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Technical
100 Marks
Technician Grade II (Boiler Operator)
The Kerala Public Service Commission conducts recruitment for the post of Technician Grade II (Boiler Operator) in various departments, such as the Kerala Co-operative Milk Marketing Federation Ltd.
90m
11s
#kerala-psc#boiler-operator#technician#mechanical-engineering
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MODULE III: DRAUGHT
Sec 1
Advantages of mechanical draughtArtificial draughtClassification of draughtCondition for maximum discharge through a chimneyDefinition of draughtDetermination of a height of a chimney to produce a given total static draughtDraught lossesEfficiency of a chimneyForced and balanced draughtFunctions of a chimneyInduced draughtNatural draughtPower required to drive a fanSteam jet draught
MODULE II: BOILER MOUNTINGS AND ACCESSORIES
Sec 2
Air pre-heatersAn attachment for inspector's test gaugeBlow off cockEconomisersFeed check valveFeed pumpsFusible plugInjectorsManholePressure gaugeSafety valvesSteam boiler mountingsSteam stop valveSuperheatersWater level indicators
MODULE I: STEAM BOILERS
Sec 3
Babcock & Wilcox longitudinal drum water tube boilers (Straight tube type water tube boiler)Classification of boilersCochran BoilersFunction of a BoilerHorizontal Return Tubular boilersIntegral furnace boilerLancashire and Cornish boilersLocomotive boilersMulti-tubular fire tube boilers: Economic boilersScotch Marine fire tube boilerStirling boilers (Bent tube type water tube boiler)Terms commonly employed in connection with boilersVertical boilersWaste heat boilersWater tube boilers
MODULE IV: PERFORMANCE OF BOILERS
Sec 4
Boiler house instrumentsBoiler house recordsBoiler performanceBoiler trialEquivalent evaporationEvaporation
MODULE VI: FUEL
Sec 5
Bomb calorimeterCalorific value of fuelsCalorific value of gaseous fuelCalorific value of gaseous fuelsCalorific value of liquid fuelsClassification of fuelsExperimental determination of calorific value of a fuelHydrocarbonsLiquid fuelsSolid fuels
MODULE VII: COMBUSTION OF FUELS
Sec 6
Calculation of heat lossesCombustion of a fuelDetermination of air leakage in boiler fluesDetermination of air supplied from volumetric analysis of the flue gasesDetermination of the gas analysis by mass and by volumeExcess airFlue gas analysisMinimum quantity of air required for complete combustion of 1 kg of solid or liquid fuel
MODULE IX: BOILER WATER TREATMENTS
Sec 7
Chemical TreatmentHeat TreatmentMechanical Treatment
MODULE V: PROPERTIES OF STEAM
Sec 8
Conditions of steamConservation of formDry saturated steam and wet steamEffect of pressure on the boiling point of waterMethods of determination of dryness fraction of steamProperties of steamSaturated steamSuper-saturated steamSuperheated steam
General Knowledge
Sec 9
Demography – Social and economic development – Poverty alleviation – Economy and planning – etc.Geography of India – Physical features – Climate – Soils – Rivers – Famous sites – etc.Geographical facts – Physical features – Climate – Soils – Rivers – Famous sites – etc.History of India – Period from 1857 to 1947 – National movementSree Narayana Guru, Chattampi Swamikal, Brahmananda Sivayogi, Vagbhatananda, Thycaud Ayya, Ayya Vaikundar, Poikayil Yohannan (Kumara Guru), Mannathu Padmanabhan, Pandit Karuppan, Ayyankali, Dr. Palpu, V.T. Bhattathirippad, Kumaranasan, Kuriakose Elias Chavara, Vakkam Moulavi, Blessed etc.
MODULE VIII: UNITS OF MEASUREMENT
Sec 10
Important measurements - PressureImportant measurements - TemperatureMechanical equivalent of heatPyrometersQuantity of heatSystems of unitsUnits of energyUnits of forceUnits of length, area and volumeUnits of massUnits of work and powerVolume
Current Affairs
Sec 11
Important world, national, and regional events related to the political and scientific fields, sports, cinema, literature etc.
Medical
100 Marks
Treatment Organizer Grade II
The Kerala Public Service Commission (KPSC) conducts the Treatment Organizer Grade II Exam for recruitment in the Health Services Department.
90m
1s
#kerala-psc#health-services#medical#omr-exam
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General Knowledge, Current Affairs & Renaissance in Kerala
Sec 1
Important world, national and regional events related to the political and scientific fields, sports, cinema and literature etcDemographyEconomic and social developmentEconomy and planningGeography of India – ClimateGeography of India – Famous sitesGeography of India – Physical featuresGeography of India – RiversGeography of India – SoilsHistory of India – National movementHistory of India – Period from 1857 to 1947Poverty alleviationGeographical Facts – ClimateGeographical Facts – Famous sitesGeographical Facts – Physical featuresGeographical Facts – RiversGeographical Facts – SoilsAyya VaikundarAyyankaliBhattathirippadBlessed Kuriakose Elias ChavaraBrahmananda Swami SivayogiChattampi SwamiDr. PalpuKumaranasanMannathu PadmanabhanPandit KaruppanPoikayil Yohannan (Kumara Guru)Sree Narayana GuruThycaud AyyaVagbhatanandaVakkom Moulavi
Technical
100 Marks
Sub Engineer (Electrical)
Recruitment by Kerala PSC for the post of Sub Engineer (Electrical) in Kerala State Electricity Board, assessing candidates on essential technical skills and knowledge in electrical engineering, electronics, and general knowledge.
120m
3s
#kerala-psc#electrical-engineering#electronics-engineering#kseb#sub-engineer
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PART I: ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
Sec 1
Synchronous generator-characteristics and parallel operation of alternators-voltage regulation-synchronous motors -single phase induction motors -fractional horse power motors-transformer principle-testing of transformers-special purpose transformers-principles of induction motors-speed control of induction motors-theory of measuring instrument-measurement of power and energy-measurement of R,L,C-commercial measuring instrument-CRO and transducersAC through R, L and C- voltage, current, power, P. F in pure resistive, inductive, capacitive, single phase circuits- active, reactive and apparent power, Q- factor, Resonance in R- L- C circuits- parallel AC single phase circuits- vector, phasor method, resonance in parallel circuit- Q- factor.Generation of alternating voltage and current- instantaneous values of voltage and current, Simple and complete waveforms, Definition of cycle, frequency, time period, amplitude value, average value, R. M. S value, form factor, peak factor, phase difference, relation between frequency, poles and speed.Generation of poly phase voltage- advantages, Phase sequence. Interconnection of three- phases, star and delta connection. Relation between phase and line voltages and current in star and delta- power in three- phase system in star and delta. Power, current and power factor in a three- phase balanced system. Balanced and unbalanced three- phase system. Balanced star- delta and delta- star conversion, Three- phase power measurement- single, three and two- watt meter methods.Circuits- Ohm’s law- series, parallel, series- parallel circuits.Electric current, Voltage, Resistance- Definition and units, Laws of resistance- Sp: resistance- Conductance and Conductivity, Effect of temperature on resistance- Temp. coefficient.Heating effect of electric current- Joules lawNetwork theorems- Kirchoff’s Law, Super position theorem, Thevenin’s theorem, Norton theorem- Electric power and Energy in DC circuits, their units etc.Absolute and relative permeability, Field strength magnetizing force, flux and flux density, Relation between flux density and magnetizing force, B. H. curve, Methods of magnetization.Capacitor and Capacitance- Capacitance of an isolated sphere, spherical capacitor and parallel plate capacitor, variable capacitors, capacitors in series and parallel, Energy stored in a capacitor.Electric field, Field strength, Electrostatic Induction- Electric flux density- potential and potential difference- potential of a charged sphere- Equipotential surfaces, Potential gradient- Breakdown voltage and dielectric strength.Faraday’s Laws of Electrolysis, Electroplating, primary and secondary cells, comparison of lead acid and alkaline cells, Initial charging and commissioning of new batteries, Charging methods, Ampere hour, and Watt hour efficiencies, Galvanizing and Anodizing, Extraction of zinc and aluminium, field application of Electrolysis.Force on a current carrying conductor in a magnetic field- Magnetizing force of a long straight conductor, long solenoid.Magnetic circuit- magnetomotive force, reluctance, Ampereturns, Permeanence, Reluctivity. Comparison of magnetic and electrical circuits- Faraday’s laws of electromagnetic induction- direction of induced emf and current, statically and dynamically induced emf. Expression for dynamically and statically induced emf, self and mutual inductance, Coefficient of coupling, Energy stored in a magnetic field.Static electricity- Absolute and relative permittivity of a medium, Dielectric constant- Laws of electrostatics.Armature reaction- effects- commutation- methods of improving commutation. Generator characteristics . critical field resistance and critical speed- uses of DC generators.Basic electro magnetic laws- EMF generation in a rotating machine- production of torque- concepts of electric machines- common features of electric machines- types of electrical machines- torque balance- power losses and efficiency- methods of ventilation and cooling machines.DC motor principle- back emf- voltage equation- torque equation- Types of motors- motor characteristics for DC shunt, series and compound motors. Factors controlling motor speed- methods of speed control of shunt, series and compound motors. Starting of DC motors- Starters Types and necessity.Principle and working of a practical generator and construction details- commutator assembly- emf equation- classification of generators based on methods of excitations, Armature windings- equalizer connections.Testing of DC motors- losses in DC machines- determination of efficiency- Swineborne test- advantages and disadvantages.Define estimate- essential elements- calculation of conductor size- current rating of copper and aluminium cables- simple core- wiring accessories- layout preparation, wiring, diagram and estimates for house, office building, schools, cinema theatre.Define installation scheme for 2 large industry.Define terms used in illumination- Laws of illumination- various lighting schemes- illumination level for various places- space height ratio- utilization factor- Depreciation factor- Maintenance factor- Design of lighting schemes for various rooms- arrangements of lamps- design of flood lighting schemes. Types of lamps- incandescent- gas filled lamps, advantages over vacuum lamps- types of gases used- Arc lamps- Principle and uses- Hlaogen lamps- CFL working and uses- discharge lamps- sodium lamps- HMPV and LMPV lamps- neon lamps- fluorescent lamps and the field application of each.Designs of ratings of back- up fuse, ACBS, MCCB, busbar, cables, capacitor banks, generator, change over mechanism, transformer etc as per rules.Earthing- purpose- I. S. rules regarding earthing- Types of earthing, rules regarding power circuit wiring- estimates and cost of materials regarding wiring pump set in single phase and three- phase systems- estimation and costing of control panel and wiring of small workshops- estimate and costing of service connection wiring using U G cables and O H lines. Mechanical aspects of O H lines- electrical aspects of O H lines, Types of U G cables.Extension of overhead lines- estimate and cost for extending single phase low tension distribution lines- three phase distribution lines- street lighting using O H lines- U G cables- estimate and costing of 11 kV OH line extension.Sub-station- I E rules regarding spacing of conductor- distance from building etc- materials used for erecting 11 kV sub-station- preparation of the distribution sub- station- 4 pole mounted sub- station- P length mounted sub- stations.Electrical power generation-economic power-power factor improvement-transmission line elements-underground cables-sag in transmission lines-distribution system(ac and dc)Short circuit current calculation and fuses-circuit breakers-relays-protection of alternators, transformers, transmission line- earthing and lightning arrestersConcepts of ocean energy- concepts of wave energy- methods hybrid cycles- physical principles- fixed devices and floating devices.Conventional sources of energy- non conventional source of energyDescription of photovoltaic effect- Electro characteristics- Application of solar energy devices.Wind energy basics- classifications- wind energy turbines- conversion of wind energy to electrical energy brief idea. Application of wind energy devices.Electric drives- classification of electric drives- group, individual and multimotor drives- matching the drive with load- basic classes of duty- continuous- short time- intermittent periods duty, selection of electric drives- steel mills, paper mills, cement mills.Electric traction- system of electric traction- direct electric traction- diesel electric traction- merits and demerits- factors affecting specific energy consumption.Mechanical features of electric motor- frame size- relation between speed and frame size- types of enclosures.Traction motors- DC and AC motors- properties and characteristics- control of DC motors- series parallel control systems of electric traction- DC single and three phase systems of supply- brief description.Electric heating and welding- advantages and types of electric heating- properties of resistance heating materials- design of heating elements- Resistance ovens- methods of temperature controls.Electric welding- types- resistance welding- spot welding- pre welding- seam welding- electric arc welding- electrical properties of negative resistance- types of arc welding- requirements of welding generators and transformers- use of reactor for control of welding current- third brush and bipolar welding generators- description.Induction heating- Principle- factors affecting induction heating- induction furnace- coren type and core less type- high frequency eddy current heating- dielectric heating- equivalent circuit- loss angle application of dielectric heating- Arc furnace- direct and indirect types.
PART II: ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING
Sec 2
A.C. through resistors, inductors and capacitors, Q-factor of a coil, resonance in R-L-C -Series & parallel circuits, inductive reactance, capacitive reactance and impedanceDemodulation and Radio Receivers, Antennas,Microwave Communication, Satellite Communication, Fiber Optic communication, Mobile Communication.Modulation AM, FM, & PM, Radio Transmitters,Number systems & Digital Circuits, Boolean algebra, Introduction to logic theory, switching functions AND, OR, NOT,NAND NOR, EXOR operations, Logic families, Combinational Logic Circuits, Sequential Logic Circuits, Operational amplifiers(Circuits, Applications)Memories, Programmable Logic Devices.Resistor, capacitors , inductors, transformers (Types and their applications),basic network theorems, fundamentals of alternating current (Define waveform, time period, frequency and amplitude, phase difference, r.m.s. value, average value)Conductors, insulators & semiconductors, intrinsic & extrinsic semiconductorsDiodes & Rectifiers, different types of diodes, transistors, UJT,FET, integrated circuit, opto electronic devices, Power devices – SCR, diac & triac,Transistor Amplifiers : methods of inter stage coupling, tuned voltage amplifier, Audio power amplifiers, feed back amplifiers, Oscillators and Multi vibrators, Schmitt trigger, wave shaping circuits.Flow chart, Algorithm, Data Processing and Programming MethodologyFunctions of hardware and software components,provisions of windows o s and word processing,working of memory and input – output devices,Micro Controller Architecture, Micro Controllers-interrupts & operation,Micro Controller Programming, Micro Controller Interfacing & Applications.Power electronics: Power control devices, Converters and inverters , Speed control of machines, Programmable LogiControllers, Voltage Regulators and Power Supplies.
PART III : GENERAL KNOWLEDGE, CURRENT AFFAIRS & RENAISSANCE IN KERALA
Sec 3
Current AffairsDemography- Economic and Social Development-Poverty Alleviation-Economy and Planning- EtcGeography of India- Physical Features- Climate-Soils- Rivers- Famous Sites – EtcHistory of India- Period from 1857 to 1947- National Movement- Etc.Geographical Facts- Physical Features- Climate-Soils- Rivers- Famous Sites – EtcBrahmananda 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
Administrative
100 Marks
Municipal Secretary Grade III
Recruitment by Kerala PSC for Municipal Secretary Grade III in Urban Affairs Department. The examination is an Objective Type Test (OMR Valuation).
75m
10s
#kerala-psc#municipal-secretary#urban-affairs#administrative#degree-level
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Mental Ability and Test of Reasoning
Sec 1
Alphabetical Arrangement of WordsAnalogyAntonymCalculation & LogicClassificationCoding & DecodingCommon Sense TestDate and CalendarNumber Series & Letter SeriesOdd Man OutSense of DirectionSynonym
Social Welfare Schemes & Measures
Sec 2
Andhodya Anna YojanaBalika Samridhi YojanaBharat NirmanGuarantee Programme etc;Indira Awaas YojanaIntegrated Child Development SchemeJawahar Rozgar YojanaMahila Samridhi YojanaMantri Adarsh Gram YojanaNational Food for Work ProgrammeNRDPNREGPPrime Minister’s Rozgar YojanaRural Development PradhanRural Landless Employment Rozgar YojanaSamagra Awaas YojanaSampoorna GrameenValmiki Ambedkar Awaas Yojana
Constitution of India and Civil Rights
Sec 3
Apex CourtsAtrocities against women and Scheduled Castes and Scheduled TribesBasic FactsCitizenshipComptroller and Auditor GeneralDirective PrincipleFeaturesFundamental Rights & DutiesHuman RightsHuman Rights CommissionImportant AmendmentsInformation CommissionLegislation against Child LabourLegislatureLokayuktaOmbudsmanOther Important OfficesPublic Service CommissionsRight to EducationRight to InformationSocial AuditState ExecutiveUnion GovernmentUnion TerritoriesWomen EmpowermentWomen’s Commission
Quantitative Aptitude
Sec 4
AreaCalendarClocksEtc.H.C.F & L.C.MInterestNumbersPercentageProblems on AgeRatio & ProportionsSimplificationTest of DivisibilityTime & DistanceTime & WorkTrainsVolume
Facts about India
Sec 5
ClimateDemography and PlanningEconomic and Social DevelopmentEconomyEtcFamous SitesGeography of IndiaNational MovementPeriod from 1857 to 1947Physical FeaturesPoverty AlleviationRiversSoils
General Science
Sec 6
Common Scientific FactsImportant Scientific PhenomenaOther basic facts in the field of Science.
Information Technology and Cyber Laws
Sec 7
Cyber LawsFundamentals of ComputersInternet
Facts about Kerala
Sec 8
Geographical FactsAyya VaikundarAyyankaliBlessed Kuriakose Elias ChavaraBrahmananda Swami SivayogiChattampi SwamyDr. PalpuKumaranasanMannathu PadmanabhanPandith KaruppanPoikayil Yohannan (Kumara Guru)Sree Narayana GuruThycaud AyyaVagbhatanandaVakkam MoulaviT.V.BhattathirippadRenaissance of Kerala
General English
Sec 9
Active and Passive VoiceComparison of AdjectivesConfusing Adjectives and AdverbsCorrect usage of ArticlesCorrection in SentencesDirect and Indirect SpeechPrepositionsSubject and Verb AgreementAntonymsGenderIdioms and their meaningsOne word SubstitutesProblem concerning wordsSingular and PluralSynonyms
Current Affairs
Sec 10
Important World, National and Regional Events related to the Political and Scientific fields, Sports, Cinema and Literature etc.
Banking
100 Marks
Chief Internal Auditor
Recruitment by Kerala Public Service Commission for the post of Chief Internal Auditor in Kerala State Electricity Board.
120m
5s
#kerala-psc#chief-internal-auditor#finance#accounting#auditing
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Cost accounting
Sec 1
Allocation of CostsBreak Even and cost volume profit analysisBudgeting, Standard Costing and Variance AnalysisClassification of CostsCost centresFull and Direct CostingJoint products and by-productsRelevant costs for decision makingVarious methods of Costing
Financial and Management Accounting
Sec 2
Analysis of financial statementsFunds Flow Analysis and Cash Flow AnalysisInter firm comparisons and Trend analysisStructure and contents of financial statementsUsing ratios to understand the status and performance of an organization
Appraisal of Project
Sec 3
Appraisal for term loan and Working capital financingBill financeCapital Budgeting Decisionscash creditCommercial appraisalCost of ProjectEconomic appraisalFactoringFinance LeverageFinancial appraisalForfeitinglines of creditMeans of FinanceNon fund based creditsoverdraftstructureTechnical appraisalTerm Loansworking capital finance
Financial Markets
Sec 4
Capital Market and new money market instrumentsCurrency DerivativesCurrency forwardsCurrency futuresCurrency optionsPricingTrading strategiesFinancial investors and companiesForward and FuturesMarket playersMoney MarketGrowth of money market in India, its structure and institutional developmentsOptionsSignificance of capital marketStructure Market DerivativesSwapsSwaptionsTerm structure and pricing principlesTrading Strategies
Financial Management
Sec 5
Cost of Capitalmethods of computing cost of capitalCapital structure planningCapital structure theoriesMM approachNet income approachNet operating income approachTraditional approachAccounting rate of returnCapital budgeting processCapital rationingEstimation of cash flowsIRRNPV methodPayback periodProject evaluation techniques
Technical
100 Marks
Computer Operator
Recruitment by Kerala PSC for the post of Computer Operator.
120m
8s
#kerala-psc#computer-science#it-skills#programming#web-technologies
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Operating System and System Software
Sec 1
Access MethodsAllocation of FramesAssembly Language statementsBatch SystemsCode optimizationCompliersContiguous AllocationCPU SchedulingDemand PagingDirectory StructureDisk SchedulingDisk StructureDistributed Systems and Real –Time SystemsFIFOFile Systemforward reference problemGrammarsI/O interfaceI/O SystemsLanguage processingLanguage specificationLinkersLoadersLogical and Physical Address Spacemacro callMacro Definitionmacro featuresMulti-levelMulti-level feedbackMulti-programmed Batched SystemsOperating System ServicesPage Replacement AlgorithmsPagingParsing techniquesPCBPersonal Computer SystemsPhases of compilerPhases of language processorProcess ManagementProcess SchedulingProtectionRRScanningSegmentationSJFStorage ManagementSwappingsyntactic structure of languageSystem CallsSystem ProgramsSystem software and application softwareThrashing and Demand SegmentationTime-Sharing Systemstwo pass assemblers and single passVirtual Memory
Linux Administration
Sec 2
Administering User AccountsAutomating ScriptsChecking versionsChoosing Media for backupConfiguring DHCP Server and ClientConfiguring NFS ClientConfiguring NIS Server and NIS ClientConfiguring X Server – Setting Display Resolution and Changing Video Card TypeCreating a Backup PlanCreating Samba UsersDevice FilesDevice InformationEditing Network ConfigurationExamining the boot processExploring Run-levelsGRUB ConfigurationHardware Abstraction LayerHardware Device InstallationInstalling & Configuring NFS ServerInstalling and Managing Terminals and ModemsInstalling new modulesInstalling SambaInstalling software from sourceInstalling Sound, Network and Other cardsLinux Disk ManagementMaintaining the File SystemManaging ModulesManaging ProcessesManual DevicesMeasuring Memory UsageModules- Kernel Module ToolsMonitoring I/O ActivityNFS OverviewPerformance Monitoring ToolsChecking supported HardwareConfiguring the InstallationCreating the Boot DiskExploring ComponentsPackage InstallationPartitioning the Hard DiskStarting the InstallationUsing Disk DruidStarting Samba Server and Connecting to Samba ClientTCP/IP NetworkingTime KeepingUnderstanding and Setting up Network Interface Card (NIC)Understanding backup MethodsUnderstanding the Root Accountusing Automount ServicesUsing Backup ToolsUsing Package ManagerViewing Running Tasksworking with Gateways and RoutersWorking with Group Accounts
Database Management System
Sec 3
aggregationBCNFcandidate keycheckpointsConcepts of Super KeyConcurrency controllocking Techniques for concurrency controlTime stamping protocols for concurrency controldata base language and interfacesdata independencedata integritydata models schema and instancesDatabase system concepts and architecturedeadlock handlingER model conceptsFunctional dependenciesGeneralizationintegrity constraintslog based recoveryNormal forms: first, second, third, fourth and fifth normal formsnormalization using functional dependencies, multi-valued dependencies, and joint dependenciesprimary keyRecoverabilityRecovery from transaction failuresRelational algebraRelational calculusRelational data model conceptsSerializability of schedulesSQLSQL commandsSQL operatorsTablesTesting of SerializabilityTransaction systemviews and indexes
Data Structures and Algorithms
Sec 4
Algorithms – Analysis of algorithmsAlgorithms – Graph algorithmsAlgorithms – order notationsAlgorithms – Searching algorithmsAlgorithms – Sorting algorithmsData structures – ArraysData structures – GraphsData structures – Linked ListsData structures – QueuesData structures – SetsData structures – StacksData structures – TablesData structures – Trees
Web Technologies
Sec 5
Application ServersBasic text markupAlignment of textBackground imagesColorFont propertiesIntroductionLevels of style sheetsList propertiesProperty value formsSelector formsStyle specification formatstagsThe box modelDocument structureDocument type definitionsDynamic Documents with JavaScriptElements Access in Java ScriptEvents and Event HandlingFormsFramesHigher Level ProtocolsHTTPHypertext LinksImagesInternetArraysConstructorsControl statementsErrors in scriptFunctionsObject creation and modificationPattern matching using regular expressionsPrimitives, operations, and expressionsScreen output and keyboard inputSyntactic characteristicsJavaScript and HTML DocumentsListsMIMENamespacesSecurityTCP/IPThe Document Object ModelURLsWeb Browsers and Web ServersWeb Search EnginesWeb servicesWWWXHTMLXMLXML processorsXML schemas
Programming Languages
Sec 6
arraysclassesControl statementsData typesexception handlingFile I/Ofunctionsinheritanceinterfaces and packages (C++ and JAVA)Iteration statementsobjectsOperatorspointerspolymorphismreferencesstrings
Computer Organization
Sec 7
Basic Structure of computersBoolean algebra and logic gatescomponents and peripherals - hardware and software faultsI/O organizationMemory systemmethods of minimization of logic functionsProcessing unitSoftware InstallationStandard I/O interfacesTrouble shooting of computers
Computer Networks
Sec 8
basic utilitiesComponents for network and internet communicationsconfigurationDHCPdifferent protocolsDNSIP addressingISO-OSINATSecurity issues in networkTCP/IP - Layered architectureverification and trouble shooting of components
Administrative
100 Marks
PERSONNEL OFFICER
Recruitment by Kerala Public Service Commission for the post of Personnel Officer in the Kerala Co-operative Milk Marketing Federation Limited.
90m
2s
#kerala-psc#personnel-officer#hr#administrative#post-graduate-level
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PART II
Sec 1
General Knowledge, Current Affairs & Renaissance in Kerala
PART I
Sec 2
Functions of Personnel Management - Personnel PoliciesGrievance Redressal - Employee Attrition - Retention Strategies - Contemporary Challenges in HR.Job Analysis - Job Specification - Job Description - HR Planning - Job Design - Job Evaluation - Recruitment and Selection - Induction and Placement - Process and evaluation: Training and Development - Wage a. Salary Administration andRole and Concept of Personnel Management, HRH and DRHCauses and effects; Settlements of Industrial Disputes - Industrial disputes Authorities and machinery - Disputes.Legal Provisions related to Industrial Disputes, Trade Union, Standing Orders.Legal Provisions for Labour Welfare in India - Working Conditions: Health and welfare in Factories.Social Security in India - Legislation and Measures - Various Employee's Provident Fund, Gratuity, Employee's Family Pension, Compensation, Employee's State Insurance, Maternity Benefit, Workmen's.State machinery for labour administration.Communication - Types and Process - Barriers of CommunicationGroup behaviour - Theories of personalityLeadership: Concept and stylesMotivation - Concept and TheoriesOrganizational Behaviour - Concept and Scope - Hawthrone StudiesOrganizational Change - Concept and strategiesOrganizational Development: Concept and intervention strategies.Stress: Causes and effects.
Education
100 Marks
High School Assistant (English)
The Kerala PSC High School Assistant (HSA) English exam is conducted by the Kerala Public Service Commission for teaching English to students in classes 8 to 10 in Kerala's government and aided high schools. The selection process involves a written exam followed by an interview for shortlisted candidates.
90m
9s
#kerala-psc#high-school-assistant#english#teaching#degree-level
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PART B > Literary Criticism/Terms.
Sec 1
A Glossary Of Literary Terms - Based on the latest edition of H.M.Abrams (-Terms Neo-Classicism, Naturalism, Magical Realism, Realism, Humanism, Romanticism, Classicism, Symbolism, Russian Formalism, Marxism, Structuralism, Post Structuralism, Deconstruction, Psychoanalytic Criticism, Feminism, Post Colonialism, Modernism and Post ModernismAristotle: PoeticsArnold: Study Of PoetryColeridge: Biographia Literaria Chapter 14DhwhaniEliot: Tradition And The Individual TalentRasaSaussure: Nature Of The Linguistic SignShowalter: Towards A Feminist PoeticsWordsworth: Preface To Lyrical Ballads
PART B > Poetry
Sec 2
A.K.Ramanujan ObituaryArnold Dover BeachBrowning My Last DuchessDavid Diop AfricaDonne A Valediction Forbidding MourningEmily Dickinson I Could Not Stop For Death BecauseGray Elegy Written In A Country ChurchyardJack Davis Aboriginal AustraliaKamala Das An IntroductionKeats Ode On A Grecian UrnMargaret Atwood This Is A Photograph Of MeMeena Alexander House Of A Thousand DoorsMilton On His BlindnessNissim Ezekiel Night Of The ScorpionRobert Frost Home BurialShakespeare Sonnet 121Shelley To A SkylarkSylvia Plath DaddyTagore Where The Mind Is Without FearTennyson UlyssesW.B.Yeats A Prayer For My DaughterWole Soyinka A Telephone ConversationWordsworth Tintern Abbey
PART B > Linguistics, Phonetics and History of Language
Sec 3
American, Australian, Indian, and African - EnglishesClassification Of Speech SoundsIndo-European Family of languagesLangue and Parole; Competence and PerformanceLatin, Scandinavian, French, Indian - Loan WordsMorphologyOrgans of SpeechPhonologySemanticsStress, Rhythm, IntonationSyntaxTranscription
PART B > Modern English Usage
Sec 4
Appropriate sentence orderAppropriate word orderCommonly confused wordsGive one wordIdiomsLanguage Functions such as agreeing, complaining, etc.Passage for comprehensionSentence CorrectionSynonyms and AntonymsVocabulary
PART B > Drama
Sec 5
Arthur Miller Death Of A SalesmanGirish Karnad NagamandalaIbsen A Doll's HouseJ.M.Synge Riders To The SeaOscar Wilde The Importance Of Being EarnestSamuel Beckett Waiting For GodotShakespeare MacbethShaw PygmalionSheridan School For ScandalTennessee Williams The Glass Menagerie
PART B > Basic Grammar:
Sec 6
ArticleClausesConjunctionsPhrasal VerbsPrepositionsQuestion TagReported SpeechTensesTransformation of sentencesVoice
PART B > Prose and Fiction
Sec 7
Arundhati Roy The God Of Small ThingsBertrand Russell Functions Of A TeacherDr.S.Radhakrishnan Humanities vs ScienceE.M.Forster On ToleranceEmily Bronte Wuthering HeightsFrancis Bacon Of StudiesG.A.Gardiner On The Rule Of The RoadGeorge Orwell Animal FarmHemingway The Old Man And The SeaShashi Deshpande Roots and ShadowsSteele The Trumpet ClubToni Morrison The Bluest Eye
PART A > Methodology of teaching the subject
Sec 8
Assessment ; Evaluation - Concepts, Purpose, Types, Principles – Tools and techniques - ECC and Grading - Modern 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 – NCF/KFC – Curriculum reforms.Instructional resources - Laboratory, Library, Club, Museum - Visual and Audio - Visual aids – Text book, Work book and Hand book - Community based resources.Methods and Strategies of teaching the subject - Models of Teaching – Techniques of individualising instruction.Need and Significance, Meaning, Nature and Scope of the Subject. History/conceptual development.Pedagogical analysis - Need, Significance, and Principles.Planning of instruction at Secondary level - Psycholohogical bases of Teaching the subject – Implications of Piaget, Bruner, Vygotsky, Gagne, and Ausubel. Gardner – Individual difference, Motivation, Maxims of teaching.Teacher - Personal - different roles - Qualities and Competencies – Qualities - Essential teaching skills - Microteaching - Action research.Teaching – Aims, Objectives, and Values of T – Taxonomy of Educational Objectives – Old and revised
PART B > Teaching of English
Sec 9
Behaviorism, Cognitivism, Constructivism - SchoolsLanguage Acquisition and Learning, KrashenLearner TypesMethods and Approaches: Grammar Translation; Audio-lingual; Direct Method; Structural-Situational Approach; Communicative Approach; Bilingual Method; Humanistic ApproachesNCF, FCK on teaching of EnglishSkills and subskills of Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing SkillTeaching learners with disabilityTeaching of Prose, Poetry and GrammarTesting and EvaluationUse of AV aids and ICT
Education
100 Marks
High School Assistant (Malayalam)
The Kerala Public Service Commission (Kerala PSC) conducts the High School Assistant (HSA) Malayalam exam to recruit qualified teachers for government high schools across Kerala.
90m
2s
#kerala-psc#teaching#malayalam#degree-level#hsa
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PART A
Sec 1
Module I : Renaissance and freedom movementModule II : General Knowledge and current affairsModule III : Methodology of teaching the subjectCorrelation with other subjects and life situations.Curriculum- Definition, Principles, Modern trends and organizational approaches, Curriculum reforms-.FCK/FCN.Evaluation ; Assessment- Concepts, Purposes, Types, Principles. Tools and techniques- ECC and Grading- Modern techniques- Types of test items- Qualities of a good test- Evaluation of projects, Seminars and Assignments- Achievement test, Diagnostic test – Construction, Character. Statistics, interpretation and remediation.Instructional resources- Museum, Club, Library, Laboratory -Audio and Visual- Visual aids- e-resources- Community based resources- Text book, Work book and Hand book.Methods and Strategies of teaching the subject- Models of Teaching. Techniques of individualising instruction.Pedagogical analysis- Principles, Significance and Need.Psychophysical Planning of instruction at Secondary level- Need and importance. bases of Teaching the subject- Implications of Piaget, Bruner, Gagne, Vygotsky, and Gardner Ausubel-. Individual difference, Motivation, Maxims of teaching-.Scope, Nature, Meaning, Significance and Need. History/conceptual development of the Subject.Teacher- Personnel- different roles- Qualities and Competencies- Microteaching-. Essential teaching skills- Qualities Personal- Action research.Teaching- Aims, Objectives, and Values- Taxonomy of Educational Objectives- Old and revised.
PART B
Sec 2
മലയാള ഛന്ദശാസ്ത്രവും കാവ്യശാസ്ത്രവും.കാവ്യശാസ്ത്രം; അലങ്കാരങ്ങൾ, രസം, ധ്വനി.ഛന്ദശാസ്ത്രം; വൃത്തം, താളം, പ്രാസം.സാഹിത്യ പ്രസ്ഥാനങ്ങൾ; റൊമാന്റിസിസം, ആധുനികത, ഉത്തരാധുനികത.സാഹിത്യ വിഭാഗങ്ങൾ; കവിത, ഗദ്യം, നാടകം, നോവൽ, ചെറുകഥ.സാഹിത്യ സിദ്ധാന്തങ്ങൾ; ഫോർമാലിസം, സ്ട്രക്ചറലിസം, പോസ്റ്റ്സ്ട്രക്ചറലിസം.മലയാളം പഠനരീതിശാസ്ത്രം.ഭാഷാ പഠന തത്വങ്ങൾ; ബിഹേവിയറിസം, കോഗ്നിറ്റിവിസം, കൺസ്ട്രക്റ്റിവിസം.ഭാഷാ പഠന രീതികൾ; വ്യാകരണ-വിവർത്തന രീതി, നേരിട്ടുള്ള രീതി, ഓഡിയോ-ലിംഗ്വൽ രീതി, ആശയവിനിമയ ഭാഷാ പഠനം.ഭാഷാ പഠന വിദ്യകൾ; ഡ്രില്ലുകൾ, സംഭാഷണങ്ങൾ, റോൾ-പ്ലേ, ഗെയിമുകൾ.ഭാഷാ പഠന സാമഗ്രികൾ; പാഠപുസ്തകങ്ങൾ, വർക്ക്ബുക്കുകൾ, അനുബന്ധ സാമഗ്രികൾ.ഭാഷാ പഠനത്തിലെ ഗവേഷണം; ആക്ഷൻ റിസർച്ച്, പരീക്ഷണാത്മക ഗവേഷണം.ഭാഷാ പഠനത്തിലെ വിലയിരുത്തൽ; ടെസ്റ്റുകൾ, ക്വിസുകൾ, അസൈൻമെന്റുകൾ.മലയാള ഭാഷ. മലയാള ഭാഷ.അക്ഷരമാലയും എഴുത്തും; ശബ്ദശാസ്ത്രം; അക്ഷരങ്ങൾ, വാക്കുകൾ, വാക്യങ്ങൾ. എഴുത്തിൽ ഇരട്ട അക്ഷരങ്ങളും ട്രിപ്പിൾ അക്ഷരങ്ങളും ഉപയോഗിക്കുന്നത്.ചിഹ്നങ്ങൾ; കോമകൾ, സെമികോളനുകൾ, കോളനുകൾ, ചോദ്യചിഹ്നങ്ങൾ, ആശ്ചര്യചിഹ്നങ്ങൾ.പരിഭാഷ; ഇംഗ്ലീഷിൽ നിന്ന് മലയാളത്തിലേക്കും തിരിച്ചും.രൂപാന്തരീകരണം; പദനിർമ്മാണം; ഉപസർഗ്ഗങ്ങളും പ്രത്യയങ്ങളും.വ്യാകരണം; സ്വരശാസ്ത്രം; നാമങ്ങൾ, ക്രിയകൾ, വിശേഷണങ്ങൾ.ശബ്ദകോശം; പദാർത്ഥം; പര്യായങ്ങളും വിപരീതപദങ്ങളും.മലയാള ഭാഷാശാസ്ത്രം.അർത്ഥവിജ്ഞാനം; ലെക്സിക്കൽ അർത്ഥം, വാക്യാർത്ഥം.രൂപവിജ്ഞാനം; രൂപങ്ങൾ, അലോമോർഫുകൾ, രൂപീകരണ പ്രക്രിയകൾ.വാക്യവിജ്ഞാനം; പദക്രമം, വാക്യതരങ്ങൾ, വ്യാകരണപരമായ ബന്ധങ്ങൾ.സാമൂഹിക ഭാഷാശാസ്ത്രം; ഭാഷാഭേദം, ഭാഷയും സമൂഹവും.സ്വനവിജ്ഞാനം; സംസാര ശബ്ദങ്ങൾ, അവയുടെ വർഗ്ഗീകരണവും ഉത്പാദനവും.സ്വനിമവിജ്ഞാനം; സ്വനിമങ്ങൾ, അലോഫോണുകൾ, സ്വനിമ പ്രക്രിയകൾ.മലയാള വാദവിജ്ഞാനം.ഭാഷാഭേദ ഭൂപടം; ഭാഷാഭേദ അതിരുകൾ, ഭാഷാഭേദ പ്രദേശങ്ങൾ.ഭാഷാഭേദ മാറ്റം; ഭാഷാപരമായ മാറ്റം, സാമൂഹിക മാറ്റം.ഭാഷാഭേദ സമ്പർക്കം; ഭാഷാ സമ്പർക്കം, ഭാഷാ മിശ്രണം.ഭാഷാഭേദപരമായ വ്യതിയാനം; സ്വനപരമായ വ്യതിയാനം, രൂപപരമായ വ്യതിയാനം, ലെക്സിക്കൽ വ്യതിയാനം.മലയാള ഭാഷാഭേദങ്ങൾ; പ്രാദേശിക ഭാഷാഭേദങ്ങൾ, സാമൂഹിക ഭാഷാഭേദങ്ങൾ.മലയാള വ്യാകരണവും പ്രയോഗവും.അർത്ഥശാസ്ത്രം; പദാർത്ഥം, വാക്യാർത്ഥം.അലങ്കാരം; അലങ്കാരങ്ങൾ; ഉപമ, രൂപകം, വ്യക്തിത്വം, അതിശയോക്തി.രൂപശാസ്ത്രം; നാമങ്ങൾ, സർവ്വനാമങ്ങൾ, ക്രിയകൾ, വിശേഷണങ്ങൾ.വാക്യഘടന; വാക്യഘടന; ശൈലികൾ, വാക്യങ്ങൾ, വാക്യങ്ങൾ.ശബ്ദകോശം; പദാർത്ഥം, പര്യായങ്ങൾ, വിപരീതപദങ്ങൾ.ശബ്ദശാസ്ത്രം; ശബ്ദങ്ങൾ, അക്ഷരങ്ങൾ, അക്ഷരങ്ങൾ.മലയാള സാഹിത്യ ചരിത്രം.ആധുനിക മലയാള സാഹിത്യം; വള്ളത്തോൾ, ഉള്ളൂർ, ആസാൻ.പ്രാചീന മലയാള സാഹിത്യം; രാമചരിതം, കൃഷ്ണഗാഥ, ചീരാമൻ കവി.മധ്യകാല മലയാള സാഹിത്യം; എഴുത്തച്ഛൻ, ചെറുശ്ശേരി, കുഞ്ചൻ നമ്പ്യാർ.സമകാലിക മലയാള സാഹിത്യം; പി. കുഞ്ഞിരാമൻ നായർ, വൈലോപ്പിള്ളി ശ്രീധരമേനോൻ, ഒ. എൻ. വി. കുറുപ്പ്, എം. ടി. വാസുദേവൻ നായർ, കെ. എസ്. മണിലാൽ.മലയാള സാഹിത്യ നിരൂപണം.ആധുനിക മലയാള സാഹിത്യ നിരൂപണം; എ. ആർ. രാജരാജവർമ്മ, കുട്ടികൃഷ്ണമാരാർ, എം. പി. പോൾ, ജോസഫ് മുണ്ടശ്ശേരി, എസ്. ഗുപ്തൻ നായർ.പ്രാചീന മലയാള സാഹിത്യ നിരൂപണം; കൗടില്യന്റെ അർത്ഥശാസ്ത്രം, ഭരതന്റെ നാട്യശാസ്ത്രം.മധ്യകാല മലയാള സാഹിത്യ നിരൂപണം; ലീലാതിലകം, യുക്തികൽപദ്രുമം.സമകാലിക മലയാള സാഹിത്യ നിരൂപണം; കെ. പി. അപ്പൻ, എം. കെ. സാനു, സുകുമാർ അഴീക്കോട്, കെ. എസ്. നാരായണപ്പിള്ള, എൻ. വി. കൃഷ്ണവാര്യർ.
Education
100 Marks
High School Assistant (Hindi)
The Kerala PSC High School Assistant (HSA) Hindi Exam is an offline objective-type format recruitment by Kerala PSC for High School Assistant (Hindi) in the Education Department. It covers Hindi literature, grammar, linguistics, literary thoughts, functional Hindi, and teaching methodologies.
90m
9s
#kerala-psc#high-school-assistant#hindi#teaching#education-department
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Methodology of teaching the subject
Sec 1
Aims, Objectives, and Values of Teaching - Taxonomy of Educational Objectives- Old and revised ObjectivesAssessment; Evaluation- Concepts, Purpose, Types, Principles, Modern techniques - Tools and techniques - ECC and Grading - 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.Definition, Principles and Modern trends and organization- Curriculum- approaches, Curricular reforms- NCF/KFC.History/conceptual development. Need, Significance, Meaning, Nature and Scope of the Subject.Instructional resources- Laboratory, Library, Club, Museum - Visual and Audio-Visual aids- e-resources- Community based resources- Text book, Work book and Hand book.Methods and Strategies of teaching the subject- Models of Teaching, Techniques of individualising instruction.Need, Significance and Principles - Pedagogic analysis.Planning of instruction at Secondary level- Need and importance.Psychological bases of Teaching the subject- Implications of Piaget, Bruner, Vygotsky, Ausubel, Gardner and Gagne- Individual difference, Motivation, Maxims of teaching.Teacher- Personal Qualities - different roles - Qualities and Competencies - Microteaching - Essential teaching skills - Action research.
DEVELOPMENT OF HINDI LITERATURE IN RENAISSANCE PERIOD
Sec 2
Bharatendu and Dwivedi period – Bharatendu, Mahavir Prasad Dwivedi, Jayasi Dwivedi, Mahil Saral Gupta, Premchand and Kankar Prasad.
METHODOLOGY IN TEACHING HINDI
Sec 3
Bloom’s Objective based teaching a (form Anderson & its revised (2000, Krathwohl)).Evaluation – Different types and qualities of tests.Four fold language skills.Learning theories of Noam Chomsky, Piaget, Bruner and Vygotsky.Principles, maxims, methods and strategies of teaching Hindi.Scope of Information Technology in transacting Hindi.Three language formula – Multilingualism in India.
MODERN AND CONTEMPORARY LITERARY TRENDS UPTO 2000
Sec 4
Chayavad, Pragativad, Prayogvad, Nai Kavita, Samakaleen Kavita.Natak, Kahani, Alochan, Hindi Upanyas, Swatantryottar.Pre and Post Independent period (in Hindi literature in Kerala).
FUNCTIONAL HINDI AND JOURNALISM
Sec 5
d electronic media P – aid lekhan M.Hindi as Rasa, Raj Bharat Bhashaa, Sampark Bhashaa, Sanchar Bhashaa, Paribhashik Shabdavali.
GRAMMAR AND LINGUISTICS
Sec 6
Dhwani, Vaakya, Ardh Shabd Roop.Sarvagya Sa, naama and Vachaa, Karaka, Kriya, Vishesh, Kaal, Sarnachan,
HISTORY OF HINDI LITERATURE
Sec 7
Jayasi, Tulsidas, Surdas, Kabir – Bhakti MovementRasa and Lokik Sahitya - Ancient and Medieval periodSa, Bihari, Ghananand and Bhushan, Kesavdas – Reeti period
HISTORY OF HINDI LANGUAGE
Sec 8
Origin and development of Hindi language – classification of languages –P Bhartheeya Arya Bhashamayasahba, Hindi ki Barivara, Devnagiri, Boli, Lipi.
EASTERN AND WESTERN – LITERARY THOUGHTS
Sec 9
Rasa, Alankar, Reeti, Dhwani, Vakrokti – Bhed, Kavya sampraday Kavya and AuchityaShabda Shakti–Alankar – Ut, Upama, Anupras: hp and Slesh, Roop, Ksheerop, Yamaka.tatt, Indravajra and Malini, Chaupai, Sorath: Doha.
Administrative
100 Marks
Senior Superintendent ||| Assistant District Lottery Officer ||| Assistant Grade II/Clerk/DL Clerk/Junior ||| Clerk/Cashier/Junior Assistant ||| Assistant Grade II
Recruitment by Kerala PSC for various administrative, clerical, and officer posts in State Lotteries, various government-owned companies/corporations/boards, and Kerala State Beverages Corporation Ltd.. The examination is typically an objective type test (OMR valuation) conducted by the Kerala Public Service Commission.
75m
10s
#kerala-psc#administrative-posts#general-aptitude#general-knowledge#current-affairs
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Mental Ability and Test of Reasoning
Sec 1
Analogy-Odd Man Out -Letter & Number Series-Antonym-Synonym-Classification -Coding & Decoding-Calculation & Logic -Common Sense Test - Sense of Direction -Date and Calendar-Alphabetical Arrangement of Words -.Etc
Social Welfare Schemes & Measures
Sec 2
Andhodya Anna Yojana, Balika Samridhi Yojana, Bharat Nirman, Indira Awaas Yojana, Integrated Child Development Scheme, Jawahar Rozgar Yojana, National Food for Work Program, Mahila Samridhi Yojana, Kudumbasree, NRDP, Prime Minister's Rozgar Yojana, Rural Development Pradhan Samagra Awaas Yojana, Sampoorna Grameen Mantri Adarsh Gram Yojana, Valmiki Ambedkar Awaas Yojana, Rural Landless Employment Rozgar Yojana Guarantee Program etc;
Constitution of India and Civil Rights
Sec 3
Basic Facts-Features-Citizenship-Fundamental Rights & Duties - Directive Principle-Union Government-Legislature - State Executive - Union Territories - Comptroller and Auditor General-Apex Courts - Public Service Commissions and Other Important Offices-Important Amendments -.EtcHuman Rights -Right to Education -Right to Information -Human Rights Commission - Information Commission -Lokpal -Lokayukta -Social Audit -Ombudsman -Right to Women Empowerment-Women’s Commission -Legislation against Child Labour and Atrocities against women and Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes and-.Etc
General Science
Sec 4
Common Scientific Facts-Important Scientific Phenomena - Other basic facts in the field of Science -.Etc
Facts about India
Sec 5
Economy -Economic and Social Development-Poverty Alleviation -Demography and Planning-EtcGeography of India-Physical Features -Climate -Soils-Rivers -Famous Sites –EtcHistory of India-Period from 1857 to 1947 -National Movement -.Etc
Information Technology and Cyber Laws
Sec 6
Fundamentals of Computers-Internet -Cyber Laws -Etc
Facts about Kerala
Sec 7
Geographical Facts-Physical Features -Climate -Soils- Rivers- Famous Sites –EtcImportant Events/Movements/LeadersRenaissance of KeralaSree Narayana Guru, Chattampi Swamy, Brahmananda Swamy, Vagbhatananda, Thycaud Ayya, Ayya Vaikundar, Poikayil Yohannan (Kumara Guru), Ayyankali, Pandit Karuppan, Mannathu Padmanabhan, Kuriakose Elias Chavara, Dr. Palpu, Kumaranasan, Vakkom Moulavi, Blessed Etc.
General English
Sec 8
Grammar-Agreement of Subject and Verb -Confusing Adjectives and Adverbs - Comparison of Adjectives-Correct usage of Articles -Prepositions - Direct and Indirect Speech-Active and Passive Voice -Correction in Sentences -EtcVocabulary-Gender -Singular and Plural-Synonyms -Antonyms -One word Substitutes-Problem concerning words -Idioms and their meanings -Etc
Current Affairs
Sec 9
Important World, National and Regional Events related to the Political and Scientific fields, Sports, Cinema and Literature etc.
Quantitative Aptitude
Sec 10
Simplification - H.C.F & L.C.M - Test of Divisibility-Numbers - Ratio & Proportions-Percentage - Time & Work - Time & Distance - Interest - Area - Volume - Problems on Age - Trains - Clocks – Calendar – Etc.
Technical
100 Marks
Assistant Project Engineer
Recruitment by Kerala PSC for Assistant Project Engineer in Kerala Land Development Corporation Ltd.
120m
9s
#kerala-psc#engineering#civil-engineering#degree-level#project-engineer
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Module II
Sec 1
Abstraction from precipitationflood routing, hydrogeological reservoir and channel routingHydrograph analysisHydrological cyclemeteorological parameters and their measurement, analysis of precipitation datarunoffstream flow measurementunit hydrograph theory and application
Module I
Sec 2
Active & Passive earth pressures-Rankine’s & Coulomb’s, Stability of retaining wallsEngineering Properties of soilsFundamental definitions and relationshipsIndex properties of soils & soil classification by IS methodsPermeability and seepage analysisShear strength of soils, Mohr’s Circle of stressStability Analysis of SlopesSubsurface exploration methods, details, sampling
Module VIII
Sec 3
calculation of power, torque, fuel consumption, heat load and power lossesengine cyclesfuels and combustionI.C. engine componentsI.C. engine systems – fuel, cooling, lubrication, ignition, electrical, intake and exhaustlubricants and their propertiespower efficiencies and measurementselection, operation, maintenance and repair of I.C. enginesThermodynamic principles of I.C. engines
Module III
Sec 4
chain surveying, methods of traversingcomputation of areas & volumes (earth work)contouringinstruments for surveying and levellingmeasurement of angles and bearings, plane table computationsMeasurement of distance and areasurveying types of levelling
Module VI
Sec 5
consumptive use and evapotranspirationdesign and evaluation of irrigation methodsEngineering and agronomical methods of soil conservationirrigation efficienciesirrigation schedulingmeasurement of soil moisture, irrigation water and infiltrationSoil-water-plant relationship, water requirement of cropssurface, sprinkler and drip methods of irrigation
Module V
Sec 6
Cross section, balancing depth, spoil bank, land width, back berm, counter bermearthern damsgully control structures, drop, drop inlet and chute spillwaysLacey’s theory & Kennedy’s theory for irrigation channel design, comparison, defectsmaintenance of irrigation channel & service roads, canal breachesmeasurement of discharge of canalterraces and bundsvegetative waterwayswater harvesting structures, farm ponds, watershed managementWater logging & canal lining
Module VII
Sec 7
Drainage coefficientevaluation of aquifer propertiesGroundwater occurrence confined and unconfined aquifersgroundwater rechargeirrigation and drainage water qualityleaching requirement and salinity controlplanning, design and layout of surface and sub-surface drainage systemswell hydraulics
Module IX
Sec 8
General Knowledge, Current Affairs & Renaissance in Kerala
Module IV
Sec 9
Impulse momentum principleTurbines-classification and comparison of velocity triangles for Pelton wheel and reaction turbines (Francis and Kaplan)work done and efficiency, specific speed, draft tube- different types, cavitation in turbinesclassification of pumps – Centrifugal & Reciprocating pumps- types, work done, efficiency, minimum and installationPump selection and installation
Administrative
100 Marks
Municipal Secretary III Grade ||| Block Panchayat Secretary ||| Municipal Secretary
The Kerala Public Service Commission conducts this objective type examination for the recruitment of Municipal Secretary Grade III and Block Panchayat Secretary posts. These roles involve administrative duties related to urban affairs, rural development, and local governance in Kerala.
75m
10s
#kerala-psc#secretary#block-panchayat#municipal-administration#degree-level
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General Science
Sec 1
-the field of Science -.EtcOther basic facts in -scientific phenomena Important Scie-Common Scientific Facts
Mental Ability and Test of Reasoning
Sec 2
Alphabetical Arrangement of Words-Sense of Direction -Date and Calendar -.EtcAntonym-Synonym-Classification - Coding & Decoding-Logic Calculation & LoCommon Sense Test-Analogy-Odd Man Out -Letter & Number Series-
Social Welfare Schemes & Measures
Sec 3
Awas Yojana, Sampoorna Grameen Rozgar Yojana, Samagra Awa RDPN, NREGP, Prime Minister's Rozgar Yojana, Rural Development Pradhan Kudumbasree, Mahila Samriddhi Yojana, National Food for Work Programme, Integrated Child Development Scheme, Jawahar Rozgar Yojana, Indira Awas Yojana, Balika Samriddhi Yojana, Bharat Nirman, Indira; etc Guarantee Programme
Constitution of India and Civil Rights
Sec 4
Basic Facts-Features-Citizenship- Fundamental Rights & Duties- Directive Principle-Union Government-Legislature - State Executive -Union Territories - Public Service Commissions and -Comptroller and Auditor General-Apex Courts - Other Important Offices-Important Amendments -.EtcRight to Education-Human Rights -Human Rights Commission -Right to Information-Information Commission -Social Audit -Lok Ayukta -Ombudsman - Women’s Commission-Women Empowerment-Legislation against Child Labour and Atrocities against women and Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes -.Etc
Facts about India
Sec 5
Economy -Poverty Alleviation- Economic and Social Development-Demography and Planning -EtcGeography of India -Physical Features -Climate -Soils-Rivers - Famous Sites –EtcHistory of India -Period from 1857 to 1947 -National Movement -.Etc
Information Technology and Cyber Laws
Sec 6
Fundamentals of Computers-Internet Etc - Cyber Laws
Facts about Kerala
Sec 7
Geography -Physical Features -Climate -Soils-Rivers - Famous Sites –EtcLeaders/Important Events/Movements (Kumaranasan, Vaghbhatananda, Thycaud Ayya, Ayya Vaikundar, Poikayil Yohannan, Brahmananda Swami Sivo-yogikal, Chattampi Swami, Sree Narayana Guru, T.V.Bhattathirippad, Dr. Palpu, Kumaranasan, Vakkam Moulavi, Blessed Kuriakose Elias Chavara, Etc)Renaissance of Kerala
General English
Sec 8
Grammar-Agreement of Subject and Verb -Confusing Adjectives and Adverbs - Comparison of Adjectives-Correct usage of Articles -Prepositions - Direct and Indirect Speech-Active and Passive Voice -Correction in Sentences -EtcVocabulary-Gender -Singular and Plural -Synonyms -Antonyms - One Word Substitutes-Idioms and their meanings -Problem concerning words -Etc
Current Affairs
Sec 9
Important World, National and Regional Events related to the Political and Scientific fields, Sports, Cinema and Literature etc.
Quantitative Aptitude
Sec 10
Percentage-Proportions -Interest-Time & Work-Time & Distance -Area -Volume -Problems on Age - Trains – Clocks – Calendar – Etc.Ratio & Simplification - H.C.F & L.C.M - Test of Divisibility-Numbers
Education
100 Marks
PHYSICAL EDUCATION TEACHER (UPS)
Recruitment by Kerala PSC for the post of Physical Education Teacher (UPS) in the Education Department, for Malayalam Medium.
120m
12s
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വ്യായാമശാസ്ത്രം
Sec 1
അസ്ഥി വ്യവസ്ഥഎൻഡോക്രൈൻ വ്യവസ്ഥകായികശാസ്ത്രംകായികശാസ്ത്രത്തിന്റെ തത്വങ്ങൾനാഡീ വ്യവസ്ഥപേശീ വ്യവസ്ഥവ്യായാമശാസ്ത്രത്തിലെ വിവിധ ശാഖകൾശരീരശാസ്ത്രംശരീരശാസ്ത്രത്തിന്റെ ഘടകങ്ങൾശരീരശാസ്ത്രത്തിന്റെ പ്രാധാന്യംശ്വാസകോശ വ്യവസ്ഥഹൃദയ വ്യവസ്ഥ
കായിക വിദ്യാഭ്യാസം
Sec 2
ആധുനിക ഒളിമ്പിക്സ്ആധുനിക കായിക വിദ്യാഭ്യാസം (Modern Society) കേരളത്തിൽ, ലോകത്തിൽ, ഇന്ത്യയിൽആരോഗ്യകരമായ ജീവിതശൈലിഎൻ.എസ്.എസ്., എൻ.സി.സി., എൻ.ജി.ഒ. എന്നിവയിലെ കായിക വിദ്യാഭ്യാസംകരിക്കുലംകഴിവ് (ability) അടിസ്ഥാനത്തിൽ കായിക വിദ്യാഭ്യാസംകായിക ക്ഷമതകായിക പരിശീലനംകായിക വിദ്യാഭ്യാസം പഠനത്തിന് ഒരു വിവിധ ഘടകങ്ങൾസമീപനരീതികൾചലനത്തെ സ്വാധീനിക്കുന്ന ഘടകങ്ങൾകായിക വിദ്യാഭ്യാസം വിവിധ സമീപനങ്ങൾകായിക പരിസ്ഥിതിശാസ്ത്രംകായിക മനഃശാസ്ത്രംകായിക സാമൂഹ്യശാസ്ത്രംശരീരശാസ്ത്രംകായിക വിദ്യാഭ്യാസത്തിന്റെ ആദർശങ്ങൾകായിക വിദ്യാഭ്യാസത്തിന്റെ തത്വങ്ങൾകായിക വിദ്യാഭ്യാസത്തിന്റെ ലക്ഷ്യങ്ങൾചരിത്രംതത്ത്വചിന്തപ്രാചീന ഒളിമ്പിക്സ്പ്രേരണ (motivation)വ്യക്തിഗത വ്യത്യാസംശാരീരികക്ഷമതമനോഭാവം (attitude) അടിസ്ഥാനത്തിൽ കായിക വിദ്യാഭ്യാസംവളർച്ചയും വികാസവുംവ്യക്തിഗത വ്യത്യാസം (individual difference) അടിസ്ഥാനത്തിൽ കായിക വിദ്യാഭ്യാസംശാരീരികക്ഷമതവിവിധ സമീപനരീതികൾ ഉപയോഗിച്ച്സമൂഹശാസ്ത്രപരമായ അടിത്തറ
കളിസ്ഥലങ്ങൾ
Sec 3
കളിസ്ഥലങ്ങളുടെ തത്വങ്ങൾകളിസ്ഥലങ്ങളുടെ നിയമങ്ങൾകളിസ്ഥലങ്ങളുടെ പ്രാധാന്യംകളിസ്ഥലങ്ങളുടെ മാനദണ്ഡങ്ങൾകളിസ്ഥലങ്ങളുടെ രൂപകൽപ്പനകളിസ്ഥലങ്ങളുടെ ലക്ഷ്യങ്ങൾകായിക മത്സരങ്ങൾ (കളിസ്ഥലങ്ങളുമായി ബന്ധപ്പെട്ട്)
കളിസ്ഥലങ്ങളുടെ പരിപാലനം
Sec 4
കളിസ്ഥലങ്ങളുടെ പരിപാലനത്തിന്റെ ഘടകങ്ങൾകളിസ്ഥലങ്ങളുടെ പരിപാലനത്തിന്റെ തത്വങ്ങൾകളിസ്ഥലങ്ങളുടെ പരിപാലനത്തിന്റെ നിയമങ്ങൾകളിസ്ഥലങ്ങളുടെ പരിപാലനത്തിന്റെ നിർവചനംകളിസ്ഥലങ്ങളുടെ പരിപാലനത്തിന്റെ പ്രാധാന്യംകളിസ്ഥലങ്ങളുടെ പരിപാലനത്തിന്റെ മാനദണ്ഡങ്ങൾകളിസ്ഥലങ്ങളുടെ പരിപാലനത്തിന്റെ ലക്ഷ്യങ്ങൾ
കളിസ്ഥലങ്ങളുടെ രൂപകൽപ്പന
Sec 5
കളിസ്ഥലങ്ങളുടെ രൂപകൽപ്പനയുടെ ഘടകങ്ങൾകളിസ്ഥലങ്ങളുടെ രൂപകൽപ്പനയുടെ തത്വങ്ങൾകളിസ്ഥലങ്ങളുടെ രൂപകൽപ്പനയുടെ നിയമങ്ങൾകളിസ്ഥലങ്ങളുടെ രൂപകൽപ്പനയുടെ പ്രാധാന്യംകളിസ്ഥലങ്ങളുടെ രൂപകൽപ്പനയുടെ മാനദണ്ഡങ്ങൾകളിസ്ഥലങ്ങളുടെ രൂപകൽപ്പനയുടെ ലക്ഷ്യങ്ങൾ
കായിക പരിപാടികൾ
Sec 6
കായിക പരിപാടികളുടെ ഘടകങ്ങൾകായിക പരിപാടികളുടെ തത്വങ്ങൾകായിക പരിപാടികളുടെ നിയമങ്ങൾകായിക പരിപാടികളുടെ നിർവചനംകായിക പരിപാടികളുടെ പ്രാധാന്യംകായിക പരിപാടികളുടെ മാനദണ്ഡങ്ങൾകായിക പരിപാടികളുടെ ലക്ഷ്യങ്ങൾ
കായിക പരിശീലന രീതികൾ
Sec 7
കായിക പരിശീലന രീതികളുടെ ഘടകങ്ങൾകായിക പരിശീലന രീതികളുടെ തത്വങ്ങൾകായിക പരിശീലന രീതികളുടെ നിയമങ്ങൾകായിക പരിശീലന രീതികളുടെ നിർവചനംകായിക പരിശീലന രീതികളുടെ പ്രാധാന്യംകായിക പരിശീലന രീതികളുടെ മാനദണ്ഡങ്ങൾകായിക പരിശീലന രീതികളുടെ ലക്ഷ്യങ്ങൾ
കായിക പരിശീലനം
Sec 8
കായിക പരിശീലനത്തിന്റെ ഘടകങ്ങൾകായിക പരിശീലനത്തിന്റെ തത്വങ്ങൾകായിക പരിശീലനത്തിന്റെ നിയമങ്ങൾകായിക പരിശീലനത്തിന്റെ നിർവചനംകായിക പരിശീലനത്തിന്റെ പ്രാധാന്യംകായിക പരിശീലനത്തിന്റെ മാനദണ്ഡങ്ങൾകായിക പരിശീലനത്തിന്റെ ലക്ഷ്യങ്ങൾ
കായിക മത്സരങ്ങൾ
Sec 9
കായിക മത്സരങ്ങളുടെ ഘടകങ്ങൾകായിക മത്സരങ്ങളുടെ തത്വങ്ങൾകായിക മത്സരങ്ങളുടെ നിയമങ്ങൾകായിക മത്സരങ്ങളുടെ നിർവചനംകായിക മത്സരങ്ങളുടെ പ്രാധാന്യംകായിക മത്സരങ്ങളുടെ മാനദണ്ഡങ്ങൾകായിക മത്സരങ്ങളുടെ ലക്ഷ്യങ്ങൾ
കായിക വിദ്യാഭ്യാസത്തിന്റെ രീതിശാസ്ത്രം
Sec 10
കായിക വിദ്യാഭ്യാസ ഗവേഷണത്തിന് ഉപയോഗിക്കുന്ന ഉപകരണങ്ങൾകായിക വിദ്യാഭ്യാസം ഗവേഷണത്തിന്റെ ഘട്ടങ്ങൾകായിക വിദ്യാഭ്യാസം ഗവേഷണത്തിന്റെ പ്രാധാന്യംകായിക വിദ്യാഭ്യാസത്തിലെ പാഠ്യപദ്ധതി നിർമ്മാണംകായിക വിദ്യാഭ്യാസം ഗവേഷണത്തിന്റെ തത്വങ്ങൾകായിക വിദ്യാഭ്യാസം ഗവേഷണത്തിന്റെ രീതികൾകായിക വിദ്യാഭ്യാസം ഗവേഷണത്തിന്റെ ലക്ഷ്യങ്ങൾഗവേഷണ രൂപകൽപ്പനതത്വങ്ങളും ലക്ഷ്യങ്ങളുംനേതൃത്വപരമായ കഴിവുകൾനേതൃത്വപരമായ പങ്കാളിത്തംനേതൃത്വപരമായ മാതൃകകൾനേതൃത്വപരമായ ശൈലികൾമനഃശാസ്ത്രംസാമൂഹ്യശാസ്ത്രം
പരിശീലനശാസ്ത്രം
Sec 11
പരിശീലനത്തിന്റെ തത്വങ്ങൾപരിശീലനശാസ്ത്രത്തിന്റെ ഘടകങ്ങൾപരിശീലനശാസ്ത്രത്തിന്റെ തത്വങ്ങൾപരിശീലനശാസ്ത്രത്തിന്റെ നിർവചനംപരിശീലനശാസ്ത്രത്തിന്റെ ലക്ഷ്യങ്ങൾപ്രധാനമായി വ്യായാമശാസ്ത്രം
വിവിധ കായിക ഇനങ്ങൾ
Sec 12
വിവിധ കായിക ഇനങ്ങളുടെ ഘടകങ്ങൾവിവിധ കായിക ഇനങ്ങളുടെ ചരിത്രംവിവിധ കായിക ഇനങ്ങളുടെ തത്വങ്ങൾവിവിധ കായിക ഇനങ്ങളുടെ നിയമങ്ങൾവിവിധ കായിക ഇനങ്ങളുടെ പ്രാധാന്യംവിവിധ കായിക ഇനങ്ങളുടെ മാനദണ്ഡങ്ങൾ
Administrative
100 Marks
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
Recruitment by Kerala PSC for Administrative Officer in Kerala State Road Transport Corporation.
120m
10s
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Syllabus Explorer
Mental Ability and Test of Reasoning
Sec 1
Alphabetical Arrangement of WordsAnalogyAntonymCalculation & LogicClassificationCoding & DecodingCommon Sense TestDate and CalendarNumber & Letter SeriesOdd Man OutSense of DirectionSynonym
Social Welfare Schemes & Measures
Sec 2
Antyodaya Anna YojanaBalika Samridhi YojanaBharat NirmanGuarantee ProgrammeIndira AwaasIntegrated Child Development SchemeJawahar Rozgar YojanaKudumbasreeMahila Samridhi YojanaNational Food for Work ProgrammeNRDPNREGPPrime Minister’s Rozgar YojanaRural Development Pradhan Mantri Adarsh Gram YojanaRural Landless Employment Rozgar YojanaSampoorna Grameen Awaas YojanaValmiki Ambedkar Awaas Yojana
Constitution of India and Civil Rights
Sec 3
Apex CourtsBasic FactsCitizenshipComptroller and Auditor GeneralDirective PrincipleFeaturesFundamental Rights & DutiesHuman Rights CommissionImportant AmendmentsLegislation against Child Labour and Atrocities against women and Scheduled Castes and Scheduled TribesLegislativePublic Service Commissions and Other Important OfficesRight to EducationInformation CommissionLok AyuktaOmbudsmanSocial AuditState ExecutiveUnion GovernmentUnion TerritoriesWomen’s Commission
Quantitative Aptitude
Sec 4
AreaCalendarClocksH.C.F & L.C.MInterestNumbersPercentageProblems on AgeRatio & ProportionsSimplificationTest of DivisibilityTime & DistanceTime & WorkTrainsVolume
General Science
Sec 5
Common Scientific FactsImportant Scientific PhenomenaOther basic facts in the field of Science
Information Technology and Cyber Laws
Sec 6
Cyber LawsFundamentals of ComputersInternet
Facts about India
Sec 7
DemographyEconomic PlanningPoverty AlleviationClimateFamous SitesPhysical FeaturesRiversSoilsNational MovementPeriod from 1857 to 1947
Facts about Kerala
Sec 8
ClimateFamous SitesPhysical FeaturesRiversSoilsAyya VaikundarAyyankaliBlessed Kuriakose Elias ChavaraBrahmanda Swami SivayogiChattampi SwamikalDr. PalpuKumaranasanMannathu PadmanabhanPandit KaruppanPoikayil Yohannan (Kumara Guru)Sree Narayana GuruThycaud AyyaV.T. BhattathirippadVakkom MoulaviRenaissance of Kerala
General English
Sec 9
Active and Passive VoiceComparison of AdjectivesConfusing Adjectives and AdverbsCorrect usage of ArticlesCorrection in SentencesDirect and Indirect SpeechPrepositionsSubject and Verb AgreementAntonymsGenderIdioms and their meaningsOne Word SubstitutesProblem concerning wordsSingular and PluralSynonyms
Current Affairs
Sec 10
Important World, National and Regional Events related to the Political and Scientific fields, Sports, Cinema and Literature
Administrative
100 Marks
Municipal Secretary ||| Secretary, Block Panchayat
The Kerala Public Service Commission conducts this exam for the posts of Municipal Secretary and Block Panchayat Secretary, which are administrative roles involving governance implementation and public service delivery at the local self-government level.
75m
10s
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Syllabus Explorer
Mental Ability and Test of Reasoning
Sec 1
Alphabetical Arrangement of WordsAnalogyAntonymCalculation & LogicClassificationCoding & DecodingCommon Sense TestDate and CalendarLetter & Number SeriesOdd Man OutSense of DirectionSynonym
Social Welfare Schemes & Measures
Sec 2
Annapurna YojanaAwas YojanaBalika Samridhi YojanaBharat Nirmanetc.Indira Awaas YojanaIntegrated Child Development SchemeJawahar Rozgar YojanaKudumbasreeMahila Samridhi YojanaNational Food for Work ProgramNREGPPrime Minister's Rozgar YojanaRozgar YojanaRural Development PradhanRural Landless Employment Guarantee ProgramSamagra Awaas YojanaSampoorna Grameen Awaas YojanaSampoorna Grameen Mantri Adarsh Gram YojanaValmiki Ambedkar Awaas Yojana
Constitution of India and Civil Rights
Sec 3
Apex CourtsAtrocities against women and Scheduled Castes and Scheduled TribesBasic FactsCitizenshipComptroller and Auditor GeneralDirective PrincipleFeaturesFundamental Rights & DutiesHuman RightsHuman Rights CommissionImportant AmendmentsInformation CommissionLegislation against Child LaborLegislatureLokayuktaOmbudsmanPublic Service Commissions and Other Important OfficesRight to EducationRight to InformationSocial AuditState ExecutiveUnion GovernmentUnion TerritoriesWomen EmpowermentWomen’s Commission
Quantitative Aptitude
Sec 4
AreaCalendarClocksEtc.H.C.F & L.C.MInterestNumbersPercentageProblems on AgeRatio & ProportionsSimplificationTest of DivisibilityTime & DistanceTime & WorkTrainsVolume
General Science
Sec 5
Basic facts in other scientific fieldsCommon Scientific FactsImportant Scientific Phenomena
Information Technology and Cyber Laws
Sec 6
Cyber LawsFundamentals of ComputersInternet
Facts about India
Sec 7
DemographyEtc.PlanningPoverty AlleviationSocial and Economic developmentClimateEtc.Famous SitesPhysical FeaturesRiversSoilsEtc.National MovementPeriod from 1857 to 1947
Facts about Kerala
Sec 8
ClimateEtc.Famous SitesPhysical FeaturesRiversSoilsImportant Events/Movements/Leaders (Sree Narayana Guru, Chattampi Swamikal, Ayyankali, Brahmananda Swamy Sivayogi, Vaghbhatananda, Thycaud Ayya, Ayya Vaikunda, Poikayil Yohannan, Pandit Karuppan, Mannathu Padmanabhan, Kumaranasan, Vakkom Moulavi, Dr. Palpu, V.T. Bhattathirippad, Kuriakose Elias Chavara etc.)Renaissance of Kerala
General English
Sec 9
Active and Passive VoiceAgreement of Subject and VerbComparison of AdjectivesConfusing Adjectives and AdverbsCorrect usage of ArticlesCorrection of SentencesDirect and Indirect SpeechEtc.PrepositionsAntonymsEtc.GenderIdioms and their meaningsOne Word SubstitutesProblem concerning wordsSingular and PluralSynonyms
Current Affairs
Sec 10
Important World, National and Regional Events related to the Scientific fields, Sports, Cinema, Literature etc. and Political.
Education
100 Marks
Higher Secondary School Teacher English (Junior)
The Kerala Public Service Commission (PSC) conducts the Higher Secondary School Teacher (HSST) exam for direct recruitment of teachers in various subjects, including English, for Higher Secondary School Teacher positions in Kerala.
90m
11s
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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 the 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 signifiance and its place in the interpretation of the Constitution.Services under the Union and the States.
Literary Criticism and Theory
Sec 2
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 the Human Sciences"Jacques Lacan: "The insistence of the Letter of the unconsciousness"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"S. Eliot: "Tradition and Individual Talent"Sharankumar Limbale: "Dalit Literature and Aesthetics" (from Towards an Aesthetic of Dalit Literature)Sidney: "An Apology for Poetry"Theories of "Rasa", "Alankara" and "Dhvani"Viktor Shklovsky: "Art as Technique"Wordsworth: "Preface to the Lyrical Ballads"
Renaissance in Kerala
Sec 3
Library movement etc. Puramagana Sahitya Prathasthana, Sahitya Prathasthana, Nataka Prathasthana, Novel, Drama, Poetry.SDNPYogam, Nair Service Society, Yogakshema Sabha, Sadhu Jana Paripalana Sangham, Valaa Saiva Raksha Sabha, Sahodara Sangham, Islam Dharma Paripalana Sangham, Prathyaksha Sadhu Jana Paripalana Sangham, Prathyaksha Raksha Daiva Sabha etc.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. Kuttamkulam Satyagraha.Malayalee Memorial, Ezhava Memorial etc.Sree Narayana Guru, Ayyankali, Chattampi Swamikal, Brahmananda Sivayogi, Vagbhatananda, Poikayil Yohannan (Kumara Guru), Dr. Palpu, Pandit K. P. Karuppan, Pampadi John Joseph, Sahodaran Ayyappan, Mampuram Thangal, Moothiringal, Mannathu Padmanabhan, Vakkam Abdul Khadar Maulavi, Makthi Thangal, T. V. Bhattathirippad, K. T. Madhavan, Koorur Neelakantan Namboothirippad, C. V. Kunhiraman, Dr. Ayyathan Gopalan, P. K. Kesava Menon, P. Krishna Pillai, K. Kelappan, P. C. K. K.P. Chathan Master, Velukkutty Arayan, Namboothirippad, Swamy Ananda Theerthan, M. C. Joseph, A. K. Gopalan, T. R. Krishnaswamy Iyer, C. Kesavan, Kuttipuzha Krishna Pillai and others.Kodungallur Kunhikkuttan Thampuran, Kerala Varma Valiyakoil Thampuran, Kandathil Varghese Mappila, Kumaran Asan, Vallathol Narayana Menon, Ullur S. Parameswara Iyer, G. Sankara Kurup, Changampuzha Krishna Pillai, C. V. Raman Pillai, Vaikom Muhammad Basheer, Kesava Dev, Thakazhi Sivasankara Pillai, Ponkunnam Varkey, S. K. Pottakkattu and others.Malayala Manorama, Bhashaposhini, Swadesabhimani, Vivekodayam, Mithavadi, Swadeshabhimani, Kesari, Yugapratapam, Yuktivadi, Samadarshi, Kerala Kaumudi, Mathrubhumi, AIK etc.Introduction to English education - founding of various missionary organisations and their functioning - educational institutions, factories, printing press etc.Lalithambika Antharjanam and Anna Chandy, Arya Pallam, A. V. Kuttimalu Amma, Parvathi Ammakka. Prabhu. others.
History and Structure of English Language and Linguistics
Sec 4
Branches of Linguistics - Historical, Comparative, Sociolinguistics, Psycholinguistics and Applied Linguistics Nero LinguisticsGrowth of Vocabulary and Semantic ChangesIndo-European family of languages - Grimm's law, Verner's law, Ablaut, UmlautLiterature of the periodMiddle English - The Norman Conquest - 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 - Important characteristics, Dialects - Vocabulary and GrammarPhonology - Suprasegmental featuresSaussure, Bloomfield and ChomskyTraditional Grammar, Modern Grammar and T G GrammarVarieties of English - British, American and IndianVarieties of Language - Dialect, Style, idiolect, Register, Pidgins, Creoles
New Trends in Literature
Sec 5
Culture StudiesDiasporic WritingEco CriticismMeta Narratives, Hyper Reality & SimulacraNew FeminismsNew HistoricismPost ColonialismPublic SphereQueer TheoryTrauma Theory
Twentieth Century Literature
Sec 6
Bernard Shaw: PygmalionEdward Bond: LearHarold Pinter: The Birthday PartyM. Synge: Riders to the SeaS. Eliot: The Murder in the CathedralSamuel Beckett: Waiting for GodotAllan Sillitoe: The Loneliness of the Long Distance RunnerDoris Lessing: The Golden NotebookGraham Greene: Heart of the matterJames Joyce: A Portrait of the Artist as a Young ManLawrence: Sons and LoversVirginia Woolf: To the LighthouseWilliam Golding: The Lord of the FliesB. Yeats: "Easter 1916", "The Second Coming"Dylan Thomas: "Poem in October"H. Auden: "Unknown Citizen"Philip Larkin: "Church Going"S. Eliot: "The Waste Land"Seamus Heaney: "The Tollund Man"Ted Hughes: "Hawk Roosting"Thom Gunn: "In Santa Maria Del Popolo"Wilfred Owen: "Strange Meetings"Virginia Woolf: "Modern Fiction"
Neo Classicism and Chaucer to Romantic and the Victorians
Sec 7
Christoper Marlowe: Dr. FaustusCongreve: The Way of the WorldShakespeare: Hamlet, Twelfth Night, The Tempest and Julius CaesarSheridan: The School for ScandalWebster: The Duchess of MalfiFielding: Tom JonesAlexander Pope: "Atticus Passage" (From Epistle to Dr. Arbuthnot.)Edmund Spenser: "Prothalamion"Geoffrey Chaucer: The Canterbury Tales "The Prologue"John Donne: "The Canonization", "A Valediction: Mourning"John Milton: Paradise Lost (Book XI)Thomas Gray: "Elegy written in a Country Churchyard"William Shakespeare: Sonnets 18, 29, 57, 124, 129Francis Bacon: 'Of Studies', 'Of Truth'
Women's Writing in English, American and Indian Literature
Sec 8
Eugene O' Neill: The Emperor JonesGirish Karnad: HayavadanaTennessee Williams: The Glass MenagerieAmiri Baraka: DutchmanFaulkner: The Sound and the FuryHawthorne: The Scarlet LetterJudith Wright: The FinalLalithambika Antharjanam: Prathikaram DevathaManjula Padmanabhan: The HarvestMaya Angelou: Phenomenal WomenMulk Raj Anand: CoolieRalph Ellison: The Invisible ManSalman Rushdie: Midnight's ChildrenShashi Deshpande: That Long SilenceToni Morrison: The Bluest EyeAkka Mahadevi: "Brother You've Come"Akka Mahadevi: "It was like a Stream"Emily Dickinson: "Because I could not stop for Death"Emily Dickinson: "I Died for Beauty"Ezekiel: "Poet, Lover, Bird Watcher"Kamala Das: "Introduction"Robert Frost: "Apple Picking"Robert Frost: "The Road not Taken"Sri Aurobindo: "Rose of God"Sylvia Plath: "Daddy"Tagore: Gitanjali (1-10)Toru Dutt: "Our Casuarina Tree"Walt Whitman: "Cradle Endlessly Rocking" Out of theEmerson: 'Self Reliance'R. Ambedkar: 'Philosophy of Hinduism'
The Romantics and the Victorians
Sec 9
Oscar Wilde: The Importance of Being EarnestCharles Dickens: Oliver TwistCharlotte Bronte: Jane EyreEmily Bronte: Wuthering HeightsGeorge Eliot: The Mill on the FlossJane Austen: Pride and PrejudiceThomas Hardy: The Mayor of CasterbridgeAlfred Tennyson: "Ulysses"B. Shelley: "Ode to the West Wind"Hopkins: "The Windhover"John Keats: "Ode on a Grecian Urn"Matthew Arnold: "Dover Beach"Robert Browning: "My Last Duchess"Rossetti: "The Blessed Damozel"Samuel Coleridge: "Dejection: An Ode"William Blake: "The Lamb", "The Tiger"William Wordsworth: "Ode: Intimations of Immortality"Charles Lamb: 'Dream Children', 'Poor Relations'S. Mill: Subjugation (From "On the Equality of Sexes" of Women The)
General Knowledge and Current Affairs
Sec 10
General Knowledge and Current Affairs
Research Methodology/Teaching Aptitude
Sec 11
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;
Administrative
100 Marks
Assistant ||| Auditor
The Kerala Public Service Commission conducts recruitment for Assistant and Auditor posts in various government departments such as the Government Secretariat, Kerala Public Service Commission, Advocate General's Office, and Local Fund Audit Department.
75m
10s
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Mental Ability and Test of Reasoning
Sec 1
Alphabetical Arrangement of WordsAnalogyAntonymCalculation & LogicClassificationCoding & DecodingCommon Sense TestDate and CalendarLetter & Number SeriesOdd Man OutSense of DirectionSynonym
Social Welfare Schemes & Measures
Sec 2
Annapurna YojanaAntyodaya YojanaBalika Samridhi YojanaBharat NirmanIndira AwaasIntegrated Child Development SchemeJawahar Rozgar YojanaKudumbasreeMahila Samridhi YojanaNational Food for Work ProgrammeNRDPPrime Minister's Rozgar YojanaRozgar YojanaRural Development Pradhan Gramin Mantri Adarsh Gram YojanaRural Landless EmploymentSamagra Guarantee ProgrammeSampoorna Awaas YojanaValmiki Ambedkar Awaas Yojana
Constitution of India and Civil Rights
Sec 3
Apex CourtsAtrocities against women and Scheduled Castes and Scheduled TribesBasic FactsCitizenshipComptroller and Auditor GeneralDirective PrincipleFeaturesFundamental Rights & DutiesHuman RightsHuman Rights CommissionImportant AmendmentsInformation CommissionLegislatureLokayuktaOmbudsmanOther Important OfficesPublic Service CommissionsRight to EducationRight to InformationRight to Legislation against Child LabourSocial AuditState ExecutiveUnion GovernmentUnion TerritoriesWomen EmpowermentWomen’s Commission
Quantitative Aptitude
Sec 4
AreaCalendarClocksH.C.F & L.C.MInterestPercentageProblems on AgeRatio & ProportionSimplificationTest of Divisibility-NumbersTime & DistanceTime & WorkTrainsVolume
General Science
Sec 5
Basic facts in the field of ScienceCommon Scientific FactsImportant Scientific Phenomena
Current Affairs
Sec 6
CinemaImportant World, National and Regional Events related to the Political and Scientific fieldsLiteratureSports
Information Technology and Cyber Laws
Sec 7
Cyber LawsFundamentals of ComputersInternet
Facts about India
Sec 8
Demography and PlanningEconomic and Social DevelopmentEconomyClimateFamous SitesPhysical FeaturesRiversSoilsPeriod from 1857 to 1947Poverty Alleviation
Facts about Kerala
Sec 9
ClimateFamous SitesPhysical FeaturesRiversSoilsAyya VaikundaBlessedBrahmananda Swami SivayogiChattampi SwamyDr. PalpuKankal Kuriakose Elias ChavaraKumaranasanManath PadmanabhanPandit KaruppanPoikayil Yohannan (Kumaran Guru)Sree Narayana GuruThycaud AyyaV.T. BhattathirippadVagbhatanandaVakkam MoulaviRenaissance of Kerala
General English
Sec 10
Active and Passive VoiceAgreement of Subject and VerbComparison of AdjectivesConfusing Adjectives and AdverbsCorrect usage of ArticlesCorrection in SentencesDirect and Indirect SpeechPrepositionsAntonymsGenderIdioms and their meaningsOne Word SubstitutesProblem concerning wordsSingular and PluralSynonyms
Technical
100 Marks
Deputy Engineer
Recruitment by Kerala Public Service Commission for the post of Deputy Engineer in the Kerala Co-operative Milk Marketing Federation Limited.
120m
5s
#kerala-psc#engineering#technical#degree-level#mechanical-engineering
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CIVIL ENGINEERING
Sec 1
Analysis of simple framesBearing capacity of soilBernoulli’s theorem and its bending applicationsColumnsCommon building materialsComponents of a buildingDirect applicationsEquation of continuityFrictionGround improvementHydraulic jumpImpact loadingMoment of inertiaNotchesOpen channel flowPrincipal stresses and strainsResolution of forcesShear forceShear stress distribution in beamsSimple machinesStrain energyStress and strainsStressesStrutsTemperature stressesTheories of failureTheory of simple bendingTorsion formulasWeirs
DAIRY ENGINEERING
Sec 2
Arrangement of equipmentCare and maintenance of UHT plants equipmentsDifferent methodsOperation of UHT plants equipmentsBasic of dairy plant layoutBottle washersButter making machineCan washersCare and maintenance of pipes & fittingsMaintenance and careOperationCIP cleaningClassification of Dairy plantsConstructionImportant partsTypesCare and maintenanceFactors affecting capacityMechanism of feed distributionOperationDairy Building planningCare and maintenanceETPMilking machinesMilking parloursRotating milking parloursSlurry pumpsDairy plantsDesigning of CIP systemDoors and windowsDrains and drain layout for small and large dairiesBound moistureCritical moisture contentEquilibrium moisture contentFree moisturePrinciple of dryingConstant rateFalling rateUnbound moistureBasic concepts of multiple effect evaporatorsBasic principles of evaporatorsConstruction of evaporatorsDifferent types of evaporators used in Dairy industryMVR systemOperation of evaporatorsPrinciple of Thermo compressorThermodynamics of MVRThermodynamics of TVRAseptic fillingBulk handling systemCapping machineCare and maintenance of filling machinesOperation and working of different types of bottle fillersPouch filling machineCharacteristics of gasFluidized bed dryerMechanisms of fluidizationFly controlGeneral points of consideration for designing principles of dairy layoutGhee making machineCare and maintenance of homogenizersClassification of homogenizersOperation of homogenizersPower requirement of homogenizersSingle stage homogenizersTwo stage homogenizersMaintenance and careOperationIllumination in dairy plantsImportance of planningLocating the process sectionLocation of Dairy plantsMaterials and sanitary features of the dairy equipmentMechanization and equipment used in manufacture of indigenous dairy productsMilk pipingEquipments for can receptionTanker receptionMilk storage tanksMold preventionOffices and workshopOther utilitiesBatch pasteurizersCare and maintenance of pasteurizersContinuous (HTST) pasteurizersFlash pasteurizersOperation of pasteurizersPasteurizer controlsUse of flow diversion valvesPreparation of process scheduleSelection of siteCare and maintenance of clarifiersCare and maintenance of separatorsClarifiersCream separatorsDifferent types of centrifuges and their application in Dairy industryPrinciples of centrifugal separationSpace requirements for arrangement of different sections in dairyAir heating systemsAtomization and feeding systemCare and maintenance of spray dryersControl systems in spray dryerBag filterCyclone separatorElectrostatic separatorInstantization of powderPrincipal parts of spray dryerSelection of type of powder collecting deviceTypesVarious stages of spray dryingWet scrubbersCare and maintenance of sterilizersDifferent type of sterilizersIn Bottle sterilizersTypes of layoutsTypes, construction, care and maintenance of sanitary pumpsUtility/service sectionVentilation
GENERAL KNOWLEDGE, CURRENT AFFAIRS AND RENAISSANCE IN KERALA
Sec 3
Current AffairsGeneral KnowledgeRenaissance in Kerala
ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
Sec 4
Basic idea filter circuitsCurrent sourcesKCLKVLMaximum power transfer theoremsMesh analysisNetwork graphNode analysisNorton’s theoremResonanceSteady state sinusoidal networksSuperposition theoremThevenin’s theoremThree phase circuitsTransient response of dc networksTwo port networkVoltage sourcesBridgesDigital voltmetersDynamometer type instrumentsFrequency measurementInduction type instrumentsInstrument transformersMeasurement of currentMeasurement of energyMeasurement of powerMeasurement of power factorMeasurement of voltageMoving iron instrumentsMultimetersOscilloscopesPhase measurementPMMC instrumentsPotentiometersPotentiometric error analysisQ-metersRecordersTime measurementAuto-transformersArmature reactionCommutationGenerator characteristicsSpeed control of motorsStarting of motorsTypesWindingsEnergy conversion principlesServo motorsSingle phase induction motorsEfficiencyEquivalent circuitPhasor diagramRegulationTestsStepper motorsApplicationsParallel operation of generatorsPerformanceRegulationStarting characteristicsSynchronous motorPerformance characteristicsPrinciplesSpeed controlStartingTypesConnectionsParallel operationDesign of distribution systems with light power and motor loadsMat earthingPipe earthingPlate earthingDesign of indoor 11 KV substation upto 630 KVADesign of outdoor 11 KV substation upto 630 KVAHT and LT breaker control panelsInstallation of induction motorsInstallation of protective devicesInstallation of standby generatorInstallation of switchgearsInstallation of transformersLightning arrestersCable glandsGuidelines of cable installationSelection of cablesMeteringPre-commissioning tests of cablesPre-commissioning tests of generatorsPre-commissioning tests of transformersProtectionProtection of standby generatorSelection of protective devicesSelection of standby generatorSelection of switchgearsSelection of transformersAmpere’s lawBiot and Savart’s lawCapacitanceDielectricsElectric field due to line charge distributionElectric field due to plane charge distributionElectric field due to point charge distributionElectric field due to spherical charge distributionGauss theoremInductancePotential due to line charge distributionPotential due to plane charge distributionPotential due to point charge distributionPotential due to spherical charge distributionBasic concepts of adjustable speed ac drivesBasic concepts of adjustable speed dc drivesFully controlled convertersHalf controlled convertersGTOsIGBTsMOSFETsPhase control rectifiersPrinciples of choppersPrinciples of invertersPrinciples of operation of semiconductor power devicesSemiconductor power diodesStatic characteristics of semiconductor power devicesThyristorsTransistorsTriacsTriggering circuitsBasic power generation conceptsBus admittance matricesBus impedance matricesCable insulationCable performanceCircuit breakersCoronaDifferential protectionDigital protectionDistance protectionDistribution systemsEconomic operationEqual area criteriaHVDC transmissionLoad flowPer-unit quantitiesPower factor correctionPrinciples of over-current protectionRadio interferenceSolid state relaySwing curvesSymmetrical components fault analysisSystem stability conceptsTransmission line modelsTransmission line performanceVoltage control
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
Sec 5
BoilersBrayton cycleCalorific cyclesCombustion value of gaseous fuelsCombustion value of liquid fuelsCombustion value of solid fuelsMethods for improving the efficiency of cyclesProperties of steamRankine cycleAbrasive materialsCeramicsFerrous metalsGlassesHardness testImpact testMechanical properties of engineering materialsNon-ferrous metalsPlasticsSiliconTensile testBernoulli’s equationCalculation of head lossCavitationCoefficient of frictionContinuity equationDraft tubeEuler’s equation for energy transferFlow through a pipeFluidFluid propertiesHydraulic pumpsHydraulic resistancesHydraulic turbinesInstruments for measuring rate of flowManometersPascal’s lawPitot tubePositive displacement pumpsAbsorptivityCalculation of thermal resistancesDiathermic and non-diathermic radiationEmissivityEquation of heat conductionHeat conduction through cylinderHeat conduction through platesHeat conduction through sphereModes of heat transferMonochromatic emissive powerNewton’s law of convective heat coolingOverall heat transfer coefficientPrinciples in radiation heat transferRadiation shape factorReflectivitySolar constantTransmissivityBrazingCastingElectrical discharge machiningElectrochemical machiningForgingCuttingDrillingGrindingMillingShapingTaper turningThread turningTurningPrinciple, application and advantages of CNC machinesRollingSolderingWeldingBelt drivesBrakesChain drivesClassification of gearsClutchesCouplingsGear drivesGear trainsRope drivesAir conditioningAir washersHuman comfortIndustrial air conditioningPsychrometric processesPsychrometric propertiesPsychrometryTypes of refrigerantsVapour compression refrigeration systemsAir standard cyclesCarnot cycleConcepts of thermodynamicsLaws of thermodynamicsP-V and T-S diagrams
Education
100 Marks
Pre Primary Teacher (Deaf School)
The Kerala Public Service Commission (KPSC) conducts this exam to recruit candidates for the role of Pre-Primary Teachers in various educational institutions across the state. The role demands not only educational qualifications but also a deep understanding of child psychology and effective teaching methodologies.
75m
7s
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മാനസികശേഷി പരിശോധന
Sec 1
സാന്ദ്രീകരണംസാന്ദ്രീകരണ നിയമങ്ങൾസാന്ദ്രീകരണ വിദ്യകൾകിഴിക്കൽകൂട്ടിച്ചേർക്കൽഗുണനംവ്യത്യാസംസംഖ്യകൾജാമ്യതജാമ്യതയിലെ ചോദ്യങ്ങൾസാന്ദ്രീകരണ നിയമങ്ങൾപദാർത്ഥങ്ങൾപദാർത്ഥത്തിലെ ചോദ്യങ്ങൾപാഠഭാഗംപാഠഭാഗത്തിലെ ചോദ്യങ്ങൾവിവര സാങ്കേതികവിദ്യഅക്ഷരക്കൂട്ടങ്ങൾഅക്ഷരങ്ങൾഅക്ഷരമാലഏകീകരണംനിർവചനംവിവരങ്ങൾവിവരസാങ്കേതികവിദ്യസത്യസന്ധതസാന്ദ്രീകരണം(SH 3) പ്രാഥമിക ഗണിതശാസ്ത്രംഅർത്ഥംപദങ്ങൾവാക്കുകൾവാക്യങ്ങൾ
സാദ്ധ്യതാ പഠനം
Sec 2
സംഖ്യകൾഗണിതശാസ്ത്രംകാലിൻകൂട്ടിച്ചേർക്കൽഗണിതശേഷികൾഘനംഘനമൂലംലക്ഷ്യഫലങ്ങൾവർഗ്ഗംവർഗ്ഗമൂലംവ്യത്യാസംസംഖ്യാപരമായ
അക്ഷരമാല
Sec 3
അക്ഷരമാല
പാഠഭാഗം
Sec 4
പാഠഭാഗം
സ്കൂൾ സമൂഹങ്ങൾ
Sec 5
മതംമതങ്ങൾമതനിയമങ്ങൾമതപരമായ ചടങ്ങുകൾമതവിദ്യാഭ്യാസംമതസംഘടനകൾസമൂഹങ്ങൾ
വിവര സാങ്കേതികവിദ്യ
Sec 6
വിവര സാങ്കേതികവിദ്യ
വ്യാകരണാം
Sec 7
വ്യാകരണാം
Administrative
100 Marks
WELFARE FUND INSPECTOR
Recruitment by Kerala PSC for the post of Welfare Fund Inspector in Toddy Workers Welfare Fund Board.
120m
8s
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Administration
Sec 1
Administrative Process: Planning-Organising - Staffing-Directing-Co-ordinating-Reporting and BudgetingCharacteristics of Human Service Organisation in Comparison with industrial, educational and health care organisationsConcept: Administration, Organisation, Management, Social Administration and Social Welfare AdministrationBasics of materials management like purchase procedure, inventory control, etc.Office Management: Principles and Practices, Maintenance of files, records, Data banks- MIS.
Sociology
Sec 2
applications of Sociologybasic concepts in Sociology: society, community, association, institution, culture, religion, social groups, status and role, socialization, kinship, class, social control, deviance, social change.Definition of Sociology
Basic Comprehension of English
Sec 3
assessing the person's understanding about a passage in English and grammar
Basic Comprehension of Malayalam
Sec 4
assessing the person's understanding about a passage in Malayalam and grammar
Sociology of Indian Society
Sec 5
Caste and politicsCaste in India: characteristics, emerging changes in caste system in modern societyContemporary issues in Indian society: communalism, regionalism, terrorism, corruption, violence against women.Environmental Challenges: Pollution, Solid Waste management.Family: joint, nuclearKerala model of development: advantages and limitationsKerala society: caste in Kerala, social reform movements - SNDP Yogam, KPMS.Marginalized communities in Kerala: SC/ST/OBC and fish workers.Marriage in India: religious variations, changing trends, family court, divorce, domestic violencesocial problems: Migration, Poverty, Overpopulation, Crime, Prostitution, Unemployment, Mafia, drugs and alcoholism.unity in diversity, linguistic and religious differences In India
Communication
Sec 6
communication skillsconcepts and processelectronic media on communicationimportance of media in communication.Oral communication: essentials, meetings and conferences, group communications, inter personal communication, telephone talk, interviews, ethics of communicationprinciples of effective communicationWritten communication: features, objectives, importance, structure of business letters, business enquiry execution of orders, report writing
Community Power
Sec 7
approaches to community organizationDefinition-PrinciplesPhases of Community organization: study - analysis - assessment discussion -organisation-Action – evaluation – modification - continuationrole and skills of community organizerconcept and types of community leadersstructure, sources of power
Labour Laws
Sec 8
Contract Labour (Regulation and Association)Equal Remuneration Act 1976Kerala Toddy Welfare Fund BoardPayment of Wages Act, 1936The Industrial Dispute Act, 1947 and means for settlement of Industrial DisputesThe Minimum Wages Act 1948The Payment of Bonus Act, 1965The Trade Union Act, 1926The Workmen's Compensation Act, 1923Toddy Worker's Welfare Fund Act, 1969
Technical
100 Marks
Assistant Motor Vehicles Inspector
The Kerala PSC AMVI (Assistant Motor Vehicle Inspector) exam is a job opportunity for individuals with diplomas or bachelor's degrees in Mechanical Engineering and Automobile Engineering, allowing them to work as government employees in a technical field.
120m
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MODULE IX: TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT AND MODERN VEHICLE TECHNOLOGY
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Automobile pollution and controlFuel injection system in Petrol engine and Diesel engineModern vehicle accessories and safety devicesTransportation Management
MODULE-V
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BOILERSLathe and lathe worksPower plantsWelding
MODULE VII: CHASSIS SYSTEMS
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Brake SystemChassis and frameSteering SystemSuspension System
MODULE-III
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CompressorsIC enginesTHERMAL ENGINEERING
MODULE VI : ENGINE CONSTRUCTION AND RELATED SYSTEMS
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Constructional details of IC EnginesFuel SystemLubrication and Cooling System
MODULE- I
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Current Affairs & Renaissance in KeralaGeneral knowledge
MODULE VIII: TRANSMISSION AND ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS
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Electrical SystemTransmission system
MODULE-II
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FLUID FLOWHYDRAULICS
MODULE-IV
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Rivets, nut and boltsShear force and bending momentSTRENGTH OF MATERIAL
Technical
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COMMERCIAL TAX OFFICER
The Commercial Tax Officer position is a government post under the Kerala Public Service Commission (Kerala PSC) in the commercial tax department. It involves responsibilities in tax administration, including the assessment and collection of commercial taxes, enforcement of tax laws, and investigation of tax evasion.
120m
6s
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PART I: ACCOUNTANCY & FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
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BOOK KEEPING AND ACCOUNTANCY : Introduction to Accounting-Meaning, Definition, Need, Importance, Advantages , Capital and Revenue, Reserves, Provision, Depreciation, Accounting concepts and conventions- Journal and journal Entry , Leger and ledger Postings, Preparation of Cash Book ( Three column), Preparation of Trial Balance- Rectification of errors- Preparation of Final Accounts of Sole Trader.Budgetary Control- Meaning of Budget, Budgeting and Budgetary control, Preparation of various Budgets, Classification of Budgets-Fixed and Flexible, Budgetary Control as a Management Tool, Installation of Budgetary Control System, Limitations of Budgetary Control System- Zero based Budgeting.Cash Flow Analysis –Need, Meaning, Importance, Utility, Sources of Cash, Application of Cash, Format of Cash Flow Statement, Preparation of Cash Flow Statement, Difference Between Fund Flow and Cash Flow Statement, Cash Forecast.COST ACCOUNTING: Meaning, Objectives, Concept of Cost, Elements of Cost –Material, Labour, Overhead , Cost Sheet and its Preparation, Cost Classification, Cost Unit, Cost Centre, Cost Estimate and Ascertainment , Cost Allocation and Apportionment, Cost Reduction and Cost Control, Installation of Costing System , Methods and Techniques of Costing –Contract Costing, Job Costing, Tender Costing .JOINT STOCK COMPANY-Accounting for Share Capital, Issue and Redemption of Debentures- Preparation of Final Accounts .MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTING: Meaning, Definition – Functions, Scope, Functions of Management Accountant, Management Accounting Principles, Utility of Management Accounting, Tools of Management Accounting: Fund Flow Analysis –Need, Meaning, Uses of Funs Flow Statement, Schedule of changes in Working Capital, Preparation of Fund Flow Statement , , Funds Forecast.PARTNERSHIP ACCOUNTS: Basic Concepts, Nature- Partnership Act, 1932 and Limited Liability Partnership Act, 2008, Partnership Deed - Preparation of Final Accounts – Reconstitution of Partnership firm-Admission, Retirement, Death and Dissolution.Working Capital Management – Working Capital –concept , definition, Types, Factors Determining Working Capital , Estimation of Working Capital ,Working Capital Management – meaning, Management of Cash, Management of Inventories, Management of Accounts Receivables and Management of Accounts Payables- Over and Under Trading, Banking Policy- Dehajia, Tandon and Chore Committees.Capital Structure and Cost of Capital -: Meaning, Capital Structure Planning, Optimum Capital Structure, Capital Structure Theories, Net Income Approach, Net Operating Income Approach, Traditional Approach and Modi Gilani Miller Approach. Cost of Capital- Meaning, Computation, Cost of Debt, Cost of Equity, Cost of Preference Shares And Weighted Average Cost of Capital.Dividend Decision -: Factors influencing Dividend Policy, Cash Dividend, Stock Dividend and Stock Split, Dividend Models, Walter’s Model, Gordon’s Model and Modi Gilani Miller Model.Finance Decision -: Sources of Funds, Long Term , Medium Term and Short Term, Equity Shares , Preference Shares, Debentures and Bonds, Institutional Borrowings, Public Deposits, Lease Financing, Venture Capital, Commercial Paper and Factoring.Finance Function -: Meaning, Scope and Objectives of Financial Management, Financial Forecasting, Financial Planning and steps in Financial Planning.Investment Decision -: Long Term Investment, Capital Budgeting Process, Selection of Projects, Estimation of Cash Flows, Project Evaluation Techniques, Pay back period, Average Rate of Return, Net Present Value Method and Internal Rate of Return.
PART III a: 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.
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 II: LAW
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(i)The Central Sales Tax Act, 1956, The Central Sales Tax Rules (Registration and Turnover), 1956, and The Central Sales Tax (Kerala) Rules, 1957 : Definitions – Interstate Sale - Interstate Trade or Commerce, Imports, Exports – Declared Goods-Authorities- Registration of Dealers-Rates of Tax- Determination of Turn over – Levy and Collection of Tax- Appeal- Offences and Penalties.(ii)The Kerala General Sales Tax Act, 1963, and The Kerala General Sales Tax Rules, 1963 : Definitions- Authorities- Incidence and Levy of Tax- Registration and Permit – Assessment and Collection – Inspection – Appeal and Revision – Refund – Offences and Penalties.(iii)The Kerala Value Added Tax Act, 2003, and The Kerala Value Added Tax Rules, 2005 : Definitions- Authorities- Incidence and Levy of Tax – Registration and Permit – Assessment – Recovery - Inspection – Appeal – Revision – Settlement of Cases- Refund – Offences and Penalties.(i)The Kerala Agricultural Income Tax Act, 1991, and The Kerala Agricultural Income Tax Rules, 1991 : Definitions – Authorities- Charge, Computation and Composition of Tax- Clubbing of Income- Procedure for assessment – Collection and Recovery – Appeal and Revision- Refund – Offences and Penalties.(ii)The Kerala Money Lenders’ Act, 1958 : Definitions – Authorities- Licensing Procedure – Interest and Charges – Power to Deposit in Court – Duties of Money Lenders- Power to Cancel Licence- Offences and Penalties(iii)The Kerala Tax on Luxuries Act, 1976, and The Kerala Tax on Luxuries Rules, 1976 : Definitions- Authorities- Levy and Collection – Registration of Establishments – Returns- Compounding- Assessment and Collection – Confiscation –Refund – Appeal and Revision – Offences and Penalties.(iv)The Kerala Revenue Recovery Act, 1968, and The Kerala Revenue Recovery Rules, 1968 : Definitions – Modes of Recovery of Arrears of Public Revenue –Procedural Formalities- Remedies.(i)The Indian Contract Act, 1872 : Requisites of Contract- Formalities – Consideration – Void Agreements and Voidable Contracts- Vitiating Elements – Contingent Contract- Performance – Breach – Modes of Discharge of Contract- Quasi Contract – Damages- Indemnity – Guarantee- Bailment- Agency .(ii)Sale of Goods Act, 1930 : Definitions – Contract of Sale- Effect- Performance- Rights and Liabilities of Seller and Buyer- Condition and Warranty – Auction Sale – Caveat Emptor – Remedies.(iii)Indian Partnership Act, 1932, and The Limited Liability Partnership Act, 2008 : Definitions – Nature – Relation of Partners- Types of Partnership- Rights and Liabilities of Partners- Modes of Dissolution- Incorporation – Liability – Investigation- Winding up and Dissolution.
PART III b. Social Welfare Legislations and Programmes
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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
Lecturer in Chemical Engineering (Polytechnic)
This is a recruitment examination conducted by the Kerala Public Service Commission for the post of Lecturer in Chemical Engineering (Polytechnic) within the Technical Education Department.
75m
15s
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Part II: e Essentials of Electronics Engineering
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2G and 3G technologies – CDMA and GSM. Compare.Active and passive devices – working, applications, comparison – only review – LED and CFL lighting and LED lighting. Diagram and explanation, 5 V power supply with bridge rectifier. 7805 and SMPS – block diagram and advantages. Integrated circuits. SMD – advantages – Static electricity. Precautions in handling electronic circuits.Block Diagram – UPS and inverter. Online and off line UPS. Differentiate – Battery selection for UPS and inverter.E-wasteHealth hazards of E-waste.MicrocontrollersMobile technologyON / OFF, push to ON, push to OFF, push to ON / OFF, SPST, SPDT, DPST, DPDT. Working and applications of limit switches, proximity switches, relays.Simple block diagram of 8 bit microcontrollers – application.SwitchesUPS & Inverter
Part III: FLUID MECHANICS
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Absolute Pressure, Gauge Pressure, Total Pressure Manometers – U Tube, Differential & Inclined Tube Manometers – Liquid column Manometers.Ball valvesButterfly valveCompressors, Blowers and Vacuum Systems - Displacement compressors, vacuum pumps and ejectors. Nash HyTor.Computation of Fluid Head, Static head, Impact head, Velocity head, Potential head – Total Mechanical energy, efficiency. Relation between Velocity distribution in pipes. Expressing Fluid Friction. Maximum and average velocity. Wake formation (Description only)Critical Velocity, Reynolds Number, Viscous, Turbulent Flows Transition range & Velocity distribution in pipes.Density, Specific gravity, Viscosity, Newton’s law of viscosity, Newtonian and Non-Newtonian fluid, Viscosity Index, Red wood viscometer.Diaphragm valveDouble suction type - Split case and multistage centrifugal pumps – Priming of centrifugal pumps - self priming and Priming.Expressions – simple problems.Fluid displacement pump – AirLift, Acid gge, Jet pumps, Electro magnetic pumpsFluid HeadFriction in straight pipe – Poiseuille-Hagen equation for viscous flow (no derivation). Empirical and problems. Reynolds’s number and relative roughness on friction factor. Involving friction loss in pipe fittings. Economic pipe diameter.Fundamentals of flow control mechanism and valve classifications.Gate valve and its variations like sluice valve and slide valve.Measurements – Displacement meters, piston and wet gas meter, rotating disc meter, meters – Electro magnetic flow meter.Method- mechanical method and special methods.Pipe fittings – fittings for screwed, welded and flanged joints.Pipes & tubes: Pipes and tube – Pipe fittings and standardsPlug valve (cocks) – lubricating plug valves - 2 way and 3 way and nonPositive displacement and Centrifugal.Pressure Measuring InstrumentsProperties of FluidsPump ClassificationsRotary – gear pump, screw pumps, lobe pumps – Diaphragm pumps.Sealing of rotating shafts – stuffing boxes and mechanical sealsSimple and duplex – single acting and double acting.Stop valves – Globe valveTransportation of fluidsTypes of Flows
MASS TRANSFER
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AbsorptionApplications of leaching – batch and continuous – heap leaching – percolation tanks – Shanks.Definition and General mechanism of diffusional processes – Mathematical expressions for Adiabatic saturation temperature – wet bulb temp atmospheric – natural – cooling towers.DiffusionDistillationDistillation as an interphase mass transfer – industrial application – definition of terms – lessDryingFractionationHumidificationLeachingMechanism of Absorption – conditions of equilibrium between gas and liquid – Henry’s law.Molecular diffusion – Fick’s rate equation – molar flux – steady state diffusion of a gas A.Purpose and industrial applications – classifications – drying equipment – tray dryer – tunnel.Rectification, Azeotropic distillation, extractive distillation, molecular distillation and fractionation.
Part VII: POLYMER TECHNOLOGY
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Addition polymerization, Step polymerization, Chain polymerization, Anionic and cationic polymerization, Polymerization by condensationDifferent types of co-polymers – Random, block, graft co-polymer – Characteristic features and applications of co-polymerization-polycondensationEngineering PlasticsEthylene, Propylene, Vinyl Chloride, Styrene.Important sources of monomers and manufacturing of the followingIntroduction to polymersManufactureManufacture of Man Made FibersNylon, Viscose Rayon, Polyesterof thermoplastics – Commodity plasticsPlastics – Rubber – Fiber – adhesive – coatingsPolyethylene (2) PolypropyleneThermosetting / Thermoplastic – Specialty plasticsTypes of polymerization reaction
Part II: b Basic Civil Engineering
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Aggregates – types & requirements of good aggregates.Brick – varieties and strength, characteristics of good brickCement – varieties and grade of cement and its usesChain surveying – principles, instruments, ranging, and chaining survey field work and field book, selection of survey stations, units of land area.Concrete – grades of concrete as per IS code, water cement ratio, Workability, mixing, batching, compaction and curing.ConstructionLevellingLevelling 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 – Electronics, Total station, theodolite, Distomat.Masonry – types rubble masonry, brick masonry, English bond – Flemish bond (One brick wall).MaterialsParts of building – foundation – types of foundations – spread footing, isolated footing, combined footing, Raft, pile and well foundations.Steel – types of steel for reinforcement, steel structural sections, bars.Surveying
PARTICLE TECHNOLOGY
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Agitation and MixingAgitation, Sedimentation and Mixing. Sedimentation separation in liquid medium – batch sedimentation – application of batch - Principle of froth flotation cells - froth flotation cells – simple flow sheet for flotation plantAir separation methods: cyclone separator – air separator – Electrostatic. Bag filterCentrifugal force developed in centrifuges – classification of centrifuges – batch – semiCentrifugationClassification of filters.Continuous filter – rotary drum – working cycle – methods of cake discharge – installationFilter operation – effect of pressure – constant pressure and constant volume filtration.Filter presses – plate and frame filter press, non – washing, open delivery, washing, closedFiltration as a solid, liquid separation in industry and its application.floating roofFluidizationHoppers – bins – Devices for discharge of solids. Angle of repose – Conveyor types – belt conveyor – screw conveyor – apron conveyor – scraper conveyor – chain conveyor – pneumatic conveyors – auxiliary equipment pneumatic conveying systemLaws of crushing – Kick’s law – Rittinger’s law – Bond’s law – Jaw crusher – gyratory – Average particle size – volume surface mean, Specific surface of mixture diameterLeaf filters – Moore filter – pressure and vacuum typesMechanism of fluidization – conditions for fluidization – batch fluidization – boiling effectNature of the materials to be crushed – hardness, structure, moisture content, crushingPurpose of agitation – agitation equipment – propellers, paddles and turbines – Flow pattern in agitated vessels – prevention of swirling – draft tubes and baffles – their power consumption in agitated vessels – simple problems in determination of power.Sand filter – open – closedScreen Analysis: efficiency and capacity of screensSize ReductionSize Separation and Fluidization. Standard screenssphere on Hot – wet and dry – gas holders – pressure cylinders specificationsStorage and Transportation of Solids, Gases and Liquids. Storage of solidsStorage of gasesStorage of liquidStorage of volatile liquidsstorage tanksTyler and U. S. Screens.Types of crushing equipments, coarse crushers – intermediate crushers – fine grinders – openTypes of screening equipment – grizzlies – trammels, shaking screens, vibrating screens
ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING
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Air PollutionAnalog and digital signal transmission, D/A, A/D converter, Telemetering devicesAnalog and Instrumentation diagram for the followingComputerized Control and Instrumentation Diagrams Descriptive treatment of the followingControl room – panels and control room functionsDifferent flow meters and level measuring instruments Level measurementDistillation plantHeat exchangerInstrumentation & Process Control Principles of measurementInstruments for indication, recording and remote control.Maintenance – maintenance of chemical plant – Replacement equipments – Trouble and remedial actions – StartNoise PollutionOff line and on line measurement – Humidity - Dew point method, wet bulb method – hygrometer, electrical type – Moisture content in different products – Spectrophotometry, mass spectrography, Chromatographic analysis – flame photometry,Plant InspectionPollution and Control Of dust emissions – ESP, Bag filters, absorbers, scrubbers, etc – sources of gaseous pollutantsPressure – Manometers – diaphragm gauges, bellow gauges, strain gaugesProcess Control Recorders, timersRadioactive PollutionSafety, Fire EngineeringSecondary, Tertiary – BOD, COD determinationSight glass, box – float type, displacement type (torque tube), diaphragmSolid Waste – Noise pollution – Noise control program – TVL, SIL, NIE – Noise barriers – Composition of earth – Methods of disposal – Sources of radioactive waste. Effects of radioactive pollution – monitoringSpecific Gravity, Humidity & Instrumental methods of analysis Specific gravityTemperature – Bimetallic – filled system thermometers – thermocouples – resistanceThe importance and need for safety measures in industries – Define the meaning of the term – factory, accident, frequency rate, severity rate – Identify the various accident factors, mechanical, personal factors, environmental factors – Discuss the 4 E’s of accident prevention technique – List the precautions to be observed while working in an hazardous environment – Explain briefly the artificial respiration methods – Safety practices in a chemical industries – Flammable – Flammable limit – explosive limit – Inflatable limit – C, LD 50, LC 50 – TLV, STEL, TLV – characteristics of hazardous material – flammable liquidsTransducers - Characteristics of measuring elements and process control system – closed and open loop systemsWater Pollution
Part I: General Knowledge, Current Affairs and Renaissance in Kerala
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Akkamma Cherian, Anna Chandy, Lalithambika Antharjanam, Parvathi Nenmenimangalam, A V Kuttimalu Amma, Lalithambika Antharjanam, etc. others PrabhuAmendment Provisions of the Constitution.Awakening Through LiteratureCentre-State Relations- Legislative- Administrative and Financial.Efforts To Reform The SocietyEmergency 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 AffairsGENERAL KNOWLEDGE AND CURRENT AFFAIRSIntroduction to English education- various missionary organisations and their founding-functioning- educational institutions, printing press, etc.Kodungalloor Kunjikkuttan Thampuran, Thunchath Ezhuthachan, Cherusseri Namboothiri, Kunchan Nambiar, Melpathur Narayana Bhattathiri, Valmiki, Ezhuthachan, A R Rajaraja Varma, Vallathol Narayana Menon, Ulloor S Parameswara Iyer, Kumaran Asan, Changampuzha Krishna Pillai, C V Raman Pillai, G Sankara Kurup, Vaikom Muhammad Basheer, Kesav Dev, Thakazhi Sivasankara Pillai, Ponkunnam Varkey, S K Pottakkad and others.Leaders Of RenaissanceLiterary FiguresMalayala Manorama, Desabhimani, Vivekoday, Mithavadi, Swadeshabhimani, Malayali, Kerala Kaumudi, Samadarshi, Kesari, Mathrubhumi, AIA, Bhashaposhini, Ameen, Prabhatham, Yuktivadi, etc.Purana Sahithya, Nadaka Sahithya, Novel, Drama, Poetry, Library movement etc.Religious-Social reform MovementsRENAISSANCE IN KERALARole Of Press In RenaissanceSalient 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.SNDP Yogam, Nair Service Society, Yogakshema Sabha, Sadhu Jana Paripalana Sangam, Vala Samudaya Parishkarana Sabha, Samathwa Samajam, Islam Dharma Paripalana Sangam, Prathyaksha Raksha Daiva Sabha, Araya Samajam, Brahmananda Shivayogi, Vagbhatananda, Poikayil Yohannan (Kumara Guru) Dr. Palpu, Padmanabhan Ayyappan, Mammanc Thangal, Pandit K P Karuppan, Pampady John Joseph, Kuttamath Padmanabhan, Vakkom Abdul Khadar Moulavi, Mathil Thangal, V T Bhattathirippad, Blessed Kuriakose Chavara, Barrister P G Madhavan, KT Madhavan, Moorkoth Kumaran, Arva, C K Kumara Panicker, K Ayyappan, Dr. Palpu, C V Kunhuraman, K Krishnan Kurukoor, Neelakandan Namboodiripad, P K Velayudhan Arayan, P Krishna Pillai, K Kelappan, K P Chathan Master, P K Nellan, T R Krishnaswami Ayyar, C Kesavan, C M Padmanabhan, Swami Ananda Theerthan Joseph, Kuttipuzha Krishna Pillai and others.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 ProgrammesThycaud Ayyavu, Sree Narayana Guru, Ayyankali, Chattampi Swamikal, Poikayil Appachan, Vagbhatananda, Brahmananda Shivayogi (Kumara Guru) Dr. Palpu, Padmanabhan, Ayyappan Sadasivan, Mampuram Thangal, K P Karuppan Pandit, Joseph John Pampadi, Kuttamath Padmanabhan, V T Bhattathirippad, Vakkom Abdul Khadar Moulavi, Mathil Thangal, Blessed Kuriakose Chavara, Barrister P G Madhavan, K T Madhavan, Moorkoth Kumaran, C K Kumara Panicker, K Ayyappan, Dr. Palpu, C V Kunhuraman, K Krishnan Kurukoor, P K Kesava Menon, P K Neelakandan Namboodiripad, P K Velayudhan Arayan, P Krishna Pillai, K Kelappan, K P Chathan Master, P K Nellan, T R Krishnaswami Ayyar, C Kesavan, C M Padmanabhan, Swami Ananda Theerthan Joseph, Kuttipuzha Krishna Pillai and others.Towards A New SocietyWomen And Social Change
Part II: Technical Mathematics
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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 equations using Cramer’s rule in three unknown.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 – Trigonometric functions. Signs of functions in each quadrant. 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
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Basic idea of electric circuitCircuit parametersEarthing, lightning protection.Electrical circuit of an installationElectrical supply and load and its functioning, division of voltage and current in a parallel and series circuit – simple problems, units, calculation of energy and power, solution of DC circuit with calculation of energy consumption in an installation.R, L, C. AC circuit with R, L, C. Simple solution of a typical AC circuit with resistance, impedance, power and power factor.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 VI: Chemical Technology
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BiotechnologyCatalysts – Batch and Continuous process, Materials, manufacturing process for toilet & laundry soaps. Comparison with soap, Biodegradability of detergents, detergent additives and formulationCeramicsChlorine.Classification by liming, evaporation, Stranding and filtration, bleaching, Refined glusures, and drying – crystallization and centrifugingDefinition of substrate, nutrients Brewing – production of alcoholic beverages by fermentation (a schematic outline)Diaphragm cell – mercury cell – membrane cells – manufacture of solid caustic soda.Different grades of starch. Bleaching – Synthetic tanning agents, and finishing operationsdifferent grades; manufacturing method – carbon, Alumina brick. UsesExplosives, Insecticides and PowderExtraction of oils – oil expellers - Refining of vegetable oils, neutralization, bleaching and deodorisationGlassGlycerine, cellulose nitrate, smokeless powder, Trinitrotoluene manufacture – Action – inorganic – sulphur compounds – phosphorus compounds – chemistry – mode of actionHydrochloric AcidIntroduction – Importance of Sulphuric Acid – properties and uses – raw materials – pyrites, sulphur – production of sulphur dioxide – cleaning.Introduction to Chemical Engineering, Chemical Industrial Process: Major industries in Kerala and India – Raw materials and products – Economic importance ofMicro organisms – enzymes – definition, functions and types.Nitric AcidOils And FatsPaper – Paper industry in India and its future – Soda mechanical pulping – details of process and plant - Paper manufacture - Details of paper machinePhosphoric AcidPreparation and purification of brineproperties and uses – reaction – catalyst – manufacturing process – concentrationproperties and uses and commercial grades – manufacture of HydrochloricProperties, uses and grades, raw materials manufacturing process. Wet and dryPulp & PaperRancidity Of – acid value, saponification value and iodine value.raw material – main unit operation and processreaction and flow diagram, light and heavy, Ammmonia grades – manufacture of Ammonia – different source of synthesis gas process at low and high pressure for soda Ash, Merits and demerits.Sugar, Starch and LeatherSulphuric AcidWaterWater sources – impurities – characteristics – softening methods, Lime soda process
Part V: HEAT TRANSFER
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Calculation in heat exchangers – Heat transfer equipments – Heaters and heat exchangers – single pass shell floating head – plate heat exchangers, double pipe heat exchangers, use of baffles on shell side of heat exchangers – basis of classification – horizontal tube – vertical tube – climbing film – falling film – forced circulationConvection and RadiationEvaporatorsHeat transfer by ConductionHeat transfer by conduction in solids – steady and unsteady state flow – units of heat flow – definition – Single wall. Derivation of equation and simple problems – Thermal conductivity – units.Heat Transfer EquipmentsMultiple Effect Evaporators – Area – capacity – steam economy – factors that control heat transfer coefficient and effect of hydrostatic method of feeding evaporators – advantages of multiple effect evaporator – simple problems in determining concentration and temperature in each effect – steam economy and capacity – industrial uses – optimum temperature differences – incorporating heat pump cycle in fruit evaporation.Steady state conduction through composite wall in series derivation of equation and simple problems – Steady state conduction through cylindrical wall and spherical wall derivation – problems of overall heat transfer coefficient from individual heat transfer coefficient – simple problems.Transfer to fluid without phase change – Forced convection and Free convection – Hydrodynamic boundary layers – thermal boundary layer – Liquids. Flash building – maximum – regimes of boiling – saturated boiling – sub cooled boiling.
FUELS & COMBUSTION
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composition of – classification – origin of coal – theories of origin of coal – ranking of low temperature carbonization – storage of coal – Beehive oven – Otto Hoffmann by product oven – composition, calorific value and uses of above gas fuels – blast furnace gas.composition of coal for industrial purpose – classification of furnaces – construction and working.Cooling and refrigeration – solar drying – distillation and cooking – working of silicon cell – conversion – Schematic diagram of OTEC – Geo thermal power – Geo thermal power station in India.fractional distillation – petroleum products – cracking – catalytic, thermal, hydrocracking – polymerization – knocking agent – octane number – cetane number – removal of sulphur – storage of liquid fuels, gasoline, kerosene, LPG.Fuel Burning Systems and Furnaces, Analysis of Fuel Properties and usesNon Conventional EnergyPetroleumPreparation of nuclear materialsSolid Fuels and Gaseous Fuels Solid fuelsUranium, Thorium, Plutonium fuel.
Part II: c Basic Mechanical Engineering
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Definition, classification – two stroke engines and 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, function of fly wheel, clutch, gearbox, comparison between petrol and diesel engines explain with sketch the working, propeller shaft and differential in power transmission briefly explain power transmission of 4 wheel vehicle with line diagram.Introduction, classification of power plants – working of hydro electric power plant with schematic sketches – working of thermal power plant (Steam and Diesel) with schematic sketches – working of nuclear power plant with schematic sketches.The importance of IC EnginesThe importance of Power Plants
Part IV: STOICHIOMETRY
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Gas Laws and Their ApplicationsGas mixtures – Dalton’s Law, Amagat’s law, Volume % = mole % = partial pressure %. AverageIdeal gases – gas laws (derivation is not required)Material BalancesMaterial Balances involving Chemical Reactions, Chemical reactionsNot involving chemical reactionsSimple problems involving single gas.stoichiometric proportions of reactants, complete and incomplete reactionsTypes of processes – Material balance equations – key component – material balance problemUnits and dimensions, conversion of units, dimensionless group, chemical formulae, mass
Education
100 Marks
Lecturer in Physics
Recruitment by Kerala PSC for Lecturer in Physics in the Kerala General Education (DIET) department.
75m
16s
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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
Recent Developments in Physics
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Basis of Quantum ComputingBig Bang Theory : Spontaneous symmetry breaking, Higgs Boson.Evolution of UniverseNanotechnologyNon Conventional Energy ResourcesNon Linear DynamicsProperties of metal, semi conductor, rare gas and molecular nanoclusters – superconducting fullerene – quantum confined meterials – quantum wells, wires, dots and rings – meta materials – grapheneSoliton – Effect of nonlinearity and dispersion.Wind Energy, Solar Energy, Tidal energy, Bio.
Condensed Matter Physics
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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 models
Mathematical Methods of Physics
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Complex Analysis – Analytic function, Taylor and Laurent expansions, poles, residue and evaluation of integrals.Curinlinear 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,
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.Relaturistic 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
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. Sealar 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.
Spectroscopy
Sec 8
Electronic, 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.
Nuclear and Particle Physics
Sec 9
Elementary particles and their Quantum numbers.Nuclear Properties : size shape and charge distribution, spin and parity – Binding energy, semi empirical mans formula, liquid drop model, Nature of nuclear force. Elmentary ideas of alpha, beta and gamma decay and their selection rules. Fission and fusion. Nuclear for reactions. Reaction crossection, Q valve.Quark Model
Teaching Aptitude
Sec 10
Evaluation systems.Factors affecting teaching;Learner's characteristics;Methods of teaching;Teaching aids;Teaching: Nature, objectives, characteristics and basic requirements;
Statistical Physics
Sec 11
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 12
General Knowledge and Current Affairs
Classical Mechanics
Sec 13
Hamilton Jacobi TheoryNewtons laws, Lagrangian and Hamiltonian formalism. Canonical Transformation and Poison BracketNon leniar Dynamics – logistic map – bifurcation – attractors – fractal, fractal dimension.Rigid body DynamicsSmall oscillationsSpecial theory of relativity
Research Aptitude
Sec 14
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.
Electronics
Sec 15
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.
Social Welfare Legislations and Programmes
Sec 16
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.
Administrative
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JUNIOR ASSISTANT/CASHIER
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Constitution of India
Sec 1
Basic Facts-Features-Citizenship-Fundamental Rights & Duties-Directive Principles-Union Government-Legislature-State Executive-Union Territories-Apex Courts-Comptroller and Auditor General-Public Service Commissions and Other Important Offices-Important Amendments-Etc.
Mental Ability & Test of Reasoning
Sec 2
Calculations & Logic-Coding & Decoding-Classification-Synonyms-Antonyms-Letter & Number Series-Odd Man Out-Analogy-Common Sense Test-Alphabetical Arrangement of Words-Calendar and Date-Sense of Direction-Etc.
General Science
Sec 3
Common Scientific Facts-Important Scientific Phenomena-Other basic facts in the field of Science-Etc.
Facts about India
Sec 4
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 Movement-Etc.
Information Technology & Cyber Laws
Sec 5
Fundamentals of Computers-Internet.etc-Cyber Laws
Facts about Kerala
Sec 6
Geographical Facts-Physical Features-Climate -Soils-sreviR -Famous Sites– Etc.Important Events/Movements/LeadersRenaissance of KeralaSree Narayana Guru, Chattampi Swamikal, Swami Vagbhatananda, Vaikunda Swamikal, Ayya Ayya, Thycaud Ayya, Pandit Karuppan, Mannathu Padmanabhan, T.V.Bhattipad, Dr. Palpu, Kumaranasan, Vakkom Moulavi, Blessed Kuriakose Elias Chavara, E.M.S. Namboodiripad; etc.
General English
Sec 7
Grammar- Agreement of Subject and Verb- Confusing Adjectives and Adverbs- Comparison of Adjectives- Correct usage of Articles- Prepositions- Direct and Indirect Speech- Active and Passive Voice- Correction in Sentences-Etc.Vocabulary- Gender- Singular and Plural- Synonyms-Antonyms- One word Substitutes- Problem concerning words-Idioms and their meaning-Etc
Current Affairs
Sec 8
Important Regional, National and World Events related to the Political and Scientific fields, Sports, Cinema and Literature etc.
Social Welfare Schemes & Measures
Sec 9
Indira Awaas Yojana, Jawahar Rozgar Yojana, Integrated Child Development Yojana, Balika Samridhi Yojana, Annapoorna, Antyodaya Anna Yojana, Swarnajayanti Gram Swarozgar Yojana, Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana, Prime Minister's Rozgar Yojana, RNEGP, NDRP, National Food for Work Program, Samagra Awaas Yojana, Valmiki Ambedkar Awaas Yojana, Rural Employment Guarantee Program etc;
Quantitative Aptitude
Sec 10
Numbers-Test of Divisibility-H.C.F. & L.C.M-Simplification-Ratio & Proportions-Percentage-Interest-Time & Work-Time & Distance-Area-Volume-Calendar-Clocks-Trains-Problems on Age-Etc.
Banking
100 Marks
Chief General Manager
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Accounting and Financial Management
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Accounting principles, concepts, objectives, basic accounting terms, final accounts, trading, profit and loss account, capital / revenue expenditure, depreciation, bad debtsFinancial management, financial system, financial markets, money marketsFinancial management, sources of finance, capital planning, capital budgeting, working capital, structurePartnership accounts, company accounts, issue of shares / debentures
Kerala Co-operative Societies Act 1969
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Co-operative audit – co-operative auditor, special features, administrative set up, co-operative audit – powers, duties etc.Definitions – registration, bylaws, contents, amendments, register, powersManagement – membership. rights, liabilities of members, t, general body, meetings, managing committee – president, vice president, secretary. duties, responsibilitiesSettlement of disputes. winding up and dissolution of arbitration, procedure, liquidator, societies
Business Laws
Sec 3
Consumer Protection Act 1986, Right to Information Act, TRAI, IRDA, regulating authoritiesSpecial Contracts, Indian Contract Act 1872, Law of Contracts, S, indemnity and guarantee
Banking and Capital Market
Sec 4
Evolution – n of banking, features of banking, banking systems, commercial banks – credit creation, central banking, RBI, SBI, development banksmicro finance, credit cards, merchant banking, factoring, market, capital marketMoneymutual funds, SEBI, stock exchangesnationalisation of banks, Banking Regulation Act 1949, regional rural banks
Business Environment (B. E.)
Sec 5
Meaning of business environment, economic, macro business environment, microNew Economic Policy, liberalisation, globalisation, privatisation, MNCs, transfer of technology, social responsibility of businessNew Industrial Policy, Fiscal Policy, Monetary Policy, political environment
Management
Sec 6
Meaning, features, principles – Planning. types, advantages, limitations. Decision making – types, process, concepts, centralisation / decentralisation, AuthorityOrganisation, structural / functional sense, communication, motivation and leadership, types, principles, barriers etc.Strategic management, attitudes, values, perception, learning and behaviour modification
General Knowledge and Current Affairs
Sec 7
Purogamana Sahitya Pravartaka Sangham, Natanatakam, Natanatakam, Purogamana Sahitya Pravartaka Sangham, Poetry, Drama, Novel. Library movement etc.Paripavananda Yogam, SNDP Yogam, Nair Service Society, Yogakshema Sabha, Sadhu Jana Paripalana Sangham, Samatwa Samajam, Islam Dharma Paripalana Sangham, Pratyaksha Raksha Daiva Sabha, Samudaya Paripalana Sabha, Valaya, Paripavananda Sangham. etc.Channar agitation, Vaikom Satyagraha, Guruvayoor, upper cloth revolts. Paliam Satyagraha, Kuttamkulam Satyagraha, Temple Entry Satyagraha. Malyaleem. Temple Entry Act, Proclamation. Ezhava Memorial, Malayalee Memorial etc.Malabar riots, Civil Disobedience Movement, Abstention movement etc.Vaikunda Swami, Sree Narayana Guru, Ayyankali. Chattampi Swamikal, Thycadu Ayya. Vagbhadananda, Poikayil Yohannan (Kumara Guru) Dr. Brahmananda Sivayogi, Palakkunnath Abraham, Paplu, Mampuram Thangal, Sadananda Ayyappan, T V Mannam Pandith K P Kuruppan, Pampadi John Joseph, Muthukulam Khadar Maulavi, Vakkam Abdul Khadar, Makthi Thangal. Blessed Elias Chavar. K T Madhavan, Moorkoth Kumaran. C. Kesavan, P G Kesavan. P Krishna Pillai, Barrister G. P. Pillai. K P C Chattanchathan, K Kunhiraman Nayanar, V C Kunhiraman, K Kuroor Krishnan, Ayyathan Gopalan. Dr. P K Kesava Menon, P K Velukutty Nayanar, Namboodiripad, Krishnaswami R T, A K Gopalan, P Krishna Pillai. K Kelappan, C Kesavan Iyer, Swami Ananda Theerthan, C M Joseph, Kuttipuzha Krishna Pillai, others.Kerala Varma Valiyakoil Thampuran, O Chandu Menon, Vallathol Narayana Menon, Ullur S Parameswara Iyer, Kumaran Asan. Mapila Varghese, Kondadunga Kunhikrishnan, Thampuran. G Sankara Kurup, Changampuzha Krishna Pillai, Ponkunnam Varkey, K S Pattathottam, Muhammad Basheer. Kesava Dev. Takazhi Sivasankara Pillai. Varkey. etc.Malayalee, Swadesabhimani, Vivekodayam, Mithavadi, Swadesabhimani, Malayala Manorama, Bhashaposhini, Keralakaumudi, Samadarsi, Kesari, Manthrabhanu, Yuvakeralam, Yukthivadi, Prabhatam, Amean etc.Various missionary organisations and their -Introduction to English education founding-functioning. printing press. of educational institutions, factories etc.Parvathi Nenminimangalam, Arya Pallam, A. V. Kuttimalu Amma, Lalithamba. Cheriyan Anna Chandy, Lalithambika Antharjanam, others Prabhu. Akkamamma.Amendment 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 Directive Principles and Fundamental Rights-.Fundamental DutiesIts significance and place in the Preamble-Salient features of the Constitution -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.Social Welfare and Programmes like Employment Guarantee Programme, Organ and Blood Donation etc.
Technical
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Lecturer in Automobile 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).
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 – 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 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 Valiyakkoyi 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.
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Syllabus Explorer
MASS TRANSFER
Sec 1
Absorption: Mechanism of Absorption – conditions of equilibrium between gas and liquid – Henry’s lawDiffusion: Molecular diffusion – molar flux – Fick’s rate equation – steady state diffusion of gas ADistillation: Distillation as an interphase mass transfer – industrial application – definition of terms – lessDrying: Purpose and industrial applications – drying equipment – classifications – tray dryer – tunnelFractionation: Rectification, Azeotropic distillation, extractive distillation, and molecular distillation, rectificationHumidification: General mechanism of diffusional processes – Definitions and mathematical expressions for Adiabatic saturation temperature – wet bulb temp cooling towers – atmospheric – naturalLeaching: Applications of leaching – batch and continuous – heap leaching – percolation tanks – shank
Essentials of 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.
PARTICLE TECHNOLOGY
Sec 3
Agitation and Mixing: Purpose of agitation – agitation equipment – propellers, paddles and turbines - Flow pattern in agitated vessels – prevention of swirling – draft tubes and baffles – their power consumption in agitated vessels – simple problems in determination of power.Air separation methods: cyclone separator – air separator – bag filter. ElectrostaticCentrifugation Centrifugal force developed in centrifuges – classification of centrifuges – batch – semiContinuous filter – rotary drum – working cycle – methods of cake discharge – installationFilter operation – effect of pressure – constant pressure and constant volume filtration.Filter presses – plate and frame filter press, non-washing, open delivery, washing, closedFiltration as a solid, liquid separation and its application in industry. Classification of filtersFluidization: Mechanism of fluidization – conditions for fluidization – batch fluidization – boiling effectLaws of crushing – Kick’s law – Rittinger’s law – Bonds law – Jaw crusher – gyratory – Average particle size – specific surface of mixture, volume surface mean diameterLeaf filters – pressure and vacuum types – Moore filterSand filter – open – closedScreen analysis: efficiency and capacity of screensSedimentation, Agitation and Mixing: Sedimentation separation in liquid medium – batch sedimentation – application of batch - Principle of froth floatation cells - froth floatation cells – simple flow sheet for floatation plantSize Reduction: Nature of the materials to be crushed – hardness, structure, moisture content, crushingSize Separation and Fluidization: Screens: Tyler and U. S. standard screensStorage and Transportation of Solids, Gases and Liquids: Storage of solids – Hoppers – bins – angle of repose. Devices for discharge of solids – Conveyor types – belt conveyor – chain conveyor – scraper conveyor – apron conveyor – screw conveyors – pneumatic conveyors – pneumatic conveying system auxiliary equipmentsStorage of gases: Horton sphere – pressure cylinders – gas holders – wet and dry specificationsStorage of liquid – storage tanksStorage of volatile liquids – floating roofTypes of crushing equipments, coarse crushers – Intermediate crushers – fine grinders – openTypes of screening equipment – grizzlies – trammels, shaking screens, vibrating screens
ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING
Sec 4
Air Pollution and Control: Of dust emissions – ESP, Bog filters, absorbers, scrubbers, etc – sources of gaseous pollutantsDistillation plantHeat exchangersComputerized Control and Instrumentation Diagrams: Descriptive treatment of the following Telemetering devices, Analog and digital signal transmission, A/D, D/A converter, analog and Instrumentation diagram for the followingControl room – panels and control room functionsDifferent flow meters and level measuring instruments: Level measurement: Sight glasses, float type, displacement type (torque tube), diaphragm boxPressure and vacuum – manometers – diaphragm gauges, bellow gauges, strain gaugesTemperature – filled system thermometers – bimetallic – thermocouples – resistanceInstrumentation & Process Control: Principles of measurement – Instruments for indication, recording and remote control.Maintenance – Plant Inspection: Replacement – maintenance of chemical plant equipments – Troubles and remedial actions – startNoise Pollution – Solid Waste – Radioactive Pollution: Noise – pollution control programme – TLV, SIL, NEI – Noise barriers – Composition of earth – methods of disposal. Sources of radioactive waste – effects of radioactive pollution – monitoringProcess Control: Recorders, timers – transducers - Characteristics of measuring elements and process control system – open and closed loop systemsSafety, Fire Engineering: The importance and need for safety measures in industries - Define the meaning of the term – factory, accident, frequency rate, security rate, accident pronnes - Identify the various accident factors, mechanical factors, environmental factors, personal factors - Discuss the 4 E’s of accident prevention technique - List the precautions to be observed while working in an hazardous environment - Explain briefly the artificial respiration methods - Safety practices in a chemical industries – explosive limit – Flammable limit – Inflammable limit – characteristics of hazardous material – TLV, STEL, TLV – C, LD 50, LC 50 – flammable liquidsSpecific gravity, Humidity & Instrumental methods of analysis: Specific gravity - Off line and on line measurement – Humidity - Dew point method, wet bulb method, hygrometry, electrical type - Moisture content in different products - Chromatographic analysis – flame photometry, spectrophotometry, mass spectrographWater Pollution: Secondary, Tertiary – BOD, COD determination
General Knowledge and Current Affairs
Sec 5
Amendment Provisions of the Constitution.Awakening Through LiteratureCentre-State Relations - Legislative - Administrative and Financial.Efforts To Reform The SocietyEmergency 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 AffairsIntroduction to English education - various missionary organisations and their functioning- founding of educational institutions, factories.printing press etc.Kodungallur 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 othersLeaders Of RenaissanceLiterary FiguresMalabar riots, Civil Disobedience Movement, Abstention movement etc.Malayalee, Swadeshabhimani, Vivekodayam, Mithavadi, Swaraj, Malayala Manorama, Bhashaposhini, Mathnubhoomi, Kerala Kaumudi, Samadarsi, Kesari, AI-Ameen, Prabhatham, Yukthivadi, etcNovel, Drama, Poetry, Purogamana Sahithya Prasthanam, Nataka Prashtanam, Library movement etcParvathi Nenmenimangalam, Arya Pallam, A V Kuttimalu Amma, Lalitha Prabhu.Akkamma Cheriyan, Anna Chandi, Lalithambika Antharjanam and othersRENAISSANCE IN KERALARole Of Press In RenaissanceSalient 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.SNDP 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.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 ProgrammesSocio-Religious reform MovementsStruggles and Social RevoltsThycaud 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 othersTowards A New SocietyUpper cloth revolts.Channar agitation, Vaikom Sathyagraha, Guruvayoor Sathyagraha, Paliyam Sathyagraha. Kuttamkulam Sathyagraha, Temple Entry Proclamation, Temple Entry Act .Malyalee Memorial, Ezhava Memorial etc.Women And Social Change
FUELS & COMBUSTION
Sec 6
Analysis of Fuel, Fuel Burning Systems and Furnaces: Properties and uses of coal for industrial purpose – Classification of furnaces – construction and working.Non conventional Energy: Cooling and refrigeration – distillation – solar drying and cooking – working of silicon cell – conversion – Schematic diagram of OTEC – Geo thermal power – Geo thermal power station in IndiaPetroleum – fractional distillation – petroleum products – cracking – catalytic, thermal, hydrocracking – polymerisation – knocking agent – octane number – cetane number – removal of sulphur – gasoline, kerosene, LPG storage of liquid fuels.Solid Fuels and Gaseous Fuels: Solid fuels – classification – composition of wood – origin of coal – theories of origin of coal – ranking of low temperature carbonization – Storage of coal – Beehive oven – Otto Hoffman by product oven – composition, calorific value and uses of above gas fuels – blast furnace gas. Preparation of nuclear materials – preparation of nuclear material. Uranium, Thorium, Plutonium fuel.
Technical Mathematics
Sec 7
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).
Chemical Technology
Sec 8
Biotechnology: Micro organisms – enzymes – definition, functions and types. Definition of substrate, nutrients Brewing – production of alcoholic beverages by fermentation (a schematic outline)Catalysts - Materials, manufacturing process for toilet & laundry soaps. Batch and continuous process, comparison with soap. Biodegradability of detergents, detergent additives and formulationDiaphragm cell – mercury cell – membrane cells – manufacture of solid caustic soda. ChlorineExplosives and Insecticides: Glycerine, cellulose nitrate, smokeless powder, trinitrotoluene manufacture - Action – inorganic – sulphur compounds – phosphorus compounds – chemistry – mode of actionGlass – manufacturing method; different grades – uses. Alumna brick, carbon ceramics – raw material – main unit operation and processHydrochloric Acid: - Properties and uses and commercial grades – manufacture of HydrochloricIntroduction to Chemical Engineering, Chemical Industrial Process: Major industries in Kerala and India – Raw materials and products – Economic importance ofNitric Acid: – Properties and uses – reaction – catalyst – manufacturing process – concentrationOils And Fats: Of rancidity – acid value, saponification value and iodine value. Extraction of oils – oil expellers - Refining of vegetable oils, neutralization, bleaching and deodorisationPhosphoric Acid:- Properties, uses and grades, raw materials manufacturing process. Wet and dryPreparation and purification of brine, reaction and flow diagram, light and heavy soda Ash, Different source of synthesis gas low and high pressure process for the manufacture of Ammonia grade urea - Merits and demerits.Pulp & Paper : Paper – Paper industry in India and its future - Soda mechanical pulping – details of process and plant - Paper manufacture - Details of paper machineSugar, Starch and Leather: Streadding and classification by liming, evaporation, crystallization and centrifuging. Refined glusers removal, bleaching, filtration and drying. Different grades of starch – bleaching. Synthetic tanning agents, and finishing operationsSulphuric Acid: Introduction – Importance of Sulphuric acid – properties and uses – raw materials – sulphur pyrites – production of sulphur dioxide, sulphur burners – cleaningWater: Water sources – impurities – characteristics – softening methods, Lime soda process
FLUID MECHANICS
Sec 9
Blowers, Compressors and Vacuum Systems - Displacement compressors, vacuum pumps and ejectors. Nash Hytor.Diaphragm pumps – Rotary – gear pump, screw pumps, lobe pumps.Double suction type - Split case and multistage pumps - Priming of centrifugal pumps and self-primingExpressions – simple problems.Fluid displacement pumps – Airlift, Acid egg, Jet pumps, Electro magnetic pumpsFluid Head - Static head, Impact head, Velocity head, Potential head, Computation of Total Mechanical energy, efficiency. Velocity distribution in pipes – relation between maximum and average velocity. Expressing Fluid Friction Wake formation (Description only)Friction in straight pipe – Hagen-Poiseeuille equation for viscous flow (no derivation) and problems. Reynold’s number and relative roughness on friction factor. Empirical equation for friction factor. Involving friction loss in pipe fittings. Economic pipe diameter. Method - mechanical method and special methods.Measurements – Displacement meters, wet gas meter, rotating disc meter and piston meters, Current meters – Electro magnetic flow meter.Pressure Measuring Instruments: Absolute Pressure, Gauge Pressure, Total Pressure Liquid column Manometers – U Tube, Differential & Inclined Tube ManometersProperties of Fluids: Density, Specific gravity, Viscosity, Newton’s law of viscosity, Newtonian and Non-Newtonian fluid, Viscosity Index, Red wood viscometerPump Classifications: Positive displacement and Centrifugal.Simplex and duplex – single acting and double acting.Ball valvesButterfly valveDiaphragm valveFundamentals of flow control mechanism and valve classificationsGaskets. Sealing of rotating shafts – stuffing boxes and mechanical sealsGate valve and its variations like sluice valve and slide valvePipe fittings – fittings for screwed, welded and flanged joints.Pipes and pipe fittings: Pipes & tubes – pipe and tube standardsPlug valve (cocks) – 2 way and 3 way and non-lubricating plug valvesStop valves – Globe valveTypes of Flows: Viscous, Turbulent Flow, Critical Velocity, Reynolds Number, Transition range & Velocity distribution in pipes
Basic Electrical Engineering
Sec 10
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 11
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.
POLYMER TECHNOLOGY
Sec 12
Different types of co-polymers – Random, block, graft co-polymer Characteristic features and applications of co-polymerisation - polycondensationEngineering PlasticsImportant sources of monomers and manufacturing of the following: Ethylene, Propylene, Vinyl Chloride, Styrene.Introduction to polymers: Speciality Thermoplastic / Thermosetting plastics - Plastics – Rubber – Fibre – adhesive – coatingsManufacture of Man made Fibres – Nylon, Viscous Rayon, PolyesterCommodity plasticsPoly propylenePolyethyleneTypes of polymerisation reaction: Addition polymerisation, Step polymerisation, Chain polymerisation, Anionic and cationic polymerisation, Polymerisation by condensation
HEAT TRANSFER
Sec 13
Forced Convection and Radiation: Transfer to fluid without phase change – thermal boundary layer – hydro dynamic boundary layers. Liquids – flash building sub cooled boiling – saturated boiling – regimes of boiling – maximumHeat Transfer by Conduction: Heat transfer by conduction in solids – steady state and unsteady state flow – definition – units of heat flow. Single wall – derivation of equation and simple problems – Thermal conductivity – units.Heat Transfer Equipments: Calculation in heat exchangers – Heat transfer equipment – Heaters and heat exchangers – single pass shell floating head heaters – use of baffles on shell side of heat exchangers, double pipe heat exchangers – plate basis of classification – horizontal tube – vertical tube – climbing film – falling film – forced circulationMultiple Effect Evaporators: Area – capacity – steam economy – factors that control heat transfer coefficient and effect of hydrostatic method of feeding – advantages of multiple effect evaporation – steam economy and capacity. – simple problems in determining concentration and temperature in each effect – industrial uses – optimum temperature differences – incorporating heat pump cycle in evaporation of fruit.Steady state conduction through composite wall in series derivation of equation and problems. Steady state conduction through cylindrical wall and spherical wall derivation – problems of overall heat transfer coefficient from individual heat transfer coefficient – simple problems
STOICHIOMETRY
Sec 14
Gas Laws and Their Applications: Ideal gases – gas laws (derivation is not required), simple problems involving single gas.Gas mixtures – Dalton’s Law, Amagat’s law, Volume %=mole% = partial pressure %. AverageMaterial Balances – Not involving chemical reactionsMaterial Balances involving Chemical Reactions: Chemical reactions, complete and incomplete reactions, stoichiometric proportions of reactantsTypes of processes – Material balances equations – key component – material balances problemUnits and dimensions, conversion of units, dimensionless group, chemical formulae, mass
Basic Mechanical Engineering
Sec 15
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.
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Syllabus Explorer
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.
Transportation and Geotechnical Engineering
Sec 2
Airport Engineering: Classification of airport – layout of an airport and locational requirements – airport components – Runway, aprons and taxy way – pattern and layout of runways – selection of site for airport.Bearing capacity – ultimate bearing capacity, safe bearing capacity and allowable bearing pressure – general and local shear failure – Terzaghi’s theory of bearing capacity – effect of water table – plate load test – limitations.Compaction of soil – Definition and objectives of compaction – Standard Proctor test and modified proctor test – concept of O.M.C and maximum dry density – Zero air voids line – field compaction methods – factors affecting compaction.Deep foundations – Pile foundation – necessity of pile foundation – classification of piles according to materials, mode of transfer of loads, method of installation, use and displacement of soil. Well foundations – shapes of wells and component parts – sell sinking – tilts and shifts – measures for rectification of tilts and shifts.Determination of index properties – water content by oven drying method – specific gravity using pycnometer and specific gravity bottle – particle size distribution – sieve analysis, hydrometer method – particle size distribution curve – consistency of soils – liquid limit, plastic limit, shrinkage limit, plasticity index, consistency index – determination of liquid limits, plastic limit & shrinkage limit – shrinkage ratio – field density by sand replacement method and the core cutter method, classification of soils Necessity – I. S. classification.Docks and Harbours: Requirement and classification – break waters – types, uses – docks.Foundations – different types of foundations – proportioning of foundations – rectangular and trapezoidal combined footings – strap footing – Raft foundation.Geometric Design of Highways: Road structure – subsoil, sub grade, foundation course – base and wearing course – highway width for different classification of road – Kerbs, road margin, road formation, right of way – camber- purpose and types – super elevation – definition, formula, minimum and maximum values. Sight distance – different types – gradient – different types – curves – necessity, types – horizontal, vertical and transition – widening of roads on curves, Road drainage – surface drainage and subsurface drainage. Typical cross sections of a national highway in cutting and embankmentGeotechnical Engineering: Nature of soil and fundamental relationship – Introduction of soil mechanics – soil Engineering – scope of soil engineering – History of development of soil mechanics – Soil types – residual and transported – soil as a three phase system – water content – unit weight of soil mass – bulk unit weight, dry unit weight, unit weight of solids, saturated unit weight, submerged unit weights – specific gravity – void ratio – porosity – degree of saturation – percentage air voids – air content – density index – functional relationships – problems.Highway Construction: Pavement – objectives, structure, function, types. Earthen Roads – borrow pits, spoil bank, lead and lift, balancing of earth work, construction procedure. Water bound macadam roads – materials used – consistent parts – construction – maintenance Bituminous roads – bitumen, asphalt, emulsion, cut back, tar common grades for construction – types of bituminous surface – prime coat, tack coat, seal coat. Construction and maintenance of Surface dressing – Grouted macadam – Premixed macadam – asphalt concrete – bituminous carpet with pre-coated chips. Hill roads – parts and functions – types of curves – drainage structures.Introduction: Importance of railways – classification of railways based on gaugesIntroduction: Surveys, plans and documents for bridge project – IRC classification of bridges. Selection of site – Alignment of bridge – economical span – determination of water way – afflux and vertical clearance – permissible velocities – scour depth, depth foundation.Investigation for Road Project: Different types of road surveys – Fixing the alignment of road – Factors affecting alignment – Drawings required for road project – key map, index map, preliminary and detailed location survey plan - Longitudinal and cross section.Laying and Maintenance: Plate laying – definition, MethodsPermanent way: Component parts of permanent way – types of Rails – Rail joints – types requirements of good joint, fixtures and fastening – simple type of fish plates, coning of wheel, adzing of sleepers, sleepers – definition – materials used. Ballast – function – materials used. Cross section of a BG single and double line in cutting and embankment.Permeability of soil – Darcy’s law – discharge velocity and seepage velocity – factors affecting permeability – determination of coefficient of permeability – constant head permeability test – falling head permeability test – problems.Points and Crossings: Points, crossings, turn out, diamond crossing.Road Engineering: Importance of roads, IRC classification of roads, Classification of urban roadsSignalling and Interlocking: Objectives of signalling, signals types only - modern signalling methods – multiple aspect signalling system – two, three, four aspect system – drooping signals principles of interlocking.Site investigation and sub-soil exploration – objectives – site recognaissance – site exploration – depth of exploration – number and disposition of pits and boring – general exploration – detailed exploration – methods of site exploration – open excavations – boring methods – auger boring – auger and shell boring – wash boring – percussion boring – rotary boring – soil samples and samplers – disturbed sampling – undisturbed sampling – Standard Penetration Test – Geophysical.Soil water – classification – absorbed water – capillary water – stress condition in soil: Effective and neutral pressures – problems.Station Yards: Station yard – marshalling yard – goods yard – shunting yard – loco yard.Sub Structure: Different types of piers – abutments (different types) – different types of wing walls – different types of approaches.Super Structure: Descriptive study of different types of bridges – deck, through and semi through bridges – RCC beam bridges – plate girder bridges - steel trussed bridges – arch and bow string girder.Traffic Engineering: Traffic volume study – traffic control devices – road signs – signals – traffic islands. Road intersections at grade – grade separators – trumpet and cloverleaf patterns.Tunnel Engineering: Necessity of tunnels – typical section of tunnels for a national highway and a single and double broad gauge railway track.
Analysis and Design of Structures
Sec 3
Analysis of Trusses: Analysis of truss, determine the magnitude and type of forces in various members of the truss due to loading, using methods of joints – simple problems. Introduction to method of sections. Introduction to method of resolution of forces by graphical method – Graphical representation of vectors – Bow’s notation.Beams and bending: Classification of beams – cantilever, simply supported, fixed, overhanging and continuous. Types of loading – concentrated, uniformly distributed and uniformly varying load. 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. Relation between SF and BM. Maximum BM – point of contraflexure.Centre of Gravity: Definition of centre of gravity (C.G.) – C. G. of plane in the same straight line and those distributed over a plane – Centroid of plane figures – C. G. of solids. Determination of centroid of compound areas and reminders – C. G. of combination of simple solids.Columns and Struts: Strut, 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. Derivations of Rankine’s formulae from Euler’s formulae – Rankine’s constant for different materials – applicationsContinuous Beams: Continuous beams – statement of the theorem of three moments – BM and SF diagrams for simple, concentrated and u.d. loads.Dams and Retaining Walls: Trapezoidal dam with vertical water face – forces acting, intensity of pressure at base, conditions of Stability, minimum base width. Retaining wall (trapezoidal with earth face vertical without surcharge) – Rankine’s formulae for earth pressure (proof not required) – conditions of stability – minimum base width.Deflection of Beams: Strength and stiffness of beam – curvature, slope and deflection – derivation of the differential equation. Double integration method (Macaulay’s method) of slope and deflection of – cantilever with point load, cantilever with u. d. load, simply supported beam with point load, S. S. Beam with u. d. load – Problems in cantilever and simply supported beams with combinations of point and u.d. load. Calculation of fixed beam with central point load; fixed beam with UD load over whole span using double integration method. Moment area method for slope and deflection of beams – Mohr’s theorems – application of the method to problems in cantilever beams with point load, UD load, and combinations of point and U. D. Load. Application of the method to problems in simply supported beam with point load, UD load; and combinations of point and UD Load (Symmetrical load only.)Check for stiffness as per IS code, Basic i/d ratio, Modification factor, reduction factor for flanged beams, check the deflection of singly reinforced, doubly reinforced and flanged beams, the shear and torsional behaviour in RCC members, Nominal shear stress, maximum shear stress in concrete, permissible shear stress in concrete, Design beams under different loading conditions for shear, bond and anchorage, calculation of development length, check for curtailment of bars in beams, code provisions for lap length.Design of Roof truss – Elements of roof truss – Loads acting with reference to IS code – Design of elements of Roof truss. Design of angle purlins.Design of Steel beams – Plastic moment carrying capacity of section – classification of cross-section Bending strength, shearing strength and deflection limit of laterally supported beam.Design of Steel structures – Introduction to steel design – use of IS: 800, steel tables – strength of bolted and welded connections – Design of members using bolted and welded connection.Design of Tension members – General – Net sectional area of Tension members – effective sectional area of angles / T-sections connected by one leg / flange (welded connections only) – Design of ties using single / Double angles, T-sections and channels. Design of compression members – general – effective length – slenderness ratio reference to IS code. Design compressive stress and strength – discontinuous single / double angle struts – continuous angle struts Design of columns using rolled steel sections with / without cover plates – Lacing and battens – requirements – Description only – (Design of Lacing or battens not necessary).Fundamentals of Plate Girder – parts and function.Properties of materials of RCC as per the latest IS codes – materials for concrete – Grading of aggregate, proportioning and mixing of concrete, bulking of sand, water cement ratio and placing and compaction of concrete and removal of forms – Grades of concrete and their strength – types of steel used in RCC – the permissible stresses in concrete and steel – The concept of Limit State Design, Partial safety factors in Limit State method of Design, values of Partial safety factors with reference to latest IS codes, Principles of Limit State Design, Characteristic load and characteristic strength, stress-strain curve of concrete and steel, assumptions made in the Limit State method of design, neutral axis depth, limiting value of NA, design a simply supported beam and cantilever beams for different loading conditions for flexure, Design doubly Reinforced rectangular beams under different loading conditions. Design of lintels under different loading conditions. Design of flanged beams under different loading conditions (Use S P16).Study the behaviour of slabs. Design of one way slabs simply supported, continuous, cantilever and sunshade, Design of two way slab, simply supported, restrained and different end condition (Design of two way slab by using S P 16 only). Design of staircases under different loading and end conditions. Theory on design of columns, behaviour of short and long columns, Slenderness limit for columns as per IS code, Design the short column for direct load, Design the column for uniaxial bending using SP 16, study of slender columns, Theory of column footing, Design of isolated column footing (SP 16). Introduction on combined footing.The subject of RCC and steel are to be taught in SI units and according to the latest IS Codes eg. IS 456-2000, and SP 16, IS 800-2007, IS 875, IS 801 – 1975 and Steel Tables.Direct and Bending Stresses: Eccentric loading of symmetrical columns (about one axis only) – maximum and minimum stress Limit of eccentricity.Fixed Beams: Fixed beams – advantages, method of finding fixing moments (derivations) BM and SF diagrams for fixed beams under point load and u.d. load (for Symmetrical loading only).Forces and Moments: Definition of force – conditions of Equilibrium of forces – Resolution of forces – Principles of resolution – Resultant of a number of coplanar forces acting at a point. Moment of force – types of moments – principle of moments – Determination of reactions of simply supported beams and overhanging beams with point loads and uniformly distributed loads.Friction: Static, dynamic and limiting friction – Laws of friction – Angle of friction – coefficient of friction, angle of repose. Equilibrium of a body on inclined rough surface.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.Moment distribution method: Hardy cross methods of moment distribution – stiffness factor – carry over moment – distribution factor – application to continuous beams and simple portal frames – sketching the SFD and BMD.Moment of Inertia: Definition of rectangular moment of inertia and polar moment of inertia – radius of gyration, parallel axis theorem and perpendicular axis theorem M. I of simple sections, rectangle, triangle, circle, M. I. of composite areas and remainders.Simple Stresses and strains: Stress and strain – types of stresses – Elasticity – Hook’s law – Young’s modulus – stresses and strains in uniform sections of same and composite materials.Strain Energy: Resilience – proof resilience – modulus of resilience – stress and strain when load is applied gradually, suddenly and with impact.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 – Bulk modulus – modulus of rigidity – relationship between Elastic constants – simple problems.Theory of simple Bending: Theory of simple bending, Explain the terms ‘Neutral axis’, ‘moment of resistance’ and ‘section modules’. Apply the theory of simple bending to simple and compound sections to calculate stress, section modulus and moment of resistance. Calculate shear stress distribution in rectangular and I Sections.Thin Cylinders: Failure of thin cylindrical shell due to internal pressure – circumferential and longitudinal stresses – Changes in dimension and volume of thin cylinders due to internal pressure.Torsion of circular shafts: Theory of pure torsion – derivation of formula – problems, Power transmitted by circular shafts – problems.
Technical Mathematics
Sec 4
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).
Irrigation Fluid Mechanics and Environmental Engineering
Sec 5
Appurtenances in Distribution System: Uses of Sluice valves, Check valves or reflux valves, Air valves. Drain valves or blow-off valves, Scour valves, Fire hydrants and Water metersConveyance of water : Types of Intakes – Reservoir intake – River intake – Canal intake, Conveyance of water – open channels, aqueduct pipes – List of pipe materials – C. I. pipes, steel pipes, concrete pipes, A. C. pipes, G. I. pipes, plastic and P. V. C. pipes, high density polythene pipes, merits and demerits of each type (brief description only). Pipe joints – spigot and socket joint, flange joint, expansion joint for C. I. pipe, joints for concrete and asbestos cement pipe, methods of leak detection – prevention – rectification – pipe corrosion – causes and prevention.Different shapes of cross section for sewers – rectangular, circular, egg shaped – merits and demerits of each. Brief description and choice of types of sewers – stone ware, cast iron, cement concrete, pre cast sewers - AC pipeDistribution System: General requirements, system of distribution, gravity system, combined system, direct pumping – Methods of supply – intermitted and continuous – advantages & disadvantages Layout of distribution system – Types – dead end, grid, radial and ring system their merits and demerits and their suitability.Canal regulation – sluice – drops – escapesCanals – classification – typical cross section of canal in cutting, embankment, partial cutting and embankment – berms – standard dimensions – balancing depth of cutting – canal lining – types – maintenance of canals.Cross drainage works – necessity – general description of aqueducts – super passage, under tunnel – siphon – level crossing – inlet and outlet.Soil erosion – methods of prevention of soil erosion.Equation of continuity of flow – problems. Types of energy need – static, pressure and velocity energy need – total energy of flowing liquid. Expressions for energy metre/kg & height liquid column. Bernoulli’s theorem – statement and proof (only 2 - dimensional) – problems – assumptions & limitations - application – venturimeter, orifice meter and Pitot tube – problemsFlow of Fluid: Types of flow – uniform, non uniform, dv/dt = 0, dv/dt ≠ 0, Streamline turbulent, steady, unsteady flow, compressible & incompressible flow – Definitions and mathematical expression, dv/dt = 0, dv/dt ≠ 0, dv/ds = 0, dv/ds ≠ 0Flow through Channels Wetter perimeter Hydraulic mean depth – uniform and non- uniform flow – Chezy’s formula – derivations / and problems. Kutters, Mannings and Bazin’s formula – Most economical section of channel – condition for rectangular and trapezoidal – derivation – problems.Flow through orifices & Mouth Pieces: Definition of orifice, types of orifices (based size, shape flow condition) – definition of vena contracta – hydraulic coefficients – Cv, Cc, Cd – experimental determination – problems. 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 – problems. Mouth piece – different types – external and internal – cylindrical – formula discharge through them and problems.Flow through Pipes. Frictional loss in pipes – Chezy’s and Darcy’s formulae – Derivation and problems Hydraulic gradient and total energy line – Water hammer and its effect Syphon – problems.Fluid Mechanics: Scope of hydraulics in engineering – definition of density, specific volume, specific gravity, viscosity, Kinematics & dynamic viscosity, compressibility, vapour pressure, cohesion, adhesion, surface tension and capillarity.Barrage and weirsClassification of head works – storage and diversion head works – their suitability under different conditions – suitable site for diversion works – general layout of diversion works – brief description of component parts of a weir.Dams – rigid and non-rigid dams – main types – gravity dams – failure of gravity dams and remedial measures – elementary profile – limiting height of dam – low dam and high dam – free board and top width – practical profiles of low dam – drainage gallery – spill ways.Dams – types – selection of site – site investigations – capacity of reservoirs from contours – dead storage – live storageEarth dams – situations suitable for earth dams – types of earth dams – causes of failure of earth dams and precautions – saturation gradient and (phreatic) line – drainage arrangementsEvaporation – Evaporation losses in reservoirsHead Regulator – scouring sluice – flood banks and other protective worksPercolation – percolation gradient – up lift pressure, effect of percolation on irrigation works, up lift pressure and exit velocity – scour – protective works – solid and loose aprons.Tank sluices – tower head type – regulating arrangements.Tank surplus works – necessity – suitable site – flush escapes – weirs.Hydro-electric Installation: Layout – intake works, pressure tunnel, penstock, surge tank, action of surge tank anchor blocks and tailrace.Catchment basin and catchment area – free catchment, intercepted catchment – runoff – factors affecting runoff – nature of catchment, runoff coefficient – methods of estimating runoff – empirical formulae.Maximum flood discharge from rainfall records Ryves and Dicken’s formulae, H.F.L. marks, Gauge reading.Rainfall – Types of rain gauges – precautions in setting and maintaining rainfall records – rainfall cycle – average annual rainfall of an area – Methods of estimating average rainfall over a catchment – Thiessen’s polygon method.River gauging – importance – site selection – open gauge well – measurement of velocity by surface floats, velocity rods and current meter.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 – piezometer tubes, manometers – u-tube – simple differential and inverted tubes only – mechanical gauge – Bourdon tube pressure gauge.Methods of irrigation: Border irrigation – check-basin irrigation – furrow irrigation – sprinkler irrigation – drip irrigation.Nature and Scope of Irrigation Engineering: Definitions – necessity of irrigation – advantages and disadvantages – perennial and Inundation irrigation – flow and lift irrigation – direct and storage irrigation.Necessity of pumping sewage – location and component parts of pumping stationNotches: Definition, types of notches – rectangular, triangular and trapezoidal notches. Discharge over rectangular, triangular and trapezoidal notches. Derivations of expressions and problems. Advantages of triangular notches.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 – problems.Pumps: Centrifugal pumps, reciprocating pumps – working principle – description of propeller pumps, jet and air lift pumps, deep well pumps, diaphragm pumps – description and application.Purification of Water: Quality of Water – Impurities of water – need for laboratory test. Sampling and Testing of water – physical, chemical and bacteriological tests – various standards of water such as pH value, colour, taste, hardness, odour – for potable water. Flow diagram of different treatment units for both surface and ground sources – reservoir / pond and well Aeration – methods of aeration – Sedimentation – plain sedimentation and sedimentation by coagulation. Filtration – construction and operation of slow sand, rapid sand and pressure filters Disinfections of water – necessity and method, chlorination, pre-chlorination, break point chlorination, super chlorination - Removal of Taste, colour, odour and hardness.Rural sanitation and sanitary latrines, brief description of operational details of bio-gas plants using cow dung, night soil and agricultural wastes.Sanitary Engineering: Objects of providing sewerage works – Definition of terms – sewage, sewerage, sewer, refuse, garbage, sullage etc. – Systems of sewage disposal – conservancy and water carriage Systems – Types of sewerage systems and their suitability – separate, combined and partially separate – Quantity of Sewage – Quantity of discharge in sewers, dry weather flow, variability of flow, limiting velocities of sewers – Use of nomograms I.S. 1742 – Determination of storm water flow – run-off coefficient – time of concentration, empirical formulae for run-off – Surface drainages – requirements, shapes.Sewage characteristics – Strength of sewage, sampling of sewage, characteristics of sewage – physical, chemical and biological – significance of the following tests for – Solids, Oxygen demand, BOD, COD, pH-value , ChloridesSewage disposal – dilution, disposal on lands, oxidation ponds, oxidation ditch, aerated lagoons, anaerobic lagoons.Calculation of dimension of a septic tank from a given data.Miscellaneous treatment – septic tank – Imhoff tankPreliminary treatment – brief description and functions of Screens, Skimming tanks and Grit chambersPrimary treatment – brief description and functions of plain sedimentation.Secondary treatment – brief description of Trickling filters, Activated sludge process, Secondary clarifier and Sludge digestion, drying, disposalSewer appurtenances – location, function and construction of Man holes, Drop man holes, Catch basins, Flush tanks and inverted siphonSolid waste disposal – Methods of disposal – uncontrolled dumping, sanitary landfill, incineration and composting. Drainage and Sanitation in Buildings. Sanitary fittings – traps, water closets, flushing cisterns, urinals, inspection chambers, anti syphonage pipeSources of Water: Surface source – lakes, streams, rivers and impounded reservoirs, Yield from surface source – Underground sources – springs, wells, infiltration wells and galleries – Yield from wells – test for yield.Turbines: Classification – impulse and reaction turbines – Pelton Wheel – description and working, Description of reaction turbines – Francis and Kaplan turbines – Draft tube – purposeDuty – different methods of expressing duty – base period – relationship between duty and delta – Factors affecting duty – requirements for precise statement of duty – duty figures for principal crops – Simple problems on duty.Principle Crops – Kharif and Rabi Crops in India & Kerala – Dry and wet crops – Crop periodWater Supply Arrangements in Building: Definition of terms – water main, service pipe, communication pipe, supply pipe, distribution pipe, air gap. General layout of water supply arrangements for single and multi-storied building as per I. S. Code of practice general principles and precautions in laying pipe line with in the premises of a building – Connection from water main to building.Water Supply Engineering: General importance of water supply – Development of water supply – Different systems of water supply – Need for protect water supply – Estimating water requirement – Total quantity of water for a town, per capita demand and factors affecting demand – water requirements for domestic purposes, industrial use, fire fighting, commercial and industrial needs, public use – variation in demand – Peak demand during day, month and year – Forecasting population by arithmetical, geometrical and incremental increase method (problems)Weirs: 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 – problems – velocity of approach – problems broad crested weir – problems submerged weir description and problems.
Construction Engineering
Sec 6
Arches – Types, terms used.Ceiling: Materials used for Ceiling – False ceiling.Ceiling: Types, Requirements of good ceiling, selection of materialsDifferent components of building from foundation to roof and their functionsDoors and Windows: Positioning of Doors and windows with respect to lighting and ventilation – Types and Size – Special types of doors – Flush, Revolving, and collapsible, Rolling and Sliding – Windows – Different types – Ventilator Different types – Fittings for doors and windows.Flooring: Requirements of a good floor – materials used for flooring, Floor finishes – Types – Mosaic, Marble, Granite, Ceramic tiles, Vitrified tiles, Glass, Wooden, and other types of modern floor finishes.Foundations: Functions, Classification, Shallow-deep, Types – spread footing – raft-mat-column footing – pile foundation – well foundation.Lift and escalators – Component parts and requirements as per NBCLintels and sunshades: Types of lintels – Wooden, Stone, brick, RCC and RSJ lintels – Sunshades – Canopy and sun breakers.Requirements of good floor finish, Selection of materialsRoof: Definition – importance of roofing with respect to climatic conditions – classification – pitched and flat – Coupled, closed coupled and collar roof. Different types of trusses for pitched roof – wood and steel trusses – roof covering for pitched roof – AC sheets, GI corrugated sheets. Aluminium sheets – PVC sheets – method of arranging and fixing to the battens rafters and purlins – RCC roof – slab with beams – flat and sloped slabs – Flat slab construction – weather proof course to flat roof.Stairs and staircases: Location – types – standards for staircase as per KBR – Tread, Rise, Going, Riser, Nosing – width of stair – Head room – Flight – Landing – Hand rails.Vertical Transportation: Staircases, Lifts and Escalators – Planning and location – component Parts of staircase and lift – Types of staircaseChemical hazards/disasters: Causes and consequences of release of toxic chemicals, nuclear explosion. Case studies – Minamata tragedy, Bhopal disaster, Chernobyl disaster.Construction Machinery: Earth moving equipments – crawler and wheel tractors – bulldozers – uses – operation of power shovels – selection – output of power shovel – Drag-lines – types – operations – output of Drag lines – output of hoes. Concrete Machinery – concrete mixers – classification – ready mix plants – compaction machinery – vibrators – Lifting and hoisting machineries – pumps – types – uses.Construction Planning: Construction stages – construction operation – schedule – procurement of labour, material and equipment – programme of work – objectives of programming – job layout – bar chart and flow process chart – work study – critical path method – preparation of network diagram – critical path and calculation of Float times. Scheduling by PERT. Comparison between PERT and CPM.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.Damp proof courses: Definition of dampness – causes and effects – methods of prevention – surface treatment – internal water proofing courses.Form work: Functions – materials used – requirements of good form work – modern trends in material & technology – slip forms.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.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.Modern methods of constructions – Framed – Prefabricated – Earthquake resistantPartition walls – Types – materials – requirements.Plastering and Pointing: Materials and proportion – Functions – general specifications – typePre-stressed concrete: Principle of pre-stressing – Types – Internal & External and different methods – pre-tensioning & post tensioning.Scaffolding, shoring and under pinning: Definition – purpose and function – requirements – materials usedContracts: Legality of contracts, types of contracts - piecework contracts, lump sum contracts, item rate contract, percentage contract – negotiated rates – departmental execution of works – piecework system – merits and demerits of each contract system.Emergency Stage (a) Rescue training for search & operation at national & regional level (b) Immediate relief (c) Assessment surveys.Post Disaster stage – rehabilitation: (a) Political (b) administrative aspect (c) Economic aspect (d) Environmental aspectPre-disaster stage (mitigation): (a) Disaster resistant house construction (b) Population reduction in vulnerable areas (c) AwarenessPre-disaster stage (preparedness) : (a) Preparing hazard zonation maps, Predictability / forecasting & warning. (b) Preparing disaster preparedness plan (c) Land use zoning (d) Preparedness through (IEC) Information, education & Communication.Entrepreneurship and Management: Entrepreneurship – concept – definition, role and expectation – Entrepreneurship in construction related activities. Technocrats – managers – Entrepreneurial Motivation and Development – advantages and disadvantages – List the institutions supporting entrepreneurship and their role.Concept of Environmental hazards, Environmental stress & Environmental Stress & Environmental Disasters.Meaning of Environmental hazards, Environmental Disasters and Environmental Stress.Execution of Works: Permanent and work charged establishments – specifications – enforcement of specifications – inspection by officials – quality control – supervision – sampling and testing of materials. Regulation of departmental labour muster roll and causal labour roll – out turn – plant capacities and hire chargesHuman Resource Management: Definition – Difference between selection, appointment and recruitment – training of employees – managing men – labour welfares – trade unionsIntroduction to Construction Management: Need for construction management – factors involved in Construction management.Materials Management: Definition – selection of materials as per standards – Optimum use of materials.Measurement of Works – Measurement book – Rules to be followed in recording measurements – pre-measurements and check measurements – contractor’s acceptance of measurement.Payment of Bills: Types of bills – first and final bills – preparation of bills – running account bills – modes of payment – hand receipts – checking of bills – recoveries to be made from bill – contractors ledger – imprest account – works register – works account and abstractPreliminary planning and organizational aspects importance of planning – site investigation – Feasibility report – collection of data and preparation of project report – different organizations – Engineering department organizational structure of PWD – and responsibilities – Role of various officers – (over seer, AE, A Ex E, EE, SE, CE) Estimates – preliminary estimate – detailed estimate – budget provision – Administrative sanction and technical sanction – powers of sanctionPrinciples of Safety in Construction: Causes, effects and prevention of accidents, safety practices in construction – Site Engineers / Supervisor’s role – safety through legislation – precautions during handling of materials occupational hazards and basic guidelines for safety in construction industry.Quality Management: Introduction to quality control and quality assurance system – elements of quality – ISO 9000 and T.Q.M. – Quality systems – Definitions of quality policy, quality management quality system – Indian standards on quality system – ISO 9000 – Merits and demerits.Small Scale Industry: Growth – its role in economic development - Understands the requirements of a licensed supervisor, surveyor and contractor - Understand statutory requirements of small scale industry - List the different agencies promoting small scale industries – Assistance Programme for small enterprises.Stores: Classification of stores – materials – heavy plant and machinery – material handling – transport vehicles – inspection of vehicles – tools and plants – materials at site – borrowing and lending of tools and plants – safe custody of stores – procedure of taking delivery from station yards, demurrage – issue of stores materials – indent stock register – periodical inspection of stores verification and accounting of shortage and surplus – write off.Coarse aggregates: Materials generally used, requirements of good coarse aggregates, commonly, used sizes for different applications.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.Bricks : Raw materials used – composition of brick earth, manufacturing methods – IS specifications of bricks – characteristics of good brick used for building purpose.Cement Concrete: Plain concrete – Water cement ratio – Ingredients and proportioning methods characteristics – preparation – workability – Tests on Cement concrete – Laboratory tests and field tests – Slump test, compaction factor test – Qualities of water used for mixing, Reinforced cement concrete – qualities of materials – Types of reinforcement used – Characteristics of reinforcing material – waterproofing compounds.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, Specific Gravity test, setting time test, Soundness test.Earthenware and stoneware pipes – uses – qualitiesLime: Sources of lime – Classification – methods of manufacturing (Description only)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: Aluminium, Copper, Lead, Zinc and titanium – important alloys – Properties and uses.Miscellaneous: Abrasives – Adhesives – asbestos – asphalt – bitumen – cork – Plaster of Paris – insulating materials – fibre glass – thermo Cole wood products – veneers, ply wood, particle board – fibre board, hard board, etc.Mortar: Preparation of lime and cement mortar – Proportions of mortar for various items of work – tests on cement mortar.Aluminium: Aluminium sections used for building construction – Hand rail and baluster.Doors and windows, Panelling and false ceiling, building façade.Glass – Types – Uses and properties. Glass used for Structural applications.Paints and Varnishes: Types – Constituents – Preparation – characteristics and application.Plastics: Types - characteristics and properties of PVC – uses – limitations of using plasticsRubber: Characteristics and properties, uses.Puzzolana – definition – common Puzzolanas used as admixtures in cementStone – 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. Clay productsTiles: Types of tiles – characteristics – uses – Porcelain and glazed tilesTimber and wood products: Structural classification – soft wood and hard wood – defects in timber – seasoning of timber – preservation of timberTender and Tender notices: Necessity of tenders – sealed tenders – tender notice, tender document – Earnest money and security deposit – opening of tenders – scrutiny of tenders – comparative statements – selection of contractors – negotiation, acceptance of tender, work order – contract agreement – conditions of contract.Types of Environmental hazards & Disasters: Natural hazards and disasters (b) Man induced hazards and Disasters - Causes and Environmental consequences of the flowing natural HAZARDS – Droughts and Floods, Volcanic Eruption, Earthquakes, Landslides, Cyclones, Lightning, Tsunami.
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.
Surveying & Quantity Surveying
Sec 8
Compass survey – purpose and principles of compass survey – description and working of prismatic compass – concept of meridian – bearing of a line – True bearing and magnetic bearing. Magnetic dip and declination. Field work in compass survey – booking of field notes - Reduced and whole circle bearings - Calculations of included angles in compass traverse. Sources of errors in compass surveying – local attraction – detection and correction. Plotting of compass traverse – closing error and adjustments.Definition – cost of materials – at source and at site – conveyance charges – standard data book – schedule of rates – Lump sum items – Rules of measurements – rules regarding tolerance of wastage of materials and extra labour.Definition of Valuation, meaning, purpose – Factors governing valuation – Life of structure – type location – Maintenance – legal control – Scrap value – salvage value – market value – book value – sinking fund annuity and depreciation.Detailed and abstract estimate of Slab Culvert, Pipe culvert, Single span T-beam bridge, Pier of a bridge, Detailed estimate of an RCC well and RCC retaining wall.Detailed and abstract estimate preparation for building with gabled roof, building with hipped roof, building with valley, two storied building (residential and office) Septic Tank and soak pit and steel roof truss.Detailed estimate of Aqueduct.Detailed estimate of RCC beam, slab, column etc and preparation of bar bending schedule.Detailed specifications for various items of work of Earth work excavation, Foundation concrete, Masonry work, DPC, Form work, RCC, Plastering, Pointing, Flooring, Painting and Polishing. IRC specifications for WBM road. Preparation of Plan, Estimate and other documents for submission.Different methods of taking out measurements – Centre line – in to in and out to out – Crossing methods.Levelling – Purpose of levelling – Errors in levelling – Curvature and refraction corrections, distance to visible horizon – problems. Classification of levelling – fly levelling, profile levelling, cross sectioning, checks levelling, reciprocal levelling and contouring. Contouring – characteristics – methods of contouring, plotting by interpolation – tracing contour gradient – uses. Marking alignments of road, railway and canal in a contour map. Capacity of reservoirs using contour maps. Longitudinal sectioning and cross sectioning – plotting – working profile for roads. Permanent adjustments of dumpy level.Methods of valuation – Rental method – direct comparison with cost – Based on profit – Development method of valuation – depreciation method. Calculation of depreciation by different methods. Land valuation – Problems.Preparation of data – categories of labour and labour charge – cost of materials – over head charge including establishment – incidental, lead and lift – exercises. Methods of preparing abstract estimate – exercises.Quantity Surveying and Valuation: Definition of quantity surveying – essential requirements – quantity surveyor – duties and qualities – definition and elements of estimate – types – rough cost, plinth area, cubical content and service unit method – detailed estimate.A residential building with RCC roof – Flat & SlopedAn office building with RCC roof – Flat & SlopedGround level RCC water tank.Masonry Well.One roomed building (RCC roof – Flat & Sloped)Road estimate – Method of taking quantities of a W.B.M. road.Two roomed building (RCC roof – Flat & Sloped)A compound wallA residential building with RCC roof – Flat & SlopedAn office building with RCC roof – Flat & SlopedComputation of the capacity of reservoir from a contour mapDoors, windows, ventilators etc.One roomed building (RCC roof – Flat & Sloped)Two roomed building (RCC roof – Flat & Sloped)Units of measurements for different items as per standard – accuracy of measurements – explain the terms – sundries, Lump sum, Lead and lift, contingencies, unforeseen items, work charged establishment. Earth work computation – Trapezoidal – Mid ordinate and Prismoidal formula for computing volumes – Taking out quantities from Longitudinal section and Cross section in cutting and filling.
Basic Civil Engineering
Sec 9
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.
General Knowledge and Current Affairs
Sec 10
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
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.