structural sections. Aggregates – types & requirements of good aggregates. Concrete – grades of concrete as per IS code, water cement ratio. Workability, mixing, batching, compaction and curing.Surveying: Chain surveying – principles, instruments, ranging, and chaining survey lines, field work and field book, selection of survey stations, units of land area.
Automobile Power Plant
Sec 9
Constructional Details of I. C. Engines: Cylinder block – Single cylinder and multi-cylinder, materials, Water jackets – cooling fins, cylinder liners – wet type and dry type – materials. Cylinder head – Materials, method of fixing the cylinder block, cylinder head gasket, combustion chamber of petrol engines – expansion chambers Pistons – Trunk type pistons, composite pistons – piston materials expansion control in pistons – methods and types of piston, Piston rings – Materials, method of manufacture, types of rings – compression ring, oil ring and special purpose ring. Gudgeon pin – Types of fastening, material used Connecting rod – Function, materials used big end and small end bearings Crank shaft – different shapes, different crank shaft arrangements Main bearings, Fly wheel functions Types of valves – Poppet, reed valve and disc valve, sodium vapour cooled valves, hydraulic tappet and free valve rotators Classification of engine according to valve arrangement 1-Head, L-Head, T-Head and F-Head engines - Valve operating mechanisms – side cam shaft and over head cam shaft - Inlet and exhaust valve materials, valve timing diagram Cam shaft – functions and drives, cam shaft bearings.Diesel: Various components in Diesel fuel system – types of fuel injection – air injection and mechanical injection, common rail and unit injection system. Types of combustion chamber in Diesel engines – open, turbulent and pre-combustion chamber etc. Fuel injection – single cylinder and multi cylinder. Distributor type pump, rotary type pumps, Fuel feed pump and hand priming, diesel fuel filters. Governors – purpose, types – mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic governors, Fuel injectors – single hole, multi hole, pintle and pintox type.Fuel Systems in Engines ---- Petrol: Different fuel feed systems, A. C. mechanical pump, S U Electrical pump, petrol Filters and air Cleaners, Carburettors, Simple carburettors – parts, principle of working, compensation, mixture strength requirement, modern carburettors, float system, idle and slow speed system, high speed system, Acceleration pump and choke system. Other commercial carburettors, Su, Solex and Solex – Mikuni carburettor. Exhaust system – Manifolds, silencer types, tail pipes etc.Lubrication and cooling system: Lubrication system : Properties of lubricating oil, different ratings of lubricating oil, types of engine lubrication – wet and dry sump lubrication, splash and pressure feed systems. Oil pumps – gear type, Vane type, plunger type and lobe type, pressure relief valve, oil pressure indicator Oil coolers, oil filters, oil seals, Crank case ventilation – dilution Cooling system : - air and water cooling, thermo-siphon and pump circulation system over cooling, under cooling and optimum cooling – thermostat radiators – types, pressure cap, types of coolants, pump, antifreeze solution, cooling fan – types.
GENERAL KNOWLEDGE AND CURRENT AFFAIRS
Sec 10
General Knowledge and Current Affairs
General Knowledge, Current Affairs & Renaissance in Kerala
Sec 11
Novel, Drama, Poetry, Purogamana Sahithya Prasthanam, Nataka Prashtanam, Library movement etcSNDP Yogam, Nair Service Society, Yogakshema Sabha, Sadhu Jana Paripalana Sangham, Vaala Samudaya Parishkarani Sabha, Samathwa Samajam, Islam Dharma Paripalana Sangham, Prathyaksha Raksha Daiva Sabha, Sahodara Prasthanam etc.Malabar riots, Civil Disobedience Movement, Abstention movement etc.Upper cloth revolts.Channar agitation, Vaikom Sathyagraha, Guruvayoor Sathyagraha, Paliyam Sathyagraha. Kuttamkulam Sathyagraha, Temple Entry Proclamation, Temple Entry Act .Malyalee Memorial, Ezhava Memorial etc.Thycaud Ayya Vaikundar, Sree Narayana Guru, Ayyan Kali.Chattampi Swamikal, Brahmananda Sivayogi, Vagbhadananda, Poikayil Yohannan(Kumara Guru) Dr Palpu, Palakkunnath Abraham Malpan, Mampuram Thangal, Sahodaran Ayyappan, Pandit K P Karuppan, Pampadi John Joseph, Mannathu Padmanabhan, V T Bhattathirippad, Vakkom Abdul Khadar Maulavi, Makthi Thangal, Blessed Elias Kuriakose Chaavra, Barrister G P Pillai, TK Madhavan, Moorkoth Kumaran, C. Krishnan, K P Kesava Menon, Dr.Ayyathan Gopalan, C V Kunjuraman, Kuroor Neelakantan Namboothiripad, Velukkutty Arayan, K P Vellon, P K Chathan Master, K Kelappan, P. Krishna Pillai, A K Gopalan, T R Krishnaswami Iyer, C Kesavan. Swami Ananda Theerthan , M C Joseph, Kuttippuzha Krishnapillai and othersKodungallur Kunhikkuttan Thampuran, KeralaVarma Valiyankoyi Thampuran, Kandathil Varghese Mappila. Kumaran Asan, Vallathol Narayana Menon, Ulloor S Parameswara Iyer, G Sankara Kurup, Changampuzha Krishna Pillai, Chandu Menon, Vaikom Muhammad Basheer. Kesav Dev, Thakazhi Sivasankara Pillai, Ponkunnam Varky, S K Pottakkad and othersMalayalee, Swadeshabhimani, Vivekodayam, Mithavadi, Swaraj, Malayala Manorama, Bhashaposhini, Mathnubhoomi, Kerala Kaumudi, Samadarsi, Kesari, AI-Ameen, Prabhatham, Yukthivadi, etcIntroduction to English education - various missionary organisations and their functioning- founding of educational institutions, factories.printing press etc.Parvathi Nenmenimangalam, Arya Pallam, A V Kuttimalu Amma, Lalitha Prabhu.Akkamma Cheriyan, Anna Chandi, Lalithambika Antharjanam and othersAmendment Provisions of the Constitution.Centre-State Relations - Legislative - Administrative and Financial.Emergency Provisions.Executive - Legislature - Judiciary - Both at Union and State Level. - Other Constitutional Authorities.Fundamental Rights - Directive Principles of State Policy - Relation between Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles - Fundamental Duties.Salient features of the Constitution - Preamble- Its significance and its place in the interpretation of the Constitution.Services under the Union and the States.Social Service Legislations like Right to Information Act, Prevention of atrocities against Women & Children, Food Security Act, Environmental Acts etc. and Social Welfare Programmes like Employment Guarantee Programme, Organ and Blood Donation etc.
Basic Mechanical Engineering
Sec 12
The importance of IC Engines: Definition, classification – two stroke engines, four stroke engines, working of two stroke engines and four stroke engines with the help of line sketches, comparison between two stroke and four stroke engines, comparison between petrol and diesel engines, function of fly wheel, clutch, gearbox, propeller shaft and differential in power transmission, explain with sketch the working of differential, briefly explain power transmission of 4 wheel vehicle with line diagram.The importance of Power Plants: Introduction, classification of power plants – working of hydroelectric power plant with schematic sketches – working of thermal (Steam and Diesel) power plant with schematic sketches – working of nuclear power plant with schematic sketches.
Technical
100 Marks
Assistant Professor in Electronics & Communication Engineering
The Kerala PSC conducts an examination for the recruitment of Assistant Professors in Electronics and Communication Engineering for the Technical Education (Engineering Colleges) department. This is a gazetted post with an AICTE pay scale.
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Part III (b) Basic Electronics Engineering
Sec 1
Amplifiers & Oscillators – Common Emitter RC coupled amplifier and its frequency response. Principles of Wein-bridge oscillator. Op-amps: Basics, inverting and non-inverting amplifier.Communication – Need for modulation, principles of AM and FM.Devices – working principle of PN junction, Zener diode and BJT.Measurements – Working principles of CRO and Multimeter.Systems – Rectifiers : Half wave, Full wave and Bridge. Filters: Capacitors and Inductors.
Part IV (e): Communication and Instrumentation
Sec 2
Analog communication systems: amplitude and angle modulation and demodulation systems, superheterodyne receivers, signal-to-noise ratio (SNR). Digital communication systems: pulse code modulation (PCM), differential pulse code modulation (DPCM), digital modulation schemes: amplitude, phase and frequency shift keying schemes, matched filter receivers, fundamentals of information theory and channel capacity theorem, random signals and noise: probability, random variables, probability density function, autocorrelation, power spectral density.Static and dynamic characteristics of Measurement systems: Measurement of displacement, velocity and acceleration, force, basics of fiber optics, biomedical instruments, EEG, ECG and EMG, Clinical measurements, ultrasonic transducers.
Part IV (b): Analog and Digital Circuits
Sec 3
Boolean algebra, minimization of Boolean functions, logic gates, combinational Circuits: arithmetic circuits, code converters, multiplexers and decoders, sequential circuits: latches and flip-flops, counters and shift registers, ADCs and DACs, microprocessor (8085): architecture and programming.Simple diode circuits: clipping & clamping, biasing and bias stability of BJTs and MOSFETs, small signal equivalent circuits of BJTs and MOSFETs. Amplifiers: single stage, differential, feedback and power. Frequency response of amplifiers. Op-amp circuits: Inverting, non-inverting, Integrator and Comparator. Sinusoidal Oscillators: criterion for oscillation, single transistor and op-amp configurations.
Part II (b) Basic Civil Engineeering
Sec 4
Building materials – common building materials – stone, brick, cement, steel, aggregate, concrete, timber – properties, IS specification. Building construction – types and functions of the following structural components of buildings – foundations and superstructure.Mechanics – statistics – Coplanar forces – conditions of equilibrium. Support reactions – Simply supported and overhanging beams. Friction – Laws of friction – applications. Centre of gravity and moment of inertia of plane areas. Dynamics – rectilinear motion – Newton’s laws of motion – curvilinear motion.Surveying – principle of surveying – linear measurements using chain – levelling work – reduction of levels.
Part II (a) Engineering Mathematics
Sec 5
Complex Analysis: Analytic functions, conformal mappings, bilinear transformations, complex integration, Cauchy’s integral theorem and formula, Taylor and Laurent’s series, residue theorem.Fourier Series: Fourier series of periodic functions of period 2 π and 2 ℓ, odd and even functions, Half range expansions.Laplace Transforms: Transforms of elementary functions, shifting property – inverse transforms – transforms of derivatives and integrals – transform of functions multiplied by t and divided by t – convolution theorem, solution of ordinary differential equations with constant coefficients using Laplace transforms.Matrices: Rank, systems of linear equations, consistency, eigen values, eigen vectors, Cayley Hamilton Theorem, diagonalisation, linear dependence and independence of vectors.Ordinary Differential Equations: First Order ordinary differential equations, systems of linear first order ordinary differential equations, linear ordinary differential equations of higher order with constant coefficients, linear second order ordinary differential equations with variable coefficients (Cauchy and Legendre equations), Method of Laplace transforms for solving ordinary differential equations.Partial Differentiation: Partial derivatives, Euler’s theorem on homogeneous functions, total derivatives, Jacobians, Taylor’s series (one and two variables) – Maxima and minima of functions of two variables – Lagrange’ s method.Vector Differentiation: Scalar and vector functions, differentiation of vector functions – velocity and acceleration – scalar and vector fields – operator – Gradient – Directional derivative – Divergence – Curl – irrotational and solenoidal fields – scalar potential.
Part IV (a): Networks and Devices
Sec 6
Electronic Devices: Energy bands in silicon, carrier transport in silicon, diffusion current, drift current, mobility and resistivity, generation and recombination of carriers, working principles of p-n junction diode, Zener diode, tunnel diode, BJT, JFET, MOSFET, LED and photo diode.Network theorems: superposition, Thevenin and Norton’s maximum power transfer, time domain analysis of simple RC, RL and RLC circuits, solution of network equations using Laplace transform: frequency domain analysis of RL, RC and RLC circuits, 2-port network parameters: driving point and transfer functions.
Part IV (d) : Electromagnetics and Control Systems
Sec 7
Elements of vector calculus: divergence and curl, Gauss and Stokes theorems, Maxwell’s equations, differential and integral forms, wave equation, Poynting vector, Plane waves: propagation through various media, reflection and refraction, phase and group velocity and skin depth, Transmission lines: characteristic impedance, impedance transformation. Waveguides: modes in rectangular waveguides, boundary conditions, cut-off frequencies and dispersion relations, basics of propagation in dielectric waveguide and optical fibres, basics of Antennas: Dipole antennas, radiation pattern, antenna gain.Introduction to control systems, signal flow graphs and their use in determining transfer functions of systems, transient and steady state analysis of LTI control systems and frequency response, tools and techniques for LTI control system analysis: root loci, Routh-Hurwitz criterion, Bode and Nyquist plots.
Part III (c) Basic Computer Science
Sec 8
Functional units of a computer.Programming in C – control structures, functions.
Part I : General Knowledge, Current Affairs & Renaissance in Kerala
Sec 9
General Knowledge and Current AffairsNovel, Drama, Poetry, Purogamana Sahithya Prasthanam, Nataka Prashtanam, Library movement etcSNDP Yogam, Nair Service Society, Yogakshema Sabha, Sadhu Jana Paripalana Sangham, Vaala Samudaya Parishkarani Sabha, Samathwa Samajam, Islam Dharma Paripalana Sangham, Prathyaksha Raksha Daiva Sabha, Sahodara Prasthanam etc.Malabar riots, Civil Disobedience Movement, Abstention movement etc.Upper cloth revolts.Channar agitation, Vaikom Sathyagraha, Guruvayoor Sathyagraha, Paliyam Sathyagraha. Kuttamkulam Sathyagraha, Temple Entry Proclamation, Temple Entry Act .Malyalee Memorial, Ezhava Memorial etc.Thycaud Ayya Vaikundar, Sree Narayana Guru, Ayyan Kali.Chattampi Swamikal, Brahmananda Sivayogi, Vagbhadananda, Poikayil Yohannan(Kumara Guru) Dr Palpu, Palakkunnath Abraham Malpan, Mampuram Thangal, Sahodaran Ayyappan, Pandit K P Karuppan, Pampadi John Joseph, Mannathu Padmanabhan, V T Bhattathirippad, Vakkom Abdul Khadar Maulavi, Makthi Thangal, Blessed Elias Kuriakose Chaavra, Barrister G P Pillai, TK Madhavan, Moorkoth Kumaran, C. Krishnan, K P Kesava Menon, Dr.Ayyathan Gopalan, C V Kunjuraman, Kuroor Neelakantan Namboothiripad, Velukkutty Arayan, K P Vellon, P K Chathan Master, K Kelappan, P. Krishna Pillai, A K Gopalan, T R Krishnaswami Iyer, C Kesavan. Swami Ananda Theerthan , M C Joseph, Kuttippuzha Krishnapillai and othersKodungallur Kunhikkuttan Thampuran, KeralaVarma Valiyakoil Thampuran, Kandathil Varghese Mappila. Kumaran Asan, Vallathol Narayana Menon, Ulloor S Parameswara Iyer, G Sankara Kurup, Changampuzha Krishna Pillai, Chandu Menon, Vaikom Muhammad Basheer. Kesav Dev, Thakazhi Sivasankara Pillai, Ponkunnam Varky, S K Pottakkad and othersMalayalee, Swadeshabhimani, Vivekodayam, Mithavadi, Swaraj, Malayala Manorama, Bhashaposhini, Mathnubhoomi, Kerala Kaumudi, Samadarsi, Kesari, AI-Ameen, Prabhatham, Yukthivadi, etcIntroduction to English education - various missionary organisations and their functioning- founding of educational institutions, factories.printing press etc.Parvathi Nenmenimangalam, Arya Pallam, A V Kuttimalu Amma, Lalitha Prabhu.Akkamma Cheriyan, Anna Chandi, Lalithambika Antharjanam and othersAmendment Provisions of the Constitution.Centre-State Relations - Legislative - Administrative and Financial.Emergency Provisions.Executive - Legislature - Judiciary - Both at Union and State Level. - Other Constitutional Authorities.Fundamental Rights - Directive Principles of State Policy - Relation between Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles - Fundamental Duties.Salient features of the Constitution - Preamble- Its significance and its place in the interpretation of the Constitution.Services under the Union and the States.Social Service Legislations like Right to Information Act, Prevention of atrocities against Women & Children, Food Security Act, Environmental Acts etc. and Social Welfare Programmes like Employment Guarantee Programme, Organ and Blood Donation etc.
Part III (a) Basic Electrical Engineering
Sec 10
Generation of 3 phase ac voltage, star and delta connections, voltage & current relationships in star and delta (balanced system only).Magnetic circuits: MMF, field strength, flux density, reluctance, electromagnetic induction, Faraday’s laws, Lenz’s law, statically and dynamically induced emfs, self and mutual induction, co-efficient of coupling.Ohm’s law, Kirchoff’s laws – solution of series and parallel circuits with dc excitation.Principle of generation of alternating current – waveforms – frequency, period, average and rms values, form factor.Principle of operation of dc motor & generator, single phase transformer and three phase induction motor.Types of lamps, necessity of earthing.
Part IV (c) : Signals and Systems
Sec 11
Introduction to signals and systems, Linear Time-invariant (LTI systems): definitions and properties, causality, stability, impulse response and convolution, continuous-time and discrete-time Fourier series, continuous-time and discrete-time Fourier Transform Z-transform: definition, properties and inverse, stability analysis using pole-zero plot, difference equation solution using unilateral Z-transform, DFT and its properties, FFT: radix 2 and composite radix algorithm, sampling theorem, realization of IIR and FIR structures – parallel and cascade structure, frequency response, group delay and phase delay, signal transmission through LTI systems.
Part II (c) Basic Mechanical Engineering
Sec 12
Zeroth, first and second laws of thermodynamics, CI and SI Engines, properties of steam. Centrifugal and reciprocating pumps, hydraulic turbines, refrigeration and air conditioning, hydro-electric, thermal and nuclear power plants, mechanical power transmission systems such as belt, rope, chain and gear, manufacturing process – casting, forging, rolling, brazing, soldering, and welding, machining process – turning, shaping, drilling, grinding and milling. Conic sections and miscellaneous curves, orthographic, isometric and perspective projections.
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Assistant Professor in Electrical & Electronics Engineering
Recruitment by Kerala PSC for Assistant Professor in Electrical & Electronics Engineering.
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Part IV (b) : Electrical Machines
Sec 1
Types, synchronous reactance, voltage regulation, emf and mmf methods, short circuit ratio, Two reaction theory, alternator on infinite bus, power angle characteristics, parallel operation, effect of variation of power input & excitation.Basic concepts of ac and dc drives.Emf equation, armature reaction & commutation, characteristics, voltage build up, applications.Types of excitation, constructional features.Torque equation, characteristics of shunt, series & compound motors, necessity & types of starters, speed control, applications, Swinburne’s test, Hopkinson’s test.double field revolving theory, starting methods.leakage reactance, equivalent circuit, losses and efficiency, voltage regulation, OC, SC and Sumpner’s tests, Distribution transformer, all day efficiency, autotransformer – saving of copper three phase transformer – connections, vector groupings, parallel operation.constructional features, winding factor.principle of operation, methods of starting, hunting & its reduction.constructional features, types, slip rotor frequency, power flow, Torque – slip curve, effect of rotor resistance, starting methods, speed control.
Part III (b) Basic Electronics Engineering
Sec 2
Common Emitter RC coupled amplifier and its frequency response. Principles of Wein-bridge oscillator. Op-amps: Basics, inverting and non-inverting amplifier.Need for modulation, principles of AM and FM.working principle of PN junction, Zener diode and BJT.Working principles of CRO and Multimeter.Rectifiers : Half wave, Full wave and Bridge. Filters: Capacitors and Inductors.
Part IV (a): Electronic Circuits and Field Theory
Sec 3
Analysis of Three phase circuits, symmetrical components, graph theory – analysis of network using cut-set and tri-set.Filters constant – K low pass, high pass and band-pass filters – m derived, low pass, high pass and band pass filters.Gauss’s law and applications, electric field, electric potential, electric field lines, electric dipoles, potential gradient, conductors, dielectrics, capacitance, polarisation, method of images, dielectric strength, Biot-Savart’s law, Ampere’s circuital law, Stoke’s theorem, scalar and vector magnetic potential, force between current carrying wires, Maxwell’s equation – wave equation – Poynting theorem.Node and Mesh analysis, transient response of dc and ac networks, sinusoidal steady state analysis, resonance, two port network, independent and dependent voltage and current sources, coupled circuits, tuned coupled circuits, Network theorems – superposition, reciprocity, substitution, compensation, Thevenin, Norton, Millman, Telligen and Maximum power transfer theorems.
Part IV (e) : Electronics
Sec 4
biasing circuits, types of amplifiers, low frequency and high frequency considerations.Oscillators and feedback amplifiers, operational amplifier circuits and applications – simple active filters.Schmitt trigger, multivibrators, sample and hold circuits, A to D and D to A converters, 8 bit and 16 bit microprocessor basics, architecture, programming and interfacing.Thyristors, triacs, GTO’s MOSFETS & IGBTS – principles of operation, triggering circuits, phase control rectifiers, bridge converters – fully controlled and half controlled, Inverters and choppers.VCO’s and timers.Voltage regulators using linear IC’s, combinational and sequential logic circuits – flip flops, counters, shift registers, TTL & CMOS logic families, memories – ROM, PROM, EPROM & RAM.
Part II (b) Basic Civil Engineeering
Sec 5
types and functions of the following structural components of buildings – foundations and superstructure.common building materials – stone, brick, cement, steel, aggregate, concrete, timber – properties, IS specification.statistics – Coplanar forces – conditions of equilibrium. Support reactions – Simply supported and overhanging beams. Friction – Laws of friction – applications. Centre of gravity and moment of inertia of plane areas. Dynamics – rectilinear motion – Newton’s laws of motion – curvilinear motion.principle of surveying – linear measurements using chain – levelling work – reduction of levels.
Part II (c) Basic Mechanical Engineering
Sec 6
Centrifugal and reciprocating pumps, hydraulic turbines, refrigeration and air conditioning, hydro-electric, thermal and nuclear power plants, mechanical power transmission systems such as belt, rope, chain and gear, manufacturing process – casting, forging, rolling, brazing, soldering, and welding, machining process – turning, shaping, drilling, grinding and milling.Conic sections and miscellaneous curves, orthographic, isometric and perspective projections.Zeroth, first and second laws of thermodynamics, CI and SI Engines, properties of steam.
Part IV (c) : Power Systems
Sec 7
types and operations, selection of circuit breakers, calculation of fault KVA, protection against lightning and overvoltages.Conventional and non-conventional systems of power generation, power plant economics, load factor, demand factor, diversity factor, Transmission line parameters – T and ∏ models GMD and GMR, ABCD constants, overload lines – arrangement of conductors – sag, economic span, choice of transmission voltage, types of insulators, string efficiency, distribution systems – types, comparison of DC and AC single phase and 3 phase systems.Advantages, types and applications.speed – time curves - mechanicsElectronic energy meter, high voltage measurements, oscilloscopes, Data acquisition systems, Transducers for temperature, flow and pressure.LG, LL, LLG and 3 phase faults. Fault analysis using Z Bus.Gauss – Seidal, Newton Raphson and Fast decoupled load flow methods.One line diagrams per unit quantities, formation of Y bus and Z Bus.steady state transient and dynamic stability, equal area criterion, swing curve.Principles of PMMC, moving iron, and electrodynamometer type instruments, error analysis, measurement of voltage, current, power energy and power factor, induction type watt-hour meter, DC bridges and AC bridges, magnetic measurements, Instrument transformers, digital voltmeters and multimeters, digital measurements of frequency, phase angle, time interval.types and operation, protective zones, different protection schemes.
Part II (a) Engineering Mathematics
Sec 8
Analytic functions, conformal mappings, bilinear transformations, complex integration, Cauchy’s integral theorem and formula, Taylor and Laurent’s series, residue theorem.Fourier series of periodic functions of period 2 π and 2 ℓ, odd and even functions, Half range expansions.Transforms of elementary functions, shifting property – inverse transforms – transforms of derivatives and integrals – transform of functions multiplied by t and divided by t – convolution theorem, solution of ordinary differential equations with constant coefficients using Laplace transforms.Rank, systems of linear equations, consistency, eigen values, eigen vectors, Cayley Hamilton Theorem, diagonalisation, linear dependence and independence of vectors.First Order ordinary differential equations, systems of linear first order ordinary differential equations, linear ordinary differential equations of higher order with constant coefficients, linear second order ordinary differential equations with variable coefficients (Cauchy and Legendre equations), Method of Laplace transforms for solving ordinary differential equations.Partial derivatives, Euler’s theorem on homogeneous functions, total derivatives, Jacobians, Taylor’s series (one and two variables) – Maxima and minima of functions of two variables – Lagrange’ s method.Scalar and vector functions, differentiation of vector functions – velocity and acceleration – scalar and vector fields – operator – Gradient – Directional derivative – Divergence – Curl – irrotational and solenoidal fields – scalar potential.
Part IV (d) : Control Systems
Sec 9
Routh’s stability criterion – Root locus – effect of addition of poles and zeros.DFT and FFT, Types of digital filters.Nyquist & Bode plots, gain margins and phase margin, lag, lead and lag-lead compensators and their design using Bode plot.characteristics, types of non-linearities, describing functions analysis – concept, singular points – focus, centre, node and saddle points – limit cycle.Transfer function, force-voltage & force-current analogy, block diagrams, signal flow graphs – Mason’s gain formula – characteristic equation, time domain analysis – transient & steady state responses – time domain specifications & steady state error.State space models, state transition matrix, relationship between state equations and transfer function, controllability and observability.Types of signals and systems, sampling process, sampling theorem, convolution of discrete time signals, analysis of LTI systems using Z transforms.
Part III (c) Basic Computer Science
Sec 10
Functional units of a computer.control structures, functions.
Part I : General Knowledge, Current Affairs & Renaissance in Kerala
Sec 11
General Knowledge and Current AffairsNovel, Drama, Poetry, Purogamana Sahithya Prasthanam, Nataka Prashtanam, Library movement etcSNDP Yogam, Nair Service Society, Yogakshema Sabha, Sadhu Jana Paripalana Sangham, Vaala Samudaya Parishkarani Sabha, Samathwa Samajam, Islam Dharma Paripalana Sangham, Prathyaksha Raksha Daiva Sabha, Sahodara Prasthanam etc.Malabar riots, Civil Disobedience Movement, Abstention movement etc.Upper cloth revolts.Channar agitation, Vaikom Sathyagraha, Guruvayoor Sathyagraha, Paliyam Sathyagraha. Kuttamkulam Sathyagraha, Temple Entry Proclamation, Temple Entry Act .Malyalee Memorial, Ezhava Memorial etc.Thycaud Ayya Vaikundar, Sree Narayana Guru, Ayyan Kali.Chattampi Swamikal, Brahmananda Sivayogi, Vagbhadananda, Poikayil Yohannan(Kumara Guru) Dr Palpu, Palakkunnath Abraham Malpan, Mampuram Thangal, Sahodaran Ayyappan, Pandit K P Karuppan, Pampadi John Joseph, Mannathu Padmanabhan, V T Bhattathirippad, Vakkom Abdul Khadar Maulavi, Makthi Thangal, Blessed Elias Kuriakose Chaavra, Barrister G P Pillai, TK Madhavan, Moorkoth Kumaran, C. Krishnan, K P Kesava Menon, Dr.Ayyathan Gopalan, C V Kunjuraman, Kuroor Neelakantan Namboothiripad, Velukkutty Arayan, K P Vellon, P K Chathan Master, K Kelappan, P. Krishna Pillai, A K Gopalan, T R Krishnaswami Iyer, C Kesavan. Swami Ananda Theerthan , M C Joseph, Kuttippuzha Krishnapillai and othersKodungallur Kunhikkuttan Thampuran, KeralaVarma Valiyakoil Thampuran, Kandathil Varghese Mappila. Kumaran Asan, Vallathol Narayana Menon, Ulloor S Parameswara Iyer, G Sankara Kurup, Changampuzha Krishna Pillai, Chandu Menon, Vaikom Muhammad Basheer. Kesav Dev, Thakazhi Sivasankara Pillai, Ponkunnam Varky, S K Pottakkad and othersMalayalee, Swadeshabhimani, Vivekodayam, Mithavadi, Swaraj, Malayala Manorama, Bhashaposhini, Mathnubhoomi, Kerala Kaumudi, Samadarsi, Kesari, AI-Ameen, Prabhatham, Yukthivadi, etcIntroduction to English education - various missionary organisations and their functioning- founding of educational institutions, factories.printing press etc.Parvathi Nenmenimangalam, Arya Pallam, A V Kuttimalu Amma, Lalitha Prabhu.Akkamma Cheriyan, Anna Chandi, Lalithambika Antharjanam and othersAmendment Provisions of the Constitution.Centre-State Relations - Legislative - Administrative and Financial.Emergency Provisions.Executive - Legislature - Judiciary - Both at Union and State Level. - Other Constitutional Authorities.Fundamental Rights - Directive Principles of State Policy - Relation between Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles - Fundamental Duties.Salient features of the Constitution - Preamble- Its significance and its place in the interpretation of the Constitution.Services under the Union and the States.Social Service Legislations like Right to Information Act, Prevention of atrocities against Women & Children, Food Security Act, Environmental Acts etc. and Social Welfare Programmes like Employment Guarantee Programme, Organ and Blood Donation etc.
Part III (a) Basic Electrical Engineering
Sec 12
Generation of 3 phase ac voltage, star and delta connections, voltage & current relationships in star and delta (balanced system only).MMF, field strength, flux density, reluctance, electromagnetic induction, Faraday’s laws, Lenz’s law, statically and dynamically induced emfs, self and mutual induction, co-efficient of coupling.Ohm’s law, Kirchoff’s laws – solution of series and parallel circuits with dc excitation.waveforms – frequency, period, average and rms values, form factor.Principle of operation of dc motor & generator, single phase transformer and three phase induction motor.Types of lamps, necessity of earthing.
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Lecturer in Electronics & Instrumentation (Polytechnics)
Recruitment by Kerala PSC for Lecturer in Electronics & Instrumentation in Government Polytechnic Colleges.
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Part III > Module IV
Sec 1
AC and DC drives: Dual Converters, Choppers, Speed control of DC drives.Control System: Block diagram reduction, Signal flow graphControl System: Physical systems – physical model – mathematical model – linear time invariant and linear time variant system. Open loop and closed loop. Transfer function of linear systems, mechanical translational system, mechanical rotational system, electrical system, thermal systems, analogous systems.Motion converters: Parallel shaft gears, epicyclic gears, harmonic drives, worm and bevel gears, V belt drives, toothed rack and pinion and screw nut systems, cams indexing mechanisms, linkages, spring and dampers.Numerical Control: NC and CNC, Hydraulic and pneumatic systems, working of hydraulic pumps, Air compressors, Air receiver, air dryers and air service equipmentPower Devices: Power diode, SCR, TRIAC, DIAC, Triggering and commutation of SCR, Converters, AC Controllers, Inverters.Robotics: Specification of Robots, classification of Robots, Industrial applications of Robots, characteristics, sensors used in Robotics, Programming: Lead through programming, textual programming, programming language, online and offline programming, intelligent robots.Time Response Analysis: Test inputs, order of a system, - Response of a system. Time response specification, type of a system, Static error coefficients, Routh Hurwitz criteria, root locus methods, Bode Plot.
Part II (e): Basic Electronics Engineering
Sec 2
Active and passive devices – review only. LED – working, applications, comparison of LED lighting and CFL lighting. Full wave rectifier – diagram and explanation, 5 V power supply – with bridge rectifier and 7805. SMPS – block diagram and advantages. Integrated circuits. SMDs – advantages. Static electricity – precautions in handling electronic circuits.E-waste: Health hazards of e-waste.Inverter & UPS: Block diagram. Compare – inverter and UPS. Online and off line UPS – differentiate. Battery selection for UPS and inverter.Microcontrollers: Simple block diagram of 8 bit microcontrollers – application.Mobile technology: CDMA and GSM. Compare – 2G and 3G technologies.Switches: ON / OFF, push to ON, push to OFF, push to ON / OFF, SPST, SPDT, DPDT. Working and application of limit switches, proximity switches, relays.
Part III > Module III
Sec 3
Application of Operational Amplifiers in Process Control: Current to voltage – voltage to current converter – precision rectifier & Comparators – error detector – instrumentation amplifiers – proportional controller – PI controller – PD controller – PID controller.Final Control Element and Control Valves: Pneumatic, electric and hydraulic actuators, air to open and air to close control valves, Direct acting & Reverse acting Control valves. Different valve plugs control valve characteristics, valve positioner, motion transmitter, limit switch, air pressure regulator & I/P converter.Process Control Strategies: Single variable, Independent variable, Interactive variable, compound variable and multivariable control, Feedback control system, Feed forward control system, Cascade control system – Ratio control system – Adaptive control system – Split Range Control System, Adjustment and Tuning of controllers, Data loggers, Data acquisition system, Supervisory control, Direct Digital control, DCS, PLC, SCADA system for industrial automation, Intelligent control, biological neural networks, artificial neural network, fuzzy logic – concept, open-loop ANN controller and closed-loop ANN controllerProcess Control: Block diagram, Process characteristics, Process parameters, Discontinuous controller modes, continuous controller modes, pneumatic controllers – proportional controller – PI controller – PD controller – PID controller.Process flow diagrams (PFDs), Process and Instrument diagrams (P&IDs) and Loop diagrams (“loop Sheets”) – Lines & Symbols – codes – tags.
Part III > Module V
Sec 4
Bioelectricity – Resting and action potential – transmission of impulsesBlood Cell Counter.Blood Pressure Measurement, Blood Flow Meters: Electrical activity of the heart, Electrocardiograph (ECG), Electroencephalograph (EEG), Electromyograph (EMG), Cardiac pacemakers, Cardiac Defibrillators, Diathermy, Hemo-dialysis machine, Respirators, Ventilators.Lasers: Characteristics and Classification of LASER.Lasers: Scientific applications of Laser – Industrial applications of Laser – Military applications of Laser – Medical applications of Laser.PH Measurements, Chromatography, analyzers, Thermal conductivity gas analyzer, paramagnetic oxygen analyzer, electrical conductivity analyzer – Zirconia oxygen analyzer, Infrared analyzers.Ultrasonic Imaging – Magnetic resonance ImagingUV & Visible Photometer, Infrared Photometers, Flame photometers, Mass spectrophotometer, Nuclear Magnetic Resonance spectrometer, Raman spectrophotometer.X-ray Machine & Computed Axial Tomography (CAT)
Part II (d): Basic Electrical Engineering
Sec 5
Circuit parameters: Resistance, Capacitance and inductance. AC circuit with R, L, C. Simple solution of typical AC circuit with resistance, impedance, power and power factor.Electrical circuit of an installation: Earthing, lightning protection.Idea of Basic electrical circuit: Electrical supply and load and its functioning, division of voltage and current in a parallel and series circuit – simple problems, units of power and energy, solution of DC circuit with calculation of energy consumption in an installation.Review with discussion of electric current, potential difference, power, EMF, resistance and its laws, Ohms law and series parallel circuit, electromagnetism, generation of AC and DC supply.
Part II (b): Basic Civil Engineering
Sec 6
Construction: Parts of building – foundation – types of foundations – spread footing, isolated footing, combined footing, Raft, pile and well foundations. Masonry – types rubble masonry, brick masonry, English bond and Flemish bond. (One brick wall).Levelling: Levelling instruments, different types, bench mark, reduced level of points, booking of field notes, reduction of levels by height of collimation method (simple problem). Modern survey – instruments – Total station, Electronics theodolite, Distomat.Materials: Brick – varieties and strength, characteristics of good brick. Cement – varieties and grade of cement and its uses. Steel – types of steel for reinforcement bars, steel structural sections. Aggregates – types & requirements of good aggregates. Concrete – grades of concrete as per IS code, water cement ratio. Workability, mixing, batching, compaction and curing.Surveying: Chain surveying – principles, instruments, ranging, and chaining survey lines, field work and field book, selection of survey stations, units of land area.
Part III > Module I
Sec 7
Fibre Optic Communication System: Principle of Optical Fibres. Block diagram of fiber optic communication system. Wavelength division multiplexing. Optical fiber construction. Single mode step index fiber, multi mode step index fiber and multimode graded index fiber – comparison. Acceptance angle and Numerical aperture. Propagation of light through optical sensors. Types of Fiber optic sensors. Losses in optical fiber cable. Light sources and detectors used in fiber optic communication systems.Telemetry System: Data transmission – General Telemetry system, block Diagram – Characteristics of Telemetry system. Land Line telemetry system. Voltage Telemetry System – Current Telemetry System – motion balance and Force balance telemetry systems. Synchro Transmitter and Receiver – Position Telemetry System – Position Telemetry system with synchros.Transducers & its Classification: Variable resistance transducers, Variable Inductance transducers, Magnetic transducer, Variable Capacitive transducer, Piezoelectric transducer, Photoelectric transducer, Radiation detectors.
Part III > Module II
Sec 8
Flow Measurements: Laminar and turbulent flow – Reynold’s number – Continuity equation – Bernoulli’s equation for ideal fluid, Variable area and variable head type flow meters, Variable Head flow meter, Differential pressure flow transmitter, Special type flow meters, Electromagnetic flow meters – Turbine flow meter – Mass flow meters – Ultrasonic flow meters – Hot wire anemometer, Positive displacement flow meters, Open channel flow meters.Level Measurement: Float and Cable method of level measurement – Float type magnetic level gauge – Displacer type level indicator using torque tube – Air purge type level indicator – Capacitive conductive level indicator – ultrasonic level gauge – Radiation absorption method – Laser method used for level indication. Fiber optic level sensor – Level switch – Measurement of level of dry materials – Level measurement using strain gauges - Level transmitterPressure Measurement: Definition and units, Different pressure measurement, U-tube manometers, Bourden tube pressure gauges, Bellows Diaphragms and Capsules – Dead weight tester, Vacuum Measurement – McLeod gauge, Pirani gauge & ionization gauge, Differential pressure transmitter for pressure measurement, Fiber optic pressure sensor.Specific gravity measurement, Humidity measurements, speed measurement, Torque measurement, Acceleration measurement.Temperature Measurement: Mercury in glass thermometer, Mercury in steel thermometer, Gas and Vapour Pressure Thermometer, Bimetal, Radiation pyrometer, Optical pyrometer, PTC & NTC – Thermistor, Solid State Temperature Transducers, Resistance Temperature Detector, Types, Thermocouple – industrial thermocouples, thermopile.Viscosity Measurement: Saybolt’s viscometer – Redwood viscometer.
Part I : General Knowledge, Current Affairs & Renaissance in Kerala
Sec 9
General Knowledge and Current AffairsAwakening Through LiteratureSocio-Religious reform MovementsStruggles and Social RevoltsLeaders Of RenaissanceLiterary FiguresRole Of Press In RenaissanceTowards A New SocietyWomen And Social ChangeSalient Features of Indian ConstitutionSocial Welfare Legislations and Programmes
Part II (a): Technical Mathematics
Sec 10
I.Matrices – Identification of Matrices, matrix operations, adjoint and inverse.II.Determinants – Evaluation of second and third order, minors and cofactors, solutions of simultaneous linear equation in three unknown using Cramer’s rule.III.Binomial Series – Expansions using Binomial theorem.IV.Trigonometric functions – Signs of functions in each quadrant. Trigonometric values of angles, properties of trigonometric functions, applications of the identities sin (A ± B), cos (A ± B) and tan (A ± B).V.Coordinate geometry – Equations to a straight line – slope-intercept form, intercept form, Angle between two lines, condition for two lines to be perpendicular, parallel.VI.Differentiation – Limits and continuity, derivatives of functions, equation to tangents and normals. Maxima and minima of functions of one variable.VII.Integration of functions – Integration of different types of functions.VIII.Applications of integration – Area bounded by a curve and X or Y axis, solutions of differential equations using the method of variable separable, solutions of linear differential equations of first order.
Part II (c): Basic Mechanical Engineering
Sec 11
The importance of IC Engines: Definition, classification – two stroke engines, four stroke engines, working of two stroke engines and four stroke engines with the help of line sketches, comparison between two stroke and four stroke engines, comparison between petrol and diesel engines, function of fly wheel, clutch, gearbox, propeller shaft and differential in power transmission, explain with sketch the working of differential, briefly explain power transmission of 4 wheel vehicle with line diagram.The importance of Power Plants: Introduction, classification of power plants – working of hydroelectric power plant with schematic sketches – working of thermal (Steam and Diesel) power plant with schematic sketches – working of nuclear power plant with schematic sketches.
Technical
100 Marks
Assistant Engineer Civil ||| Assistant Engineer Hydrology
Recruitment by Kerala PSC for Assistant Engineer positions in Civil and Hydrology roles across various state government departments, including Kerala State Housing Board, Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, Kerala Small Scale Industries Development Corporation Limited, and Ground Water Department.
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GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING
Sec 1
active and passive earth pressurescompactionconsolidationcritical hydraulic gradientEffective stress principlefundamental definitions, relationship and interrelationshipsliquefaction of soilMohr- Coulomb theoryOrigin of soilspermeability and compressibility of soilsSeepage forcessettlement componentsshear strengthsoil classificationthree-phase system
SURVEYING
Sec 2
aerial photogrammetryAstronomical surveyingbearingChain surveyingCompass surveyingcoordinate systemErrors and adjustmentshorizontal and vertical curveshydrographic surveyingImportance of surveyingLevelingmap projectionsmapping conceptsmeasurements of distance and directionsthree-point problemtwo-point problemprinciples and classificationsrefraction and curvature correctionstacheometrytheodolite traversing
FLUID MECHANICS AND IRRIGATION ENGINEERING
Sec 3
Applications of momentum and Bernoulli’s equationaquifersBuoyancycanal liningConcept of boundary layer and its growthcritical depth in open channel flowcritical flow and gradually varied flow in channelsDimensional analysis and hydraulic modelingdrag and lift on bodiesduty and deltaEnergy lossequation of continuityflow netfriction factorhydraulic jumphydraulic jump and its applicationshydraulic structuresHydrographkharif and rabi cropslaminar and turbulent flow through pipesmost efficient section of channelsnotches and weirsOrifices and mouthpiecespipe networksprinciple of conservation of mass, momentum, energy and corresponding equationsProperties of fluidsreservoir lossesspecific energy conceptspecific yieldspillwaystability of floating and submerged bodiesstorage capacity of reservoirsstreamlinestypes of damsundistorted and distorted modelsUniform flowunit hydrographvelocity potential and stream function
STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING
Sec 4
archesBending moment and shear force in statically determinate beamsbuckling of columnclose coiled helical springscollision of elastic bodiesEuler and Rankine loadscombined and direct bending stressesbalanced and unbalanced reinforcementprestressed concreteconservation of energy and momentumCylindersdeflectionselastic constantsFlitched beamsinfluence linesmass moment of inertiaRotational motionflexural and shear stressesshear centreunsymmetrical bendingsimple harmonic motionMohr’s circleprincipal stressesStress and strain in two dimensionsslope deflectionStatic frictionrivets and jointsStrain energythin walled pressure vesselstorsion and axial stresstrussesuniform torsion
ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING
Sec 5
B.O.Dbasic unit operations and unit processes for surface water treatmentbasic unit processes and operations for water treatmentC.O.Ddistribution of waterdistribution systemsDOprimary and secondary treatmentquantity of characteristics of domestic wastewaterDrinking water standardseffluent discharge standardsfiltrationPrimary, secondary and tertiary treatment of wastewaterPrinciples of coagulation, flocculation and sedimentationQuality standardssanitationself purification of streamsquantity and characteristics of wastewatersewage treatmentsewerage systemssludge disposalUnit operations and unit processes of domestic wastewaterwater requirements
TRANSPORTAION ENGINEERING
Sec 6
classification of roadsdesign of flexible and rigid pavementsGeometric design of highwayshighway capacityintersection designballastcross-overdifferent types of turn-outsfasteningspermanent waypoints and crossingssleepersignals and markingsSignssuper elevationtesting and specifications of paving materialstheory of traffic flowTraffic characteristicstraffic signs and signal designtransition curves
FOUNDATION ENGINEERING
Sec 7
Contact pressure distribution of ultimate bearing capacity of Terzaghibearing capacity of piles and pile groupsdynamic & static formulaeload capacity of piles in sands & claysnegative skin frictionpile typesdesign aspects of footings and railsEarth pressure theorieseffect of water tablefoundation design requirementslayered soilsmachine foundationmodes of vibrationnatural frequencybearing capacityeffect of shape, water table and other factorssettlement analysis in sands & claysstress distributionfinite slopesinfinite slopesdrilling bore holespenetration testpile load test and plate load testsamplingscopeUnder—reamed pilesvibration isolationwell foundation
GENERAL KNOWLEDGE, CURRENT AFFAIRS & RENAISSANCE IN KERALA
Sec 8
General Knowledge and Current AffairsNovel, Drama, Poetry, Purogamana Sahithya Prasthanam, Nataka Prashtanam, Library movement etcSNDP Yogam, Nair Service Society, Yogakshema Sabha, Sadhu Jana Paripalana Sangham, Vaala Samudaya Parishkarani Sabha, Samathwa Samajam, Islam Dharma Paripalana Sangham, Prathyaksha Raksha Daiva Sabha, Sahodara Prasthanam etc.Malabar riots, Civil Disobedience Movement, Abstention movement etc.Upper cloth revolts.Channar agitation, Vaikom Sathyagraha, Guruvayoor Sathyagraha, Paliyam Sathyagraha. Kuttamkulam Sathyagraha, Temple Entry Proclamation, Temple Entry Act .Malyalee Memorial, Ezhava Memorial etc.Thycaud Ayya Vaikundar, Sree Narayana Guru, Ayyan Kali.Chattampi Swamikal, Brahmananda Sivayogi, Vagbhadananda, Poikayil Yohannan(Kumara Guru) Dr Palpu, Palakkunnath Abraham Malpan, Mampuram Thangal, Sahodaran Ayyappan, Pandit K P Karuppan, Pampadi John Joseph, Mannathu Padmanabhan, V T Bhattathirippad, Vakkom Abdul Khadar Maulavi, Makthi Thangal, Blessed Elias Kuriakose Chaavra, Barrister G P Pillai, TK Madhavan, Moorkoth Kumaran, C. Krishnan, K P Kesava Menon, Dr.Ayyathan Gopalan, C V Kunjuraman, Kuroor Neelakantan Namboothiripad, Velukkutty Arayan, K P Vellon, P K Chathan Master, K Kelappan, P. Krishna Pillai, A K Gopalan, T R Krishnaswami Iyer, C Kesavan. Swami Ananda Theerthan , M C Joseph, Kuttippuzha Krishnapillai and othersKodungallur Kunhikkuttan Thampuran, KeralaVarma Valiyakoyi Thampuran, Kandathil Varghese Mappila. Kumaran Asan, Vallathol Narayana Menon, Ulloor S Parameswara Iyer, G Sankara Kurup, Changampuzha Krishna Pillai, Chandu Menon, Vaikom Muhammad Basheer. Kesav Dev, Thakazhi Sivasankara Pillai, Ponkunnam Varky, S K Pottakkad and othersMalayalee, Swadeshabhimani, Vivekodayam, Mithavadi, Swaraj, Malayala Manorama, Bhashaposhini, Mathnubhoomi, Kerala Kaumudi, Samadarsi, Kesari, AI-Ameen, Prabhatham, Yukthivadi, etcIntroduction to English education - various missionary organisations and their functioning- founding of educational institutions, factories.printing press etc.Parvathi Nenmenimangalam, Arya Pallam, A V Kuttimalu Amma, Lalitha Prabhu.Akkamma Cheriyan, Anna Chandi, Lalithambika Antharjanam and othersAmendment Provisions of the ConstitutionCentre-State Relations - Legislative - Administrative and FinancialEmergency ProvisionsExecutive - Legislature - Judiciary - Both at Union and State Level. - Other Constitutional AuthoritiesFundamental Rights - Directive Principles of State Policy - Relation between Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles - Fundamental DutiesSalient features of the Constitution - Preamble- Its significance and its place in the interpretation of the ConstitutionServices under the Union and the StatesSocial Service Legislations like Right to Information Act, Prevention of atrocities against Women & Children, Food Security Act, Environmental Acts etc. and Social Welfare Programmes like Employment Guarantee Programme, Organ and Blood Donation etc.
Administrative
100 Marks
COMPUTER ASSISTANT GRADE II
Recruitment by Kerala PSC for Computer Assistant Grade II in various Universities in Kerala. The selection process includes a written test and a typing test.
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PART II: COMPUTER WORD PROCESSING, TYPING & DOCUMENT FORMATTING
Sec 1
Using internet browser, e-mail, search engines, Instant messengers, download managers, proxy settings- setting up Internet connection, browser plug-ins - using webcam.Design - Create presentation with background, logo etc. - Insert pictures and images - change position or layout of pictures - Omit background graphics from a slide - Apply 3D effects, shadows, background fill colours, textures and patterns - Crop, resize, rotate, flip an image - Convert and image to greyscale or black and white format.Slide Show Setup - Insert navigation to slides - presentations and URL 's - Apply and edit timings - Create a customized slide show.charts - types, titles & legends, saving, moving and copying between sheets.Electronic spreadsheet features - menu, cells workbook, work sheets.Entering data, text, functions - selecting cell, ranges - saving worksheet - Editing worksheet data - copying, cut & paste, inserting, deleting rows, columns, cell ranges - find and replace data - spell check.Formatting worksheet - changing column width, row height, aligning data , controlling text within a cell ,changing font size, style, applying border, Pattern styles.Formulas, functions - Entering formulas, cell references, Date and time formulas, working with range names,entering functions .Printing - print preview, headers and footers - inserting, removing page break - working with data in a list - Adding and removing sub totals - sorting - hiding and displaying data.Files and Folders - creation, copying, deleting.Icons - changing size, moving, enlarging, copying.Introduction to windows platform - mouse operations - concept of desktop, taskbar, Icons.Utilities - Paint, Word pad.Windows explorer, control panel.Zip & unzip files - rar files, virus scanning & removalFormatting documents - paragraph formatting - applying styles, header and footer, line spacing , Page layout - numbering pages - inserting section break - spell check - newspaper columns.Introduction - Word menu - Tool bar - Document - creation, editing, saving, opening .Introduction to office automation - advantages of office automation.Printing - print preview, Printer settings, printing multiple copies.Tables - creation, editing, formatting, insertion, document with tables, Mail merge and template creation.Text - editing, deleting, inserting, selection, moving, copying, converting case, doing/undoing edits.TYPING & DOCUMENT FORMATTING
PART I – GENERAL KNOWLEDGE, CURRENT AFFAIRS & RENAISSANCE IN KERALA
Sec 2
Important world, national and regional events related to the political and scientific fields, sports, cinema and literature etc.Demography – Economic and social development – Poverty alleviation – Economy and planning – etc.Geography of India – Physical features – Climate – Soils – Rivers – Famous sites – etc.History of India – Period from 1857 to 1947 – National movementGeographical Facts – Physical features – Climate – Soils – Rivers – Famous sites – etc.VagbhatanandaAyya VaikundarAyyankaliBhattathirippadBlessed Kuriakose Elias Chavara, Etc.Brahmananda Swami SivayogiChattampi SwamiDr. PalpuKumaranasanMannathu PadmanabhanPandit KaruppanPoikayil Yohannan (Kumara Guru)Sree Narayana GuruThycaud AyyaVakkom Moulavi
PART III: GENERAL ENGLISH
Sec 3
1.Types of Sentences and Interchange of Sentences10.Infinitive and Gerunds11.Tenses12.Tenses in Conditional Sentences13.Prepositions14.The Use of Correlatives15.Direct and Indirect Speech16.Active and Passive voice17.Correction of Sentences2.Different Parts of Speech3.Agreement of Verb and Subject4.Confusion of Adjectives and Adverbs5.Comparison of Adjectives6.Adverbs and Position of adverbs7.Articles - The Definite and the Indefinite Articles8.Uses of Primary and Model Auxiliary Verbs9.Tag Questions1.Singular & Plural, Change of Gender, Collective Nouns10.Spelling Test11.Idioms and their Meanings12.Translation of a sentence/proverb in to Malayalam2.Word formation from other words and use of prefix or suffix3.Compound words4.Synonyms5.Antonyms6.Phrasal Verbs7.Foreign Words and Phrases8.One Word Substitutes9.Words often confused
Technical
100 Marks
Inspector Legal Metrology
The Kerala PSC Legal Metrology Inspector Exam is organized by the Kerala Public Service Commission for the recruitment of Inspectors in Legal Metrology.
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Part I: General Knowledge, Current Affairs & Renaissance in Kerala
Sec 1
Amendment Provisions of the Constitution.Centre-State Relations - Legislative - Administrative and Financial.Emergency Provisions.Executive - Legislature - Judiciary - Both at Union and State Level. - Other Constitutional Authorities.Fundamental Rights - Directive Principles of State Policy - Relation between Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles - Fundamental Duties.GENERAL KNOWLEDGE AND CURRENT AFFAIRSAwakening Through LiteratureNovel, Drama, Poetry, Purogamana Sahithya Prasthanam, Nataka Prashtanam, Library movement etcEfforts To Reform The SocietySocio-Religious reform MovementsSNDP Yogam, Nair Service Society, Yogakshema Sabha, Sadhu Jana Paripalana Sangham, Vaala Samudaya Parishkarani Sabha, Samathwa Samajam, Islam Dharma Paripalana Sangham, Prathyaksha Raksha Daiva Sabha, Sahodara Prasthanam etc.Struggles and Social RevoltsMalabar riots, Civil Disobedience Movement, Abstention movement etc.Upper cloth revolts.Channar agitation, Vaikom Sathyagraha, Guruvayoor Sathyagraha, Paliyam Sathyagraha. Kuttamkulam Sathyagraha, Temple Entry Proclamation, Temple Entry Act .Malyalee Memorial, Ezhava Memorial etc.Leaders Of RenaissanceThycaud Ayya Vaikundar, Sree Narayana Guru, Ayyan Kali.Chattampi Swamikal, Brahmananda Sivayogi, Vagbhadananda, Poikayil Yohannan(Kumara Guru) Dr Palpu, Palakkunnath Abraham Malpan, Mampuram Thangal, Sahodaran Ayyappan, Pandit K P Karuppan, Pampadi John Joseph, Mannathu Padmanabhan, V T Bhattathirippad, Vakkom Abdul Khadar Maulavi, Makthi Thangal, Blessed Elias Kuriakose Chaavra, Barrister G P Pillai, TK Madhavan, Moorkoth Kumaran, C. Krishnan, K P Kesava Menon, Dr.Ayyathan Gopalan, C V Kunjuraman, Kuroor Neelakantan Namboothiripad, Velukkutty Arayan, K P Vellon, P K Chathan Master, K Kelappan, P. Krishna Pillai, A K Gopalan, T R Krishnaswami Iyer, C Kesavan. Swami Ananda Theerthan , M C Joseph, Kuttippuzha Krishnapillai and othersLiterary FiguresKodungallur Kunhikkuttan Thampuran, KeralaVarma Valiyakoyi Thampuran, Kandathil Varghese Mappila. Kumaran Asan, Vallathol Narayana Menon, Ulloor S Parameswara Iyer, G Sankara Kurup, Changampuzha Krishna Pillai, Chandu Menon, Vaikom Muhammad Basheer. Kesav Dev, Thakazhi Sivasankara Pillai, Ponkunnam Varky, S K Pottakkad and othersRole Of Press In RenaissanceMalayalee, Swadeshabhimani, Vivekodayam, Mithavadi, Swaraj, Malayala Manorama, Bhashaposhini, Mathnubhoomi, Kerala Kaumudi, Samadarsi, Kesari, AI-Ameen, Prabhatham, Yukthivadi, etcTowards A New SocietyIntroduction to English education - various missionary organisations and their functioning- founding of educational institutions, factories.printing press etc.Women And Social ChangeParvathi Nenmenimangalam, Arya Pallam, A V Kuttimalu Amma, Lalitha Prabhu.Akkamma Cheriyan, Anna Chandi, Lalithambika Antharjanam and othersSalient Features of Indian ConstitutionSalient features of the Constitution - Preamble- Its significance and its place in the interpretation of the Constitution.Services under the Union and the States.Social Service Legislations like Right to Information Act, Prevention of atrocities against Women & Children, Food Security Act, Environmental Acts etc. and Social Welfare Programmes like Employment Guarantee Programme, Organ and Blood Donation etc.Social Welfare Legislations and Programmes
Part II c: Mathematics
Sec 2
Coding and Decoding, Classification, Letter and Number Series, order and Sequence, Clock and CalendarNumbers, Simplification, Percentage, Interest, Profit and Loss, Work and Time, Time and Distance, MensurationApplications of Differentiation: - Derivative as Rate of change, velocity and acceleration, Related Rates, Maxima and MinimaApplications of Integration: - Area and VolumeMatrices, Determinants and Systems of Linear Equations, Permutations and Combinations
Part II a: Physics
Sec 3
Common devices used to measure physical quantities – screw gauge, vernier calipers, common banlance, spherometer, barometer.Measurement, Units, Systems of Units – CGS , MKS, SI Units.Physical quantities – fundamental and derived types, Dimensions of physical quantities, Dimensional analysis, Order of magnitude, Significant figures,Uncertainties in measurements-Types of errors, random and systematic errors, absolute, relative and percentage errors, combination of errors, Fitting data to curves, Least-square fit.Atomic structure – Bohr model, Energy levels and Atomic spectra, Spectral Series-Balmer, Paschen, Brackett, Pfund Series.Laser – electromagnetic radiation, induced and spontaneous emission, induced absorption, population inversion, optical pumping, Ruby Laser, He-Ne Laser.Light propagation, Reflection, Mirrors – different types, Focus, Focal length, Mirror equation,Microscope – Simple and Compound, Telescope – Reflecting and Refracting types, Aberration – Spherical and Chromatic.Photoelectric effect – work function, Einstein's explanation.Polarisation of light – Polarised and unpolarised waves, polaroids, Malu's law, Polarisation by scattering, optical activity.Refraction, Lenses – different types, Lens equation, Dispersion – prism,Scattering – Rayleigh and Raman scattering, Color of sky, color of sun during sunrise and sunset.Superposition principle, Interference, Newton's rings, Michelson interferometer, Diffraction- Fresnel and Franhaufer diffraction, Grating, Resolving power microscopes, telescopes and grating.Alternating current – Peak, average and RMS values, impendence, inductive, capacitive and series LCR circuits.Circuits- Voltage and current sources, Kirchoff's laws, Thevenin's and Norton's theorems, Maximum power tranfer theorem, Wheatston's principle and applications.Digital Electronics – binary number system, boolean algebra, D' Morgan's theorem, logic gates. basic and universal gates.Electomagnetic Induction- Faraday's law, Self induction and Mutual induction, Inductors, Tranformer.Electricity - Charge, Coulomb's law, Field, Gauss's theorem and applications, Potential, distribution of charges, Poisson and Laplace's equation.Electronics – conductors, insulators and semiconductors, intrinsic and extrinsic semi conductors, pn junction, Diodes- Types, Rectifiers using semiconductor diodes, Zener diode and voltage regulation.Fields in matter- dielectric polarization, polarizability, capacitors.Galvanometer, ammeter, voltmeter, multimeter, potentiometer.Magnetism- magnetic field, Biot-Savart law, Lorentz force, Ampere's circuital theorem and applications.Steady current- Ohm's law, Resistance and Resistivity.Transistor – types, transistor action, different transistor configurations- CE and CB configurations - characteristics, biasing and operating point, Amplifiers – current, voltage and power amplifiers, Oscillators – Heartley, Colpitts and RC phase shift oscillator.Elasticity, stress, strain, Hooke's law, modulus of elasticity - types and applications, Bending of beams, torsion, torsional oscillations.Fluids – Fluid pressure, buoyancy, Archimide's principle, Equation of continuity, Bernoulle's principle and applications.Gravitation law, gravitational and inertial mass, Kepler's law, acceleration due to gravity, satellites- types, orbital velocity, escape velocity, time period.Heat – temperature, temperature scales, heat transport- coduction, convection and radiation. Black body, emissivity, Wein's displacement law, Stefan's law.Ideal gases- gas laws, Charle's law, Boyle's law, ideal gas equation, Avogadro's law.Mechanical equilibrium – concurrent forces, translational and rotational equilibrium, moment bar.Motion in 1-, 2- and 3-dimensions, displacement, velocity, speed, uniform and non-uniform motion, acceleration, Equations of motion for uniformly accelerated bodies, projectile motion, circular motionNewtons laws of motion, mass, force, work, energy, power.Phase transitions- first and second order tansitions, latent heat, specific heat.Rigid body dynamics – center of mass, moment of inertia, centre of gravity.Rotational motion, angular momentum, torque, couple.Surface tension, capillarity, viscosity, Newton's law, Stoke's fomula, Poiseuille's equation – applications.Thermodynamic processes – isothermal, adiabatic, isobaric, isochoric, Laws of thermodynamics- first and second laws, entropy.
Part II b: Chemistry
Sec 4
Fuels-Calorific value, Determination of calorific value of solid and liquid fuel by Bomb Calorimeter.Nanomaterials- Definition, Classification, Synthesis-Sol gel method, Hydrothermal technique, Properties of Nanomaterials - optical, magnetic and thermal properties with examples, Carbon Nanotubes-synthesis, properties and applications.Polymers- Preparation and applications of Bakelite, Polythene, PVC, PMMA, Nylon-66, Neoprene. Conducting Polymers- mechanism and applications, polyaniline, polypyrrole.Beer-Lambert’s Law, UV-visible spectroscopy-principle and applications.Chromatographic Methods- Basic principles of column chromatography, thin layer chromatography, Gas Chromatography and HPLC.Elementary idea of XRD, Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), Transmission ElectronMicroscopy (TEM).Proton NMR spectroscopy-Principle, Chemical Shift and applicationsThermal Analysis-TGA, DTA-principle and applications.