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UPSC ESE - 2025 l SPARKS ACADEMY l ONLINE AND OFFLINE COURSE
ENGINEERING SERVICES EXAMINATION 2025
Date of Notification : 18/09/2024
Date of Commencement of Examination : 08/06/2025
Last Date for Receipt of Applications : 22/11/2024 - 6:00pm
Apply Online : Apply Here
Notification Link : https://upsc.gov.in/sites/default/files/Notif-ESEP-25-Engl-031024R.pdf
FOR MORE DETAILS VISIT: UPSC
EXAM PATTERN:
A. Stage-I(Preliminary/Stage-I) Examination :- ( 500 Marks)
Paper-I (General Studies and Engineering Aptitude) : 200 Marks ( 2 Hours)
Paper-II (Civil / Mech / Elec. / E & T)) : 300 Marks ( 3 Hours)
B. Stage-II(Main/Stage-II) Examination: ( 600 Marks)
Paper I ( Civil Civil / Mech / Elec. / E & T) - Part A : 300 Marks
Paper II ( Civil Civil / Mech / Elec. / E & T) - Part B : 300 Marks
(C) Stage-III(Personality Test) - 200 Marks
TOTAL MARK ( A+ B+ C) = 1300 MARKS
NOTE: Marks obtained by the candidates in the Stage-I:(Preliminary/Stage-I) Examination, Stage-II:(Main/Stage-II)
Examination and Stage-III (Personality Test) would determine their final ranking.
EXAM SYLLABUS:
General Studies and Engineering Aptitude (Preliminary Examination/Stage-I, Paper I, Objective type, Common to all
Candidates) .
1. Current issues of national and international importance relating to social, economic and industrial development 2.
Engineering Aptitude covering Logical reasoning and Analytical ability 3. Engineering Mathematics and Numerical Analysis 4.
General Principles of Design, Drawing, Importance of Safety 5. Standards and Quality practices in production, construction,
maintenance and services 6. Basics of Energy and Environment: Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation,
Climate Change, Environmental impact assessment 7. Basics of Project Management 8. Basics of Material Science and
Engineering 9. Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) based tools and their applications in Engineering such as
networking, e-governance and technology based education. 10. Ethics and values in Engineering profession.
Note: The paper in General Studies and Engineering Aptitude will include Knowledge of relevant topics as may be expected
from an engineering graduate, without special study. Questions from all the 10 topics mentioned above shall be set. Marks
for each Topic may range from 5% to 15% of the total marks in the paper.
Civil Engineering
Contents for syllabi of both the Papers together for Preliminary Examination/Stage-I (objective type Paper–II)
and separately for Main/Stage-II Examination (Conventional type Paper-I and Paper – II).
PAPER – I
1. Building Materials:
Stone, Lime, Glass, Plastics, Steel, FRP, Ceramics, Aluminum, Fly Ash, Basic Admixtures, Timber, Bricks and Aggregates:
Classification, properties and selection criteria;
Cement: Types, Composition, Properties, Uses, Specifications and various Tests; Lime & Cement Mortars and Concrete:
Properties and various Tests; Design of Concrete Mixes: Proportioning of aggregates and methods of mix design.
2. Solid Mechanics:
Elastic constants, Stress, plane stress, Strains, plane strain, Mohr’s circle of stress and strain, Elastic theories of failure,
Principal Stresses, Bending, Shear and Torsion.
3. Structural Analysis:
Basics of strength of materials, Types of stresses and strains, Bending moments and shear force, concept of bending and
shear stresses; Analysis of determinate and indeterminate structures; Trusses, beams, plane frames; Rolling loads,
Influence Lines, Unit load method & other methods; Free and Forced vibrations of single degree and multi degree
freedom system; Suspended Cables; Concepts and use of Computer Aided Design.
4. Design of Steel Structures:
Principles of Working Stress methods, Design of tension and compression members, Design of beams and beam column
connections, built-up sections, Girders, Industrial roofs, Principles of Ultimate load design.
5. Design of Concrete and Masonry structures:
Limit state design for bending, shear, axial compression and combined forces; Design of beams, Slabs, Lintels,
Foundations, Retaining walls, Tanks, Staircases; Principles of pre-stressed concrete design including materials and
methods; Earthquake resistant design of structures; Design of Masonry Structure.
6. Construction Practice, Planning and Management:
Construction - Planning, Equipment, Site investigation and Management including Estimation with latest project
management tools and network analysis for different Types of works; Analysis of Rates of various types of works;
Tendering Process and Contract Management, Quality Control, Productivity, Operation Cost; Land acquisition; Labour
safety and welfare.
PAPER – II
1. Flow of Fluids, Hydraulic Machines and Hydro Power:
(a) Fluid Mechanics, Open Channel Flow, Pipe Flow:
Fluid properties; Dimensional Analysis and Modeling; Fluid dynamics including flow kinematics and measurements; Flow
net; Viscosity, Boundary layer and control, Drag, Lift, Principles in open channel flow, Flow controls. Hydraulic jump;
Surges; Pipe networks.
(b) Hydraulic Machines and Hydro power -
Various pumps, Air vessels, Hydraulic turbines – types, classifications & performance parameters; Power house –
classification and layout, storage, pondage, control of supply.
2. Hydrology and Water Resources Engineering:
Hydrological cycle, Ground water hydrology, Well hydrology and related data analysis; Streams and their gauging; River
morphology; Flood, drought and their management; Capacity of Reservoirs.
Water Resources Engineering : Multipurpose uses of Water, River basins and their potential; Irrigation systems, water
demand assessment; Resources - storages and their yields; Water logging, canal and drainage design, Gravity dams, falls,
weirs, Energy dissipaters, barrage Distribution works, Cross drainage works and head-works and their design; Concepts in
canal design, construction & maintenance; River training, measurement and analysis of rainfall.
3. Environmental Engineering:
(a) Water Supply Engineering:
Sources, Estimation, quality standards and testing of water and their treatment; Rural, Institutional and industrial water
supply; Physical, chemical
and biological characteristics and sources of water, Pollutants in water and its
effects, Estimation of water demand; Drinking water Standards, Water Treatment Plants, Water distribution networks.
(b) Waste Water Engineering:
Planning & design of domestic waste water, sewage collection and disposal; Plumbing Systems. Components and layout
of sewerage system; Planning & design of Domestic Waste-water disposal system; Sludge management including
treatment, disposal and re-use of treated effluents; Industrial waste waters and Effluent Treatment Plants including
institutional and industrial sewage management.
(c) Solid Waste Management: Sources & classification of solid wastes along with planning & design of its management system; Disposal system,
Beneficial aspects of wastes and Utilization by Civil Engineers.
(d) Air, Noise pollution and Ecology:
Concepts & general methodology.
4. Geo-technical Engineering and Foundation Engineering :
(a)Geo-technical Engineering: Soil exploration - planning & methods, Properties of soil, classification, various tests and interrelationships; Permeability & Seepage, Compressibility, consolidation and Shearing resistance, Earth pressure theories and
stress distribution in soil; Properties and uses of geo-synthetics.
(b) Foundation Engineering: Types of foundations & selection criteria, bearing capacity, settlement analysis, design and
testing of shallow & deep foundations; Slope stability analysis, Earthen embankments, Dams and Earth retaining
structures: types, analysis and design, Principles of ground modifications.
5. Surveying and Geology:
(a) Surveying: Classification of surveys, various methodologies, instruments & analysis of measurement of distances,
elevation and directions; Field astronomy, Global Positioning System; Map preparation; Photogrammetry; Remote
sensing concepts; Survey Layout for culverts, canals, bridges, road/railway alignment and buildings, Setting out of
Curves.
(b) Geology: Basic knowledge of Engineering geology & its application in projects.
6. Transportation Engineering:
Highways - Planning & construction methodology, Alignment and geometric design; Traffic Surveys and Controls; Principles
of Flexible and Rigid pavements design.
Tunneling - Alignment, methods of construction, disposal of muck, drainage, lighting and ventilation.
Railways Systems – Terminology, Planning, designs and maintenance practices; track modernization.
Harbours – Terminology, layouts and planning.
Airports – Layout, planning & design.
Mechanical Engineering
Contents for syllabi of both the Papers together for Preliminary Examination/ Stage-I (objective type Paper–II) and
separately for Main/ Stage-II Examination (Conventional type Paper-I and Paper – II).
PAPER – I
1. Fluid Mechanics:
Basic Concepts and Properties of Fluids, Manometry, Fluid Statics, Buoyancy, Equations of Motion, Bernoulli’s equation and
applications, Viscous flow of incompressible fluids, Laminar and Turbulent flows, Flow through pipes and head losses in pipes.
2. Thermodynamics and Heat transfer:
Thermodynamic systems and processes; properties of pure substance; Zeroth, First and Second Laws of Thermodynamics;
Entropy, Irreversibility and availability; analysis of thermodynamic cycles related to energy conversion: Rankine, Otto, Diesel
and Dual Cycles; ideal and real gases; compressibility factor; Gas mixtures.
Modes of heat transfer, Steady and unsteady heat conduction, Thermal resistance, Fins, Free and forced convection,
Correlations for convective heat transfer, Radiative heat transfer – Radiation heat transfer co-efficient; boiling and
condensation, Heat exchanger performance analysis.
3. IC Engines, Refrigeration and Air conditioning:
SI and CI Engines, Engine Systems and Components, Performance characteristics and testing of IC Engines; Fuels; Emissions and
Emission Control. Vapour compression refrigeration, Refrigerants and Working cycles, Compressors, Condensers, Evaporators
and Expansion devices, Other types of refrigeration systems like Vapour Absorption, Vapour jet, thermo electric and Vortex
tube refrigeration. Psychometric properties and processes, Comfort chart, Comfort and industrial air conditioning, Load
calculations and Heat pumps.
4. Turbo Machinery:
Reciprocating and Rotary pumps, Pelton wheel, Kaplan and Francis Turbines, velocity diagrams, Impulse and Reaction
principles, Steam and Gas Turbines, Theory of Jet Propulsion – Pulse jet and Ram Jet Engines, Reciprocating and Rotary
Compressors – Theory and Applications
5. Power Plant Engineering:
Rankine and Brayton cycles with regeneration and reheat, Fuels and their properties, Flue gas analysis, Boilers, steam turbines
and other power plant components like condensers, air ejectors, electrostatic precipitators and cooling towers – their theory
and design, types and applications;
6. Renewable Sources of Energy:
Solar Radiation, Solar Thermal Energy collection - Flat Plate and focusing collectors their materials and performance. Solar
Thermal Energy Storage, Applications – heating, cooling and Power Generation; Solar Photovoltaic Conversion; Harnessing of
Wind Energy, Bio-mass and Tidal Energy – Methods and Applications, Working principles of Fuel Cells.
PAPER – II
7. Engineering Mechanics:
Analysis of System of Forces, Friction, Centroid and Centre of Gravity, Dynamics; Stresses and Strains-Compound Stresses and
Strains, Bending Moment and Shear Force Diagrams, Theory of Bending Stresses- Slope and deflection-Torsion, Thin and thick
Cylinders, Spheres.
8. Engineering Materials:
Basic Crystallography, Alloys and Phase diagrams, Heat Treatment, Ferrous and Non Ferrous Metals, Non metallic materials,
Basics of Nano-materials, Mechanical Properties and Testing, Corrosion prevention and control
9. Mechanisms and Machines:
Types of Kinematics Pair, Mobility, Inversions, Kinematic Analysis, Velocity and Acceleration Analysis of Planar Mechanisms,
CAMs with uniform acceleration and retardation, cycloidal motion, oscillating followers; Vibrations –Free and forced vibration
of undamped and damped SDOF systems, Transmissibility Ratio, Vibration Isolation, Critical Speed of Shafts. Gears – Geometry
of tooth profiles, Law of gearing, Involute profile, Interference, Helical, Spiral and Worm Gears, Gear Trains- Simple, compound
and Epicyclic; Dynamic Analysis – Slider – crank mechanisms, turning moment computations, balancing of Revolving &
Reciprocating masses, Gyroscopes –Effect of Gyroscopic couple on automobiles, ships and aircrafts, Governors.
10. Design of Machine Elements:
Design for static and dynamic loading; failure theories; fatigue strength and the S-N diagram; principles of the design of
machine elements such as riveted, welded and bolted joints. Shafts, Spur gears, rolling and sliding contact bearings, Brakes and
clutches, flywheels.
11. Manufacturing ,Industrial and Maintenance Engineering:
Metal casting-Metal forming, Metal Joining, Machining and machine tool operations, Limits, fits and tolerances, Metrology and
inspection, computer Integrated manufacturing, FMS, Production planning and Control, Inventory control and operations
research - CPM-PERT. Failure concepts and characteristics-Reliability, Failure analysis, Machine Vibration, Data acquisition,
Fault Detection, Vibration Monitoring, Field Balancing of Rotors, Noise Monitoring, Wear and Debris Analysis, Signature
Analysis, NDT Techniques in Condition Monitoring.
12. Mechatronics and Robotics:
Microprocessors and Microcontrollers: Architecture, programming, I/O, Computer interfacing, Programmable logic controller.
Sensors and actuators, Piezoelectric accelerometer, Hall effect sensor, Optical Encoder, Resolver, Inductosyn, Pneumatic and
Hydraulic actuators, stepper motor, Control Systems- Mathematical modeling of Physical systems, control signals,
controllability and observability. Robotics, Robot Classification, Robot Specification, notation; Direct and Inverse Kinematics;
Homogeneous Coordinates and Arm Equation of four Axis SCARA Robot.
Electrical Engineering
Contents for syllabi of both the Papers together for Preliminary/Stage-I Examination (objective type Paper–II) and
separately for Main/Stage-II Examination (Conventional type Paper-I and Paper – II).
PAPER – I
1. Engineering Mathematics
Matrix theory, Eigen values & Eigen vectors, system of linear equations, Numerical methods for solution of non-linear
algebraic equations and differential equations, integral calculus, partial derivatives, maxima and minima, Line, Surface and
Volume Integrals. Fourier series, linear, non-linear and partial differential equations, initial and boundary value problems,
complex variables, Taylor’s and Laurent’s series, residue theorem, probability and statistics fundamentals, Sampling
theorem, random variables, Normal and Poisson distributions, correlation and regression analysis.
2. Electrical Materials
Electrical Engineering Materials, crystal structures and defects, ceramic materials, insulating materials, magnetic materials
– basics, properties and applications; ferrities, ferro-magnetic materials and components; basics of solid state physics,
conductors; Photo-conductivity; Basics of Nano materials and Superconductors.
3. Electric Circuits and Fields
Circuit elements, network graph, KCL, KVL, Node and Mesh analysis, ideal current and voltage sources, Thevenin’s,
Norton’s, Superposition and Maximum Power Transfer theorems, transient response of DC and AC networks, Sinusoidal
steady state analysis, basic filter concepts, two-port networks, three phase circuits, Magnetically coupled circuits, Gauss
Theorem, electric field and potential due to point, line, plane and spherical charge distributions, Ampere’s and BiotSavart’s laws; inductance, dielectrics, capacitance; Maxwell’s equations.
4. Electrical and Electronic Measurements:
Principles of measurement, accuracy, precision and standards; Bridges and potentiometers; moving coil, moving iron,
dynamometer and induction type instruments, measurement of voltage, current, power, energy and power factor,instrument transformers, digital voltmeters and multi-meters, phase, time and frequency measurement, Q-meters,
oscilloscopes, potentiometric recorders, error analysis, Basics of sensors, Transducers, basics of data acquisition systems
5. Computer Fundamentals:
Number systems, Boolean algebra, arithmetic functions, Basic Architecture, Central Processing Unit, I/O and Memory
Organisation; peripheral devices, data represenation and programming, basics of Operating system and networking, virtual
memory, file systems; Elements of programming languages, typical examples.
6. Basic Electronics Engineering:
Basics of Semiconductor diodes and transistors and characteristics, Junction and field effect transistors (BJT, FET and
MOSFETS), different types of transistor amplifiers, equivalent circuits and frequency response; oscillators and other
circuits, feedback amplifiers.
PAPER – II
1. Analog and Digital Electronics:
Operational amplifiers – characteristics and applications, combinational and sequential logic circuits, multiplexers, multivibrators, sample and hold circuits, A/D and D/A converters, basics of filter circuits and applications, simple active filters;
Microprocessor basics- interfaces and applications, basics of linear integrated circuits; Analog communication basics,
Modulation and de-modulation, noise and bandwidth, transmitters and receivers, signal to noise ratio, digital
communication basics, sampling, quantizing, coding, frequency and time domain multiplexing, power line carrier
communication systems.
2. Systems and Signal Processing :
Representation of continuous and discrete-time signals, shifting and scaling operations, linear, time-invariant and causal
systems, Fourier series representation of continuous periodic signals, sampling theorem, Fourier and Laplace transforms, Z
transforms, Discrete Fourier transform, FFT, linear convolution, discrete cosine transform, FIR filter, IIR filter, bilinear
transformation.
3. Control Systems:
Principles of feedback, transfer function, block diagrams and signal flow graphs, steady-state errors, transforms and their
applications; Routh-hurwitz criterion, Nyquist techniques, Bode plots, root loci, lag, lead and lead-lag compensation,
stability analysis, transient and frequency response analysis, state space model, state transition matrix, controllability and
observability, linear state variable feedback, PID and industrial controllers.
4. Electrical Machines :
Single phase transformers, three phase transformers - connections, parallel operation, auto-transformer, energy
conversion principles, DC machines - types, windings, generator characteristics, armature reaction and commutation,
starting and speed control of motors, Induction motors - principles, types, performance characteristics, starting and speed
control, Synchronous machines - performance, regulation, parallel operation of generators, motor starting, characteristics
and applications, servo and stepper motors.
5. Power Systems :
Basic power generation concepts, steam, gas and water turbines, transmission line models and performance, cable
performance, insulation, corona and radio interference, power factor correction, symmetrical components, fault analysis,
principles of protection systems, basics of solid state relays and digital protection; Circuit breakers, Radial and ring-main
distribution systems, Matrix representation of power systems, load flow analysis, voltage control and economic operation,
System stability concepts, Swing curves and equal area criterion. HVDC transmission and FACTS concepts, Concepts of
power system dynamics, distributed generation, solar and wind power, smart grid concepts, environmental implications,
fundamentals of power economics.
6. Power Electronics and Drives :
Semiconductor power diodes, transistors, thyristors, triacs, GTOs, MOSFETs and IGBTs - static characteristics and principles
of operation, triggering circuits, phase control rectifiers, bridge converters - fully controlled and half controlled, principles
of choppers and inverters, basis concepts of adjustable speed DC and AC drives, DC-DC switched mode converters, DC-AC
switched mode converters, resonant converters, high frequency inductors and transformers, power supplies.
Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering
Contents for syllabi of both the Papers together for Preliminary/Stage-I Examination (objective type Paper–II) and
separately for Main/Stage-II Examination (Conventional type Paper-I and Paper – II).
PAPER – I
1. Basic Electronics Engineering:
Basics of semiconductors; Diode/Transistor basics and characteristics; Diodes for different uses; Junction & Field Effect
Transistors (BJTs, JFETs, MOSFETs); Transistor amplifiers of different types, oscillators and other circuits; Basics of
Integrated Circuits (ICs); Bipolar, MOS and CMOS ICs; Basics of linear ICs, operational amplifiers and their applicationslinear/non-linear; Optical sources/detectors; Basics of Opto electronics and its applications.
2. Basic Electrical Engineering:
DC circuits-Ohm’s & Kirchoff’s laws, mesh and nodal analysis, circuit theorems; Electro-magnetism, Faraday’s & Lenz’s
laws, induced EMF and its uses; Single-phase AC circuits; Transformers, efficiency; Basics-DC machines, induction
machines, and synchronous machines; Electrical power sources- basics: hydroelectric, thermal, nuclear, wind, solar;
Basics of batteries and their uses.
3. Materials Science:
Electrical Engineering materials; Crystal structure & defects; Ceramic materials-structures, composites, processing and
uses; Insulating laminates for electronics, structures, properties and uses; Magnetic materials, basics, classification,
ferrites, ferro/para-magnetic materials and components; Nano materials-basics, preparation, purification, sintering, nano
particles and uses; Nano-optical/magnetic/electronic materials and uses; Superconductivity, uses.
4. Electronic Measurements and Instrumentation:
Principles of measurement, accuracy, precision and standards; Analog and Digital systems for measurement, measuring
instruments for different applications; Static/dynamic characteristics of measurement systems, errors, statistical analysis
and curve fitting; Measurement systems for non-electrical quantities; Basics of telemetry; Different types of transducers
and displays; Data acquisition system basics.
5. Network Theory:
Network graphs & matrices; Wye-Delta transformation; Linear constant coefficient differential equations- time domain
analysis of RLC circuits;
Solution of network equations using Laplace transforms- frequency domain analysis of RLC circuits; 2-port network
parameters-driving point & transfer functions; State equations for networks; Steady state sinusoidal analysis.
6. Analog and Digital Circuits:
Small signal equivalent circuits of diodes, BJTS and FETs; Diode circuits for different uses; Biasing & stability of BJT & JFET
amplifier circuits; Analysis/design of amplifier- single/multi-stage; Feedback& uses; Active filters, timers, multipliers, wave
shaping, A/D-D/A converters; Boolean Algebra& uses; Logic gates, Digital IC families, Combinatorial/sequential circuits;
Basics of multiplexers, counters/registers/ memories /microprocessors, design& applications.
PAPER – II
1. Analog and Digital Communication Systems:
Random signals, noise, probability theory, information theory; Analog versus digital communication & applications:
Systems- AM, FM, transmitters/receivers, theory/practice/ standards, SNR comparison; Digital communication basics:
Sampling, quantizing, coding, PCM, DPCM, multiplexing-audio/video; Digital modulation: ASK, FSK, PSK; Multiple access:
TDMA, FDMA, CDMA; Optical communication: fibre optics, theory, practice/standards.
2. Control Systems:
Classification of signals and systems; Application of signal and system theory; System realization; Transforms& their
applications; Signal flow graphs, Routh-Hurwitz criteria, root loci, Nyquist/Bode plots; Feedback systems-open &close loop
types, stability analysis, steady state, transient and frequency response analysis; Design of control systems, compensators,
elements of lead/lag compensation, PID and industrial controllers.
3. Computer Organization and Architecture:
Basic architecture, CPU, I/O organisation, memory organisation, peripheral devices, trends; Hardware /software issues;
Data representation& Programming; Operating systems-basics, processes, characteristics, applications; Memory
management, virtual memory, file systems, protection & security; Data bases, different types, characteristics and design;
Transactions and concurrency control; Elements of programming languages, typical examples.
4. Electro Magnetics:
Elements of vector calculus, Maxwell’s equations-basic concepts; Gauss’, Stokes’ theorems; Wave propagation through
different media; Transmission Lines-different types, basics, Smith’s chart, impedance matching/transformation, Sparameters, pulse excitation, uses; Waveguides-basics, rectangular types, modes, cut-off frequency, dispersion, dielectric
types; Antennas-radiation pattern, monopoles/dipoles, gain, arrays-active/passive, theory, uses.
5. Advanced Electronics Topics:
VLSI technology: Processing, lithography, interconnects, packaging, testing; VLSI design: Principles, MUX/ROM/PLA-based
design, Moore & Mealy circuit design; Pipeline concepts & functions; Design for testability, examples; DSP: Discrete time
signals/systems, uses; Digital filters: FIR/IIR types, design, speech/audio/radar signal processing uses; Microprocessors &
microcontrollers, basics, interrupts, DMA, instruction sets, interfacing; Controllers & uses; Embedded systems.
6. Advanced Communication Topics:
Communication networks: Principles /practices /technologies /uses /OSI model/security; Basic packet multiplexed
streams/scheduling; Cellular networks, types, analysis, protocols (TCP/TCPIP); Microwave & satellite communication:
Terrestrial/space type LOS systems, block schematics link calculations, system design; Communication satellites, orbits,
characteristics, systems, uses; Fibre-optic communication systems, block schematics, link calculations, system design.
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RRB - SSE / JE 2024 - ONLINE AND OFFLINE COACHING IN CHENNAI AT SPARKS ACADEMY CHENNAI
RRB - SSE / JE - ONLINE AND OFFLINE COACHING AT SPARKS ACADEMY CHENNAI
NEW BATCH STARTS FROM 17.06.2024
PREVIOUS NOTIFICATION : RRB JE 2018 NOTIFICATION
CURRENT NOTIFICATION : YET TO BE RELEASE ( EXPECTED IN JULY - SEP 2024)
CLASS ROOM SCHEDULE :
SPARKS ACADEMY RRB SSE JE NEW BATCH 1 - 17.06.2024 - TENTATIVE SCHEDULE
ONLINE SCHEDULE : SOON
QUALIFICATION: (REFER ANNEXURE A of Notification Above : Page No. 36)
RRB SSE - DEGREE IN ENGINEERING
RRB JE - DIPLOMA IN ENGINEERING
RECRUITMENT PROCESS:
1st Stage CBT : 100 Questions / 90 min
(Minimum percentage of marks for eligibility in various categories: UR -40%, OBC-30%, SC-30%, ST -25%. These percentage of marks for eligibility may be relaxed by 2% for PwBD candidates in case of shortage of PwBD candidates against vacancies reserved for them )
A. Mathematics :
Number systems, BODMAS, Decimals, Fractions, LCM and HCF, Ratio and Proportion, Percentages, Mensuration, Time and Work, Time and Distance, Simple and Compound Interest, Profit and Loss, Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Elementary Statistics, Square Root, Age Calculations, Calendar & Clock, Pipes & Cistern.
B. General Intelligence and Reasoning :
Analogies, Alphabetical and Number Series, Coding and Decoding, Mathematical operations, Relationships, Syllogism, Jumbling, Venn Diagram, Data Interpretation and Sufficiency, Conclusions and Decision Making, Similarities and Differences, Analytical reasoning, Classification, Directions, Statement – Arguments and Assumptions etc.
C. General Awareness :
Knowledge of Current affairs, Indian geography, culture and history of India including freedom struggle, Indian Polity and constitution, Indian Economy, Environmental issues concerning India and the World, Sports, General scientific and technological developments etc.
D. General Science :
Physics, Chemistry and Life Sciences (up to 10th Standard CBSE syllabus).
2nd Stage CBT: 150 Questions /120 minutes
A) General Awareness :
Knowledge of Current affairs, Indian geography, culture and history of India including freedom struggle, Indian Polity and constitution, Indian Economy, Environmental issues concerning India and the World, Sports, General scientific and technological developments etc.
B) Physics and Chemistry:
Up to 10th standard CBSE syllabus.
C) Basics of Computers and Applications:
Architecture of Computers; input and Output devices; Storage devices, Networking, Operating System like Windows, Unix, Linux; MS Office; Various data representation; Internet and Email; Websites & Web Browsers; Computer Virus.
D) Basics of Environment and Pollution Control:
Basics of Environment; Adverse effect of environmental pollution and control strategies; Air, water and Noise pollution, their effect and control; Waste Management, Global warming; Acid rain; Ozone depletion.
E) Technical Abilities:
The educational qualifications mentioned against each post shown in Annexure-A (Refer 2018 RRB JE Notification LINK given above) , have been grouped into different exam groups as below. Questions on the Technical abilities will be framed in the syllabus defined for various Exam Groups given at Annexure-VII-A, B, C, D, E, F & G.
Previous Year Question Paper : Will be uploaded soon
Syllabus for Mechanical & Allied Engineering Exam Group – JE:
1. Engineering Mechanics :
Resolution of forces, Equilibrium and Equilibrant, parallelogram law of forces, triangle law of forces, polygon law of forces and Lami’s theorem, couple and moment of a couple, condition for equilibrium of rigid body subjected to number of coplanar non-concurrent forces, definition of static friction, dynamic friction, derivation of limiting angle of friction and angle of repose, resolution of forces considering friction when a body moves on horizontal plane and inclined plane, calculation of moment of inertia and radius of gyration of : (a) I-Section (b) channel section (c) T-Section (d) L-Section (Equal & unequal lengths) (e) Z-Section (f) Built up sections (simple cases only), Newton’s laws of motion (without derivation), motion of projectile, D’Alembert’s principle, definition law of conservation of energy, law of conservation of momentum.
2. Material Science :
Mechanical properties of engineering materials – tensile strength, compressive strength, ductility, malleability, hardness, toughness, brittleness, impact strength, fatigue, creep resistance. Classification of steels, mild steel and alloy steels. Importance of heat treatment. Heat treatment processes – annealing, normalizing, hardening, tempering, carburizing, nitriding and cyaniding.
3. Strength of Materials :
Stress, strain, stress strain diagram, factor of safety, thermal stresses, strain energy, proof resilience and modules of resilience. Shear force and bending moment diagram – cant leaver beam, simply supported beam, continuous beam, fixed beam. Torsion in shafts and springs, thin cylinder shells.
4. Machining :
Working principle of lathe. Types of lathes – Engine lathe – construction details and specifications. Nomenclature of single point cutting tool, geometry, tool signature, functions of tool angles. General and special operations – (Turning, facing, taper turning thread cutting, knurling, forming, drilling, boring, reaming, key way cutting), cutting fluids, coolants and lubricants. Introduction to shaper, slotter, plainer, broaching, milling and manufacture of gears, heat treatment process applied to gears.
5. Welding :
Welding – Introduction, classification of welding processes, advantages and limitations of welding, principles of arc welding, arc welding equipment, choice of electrodes for different metals, principle of gas (oxy-acetylene) welding, equipment of gas welding, welding procedures (arc & gas), soldering and brazing techniques, types and applications of solders and fluxes, various flame cutting processes, advantages and limitations of flame cutting, defects in welding, testing and inspection modern welding methods, (submerged, CO2, atomic – hydrogen, ultrasonic welding), brief description of MIG & TIG welding.
6. Grinding & Finishing Process :
Principles of metal removal by grinding, abrasives, natural and artificial, bonds and binding processes, vitrified, silicate, shellac rubber, grinding machines, classification: cylindrical, surface, tool & cutter grinding machine, construction details, relative merits, principles of centreless grinding, advantages & limitations of centreless grinding work, holding devices, wheel maintenance, balancing of wheels, coolants used, finishing by grinding, honing, lapping, super finishing, electroplating, basic principles – plating metals, applications, hot dipping, galvanizing tin coating, parkerising, anodizing, metal spraying, wire process, powder process and applications, organic coatings, oil base paint, lacquer base enamels, bituminous paints, rubber base coating.
7. Metrology :
Linear measurement – Slip gauges and dial indicators, angle measurements, bevel protractor, sine bar, angle slip gauges, comparators (a) mechanical (b) electrical (c) optical (d) pneumatic. Measurement of surface roughness; methods of measurements by comparison, tracer instruments and by interferometry, collimators, measuring microscope, interferometer, inspection of machine parts using the concepts of shadow projection and profile projection.
8. Fluid Mechanics & Hydraulic Machinery :
Properties of fluid, density, specific weight, specific gravity, viscosity, surface tension, compressibility capillarity, Pascal’s law, measurement of pressures, concept of buoyancy. Concept of Reynold’s number, pressure, potential and kinetic energy of liquids, total energy, laws of conservation, mass, energy and momentum, velocity of liquids and discharge, Bernoulli’s equation and assumptions, venturimeters, pitot- tube, current meters.
Working principle & constructional details of centrifugal pump, efficiencies – manometric efficiency, volumetric efficiency, mechanical efficiency and overall efficiency, cavitation and its effect, working principle of jet & submersible pumps with line diagrams.
9. Industrial Management :
Job analysis, motivation, different theories, satisfaction, performance reward systems, production, planning and control, relation with other departments, routing, scheduling, dispatching, PERT and CPM, simple problems. Materials in industry, inventory control model, ABC Analysis, Safety stock, re-order, level, economic ordering quantity, break even analysis, stores layout, stores equipment, stores records, purchasing procedures, purchase records, Bin card, Cardex, Material handling, Manual lifting, hoist, cranes, conveyors, trucks, fork trucks.
10. Thermal Engineering :
Laws of thermo dynamics, conversion of heat into work vice versa , laws of perfect gases, thermo dynamic processes – isochoric, isobaric, isothermal hyperbolic, isentropic, polytrophic and throttling, modes of heat transfer, thermal conductivity, convective heat transfer coefficient, Stefan Boltzman law by radiation and overall heat transfer coefficient. Air standards cycles – Carnot cycle, Otto cycle, Diesel cycle, construction and working of internal combustion engines, comparison of diesel engine and petrol engine. Systems of internal combustion engine, performance of internal combustion engines. Air compressors their cycles refrigeration cycles, principle of a refrigeration plant.
Syllabus for Civil & Allied Engineering Exam Group – JE
1. Engineering Mechanics- Force (resolution of force, moment of force, force system, composition of forces), Equilibrium, Friction, Centroid and Center of gravity, Simple machines.
2. Building Construction- Building components (substructure, superstructure), type of structure (load bearing, framed and composite structures).
3. Building materials- Masonry materials (stones, bricks, and mortars), Timber and miscellaneous materials (glass, plastic, fiber, aluminum steel, galvanized iron, bitumen, PVC, CPVC, and PPF).
4. Construction of substructure- job layout, earthwork, foundation (types, dewatering, coffer dams, bearing capacity).
5. Construction of superstructure- stone masonry, brick masonry, Hollow concrete block masonry, composite masonry, cavity wall, doors and windows, vertical communication (stairs, lifts, escalators), scaffolding and shoring.
6. Building finishes- Floors (finishes, process of laying), walls (plastering, pointing, painting) and roofs (roofing materials including RCC).
7. Building maintenance- Cracks (causes, type, repairs- grouting, guniting, epoxy etc.), settlement (causes and remedial measures), and re-baring techniques.
8. Building drawing- Conventions (type of lines, symbols), planning of building (principles of planning for residential and public buildings, rules and byelaws), drawings (plan, elevation, section, site plan, location plan, foundation plan, working drawing), perspective drawing.
9.. Concrete Technology- Properties of various types/grades of cement, properties of coarse and fine aggregates, properties of concrete (water cement ratio, properties of fresh and hardened concrete), Concrete mix design, testing of concrete, quality control of concrete (batching, formwork, transportation, placing, compaction, curing, waterproofing), extreme weather concreting and chemical admixtures, properties of special concrete (ready mix, RCC, pre-stressed, fiber reinforced, precast, high performance).
10. Surveying- Types of survey, chain and cross staff survey (principle, ranging, triangulation, chaining, errors, finding area), compass survey (principle, bearing of line, prismatic compass, traversing, local attraction, calculation of bearings, angles and local attraction) leveling (dumpy level, recording in level book, temporary adjustment, methods of reduction of levels, classification of leveling, tilting level, auto level, sources of errors, precautions and difficulties in leveling), contouring (contour interval, characteristics, method of locating, interpolation, establishing grade contours, uses of contour maps), area and volume measurements, plane table survey (principles, setting, method), theodolite survey (components, adjustments, measurements, traversing), Tacheometric survey, curves (types, setting out), advanced survey equipment, aerial survey and remote sensing.
11. Computer Aided Design- CAD Software (AutoCAD, Auto Civil, 3D Max etc.), CAD commands, generation of plan, elevation, section, site plan, area statement, 3D view.
12. Geo Technical Engineering- Application of Geo Technical Engineering in design of foundation, pavement, earth retaining structures, earthen dams etc., physical properties of soil, permeability of soil and seepage analysis, shear strength of soil, bearing capacity of soil, compaction and stabilization of soil, site investigation and sub soil exploration.
13 Hydraulics- properties of fluid, hydrostatic pressure, measurement of liquid pressure in pipes, fundamentals of fluid flow, flow of liquid through pipes, flow through open channel, flow measuring devices, hydraulic machines.
14 Irrigation Engineering- Hydrology, investigation and reservoir planning, percolation tanks, diversion head works.
15 Mechanics of Structures- Stress and strain, shear force and bending moment, moment of inertia, stresses in beams, analysis of trusses, strain energy.
16 Theory of structures- Direct and bending stresses, slope and deflection, fixed beam, continuous beam, moment distribution method, columns.
17. Design of Concrete Structures- Working Stress method, Limit State method, analysis and design of singly reinforced and doubly reinforced sections, shear, bond and development length, analysis and design of T Beam, slab, axially loaded column and footings.
18 Design of Steel Structures- Types of sections, grades of steel, strength characteristics, IS Code, Connections, Design of tension and compression members, steel roof truss, beams, column bases.
19. Transportation Engineering- Railway Engineering (alignment and gauges, permanent way, railway track geometrics, branching of tracks, stations and yards, track maintenance), Bridge engineering (site selection, investigation, component parts of bridge, permanent and temporary bridges, inspection and maintenance), Tunnel engineering (classification, shape and sizes, tunnel investigation and surveying, method of tunneling in various strata, precautions, equipment, explosives, lining and ventilation).
20. Highway Engineering- Road Engineering, investigation for road project, geometric design of highways, construction of road pavements and materials, traffic engineering, hill roads, drainage of roads, maintenance and repair of roads.
21. Environmental Engineering- Environmental pollution and control, public water supply, domestic sewage, solid waste management, environmental sanitation, and plumbing.
22. Advanced Construction Techniques and Equipment- Fibers and plastics, artificial timber, advanced concreting methods (under water concreting, ready mix concrete, tremix concreting, special concretes), formwork, pre-fabricated construction, soil reinforcing techniques, hoisting and conveying equipment, earth moving machinery (exaction and compaction equipment), concrete mixers, stone crushers, pile driving equipment, working of hot mix bitumen plant, bitumen paver, floor polishing machines.
23 Estimating and Costing- Types of estimates (approximate, detailed), mode of measurements and rate analysis.
24 Contracts and Accounts- Types of engineering contracts, Tender and tender documents, payment, specifications.
Syllabus for Electrical & Allied Engineering Exam Group – JE
1. Basic concepts: Concepts of resistance, inductance, capacitance, and various factors affecting them. Concepts of current, voltage, power, energy and their units.
2. Circuit law: Kirchhoff‘s law, Simple Circuit solution using network theorems.
3. Magnetic Circuit: Concepts of flux, mmf, reluctance, Different kinds of magnetic materials, Magnetic calculations for conductors of different configuration e.g. straight, circular, solenoidal, etc. Electromagnetic induction, self and mutual induction.
4. AC Fundamentals: Instantaneous, peak, R.M.S. and average values of alternating waves, Representation of sinusoidal wave form, simple series and parallel AC Circuits consisting of R.L. and C, Resonance, Tank Circuit. Poly Phase system – star and delta connection, 3 phase power, DC and sinusoidal response of R-Land R-C circuit.
5. Measurement and measuring instruments: Measurement of power (1 phase and 3 phase, both active and re-active) and energy, 2 wattmeter method of 3 phase power measurement. Measurement of frequency and phase angle. Ammeter and voltmeter (both moving oil and moving iron type), extension of range wattmeter, Multimeters, Megger, Energy meter AC Bridges. Use of CRO, Signal Generator, CT, PT and their uses. Earth Fault detection.
6. Electrical Machines: (a) D.C. Machine – Construction, Basic Principles of D.C. motors and generators, their characteristics, speed control and starting of D.C. Motors. Method of braking motor, Losses and efficiency of D.C. Machines. (b) 1 phase and 3 phase transformers – Construction, Principles of operation, equivalent circuit, voltage regulation, O.C. and S.C. Tests, Losses and efficiency. Effect of voltage, frequency and wave form on losses. Parallel operation of 1 phase /3 phase transformers. Auto transformers. (c) 3 phase induction motors, rotating magnetic field, principle of operation, equivalent circuit, torque-speed characteristics, starting and speed control of 3 phase induction motors. Methods of braking, effect of voltage and frequency variation on torque speed characteristics, Fractional Kilowatt Motors and Single Phase Induction Motors: Characteristics and applications.
7. Synchronous Machines: Generation of 3-phase e.m.f. armature reaction, voltage regulation, parallel operation of two alternators, synchronizing, control of active and reactive power. Starting and applications of synchronous motors.
8. Generation, Transmission and Distribution: Different types of power stations, Load factor, diversity factor, demand factor, cost of generation, inter-connection of power stations. Power factor improvement, various types of tariffs, types of faults, short circuit current for symmetrical faults.
Switchgears and Protection: Rating of circuit breakers, Principles of arc extinction by oil and air, H.R.C. Fuses, Protection against earth leakage / over current, etc. Buchholz relay, Merz-Price system of protection of generators & transformers, protection of feeders and bus bars. Lightning arresters, various transmission and distribution system, comparison of conductor materials, efficiency of different system. Cable – Different type of cables, cable rating and derating factor.
9. Estimation and costing: Estimation of lighting scheme, electric installation of machines and relevant IE rules. Earthing practices and IE Rules.
10. Utilization of Electrical Energy: Illumination, Electric heating, Electric welding, Electroplating, Electric drives and motors.
11. Basic Electronics: Working of various electronic devices e.g. P N Junction diodes, Transistors (NPN and PNP type), BJT and JFET. Simple circuits using these devices.
Syllabus for Electronics & Allied Engineering Exam Group – JE
1. Electronic Components & Materials
Conductors, Semi conductor& Insulators; Magnetic materials; Jointing & Cleaning materials for U/G copper cable & OFC; Cells and Batteries (chargeable and non chargeable); Relays, Switches, MCB & Connectors.
2. Electronic Devices and circuits
PN Junction diodes, thyristor; Diode and triode circuits; Junction Transistors; Amplifiers; Oscillator; Multi vibrator , counters; Rectifiers; Inverter and UPS.
3. Digital Electronics
Number System & Binary codes; Boolean Algebra & Logic gates; Combinational & Sequential logic circuits; A/D & D/A converter, counters; Memories
4. Linear Integrated Circuit
Introduction to operational Amplifier; Linear applications; Non Linear applications; Voltage regulators; Timers; Phase lock loop.
5. Microprocessor and Microcontroller
Introduction to microprocessor, 8085 microprocessor working; Assembly Language programming; Peripherals & other microprocessors; Microcontrollers
6. Electronic Measurements
Measuring systems; Basic principles of measurement; Range Extension methods; Cathode ray oscilloscope, LCD, LED
panel; Transducers
7. Communication Engineering
Introduction to communication; Modulation techniques; Multiplexing Techniques; Wave Propagation, Transmission line characteristics, OFC; Fundamentals of Public Address systems, Electronic exchange, Radar, Cellular and Satellite Communication.
8. Data communication and Network
Introduction to data communication; Hardware and interface; Introduction to Networks and Networking devices; Local Area Network and Wide area network; Internet working.
9. Computer Programming
Programming concepts; Fundamentals of ‘C’ and C ++; Operators in ‘C’ and C ++; Control Statements; Functions, Array String & Pointers, File Structure; Data Structure and DBMS
10. Basic Electrical Engg.
DC Circuits; AC fundamentals; Magnetic, Thermal and Chemical effects of Electric current; Earthing - Installation, Maintenance, Testing,
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TNMAWS Syllabus - Mechanical Engineering and General Studies - Diploma Level / Degree Level (Paper 1 and Paper 2)
TNMAWS Syllabus for Mechanical Engineering
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TNMAWS Exam Consists of two Papers
1. Paper 1: Mechanical Engineering
2. Paper 2: General Studies and Aptitude with Tamil Eligibility Test
Paper 1: Mechanical Engineering
(Degree Level)
UNIT – I : MECHANICS, KINETICS AND DYNAMICS
Statics of Particles, Equilibrium of Rigid bodies, Mechanism of Deformable
Bodies, Properties of Surfaces and Solids, Centroid, Centre of Gravity,
Dynamics of Particles, Elements of Rigid Body Dynamics, Basics of
Mechanisms, Kinematics of mechanisms, gyroscope, Gears and Gear Trains, Fly
Wheels and Governors, Balancing of Rotating and Reciprocating Masses,
Friction in Machine Elements, Force Analysis, Balancing, Single Degree Free
Vibration, Forced Vibration, mechanisms for Vibration Control, Effect of
Damping, Vibration Isolation, Resonance, Critical Speed of Shaft.
UNIT – II : STRENGTH OF MATERIALS AND DESIGN
Stress, Strain and Deformation of Solids, Combined Stresses, Theories of
Failures, Transverse Loading on Beams, Stresses in Beams, Torsion, Deflection
of Beams, Energy Principles, Thin Cylinders and Thick Cylinders, Spherical
Shells, Fundamentals of Design for Strength and Stiffness of Machine Members,
Design of Shafts and Couplings, Design for Static and Dynamic Loading, Design
of Fasteners and Welded Joints, Reverted Joints, Design of Springs, Design of
Bearings, Design of Flywheels, Design of Transmission Systems for Flexible
Elements, Spur Gears and Parallel Axis Helical Gears, Bevel Gears, Worm Gears
and Crossed Helical Gears, Design of single and two stage speed reducers,
Design of cam, Clutches and Brakes, Design of Piston and Connecting Rods.
UNIT - III : FLUID MECHANICS AND TURBO MACHINERY
Fluid properties, fluid statics, manometry, buoyancy, control volume analysis
of mass, momentum and energy, fluid acceleration, differential equations of
continuity and momentum, Bernoulli’s equation, Dimensional Analysis, viscous
flow of incompressible fluids, boundary layer, elementary turbulent flow, flow
through pipes, head losses in pipes, bends. Turbomachinery: Pelton wheel,
Francis and Kaplan turbines - impulse and reaction principles – velocity
diagrams, pumps and its applications-Valves and Types - Theory of Jet
Propulsion- Pulse Jet – Ram Jet Engines, Online Continuous Flow Monitoring
System.
UNIT – IV : THERMAL ENGINEERING AND THERMODYNAMICS
Basic concepts, Zeroth, First and Second laws of thermodynamics,
thermodynamic system and processes, Carnot cycle. irreversibility and
availability, behaviour of ideal and real gases, thermodynamic relations,
properties of pure substances, calculation of work and heat in ideal processes,
analysis of thermodynamic cycles related to energy conversion, Fuel and
combustion, Fuels Characteristics, Emissions and Controls, Testing of IC
Engine-Renewable sources of Energy.
Power Engineering: Steam Tables, Rankine, Brayton cycles with regeneration
and reheat. I.C. Engines: air-standard Otto, Diesel cycles. Refrigeration and
air-conditioning: Vapour refrigeration cycle, heat pumps, gas refrigeration,
Reverse Brayton cycle; moist air: psychometric chart, basic psychometric
processes.
UNIT – V : HEAT AND MASS TRANSFER
Modes of heat transfer - one dimensional heat conduction, resistance concept,
electrical analogy, unsteady heat conduction, fins dimensionless parameters in
free and forced convective heat transfer, various correlations for heat transfer
in flow over flat plates and through pipes, thermal boundary layer, effect of
turbulence, radiative heat transfer, black and grey surfaces, shape factors,
network analysis; heat exchanger performance, LMTD and NTU methods.
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Basic Concepts of Mass transfer, Diffusion Mass Transfer, Fick’s Law of
Diffusion Steady state Molecular diffusion, Convective Mass Transfer,
Momentum, Heat and Mass Transfer Analogy , Convective Mass Transfer
Correlations, Radiactive Heat Transfer.
UNIT – VI : MATERIALS SCIENCE AND METALLURGY
Constitution of alloys and phase diagrams, Iron – Iron Carbide Phase Diagram
- steels, cast iron, phase transformations- diffusion-TTT diagram, ferrous and
nonferrous alloys, heat treatment of ferrous and non-ferrous metal, surface
modification techniques, powder metallurgy, non-metallic materials,
mechanical properties and testing, crystal defects and strengthening
mechanisms, conducting and semi conducting materials, magnetic and
dielectric materials, Engineering ceramics, Engineering and commodity
polymers, composites, nano-materials.
UNIT – VII : PRODUCTION TECHNOLOGY
Foundry Technology- types of pattern, cores, moulding and casting methods,
Solidification, design of castings, defects, Melting Furnaces, Hot and Cold
working, Metal Forming Processes - types, Defects and Remedies, Sheet Metal
Operation, metal joining processes, types and design of weldment, welding
metallurgy, welding defects, Casting, Welding Inspection (NDT), Manufacturing
of Thermo Setting and Thermo Plastic Products, Metal cutting, Cutting Tool
Nomenclature, Machinability machine tools - center lathe, drilling, milling,
grinding, gear cutting and broaching, Machining Time Calculation,
unconventional machining processes, Micro Manufacturing, CNC machine
tools, Manual Part Programming - Machining and Turning Centre.
UNIT – VIII : METROLOGY AND QUALITY CONTROL
Limits, Fits and Tolerance, Linear and angular measurements, Interferometry,
laser interferometers - Types, Computer Aided Inspection, Basic concept of
CMM - Types of CMM, Machine vision, Form measurement-StraightnessFlatness, Roundness, Surface finish measurement, contact and non-contact
method, Measurement of power, flow and temperature. Statistical quality
control, control charts, acceptance sampling, reliability, TQM, 5S, ISO
standards.
UNIT - IX : CAD / CAM / CIM / FEA
Fundamentals of Computer Graphics, Geometric Modeling, Visual Realism,
Assembly of Parts, CAD Standards, Fundamentals of CIM, Production Planning
and Control, Computer Aided Process Planning, Cellular Manufacturing, Flexible
Manufacturing System and Automated Guided Vehicle System, Group
Technology, Production Flow Analysis, Industrial Robotics, Additive
Manufacturing, Just in Time(JIT), lean manufacturing, One Dimensional
Problems in FEA, Two Dimensional Scalar Variable Problems, Two dimensional
vector variable problems, Isometric Parametric Formulation.
UNIT – X : INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING AND MANAGEMENT
Work study - Techniques, Method study and work measurements - objectives -
basic procedure, machine loading and scheduling, product sequencing,
inventory control - E O Q - quantity discounts, ABC Analysis material handling
systems, operations research, Linear Programming, simplex method,
Transportation model, Assignment model CPM and PERT, Queuing Models.
Management theory and practice, planning - Decision making, Organising,
staffing, Motivation, Leadership, controlling, control techniques, Industrial
Safety - Standards – OSHA.
Paper 2: Mechanical Engineering
(Diploma Level)
UNIT I: INDUSTRIAL MANAGEMENT
X and Y theories of Management, Contributions of Henry Fayol and F.W. Taylor for
Management - job evaluation by Ranking method and factor comparison method -
motivating techniques - fixing selling price of a product - break even analysis for make or
buy decision - sinking fund method and straingt line method of calculating depreciation
- ABC analysis – determination of economic order quantity – TQM – ISO standards -
certification
UNIT II: INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING
Factors influencing plant location - principles of layout - techniques used to improve
layout - primary and secondary causes of an accident - personal protective devices -
method study procedure - flow diagram, string diagram and two handed process chart -
principles of motion economy-procedure for conducting stopwatch time study, production
study and ratio delay study - objectives of preplanning, routing, scheduling, despatching
and controlling - difference between inspection and quality control - types of plant
maintenance - TPM
UNIT III: PRODUCTION TECHNOLOGY
Foundry - patterns - special casting techniques - welding - hot and cold working –
drawing, rolling and forging - powder metallurgy - plastics - rubber - ceramics -
refractories - lathe work - planner - shaper - slotter - drilling machine - milling machines -
grinding machines - broaching - boring and jig boring - - Gears manufacturing practice -
Heat treatment and metal finishing - press work
UNIT IV: ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS ENGINEEERING
Units, Ohm’s law, Kirchoff’s law, Faraday’s law - D.C. Circuits, batteries - electro
magnetism - single phase and three phase A.C. circuits - Induction motors – Electronics
– diodes – resisitors – capacitors – transistors – logic gates.
UNIT V: MECHANICS OF MATERIALS
Mechanical properties of metals - simple stresses and strains – modulus of elasticity -
geometrical properties of sections - thin cylinders bending moment and shear force -
theory of simple bending - torsion and springs - transmission of motion – gear drives
and belt drives.
UNIT VI: HEAT POWER ENGINEERING
Working principle and comparison of otto and diesel cycles - construction and working
of two stroke and four stroke engines - Heat balance test on I.C. engine - working
principle of single and multistage compressors - Comparison of reciprocating and
rotary compressors - classification of steam boilers - construction and working of steam
turbines
- working principle of steam power plant - Main elements of a nuclear power plant -
Vapour compression cycle - factors affecting human comfort - working principle of a
window air conditioner and central air conditioning system.
UNIT VII: COMPUTER APPLICATIONS
Working principle and constructional details of computer - classification of computer –
Input / Output devices - flow charting – MS Office & Star Office – creating documents –
presentations – sending emails.
UNIT VIII: FLUID MECHANICS AND MACHINERY
Working of differential manometer - use of venturimeter and orifice classification of
mouth pieces meter - working of pelton wheel, francis turbine and kaplan turbine -
construction and working principle of reciprocating pump, centrifugal pump and gear
pump - quick return mechanism of shaping machine - table movement in a milling
machine.
UNIT IX: COMPUTER INTEGRATED MANUFACTURING
CAD – Definition – geometric modeling – wireframe, surface and solid modeling –
graphicstandards – GKS, IGES, PHIGS and DXF. CAM – definition – group technology –
part families
– parts classification and coding – CAPP – types. CNC – definition – components of CNC
–ATC – CNC EDM. Part program – format – coordinate system – types of motion control –
typesof interpolation – G and M codes – sub program – canned cycles.
UNIT X: DESIGN OF MACHINE ELEMENTS
Factors affecting selection of material – classification of bearings – sliding contact and
rolling contact bearings – radial and thrust bearings – limits – fits – tolerance –
classification of fits –cams and followers – types.
PAPER-II
Paper II has two PartsPart A : 1-100 Qns (Tamil Eligibility Test)
Part –B : 101-200 Qns (General Studies (75) + Aptitude (25))
General Studies (Degree Standard)
Part –B : 101-200 Qns (General Studies (75) + Aptitude (25))
UNIT-I: GENERAL SCIENCE
- Scientific Knowledge and Scientific Temper - Power of Reasoning - Rote Learning vs Conceptual Learning - Science as a tool to understand the past, present and future.
- Nature of Universe - General Scientific Laws – Mechanics - Properties of Matter, Force, Motion and Energy - Everyday application of the Basic Principles of Mechanics, Electricity and Magnetism, Light, Sound, Heat, Nuclear Physics, Laser, Electronics and Communications.
- Elements and Compounds, Acids, Bases, Salts, Petroleum Products, Fertilisers, Pesticides.
- Main concepts of Life Science, Classification of Living Organisms, Evolution, Genetics, Physiology, Nutrition, Health and Hygiene, Human Diseases.
- Environment and Ecology.
UNIT-II: CURRENT EVENTS
- History - Latest diary of events - National symbols - Profile of States - Eminent personalities and places in news – Sports - Books and authors.
- Polity - Political parties and political system in India - Public awareness and General administration - Welfare oriented Government schemes and their utility, Problems in Public Delivery Systems.
- Geography - Geographical landmarks.
- Economics - Current socio - economic issues.
- Science - Latest inventions in Science and Technology.
- Prominent Personalities in various spheres – Arts, Science, Literature and Philosophy.
UNIT-III: GEOGRAPHY OF INDIA
- Location – Physical features - Monsoon, Rainfall, Weather and Climate - Water Resources - Rivers in India - Soil, Minerals and Natural Resources - Forest and Wildlife - Agricultural pattern.
- Transport - Communication.
- Social Geography – Population density and distribution - Racial, Linguistic Groups and Major Tribes.
- Natural calamity – Disaster Management – Environmental pollution: Reasons and preventive measures – Climate change – Green energy.
UNIT–IV: HISTORY AND CULTURE OF INDIA
- Indus Valley Civilization - Guptas, Delhi Sultans, Mughals and Marathas - Age of Vijayanagaram and Bahmani Kingdoms - South Indian History.
- Change and Continuity in the Socio-Cultural History of India.
- Characteristics of Indian Culture, Unity in Diversity – Race, Language, Custom.
- India as a Secular State, Social Harmony.
UNIT-V: INDIAN POLITY
- Constitution of India - Preamble to the Constitution - Salient features of the Constitution - Union, State and Union Territory.
- Citizenship, Fundamental Rights, Fundamental Duties, Directive Principles of State Policy.
- Union Executive, Union Legislature – State Executive, State Legislature – Local Governments, Panchayat Raj.
- Spirit of Federalism: Centre - State Relationships.
- Election - Judiciary in India – Rule of Law.
- Corruption in Public Life – Anti-corruption measures – Lokpal and Lok Ayukta - Right to Information - Empowerment of Women - Consumer Protection Forums, Human Rights Charter.
UNIT-VI: INDIAN ECONOMY
- Nature of Indian Economy – Five year plan models - an assessment – Planning Commission and Niti Ayog.
- Sources of revenue – Reserve Bank of India – Fiscal Policy and Monetary Policy - Finance Commission – Resource sharing between Union and State Governments - Goods and Services Tax.
- Structure of Indian Economy and Employment Generation, Land Reforms and Agriculture - Application of Science and Technology in Agriculture - Industrial growth - Rural Welfare Oriented Programmes – Social Problems – Population, Education, Health, Employment, Poverty.
UNIT-VII: INDIAN NATIONAL MOVEMENT
- National Renaissance – Early uprising against British rule - Indian National Congress - Emergence of leaders – B.R.Ambedkar, Bhagat Singh, Bharathiar, V.O.Chidambaranar Jawaharlal Nehru, Kamarajar, Mahatma Gandhi, Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, Thanthai Periyar, Rajaji, Subash Chandra Bose, Rabindranath Tagore and others.
- Different modes of Agitation: Growth of Satyagraha and Militant Movements.
- Communalism and Partition.
UNIT-VIII: History, Culture, Heritage and Socio - Political Movements
in Tamil Nadu
- History of Tamil Society, related Archaeological discoveries, Tamil Literature from Sangam Age till contemporary times.
- Thirukkural : (a) Significance as a Secular Literature (b) Relevance to Everyday Life (c) Impact of Thirukkural on Humanity (d) Thirukkural and Universal Values - Equality, Humanism, etc (e) Relevance to Socio - Politico - Economic affairs (f) Philosophical content in Thirukkural
- Role of Tamil Nadu in freedom struggle - Early agitations against British Rule - Role of women in freedom struggle.
- Evolution of 19th and 20th Century Socio-Political Movements in Tamil Nadu - Justice Party, Growth of Rationalism - Self Respect Movement, Dravidian Movement and Principles underlying both these Movements, Contributions of Thanthai Periyar and Perarignar Anna.
UNIT–IX: Development Administration in Tamil Nadu
- Human Development Indicators in Tamil Nadu and a comparative assessment across the Country – Impact of Social Reform Movements in the Socio - Economic Development of Tamil Nadu.
- Political parties and Welfare schemes for various sections of people – Rationale behind Reservation Policy and access to Social Resources - Economic trends in Tamil Nadu – Role and impact of social welfare schemes in the Socio - Economic Development of Tamil Nadu.
- Social Justice and Social Harmony as the Cornerstones of Socio Economic Development.
- Education and Health Systems in Tamil Nadu.
- Geography of Tamil Nadu and its impact on Economic growth.
- Achievements of Tamil Nadu in various fields.
- e-Governance in Tamil Nadu.
UNIT-X: APTITUDE AND MENTAL ABILITY
- Simplification – Percentage - Highest Common Factor (HCF) - Lowest Common Multiple (LCM).
- Ratio and Proportion.
- Simple interest - Compound interest - Area - Volume - Time and Work.
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Degree Level Posts:
1. Assistant Engineer (Corporation) - DMA
2. Assistant Engineer (Civil/Mechanical) - CMWSSB
3. Assistant Engineer (Municipality) - DMA
4. Assistant Engineer (Civil) - TWADB
5. Assistant Engineer (Mechanical) - TWADB
6. Assistant Engineer (Electrical) - CMWSSB
7. Assistant Engineer (Planning) (Corporation) - DMA
8. Town Planning Officer Grade II / Assistant Engineer (Planning) (Municipality) - DMA
Diploma Level Posts
9. Junior Engineer - TWADB
10. Technical Assistant - DMA
11. Draughtsman (Corporation) - DMA
12. Draughtsman (Municipality) - DMA
13. Overseer - DMA
14. Town Planning Inspector / Junior Engineer (Planning) - DMA
15. Work Inspector - DMA
16. Sanitary Inspector (Corporation & Municipality) - DMA
Note:
DMA – Directorate of Municipal Administration
TWADB – Tamilnadu Water Supply & Drainage Board
CMWSSB – Chennai Metropolitan Water Supply & Sewerage Board