Exam Details

• Post Name: Assistant Engineer (Civil)
• Departments: Archaeology / Agriculture (Engineering Wing)
• Paper Code: 143/2015
• Date of Examination: 30th July 2015
• Conducting Body: Kerala Public Service Commission (KPSC)
• Exam Mode: OMR-based Objective Type

Question Paper Structure

The Kerala PSC Assistant Engineer (Civil) exam evaluates candidates on civil engineering principles, construction methods, structural design, surveying, estimation, and general knowledge. Below is a section-wise breakdown of the exam pattern:

1. Structural Engineering & Mechanics

• Engineering Mechanics – Force, Moment, and Equilibrium
• Strength of Materials – Stress, Strain, Elasticity, Plasticity
• Bending Moments and Shear Force in Beams
• Structural Analysis – Trusses, Beams, Frames
• Reinforced Concrete Structures – Design of Beams, Columns, Slabs

2. Building Materials & Construction Technology

• Properties & Uses of Building Materials – Cement, Bricks, Concrete, Steel, Timber
• Construction Methods – Foundations, Walls, Floors, Roofs
• Concrete Technology – Mix Design, Workability, Curing
• Formwork & Scaffolding
• Modern Construction Techniques

3. Surveying & Leveling

• Basics of Surveying – Chain, Compass, Plane Table, Theodolite Surveying
• Leveling – Contours, Benchmarks, Height Measurements
• Total Station & GPS Surveying
• Error Analysis & Corrections

4. Geotechnical Engineering & Foundation Engineering

• Soil Mechanics – Types of Soils, Index Properties, Shear Strength
• Bearing Capacity & Settlement Analysis
• Shallow & Deep Foundations – Types, Design, and Construction
• Soil Stabilization Methods

5. Estimation, Costing & Valuation

• Quantity Estimation for Buildings, Roads, Bridges
• Rate Analysis & Preparation of DPR
• Contract Management & Tendering Process
• Depreciation & Valuation of Properties

6. Transportation Engineering

• Highway Planning, Pavement Design & Construction
• Traffic Engineering – Road Signs, Signals, Markings
• Railway Engineering – Track Alignment, Sleepers, Ballast
• Bridges – Types, Design Considerations

7. Environmental Engineering

• Water Supply Engineering – Sources, Treatment, Distribution
• Wastewater Treatment – Sewage Treatment Plants, Effluent Treatment
• Solid Waste Management – Recycling & Disposal Methods
• Air & Noise Pollution – Control Measures

8. Kerala PSC General Knowledge & Current Affairs

• Kerala Renaissance & Social Reformers
• Indian History & Independence Struggle
• Geography – India & Kerala
• Indian Constitution & Governance
• Science & Technology Developments
• Awards, Sports & Current Affairs

9. Numerical & Logical Reasoning

• Basic Arithmetic – Percentages, Ratios, Profit-Loss
• Algebra, Geometry & Trigonometry
• Logical Reasoning – Series, Puzzles, Data Interpretation

Marking Scheme

• Total Marks: 100
• Number of Questions: 100 (Objective Type)
• Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes
• Negative Marking: Yes (0.33 marks deducted for each wrong answer)

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