Overview of Kerala PSC Tradesman (Civil) Exam – 27/2016

The Tradesman (Civil) exam evaluates a candidate’s technical knowledge in civil engineering, construction materials, structural engineering, surveying, along with general topics like current affairs, reasoning, and numerical ability.

Key Details of the Exam Paper:

• Exam Name: Tradesman – Civil
• Department: Technical Education
• Paper Code: 27/2016
• Date of Test: 12.02.2016
• 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 Tradesman – Civil exam consists of technical subject knowledge related to civil engineering and general knowledge. Below is a detailed breakdown of the subjects covered in the question paper:

1. Civil Engineering & Construction Techniques

✔️ Building Materials & Construction

• Types of Bricks, Stones, Cement, Lime, Sand
• Concrete – Mix Design, Curing, Workability
• Timber, Steel, Glass, and Modern Building Materials
• Types of Foundations – Shallow & Deep

✔️ Surveying & Leveling

• Chain Surveying, Compass Surveying, Plane Table Surveying
• Theodolite & Total Station Surveying
• Contouring, Leveling, and Measurement of Distances
• GPS-based Surveying

✔️ Estimating & Costing

• Calculation of Material Quantities – Cement, Bricks, Steel
• Preparation of Bill of Quantities (BOQ)
• Rate Analysis & Cost Estimation for Civil Works

✔️ Construction Planning & Management

• Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
• CPM & PERT Techniques
• Project Scheduling & Resource Management

✔️ Strength of Materials & Structural Engineering

• Stress-Strain Relationship
• Bending Moment & Shear Force in Beams
• Columns & Load Distribution

✔️ Transportation Engineering

• Road Construction – Bitumen, Concrete Roads
• Railways – Track Components, Maintenance
• Bridges – Types & Components

✔️ Environmental Engineering

• Water Supply & Sewage Treatment
• Solid Waste Management
• Rainwater Harvesting Techniques

✔️ Irrigation & Hydraulics

• Types of Dams, Canals, and Water Conservation
• Groundwater Recharge Methods
• Fluid Mechanics Basics

✔️ Safety in Civil Engineering Works

• Construction Site Safety Measures
• First Aid & Emergency Response in Construction

2. General Knowledge & Current Affairs

✔️ Indian & Kerala History – Major historical events, freedom movements
✔️ Geography – Major rivers, mountains, climate conditions
✔️ Indian Polity & Governance – Constitution, government schemes
✔️ Science & Technology – Innovations in civil engineering
✔️ Current Affairs – National & International events

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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