Exam Details

Post: Assistant Engineer (Mechanical)

Department: Plantation Corporation of Kerala Ltd.

Paper Code: 128/2015

Date of Exam: 07.07.2015

Conducted by: Kerala Public Service Commission (Kerala PSC)

Overview of the Exam

The Kerala Public Service Commission (Kerala PSC) conducts the Assistant Engineer (Mechanical) exam to recruit qualified candidates for the Plantation Corporation of Kerala Ltd. This exam assesses candidates' technical knowledge in mechanical engineering, general awareness, and problem-solving abilities.

Exam Pattern & Syllabus

The question paper includes both technical and general subjects. Below is a breakdown of the syllabus:

1. Core Mechanical Engineering Subjects:

•  Thermodynamics – Laws of thermodynamics, heat transfer, refrigeration, and air conditioning.
• Fluid Mechanics & Machinery – Properties of fluids, Bernoulli’s principle, pumps, turbines, and compressors.
• Strength of Materials – Stress-strain analysis, bending moments, torsion, and failure theories.
• Machine Design – Design of gears, bearings, shafts, and springs.
• Manufacturing Engineering – Casting, welding, machining processes, and CNC technology.
• Automobile Engineering – IC engines, fuel systems, braking systems, and vehicle dynamics.
• Industrial Engineering & Maintenance – Production planning, quality control, and maintenance strategies.
• Power Plant Engineering – Boilers, steam turbines, gas turbines, and power cycles.
• Engineering Materials & Metallurgy – Properties of metals, heat treatment, and alloying.
• Engineering Materials & Metallurgy – Properties of metals, heat treatment, and alloying.

2. General Knowledge & Current Affairs:

• Kerala history, geography, and culture
  
• Indian economy and polity
  
• Science and technology advancements
  
• Recent government schemes and policies

3. Logical Reasoning & Numerical Aptitude:

• Basic arithmetic and algebra
• Data interpretation and probability
  
• Logical reasoning and analytical skills