Exam Details

• Post Name: Assistant Project Engineer  
• Department: Kerala Land Development Corporation Ltd (KLDC Ltd)
• Paper Code: 142/2015
• Date of Examination: 29th July 2015
• Conducting Body: Kerala Public Service Commission (KPSC)
• Exam Mode: OMR-based Objective Type

Question Paper Structure

The Kerala PSC Assistant Project Engineer (Civil) exam assesses candidates' expertise in civil engineering concepts, project management, structural design, surveying, estimation, and general knowledge. Below is a section-wise breakdown of the topics covered in the exam:

1. Structural Engineering & Mechanics

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

2. Construction Materials & Technology

• Properties & Uses of Cement, Aggregates, Concrete, Steel, Timber, Bricks
• Concrete Technology – Mix Design, Workability, Curing Methods
• Formwork, Shuttering, and Scaffolding
• Advanced Construction Techniques

3. Surveying & Land Development

• Types of Surveying – Chain, Compass, Plane Table, Theodolite, Total Station
• Leveling & Contouring – Benchmarks, Elevation Measurement
• Remote Sensing & GIS Applications in Land Development
• Error Analysis & Survey Adjustments

4. Irrigation & Water Resource Engineering

• Types of Irrigation Systems – Surface, Drip, Sprinkler Irrigation
• Hydrology & Watershed Management
• Water Distribution Networks & Canal Design
• Dams & Reservoirs – Design, Spillways, Sedimentation Control

5. Estimation, Costing & Valuation

• Quantity Estimation for Roads, Buildings, and Bridges
• Rate Analysis & DPR Preparation
• Contracts & Tendering Process
• Depreciation & Property Valuation

6. Geotechnical Engineering & Foundation Design

• Soil Mechanics – Types of Soils, Index Properties, Shear Strength
• Bearing Capacity & Foundation Settlement Analysis
• Shallow & Deep Foundations – Pile, Well, Raft Foundations
• Soil Stabilization Techniques

7. Transportation & Highway Engineering

• Pavement Design & Construction
• Road Geometric Design & Traffic Engineering
• Railway & Airport Engineering Fundamentals
• Bridge Design & Structural Safety

8. Environmental Engineering & Sustainability

• Water Supply Engineering – Treatment Methods, Distribution
• Sewage & Wastewater Treatment Plants
• Solid Waste Management & Recycling
• Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)

9. General Knowledge & Current Affairs

• History of India & Kerala
• Kerala Renaissance & Social Reformers
• Indian Constitution & Political System
• Important Government Schemes & Policies
• Science & Technology Updates
• Awards, Sports, and National/International Events

10. Numerical & Logical Reasoning

• Basic Arithmetic – Percentages, Ratios, Profit-Loss
• Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry
• Logical 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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