How to prepare for Assistant Civil Engineer Exam?

Kerala PSC has released the notification inviting eligible candidates for the post of Assistant Civil Engineer. Interested candidates can apply for this post after going through the one-time registration process on the official website of Kerala PSC. The vacancies are filled through direct recruitment as well as through department quota. Given in this article are some tips on how to prepare for the Assistant Civil Engineer exam.

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Details of Assistant Civil Engineer Post

Direct recruitment

• Name of firm: State Pollution Control Board Recruitment, Kerala State Electricity Board Ltd, Harbour Engineering Department, Kerala State Housing Board
• Name of Post: Assistant Engineer (Civil)
• Scale of Pay: ₹39500-83000/-
• Number of vacancies: 121
• Method of Appointment: Direct Recruitment
• Age Limit: 18-36.
• Qualifications: Must possess any Degree in Civil Engineering or any other qualification recognized as equivalent thereto OR Associate Membership of Institution of Engineers, India in Civil Engineering.

Department quota

• Name of firm: Local Self Government Department
• Name of Post: Assistant Engineer (Civil)
• Scale of Pay: ₹39500-83000/-
• Number of vacancy: Anticipated Vacancies
• Method of Appointment: By Direct Recruitment from among members in the Local Self Government Engineering Subordinate Service (10 % Quota).
• Age Limit: The candidates for direct recruitment from service shall be exempted from the upper age limit fixed for direct recruitment. But in no case the maximum age limit shall exceed 50 (Fifty) years.
• Qualifications: Must possess any Degree in Civil Engineering or any other qualification recognized as equivalent thereto OR Associate Membership of Institution of Engineers, India in Civil Engineering.

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How to prepare for Assistant Civil Engineer Exam?

Know what to expect

Before preparing for any exam, the first and foremost thing to do is to familiarize oneself with the syllabus. Get an idea about the topics coming under each subject so that you don’t waste time studying unnecessary topics. Remember to make judicious use of time.

Weightage of subjects

Once you have an idea about the subjects, identify the topics with the maximum weightage. This means that the number of questions from this topic will be more than the rest. So, studying these topics thoroughly will help you to score well. Prepare a list of topics with weightage in descending order. For example, topics from Geotechnology have more weightage than the Design of steel structures.

Prepare a timetable

Keeping in mind the number of days you have to prepare for the exam, prepare a timetable. The timetable should be such that you cover all the topics with more weightage. Allot each topic to each day. Ensure that you stick to this timetable piously.

Keep fundamentals strong

While preparing for the exam, ensure that the fundamentals are strong. Studying complex topics without getting the basics straight is like building a tower on a weak foundation. Also, only when you understand the basic concepts will you be able to get a clear understanding of complex topics.

Know the exam pattern

Familiarize yourself with the pattern of the exam. This will help you to start attempting the questions right away. Else, you would spend time going through the question paper figuring out the pattern thereby losing precious time.

Choose the best aid

Studying on your own is fine. But seeking the help of an expert is better. ENTRI is one such online platform where you can attend well-structured class by experts.

Jot important points

Always prepare short notes while studying. Short notes should be concise and precise. It should have all the important formulas and theories. Preparing short note will help you in two ways. One, writing down the topics that you are studying can help in increasing the retention rate. Two, it will help to revise all the topics quickly before the exams. You need not go through the bulky textbooks one by one to revise.

Revise consistently

Covering the topics in the syllabus alone is not enough. Consistent revision is important to ensure maximum retention. As you proceed along the syllabus, it is possible that you start forgetting the topics that you covered initially. To avoid this, revise each topic once you finish it. Start each day with revising the topics that you studied last day. Reserve weekends for complete revision of the topics that you had covered in that week.

Attempt mock tests

Attempting mock test is a way to figure out your areas of strength and weakness. Often after studying you would feel confident about your preparations, but only after attempting the mock test will you be able to realize your weaknesses. It could be the inability to recollect points or lack of clarity of concepts. Also, mock test gives you a feel of the real exam. Attempting more mock test will help you to increasing the speed and accuracy.

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Solve previous year question papers

Solving previous year question papers will help you to understand the level of difficulty of the exam. Most often the questions asked in the exams are repetitive. Solving previous year question papers can help you to improve your speed and accuracy.

Good attitude matters

No matter how many tricks you have in you bag, what is important is your dedication and discipline. Stick to the timetable you have prepared and attempt as many mock tests as possible.

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