കേരള PSC ഓവർസിയർ പരീക്ഷ  2023 – വിശദമായ സിലബസ് പ്രസിദ്ധീകരിച്ചു!

കേരള PSC ഓവർസിയർ പരീക്ഷ  2023 – വിശദമായ സിലബസ് പ്രസിദ്ധീകരിച്ചു:കേരള സംസ്ഥാന കശുവണ്ടി വികസന കോർപ്പറേഷൻവകുപ്പിലേക്കുള്ള ഓവർസിയർ (കാറ്റഗറി നമ്പർ :  68/2021)തസ്തികയിലേക്ക് തിരഞ്ഞെടുക്കുന്നതിനുള്ള  പരീക്ഷയ്ക്കുള്ള വിശദമായ സിലബസ് കേരള പബ്ലിക് സർവീസ് കമ്മീഷൻ പ്രസിദ്ധികരിച്ചു. പരീക്ഷക്ക് തയ്യാറെടുക്കുന്ന ഉദ്യോഗാർത്ഥികൾക്കായി ഏതൊക്കെ വിഭാഗത്തിൽ നിന്നും എത്ര മാർക്ക് വീതം  ഉണ്ടാകും എന്നൊക്കെ കൃത്യമായി നൽകിയിട്ടുണ്ട് പരീക്ഷയ്ക്കായി  തയ്യാറെടുക്കുന്ന ഉദ്യോഗാർത്ഥികൾ നിർബന്ധമായും സിലബസ് കവർ ചെയ്യുക. എന്നാൽ മാത്രമേ മികച്ച റാങ്കുകൾ നേടുവാൻ സാധിക്കു. നിലവിലെ മാറിയ പരീക്ഷ ചോദ്യപാറ്റേൺ രീതി അനുസരിച്ച് സിലബസിൽ ഉൾപ്പെടുത്തിയിരിക്കുന്ന ഭാഗങ്ങൾ കൃത്യമായ രീതിയിൽ പഠിച്ചാൽ മികച്ച മാർക്കുകൾ പരീക്ഷയിൽ നേടുവാൻ സാധിക്കും.

PART I : Civil Engineering     (40 Marks)

Surveying – Principle of surveying, object of surveying, Primary division of  surveying Classification of surveying, Different types of chain and tape. The  factors involved in selecting stations. The different operations in chain  surveying List the errors  in chaining  List the obstructions in chaining

The principle of plane table surveying The functions of accessories of plane  table List the operation to set up and orientation in the plane table surveying.  The methods of plane table surveying

List the type of compass.  Identify the parts of prismatic compass and their  functions. Define bearing. The concept of meridian and types of meridian, The  method of booking of field notes. Calculate reduced bearing from whole circle  bearings­ problem.  Calculate the included angles from whole circle bearings.  Understand magnetic dip and declination.  List the sources in errors in compass surveying.

Define leveling. Types of levelling, Different methods of levelling, Understand  the concept of level surface, datum, and horizontal surface, vertical surface and reduced level.  The Bench mark and its types Understand the method of  reduction of levels­rise and fall method and height of Collimation method – Classification of leveling, Contouring,Define the terms used in the theodolite  surveyList the uses of theodolite. Explain the temporary adjustments of theodolite. List the types of traverse List the different methods of traversing  using theodolite. The types of co­ordinates­ consecutive and independent coordinates calculate the independent co­ordinates.  Gales traverse tablen The methods of balancing the traverse­ Bowditch’s rule and transit rule.

The principle of trigonometric levelling The classification of tacheometry Explain  the principle of stadia tacheometry the constants of stadia tachometry Explain  the determination of stadia constant. The principle of tangential tachometry  Explain the different types of curves­ simple curve, compound curve, transition  curve and vertical curves Explain transition curve. The elements of simple circular curve The data required to set out circular curve. The different parts of equipments like electronic theodolite, total station and GPS. The uses and  advantages of Electronic Theodolite, Total station and GPS Remote sensing andits application in civil engineering field The fundamentals of GPS, receiving, observation and the transformation of GPS results                           (10 Marks)

Construction   Materials   and   Engineering­   Stone   –   classification     geological, Physical and chemical classification – characteristics of good building stone – varieties of stones – granite – trap ­ basalt – sand stone – Laterite. Values of, load bearing capacity of stones. Quarrying of stones – methods – wedging and blasting –explosives used. Dressing of stones.

Clay   Products:   Bricks:   Raw   materials   used   –   Composition   of   brick   earth, manufacturing   methods   (Description   only),   kiln   and   clamp   burning   –   IS specifications   of   bricks   –   characteristics   of   good   brick   used   for   building purpose.

Tiles: Type of tiles­characteristics­uses­Floor, wall and roofing tiles, Porcelain, vitrified and glazed tiles.

Earthenware and stoneware pipes ­uses­qualities

Cement:   Composition,   Compounds   present,   manufacturing   methodscharacteristics   of   cement,   Types   of   cement­Properties   ­Tests   on   cementConsistency test, fineness test, Sp.gravity test, Setting time test, Soundness test, and field tests, uses of cement.

Aggregates:   Sand­   Sources   of   sand­River   sand,   Sea   sand   and   pit   sandLimitations of mining of sand from rivers and sea shore, M­sand, alternatives ofsand.

Coarse   aggregates:   Materials   generally   used,   requirements   of   good   coarse aggregates, commonly used sizes for different applications, grading of coarse and fine aggregate.

Mortar:   Preparation   of   lime   and   cement   mortar­Proportions   of   mortar   for various items of work, tests on cement mortar.Cement Concrete: Proportioning, ingredients, PCC and RCC, Water cement

ratio­   effects   on   strength   and   workability,   characteristics   of   Concrete   and reinforcements­preparation­workability­Tests   on   Cement   concrete­Laboratory tests and field Tests­ Slump test, compaction factor test, qualities of water used for   mixing.   Reinforced   cement   concrete­   Qualities   of   materials­Types  of reinforcement   used­characteristics   of   reinforcing   material­preparation  of concrete cubes and test on cubes. Chemical admixtures Plasticizers and super plasticizers,   demerits   of   over   reinforcement   and   under   reinforcement, importance of proper curing.

Timber   and   wood   products:   Structural   classification­   Soft   wood   and   hard wood,   defects   in   timber,   seasoning   of   timber­preservation   of   timber­wood products ply wood, MDF,HDF, Veneer.  Metals: Ferrous metals­Wrought iron, Cast iron, Mild steel­ ­Special steels­High carbon steel, High tensile steel and stainless steel (Properties and uses only)­ Nonferrous  metals:   Aluminum,  Copper,  Lead,  Zinc  and  Titanium­important alloys­ properties and uses

Masonry: Classification of masonry walls­ load bearing, non­load bearing and retaining walls. Stone masonry­Brick masonry­Laterite masonry – composite masonry. Different types of stone masonry­General principles and specifications for  stone  masonry as per  relevant codes.  Rubble  masonry,  Brick  masonry: Different types of bonds for walls, piers and junctions of walls for equal and unequal thickness ­ English, Flemish (Single and Double Flemish)­Specification for   brick  masonry  as  per   relevant  codes.  Hollow  block  masonry:  Types  of hollow blocks used in construction and methods of construction Advantages and   Disadvantages   with   reference   to   other   types   of   masonry.   Solid   block masonry and inter locking block masonry. Partition  walls­Types­ materialsrequirements.   Modern   methods   of  constructions:­  Framed   – Prefabricated ­Earthquake resistant.

Damp proof courses: Definition of dampness – causes and effects – methods of prevention –surface treatment – internal water proofing courses. Pre stressed concrete: Principle of pre stressing­ Types­ Internal & External and different methods­pre tensioning & post tensioning. Pre stressed slabs and beams Form work: Functions­ materials used – Requirements of good form work – modern trends in material & technology­ slip forms, pvc forms. Scaffolding, Shoring and   Underpinning:   Definition   –   purpose   and   function   –   Requirements   of materials used. Plastering and Pointing: Materials and proportion – Functions – general specifications – types Building Components: Different components of building from foundation to roof and their functions Foundations: Functions, Classification, Shallow­Deep, Types­   Spread   footing­   raft­mat­column   footing   pile   foundation­   well foundation.   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. Doors and Windows:   Positioning   of   Doors   and   windows   with   respect   to   lighting   and

ventilation. Types and Size as per relevant codes ­Special types of doors­Flush, Revolving,   and   collapsible,   Rolling   and   sliding   Windows­Different   typesVentilator   Different   types­Fittings   for   doors   and   windows.   Lintels   and sunshades:   Types   of   lintels­   Wooden,   Stone,   brick,   RCC   and   RSJ   lintelsSunshades   Canopy   and   sun   breakers.   Arches­   Types,   terms   used.   Vertical Transportation: Stairs and staircases: Location – Types – Standards for stair case as per KBR – Tread, Rise, Going, Riser, Nosing – Width of stair –– Head room – Flight– Landing – Hand rails. Lift and escalators­ Component parts and requirements as per NBC, ramp, Lifts and Escalators ­ Planning and location – Component parts of staircase and lift – Types of staircase.Ceiling: Materials used for Ceiling – False ceiling.  Roof: Definition – importance of roofing with respect to climatic conditions – classification   –   pitched   and   flat   –   Couple,   couple   closed   and   collar   roof. Different types of trusses for pitched roof – wood and steel trusses – roof covering for pitched roof – AC sheets, GI corrugated sheets, Aluminum sheetsPVC 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. Requirements of good floor finish, Selection of materials. Ceiling:   Types,   Requirements   of   good   ceiling,   Selection   of materials.                                                                                       (10 Marks)

Quantity surveying   ­quantity surveyor– duties of quantity surveyor­essential requirements   of quantity   surveyor   – Estimate ­types – detailed   estimate,supplementary   estimate,   revised   estimate,   annual   repair   and   Maintenance, approximate   estimate­types   of   approximate   estimate­problems­Units   of measurements for different items as per standard – sundries­ Lump sum­ Lead and   lift­   contingencies   unforeseen   items­work   charged   establishment­Earth work computation – Trapezoidal – mid section­mean section (trapezoidal) ­ Prismoidal formula –computation of earth work from Longitudinal section and Cross   section   (no   transverse   slope)­   Capacity   of   reservoir   from   contour mapDifferent methods of taking out quantities – Center line method – long wall short wall method Compute quantities of a compound wall – steps ­ doorswindows­ventilatorcost of materials at source and at site – conveyance charges – standard data book –schedule of rates – Lump sum items –­extra labour – contractor’s profit­ conveyance statement for different materials­– schedule of rates labour and materials ­Analysis of rates­preparation of standard DATA of CPWD with specification as per CPWD standard­ Rules of measurements – rules regarding   tolerance   of   wastage   of   materials­   general   rules   for   taking measurements  as  per  CPWD  standard­abstract   of   estimate   preparation ofabstract of estimate Detailed   estimate   preparation  for   building   with   gabled   roof,   building   with hipped roof. Building with valley, two storied building (residential and office) Abstract of estimate preparation for building with gabled roof, building with hipped roof building with valley, two storied building (residential and office) Detailed   estimate   and   abstract   of   estimate for Septic Tank and soak pit estimate

Detailed Estimate of RCC beam, slab, Column and preparation of bar bending schedule. Detailed Estimate  of  Aqueduct Detailed specifications  for  various items of work of Earth work excavation, Foundation concrete, Masonry work, DPC, Form work, R C C, Plastering, Pointing, Flooring, Painting and Polishing, I

RC Specifications for WBM road. Mix seal surface works in road formation. Preparation of Plan, Estimate and other documents for submission Definition  of  Valuation:­  Purpose­Factors   governing   valuation­Life of structure­type, location Maintenance ­legal control. Scrap value­salvage valuemarket value­book value­sinking fund annuity and depreciation. Methods of valuation:­Rental   method­direct   comparison   with   cost­Based   on profitDevelopment   method   of   valuation­   depreciation   method.   Calculation   of depreciation by different methods Land valuation – Problems   (10 Marks)

Irrigation Engineering

Fundamentals   of   Irrigation   and   Hydrology:   Basic   methods   of   irrigation, Nature  and Scope of Irrigation Engineering: Definition of irrigation – necessity of   irrigation   –   advantages   and   disadvantages   –   perennial   and   Inundation irrigation   –flow   and   lift   irrigation   –   direct   and   storage   irrigation.   Water requirement of crop: a) Principle Crops – Kharif and Rabi Crops in India & Kerala – Dry and wet crops – Crop period b) Duty – 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. Hydrology ­Run off and maximum flood discharge of a catchment: a) Rainfall – Types of rain gauges –Factors for selecting   suitable   site   for   rain   gauge   station.   precautions in setting and maintaining rainfall records – rainfall cycle – average annual rainfall of an area –Methods of estimating average rainfall over a catchment­ Thiess’s polygon method. b)Catchment basin and catchment area, Characteristics of catchmentgood, average, bad – free catchment, intercepted catchment – runoff – factors affecting   runoff   –   nature   of   catchment,   runoff   coefficient   – methods   of estimating runoff – empirical. Formulae .c) River gauging – importance – site selection   –   open   gauge   well   –   measurement   of   velocity   by   surface   floats, velocity rods and current meter d) Maximum flood discharge from rainfall records Ryve’s and Dicken’s formulae, H.F.L marks, Gauge reading. Diversion Head works: a) Classification 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. b) Barrage and weirs. c) Head Regulator – scouring sluice   –   flood   banks   and   other   protective   works   (only   description).d) Percolation – percolation gradient – up lift pressure, effect of percolation on irrigation works, up lift pressure and exit velocity – scour – protective works – solid and loose aprons Storage head works: a. Dams – types – selection of site­types of survey for site selection – Factors influencing in site selection­ site investigations – Describe the terms – full reservoir level, maximum water level, top bund level, dead storage, live storage, free board. b. Evaporation  – Evaporation losses   in

reservoirs (only brief description) c. Dams – rigid and non­rigid dams – main types – gravity dams­forces acting on a gravity dam – failure of gravity dams and remedial measures – elementary profile – limiting height of dam – low dam and high dam – free board and top width – sketch practical profiles of low dam –– drainage gallery – construction joints and their functions ­ spill ways (only brief description). d). Earth dams – situations suitable for earth dams – types   of   earth   dams   –   causes   of   failure   of   earth   dams   and   precautions ­ saturation gradient and (phreatic) line– drainage arrangements of an earth dam. e). Tank sluices – head wall, tower head type – regulating arrangements. (Brief explanation and diagram only. Tank surplus works – necessity – suitable site – flush escapes – surplus weirs . Irrigation canals and soil erosion: Distribution works. a) Canals – classification – typical cross section of canal in cutting, embankment, partial cutting and embankment – berms – standard dimensions – balancing depth of cuttingregime channel, necessity and types of canal lining – maintenance of canals. (Only   in   brief).   b)   Canal   regulation   –   sluice   –   drops   –   escapes   and   their functions,   c)   Cross   drainage   works   –   necessity   –   general   description   of aqueducts – super passage, under tunnel – siphon – level crossing – inlet and outlet. (Brief explanation  and diagram only) d) Soil  erosion  – causes and effects   of   soil   erosion,   methods   of   prevention   of   soil   erosion

(10 Marks)

PART II : Mechanical  Engineering     (30 Marks)

Module 1: Fluid Mechanics         (5 Marks)

Definition of fluid, properties of Fluid, Pascal’s Law, Hydrostatic law, Measurement of pressure,Total pressure, center of pressure, Buoyancy, Meta centre, Metacentric  height, types of fluid flow,  discharge, continuity equation, Euler’s equation, Bernoulli’s equation, Venturi meter, orifice meter,  pitot tube, flow through Orifices, notches and weirs, Reynolds experiments, major and minor losses,  Darcy Weisbach equation, Chezy’s formula, water hammer, vapour pressure

Module 2: Hydraulic machines:       (5 Marks)

Impact of jet, jet Propulsion, Hydraulic turbines such as Pelton turbine, Francis and Kaplan turbines  and its various efficiencies, draft tube, uses, different types, Specific  speed, unit quantities,  Governing of turbines, Centrifugal pumps and Reciprocating  pumps, cavitation, effect of cavitation,  Slip, positive and negative slips, reason for slip, Indicator diagram

Module 3: Thermodynamics         (4 Marks)

Thermodynamic systems, thermodynamic properties, Intensive and extensive  properties, path,  process like reversible, Cyclic, quasi static, Zeroth law of  thermodynamics, Enthalpy, entropy, specific  heats, First law, second law, gas laws  such as Boyle’s law, Charles’ law, Avogadro’s law, Joule’s law,  Carnot cycle, Air standard efficiency, Mechanical efficiency, overall efficiency, Otto cycle, Diesel  cycle.

Module 4; Thermal Engineering & Power plant Engineering      (4 Marks)

Fuels, combustion of fuels, Calorific values, lower calorific values, Upper calorific  values, Bomb  calorimeter, gas calorimeter, minimum air and excess air required for  combustion of fuels, stem,  wet, dry and super­heated steam, Rankine cycle, Brayton cycle, steam turbines, Gas turbines, steam nozzles, compounding, velocity, pressure, and velocity­pressure compounding. Impulse and Reaction turbines , advantages and disadvantages of both

Module 5: Mechanics and Strength of Materials        (5 Marks)

Centre of gravity, centroid, Moment of inertia, parallel axis theorem, Perpendicular  axis theorem,  beams, types of beams and different types of loads acting on the beams Simple stresses and strains, Hook’s law, elastic constants, Factor of safety, linear  stress and strain,  lateral stress and strain, Poisson’s ratio, Thermal stress and strains,  composite bar, Mohr’s circle,  Shear force and bending moments, torsion of shafts, thin and thick cylinders, Columns and struts.

Module 6: Manufacturing process and Production Engineering      (2 Marks)

Elementary ideas about various basic workshop practices of Carpentry, foundry, sheet metal, welding, smithy and Fitting and various tools using in each sections Machine tools like lathe, shaper, plainer, milling, drilling and slotting machines

Module 7: Engineering Drawing and Machine design           (3 Marks)

First angle projection method and its symbol, projection of points and line in four  quadrants,  construction of various conic sections like ellipse, parabola and hyperbola, Development of surfaces,  section of solids, Isometric and oblique projections. Design of joints, threaded fasteners, keys, cotters, couplings, transmission system,  belt, rope, gear,  chain drives, and Open belt and cross belt, length of the belts. Welded joints and Riveted joints and  its strength and various efficiencies

Module 8: I.C Engines and Steam boilers           (2 Marks)

Engines, Heat engines, S.I & C.I engines, detonation and knocking, Fuel injection, Air fuel ratio,  compression ratio, Octane number, Cetane number, steam boiler, water  tube and fire tube boilers  like Cochran and Babcock and Wilcox boiler, modern high  pressure boilers like La Mont boiler,  Benson boiler Boiler accessories and mountings

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PART III : Electrical   Engineering     (30 Marks)

Module 1 :    Basic Electrical Engineering    (5marks)

Define voltage, current, resistance – Concept of DC circuit­Ohm`s law ­Kirchhoff’s  laws. Series, parallel and combination connections of resisters. Define electric power,  energy. Resistance , Inductance and Capacitance. Faraday`s laws of electromagnetic  induction. RLC series circuit

 Module  2  :  Electrical measuring instruments     (4 marks)

 Indicating Instruments ­ Working principle of permanent magnet moving coil, dynamometer type, Rectifier type and moving iron type instruments. Extension of  range of DC voltmeter and ammeter. Measurement of Power and Energy. Insulation  Megger­ earth tester­

Module 3 :   Basic Electronics   (4 marks)

Semi conductor physics­PN junction Diode – Zener diode­Transistors, Amplifiers ­ Principle of amplification, Oscillators

Module 4 :   Fundamentals of ac systems   (4 marks)

Single turn generator ­ voltage equation– instantaneous value, peak value , r.m.s,  average, form factor, peak factor, waveform – cycle ­ Time period – frequency A.C through pure R, L,C­ active, Reactive and Apparent power, Power factor, Resonance in R­L­C series

Module  5 :  DC machines    (5 marks)

D C generator ­ Working principle ­ constructional details – Classification ­ EMF  equation –. DC motor – working principle­–different types of starters. Applicationsof  DC motors

Module 6 :  AC machines    (4 marks)

Transformer –operation ­construction of single phase transformer. Emf equation.  Transformation ratio. Applications Three phase induction motor­ ­ construction – principle of operation. Applications of motors.

Module 7 :   Digital electronics and microprocessors  (4 marks)

Digital fundamentals – Binary number system­decimal number system ­ Binary to decimal conversions and vice­ versa. Logic gates ­ Introduction­number systems­ one’s and two’s complement. Universal gates ­ Arithmetic operations by digital circuits ­ Fundamentals of Microprocessor ­ Introduction to Microprocessors – Features of 8085 microprocessor

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