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TNPSC Complete Book List For all Exams Group 1, 2, 4, VAO, Engineering Services and others
We have tried to compile all the essential books for the TNPSC Exams like Group 1, Group 2 (Interview Posts), Group 2 (Non-Interview Posts), Group 4, VAO Exam, Engineering Services for the General Studies Section and aptitude section.
Before discussing about the list of books for General Studies, it will good to know the importance of Current Affairs section in TNPSC Exams. Because nowadays TNPSC Question papers are having more number of current affairs question, nearly 10 to 20 based on the number of GS Questions. For example the number of Current affairs questions in group 1 would be more when compared with other exams as it is having 150 GS questions.
Current Affairs
Polity
Before discussing about the list of books for General Studies, it will good to know the importance of Current Affairs section in TNPSC Exams. Because nowadays TNPSC Question papers are having more number of current affairs question, nearly 10 to 20 based on the number of GS Questions. For example the number of Current affairs questions in group 1 would be more when compared with other exams as it is having 150 GS questions.
Current Affairs
- The Hindu - Newspaper
- Sections - National, Economics, International Affairs, Polity related news(like Acts, New Schemes), Environment, Science, Personalities, Important appointments, Sports, Books
- A Good magazine which suits you. [It helps you to go through the missed topics]
Polity
History
- [Option 1] 6th to 12th Samacheer Kalvi Books
- [Option 2] 12th NCERT Old Books - Modern India, Medieval India and Ancient India or
- [Option 3] 12th NCERT THEMEs in Indian History 1,2,3 - Available Online for Free here
Geography
- Atlas [Any one]
- [Option 1] The Oxford School Atlas for India
- [Option 2] The Orient BlackSwan School Atlas
- [Option 1] 6th to 12th Samacheer Kalvi Books
- Extra: 11th NCERT Books Fundamentals of Physical Geography.
- Extra: 11th NCERT Books Indian Physical Geography Environment.
Economics
- [Option 1] 6th to 12th Samacheer Kalvi Books
- Indian Economy - by Ramesh Singh
Science
- [Option 1] Tamil Nadu Samacheer kalvi Books 6th - 10th (Most Prefered for TNPSC Exams)
- [Option 2] NCERTs (Prefered for All other exams)
Aptitude
- For Basics: 6th to 10th Samacheer kalvi Textbooks (Read related Topics alone) Download it via Online for Free
- For Practise and to cover all remaining topics
- For Quantitative Aptitude:
- Quantitative Aptitude Quantum CAT - Arihant Publications or
- Fast Track Objective Arithmetic - Arihant Publications (Useful if you are preparing for SSC Exam)
- For Reasoning
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Sunday, April 27
TNPSC Combined Engineering Services Exam - Chemical Engineering Paper 1 - www.tnpsc.gov.in
PAPER-I
Syllabus
[The existing syllabi for the subjects under Paper-I now (previously Paper -I and Paper –II)
have been clubbed together and constituted as a single syllabus]
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
Degree Standard
PAPER-I Code No: 025
UNIT I
CHEMICAL PROCESS CALCULATION AND CHEMICAL ENGINEERING THERMODYNAMICS:-
Properties of gases liquids and solids - Gas laws - Thermodynamics functions - Chemical and
Phase Equilibrium - Laws of Thermodynamics - Ideal and non-ideal gases and solutions - partial
molal properties - Material and Energy balance involving recycle, by pass and purge,
Thermochemistry.
UNIT II
MOMENTUM, HEAT AND MASS TRANSFER OPERRATIONS:- Newtonian and non-Newtonian
fluids, compressible and non - compressible fluids, flow in closed ducts, packed beds and fluidised
bed. Continuity and conservation equations. Heat transfer by conduction, convection and Radiation -
Heat exchanger equipment. Laws of Diffusion, Theories of mass transfer, Interphase mass transfer.
Analogy of the above three operations.
UNIT III
MECHANICAL OPERATIONS AND RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCES:- Size reduction, particle
size analysis, mixing and agitation, sedimentation, filtration, flotation: Potential for energy sources,
energy conservation, Solar energy, Thermal, Photoelectic, Ocean, Geothermal, Wind energy, Bioenergy
sources.
UNIT IV
ENGINEERING MATERIALS AND SAFETY IN CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES:- Materials of construction
for chemical industries, metallic, non-metallic, ceramic and polymeric materials, corrosion. Industrial
safety principles. Site selection and plant layout. Chemical hazards classification. Dangerous
occupational health diseases. Engineering control of plants, safety in operations and processes.
UNIT V
CHEMICAL TECHNOLOGY:- Inorganic chemical Industries - an overview, Acids, Fertilisers,
industrial gases, marine chemicals, cement, glass and ceramics, Refractories, Organic chemical
20
Industries - an overview; natural products. Soap, Sugar, Paper, Rubber, Petrolem products,
fermentation products, Intermediates and Dyes.
PAPER -II
UNIT I
Instrumentation and Process Control :- Principles, on - off, proportional, integral, Serivative and
combined modes of control. Feed back control systems and its elements. Analysis of control
systems, Measurement and control of Temperature, pressure, flow of fluids, PH and Humidity. Micro
processer - based control.
UNIT II
Design & Optimisation and Environmental Engineering :- Process selection, flow diagrams, plant
location and layout, optimisation techniques. Cost estimation, plant utilities, safety analysis of
process plants. Environmental Engineering sources of impurities. Air and water quality standards,
monitoring of pollutants, waste disposal, Noise pollution. Meterology and air pollution.
UNIT III
Multi - Phase Mass Transfer Operations:- Absorption, distillation, liquid - liquid extraction,
adsorption, membrane separation process, continuous contact operation and theory. Batch process.
Chemical Engineering
UNIT IV
Chemical Reaction Engineering:- Chemical Kinetics, interpretation of rate data in variable volume
and constant volume systems ideal reactors. Concept of ideality. Development of design expression
for batch, tubular, and stired tank reactors, combined reactors, comparison advantages and
limitations in applications, thermal characteristics of reactors. Isothermal, adiabatic, non adiabatic
condition - principles of reactor stability.
UNIT V
Numerical Methods and Computational Techniques:- Emprical laws and curvefitting - Equations with
real Co-efficients and imaginary roots - equations with rational coefficients and irrational roots -
symmetric functions of the roots - Transformation of equations. Numerical solutions of linear -
algebric equations. Numerical solutions of non - linear - algebric equations - solution of initial value
ordinary differential equations. Boundary value of non - linear ODE - solution of partical differential
equation.
Paper 2 - TNPSC Combined Engineering Services Exam General Studies Syllabus
Syllabus
[The existing syllabi for the subjects under Paper-I now (previously Paper -I and Paper –II)
have been clubbed together and constituted as a single syllabus]
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
Degree Standard
PAPER-I Code No: 025
UNIT I
CHEMICAL PROCESS CALCULATION AND CHEMICAL ENGINEERING THERMODYNAMICS:-
Properties of gases liquids and solids - Gas laws - Thermodynamics functions - Chemical and
Phase Equilibrium - Laws of Thermodynamics - Ideal and non-ideal gases and solutions - partial
molal properties - Material and Energy balance involving recycle, by pass and purge,
Thermochemistry.
UNIT II
MOMENTUM, HEAT AND MASS TRANSFER OPERRATIONS:- Newtonian and non-Newtonian
fluids, compressible and non - compressible fluids, flow in closed ducts, packed beds and fluidised
bed. Continuity and conservation equations. Heat transfer by conduction, convection and Radiation -
Heat exchanger equipment. Laws of Diffusion, Theories of mass transfer, Interphase mass transfer.
Analogy of the above three operations.
UNIT III
MECHANICAL OPERATIONS AND RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCES:- Size reduction, particle
size analysis, mixing and agitation, sedimentation, filtration, flotation: Potential for energy sources,
energy conservation, Solar energy, Thermal, Photoelectic, Ocean, Geothermal, Wind energy, Bioenergy
sources.
UNIT IV
ENGINEERING MATERIALS AND SAFETY IN CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES:- Materials of construction
for chemical industries, metallic, non-metallic, ceramic and polymeric materials, corrosion. Industrial
safety principles. Site selection and plant layout. Chemical hazards classification. Dangerous
occupational health diseases. Engineering control of plants, safety in operations and processes.
UNIT V
CHEMICAL TECHNOLOGY:- Inorganic chemical Industries - an overview, Acids, Fertilisers,
industrial gases, marine chemicals, cement, glass and ceramics, Refractories, Organic chemical
20
Industries - an overview; natural products. Soap, Sugar, Paper, Rubber, Petrolem products,
fermentation products, Intermediates and Dyes.
PAPER -II
UNIT I
Instrumentation and Process Control :- Principles, on - off, proportional, integral, Serivative and
combined modes of control. Feed back control systems and its elements. Analysis of control
systems, Measurement and control of Temperature, pressure, flow of fluids, PH and Humidity. Micro
processer - based control.
UNIT II
Design & Optimisation and Environmental Engineering :- Process selection, flow diagrams, plant
location and layout, optimisation techniques. Cost estimation, plant utilities, safety analysis of
process plants. Environmental Engineering sources of impurities. Air and water quality standards,
monitoring of pollutants, waste disposal, Noise pollution. Meterology and air pollution.
UNIT III
Multi - Phase Mass Transfer Operations:- Absorption, distillation, liquid - liquid extraction,
adsorption, membrane separation process, continuous contact operation and theory. Batch process.
Chemical Engineering
UNIT IV
Chemical Reaction Engineering:- Chemical Kinetics, interpretation of rate data in variable volume
and constant volume systems ideal reactors. Concept of ideality. Development of design expression
for batch, tubular, and stired tank reactors, combined reactors, comparison advantages and
limitations in applications, thermal characteristics of reactors. Isothermal, adiabatic, non adiabatic
condition - principles of reactor stability.
UNIT V
Numerical Methods and Computational Techniques:- Emprical laws and curvefitting - Equations with
real Co-efficients and imaginary roots - equations with rational coefficients and irrational roots -
symmetric functions of the roots - Transformation of equations. Numerical solutions of linear -
algebric equations. Numerical solutions of non - linear - algebric equations - solution of initial value
ordinary differential equations. Boundary value of non - linear ODE - solution of partical differential
equation.
Paper 2 - TNPSC Combined Engineering Services Exam General Studies Syllabus
TNPSC Combined Engineering Services Exam - ECE Electronics and Communication Engineering Paper 1 - www.tnpsc.gov.in
TNPSC Combined Engineering Services Exam - ECE Electronics and Communication Engineering Paper 1
Syllabus
[The existing syllabi for the subjects under Paper-I now (previously Paper -I and Paper –II)
have been clubbed together and constituted as a single syllabus]
ELECTRONICS & COMMUNICATION ENGINEERING
Degree Standard
PAPER-I Code No: 044
ELECTRONIC DEVICES CIRCUITS AND SYSTEMS
UNIT I
DEVICES AND CIRCUITS: Diodes and Transistors - PN Point contact Zener, varactor, Tunnel, step recover - input and output characteristics of BJI, FET, UJT, Opto - electronic devices - Biasing and
stabilisation of transistor circuts - analysis using h - parameters - calculation of gain, impedance and bandwidth .
UNIT II
AMPLIFIERS AND OSEILLATORS: Design and analysis of RC, Dc coupled, Large signal amplifiers,
Differential amplifier and tuned amplifiers - Oscillators - Critoria for oscillation, resonance type
oscilators RC Phase shift wein bridge oscillators
UNIT III
RECTIFIERS AND POWER SUPPLIES: Half wave, Full wave and Bridge rectifiers will all types of
filters, regulated power supplies. SMPS.
UNIT IV
MULTIVIBRATORS AND A VESHAPING: Astable, Bistable Monostable and submit trigger saw
tooth generation using BJT and UJT clipping and clamping circuits using diodes and transistors.
UNIT V
LINEAR AND DIGITAL INTEGRATED CIRCUITS: IC fabrication techniques OPAMPS and its
applications A/D and D/A converters, PILL. Wave form generators Voltage regulators, IC Power
amplifiers.
UNIT VI
DIGITAL CIRCUITS: Switching algebra, Number systems, Logic gates and circuits, Minimization
techniques, Logic families, shift registers, Counters, Multiplexersi Dimultiplexers, semiconductor
Memories, LSI, VLSI.
UNIT VII
MICROPROCESSORS: 8 and 16 bit microprocessors and their architecture, Instruction set,
Peripherals and Interfacing Microcontrollers Microprocessor based system design.
UNIT VIII
COMPUTER SYSTEMS: Data representation, Elements of high level programming languages
(Pascal and C) Data Structures, Computer architecture, processor design, control unit design,
Memory organization , I/O system organisation.
UNIT IX
MEASUREMENTS AND INSTRUMENTATION: Electrical transducers and their characteristics,
measurement techniques, and related Instrumentation.
UNIT X
MICROWAVE DEVICES AND CIRCUITS: Microwave devices sehotky, PIN diodes, Gunn diodes.
Microwave aplifiers and oscillators. Microwaves components microwave measurements.
PAPER-II
COMMUNICATION ENGINEERING
UNIT I
AM/FM TRANSMITTERS AND RECEIVERS: AMPLITUDE, FREQUENCY AND PHASE MODULATIONS: Definitions and equations, modulation, index -Frequency spectrum of AM/FM signals, modulators and demodulators - Diode detecter, slope detector, Balanced slope detector foster seely discriminator Ratio detector. Transmitters: Allocation of frequency for various services, High power transmitter, Aerial coupling. Receiver: Superbeter odyne, SSB and FM receivers noise considerations. Digital communication: PCM, TDM and FDM.
UNIT II
TRANSMISSIONLINES, ANTENNAS AND WAVE PROBAGATION: Transmission lines and Wave guides: Characteristic impedance of transmission lines, standing waves - matching using smith chart- rectangular and circular wave guides - resorators, isolatored circulators and direction couplors. Antennas: Isotropic radiator, dipole, vertical antenna, resonant and non-resonant antennas - arrays - VHF, UHF, Microwave antennas - radiations pattern for the above antennas. Wave propagation: Ground wave, surface wave, HF and LOS propagation.
UNIT III
ANALOG AND DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSING: Signals and systems: Introduction - Vector space - concepts - Representation of signals - Linear time invariant systems - discrete time signals and discrete time systems. Analog Signal Processing: Circuit and Network Theorems, Four Terminal Networks - I, II, Lattice, Bridge - T networks, Equalizers, wave filters, Attenuators. Digital: Linear shift invariant systems - DFT and FFT - FIR and IIR and digitel filters - Design methods, FFT - Wiener and matched filters applications.
UNIT IV
TELEVISION: Television systems and standards: CCIR standards, NTSC, PAL, SECAM system Black and White transmission - scanning, blanking and synchroaising pulses. Monochrome Reception: Common, Video and Sound Circuits, Synchronizing circuits vertical deflection circuits, horizontal deflection circuits. Colour Transmission and Reception: Colorimetry, Generation of RGB signals, compatibility with monochroms TV and with band width, PAL encoding techniques, PAL decoders, colour TV picture tubes, Remote Tuning of TV Receivers.
UNIT V
RADAR SYSTEMS: Radar equations - range, minimum detectable signal, rader cross section, PRF and range ambiguities, Propogation effects and system losses. Types: CW, doppler, FM-CW, MTI, and pulse doppler Radar. Tracking techniques, conical and monopoles, Tracking-in range and tracking in doppler. Radar Transmitter & Receiver: Radar Transmitter source and Modulators, Radar antennas Radar receivers, Duplexers and Displays.
UNIT VI
SATELLITE COMMUNICATION: Orbit and Launch: Equation of Motion, tracking and orbit determination, satellite launches, satellite performance, station keeping, system Co-ordination and control.
UNIT VII
COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS: Satellite sub-system, FSS, BSS, Multiple axes techniques. FDMA, TDMA and CDMA. Earth station configuration, Tracking and receiver sub-systems.
UNIT VIII
FIBRE OPTIC COMMUNICATION: Optical fibres, optical loss, Modes and configuration, Fibre materials, attenuation, signal distortion. Optical sources - LED, LASERS, Modulation and reliability considerations, Fibre to Fibre joint, splicing techniques. Optical receivers, Photo diodes, Photo detectors.
UNIT IX
INFORMATION THEORY AND CODING: Information measure, properties of various entropies, Noiseless coding, Kraft-Mcmillan inequality, Huffman's method of coding, coding Theorem. Noisy coding, classification of channels and their calculation, Decoding schemes. Correlation receiver, matched filter, Wiener filter, linear estimation. Testing of hypothesis, Parameter estimation.
UNIT X
TELEPHONY, COMMUNICATION SWITCHING AND ACOUSTICS: Telephony: Telephone hand
sets, transmitters and receivers, telephone traffic variation, busy hours, lost calls, dialing methods, various signalling systems. Communication Switching: Simplex, duplex and quadruplex working receivers, dialing methods, Digital Switching - circuit switching, packet switching, message switching, numbering plans Routing methods, signalling types, traffic measurements, EPABX modem.Acoustics: Microphone, different types - Loud speakers, different types - parameters - speech - hearing sound level meter - studio acoustics - sabine Formula - Reverbration time, stereo - effect.
Paper 2 - TNPSC Combined Engineering Services Exam General Studies Syllabus
Syllabus
[The existing syllabi for the subjects under Paper-I now (previously Paper -I and Paper –II)
have been clubbed together and constituted as a single syllabus]
ELECTRONICS & COMMUNICATION ENGINEERING
Degree Standard
PAPER-I Code No: 044
ELECTRONIC DEVICES CIRCUITS AND SYSTEMS
UNIT I
DEVICES AND CIRCUITS: Diodes and Transistors - PN Point contact Zener, varactor, Tunnel, step recover - input and output characteristics of BJI, FET, UJT, Opto - electronic devices - Biasing and
stabilisation of transistor circuts - analysis using h - parameters - calculation of gain, impedance and bandwidth .
UNIT II
AMPLIFIERS AND OSEILLATORS: Design and analysis of RC, Dc coupled, Large signal amplifiers,
Differential amplifier and tuned amplifiers - Oscillators - Critoria for oscillation, resonance type
oscilators RC Phase shift wein bridge oscillators
UNIT III
RECTIFIERS AND POWER SUPPLIES: Half wave, Full wave and Bridge rectifiers will all types of
filters, regulated power supplies. SMPS.
UNIT IV
MULTIVIBRATORS AND A VESHAPING: Astable, Bistable Monostable and submit trigger saw
tooth generation using BJT and UJT clipping and clamping circuits using diodes and transistors.
UNIT V
LINEAR AND DIGITAL INTEGRATED CIRCUITS: IC fabrication techniques OPAMPS and its
applications A/D and D/A converters, PILL. Wave form generators Voltage regulators, IC Power
amplifiers.
UNIT VI
DIGITAL CIRCUITS: Switching algebra, Number systems, Logic gates and circuits, Minimization
techniques, Logic families, shift registers, Counters, Multiplexersi Dimultiplexers, semiconductor
Memories, LSI, VLSI.
UNIT VII
MICROPROCESSORS: 8 and 16 bit microprocessors and their architecture, Instruction set,
Peripherals and Interfacing Microcontrollers Microprocessor based system design.
UNIT VIII
COMPUTER SYSTEMS: Data representation, Elements of high level programming languages
(Pascal and C) Data Structures, Computer architecture, processor design, control unit design,
Memory organization , I/O system organisation.
UNIT IX
MEASUREMENTS AND INSTRUMENTATION: Electrical transducers and their characteristics,
measurement techniques, and related Instrumentation.
UNIT X
MICROWAVE DEVICES AND CIRCUITS: Microwave devices sehotky, PIN diodes, Gunn diodes.
Microwave aplifiers and oscillators. Microwaves components microwave measurements.
PAPER-II
COMMUNICATION ENGINEERING
UNIT I
AM/FM TRANSMITTERS AND RECEIVERS: AMPLITUDE, FREQUENCY AND PHASE MODULATIONS: Definitions and equations, modulation, index -Frequency spectrum of AM/FM signals, modulators and demodulators - Diode detecter, slope detector, Balanced slope detector foster seely discriminator Ratio detector. Transmitters: Allocation of frequency for various services, High power transmitter, Aerial coupling. Receiver: Superbeter odyne, SSB and FM receivers noise considerations. Digital communication: PCM, TDM and FDM.
UNIT II
TRANSMISSIONLINES, ANTENNAS AND WAVE PROBAGATION: Transmission lines and Wave guides: Characteristic impedance of transmission lines, standing waves - matching using smith chart- rectangular and circular wave guides - resorators, isolatored circulators and direction couplors. Antennas: Isotropic radiator, dipole, vertical antenna, resonant and non-resonant antennas - arrays - VHF, UHF, Microwave antennas - radiations pattern for the above antennas. Wave propagation: Ground wave, surface wave, HF and LOS propagation.
UNIT III
ANALOG AND DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSING: Signals and systems: Introduction - Vector space - concepts - Representation of signals - Linear time invariant systems - discrete time signals and discrete time systems. Analog Signal Processing: Circuit and Network Theorems, Four Terminal Networks - I, II, Lattice, Bridge - T networks, Equalizers, wave filters, Attenuators. Digital: Linear shift invariant systems - DFT and FFT - FIR and IIR and digitel filters - Design methods, FFT - Wiener and matched filters applications.
UNIT IV
TELEVISION: Television systems and standards: CCIR standards, NTSC, PAL, SECAM system Black and White transmission - scanning, blanking and synchroaising pulses. Monochrome Reception: Common, Video and Sound Circuits, Synchronizing circuits vertical deflection circuits, horizontal deflection circuits. Colour Transmission and Reception: Colorimetry, Generation of RGB signals, compatibility with monochroms TV and with band width, PAL encoding techniques, PAL decoders, colour TV picture tubes, Remote Tuning of TV Receivers.
UNIT V
RADAR SYSTEMS: Radar equations - range, minimum detectable signal, rader cross section, PRF and range ambiguities, Propogation effects and system losses. Types: CW, doppler, FM-CW, MTI, and pulse doppler Radar. Tracking techniques, conical and monopoles, Tracking-in range and tracking in doppler. Radar Transmitter & Receiver: Radar Transmitter source and Modulators, Radar antennas Radar receivers, Duplexers and Displays.
UNIT VI
SATELLITE COMMUNICATION: Orbit and Launch: Equation of Motion, tracking and orbit determination, satellite launches, satellite performance, station keeping, system Co-ordination and control.
UNIT VII
COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS: Satellite sub-system, FSS, BSS, Multiple axes techniques. FDMA, TDMA and CDMA. Earth station configuration, Tracking and receiver sub-systems.
UNIT VIII
FIBRE OPTIC COMMUNICATION: Optical fibres, optical loss, Modes and configuration, Fibre materials, attenuation, signal distortion. Optical sources - LED, LASERS, Modulation and reliability considerations, Fibre to Fibre joint, splicing techniques. Optical receivers, Photo diodes, Photo detectors.
UNIT IX
INFORMATION THEORY AND CODING: Information measure, properties of various entropies, Noiseless coding, Kraft-Mcmillan inequality, Huffman's method of coding, coding Theorem. Noisy coding, classification of channels and their calculation, Decoding schemes. Correlation receiver, matched filter, Wiener filter, linear estimation. Testing of hypothesis, Parameter estimation.
UNIT X
TELEPHONY, COMMUNICATION SWITCHING AND ACOUSTICS: Telephony: Telephone hand
sets, transmitters and receivers, telephone traffic variation, busy hours, lost calls, dialing methods, various signalling systems. Communication Switching: Simplex, duplex and quadruplex working receivers, dialing methods, Digital Switching - circuit switching, packet switching, message switching, numbering plans Routing methods, signalling types, traffic measurements, EPABX modem.Acoustics: Microphone, different types - Loud speakers, different types - parameters - speech - hearing sound level meter - studio acoustics - sabine Formula - Reverbration time, stereo - effect.
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TNPSC Combined Engineering Services Exam - Textile Engineering Paper 1 - www.tnpsc.gov.in
PAPER-I
Syllabus
[The existing syllabi for the subjects under Paper-I now (previously Paper -I and Paper –II)
have been clubbed together and constituted as a single syllabus]
TEXTILE ENGINEERING
Degree Standard
PAPER-I Code No: 114
UNIT I
FIBRE PRODUCTION :- Classification of textile fibres. Principles of polymerization, Manufacturing
details of viscose rayon, Poly ethylene terephthalate, nylon 6 and 6,6, poly-acrylonitrile, poly
propylene, polyaramides carbon and glass fibres. Texturization of fibres.
UNIT II
FIBRE COMPOSITES :- Resins, additives to resins. Types and characteristics of the re-inforcing
fibres, Different textile structure used for re-inforcements.
UNIT III
SPINNING PREPARATORY PROCESSES :- Sequence of processes used to prepare the staple
fibres (cotton, jute, wool and man-made fibres) for yarn spinning. Process optimization.
UNIT IV
CONVENTIONAL YARN SPINNING :- Yarn formation using ring spinning method. Spinning
limitations. Doubling of yarns.
UNIT V
NEW METHODS OF YARN SPINNING:- Yarn production by open end, friction and air-jett spinning
methods. Techno - economic comparison with convetional method.
UNIT VI
PREPARATORY PROCESSES FOR FABRIC FORMATION:- Sequence of processes used to
prepare the yarn for fabric formation in looms and kaitting machines. Process optimization.
UNIT VII
WEAVING MACHINES:- Fabric formation in conventional and high speed looms. Process
optimization. Economic viability of high speed looms.
UNIT VIII
KNITTING MACHINES:- Fabric production in weft knitting machines. Comparison of woven and
knitted fabrics, Principles of warp knitting. Production of garments from woven and knitted fabrics.
UNIT IX
CHEMICAL PROCESSING:- Preparation of material for coluration and finishing, principles involved
in dyeing and printing. Physical and chemical finishing operation.
UNIT X
QUALITY ASSESSMENT:- Sampling method, Determination of sample size. Testing of fibres yarns
and fabrics for various qualities. Statistical Significance Test.
PAPER -II
UNIT I
STRUCTURAL MECHANICS OF YARN :- Yarn geometry, Fibre migration and its characterization,
Prodiction of filament and spun yarn tensile behavious under different conditions.
17
UNIT II
STRUCTURAL MECHANICS OF FABRICS :- Fabric geometry, Prediction of deformation behaviour
of woven, knitted and non - woven fabrics.
UNIT III
TEXTILE MACHINE DESIGN :- Design of Cams, gear trains, clutches and brakes for application in
textile machines. Kinematics of comber and loom operations.
UNIT IV
MACHINING OPERATIONS :- Material Selection, Different machining operations. Surface
treatments, Tolerance Limits.
UNIT V
PNEUMATICS:- Application of free air and compressed air in textile machinery. Air pressure
measurements and its control.
UNIT VI
WORK STUDY:- Work and time measurement. Motion time analysis. Resources allocation and
scheduling.
UNIT VII
PRODUCTION PLANNING:- Balancing of textile machines in different departments to produce
required quantity of and products taking into account various process parameters.
UNIT VIII
MACHINERY MAINTENANCE:- Break-down and preventive maintenance for textile machines.
Types and Selection of Lubricants, Lubrication devices, Depreciation and replacement studies.
UNIT IX
SELECTION OF MOTORS:- Selection of electric motors for various textile machines. Application of
variators and invertors. Smooth starting of machines. Microprocessor applications. Power
requirements.
UNIT X
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS IN TEXTILE MILLS:- Plant lay-out, Material handling. Lighting
and humidification, Safety devices]
Paper 2 - TNPSC Combined Engineering Services Exam General Studies Syllabus
Syllabus
[The existing syllabi for the subjects under Paper-I now (previously Paper -I and Paper –II)
have been clubbed together and constituted as a single syllabus]
TEXTILE ENGINEERING
Degree Standard
PAPER-I Code No: 114
UNIT I
FIBRE PRODUCTION :- Classification of textile fibres. Principles of polymerization, Manufacturing
details of viscose rayon, Poly ethylene terephthalate, nylon 6 and 6,6, poly-acrylonitrile, poly
propylene, polyaramides carbon and glass fibres. Texturization of fibres.
UNIT II
FIBRE COMPOSITES :- Resins, additives to resins. Types and characteristics of the re-inforcing
fibres, Different textile structure used for re-inforcements.
UNIT III
SPINNING PREPARATORY PROCESSES :- Sequence of processes used to prepare the staple
fibres (cotton, jute, wool and man-made fibres) for yarn spinning. Process optimization.
UNIT IV
CONVENTIONAL YARN SPINNING :- Yarn formation using ring spinning method. Spinning
limitations. Doubling of yarns.
UNIT V
NEW METHODS OF YARN SPINNING:- Yarn production by open end, friction and air-jett spinning
methods. Techno - economic comparison with convetional method.
UNIT VI
PREPARATORY PROCESSES FOR FABRIC FORMATION:- Sequence of processes used to
prepare the yarn for fabric formation in looms and kaitting machines. Process optimization.
UNIT VII
WEAVING MACHINES:- Fabric formation in conventional and high speed looms. Process
optimization. Economic viability of high speed looms.
UNIT VIII
KNITTING MACHINES:- Fabric production in weft knitting machines. Comparison of woven and
knitted fabrics, Principles of warp knitting. Production of garments from woven and knitted fabrics.
UNIT IX
CHEMICAL PROCESSING:- Preparation of material for coluration and finishing, principles involved
in dyeing and printing. Physical and chemical finishing operation.
UNIT X
QUALITY ASSESSMENT:- Sampling method, Determination of sample size. Testing of fibres yarns
and fabrics for various qualities. Statistical Significance Test.
PAPER -II
UNIT I
STRUCTURAL MECHANICS OF YARN :- Yarn geometry, Fibre migration and its characterization,
Prodiction of filament and spun yarn tensile behavious under different conditions.
17
UNIT II
STRUCTURAL MECHANICS OF FABRICS :- Fabric geometry, Prediction of deformation behaviour
of woven, knitted and non - woven fabrics.
UNIT III
TEXTILE MACHINE DESIGN :- Design of Cams, gear trains, clutches and brakes for application in
textile machines. Kinematics of comber and loom operations.
UNIT IV
MACHINING OPERATIONS :- Material Selection, Different machining operations. Surface
treatments, Tolerance Limits.
UNIT V
PNEUMATICS:- Application of free air and compressed air in textile machinery. Air pressure
measurements and its control.
UNIT VI
WORK STUDY:- Work and time measurement. Motion time analysis. Resources allocation and
scheduling.
UNIT VII
PRODUCTION PLANNING:- Balancing of textile machines in different departments to produce
required quantity of and products taking into account various process parameters.
UNIT VIII
MACHINERY MAINTENANCE:- Break-down and preventive maintenance for textile machines.
Types and Selection of Lubricants, Lubrication devices, Depreciation and replacement studies.
UNIT IX
SELECTION OF MOTORS:- Selection of electric motors for various textile machines. Application of
variators and invertors. Smooth starting of machines. Microprocessor applications. Power
requirements.
UNIT X
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS IN TEXTILE MILLS:- Plant lay-out, Material handling. Lighting
and humidification, Safety devices]
Paper 2 - TNPSC Combined Engineering Services Exam General Studies Syllabus
TNPSC Combined Engineering Services Exam - Mechanical and Production Engineering Paper 1 - www.tnpsc.gov.in
PAPER-I
Syllabus
[The existing syllabi for the subjects under Paper-I now (previously Paper -I and Paper –II)
have been clubbed together and constituted as a single syllabus]
MECHANICAL AND PRODUCTION ENGINEERING
(Mechanical Engineering)
Degree Standard
PAPER-I Code No: 074
1. APPLIED MECHANICS: Statics of particles - Resolution of forces - supports and reactions -
Determination of forces in member of statically determinate plane trusses by method of joints
and method of section. Controls - moment of inertia, position, velocity and acceleration of
penticles. Newton's Second law, Equations of motion, principle of work and energy, impulse and
momentum, impact of elastic bodies, friction - laws, simple machines.
2. ENGINEERING THERMODYNAMICS:- Energy - Work - heat properties - states - processes.
Energy equations. Work and PV diagrams. Laws of thermodynamics Carnot cycle, reversed
carnet cycle, efficiency - COP. Specific heats - gas laws - perfect gas relationships. mole
concept, molar volume, internal energy, enthalpy, molecular weight of gas mixtures. Methods of
cycle analysis - tables of thermodynamic properties of air - thermal efficiency To cycle - diesel
cycle - dual combustion cycle - comparison of cycles - problems on use of steam tables.
3. INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINES:- Basic engine nomenclature - engine classification -
working of SI engine, CI engine, two stroke engine and four stroke engine - carburation - air fuel
mixture ratio. Combustion in SI engine - ignition systems - timing - spark plugs - combustion
chamber. Combustion in CI engine - ignition delay - valve timing diagram - fuel supply injection
systems. Performance of SI and CI engines - factors affecting the performance characteristics.
Cooling - lubrication systems, fuels used in SI and CI engines. Measurements of engine power -
indicated mean effective pressure - indicated horse power - brake horse power - specific fuel
consumption - thermal efficiency.
4. GAS DYNAMICS AND JET PROPULSION:- Energy equation for flow process - velocity of
sound - mach number - effect of Mach number on compressibility. Isentropic flow with variable
area - Area ratio as a function of Mach Number - mass flow rate - flow through nozzles - flow
through diffusers. Solution of Fanne flow equation - isothermal flow with friction. Flow with
normal shockwaves - governing equations. Prandtl - Meyer equation. Aircraft propulsion - jet
engines - energy flow - thrust power and propulsive efficiency - performance of jet engine.
Rocket engines - performance - solid and liquid propellant rockets. Comparison of various
propulsion systems.
5. REFRIGERATION AND AIR CONDITIONING:- Principles of refrigeration - mechanism of
producing cold - types of refrigerations - refrigerating effect and unit of refrigeration - coefficient
of performance of refrigerator. Air refrigeration systems - reversed Carnot cycle - Bell colemen
cycle. Simple vapour compression system. Advanced vapour compression systems - T.S
Diagram - pH chart - dry and wet compression - under cooling. Vapour absorption systems.
Refrigerants. Refrigeration applications. Air conditioning - Factors in air conditioning - simple
heating and cooling - dehumidification - humidification.
6. FLUID MECHANICS:- Classification of fluids - fluid properties - Ideal fluid flow - Rotational -
irrational flow - Bernoulli's equation - Flow through pipes - pipes in series - pipes in parallel -
DARCY'S equation - viscous fluid flow - Navier - stokes equation - Laminar and Turbulent flow -
Reynold's number - Compressible flow of perfect gas - speed of sound wave - concept of Mach
number – Hydraulic Jump.
7. TURBOMACHINERY:- Definition and classification of turbo machines, equation for energy
transfer. Centrifugal fans, blowers and Compressors. Axial flow fans and compressors. Axial
turbine stages. Free and forced vortex flow. Centrifugal pumps - workdone - head - specific
energy - priming - performance of multistage pumps. Hydraulic turbines - different types -
governing, performance - selection of turbines. Gravitation - method of preventing - hydraulic
coupling - torque convertors.
8. HEAT AND MASS TRANSFER:- Modes of heat transfer, one dimentional heat conduction,
resistance concept, unsteady state heat conduction. Fins, free and forced conviction. Thermal
boundary layer concept. D.B. equations and other correlations, radiation, black and gray bodies,
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shape factor design of heat enchangers. NTU method. Analogy of mass, Heat and Momentum
transfers, mass transfer equipments.
9. POWER PLANT ENGINEERING:- Sources of energy - conventional and non - conventional
Location of steam power plant, diesel power plant and nuclear power plants - layout. Disposal of
waste, safety and hazards. Hydroelectric power plants, Gas power plants - environmental
problems. Power plant economics, cost benefit analysis - future power plants wind, tidel, solar
energy - problems and prospects. Geothermal energy, fuel cells, thermionic and thermo electric
converters etc.
10. INSTRUMENTATION AND CONTROL:- Elements of measurement systems. Range, span,
sensitivity, accuracy, precision and repeatability of instrument. Errors in measurement system.
Transducers for measurement of pressure, manometers, temperature measuring instruments,
measurement of speed, strain gauge basics, force measurement using load cells and
electromechanical methods. Dynamometers for power measurement, flow meters, rotameters,
using velocity process, hot wire anemometer, accelerometers. Open and closed loop control
systems. Transfer function, Hydraulic and Pneumatic control systems, Different types of controls
like, two way proportional, differential and integral control.
PAPER-II
1. STRENGTH OF MATERIALS:- Direct stress and strain – elasticity – Hook’s law – Poisson’s
ratio – bulk modulus. Shear stress- modulus of rigidity. Analysis of stress and strain
compound stress. Strain energy, resilience and strength theories. Bending moment and
shearing forces.
Bending stresses in beams, shearing stresses in beams, deflection of beam, fixed and
continuous beams. Combined direct and bending stresses. Columns and struts, torsion of
shafts, springs, thin and thick cylindrical and spherical shells. Riveted joints.
2. THEORY OF MACHINES-I:- Kinematics of machanisms – link pair – Inversions of
mechanism four bar chain – slider crank mechanisms. Motion and inertia – velocity –
acceleration – force – mass – centrifugal and centripetal force – mass moment of inertia –
velocity in mechanism – velocity polygons – acceleration in mechanism – lower pair – cams
– gyroscope.
3. THEORY OF MACHINES-II:- Friction-laws of solid friction-wedge-screws-threads collarpivot-
clutch-bearing. Belt, rope and chain drive-toothed gears-gear trains-inertia force
analysis and fly wheel governors – stability – friction and insensitiveness. Balancing of
several masses in different planes. Mechanical Vibrations – force vibrations – damping.
4. DESIGN OF MACHINE ELEMENTS:- Design of riveted and welded joins – Design of
detachable joints – Bolted Joints cotter joint – Knuckle joint – Design of crank shaft and
connecting rod – Flange coupling – Helical and leaf springs – Fly wheel – Design of journal
and thrust bearings.
5. DESIGN OF TRANSMISSION ELEMENTS:- Selection of flat and vee belts – design of cone
pulley belt drive – design of spur gears, helical gears and bevel gears – Design of worm and
wheel pair for power transmission – Design of single and two stage speed reducers.
6. PRODUCTION PROCESSES:- Classification of machining processes, metal cutting tools,
tool materials, tool geometry, Lathe; machanisms for feed and spindle drive, work holding
device, types of operation, Drilling machines, shaper, slotter and milling machines; drives
and types of work done, milling machines; drives for spindle speed and feed Work holding
devices indexing, milling machine operations.
7. MACHINING PROCESSES:- Grinding machines: Abrasives, grain structure and designation
of grinding wheels, various types of grinding, work holding devices. Fine finishing process;
honing, buffing, metal spraying and electroplating.
Gear and gear manufacturing; Gear milling, shaping, hobbing, gear finishing: gear shaving,
grinding, lapping , and gear honing. Special Machining process; Electro discharge
machining, Electro Chemical grinding, electron beam and laser beam machining abrasive jet
machining. NC & GNC machine operations, Flexible manufacturing systems automated
guided vehicles, FMS layout, material handling system.
8. METROLOGY AND QUALITY CONTROL:- Precision instruments: Vernier, micrometer, slip
gauges, sine bars, comparators, Inter changeability, limit gauges. Profile projector, tool
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maker’s microscope, screw thread projector, measurement of surface finish, Testing
geometric accuracy of machine tools, Errors in threadpitch measurement, gear tooth errors
statistical quality control concept, use of control charts, Acceptance sampling, economic
aspects of quality control.
9. INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING:- Work study – techniques – Method study – objectives – basic
procedure – work measurement – objectives – basic procedure – production planning and
control – machine loading and scheduling – product sequencing – inventory control – E O Q
– quantity discounts – ABC Analysis – Plant layout – Product and Process layout material
handling systems – simplex method – Transportation model – Assignment model.
10. INDUSTRIAL MANAGEMENT:-The basic of management theory and practice – Planning –
The nature and purpose of Planning – The nature and purpose of Planning – Decision
making – Organising – Nature and purpose of organising – staffing – Nature and purpose of
staffing – Leading – Motivation – Leadership – controlling – Control techniques – Ensuring
effective managing.
Paper 2 - TNPSC Combined Engineering Services Exam General Studies Syllabus
Syllabus
[The existing syllabi for the subjects under Paper-I now (previously Paper -I and Paper –II)
have been clubbed together and constituted as a single syllabus]
MECHANICAL AND PRODUCTION ENGINEERING
(Mechanical Engineering)
Degree Standard
PAPER-I Code No: 074
1. APPLIED MECHANICS: Statics of particles - Resolution of forces - supports and reactions -
Determination of forces in member of statically determinate plane trusses by method of joints
and method of section. Controls - moment of inertia, position, velocity and acceleration of
penticles. Newton's Second law, Equations of motion, principle of work and energy, impulse and
momentum, impact of elastic bodies, friction - laws, simple machines.
2. ENGINEERING THERMODYNAMICS:- Energy - Work - heat properties - states - processes.
Energy equations. Work and PV diagrams. Laws of thermodynamics Carnot cycle, reversed
carnet cycle, efficiency - COP. Specific heats - gas laws - perfect gas relationships. mole
concept, molar volume, internal energy, enthalpy, molecular weight of gas mixtures. Methods of
cycle analysis - tables of thermodynamic properties of air - thermal efficiency To cycle - diesel
cycle - dual combustion cycle - comparison of cycles - problems on use of steam tables.
3. INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINES:- Basic engine nomenclature - engine classification -
working of SI engine, CI engine, two stroke engine and four stroke engine - carburation - air fuel
mixture ratio. Combustion in SI engine - ignition systems - timing - spark plugs - combustion
chamber. Combustion in CI engine - ignition delay - valve timing diagram - fuel supply injection
systems. Performance of SI and CI engines - factors affecting the performance characteristics.
Cooling - lubrication systems, fuels used in SI and CI engines. Measurements of engine power -
indicated mean effective pressure - indicated horse power - brake horse power - specific fuel
consumption - thermal efficiency.
4. GAS DYNAMICS AND JET PROPULSION:- Energy equation for flow process - velocity of
sound - mach number - effect of Mach number on compressibility. Isentropic flow with variable
area - Area ratio as a function of Mach Number - mass flow rate - flow through nozzles - flow
through diffusers. Solution of Fanne flow equation - isothermal flow with friction. Flow with
normal shockwaves - governing equations. Prandtl - Meyer equation. Aircraft propulsion - jet
engines - energy flow - thrust power and propulsive efficiency - performance of jet engine.
Rocket engines - performance - solid and liquid propellant rockets. Comparison of various
propulsion systems.
5. REFRIGERATION AND AIR CONDITIONING:- Principles of refrigeration - mechanism of
producing cold - types of refrigerations - refrigerating effect and unit of refrigeration - coefficient
of performance of refrigerator. Air refrigeration systems - reversed Carnot cycle - Bell colemen
cycle. Simple vapour compression system. Advanced vapour compression systems - T.S
Diagram - pH chart - dry and wet compression - under cooling. Vapour absorption systems.
Refrigerants. Refrigeration applications. Air conditioning - Factors in air conditioning - simple
heating and cooling - dehumidification - humidification.
6. FLUID MECHANICS:- Classification of fluids - fluid properties - Ideal fluid flow - Rotational -
irrational flow - Bernoulli's equation - Flow through pipes - pipes in series - pipes in parallel -
DARCY'S equation - viscous fluid flow - Navier - stokes equation - Laminar and Turbulent flow -
Reynold's number - Compressible flow of perfect gas - speed of sound wave - concept of Mach
number – Hydraulic Jump.
7. TURBOMACHINERY:- Definition and classification of turbo machines, equation for energy
transfer. Centrifugal fans, blowers and Compressors. Axial flow fans and compressors. Axial
turbine stages. Free and forced vortex flow. Centrifugal pumps - workdone - head - specific
energy - priming - performance of multistage pumps. Hydraulic turbines - different types -
governing, performance - selection of turbines. Gravitation - method of preventing - hydraulic
coupling - torque convertors.
8. HEAT AND MASS TRANSFER:- Modes of heat transfer, one dimentional heat conduction,
resistance concept, unsteady state heat conduction. Fins, free and forced conviction. Thermal
boundary layer concept. D.B. equations and other correlations, radiation, black and gray bodies,
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shape factor design of heat enchangers. NTU method. Analogy of mass, Heat and Momentum
transfers, mass transfer equipments.
9. POWER PLANT ENGINEERING:- Sources of energy - conventional and non - conventional
Location of steam power plant, diesel power plant and nuclear power plants - layout. Disposal of
waste, safety and hazards. Hydroelectric power plants, Gas power plants - environmental
problems. Power plant economics, cost benefit analysis - future power plants wind, tidel, solar
energy - problems and prospects. Geothermal energy, fuel cells, thermionic and thermo electric
converters etc.
10. INSTRUMENTATION AND CONTROL:- Elements of measurement systems. Range, span,
sensitivity, accuracy, precision and repeatability of instrument. Errors in measurement system.
Transducers for measurement of pressure, manometers, temperature measuring instruments,
measurement of speed, strain gauge basics, force measurement using load cells and
electromechanical methods. Dynamometers for power measurement, flow meters, rotameters,
using velocity process, hot wire anemometer, accelerometers. Open and closed loop control
systems. Transfer function, Hydraulic and Pneumatic control systems, Different types of controls
like, two way proportional, differential and integral control.
PAPER-II
1. STRENGTH OF MATERIALS:- Direct stress and strain – elasticity – Hook’s law – Poisson’s
ratio – bulk modulus. Shear stress- modulus of rigidity. Analysis of stress and strain
compound stress. Strain energy, resilience and strength theories. Bending moment and
shearing forces.
Bending stresses in beams, shearing stresses in beams, deflection of beam, fixed and
continuous beams. Combined direct and bending stresses. Columns and struts, torsion of
shafts, springs, thin and thick cylindrical and spherical shells. Riveted joints.
2. THEORY OF MACHINES-I:- Kinematics of machanisms – link pair – Inversions of
mechanism four bar chain – slider crank mechanisms. Motion and inertia – velocity –
acceleration – force – mass – centrifugal and centripetal force – mass moment of inertia –
velocity in mechanism – velocity polygons – acceleration in mechanism – lower pair – cams
– gyroscope.
3. THEORY OF MACHINES-II:- Friction-laws of solid friction-wedge-screws-threads collarpivot-
clutch-bearing. Belt, rope and chain drive-toothed gears-gear trains-inertia force
analysis and fly wheel governors – stability – friction and insensitiveness. Balancing of
several masses in different planes. Mechanical Vibrations – force vibrations – damping.
4. DESIGN OF MACHINE ELEMENTS:- Design of riveted and welded joins – Design of
detachable joints – Bolted Joints cotter joint – Knuckle joint – Design of crank shaft and
connecting rod – Flange coupling – Helical and leaf springs – Fly wheel – Design of journal
and thrust bearings.
5. DESIGN OF TRANSMISSION ELEMENTS:- Selection of flat and vee belts – design of cone
pulley belt drive – design of spur gears, helical gears and bevel gears – Design of worm and
wheel pair for power transmission – Design of single and two stage speed reducers.
6. PRODUCTION PROCESSES:- Classification of machining processes, metal cutting tools,
tool materials, tool geometry, Lathe; machanisms for feed and spindle drive, work holding
device, types of operation, Drilling machines, shaper, slotter and milling machines; drives
and types of work done, milling machines; drives for spindle speed and feed Work holding
devices indexing, milling machine operations.
7. MACHINING PROCESSES:- Grinding machines: Abrasives, grain structure and designation
of grinding wheels, various types of grinding, work holding devices. Fine finishing process;
honing, buffing, metal spraying and electroplating.
Gear and gear manufacturing; Gear milling, shaping, hobbing, gear finishing: gear shaving,
grinding, lapping , and gear honing. Special Machining process; Electro discharge
machining, Electro Chemical grinding, electron beam and laser beam machining abrasive jet
machining. NC & GNC machine operations, Flexible manufacturing systems automated
guided vehicles, FMS layout, material handling system.
8. METROLOGY AND QUALITY CONTROL:- Precision instruments: Vernier, micrometer, slip
gauges, sine bars, comparators, Inter changeability, limit gauges. Profile projector, tool
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maker’s microscope, screw thread projector, measurement of surface finish, Testing
geometric accuracy of machine tools, Errors in threadpitch measurement, gear tooth errors
statistical quality control concept, use of control charts, Acceptance sampling, economic
aspects of quality control.
9. INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING:- Work study – techniques – Method study – objectives – basic
procedure – work measurement – objectives – basic procedure – production planning and
control – machine loading and scheduling – product sequencing – inventory control – E O Q
– quantity discounts – ABC Analysis – Plant layout – Product and Process layout material
handling systems – simplex method – Transportation model – Assignment model.
10. INDUSTRIAL MANAGEMENT:-The basic of management theory and practice – Planning –
The nature and purpose of Planning – The nature and purpose of Planning – Decision
making – Organising – Nature and purpose of organising – staffing – Nature and purpose of
staffing – Leading – Motivation – Leadership – controlling – Control techniques – Ensuring
effective managing.
Paper 2 - TNPSC Combined Engineering Services Exam General Studies Syllabus
TNPSC Combined Engineering Services Exam - Electrical and Instrumentation Engineering Paper 1 - www.tnpsc.gov.in
PAPER-I
Syllabus
[The existing syllabi for the subjects under Paper-I now (previously Paper -I and Paper –II)
have been clubbed together and constituted as a single syllabus]
ELECTRICAL & INSTRUMENTATION ENGINEERING
Degree Standard
PAPER-I Code No: 042
1. FUNDAMENTALS OF ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING Dc And Ac Series And Parallel Circuits -
Kirchhoffs Law - Network Graph - Matrix Representation - Solution Of Steady State, equations -
transients in AC networks - Network theorems, super position, reciprocity, Thevenin and
Norton's theorems, Maximum power transfer therorem, star delta transformation - frequency
response of RL, RC, RIC series and parallel circuits - solutions of balanced and unbalanced 3
phase circuits.
2. ELECTRICAL MACHINES Constructional features of DC Machines, emf equation and
characteristics of different types of DC generators - DC motor - torque equation - DC motor
characteristics - starters of DC motors speed control of DC motors - testing of DC motors -
alternators - different types - constructional features - emf equation - regulation of alternators by
different methods - phaseor diagram - expression for power developed as a funtion of torque
angle - synchronous motors - principle of operation - v and inverted v curves - starting methods
- stepper motors - principle of operation - polyphase induction motors - principle of operation
phasor diagram and equivalent circuit - starting and speed control - single phase ixluction motor
- principle of opetation and applications - transformers - principle of operation and construction
of types different of single phase and three phase transformers - regulation,efficiency and all
day efficiency.
3. CONTROL SYSTEMS Open loop and closed loop systems - mathematical modelling of physical
systems - electrical, mechanical, electro mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and thermal systems
- transfer function and state space modelling of these systems - block diagram representation
and signal flow graph - electrical analog - time response of simple system for implulse, step and
ramp type of inputs - solution of state equations - STM - time domain specifications - frequency
domain analysius - polar, inverse polar, bode - constant M and N circles and Nichols chart
frequency domain specifications - Routh-Hurwitz stability criterion - Nyquist stability criterion -
construction of root locus - determination of closed loop poles - transient response and stability
from root locus
4. GENERATION TRANSMISSION AND DISTRIBUTION Sources of energy - power plants -
hydroelectric - nuclear - thermal - layout - storage schemes - turbines - hydroelectric and steam
- interconnected systems - cost evaluation - nuclear reactors - fuel materials - coolant -
comparison and detection of different types of power plants - transmission lines - performance -
short and medium - corona - insulators - transmission towers - underground cables -
distrubution - feeders - distributors and service main - comparison of distribution system - radial
and ring distributors - calculation of voltages and distributors with concentrated and distributed
loads.
5. PROTECTION AND SWITCH GEARS Circuit breakers - Arc in oil - Arc interruption - theories -
current chopping - oil circuit breakers - air blast circuit breakers - vacum circuit breakers -
sulphur hexaflouride - circuit breakers - testing of circuit breakers - protective relays - functional
charactoristics of protective relays - operating principles of relays - overcurrent relays -
directional over current relays - the universal relay - torque equation - differntial relays - feeder
protection - distance protection - generator protection - protection of transformers - carrier
current protection - comparators - static relays - fuses and H.R.C.fuses for relays (the emphasis
must be on solid state devices).
6. BASIC ELECTRONICS Semi conductor diodes - zener diodes - transistors - FET's power
diodes - thyristors - photocell - photodiodes - power diodes - photo transistors,L.D.R.and
applications - rectifiers and voltage regulators - amplifiers - classification of amplifiers - power
amplifiers - wide b and amplifiers - oscillators - operational amplifiers - application of operational
amplifiers - Indusstrial timers - voltage regulators - Instruementation amplifiers - A to D and D to
A converteros - PLL - active filters.
7. DIGITAL TECHNIQUES Number systems used in Digital electronics -weighted binary codes -
non weighted codes - crror detection and correction,alpha numeric codes,BCD- development of
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Boolean algebra - truth fuctions - reading boolean expression - Boolean expansions and logic
diagrams - Minterms - tables and maps - solving digital probleme - Map reduction techniques -
sum of products from hybrid function - multiple out put minimizations - tabular minimisations -
sequential logic - flip/flops - digtal counter - ripple counter - logi c gates - mutliplexers,
demultiplexers and decoders , code converters - arithmetic funcrioons - shift registers - semi
conductormemory elements - PLA.
8. NETWORK ANALYSIS One port and two port networks - driving point impedance and
admittance of one port network - open circuit impedance and short circuit admittance of two port
network - transfer impedance and admittance - A,B,C,D parameters - impedence matching -
filters - character istic of ideal filters - low pase and High pass filters - attenuation and phase
shift - bandpass filter - elements of network synthesis - realiability of one port, hurwitz
polynomical positive real function - necessary and sufficient conditions for positive real function -
testing a positive real function proporties - synthesis of RL RC and LC driving point impedances.
9. ELECTRICAL MEASUREMENTS Measurement of voltage and current - permanent magnet
moving coil and moving ion meters - dynamometer type - thermocouple and rectifier typ;e
instrument of power and energy - dynamometer type wattmeter and induction type energy meter
- single phase and three phase - testing and calibration of energy meter - power factor meter -
magnetic measurement - ballistic galvanometer and fluxmeter - BH curve - permeability
measurement - current and voltage transformers - use of instrument transformers with
wattmeters - KVA and KVAR metrts - maximum demand indicators - Megger.
10. ELECTRONIC MEASUREMENTS BJT, FET and MOSFET voltmerters - solid state multimeter -
DMM - audio and Radio frequency signal generators - AM signal generator - function generator
- wave anlyzer - spectrum analyser - frequency measurement - measurement of period and time
- phase angle measurement - bridge type of measurements - recording instruments - display
instruments - general purpose oscilloscope - multitrace display - digital storage - sampling
oscilloscope - sychroscope.
PAPER -II
1. MEASUREMENT SCIENCE Static characteristics of measuring instruments - accuracy,
precision snesitivity,non-linerarity, hysteresis - dynamic characteristics - I order and II order
instruments - Standards andcalibration - errors and error analysis.
2. TRANSDUCERS Variable resistance transducers - potentiometer, strain gauge RTD,
thermistor, hygrometer - Variable inductance transducers - LVDT - variablpe relectance
accelerometer - variable capacitance tranaducers for differential pressure, sound and thickness
measurement - piezoelectric transducer - smart tranaducors.
3. MECHANICAL MEASUREMENTS Characteristics of instruments for measurement of
displacement, velocity, acceleration, force, torque and vibration.
4. INDUSTRIAL INSTRUMENTS Temperature measurement - thermocouples, cold-junction
compensation for thermocouple, radiation and optical pyrometers - pressure measurements -
bourdon gauge, bellows, diaphragme, differential pressure transmitter, vacum gauges, melead
gauge, prani gauge - flow measurement - office meter, venturimeter, electro magnetic flow
meter, ultrasonic flow meter, rotameter positive displacement meters, mass flow meters.
5. ANALYTICAL INSTRUMENTS Measurement of PH,viscosity and density - Gas chromatography
- UV and IR spectrophotometers, single beam and dual beam spectrophotometers.
6. PROCESS CONTROL Basic control actions - on - off, P, I , D, P + I , P + D and p + I + D control
actions - electronic and pneumatic controllers - feed forward control, ratio control and cascade
control - control valves - computer control of process - z transforms.
7. BIO MEDICAL INSTRUMENTS Measurement of biological signals - ECG,EEG, EMG - blood
pressure and blood flow measurements - defibrillators - pace maker.
8. TELEMETRY Wired telemetry - Radio telemetry - analog modulation - time division multiplexing
and frequency division multiplexing - PAM and FM transmitters - digital modalation - PCM
transmitters - Demultiplexing - receivers - fibre optic transmitters and receivers.
9. MICRO PROCESSORS AND MICRO CONTROLLERS 8 bit microprocessors - 8085 and z80 -
Architecture, programming and interface devices - 16 bit microprocessor 8088 - Micro
controllers, 8031 and 8051 Microprocessor based instruments.
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10. LOGIC AND DISTRIBUTED CONTROL Direct digital control - supervisory control - SCADA -
programmable logic control - I/o module, PLC programming, ladder diagram - distributed control
system - configuration, operator station, displays, communication in DCS ,protocols, field bus.
Paper 2 - TNPSC Combined Engineering Services Exam General Studies Syllabus
Syllabus
[The existing syllabi for the subjects under Paper-I now (previously Paper -I and Paper –II)
have been clubbed together and constituted as a single syllabus]
ELECTRICAL & INSTRUMENTATION ENGINEERING
Degree Standard
PAPER-I Code No: 042
1. FUNDAMENTALS OF ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING Dc And Ac Series And Parallel Circuits -
Kirchhoffs Law - Network Graph - Matrix Representation - Solution Of Steady State, equations -
transients in AC networks - Network theorems, super position, reciprocity, Thevenin and
Norton's theorems, Maximum power transfer therorem, star delta transformation - frequency
response of RL, RC, RIC series and parallel circuits - solutions of balanced and unbalanced 3
phase circuits.
2. ELECTRICAL MACHINES Constructional features of DC Machines, emf equation and
characteristics of different types of DC generators - DC motor - torque equation - DC motor
characteristics - starters of DC motors speed control of DC motors - testing of DC motors -
alternators - different types - constructional features - emf equation - regulation of alternators by
different methods - phaseor diagram - expression for power developed as a funtion of torque
angle - synchronous motors - principle of operation - v and inverted v curves - starting methods
- stepper motors - principle of operation - polyphase induction motors - principle of operation
phasor diagram and equivalent circuit - starting and speed control - single phase ixluction motor
- principle of opetation and applications - transformers - principle of operation and construction
of types different of single phase and three phase transformers - regulation,efficiency and all
day efficiency.
3. CONTROL SYSTEMS Open loop and closed loop systems - mathematical modelling of physical
systems - electrical, mechanical, electro mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and thermal systems
- transfer function and state space modelling of these systems - block diagram representation
and signal flow graph - electrical analog - time response of simple system for implulse, step and
ramp type of inputs - solution of state equations - STM - time domain specifications - frequency
domain analysius - polar, inverse polar, bode - constant M and N circles and Nichols chart
frequency domain specifications - Routh-Hurwitz stability criterion - Nyquist stability criterion -
construction of root locus - determination of closed loop poles - transient response and stability
from root locus
4. GENERATION TRANSMISSION AND DISTRIBUTION Sources of energy - power plants -
hydroelectric - nuclear - thermal - layout - storage schemes - turbines - hydroelectric and steam
- interconnected systems - cost evaluation - nuclear reactors - fuel materials - coolant -
comparison and detection of different types of power plants - transmission lines - performance -
short and medium - corona - insulators - transmission towers - underground cables -
distrubution - feeders - distributors and service main - comparison of distribution system - radial
and ring distributors - calculation of voltages and distributors with concentrated and distributed
loads.
5. PROTECTION AND SWITCH GEARS Circuit breakers - Arc in oil - Arc interruption - theories -
current chopping - oil circuit breakers - air blast circuit breakers - vacum circuit breakers -
sulphur hexaflouride - circuit breakers - testing of circuit breakers - protective relays - functional
charactoristics of protective relays - operating principles of relays - overcurrent relays -
directional over current relays - the universal relay - torque equation - differntial relays - feeder
protection - distance protection - generator protection - protection of transformers - carrier
current protection - comparators - static relays - fuses and H.R.C.fuses for relays (the emphasis
must be on solid state devices).
6. BASIC ELECTRONICS Semi conductor diodes - zener diodes - transistors - FET's power
diodes - thyristors - photocell - photodiodes - power diodes - photo transistors,L.D.R.and
applications - rectifiers and voltage regulators - amplifiers - classification of amplifiers - power
amplifiers - wide b and amplifiers - oscillators - operational amplifiers - application of operational
amplifiers - Indusstrial timers - voltage regulators - Instruementation amplifiers - A to D and D to
A converteros - PLL - active filters.
7. DIGITAL TECHNIQUES Number systems used in Digital electronics -weighted binary codes -
non weighted codes - crror detection and correction,alpha numeric codes,BCD- development of
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Boolean algebra - truth fuctions - reading boolean expression - Boolean expansions and logic
diagrams - Minterms - tables and maps - solving digital probleme - Map reduction techniques -
sum of products from hybrid function - multiple out put minimizations - tabular minimisations -
sequential logic - flip/flops - digtal counter - ripple counter - logi c gates - mutliplexers,
demultiplexers and decoders , code converters - arithmetic funcrioons - shift registers - semi
conductormemory elements - PLA.
8. NETWORK ANALYSIS One port and two port networks - driving point impedance and
admittance of one port network - open circuit impedance and short circuit admittance of two port
network - transfer impedance and admittance - A,B,C,D parameters - impedence matching -
filters - character istic of ideal filters - low pase and High pass filters - attenuation and phase
shift - bandpass filter - elements of network synthesis - realiability of one port, hurwitz
polynomical positive real function - necessary and sufficient conditions for positive real function -
testing a positive real function proporties - synthesis of RL RC and LC driving point impedances.
9. ELECTRICAL MEASUREMENTS Measurement of voltage and current - permanent magnet
moving coil and moving ion meters - dynamometer type - thermocouple and rectifier typ;e
instrument of power and energy - dynamometer type wattmeter and induction type energy meter
- single phase and three phase - testing and calibration of energy meter - power factor meter -
magnetic measurement - ballistic galvanometer and fluxmeter - BH curve - permeability
measurement - current and voltage transformers - use of instrument transformers with
wattmeters - KVA and KVAR metrts - maximum demand indicators - Megger.
10. ELECTRONIC MEASUREMENTS BJT, FET and MOSFET voltmerters - solid state multimeter -
DMM - audio and Radio frequency signal generators - AM signal generator - function generator
- wave anlyzer - spectrum analyser - frequency measurement - measurement of period and time
- phase angle measurement - bridge type of measurements - recording instruments - display
instruments - general purpose oscilloscope - multitrace display - digital storage - sampling
oscilloscope - sychroscope.
PAPER -II
1. MEASUREMENT SCIENCE Static characteristics of measuring instruments - accuracy,
precision snesitivity,non-linerarity, hysteresis - dynamic characteristics - I order and II order
instruments - Standards andcalibration - errors and error analysis.
2. TRANSDUCERS Variable resistance transducers - potentiometer, strain gauge RTD,
thermistor, hygrometer - Variable inductance transducers - LVDT - variablpe relectance
accelerometer - variable capacitance tranaducers for differential pressure, sound and thickness
measurement - piezoelectric transducer - smart tranaducors.
3. MECHANICAL MEASUREMENTS Characteristics of instruments for measurement of
displacement, velocity, acceleration, force, torque and vibration.
4. INDUSTRIAL INSTRUMENTS Temperature measurement - thermocouples, cold-junction
compensation for thermocouple, radiation and optical pyrometers - pressure measurements -
bourdon gauge, bellows, diaphragme, differential pressure transmitter, vacum gauges, melead
gauge, prani gauge - flow measurement - office meter, venturimeter, electro magnetic flow
meter, ultrasonic flow meter, rotameter positive displacement meters, mass flow meters.
5. ANALYTICAL INSTRUMENTS Measurement of PH,viscosity and density - Gas chromatography
- UV and IR spectrophotometers, single beam and dual beam spectrophotometers.
6. PROCESS CONTROL Basic control actions - on - off, P, I , D, P + I , P + D and p + I + D control
actions - electronic and pneumatic controllers - feed forward control, ratio control and cascade
control - control valves - computer control of process - z transforms.
7. BIO MEDICAL INSTRUMENTS Measurement of biological signals - ECG,EEG, EMG - blood
pressure and blood flow measurements - defibrillators - pace maker.
8. TELEMETRY Wired telemetry - Radio telemetry - analog modulation - time division multiplexing
and frequency division multiplexing - PAM and FM transmitters - digital modalation - PCM
transmitters - Demultiplexing - receivers - fibre optic transmitters and receivers.
9. MICRO PROCESSORS AND MICRO CONTROLLERS 8 bit microprocessors - 8085 and z80 -
Architecture, programming and interface devices - 16 bit microprocessor 8088 - Micro
controllers, 8031 and 8051 Microprocessor based instruments.
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10. LOGIC AND DISTRIBUTED CONTROL Direct digital control - supervisory control - SCADA -
programmable logic control - I/o module, PLC programming, ladder diagram - distributed control
system - configuration, operator station, displays, communication in DCS ,protocols, field bus.
Paper 2 - TNPSC Combined Engineering Services Exam General Studies Syllabus
TNPSC Combined Engineering Services Exam - Civil Engineering Paper 1 - www.tnpsc.gov.in
PAPER-I
Syllabus
[The existing syllabi for the subjects under Paper-I now (previously Paper -I and Paper –II)
have been clubbed together and constituted as a single syllabus]
CIVIL ENGINEERING
Degree Standard
PAPER-I Code No: 029
UNIT I
CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS Engineering Properties uses and tests for stones and bricks lime -
sources, types and properties - cement - composition, tests, specifications, properties - types of
cements and admixtures. Miscelklaneous materials - Glass, Rubber Plastics and materials for
acoustics and insulation.
UNIT II
CONSTRUCTION PRACTICE Stone Masonry - Classification, construction details and supervision -
Brick Masonny - bonds - Damp proof courses - construction details of wails and arches. Shoring,
scaffolding, underpinning. Floor finishes and roof coverings. Stairs and stair cases - Layout - types -
suitability, Doors, Windows and ventilators Types - Selection, Fire resistant structure.
UNIT III
ENGINEERING SURVEY Levelling - Types - LS and CS contouring calculation of areas and volume
Theodoite survey - Traversing - Heights and Distances Techeemetry - Modern surveying
instruments. Selting out of curves Permanent adjustments of levels and theodelites.
UNIT IV
ESTIMATING AND COSTING Types of estimates - Writing technical specifications and tender
documents. Types of contracts - terms and conditions conflicts and arbitration - Rate Analysis -
schedule of rates Valuation and Rent fixation.
UNIT V
STRENGTH OF MATERIALS Stresses and strains - Elastic constants, - shear and tension
compound strees principal stresses and planes Theeries of failure. Theory of simple pending - shear
stress - distribution in beams Deflection of beams Strain energy in elastic deformation, impact
fatigue and creep.
UNIT VI
THEORY OF STRUCTURES Proposed cantilever and fixed beams Continueous beams - Theorem
of three moments - portal frames - moment distribution method - Colomns - short & long columns,
unsymmetrical sections. Euler`s theory - critical leads for different end conditions Analyusis of
arches - Eddy`s theorem - suspension bridges /moving leads - influence lines. Domes and Retaining
walls - stabilityh conditions - checking.
UNIT VII
SOIL MECHANICS Site Investigation and Soil sampling - classification of soil Engineering properties
of soil - SPT and its interpretation soil - Water interaction - permeability, seepage shear strength of
soils - Determination of C and V Stress distribution in soils - Boussinesq`s and Wester - gaard`s.
Theory of consolidation - consolidation test. compaction of soils - Meisture density relationship -
stability of slopes analysis.
UNIT VIII
FOUNDATION ENGINEERING Shallow Foundations Bearing capacity Theory - Settlement analysis
Methods of improving - bearing capacity and minimising settlement - Types of footings - Design
principles mat foundations. Deep foundations - Piles - Static and Dynamic formulac - Pile cap -
group of piles - pile lead test. Retaining walls - Earth pressure theories.
UNIT IX
WATER SUPPLY & TREATMENT Estimation of water resources - Ground water hydraulics for
ecasting demand hydraulics. Forecasting demand - Impurities of water - physical, chemical and
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bacterielogical analysis - water bern diseases - pumping and gravity schemes - Water treatment
plants chlorination.
UNIT X
SEWAGE TREATMENT & POLLUTION CONTROL Disposal of sanitary sewage - sewer systems -
design flow for separate, sterm and combined systems - sewer design sewer Appurtenances -
Seweage pumping - Types of pumps. Sewage Treatment primary , secondry and tertiary levels
plants - Sludge treatment and disposal Industrial watches Rural sanitation - Air pollution - Solid
waste management.
PAPER -II
UNIT I
CONCRETE TECHNOLONY RC Tests on cement and aggregates - High grade cements High
strength concrete Testing of fresh and hardend concrete - Non destructive testing - Concrete mix
design - IS method quality control - cetering and shuttering sheet piles - slips and moving forms.
Coincrete hollow block masonry Construction joints.
UNIT II
DESIGN OF R.C. ELEMENTS Methods of design of concrete members. Limit state and working
stress design Design of flexural members. Design of singly and doubly reinforced rectangular and
flanged Design of slabs and columns R.C. footings
UNIT III
MISCELLANEOUS STRUCTURES Steel structures - welded connections - Design of tension and
compression members - trusses Design of purlins - Design of steel columns & beams. Design and
construction of prestressed concrete beams - Design of masonry Chimneys and stacks.
UNIT IV
WATER RESOURCES ENGINEERING Water Resources in Tamil Nadu Water Resource Planning .
Master Plan for water. Water budget & Development Plan. Reservoir planning & Management.
Flood control. Chennel improvement Land Management.
UNIT V
IRRIGATION ENGINEERING Soil Plant Water Relationship - Water requirement of crops - Irrigation
methods. Irrigation efficiencies. Water logging & consequences - Salinity & alkalinity. Reclamation.
Head works and distribution works. Cross drainage works.
UNIT VI
TRAFFIC ENGINEERING Traffic Engineering and Traffic surveys - Intersections, road signals and
markings - grade separations - parking & traffic control - Traffic regulation & safety. Accident
investigation - measures for accident reduction. Traffic Management
UNIT VII
HIGHWAY ENGINEERING Highway planning in India - Road classification - Geometric design of
highways. Construction of Earth WBM, bituminous and concrete roads - Design of flexible and rigid
pavements. Design of joints in cement concrete roads - Drainage of roads - Maintenance of Roads.
UNIT VIII
RAILWAYS AIRPORTS AND HARBOURS Details of components of permanent way - geometric
design - points & croissing - signalling Interlocking and level crossings. Airport planning Components
of Airport - Site selection - Airport zonin g - planning of terminal buildings. Harbours & Ports - types -
com ponents & their functions - Layout of a harbour - Docks - Wet and dry - Break waters.
UNIT IX
PROJECT MANAGEMENT Construction Management - Inportance and scope. Construction
planning scheduling and monitoring - Cost control Quality control and inspection Network analysis
by CPM and PERT - Determination of Critical path & floats - Project Management using CPM/PERT
UNIT X
COMPUTER APPLICATIONS Types of computers - conponents of moder computer systems -
Office Automation - Word processing, spread sheets and database management - Developing Flow
charts for solving Engineering problems - Computer Aided Design and drafting - Advantages of
Computer Aided drafting over traditional drafcting - Developing 2D, 3D drawings and solid
modelling.
Paper 2 - TNPSC Combined Engineering Services Exam General Studies Syllabus
Syllabus
[The existing syllabi for the subjects under Paper-I now (previously Paper -I and Paper –II)
have been clubbed together and constituted as a single syllabus]
CIVIL ENGINEERING
Degree Standard
PAPER-I Code No: 029
UNIT I
CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS Engineering Properties uses and tests for stones and bricks lime -
sources, types and properties - cement - composition, tests, specifications, properties - types of
cements and admixtures. Miscelklaneous materials - Glass, Rubber Plastics and materials for
acoustics and insulation.
UNIT II
CONSTRUCTION PRACTICE Stone Masonry - Classification, construction details and supervision -
Brick Masonny - bonds - Damp proof courses - construction details of wails and arches. Shoring,
scaffolding, underpinning. Floor finishes and roof coverings. Stairs and stair cases - Layout - types -
suitability, Doors, Windows and ventilators Types - Selection, Fire resistant structure.
UNIT III
ENGINEERING SURVEY Levelling - Types - LS and CS contouring calculation of areas and volume
Theodoite survey - Traversing - Heights and Distances Techeemetry - Modern surveying
instruments. Selting out of curves Permanent adjustments of levels and theodelites.
UNIT IV
ESTIMATING AND COSTING Types of estimates - Writing technical specifications and tender
documents. Types of contracts - terms and conditions conflicts and arbitration - Rate Analysis -
schedule of rates Valuation and Rent fixation.
UNIT V
STRENGTH OF MATERIALS Stresses and strains - Elastic constants, - shear and tension
compound strees principal stresses and planes Theeries of failure. Theory of simple pending - shear
stress - distribution in beams Deflection of beams Strain energy in elastic deformation, impact
fatigue and creep.
UNIT VI
THEORY OF STRUCTURES Proposed cantilever and fixed beams Continueous beams - Theorem
of three moments - portal frames - moment distribution method - Colomns - short & long columns,
unsymmetrical sections. Euler`s theory - critical leads for different end conditions Analyusis of
arches - Eddy`s theorem - suspension bridges /moving leads - influence lines. Domes and Retaining
walls - stabilityh conditions - checking.
UNIT VII
SOIL MECHANICS Site Investigation and Soil sampling - classification of soil Engineering properties
of soil - SPT and its interpretation soil - Water interaction - permeability, seepage shear strength of
soils - Determination of C and V Stress distribution in soils - Boussinesq`s and Wester - gaard`s.
Theory of consolidation - consolidation test. compaction of soils - Meisture density relationship -
stability of slopes analysis.
UNIT VIII
FOUNDATION ENGINEERING Shallow Foundations Bearing capacity Theory - Settlement analysis
Methods of improving - bearing capacity and minimising settlement - Types of footings - Design
principles mat foundations. Deep foundations - Piles - Static and Dynamic formulac - Pile cap -
group of piles - pile lead test. Retaining walls - Earth pressure theories.
UNIT IX
WATER SUPPLY & TREATMENT Estimation of water resources - Ground water hydraulics for
ecasting demand hydraulics. Forecasting demand - Impurities of water - physical, chemical and
11
bacterielogical analysis - water bern diseases - pumping and gravity schemes - Water treatment
plants chlorination.
UNIT X
SEWAGE TREATMENT & POLLUTION CONTROL Disposal of sanitary sewage - sewer systems -
design flow for separate, sterm and combined systems - sewer design sewer Appurtenances -
Seweage pumping - Types of pumps. Sewage Treatment primary , secondry and tertiary levels
plants - Sludge treatment and disposal Industrial watches Rural sanitation - Air pollution - Solid
waste management.
PAPER -II
UNIT I
CONCRETE TECHNOLONY RC Tests on cement and aggregates - High grade cements High
strength concrete Testing of fresh and hardend concrete - Non destructive testing - Concrete mix
design - IS method quality control - cetering and shuttering sheet piles - slips and moving forms.
Coincrete hollow block masonry Construction joints.
UNIT II
DESIGN OF R.C. ELEMENTS Methods of design of concrete members. Limit state and working
stress design Design of flexural members. Design of singly and doubly reinforced rectangular and
flanged Design of slabs and columns R.C. footings
UNIT III
MISCELLANEOUS STRUCTURES Steel structures - welded connections - Design of tension and
compression members - trusses Design of purlins - Design of steel columns & beams. Design and
construction of prestressed concrete beams - Design of masonry Chimneys and stacks.
UNIT IV
WATER RESOURCES ENGINEERING Water Resources in Tamil Nadu Water Resource Planning .
Master Plan for water. Water budget & Development Plan. Reservoir planning & Management.
Flood control. Chennel improvement Land Management.
UNIT V
IRRIGATION ENGINEERING Soil Plant Water Relationship - Water requirement of crops - Irrigation
methods. Irrigation efficiencies. Water logging & consequences - Salinity & alkalinity. Reclamation.
Head works and distribution works. Cross drainage works.
UNIT VI
TRAFFIC ENGINEERING Traffic Engineering and Traffic surveys - Intersections, road signals and
markings - grade separations - parking & traffic control - Traffic regulation & safety. Accident
investigation - measures for accident reduction. Traffic Management
UNIT VII
HIGHWAY ENGINEERING Highway planning in India - Road classification - Geometric design of
highways. Construction of Earth WBM, bituminous and concrete roads - Design of flexible and rigid
pavements. Design of joints in cement concrete roads - Drainage of roads - Maintenance of Roads.
UNIT VIII
RAILWAYS AIRPORTS AND HARBOURS Details of components of permanent way - geometric
design - points & croissing - signalling Interlocking and level crossings. Airport planning Components
of Airport - Site selection - Airport zonin g - planning of terminal buildings. Harbours & Ports - types -
com ponents & their functions - Layout of a harbour - Docks - Wet and dry - Break waters.
UNIT IX
PROJECT MANAGEMENT Construction Management - Inportance and scope. Construction
planning scheduling and monitoring - Cost control Quality control and inspection Network analysis
by CPM and PERT - Determination of Critical path & floats - Project Management using CPM/PERT
UNIT X
COMPUTER APPLICATIONS Types of computers - conponents of moder computer systems -
Office Automation - Word processing, spread sheets and database management - Developing Flow
charts for solving Engineering problems - Computer Aided Design and drafting - Advantages of
Computer Aided drafting over traditional drafcting - Developing 2D, 3D drawings and solid
modelling.
Paper 2 - TNPSC Combined Engineering Services Exam General Studies Syllabus
Saturday, April 26
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TNPSC Combined Engineering Services Exam - General Studies Syllabus Paper 2, Study Material Download
PAPER-II GENERAL STUDIES Degree Standard
TNPSC General Studies/ General Knowledge Book List
Unit-I General science :
Physics Universe-General Scientific laws-Scientific instruments-Inventions and discoveries-National scientific laboratories-Science glossary-Mechanics and properties of matter-Physical quantities, standards and units-Force, motion and energy-Electricity and Magnetism, Electronics and Communication -Heat, light and sound-Atomic and nuclear physics-Solid State Physics – Spectroscopy- Geophysics - Astronomy and space science
Chemistry Elements and Compounds-Acids, bases and salts-Oxidation and reduction-Chemistry of ores and metals-Carbon, nitrogen and their compounds-Fertilizers, pesticides, insecticides- Biochemistry and biotechnology-Electrochemistry-Polymers and plastics
Botany-Main Concepts of life science-The cell-basic unit of life-Classification of living organism- Nutrition and dietetics-Respiration-Excretion of metabolic waste-Bio-communication.
Zoology-Blood and blood circulation-Endocrine system-Reproductive system-Genetics the science of heredity-Environment, ecology, health and hygiene, Bio- diversity and its conservation-Human diseases-Communicable diseases and non- communicable diseases- prevention and remedies- Alcoholism and drug abuse-Animals, plants and human life
Unit- II. Current Events
History--Latest diary of events – National--National symbols-Profile of States-Defence, national security and terrorism-World organizations-pacts and summits-Eminent persons & places in news- Sports & games-Books & authors -Awards & honours-Cultural panorama-Latest historical events-- India and its neighbours-- Latest terminology- Appointments-who is who?
Political Science-1. India’s foreign policy-2. Latest court verdicts – public opinion-3. Problems in conduct of public elections-4. Political parties and political system in India-5. Public awareness & General administration-6. Role of Voluntary organizations & Govt.,-7. Welfare oriented govt. schemes, their utility
Geography Geographical landmarks-Policy on environment and ecology—
Economics--Current socio-economic problems-New economic policy & govt. sector
Science-Latest inventions on science & technology-Latest discoveries in Health Science-Mass
media & communication.
Unit-III. Geography
Earth and Universe-Solar system-Atmosphere hydrosphere, lithosphere-Monsoon, rainfall, weather and climate-Water resources --- rivers in India-Soil, minerals & natural resources-Natural vegetation- Forest & wildlife-Agricultural pattern, livestock & fisheries-Transport including Surface transport & communication-Social geography – population-density and distribution-Natural calamities – disaster management-Climate change - impact and consequences - mitigation measures-Pollution Control.
Unit-IV. History and culture of India
Pre-historic events--Indus valley civilization-Vedic, Aryan and Sangam age-Maurya dynasty- Buddhism and Jainism-Guptas, Delhi Sultans, Mughals and Marathas-Age of Vijayanagaram and the bahmanis-South Indian history-Culture and Heritage of Tamil people-Advent of European invasion-Expansion and consolidation of British rule-Effect of British rule on socio-economic factors- Social reforms and religious movements-India since independence-Characteristics of Indian culture- Unity in diversity –race, colour, language, custom-India-as secular state-Organizations for fine arts, dance, drama, music-Growth of rationalist, Dravidian movement in TN-Political parties and populist schemes- Prominent personalities in the various spheres – Arts, Science, literature and Philosophy – Mother Teresa, Swami Vivekananda, Pandit Ravishankar , M.S.Subbulakshmi, Rukmani Arundel and J.Krishnamoorthy etc.
Unit-V Indian Polity
Constitution of India-. Preamble to the constitution- Salient features of constitution- Union, State and territory- Citizenship-rights amend duties- Fundamental rights- Fundamental duties- Human rights charter- Union legislature – Parliament- State executive- State Legislature – assembly- Status of Jammu & Kashmir- Local government – panchayat raj – Tamil Nadu- Judiciary in India – Rule of law/Due process of law- Indian federalism – center – state relations-. Emergency provisions- Civil services in India- Administrative challenges in a welfare state- Complexities of district administration- Elections - Election Commission Union and State. Official language and Schedule-VIIIAmendments to constitution- Schedules to constitution-. Administrative reforms & tribunals- Corruption in public life- Anti-corruption measures – Central Vigilance Commission, lok-adalats, Ombudsman, - Comptroller and Auditor General of India- Right to information - Central and State Commission- Empowerment of women- Voluntary organizations and public grievances Redressal- Consumer protection forms
Unit- VI. Indian economy
Nature of Indian economy-Need for economic planning-Five-year plan models-an assessment-Land reforms & agriculture-Application of science in agriculture Industrial growth-Capital formation and investment-Role of public sector & disinvestment-Development of infrastructure- National income- Public finance & fiscal policy- Price policy & public distribution- Banking, money & monetary policy- Role of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI)- WTO-globalization & privatization- Rural welfare oriented programmes- Social sector problems – population, education, health, employment, poverty-HRD – sustainable economic growth- Economic trends in Tamil Nadu -Energy Different sources and development- Finance Commission -Planning Commission- National Development Council
Unit-VII. Indian national movement
National renaissance-Early uprising against British rule-1857 Revolt- Indian National Congress- Emergence of national leaders-Gandhi, Nehru, Tagore, Nethaji -Growth of militant movements - Different modes of agitations-Era of different Acts & Pacts-World war & final phase struggle- Communalism led to partition-Role of Tamil Nadu in freedom struggle - Rajaji, VOC, Periyar, Bharathiar & Others-Birth of political parties /political system in India since independence-
Unit-VIII. APTITUDE AND MENTAL ABILITY TESTS
Conversion of information to data-Collection, compilation and presentation of data - Tables, graphs, diagrams-Parametric representation of data-Analytical interpretation of data -Simplification- Percentage-Highest Common Factor (HCF)-Lowest Common Multiple (LCM)-Ratio and Proportion- Simple interest-Compound interest-Area-Volume-Time and Work-Behavioral ability -Basic terms, Communications in information technology-Application of Information and Communication Technology (ICT)- Decision making and problem solving-Logical Reasoning-Puzzles-Dice-Visual Reasoning-Alpha numeric Reasoning-Number Series-Logical Number/Alphabetical/Diagrammatic Sequences-
TNPSC General Studies/ General Knowledge Book List
PAPER-II GENERAL STUDIES Degree Standard
TNPSC General Studies/ General Knowledge Book List
Unit-I General science :
Physics Universe-General Scientific laws-Scientific instruments-Inventions and discoveries-National scientific laboratories-Science glossary-Mechanics and properties of matter-Physical quantities, standards and units-Force, motion and energy-Electricity and Magnetism, Electronics and Communication -Heat, light and sound-Atomic and nuclear physics-Solid State Physics – Spectroscopy- Geophysics - Astronomy and space science
Chemistry Elements and Compounds-Acids, bases and salts-Oxidation and reduction-Chemistry of ores and metals-Carbon, nitrogen and their compounds-Fertilizers, pesticides, insecticides- Biochemistry and biotechnology-Electrochemistry-Polymers and plastics
Botany-Main Concepts of life science-The cell-basic unit of life-Classification of living organism- Nutrition and dietetics-Respiration-Excretion of metabolic waste-Bio-communication.
Zoology-Blood and blood circulation-Endocrine system-Reproductive system-Genetics the science of heredity-Environment, ecology, health and hygiene, Bio- diversity and its conservation-Human diseases-Communicable diseases and non- communicable diseases- prevention and remedies- Alcoholism and drug abuse-Animals, plants and human life
Unit- II. Current Events
History--Latest diary of events – National--National symbols-Profile of States-Defence, national security and terrorism-World organizations-pacts and summits-Eminent persons & places in news- Sports & games-Books & authors -Awards & honours-Cultural panorama-Latest historical events-- India and its neighbours-- Latest terminology- Appointments-who is who?
Political Science-1. India’s foreign policy-2. Latest court verdicts – public opinion-3. Problems in conduct of public elections-4. Political parties and political system in India-5. Public awareness & General administration-6. Role of Voluntary organizations & Govt.,-7. Welfare oriented govt. schemes, their utility
Geography Geographical landmarks-Policy on environment and ecology—
Economics--Current socio-economic problems-New economic policy & govt. sector
Science-Latest inventions on science & technology-Latest discoveries in Health Science-Mass
media & communication.
Unit-III. Geography
Earth and Universe-Solar system-Atmosphere hydrosphere, lithosphere-Monsoon, rainfall, weather and climate-Water resources --- rivers in India-Soil, minerals & natural resources-Natural vegetation- Forest & wildlife-Agricultural pattern, livestock & fisheries-Transport including Surface transport & communication-Social geography – population-density and distribution-Natural calamities – disaster management-Climate change - impact and consequences - mitigation measures-Pollution Control.
Unit-IV. History and culture of India
Pre-historic events--Indus valley civilization-Vedic, Aryan and Sangam age-Maurya dynasty- Buddhism and Jainism-Guptas, Delhi Sultans, Mughals and Marathas-Age of Vijayanagaram and the bahmanis-South Indian history-Culture and Heritage of Tamil people-Advent of European invasion-Expansion and consolidation of British rule-Effect of British rule on socio-economic factors- Social reforms and religious movements-India since independence-Characteristics of Indian culture- Unity in diversity –race, colour, language, custom-India-as secular state-Organizations for fine arts, dance, drama, music-Growth of rationalist, Dravidian movement in TN-Political parties and populist schemes- Prominent personalities in the various spheres – Arts, Science, literature and Philosophy – Mother Teresa, Swami Vivekananda, Pandit Ravishankar , M.S.Subbulakshmi, Rukmani Arundel and J.Krishnamoorthy etc.
Unit-V Indian Polity
Constitution of India-. Preamble to the constitution- Salient features of constitution- Union, State and territory- Citizenship-rights amend duties- Fundamental rights- Fundamental duties- Human rights charter- Union legislature – Parliament- State executive- State Legislature – assembly- Status of Jammu & Kashmir- Local government – panchayat raj – Tamil Nadu- Judiciary in India – Rule of law/Due process of law- Indian federalism – center – state relations-. Emergency provisions- Civil services in India- Administrative challenges in a welfare state- Complexities of district administration- Elections - Election Commission Union and State. Official language and Schedule-VIIIAmendments to constitution- Schedules to constitution-. Administrative reforms & tribunals- Corruption in public life- Anti-corruption measures – Central Vigilance Commission, lok-adalats, Ombudsman, - Comptroller and Auditor General of India- Right to information - Central and State Commission- Empowerment of women- Voluntary organizations and public grievances Redressal- Consumer protection forms
Unit- VI. Indian economy
Nature of Indian economy-Need for economic planning-Five-year plan models-an assessment-Land reforms & agriculture-Application of science in agriculture Industrial growth-Capital formation and investment-Role of public sector & disinvestment-Development of infrastructure- National income- Public finance & fiscal policy- Price policy & public distribution- Banking, money & monetary policy- Role of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI)- WTO-globalization & privatization- Rural welfare oriented programmes- Social sector problems – population, education, health, employment, poverty-HRD – sustainable economic growth- Economic trends in Tamil Nadu -Energy Different sources and development- Finance Commission -Planning Commission- National Development Council
Unit-VII. Indian national movement
National renaissance-Early uprising against British rule-1857 Revolt- Indian National Congress- Emergence of national leaders-Gandhi, Nehru, Tagore, Nethaji -Growth of militant movements - Different modes of agitations-Era of different Acts & Pacts-World war & final phase struggle- Communalism led to partition-Role of Tamil Nadu in freedom struggle - Rajaji, VOC, Periyar, Bharathiar & Others-Birth of political parties /political system in India since independence-
Unit-VIII. APTITUDE AND MENTAL ABILITY TESTS
Conversion of information to data-Collection, compilation and presentation of data - Tables, graphs, diagrams-Parametric representation of data-Analytical interpretation of data -Simplification- Percentage-Highest Common Factor (HCF)-Lowest Common Multiple (LCM)-Ratio and Proportion- Simple interest-Compound interest-Area-Volume-Time and Work-Behavioral ability -Basic terms, Communications in information technology-Application of Information and Communication Technology (ICT)- Decision making and problem solving-Logical Reasoning-Puzzles-Dice-Visual Reasoning-Alpha numeric Reasoning-Number Series-Logical Number/Alphabetical/Diagrammatic Sequences-
TNPSC General Studies/ General Knowledge Book List
Friday, April 25
Aptitude: Percentage Problem Tricks for Competitive Exams
Percentages
A good thing about percentage is that you don't need to learn any difficult formulas. For most of the problems you need to do a simple multiplication to get the result.
Very few problems are asked directly from Percentage type.
Usually the percentage based problems are asked from the Profit - Loss, Distance - Time and other Sections (These topics will be covered in our upcoming tutorials).
Percentage in simple terms is the number out of 100 or value per 100.
Type 1: Finding the percentage of one item from a number of Items
In this problem
A good thing about percentage is that you don't need to learn any difficult formulas. For most of the problems you need to do a simple multiplication to get the result.
Very few problems are asked directly from Percentage type.
For example: Let A=50, B=100. What percentage is A of B ?
Usually the percentage based problems are asked from the Profit - Loss, Distance - Time and other Sections (These topics will be covered in our upcoming tutorials).
For example: A table is sold for Rs. 414 at a profit of 15%. How much did it cost?[TNPSC Group 2 2013 Question]So it is also important to have a little knowledge about these sections too to solve a percentage based problem without any confusions.
Percentage in simple terms is the number out of 100 or value per 100.
Type 1: Finding the percentage of one item from a number of Items
In a class room of 150 students, 50 students were present. find the percentage of students present and absent respectively?To find the percentage, keep the total number in the denominator and the required number in the numerator and multiply it with 100.
In this problem
Percentage = (Numerator/Denominator)x100 = (required number/total number)x 100
Percentage of Students present = (50/150) x 100 = 33.33%
Percentage of Students Absent = (100/150) x 100 = 66.66%Do it yourself Problems:
1. An Automobile company produces both two wheeler and Four Wheeler vehicles. The number of two wheeler produced in one month is 320 out of the total 1000 vehicles. Find the percentage of number of Four Wheeler vehicles produced?Type 2: Finding the Number or Value from the number of Items for the given Percentage.
In a class room of 160 students, 75% of the students were present. find the number of students present and absent respectively?
Number = (required percentage / 100) x Total Number
Number of Students Present = (75/100) x 160 = 120
Number of Students Absent = (25/100) x 160 = 40