1st Stage CBT (Common for all notified posts of this CEN)
Duration : 90 minutes (120 Minutes for eligible PwBD candidates accompanied with Scribe)
No. of Questions : 100 The 1st stage CBT is of screening nature and the standard of questions for the CBT will be generally in conformity with the educational standards and/or minimum technical qualifications prescribed for the posts. The normalized score of 1st stage exam shall be used only for short listing of candidates for 2nd stage exam as per their merit. Candidates who are shortlisted for 2nd stage CBT availing the reservation benefits of a community, PwBD and ExSM shall continue to be considered only against that community for all subsequent stages of recruitment process. The Questions will be of objective type with multiple choices and are likely to include questions pertaining to.
Mathematics: Number systems, BODMAS, Decimals, Fractions, LCM and HCF, Ratio and Proportion, Percentages, Mensuration, Time and Work, Time and Distance, Simple and Compound Interest, Profit and Loss, Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Elementary Statistics, Square Root, Age Calculations, Calendar & Clock, Pipes & Cistern.
General Intelligence and Reasoning :Analogies, Alphabetical and Number Series, Coding and Decoding, Mathematical operations, Relationships, Syllogism, Jumbling, Venn Diagram, Data Interpretation and Sufficiency, Conclusions and Decision Making, Similarities and Differences, Analytical reasoning, Classification, Directions, Statement – Arguments and Assumptions etc.
General Awareness: Knowledge of Current affairs, Indian geography, culture and history of India including freedom struggle, Indian Polity and constitution, Indian Economy, Environmental issues concerning India and the World, Sports, General Scientific and technological developments etc.
General Science:
Physics, Chemistry and Life Sciences (up to 10th Standard CBSE syllabus). The section wise Number of questions
and marks are as below:
| Subjects | No. of Questions CBT-I | Marks for each Section CBT-I CBT-I |
| Mathematics | 30 | 30 |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 25 | 25 |
| General Awareness | 15 | 15 |
| General Science | 30 | 30 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
| Time in Minutes | 90 |
2nd Stage CBT:
Short listing of Candidates for the 2nd Stage CBT exam shall be based on the normalized marks obtained by them
in the 1st Stage CBT Exam. Total number of candidates to be shortlisted for 2nd Stage shall be 15 times the community
wise total vacancy of Posts notified against the RRB as per their merit in
1st Stage CBT. However, Railways reserve the right to increase/decrease this limit in total or for any specific category(s) as required to ensure availability of
adequate candidatesfor allthe notified posts.
Duration : 120 minutes (160 Minutes for eligible PwBD candidates accompanied with Scribe)
No of Questions : 150
Syllabus: The Questions will be of objective type with multiple choices and are likely to include questions
pertaining to General Awareness, Physics and Chemistry, Basics of Computers and Applications, Basics
of Environment and Pollution Control and Technical abilities for the post. The syllabus for General Awareness,
Physics and Chemistry, Basics of Computers and Applications, Basics of Environment and Pollution Control
is common for all notified posts under this CEN as detailed below:
a) General Awareness:
Knowledge of Current affairs, Indian geography, culture and history of India including freedom struggle, Indian
Polity and Constitution, Indian Economy, Environmental issues concerning India and the World, Sports, General
Scientific and Technological Developments etc.
b) Physics and Chemistry: Up to 10th standard CBSE syllabus.
c) Basics of Computers and Applications:
Architecture of Computers; input and Output devices; Storage devices, Networking, Operating System like
Windows, Unix, Linux; MS Office; Various data representation; Internet and Email; Websites & Web Browsers;
Computer Virus.
d) Basics of Environment and Pollution Control:
Basics of Environment; Adverse effect of environmental pollution and control strategies; Air, water and Noise
pollution, their effect and control; Waste Management, Global warming; Acid rain; Ozone depletion.
e) Technical Abilities:
| Subjects | No. of Questions CBT-II | Marks for each Section CBT-II |
| General Awareness | 15 | 15 |
| Physics & Chemistry | 15 | 15 |
| Basics of Computers and Applications | 10 | 10 |
| Basics of Environment and Pollution Control | 10 | 10 |
| Technical Abilities | 100 | 100 |
| Total | 150 | 150 |
| Time in Minutes | 120 |
Syllabus for Civil & Allied Engineering Exam Group– JE
Engineering Mechanics- Force (resolution of force, moment of force, force system, composition of forces),
Equilibrium, Friction, Centroid and Center of gravity, Simple machines.
Building Construction- Building components (substructure, superstructure), type of structure (load bearing,
framed and composite structures).
Building materials- Masonry materials (stones, bricks, and mortars), Timber and miscellaneous materials (glass,
plastic, fiber, aluminium steel, galvanized iron, bitumen, PVC, CPVC, and PPF).
Construction of substructure- job layout, earthwork, foundation (types, dewatering, coffer dams, bearing
capacity).
Construction of superstructure- stone masonry, brick masonry, Hollow concrete block masonry, composite
masonry, cavity wall, doors and windows, vertical communication (stairs, lifts, escalators), scaffolding and
shoring.
Building finishes- Floors (finishes, process of laying), walls (plastering, pointing, painting) and roofs (roofing
materials including RCC).
Building maintenance- Cracks (causes, type, repairs- grouting, guniting, epoxy etc.), settlement (causes and
remedial measures), and re-baring techniques.
Building drawing- Conventions (type of lines, symbols), planning of building (principles of planning for
residential and public buildings, rules and byelaws), drawings (plan, elevation, section, site plan, location plan,
foundation plan, working drawing), perspective drawing.
Concrete Technology- Properties of various types/grades of cement, properties of coarse and fine aggregates,
properties of concrete (water cement ratio, properties of fresh and hardened concrete), Concrete mix design,
testing of concrete, quality control of concrete (batching, formwork, transportation, placing, compaction,
curing, waterproofing), extreme weather concreting and chemical admixtures, properties of special concrete
(ready mix, RCC, pre-stressed, fiber reinforced, precast, high performance).
Surveying- Types of survey, chain and cross staff survey (principle, ranging, triangulation, chaining, errors,
finding area), compass survey (principle, bearing of line, prismatic compass, traversing, local attraction,
calculation of bearings, angles and local attraction) leveling (dumpy level, recording in level book, temporary
adjustment, methods of reduction of levels, classification of leveling, tilting level, auto level, sources of errors,
precautions and difficulties in leveling), contouring (contour interval, characteristics, method of locating,
interpolation, establishing grade contours, uses of contour maps), area and volume measurements, plane table
survey (principles, setting, method), theodolite survey (components, adjustments, measurements, traversing),
Tacheometric survey, curves (types, setting out), advanced survey equipment, aerial survey and remote sensing.
Computer Aided Design- CAD Software (AutoCAD, Auto Civil, 3D Max etc.), CAD commands, generation of plan,
elevation, section, site plan, area statement, 3D view.
Geo Technical Engineering- Application of Geo Technical Engineering in design of foundation, pavement, earth
retaining structures, earthen dams etc., physical properties of soil, permeability of soil and seepage analysis,
shear strength of soil, bearing capacity of soil, compaction and stabilization of soil, site investigation and sub
soil exploration.
Hydraulics- properties of fluid, hydrostatic pressure, measurement of liquid pressure in pipes, fundamentals of
fluid flow, flow of liquid through pipes, flow through open channel, flow measuring devices, hydraulic machines.
Irrigation Engineering- Hydrology, investigation and reservoir planning, percolation tanks, diversion head works.
Mechanics of Structures- Stress and strain, shear force and bending moment, moment of inertia, stresses in
beams, analysis of trusses, strain energy.
Theory of structures- Direct and bending stresses, slope and deflection, fixed beam, continuous beam, moment
distribution method, columns.
Design of Concrete Structures- Working Stress method, Limit State method, analysis and design of singly
reinforced and doubly reinforced sections, shear, bond and development length, analysis and design of T Beam,
slab, axially loaded column and footings.
Design of Steel Structures- Types of sections, grades of steel, strength characteristics, IS Code, Connections,
Design of tension and compression members, steel roof truss, beams, column bases.
Transportation Engineering- Railway Engineering (alignment and gauges, permanent way, railway track
geometrics, branching of tracks, stations and yards, track maintenance), Bridge engineering (site selection,
investigation, component parts of bridge, permanent and temporary bridges, inspection and maintenance),
Tunnel engineering (classification, shape and sizes, tunnel investigation and surveying, method of tunneling in
various strata, precautions, equipment, explosives, lining and ventilation).
Highway Engineering- Road Engineering, investigation for road project, geometric design of highways,
construction of road pavements and materials, traffic engineering, hill roads, drainage of roads, maintenance
and repair of roads.
Environmental Engineering- Environmental pollution and control, public water supply, domestic sewage, solid
waste management, environmental sanitation, and plumbing.
Advanced Construction Techniques and Equipment- Fibers and plastics, artificial timber, advanced concreting
methods (under water concreting, ready mix concrete, tremix concreting, special concretes), formwork, prefabricated construction, soil reinforcing techniques, hoisting and conveying equipment, earth moving
machinery (exaction and compaction equipment), concrete mixers, stone crushers, pile driving equipment,
working of hot mix bitumen plant, bitumen paver, floor polishing machines.
Estimating and Costing- Types of estimates (approximate, detailed), mode of measurements and rate analysis.
Contracts and Accounts- Types of engineering contracts, Tender and tender documents, payment,
specifications.
Syllabus for Electrical & Allied Engineering Exam Group– JE
Basic concepts: Concepts of resistance, inductance, capacitance, and various factors affecting them. Concepts
of current, voltage, power, energy and their units.
Circuit law: Kirchhoff‘s law, Simple Circuit solution using network theorems
Magnetic Circuit: Concepts of flux, mmf, reluctance, Different kinds of magnetic materials, Magnetic
calculations for conductors of different configuration e.g. straight, circular, solenoidal, etc. Electromagnetic
induction, self and mutual induction.
AC Fundamentals: Instantaneous, peak, R.M.S. and average values of alternating waves, Representation of
sinusoidal wave form, simple series and parallel AC Circuits consisting of R.L. and C, Resonance, Tank Circuit.
Poly Phase system – star and delta connection, 3 phase power, DC and sinusoidal response of R-Land R-C circuit.
Measurement and measuring instruments: Measurement of power (1 phase and 3 phase, both active and reactive) and energy, 2 wattmeter method of 3 phase power measurement. Measurement of frequency and phase
angle. Ammeter and voltmeter (both moving oil and moving iron type), extension of range wattmeter,
Multimeters, Megger, Energy meter AC Bridges. Use of CRO, Signal Generator, CT, PT and their uses. Earth Fault
detection.
Electrical Machines: (a) D.C. Machine – Construction, Basic Principles of D.C. motors and generators, their
characteristics, speed control and starting of D.C. Motors. Method of braking motor, Losses and efficiency of
D.C. Machines. (b) 1 phase and 3 phase transformers – Construction, Principles of operation, equivalent circuit,
voltage regulation, O.C. and S.C. Tests, Losses and efficiency. Effect of voltage, frequency and wave form on
losses. Parallel operation of 1 phase /3 phase transformers. Auto transformers. (c) 3 phase induction motors,
rotating magnetic field, principle of operation, equivalent circuit, torque-speed characteristics, starting and
speed control of 3 phase induction motors. Methods of braking, effect of voltage and frequency variation on
torque speed characteristics, Fractional Kilowatt Motors and Single Phase Induction Motors: Characteristics and
applications.
Synchronous Machines: Generation of 3-phase e.m.f. armature reaction, voltage regulation, parallel operation
of two alternators, synchronizing, control of active and reactive power. Starting and applications of synchronous
motors.
Generation, Transmission and Distribution: Different types of power stations, Load factor, diversity factor,
demand factor, cost of generation, inter-connection of power stations. Power factor improvement, various
types of tariffs, types of faults, short circuit current for symmetrical faults. Switchgears and Protection: Rating
of circuit breakers, Principles of arc extinction by oil and air, H.R.C. Fuses, Protection against earth leakage /
over current, etc. Buchholz relay, Merz-Price system of protection of generators & transformers, protection of
feeders and bus bars. Lightning arresters, various transmission and distribution system, comparison of
conductor materials, efficiency of different system. Cable – Different type of cables, cable rating and derating
factor.
Estimation and costing: Estimation of lighting scheme, electric installation of machines and relevant IE rules.
Earthing practices and IE Rules.
Utilization of Electrical Energy: Illumination, Electric heating, Electric welding, Electroplating, Electric drives and
motors.
Basic Electronics: Working of various electronic devices e.g. P N Junction diodes, Transistors (NPN and PNP
type), BJT and JFET. Simple circuits using these devices.
Syllabus for Electronics & Allied Engineering Exam Group– Je
Electronic Components & Materials: Conductors, Semi conductor & Insulators; Magnetic materials; Jointing &
Cleaning materials for U/G copper cable & OFC; Cells and Batteries (chargeable and non chargeable); Relays,
Switches, MCB & Connectors.
Electronic Devices and circuits: PN Junction diodes, thyristor; Diode and triode circuits; Junction Transistors;
Amplifiers; Oscillator; Multivibrator, counters; Rectifiers; Inverter and UPS.
Digital Electronics: Number System & Binary codes; Boolean Algebra & Logic gates; Combinational & Sequential
logic circuits; A/D & D/A converter, counters; Memories
Linear Integrated Circuit: Introduction to operational Amplifier; Linear applications; Non Linear applications;
Voltage regulators; Timers; Phase lock loop.
Microprocessor and Microcontroller: Introduction to microprocessor, 8085 microprocessor working; Assembly
Language programming; Peripherals & other microprocessors; Microcontrollers
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Electronic Measurements: Measuring systems; Basic principles of measurement; Range Extension methods;
Cathode ray oscilloscope, LCD, LED panel; Transducers
Communication Engineering: Introduction to communication; Modulation techniques; Multiplexing
Techniques; Wave Propagation, Transmission line characteristics, OFC; Fundamentals of Public Address
systems, Electronic exchange, Radar, Cellular and Satellite Communication.
Data communication and Network: Introduction to data communication; Hardware and interface; Introduction
to Networks and Networking devices; Local Area Network and Wide area network; Internet working.
Computer Programming: Programming concepts; Fundamentals of ‘C’ and C ++; Operators in ‘C’ and C ++;
Control Statements; Functions, Array String & Pointers, File Structure; Data Structure and DBMS
10 Basic Electrical Engg.: DC Circuits; AC fundamentals; Magnetic, Thermal and Chemical effects of Electric
current; Earthing – Installation, Maintenance, Testing,
Syllabus for Mechanical & Allied Engineering Exam Group– JE
Engineering Mechanics:
Resolution of forces, Equilibrium and Equilibrant, parallelogram law of forces, triangle law of forces, polygon
law of forces and Lami’s theorem, couple and moment of a couple, condition for equilibrium of rigid body
subjected to number of coplanar non-concurrent forces, definition of static friction, dynamic friction, derivation
of limiting angle of friction and angle of repose, resolution of forces considering friction when a body moves on
horizontal plane and inclined plane, calculation of moment of inertia and radius of gyration of : (a) I-Section (b)
channel section (c) T-Section (d) L-Section (Equal & unequal lengths) (e) Z-Section (f) Built up sections (simple
cases only), Newton’s laws of motion (without derivation), motion of projectile, D’Alembert’s principle,
definition law of conservation of energy, law of conservation of momentum.
Material Science:
Mechanical properties of engineering materials – tensile strength, compressive strength, ductility, malleability,
hardness, toughness, brittleness, impact strength, fatigue, creep resistance.
Classification of steels, mild steel and alloy steels.
Importance of heat treatment. Heat treatment processes – annealing, normalizing, hardening, tempering,
carburizing, nitriding and cyaniding.
Strength of Materials:
Stress, strain, stress strain diagram, factor of safety, thermal stresses, strain energy, proof resilience and
modules of resilience. Shear force and bending moment diagram – cant leaver beam, simply supported beam,
continuous beam, fixed beam. Torsion in shafts and springs, thin cylinder shells.
Machining: Working principle of lathe. Types of lathes – Engine lathe – construction details and specifications.
Nomenclature of single point cutting tool, geometry, tool signature, functions of tool angles. General and
special operations – (Turning, facing, taper turning thread cutting, knurling, forming, drilling, boring, reaming,
key way cutting), cutting fluids, coolants and lubricants. Introduction to shaper, slotter, plainer, broaching,
milling and manufacture of gears, heat treatment process applied to gears.
Welding – Introduction, classification of welding processes, advantages and limitations of welding, principles of
arc welding, arc welding equipment, choice of electrodes for different metals, principle of gas (oxy-acetylene)
welding, equipment of gas welding, welding procedures (arc & gas), soldering and brazing techniques, types and
applications of solders and fluxes, various flame cutting processes, advantages and limitations of flame cutting,
defects in welding, testing and inspection modern welding methods, (submerged, CO2, atomic – hydrogen,
ultrasonic welding), brief description of MIG & TIG welding.
Grinding & Finishing Process:
Principles of metal removal by grinding, abrasives, natural and artificial, bonds and binding processes, vitrified,
silicate, shellac rubber, grinding machines, classification: cylindrical, surface, tool & cutter grinding machine,
construction details, relative merits, principles of centreless grinding, advantages & limitations of centreless
grinding work, holding devices, wheel maintenance, balancing of wheels, coolants used, finishing by grinding,
honing, lapping, super finishing, electroplating, basic principles – plating metals, applications, hot dipping,
galvanizing tin coating, parkerising, anodizing, metal spraying, wire process, powder process and applications,
organic coatings, oil base paint, lacquer base enamels, bituminous paints, rubber base coating.
Metrology:
Linear measurement – Slip gauges and dial indicators, angle measurements, bevel protractor, sine bar, angle
slip gauges, comparators (a) mechanical (b) electrical (c) optical (d) pneumatic. Measurement of surface
roughness; methods of measurements by comparison, tracer instruments and by interferometry, collimators,
measuring microscope, interferometer, inspection of machine parts using the concepts of shadow projection
and profile projection.
Fluid Mechanics & Hydraulic Machinery:
Properties of fluid, density, specific weight, specific gravity, viscosity, surface tension, compressibility capillarity,
Pascal’s law, measurement of pressures, concept of buoyancy.
Concept of Reynold’s number, pressure, potential and kinetic energy of liquids, total energy, laws of
conservation, mass, energy and momentum, velocity of liquids and discharge, Bernoulli’s equation and
assumptions, venturi meters, pitot-tube, current meters.
Working principle & constructional details of centrifugal pump, efficiencies – manometric efficiency, volumetric
efficiency, mechanical efficiency and overall efficiency, cavitation and its effect, working principle of jet &
submersible pumps with line diagrams.
Industrial Management:
Job analysis, motivation, different theories, satisfaction, performance reward systems, production, planning and
control, relation with other departments, routing, scheduling, dispatching, PERT and CPM, simple problems.
Materials in industry, inventory control model, ABC Analysis, Safety stock, re-order, level, economic ordering
quantity, break even analysis, stores layout, stores equipment, stores records, purchasing procedures, purchase
records, Bin card, Cardex, Material handling, Manual lifting, hoist, cranes, conveyors, trucks, fork trucks.
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Thermal Engineering:
Laws of thermo dynamics, conversion of heat into work vice versa , laws of perfect gases, thermo dynamic
processes – isochoric, isobaric, isothermal hyperbolic, isentropic, polytrophic and throttling, modes of heat
transfer, thermal conductivity, convective heat transfer coefficient, Stefan Boltzman law by radiation and overall
heat transfer coefficient.
Air standards cycles – Carnot cycle, Otto cycle, Diesel cycle, construction and working of internal combustion
engines, comparison of diesel engine and petrol engine. Systems of internal combustion engine, performance
of internal combustion engines.
Air compressors their cycles refrigeration cycles, principle of a refrigeration plant.
Syllabus for CMA Exam Group
Measurements, Units and Dimensions, Types of errors in measurements, Significance of accuracy in
measurement.
Light: Basic principles of light – reflection, refraction, laws of reflection, total internal reflection, interference,
diffraction and polarization. Formula for magnification of microscope, telescope. Electro Magnetic spectra.
Heat: Heat as energy- sources of heat, Transmission of heat, Expansion of solids, liquids and gases.
Temperature (based on thermal equilibrium), Different Scales of Temperature. Calorimetry, Applications of
Specific heat, Latent heat. Anomalous expansion of water and its significance in nature. Combustion, Calorific
value, specific heat of gases.
Sound: Sources of sound. Propagation of sound. Velocity of sound in different media / substances.
Characteristics of sound. Reflection of sound, echo, Resonance, Sonar and Doppler effect.
Mechanics: Scalars and Vectors. All types of motion. Friction. Newton’s laws of motion. Momentum.
Equations of motion (under gravity and freely falling), projectile. Range. Laws of Floatation. Work, Power
and Energy. Conservation of energy. Center of mass. Centre of gravity. Stability and Equilibrium. Universal
law of Gravitation. Relation between ‘g’ and ‘G’. Circular motion, Kepler’s Laws. Elasticity and Hooke’s
Law.
Magnetism: Magnetic field, Uniform and non uniform magnetic fields. Magnetic induction. Magnetic lines of
force. Magnetic pole strength, Magnetic moment. Inverse square law of magnetism. Magnetic properties of
materials and their classification.
Electricity & Electro Magnetism: Electric charge, field, electric intensity, electric potential, potential
difference. Simple Electric Circuits. Conductors, Non conductors / Insulators, Coulomb’s inverse square law.
Primary and secondary Cells. Ohm’s Law – its limitations. Resistances in series and parallel, Emf of a circuit;
Specific resistance. Kirchhoff’s laws. Relation between electric potential and Electric energy, electric Power
(wattage). Heating effect of electric current, and Joule’s law. Ampere’s law, circular loop and Solenoid.
Magnetic force on moving charged particle and long straight conductors. Fleming’s left hand rule, Electric
motor. Electromagnetic induction – Faraday’s law Electromagnetic flux. Lentz law, Generators and Alternating
Currents. Inductance – self, mutual inductance and principles of transformer.
Modern Physics: Discharge of Electricity through gases, Cathode rays, Anode rays and their properties; X-rays;
Atomic models: JJ Thomson, Rutherford and Bohr’s models. Atomic nucleus and its structure. Atomic models:
Mass defect; Radio Activity- Discovery, properties of alpha, beta, and gamma radiations. Applications of alpha,
beta, and gamma radiations, alpha, beta decays, Half life period, Isotopes, Isobars, and Isotones. Artificial
radioactivity; radio isotopes and their uses in different fields; radioactive series; Chain and controlled nuclear
reactions; Fission and fusion of nuclei – atomic bomb and hydrogen bomb.
Electronics and Communications: Semi conductors, diode, p-n junction characteristics. Transistor – pnp & npn
characteristics and uses. Zener Diode characteristics. Simple electronic circuits, Logic gates – applications,
modulation and demodulation.
Matter: States of matter. Elements, Compounds and Mixtures. Methods of separation of mixtures.
Chromatography. Behavior of gases; measurable properties of gases; gas laws. Mole concept. Dalton,
Avogadro, Berzelius laws.
Chemical Reactions: Physical and chemical changes. Types of Chemical reactions; Physical and Chemical
properties of various compounds. Chemical calculations. NaOH, Bleaching powder, baking soda, washing soda,
and their uses, Plaster of Paris.
Acids and Bases, Salts: Strength and uses of Acids & Bases. Neutralization. Nature and uses of different Salts.
Water of crystallization. Complex, Neutral and double salts. Oxidation and Reduction, Rancidity. Identification
of Acids, Bases– Indicators: Natural, Chemical. PH Scale – Role of PH in daily life-agriculture, medicine.
Classification of salts based on affinity to water Examples of Acidic, Basic, Mixed, Complex, Neutral and double
salts. Solutions – Types of solutions; solubility, ionization, Concentration; Oxidation number concept. Balancing
of Redox reactions, Calculation of Concentrations. Stoichiometry.
Atomic Structure: Electromagnetic spectrum, Atomic spectrum, Characteristics of electron, proton and
neutron, Rutherford’s model of an atom, nature of electromagnetic radiation, Plank’s quantum mechanics,
explanation of photo electric effect, features of atomic spectra, characteristics of hydrogen spectrum, Bohr’s
theory of structure of atom, Bohr’s explanation of spectral lines, failure of Bohr’s theory, wave particle nature
of electrons, de Broglie’s hypothesis, Heisenberg’s uncertainty principle, important features of the Quantum
mechanical model of an atom, Quantum numbers, concept of orbitals, define an atomic orbital in terms of
quantum numbers-shapes of s, p and d orbitals, n l x rule, Energies of electronic energy levels (n+l) rule state
Auffbau principle, Pauli’s exclusive principle and Hund’s rule of maximum multiplicity, electronic configuration
of atom, explanation of stability of half filled and completely filled orbital.
Periodic Classification of Elements: Characteristics of elements in groups and periods. Signification of atomic
number and electronic configuration as the basis per periodic classification. Classification of elements into s-
block, p-block, d-block, f-block and their main characteristics. Periodic trends in physical and chemical
properties of elements. Study of different Groups of periodic table.
Chemical Bonding: Ionic and Covalent bonds: Introduction of chemical bonding. Electronic Configuration of
Noble gases. sigma, pi bond with examples. Shapes of molecules bond lengths and bond angles in molecules.
Hybridization and explanation of H2O, BF3, CH4, NH3 etc. molecules. Hydrogen bonding and types of H bonds.
Carbon and its Compounds: Need to study of carbon compounds separately. Classification of Organic
compounds Hydro carbons – Alkanes, alkenes, alkynes aromatic and aliphatic compounds with examples.
Bonding in Carbon including Hybridization. Allotropes of Carbon. Versatile nature of carbon. Tetravalency,
Chains, branches and rings. Catenation, Isomerism. Saturated and Unsaturated carbon compounds. Bonding
of carbon with other elements. Functional groups in carbon compounds. Homologous series. Chemical
properties of carbon compounds Combustion and Oxidation. Addition reactions. Substitution reaction.
Important carbon compounds. Nomenclature organic compounds. Carbohydrates and their classification.
Proteins-examples, Oils and fats examples Polythene – Nylon, PVC, Polyvinyl alcohol; Rubber – uses in daily
life. Polymers, and other important organic compounds.
Environmental Chemistry: Different types of pollutions, acid rains, Ozone and its reactions, effects of
depletion of ozone layer, Green house effect and global warming, Green Chemistry as an alternative tool for
reducing pollution.
Metallurgy: Occurrence of Metals. Minerals, Ores – Examples. Extractions of metals – activity series and
related metallurgy, flow chart of steps involved in the extraction of metals from ore. Refining metals,
Electrolytic refining, Corrosion – Prevention of Corrosion. Alloys and their uses.
Syllabus for Chemical and Metallurgical Supervisor Exam Group
Fuels: Classification – Solid. Liquid & Gaseous fuels. Coal, Metallurgical coke, Petroleum. Producer Gas, Water
Gas, Coal Oven Gas, Blast Furnace Gas and Natural Gas.
Material Science: Atomic Arrangement in Materials, Bonding in Metals, Corrosion, Ferrous metals: Mild steel,
high carbon steel, stainless steel, high silicon steel, molybdenum and tungsten steel.
Nonferrous metals: copper, aluminium, lead, chromium, tin, brass, bronze and Monel. Non-metals: Glass,
Enamels, chemical stone wares. graphite, wood, plastics, rubber, ebonite lining materials.
Engineering Polymers: Polymers. Polymerization, Industrial Polymers – Manufacturing and Industrial
applications.
Thermodynamics: Laws of thermodynamics and their applications. Heat transfer by Conduction, Convection.
Radiation. Refrigerating cycles. Combustion cycle for I.C. engines.
Applied Chemistry: Water, Cement. Lubricants. Explosives and Propellants.
Important Industrial Chemicals: Industrial Method of preparation, properties and major industrial uses of:
Ammonium Chloride. Ammonium Nitrate. Ammonium Sulphate. Calcium Phosphate (Super phosphate),
Benzene (Benzol). Carbon Tetrachloride. Cresol, Ethyl Alcohol (Ethanol), Glycerine (glycerol) and Melamine.
Applied Physics: Friction, Equilibrium of Forces and Couples. Concepts of stress & Strain, Optics. Basic Digital
Electronics, Nuclear Physics. Radio-activity. Solid State Physics, Semiconductor, Diodes. Transistors, D.C.
Motor. Transformers.
Basic Computer Science – Hardware & Software: Hardware, Operating System, Data base Management
System, Programming Languages. Networking. Internet & World Wide Web.
Instrumentation & Measurement: Temperature & Pressure Measurement.
Energy, Environment & Ecology: Sources of Energy – Renewable & Non-Renewable, Ecosystem and its cycles
& biodiversity. Pollution – Air, Water. Sound. Soil/Land and its management.
Basic Mechanical Engineering
Mechanism: Velocity analysis: Transmission of Motion by direct contacts: Gears trains various types. Belt
drives stepped pulley; chain drive.
Strength of Materials: Stress, Strain and Elasticity. Thermal Stress. Torsion of a circular shaft. Shearing force
and bending moment in beams.
Fluid Mechanics: Fluid Properties. Bernoulli’s equation and its applications. Losses in pipe fittings: flow
measurements.
Manufacturing Processes like Casting, Machining. Forging. Plastic deformation and metal forming.
Welding: Gas & Arc welding.
Foundry: Pattern making, types & pattern allowances. Core box and core prints. Properties & Composition of
good mould, sand, Moulding defect
Basic Electrical Engineering: Basic laws of Electricity, Various uses and effects of Electricity, Fuses. Relays etc.
Principle of Generation of Electricity. Electrical circuit analysis. Transformers. Basics of AC (three & single
phase) and DC machines.
Semi-Conductors: Diodes, Transistors including junction transistors. Basic Knowledge on Rectifiers, filters,
amplifiers. Modulation and Demodulation. Basic Digital Electronics.
Basic Civil Engineering:
Building Materials like Stones, bricks. cement, lime, timber- types, properties, test & uses, laboratory tests.
Concrete and mortar Materials.
Building Construction: Foundations, RCC footings, brick masonry walls, plastering and pointing, floors, roofs,
Doors, windows, lintels, staircases. R.C.C. and Steel Structures Surveying: Instruments. Measurement of
distances, directions. elevations. Mapping details and contouring.