Exam Details:

• Post: Technician Grade II – Blacksmith Cum Welder
• Department: Kerala Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation (KCMMF Limited - MILMA)
• Exam Conducted By: Kerala Public Service Commission (KPSC)
• Paper Code: 208/2015
• Date of Examination: 19th November 2015
• Question Type: Objective (Multiple Choice Questions - MCQs)
• Total Marks: 100
• Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes

Syllabus and Question Paper Pattern:

The Kerala PSC Technician Grade II (Blacksmith Cum Welder) previous paper focused on various technical and general topics, including:

1. Basic Engineering Concepts

• Units & Measurements
• Engineering Materials & Properties
• Strength of Materials
• Heat Treatment Processes

2. Blacksmithing & Forging

• Hand & Power Tools Used in Blacksmithing
• Types of Metals Used in Forging
• Forging Techniques & Heat Control
• Types of Hammers, Anvils, and Tongs

3. Welding Technology

• Welding Techniques (Arc, MIG, TIG, Gas Welding)
• Types of Welding Electrodes & Their Applications
• Welding Defects & Inspection Methods
• Safety Measures in Welding & Blacksmithing

4. Metallurgy & Heat Treatment

• Ferrous & Non-Ferrous Metals
• Effects of Heat on Metals
• Hardening, Tempering, Annealing, and Normalizing
• Corrosion & Metal Protection Techniques

5. Sheet Metal & Fabrication Work

• Cutting, Bending, Rolling, and Shaping of Metals
• Types of Joints Used in Metal Fabrication
• Riveting & Fastening Techniques

6. Mechanical Workshop Practice

• Lathe Machine Operations
• Grinding, Drilling, and Shaping Techniques
• Tools & Their Applications in Machine Shops

7. Safety Practices in Engineering Workshop

• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Fire Safety & Hazardous Material Handling
• Industrial Accidents & Preventive Measures

8. Basic Electrical & Mechanical Maintenance

• Basic Electrical Wiring & Circuits
• Common Motor & Machine Faults
• Lubrication & Maintenance of Machinery

9. General Knowledge & Current Affairs

• History & Geography of Kerala & India
• Important Government Schemes Related to Industrial Development
• Recent Advancements in Welding & Manufacturing Technology

10. Logical Reasoning & Numerical Ability

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

11. Malayalam Language Proficiency

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

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