Kerala PSC I Grade Draftsman / I Grade Overseer (Civil) – Exam Details

• Exam Name: I Grade Draftsman / I Grade Overseer (Civil) – Public Works, Irrigation, Harbour Engineering, Ground Water
• Paper Code: 11/2016
• Date of Examination: 19th January 2016
• Conducting Body: Kerala Public Service Commission (Kerala PSC)
• Category: Previous Year Question Paper

Exam Pattern and Structure

The Kerala PSC I Grade Draftsman / I Grade Overseer (Civil) exam follows a multiple-choice question (MCQ) format, testing candidates on civil engineering principles, surveying, construction management, general knowledge, and logical reasoning.

1. Question Paper Format:

• Total Number of Questions: 100
• Maximum Marks: 100
• Time Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes (75 minutes)
• Question Type: Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs)
• Marking Scheme:
  • Correct Answer: +1 mark
  • Incorrect Answer: No negative marking

Syllabus and Key Topics Covered

The I Grade Draftsman / I Grade Overseer (Civil) exam syllabus includes core civil engineering subjects, general knowledge, and aptitude. Below is a subject-wise breakdown of the Paper Code: 11/2016 syllabus.

1. Civil Engineering Fundamentals

• Building Materials and Their Properties
• Concrete Technology and Mix Design
• Classification of Bricks, Stones, and Cement
• Types of Mortars and Their Applications
• Timber, Steel, and Alternative Building Materials

2. Surveying & Levelling

• Types of Surveying (Chain, Compass, Plane Table, Theodolite, GPS)
• Principles of Levelling and Contouring
• Total Station and Auto Leveling Instruments
• Errors in Surveying and Their Corrections

3. Structural Engineering

• Strength of Materials (Stress, Strain, Elasticity, Plasticity)
• Analysis of Beams, Columns, and Trusses
• Types of Loads (Dead Load, Live Load, Wind Load, Seismic Load)
• Reinforced Concrete Structures and Prestressed Concrete

4. Construction Management & Estimation

• Estimation and Costing of Civil Works
• Rate Analysis and Preparation of BOQ (Bill of Quantities)
• Project Planning and Scheduling (CPM & PERT)
• Tendering Process and Contract Management
• Construction Site Safety and Quality Control

5. Water Resources & Environmental Engineering

• Hydrology and Water Cycle
• Design of Irrigation Systems and Canals
• Sewage Treatment and Wastewater Management
• Rainwater Harvesting and Groundwater Recharge

6. Highway & Transportation Engineering

• Types of Roads and Their Construction Methods
• Pavement Design and Maintenance
• Traffic Engineering and Road Safety
• Bituminous and Concrete Road Materials

7. General Knowledge & Current Affairs

• Kerala History, Geography, and Culture
• Indian Constitution and Polity
• Major National and International Events
• Science and Technology Developments
• Government Policies and Infrastructure Development

8. Logical Reasoning & Numerical Ability

• Number Systems and Basic Arithmetic
• Percentages, Profit & Loss, and Ratios
• Time & Work, Speed & Distance Problems
• Data Interpretation and Analysis
• Logical Puzzles, Series, and Coding-Decoding