TNPSC Syllabus for Principal/ Assistant Director/ Assistant Engineer (Industries) Recruitment
TNPSC invites application from eligible candidates for Principal/ Assistant Director/ Assistant Engineer (Industries) Jobs. The Syllabus for Principal/ Assistant Director/ Assistant Engineer (Industries) Jobs are Given BelowWho Can attend this Exam:
For Principal, Industrial Training Institute / Assistant Director of Training:
(i) A degree in any branch of Engineering or Technology of any recognised University or Institution under the purview of All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) AND (ii) Practical experience in a workshop or factory for a period of not less than three years.
For Assistant Engineer (Industries) :
(i) Must possess a Bachelor of Engineering or Bachelor of Technology degree of any discipline except Civil Engineering and Architectural Engineering of any University recognized by the University Grants Commission or Institution recognized by the All India Council for Technical Education. AND(ii) Practical experience in General purpose Engineering Workshop or in an Engineering Industry or in a recognized concern for a period of not less than six months (OR)
Practical experience in a supervisory or operative capacity connected with production of goods or material or operation and maintenance of machinery and equipments in a recognized concern for a period of not less than six months.
Syllabus:
PAPER-I (DEGREE STANDARD) Code No.230
UNIT I - MATHEMATICS:
Matrices: Eigenvalues - Eigenvectors – Cayley–Hamilton theorem –Similar and
Orthogonal transformations – Reduction of a quadratic form to Canonical form by
orthogonal transformation.
Ordinary differential equations: Order and degree – Types of Equations – Higher order
linear ODE with constant coefficients - Method of variation of parameters – Cauchy’s and
Legendre’s linear equations – Simultaneous first order linear equations with constant
coefficient.
Functions of several variables : Partial derivatives – Total derivatives – Euler’s theorem
– Implicit functions–Jacobians– Taylor’s theorem – Maxima and Minima.
Integration: Techniques of integration using integration by parts and Bernoulli’s formula –
Line, Surface and Volume Integrals – Change of order of integration.
Vector Calculus: Vectors and scalars – Directional derivatives – Gradient, Divergence
and Curl of vectors – Applications of Green’s theorem, Gauss divergence theorem and
Stoke’s theorem.
Complex variables: Verification of Analyticity – Construction of Analytic functions –
Conformal Mappings – Bilinear transformations.
Complex Integration: Cauchy’s integral theorem – Cauchy’s fundamental theorem –
Cauchy’s residue theorem – Taylor’s theorem – Laurent’s series–Contour integration
(excluding poles on the real axis)
Laplace transform: Existence of Laplace transform – Laplace transform of elementary
functions– Properties – Laplace transform of Periodic functions – Inverse Laplace
transform – Convolution theorem – Solution of linear second order ODE by Laplace
transform technique
Unit II - ENGINEERING PHYSICS:
Newton’s laws of motion – gravitation – work, energy and power - elasticity – moduli of
elasticity and their determination-sound intensity level – reverberation – ultrasonics:
production and detection - thermal conductivity and expansion - flow of heatthermodynamics
- heat engines – optical interference, anti-reflection coatings - diffraction
and polarization – lasers and types - optical fibres and applications - photoelectric effect -
atom models - dual nature of matter and radiation - nuclear models –radioactivity -
nuclear fission and fusion - crystal structures - unit cells - packing factor –imperfections –
superconductivity - magnetic and dielectric materials – semiconducting materials - nano
materials.
UNIT III - ENGINEERING CHEMISTRY:
Fuel –Classification of fuels - Calorific value – Solid fuel – Liquid fuel – Gaseous fuel –
Octane number – Cetane Number – Fuel Cells. Lubricants – Classification – Greases – Solid Lubricants. Water – Sources – Classifications – Softening process – Desalination –
RO Method – Internal treatment – Treatment of Water for Municipal purposes. Plastics –
High polymer – classification – Polymerization techniques – Thermoplastics –
Thermosetting resins – examples. Rubber – Types of Rubber – Vulcanisation – Properties
– Unvulcanised and Vulcanised. Natural Rubber – Synthetic Rubber – examples.
Refractories – Classification – Manufacture of Refractories – Magnesite – Silica – Zirconia
– Chromite. Abrasives – Natural – Artificial–Abrasive paper & cloth. Corrosion: Dry and
Wet corrosion – Factors affecting corrosion- Different types of corrosion. Productive
coating – Hot dipping- metal cladding, electrodeposition – Organic Coatings – Paints –
Varnishes. Cement and lime- setting and hardening. Explosives- classificationscharacteristics-requirements
for good explosives- nitrocellulose- TNT- TNB-DNB-PETNRDX.
Alloys- purpose of making alloy- types of alloys- Ferrous alloys. Electrochemistry –
conductors and non conductors – Kohlrausch law – Electrochemical cell-reversible and
irreversible cells – EMF- Concentration cell- polarization – over voltage, decomposition
potential.
UNIT IV - ENGLISH :
Grammar: Articles – Prepositions – Tenses (simple present, present continuous, simple
past, past continuous, future, & perfect tenses) – Modal verbs – Clauses – Conditional
clauses – Subject-Verb agreement – conjunctions – Active & passive voice – Reported
speech (Direct to Indirect speech) – Error correction – Combining sentences using
connectives – Cause & effect expressions (because, so, due to, on account of, etc.) –
Framing questions (converting statements into questions)
Vocabulary: Synonyms & antonyms – Prefixes, suffixes & intensifying prefixes (e.g.
Flammable – inflammable) – Phrasal verbs – Idioms – Fixed expressions (e.g. adhere to,
lodge a complaint to, etc.) – One word substitution – Collocation – Expansion of
compound nouns (e.g. keyboard)
Reading: Reading comprehension passage – Data interpretation (e.g. comprehension
questions based on table /chart) – Choosing appropriate title for a given short passage –
Inferential questions based on a short reading passage – Reading comprehension
questions making use of scanning & skimming strategies – Jumbled Sentences.
Writing: Definitions (instrument & technical terms) – Visual interpretation
(picture/photo/chart etc.) – process description – Letter writing (formal / official) – email
communication (email etiquette) – essays.
UNIT V - BASICS OF COMPUTER ENGINEERING:
Computer Organization - CPU and Microprocessor [ALU, Control Unit and Bus
Structure] – Data Storage [Primary, Secondary and Virtual] – Input and Output Devices
Systems Software – Assembler – Compiler – Loader – Linker – Operating Systems
Programming Languages – Classification of Programming Language, High-Level
Languages
Basic Computer Networking – Network Components [Routers, Bridges, Gateways] –
ISO-OSI Reference Model – LAN – WAN – Client-Server Architecture – Internet Applications – Office Tools – Word-processor – Spreadsheet – Powerpoint – Database –
E-mail – Browser
IT Enabled Services – E-Government – E-Commerce – Multimedia
UNIT VI - BASICS OF CIVIL AND MECHANICAL ENGINEERING:
Introduction to Engineering mechanics – Units and Dimensions – Laws of Mechanics –
Coplanar Forces – Static Equilibrium of Rigid body – Moment of a force – free body
diagram – friction – laws of friction – sliding friction – wedge friction – Rolling resistance –
Lader friction - Friction in screws – Screw jack – Belt friction – Properties of surfaces and
solids – Centroids and centre of mass – line and areas – Rectangular, circular, triangular
areas by integration – T-section, I- Section, Angle section, Hollow section – Area moment
of inertia of plane areas – Parallel axis theorem – Centroid of the simple solids –
Dynamics of particle – Displacement, velocity and acceleration – Different types of
motion – Rectilinear , Curvilinear and Projectile motions – Newton’s II-law of motion –
Work Energy equation – Impulse and momentum principles.
UNIT VII - BASICS OF ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING:
Ohm’s law- Kirchoff’s laws - Introduction to DC and AC circuits –Power and
powerfactor-single phase and three phase circuits Operating principles of moving coil and
moving iron instruments (voltmeters and ammeters) - wattmeters and energy meters
Construction and principle of operation: DC motors- DC generators-TransformersInduction
motors Characteristics of PN junction diode - zener diode- half wave and full
wave rectifiers- Bipolar junction transistor (CC,CE,CB configurations)-AmplifiersOperational
amplifiers Binary number system- logic gates- Boolean algebra – Half and full
adders- Flip-flops –registers and counters- A/D and D/A conversion Types of analog and
digital signals- Modulation and Demodulation(amplitude and frequency) Communication
systems: Radio- TV- Fax- Microwave-Satellite and optical fibre
UNIT VIII - PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT:
Management- Definition, Evolution- Taylor, Fayol, Elton Mayo, Peter Drucker PlanningTypes,
Steps, Forecasting, MBO, MBE Organising- Deparmentation- Line and staff,
Delegation and Decentralization Staffing- Manpower planning, Recruitment and selection,
Training, Performance Appraisal Directing- Leadership styles, Discipline, Communication
in business
Controlling- Types, Control Techniques, Budgetary Control, Statistical Control
UNIT IX - TOTAL QUALITY MANAGEMENT:
Quality - vision, mission and policy statement, dimensions of product and service quality,
contributions of quality gurus-Deming, Juran, Crosby, Masaaki Imai, Feigenbaum,
Ishikawa, Cost of Quality, continuous process improvement- PDCA, Quality Circle, 5S,
Kaizen, Statistical Process Control (SPC), 7 QC Tools, new management tools,
benchmarking, 6 sigma, Process Quality, Quality Function Deployment(QFD), POKA YOKE, Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), Business Process Reengineering(BPR),
ISO 9004: 2000 - QMS, ISO-14000.
UNIT X - ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING:
Environment– Global perspective- awareness of environmental pollution- Classification of
Pollutants- Air Pollution- Composition of Air – Major sources of air pollution. Gaseous
Pollutants- effect of air pollution on weather, climate, atmospheric process, NOX, SO2,
CO, CO2, Fly ash, Vehicular pollution- automobile emission- prevention- green
houseeffect – chlorofluoro carbon- ozone layer -ozone depletion- smog- photochemical
smog, acid rain. Water pollution- types of water pollution- Factors affecting surface water
– sewage and domestic waste – BOD, COD. Industrial effluent- harmful effects of
industrial pollutants- agricultural discharge – detergent and toxic metal – siltation. Thermal
pollutants- effect of thermal pollution- radioactive pollutant – inorganic pollutants and its
detrimental effects. Soil Pollution- sources of soil pollution- effect of carbon waste- noise
pollution- sources of noises of pollution- types of noise pollution- prevention and control
PAPER-II
GENERAL STUDIES (DEGREE STANDARD)
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 reductionChemistry
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-Biocommunication.
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 terminologyAppointments-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 ScienceMass
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, musicGrowth
of rationalist, Dravidian movement in TN-Political parties and populist schemesProminent
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: L 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 & disinvestmentDevelopment
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 programmesSocial
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
Conversi on 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-Behavioural ability -Basic terms, Communications in information technologyApplication
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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