Exam Details:

• Post: Overseer Grade III
• Category: NCA (Notified Communities Available)
• Department: Panchayat Department
• Exam Conducted By: Kerala Public Service Commission (KPSC)
• Paper Code: 210/2015
• Date of Examination: 21st 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 Overseer Grade III - NCA - Panchayat (210/2015) question paper covered the following subjects:

1. Civil Engineering Basics

• Basic Engineering Concepts
• Units & Measurements in Civil Engineering
• Strength of Materials
• Engineering Mechanics

2. Building Materials & Construction

• Types of Building Materials (Cement, Sand, Bricks, Concrete, Steel, etc.)
• Properties & Uses of Building Materials
• Foundations & Structural Components
• Construction Techniques & Site Preparation

3. Surveying & Leveling

• Basic Principles of Surveying
• Types of Surveying (Chain, Compass, Plane Table)
• Leveling & Contouring
• Surveying Instruments & Their Uses

4. Estimation, Costing & Valuation

• Basics of Estimation & Costing
• Measurement Units for Construction Materials
• Rate Analysis & Valuation Methods

5. Water Supply & Sanitation Engineering

• Sources of Water & Water Treatment Processes
• Distribution Systems & Storage Tanks
• Sewage Treatment & Drainage Systems
• Rainwater Harvesting Techniques

6. Roads, Bridges & Transportation Engineering

• Types of Roads & Road Construction Techniques
• Bituminous & Concrete Roads
• Bridges – Types & Construction Methods
• Traffic Engineering & Road Safety Measures

7. Panchayat Raj & Local Self-Governance

• Structure & Functions of Panchayat Raj System
• Kerala Panchayat Raj Act
• Development Schemes & Policies at the Panchayat Level
• Role of Engineers in Panchayat Development

8. General Knowledge & Current Affairs

• History & Geography of Kerala & India
• Important Government Schemes
• National & International Current Affairs
• Environmental Issues & Sustainable Development

9. Logical Reasoning & Numerical Ability

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

10. Malayalam Language Proficiency

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

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