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TNPSC Exam Syllabus 2015

Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) will conduct a written examination for the recruitment to the posts of Assistant Engineer (Civil) under Tamil Nadu Highways Engineering Service. Candidates who are going to participate in this written test can get the syllabus and exam pattern from hereunder.

Exam Pattern : Exam Pattern for the Assistant Engineer (Civil) written Exam is as Follows:-

Paper	Subject	No. of Questions	Maximum Marks	Time Duration
Paper – I	Civil Engineering (Degree Standard)	200 questions	300	03:00 Hrs.
Paper – II	General Studies (Degree Standard)	100 questions	200	02:00 Hrs.

► Minimum Qualifying Marks for selection 171 (for SC, ST, MBC/DC, BC(M) & BC) & 228 (for Others).
► There will also be a Interview of 70 marks.

Exam Syllabus : Exam Syllabus for Tamil Nadu PSC AE (Civil) Exam is given below :-

Civil Engineering (DEGREE STANDARD)

PAPER-I

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. Miscellaneous materials – Glass, Rubber Plastics and materials for acoustics and insulation.

UNIT II
CONSTRUCTION PRACTICE Stone Masonry – Classification, construction details and supervision -Brick Masonry – 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 Leveling – Types – LS and CS contouring calculation of areas and volume Theodolite survey – Traversing – Heights and Distances Tachometry – Modern surveying instruments. Setting out of curves Permanent adjustments of levels and theodolites.

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 VSTRENGTH OF MATERIALS Stresses and strains – Elastic constants, – shear and tension compound stresses principal stresses and planes Theories 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 Continuous beams – Theorem of three moments – portal frames – moment distribution method – Columns – short & long columns,unsymmetrical sections. Euler`s theory – critical leads for different end conditions Analysis of arches – Eddy`s theorem – suspension bridges /moving leads – influence lines. Domes and Retaining walls – stability 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 – guard`s.Theory of consolidation – consolidation test. compaction of soils – Moisture density relationship -stability of slopes analysis.

UNIT VIII
FOUNDATION ENGINEERING Shallow Foundations Bearing capacity Theory – Settlement analysis Methods of improving – bearing capacity and minimizing settlement – Types of footings – Design principles mat foundations. Deep foundations – Piles – Static and Dynamic formulae – 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 forecasting demand hydraulics. Forecasting demand – Impurities of water – physical, chemical and bacteriological 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 -Sewage pumping – Types of pumps. Sewage Treatment primary , secondary 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 hardened concrete – Non destructive testing – Concrete mix design – IS method quality control – catering and shuttering sheet piles – slips and moving forms. Concrete 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. Channel 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 & crossing – signaling Interlocking and level crossings. Airport planning Components of Airport – Site selection – Airport zoning – planning of terminal buildings. Harbors & Ports – types -com ponents & their functions – Layout of a harbor – Docks – Wet and dry – Break waters.

UNIT IX
PROJECT MANAGEMENT Construction Management- Importance 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 Managementusing CPM/PERT

UNIT X
COMPUTER APPLICATIONS Types of computers – components of modern computer systems -Office Automation – Word processing, spread sheets and database management – Developing Flowcharts for solving Engineering problems – Computer Aided Design and drafting – Advantages of Computer Aided drafting over traditional drafting – Developing 2D, 3D drawings and solid modeling.

PAPER-II Degree Standard GENERAL STUDIES

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.Krishnamurthy 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-VIII- Amendments 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-VI. 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-VII. 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.

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