Exam Details:

• Post: Second Grade Overseer/Second Grade Draftsman
• Department: Local Self Government (LSGD)
• Exam Conducted By: Kerala Public Service Commission (KPSC)
• Paper Code: 213/2015
• Date of Examination: 25th November 2015
• Question Type: Objective (Multiple Choice Questions - MCQs)
• Total Marks: Usually 100
• Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes

Syllabus and Question Paper Pattern:

The Kerala PSC Second Grade Overseer/Second Grade Draftsman (213/2015) question paper covered the following subjects:

1. Basics of Civil Engineering

• Introduction to Civil Engineering & Its Importance
• Classification of Buildings & Their Components
• Engineering Materials – Cement, Concrete, Bricks, Timber, Steel
• Properties & Uses of Construction Materials

2. Surveying & Leveling

• Types of Surveying – Chain, Compass, Plane Table, Theodolite Survey
• Measurement of Distance, Area, and Elevation
• Contour Mapping & Its Applications
• Leveling Instruments & Their Uses
• Errors in Surveying & Their Corrections

3. Building Construction & Estimation

• Types of Foundations & Their Suitability
• Masonry & Types of Walls
• Roofing, Flooring, and Plastering Methods
• Principles of Estimation & Costing
• Quantity Surveying of Construction Works

4. Structural Engineering & Strength of Materials

• Stress, Strain & Elasticity
• Beams & Types of Loads
• Properties of Concrete & Reinforced Cement Concrete (RCC)
• Basics of Steel Structures & Load-Bearing Capacity

5. Environmental Engineering & Public Health

• Water Supply & Wastewater Management
• Sewage Disposal & Sanitation Techniques
• Solid Waste Management
• Rainwater Harvesting & Drainage Systems

6. AutoCAD & Drafting Techniques

• Basics of Engineering Drawing & Drafting
• Use of AutoCAD Software in Civil Engineering
• Symbols & Notations in Architectural Drawings
• Preparation of Site Plans & Building Layouts

7. Local Self Government & Kerala Panchayat Raj System

• Structure & Functions of Local Self Government in Kerala
• Kerala Municipality & Panchayat Act
• Role of an Overseer/Draftsman in Infrastructure Development
• Government Schemes Related to Housing & Urban Development

8. General Knowledge & Current Affairs

• History & Geography of Kerala & India
• Indian Constitution & Governance
• Important Policies & Government Schemes
• National & International Current Affairs

9. Logical Reasoning & Numerical Ability

• Basic Arithmetic (Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, Division)
• Ratio & Proportion
• Time, Speed & Distance Problems
• Logical Deductions & Number Series
• Data Interpretation & Analytical Reasoning

10. Malayalam Language Proficiency

• Basic Malayalam Grammar & Vocabulary
• Sentence Formation & Usage
• Synonyms & Antonyms

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