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8. SCHEME OF EXAMINATION - OBJECTIVE TYPE (OMR METHOD):-

Minimum Qualifying Marks for

selection
Maximum
Duration SCs, SC(A)s, STs,
Subject Marks
BC(OBCM)s, Others
MBCs/DCs and BCMs

I. Paper - I (Subject Paper)

II. (200 Questions)
Diploma Standard
1. Civil Engineering
(Code No. 299)
2. Architectural Assistantship 3 hours 300
(Code No. 323)
3. Handloom Technology
/Textile Technology/Textile
Manufacture 150 200
(Code No. 339)
III.
IV. Paper- II (General Studies)
2 hours 200
V. (100 Questions)
VI. (Code No.003)
General Studies (HSC
Standard) – 75 Questions and
Aptitude and Mental Ability Test
(SSLC Standard) – 25 Questions

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Paper-I:-
Sl. No. 1 Eligible for the posts of Junior Draughting Officer in Highways Department,
Junior Draughting Officer in Public Works Department and Junior Engineer
in Fisheries Department.
Sl. No. 2 Only eligible for the post of Junior Draughting Officer in Public Works
Department.
Sl. No. 3 Only eligible for the post of Junior Technical Assistant in Handlooms And
Textiles Department.

Note:

(i) The question in Subject Paper – I in Civil Engineering (Code

299)(Diploma Std) will be set both in English and Tamil. For all other
subjects in Paper-I (Diploma Std) Code No.323,339) will be set in
English Only. The Questions in Paper-II will be set both in Tamil
and English.
(ii) Refer para 17 of ‘Instructions to Applicants’ in regard to instructions
to be followed while appearing for competitive examinations
conducted by the Commission.
(iii) The Syllabus for Examination is furnished in the Annexure-II of the
Notification and also available in the Commission’s website
www.tnpsc.gov.in.
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ANNEXURE – II
TAMIL NADU PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION
PAPER – I
CIVIL ENGINEERING (DIPLOMA STANDARD)
Objective Type
SUBJECT CODE: 299

UNIT - I: ENGINEERING MECHANICS

Direct Stresses and strains (Tensile and compressive) due to Axial forces – Deformation of elastic
bar due to uni-axial force - Shear force and bending moment diagrams for statically determinate
beams - Geometrical properties of sections - Stresses in beams due to bending – Stresses in shafts
due to torsion – Pin jointed perfect frames with vertical loads on nodal points (method of joints
only).

UNIT - II: MECHANICS OF STRUCTURE

Deflection of cantilever and simply supported beams – Shear force and bending moment diagrams
for statically indeterminate structures (Propped cantilever, Fixed Beams, continuous beams, Non-
sway Portal frames) using Mohr’s theorems and moment distribution method. Euler’s and
Rankin’s formula for columns – Stresses due to eccentric loads – combined stresses due to direct
loads and bending moments in rectangular sections.

UNIT - III: CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION PRACTICE

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Bricks, Tiles, Cement, Fine Aggregate, Coarse Aggregate, Timber, Ply wood, Steel, Glass, Plastics,
PVC, UPVC, Paints, Mortars, Concrete – Different types, qualities, requirements, standard
specifications, Admixtures for cement mortar and concrete. Different types of Foundations,
Masonry, Floors, Roofs, Doors and Windows, Weathering Course, Damp proof course, Plastering,
Painting, Colour Washing – Specifications for different works.

UNIT - IV: TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING

Roads – Different types – methods of formation of water bound macadam, bituminous and
concrete roads – Hill roads – Requirements – Camber, gradient, super elevation, carriage way,
pavements, drainage system, sight distance etc., Traffic Engineering, Bridges – Classification of
bridges – Site selection and alignment – Foundation, substructure and super-structure. Sub-grade
soil – Soil mass as a three phase system – Grain size classification - Atterberg limits – IS
Classification of soils–Compaction – Shear strength – Road Arboriculture – Express Highways –
Rapid Transport System.

UNIT - V: HYDRAULICS

Measurement of pressure in liquids – Pressure distribution and total pressure on immersed

surfaces – Types of flow (Laminar, turbulent, steady, unsteady, uniform, nonuniform) – Flow
through pipes –Losses – Hydraulic gradient and total energy lines. Bernoullis theorem – use of
Orifice, Mouthpiece, Orifice meter and Venturimeters – Flow through channels – Bazin’s and
manning’s formula – Economical sections for open channels, Pumps – Reciprocating pumps –
Centrifugal pumps – Characteristics – Discharge – Power and efficiency, Ground water – Types of
well – Test for yield of wells.
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UNIT - VI: SURVEYING

Types of Surveys –Chain surveying – Compass surveying – Levelling – Contour surveying –

Theodolite surveying – Trignometrical levelling – Tacheometry – Field work – Simple problems.
Curves, Global Positioning System (GPS), Remote sensing – Photogrammetric Surveying and
Hydrographic Surveying,Total Station and Geographical Information System (GIS).

UNIT - VII: ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING AND POLLUTION CONTROL

Sources of water – Conveyance of water – Treatment of water – Quality of water – Tests on water
–Distribution systems – Sewers – Collection and conveyance of sewage– Sewer Appurtenances –
Drainage arrangements and Sanitary fittings in buildings –Treatment and disposal of sewage, Solid
waste Management. Environmental pollution – Air – water – Soil – Noise - Pollution Control.

UNIT - VIII: ESTIMATING AND COSTING

Systems of taking out quantities – Trade and Group systems – Material requirement for different
items of works – Preparation of data for works – Report writing – Valuation of buildings and
properties – Fixation of rents – Approximate estimates – Detailed estimate and Abstract estimate
for buildings, well, sump, septic tanks, compound wall, roads etc.

UNIT - IX: STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING

Reinforced cement concrete structure – Analysis and design of singly and Doubly reinforced
rectangular and T-beam sections – Cantilever, simply supported, continuous beams – One way
and two way slabs – Lintels and sunshades – Staircases – Rectangular and circular short columns –
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Isolated column footings. (All designs by Limit State Method only). Steel structures – simple beams
–Tension and compression members – simple columns.

UNIT - X: CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT

Planning of a project – Factors to be considered – Project reports – Organization structure on

construction departments – Construction planning – CPM and PERT networks – Contracts –
Tenders and Tender documents – Bill- Supervision and Quality control – Safety measures in
construction sites – Banking practice – Cash flow diagrams. Entrepreneurship, Ethics in
Engineering, Use of computers – Information Management, Financial Management, Disaster
Management – Types of Natural calamities – Causes for major disaster – Preparedness – Response
and Recovery.

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ARCHITECTURAL ASSISTANTSHIP
(DIPLOMA STANDARD)

SUBJECT CODE: 323

UNIT – I: ENGINEERING MECHANICS

Simple Stresses and Strain – Stress and Strain – Modulus of Elasticity /

Elastic constants – Application of stress and strain in engineering field –
Behaviour of ductile and brittle material – Loads – Shear Force and Bending
Moment – Geometrical properties of sections – Centroid – Moment of Inertia
– Stress in Beams and Shafts – Stresses in Beams due to bending – Stress in
shafts due to torsion – Pin Jointed Frames - Analytical Method – Graphical
Method.

UNIT – II: BUILDING MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION

Properties, characteristics, strengths, manufacturing, components &

applications of materials & methods of construction & detailing for the
following:
Stone – Brick & Clay Products – Lime – Cement – Timber – Concrete –
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Ferrous and Non-Ferrous Metals – Glass – Plastics – Asphalt, Sealants &

Adhesives – Protective and Decorative Coatings – Water Proofing and Damps
Proofing Materials – Rural Building Materials(Bamboo, Soil, etc.).

UNIT – III: HISTORY & THEORY OF ARCHITECTURE

History of Architecture

Egyptian Architecture – Greek Architecture – Roman Architecture – Early

Christian & Byzantine Architecture – Gothic Architecture – Renaissance
Architecture.Indian Architecture – Indus Valley Civilization, Buddhist
Architecture, Hindu Architecture – Islamic Architecture in India.Modern
Architecture, Post Modernism, Deconstructivism Contemporary World
Architecture.
Theory of Architecture

Definition of Architecture – Architecture as satisfying functional, aesthetic &

psychological human needs.Elements of Architecture – Form, Space, Light,
colour, etc. Principles of Architecture – Proportion, Balance, Scale,
Symmetry, etc.
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UNIT – IV: STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING

Slope and Deflection of Beams – Propped Cantilevers – Fixed Beams – Arches
– Continuous Beams – Theorem of Three Moments – Continuous Beams –
Moment Distribution Method – Columns and Struts – Combined Bending and
Direct Stresses– Earth Pressure and Retaining Walls – Working Stress Method
Design of Beams for Flexure by L.S.M – Design of T-Beams and Continuous
Beams by L.S.M – Design of Beams for Shear by L.S.M – Design of Oneway
Slabs by L.S.M - Design of Twoway Slabs by L.S.M - Design of Staircases by
L.S.M - Design of Columns by L.S.M - Design of Column Footings – Design of
Simple Beams – Design of Tension Members – Design of Compression
Members – Design of Welded Connections.

UNIT – V: ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING

Sources of Water – Collections and Conveyance of Water – Quality of Water –
Treatment of Water – Distribution System – Appurtenances and Maintenance
of Water Lines – Collections and Conveyance of Sewage – Treatments and
Disposal – Environmental Pollution and Control – Industrial Waste Water
Treatment and Solid Waste Disposal – Land, Water & Air Pollution.
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UNIT – VI: BUILDING SERVICES

Water Supply & Sewage Disposal, Mechanical Systems – Pumps & Motors,
Electrical Systems – Generation & Distribution, Ventilation & Lighting, Air
Conditioning – Principles, systems & applications, Vertical Transportation
systems, Fire Hazards, Safety & Design Regulations, Acoustics.

UNIT – VII: SITE SURVEY & PLANNING

Chain Surveying – Compass Surveying – Plane Table Surveying – Levelling –
Theodolite – Contouring – Minor Instruments.
Site Drawings – Site marking, Importance & procedures for making site
drawings & dimensioning.

UNIT – VIII: SPECIFICATION & ESTIMATION

Stages of Detailed Estimate – Measurements & Material Requirement –

Specification & Report Writing – Approximate Estimates – Areas and Volumes
– Data – Valuation – Detailed Estimate.
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UNIT – IX: TOWN PLANNING
Town Planning Principles – Road and Street Planning – Housing – Economy,
Society, Environment and Transport Policy and Planning – Town Planning
Rules, Building Bye-Laws & Development Control Rules.

UNIT – X: COMPUTER AIDED DRAFTING & VISUALIZATION

2D & 3D Drafting & Visualization - Using AutoCAD, etc– Setting limits and
creating entities like LINE, ARC, CIRCLE etc – Editing the drawing with edit
commands like TRIM, FILLET, COPY, MOVE etc., Creating 2D building working
drawings.
Visualization using SKETCH UP, 3DMAX, etc.

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HANDLOOM TECHNOLOGY / TEXTILE TECHNOLOGY/
TEXTILE MANUFACTURE (DIPLOMA STANDARD)
SUBJECT CODE: 339

UNIT- I: FIBRE PROPERTIES AND MAN-MADE FIBRE SPINNING

i) Properties of textile fibres
ii) Classification of Textile fibres – vegetable, animal, mineral, regenerated,
synthetic
iii) Microscopic, physical and chemical test methods for fibre identification
iv) Physical & Chemical properties of Vegetable fibres – Cotton, Jute, linen
v) Physical & Chemical properties of Animal fibres – Wool, Silk
vi) Physical & Chemical properties of Regenerated Cellulosic fibres – Viscose
and Acetate Rayon, Cuprammonium Rayon
vii) Physical & Chemical properties of Synthetic fibres – Polyester, Nylon
viii) Requirements of fibre forming polymers
ix) Spinning of Polymers - Melt Spinning, Wet spinning, Dryspinning
x) Post Spinning Operations – Drawing, Crimping, Heat setting, Texturisation
and spin finish application

UNIT- II: SPUN YARN FORMATION

i) Ginning – Principle, machines and gin out-turn.
ii) Objectives / Principles of opening, cleaning and mixing/blending machines
iii) Working mechanisms of blowroom, card, drawframe, comber, comber
preparatory, speedframe, ringframe, doubling machinery.
iv) Salient features of blowroom, card, drawframe, comber, comber
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preparatory, speedframe, ringframe, doubling machinery.

v) Working principles and features of open end spinning machines – rotor, air
jet and air vortex
vi) Norms and Critical settings related to quality / production in spinning
machinery.
vii) Yarn conditioning, reeling, bundling and baling
viii) Maintenance of spinning machines

UNIT- III: TEXTILE CALCULATIONS

i) Calculations of speed, draft, hank, production and efficiency in spinning
machines.
ii) Production and efficiency calculations in Winding, Warping, Sizing and
Weaving
iii) Indirect count systems –English, French, Worsted, linen and metric
iv) Direct count sytems – Tex and Denier.
v) Conversion of yarn count from one system to other -Within Indirect, within
Direct systems
vi) Conversion of yarn count from indirect to direct systems and vice versa
vii) Resultant count of folded yarn, Average count, Yarn Costing
viii) Reed and heald calculations; Fabric cover, Fabric Costing.

UNIT- IV: FABRIC FORMATION

i) Objectives of preparatory processes
ii) Preparatory processes for handloom industry
iii) Warp winding - random and precision winding, winding drum parameters
iv) Stop motions, yarn clearers, tensioners and knotters/splicers
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v) Warping –Types of warping, Creels, Length measurement, stop motion

vi) Working principles of Pirn winders
vii) Sizing –Ingredients, Size recipes for cotton, silk and blends of cotton with
polyester and viscose.
viii) Principles of Drawing-in and Denting.
ix) Primary, Secondary and Tertiary motions of loom, Loomtiming diagram.
x) Tappet, Dobby and Jacquardshedding, Handloom shedding motion, Drop
Box mechanism.
xi) Features of Pit loom, raised pit loom, frame loom, semi-automatic loom and
improved handlooms.
xii) Principles of Shuttleless Weft insertionsystems.
xiii) Maintenance of shuttle and shuttleless looms
xiv) Fabric defects – causes and remedies

UNIT- V: FABRIC STRUCTURE

i) Elements of woven fabric design – weave, draft and peg plan
ii) Construction of Weaves - Plain weave and its derivatives, Regular and
Modified Twills, Sateen and Satin, Crepe, Honey comb, Brighton honey comb,
Mock-leno, Huck-a-back, Bedford cords, Welt, pique, backed cloth, Double
Cloth, Triple Cloth, Tubular cloth, damask, tapestry, patent satin.
iii) Extra warp and Extra weft figuring
iv) Terry Pile – 3 pick, 4 pick, 5 pick and 6 pick terry weaves.
v) Cut Pile – Velvets and Velveteens.
vi) Gauze and Leno structures
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viii) Computer Aided Textile Designing (CATD) – Photoshop, Coreldraw,

Paintshop Pro and CATD softwares

UNIT - VI: CHEMICAL PROCESSING

i) Preparatory processes – Desizing, Scouring and Bleaching – Objectives,
Machines and Methods
ii) Mercerisation – Objectives, Machines and Methods
iii) Dyeing techniques for cotton, silk and blends– Direct, Reactive, Vat, Acid,
Basic and Disperse dyes.
iv) Batchwise and Continuous dyeing. Dyeing machines.
v) Styles of printing – Direct, Resist, Discharge.
vi) Printing techniques – Roller, Rotary Screen, Flat bed.
vii) Mechanical and chemical finishing – calendaring, anti-shrink, resin finish,
water repellent finish, flame retardant finish.

UNIT - VII: KNITTING, GARMENTS & MODERN DEVELOPMENTS IN

HANDLOOMS
i) Knitting - Yarn quality requirements, principles of weft and warp knitting
ii) Basic weft and warp knitted structures and its properties – plain, rib,
interlock and purl.
iii) Garments - Pattern making, Spreading, Cutting, Sewing
iv) Developments in Handlooms – Solid border weaving, multiple putta
weaving, pneumatic / electrical lifting devices for jacquard, electronic jacquard
for handlooms.
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UNIT - VIII: TESTING & QUALITY CONTROL

i) Important terms in Textile quality control – Mean, Median, Mode, SD, SE and
CV.
ii) Calculations related to test of significance.
iii) Control charts and their applications in textile quality control.
iv) Sampling techniques – objectives and types of sampling
v) Humidity control – Standard and Testing atmosphere, Measurement of
Relative Humidity.
vi) Measurement of fibre length, strength ,fineness,maturity and trash
vii) Determination of yarn count, twist – Twist per unit length, twist multiplier;
strength - CSP, RKM; elongation, hairiness, Evenness
viii) Determination of fabric strength, stiffness, handle, drape, thickness, GSM,
crease resistance, abrasion resistance, pilling resistance, air / water
permeability, dimensional stability.
ix) Determination of fastness to washing, rubbing, light.
x) Inspection and Merchandising.

UNIT- IX: NONWOVENS, TECHNICAL TEXTILES& HANDLOOM FABRICS

i) Classification of Nonwovens - Mechanical,Thermal and Chemical bonded
fabrics
ii) Technical Textiles- Belts, Tyre-cords, Coatedabrasives, Airbags, Flame
Resistant fabrics, Ballistic protective fabrics, Geotextiles, Medical Textiles.
iii) Quality Particulars of handloom fabrics – Sarees, dhotis, angavastrams,
bedsheets, towels, lungies, fabrics reserved for exclusive production on
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iv) Traditional handloom Saris – Banaras, Kanchipuram, Jamdhani, Paithani,

Chanderi, Patola, Sungudi, Ikats of Andhrapradesh and Orissa.

UNIT- X: TEXTILE MILL MANAGEMENT

i) Plant location, lay out, material handling in textile mills
ii) Selection and balancing of preparatory machines and looms
iii) Costing – Elements, Balance sheet, Profit& LossAccount
iv) Production, Planning& Control.
v) Total Quality Management, Management Information System.
vi)Human Resources management – Selection, recruitment, training, Industrial
relations and Labour laws
vii) Role of BIS, AEPC, HEPC, IIHT, WSC, Textile Committee, Textile
Commissioner Office.
viii) New Textile Policy.
ix) Pollution Control: Types - Air, Water, Noise; Characteristics of Effluent and
Effluent treatment of Wet Processing industry
x) Energy audit and conservation.
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PAPER-II
GENERAL STUDIES (H.S.C STANDARD)
OBJECTIVE TYPE
SUBJECT CODE: 003

UNIT-I GENERAL SCIENCE:

Physics: Nature of Universe-General Scientific laws-Inventions and discoveries-National scientific

laboratories-Mechanics and properties of matter-Physical quantities, standards and units-Force,
motion and energy-Magnetism, electricity and electronics -Heat, light and sound.
Chemistry-Elements and Compounds-Acids, bases and salts-Fertilizers, pesticides, insecticides.

Botany-Main Concepts of life science-Classification of living organism-Nutrition and dietetics-

Respiration.
Zoology-Blood and blood circulation-Reproductive system-Environment, ecology, health and
hygiene-Human diseases including communicable and non – communicable diseases - prevention
and remedies-Animals, plants and human life.

UNIT-II. CURRENT EVENTS

History-Latest diary of events-national - National symbols - Profile of States-Eminent persons &

places in news-Sports & games-Books & authors - Awards & honors’-India and its neighbours

Political Science-1. Problems in conduct of public elections-2. Political parties and political system
in India-3. Public awareness & General administration-4. Welfare oriented govt. schemes, their
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Geography--Geographical landmarks-
Economics-- Current socio-economic problems
Science-Latest inventions on science & technology

UNIT- III. GEOGRAPHY

Earth and Universe-Solar system-Monsoon, rainfall, weather & climate-Water resources --- rivers
in India-Soil, minerals & natural resources-Forest & wildlife-Agricultural pattern-Transport including
surface transport & communication-Social geography – population-density and distribution-Natural
calamities – Disaster Management.

UNIT - IV. HISTORY AND CULTURE OF INDIA AND TAMIL NADU

Indus valley civilization-Guptas, Delhi Sultans, Mughals and Marathas-Age of Vijayanagaram and
the bahmanis-South Indian history-Culture and Heritage of Tamil people-India since
independence-Characteristics of Indian culture-Unity in diversity –race, colour, language, custom-
India-as secular state-Growth of rationalist, Dravidian movement in TN-Political parties and
populist schemes.

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- Local
government – panchayat raj – Tamil Nadu- Judiciary in India – Rule of law/Due process of law—
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Elections- Official language and Schedule-VIII- Corruption in public life- Anti-corruption measures –
CVC, Lok-adalats, Ombudsman, CAG - Right to information- Empowerment of women- Consumer
protection forms.

UNIT-VI. INDIAN ECONOMY

Nature of Indian economy- Five-year plan models-an assessment-Land reforms & agriculture-
Application of science in agriculture-Industrial growth-Rural welfare oriented programmers-Social
sector problems – population, education, health, employment, poverty-Economic trends in Tamil
Nadu

UNIT-VII. INDIAN NATIONAL MOVEMENT

National renaissance-Emergence of national leaders-Gandhi, Nehru, Tagore-Different modes of

agitations-Role of Tamil Nadu in freedom struggle Rajaji, VOC, Periyar, Bharathiar & others.

UNIT-VIII. APTITUDE & MENTAL ABILITY TEST (S

SSLC STANDARD)

Conversion of information to data - Collection, compilation and presentation of data - Tables,

graphs, diagrams - 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 - Logical Reasoning - Puzzles – Dice -Visual
Reasoning - Alpha numeric Reasoning - Number Series.

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