Overview of Kerala PSC Assistant Engineer (AE) – Kerala Water Authority Exam – 28/2016

The Assistant Engineer (AE) exam is designed to test a candidate’s technical knowledge in civil, mechanical, and water resource engineering, along with general awareness, numerical ability, and reasoning. The Direct/By Transfer recruitment allows both open-market candidates and departmental candidates to apply.

Key Details of the Exam Paper:

• Exam Name: Assistant Engineer – Direct/By Transfer
• Department: Kerala Water Authority (KWA)
• Paper Code: 28/2016
• Date of Test: 13.02.2016
• Question Type: Objective Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
• Total Marks: Usually 100
• Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes

Exam Syllabus & Topics Covered in the Question Paper

The Assistant Engineer (AE) exam consists of technical subject knowledge related to water resources, hydraulics, construction engineering, and general knowledge. Below is a detailed breakdown of the subjects covered in the question paper:

1. Core Civil & Mechanical Engineering Topics (Relevant to Water Supply and Sewerage Systems)

✔️ Fluid Mechanics & Hydraulics

• Properties of Fluids, Fluid Pressure & Measurement
• Bernoulli’s Theorem & Its Applications
• Flow Through Pipes – Losses, Pipe Networks
• Open Channel Flow – Manning’s Equation

✔️ Water Supply Engineering

• Sources of Water – Surface & Groundwater
• Intake Structures & Wells
• Water Treatment Processes – Filtration, Coagulation, Disinfection
• Storage & Distribution Systems – Elevated Reservoirs, Pipe Networks

✔️ Sewerage & Wastewater Engineering

• Types of Sewerage Systems – Separate & Combined Sewers
• Design of Sewer Pipes, Sewage Pumping
• Wastewater Treatment – Primary, Secondary, Tertiary Treatment

✔️ Building Materials & Construction

• Properties of Cement, Concrete, Bricks, Steel
• Concrete Mix Design & Quality Control
• Foundation Engineering – Shallow & Deep Foundations

✔️ Structural Engineering & Strength of Materials

• Bending Moments & Shear Force in Beams
• Stress-Strain Relationship, Elastic Constants
• Load-Bearing & RCC Structures

✔️ Surveying & Geotechnical Engineering

• Leveling, Contouring, GPS Surveying
• Soil Mechanics – Shear Strength, Bearing Capacity
• Site Investigation & Foundation Engineering

✔️ Environmental Engineering

• Water Pollution & Control Measures
• Solid Waste Management & Recycling
• Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)

✔️ Mechanical Engineering Topics (For Water Pumps & Hydraulics Systems)

• Pumps – Types, Efficiency, Operation & Maintenance
• Turbines – Hydropower Generation
• Pipe Flow Analysis & Hydraulics in Water Distribution

✔️ Public Health & Sanitation

• Sanitary Engineering & Public Health Regulations
• Drinking Water Standards (WHO & BIS)
• Disease Prevention Through Proper Water Management

2. General Knowledge & Current Affairs

✔️ Indian & Kerala History – Major historical events, freedom struggles
✔️ Geography – Major rivers, dams, and water bodies in Kerala & India
✔️ Indian Polity & Governance – Constitution, environmental laws, water policies
✔️ Science & Technology – Innovations in civil and environmental engineering
✔️ Current Affairs – National & International events, government schemes related to water supply and sanitation

3. General English & Numerical Ability

✔️ English Language

• Grammar, Synonyms, Antonyms
• Sentence Correction & Comprehension
• Active & Passive Voice, Direct & Indirect Speech

✔️ Mathematics & Logical Reasoning

• Percentage, Profit & Loss, Time & Work
• Number Series, Coding-Decoding
• Logical Puzzles, Blood Relations 

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