Kerala PSC Junior Instructor Syllabus 2025: PDF, Download Link

The Kerala Public Service Commission (KPSC) has announced Junior Instructor 2025 Recruitment. While the official exam dates are yet to be confirmed, candidates can expect the exams to be conducted soon. The latest syllabus is also expected to be released shortly. Until then, aspirants are advised to begin their preparation using the previous syllabus to stay ahead in the competition. In this blog, we will explore the Kerala PSC Junior Instructor syllabus 2025 in detail, break it down by categories, and provide insights on how to approach the preparation.

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Kerala PSC Junior Instructor Syllabus & Exam Pattern 2025 Highlights

Kerala PSC Junior Instructor Syllabus 2025 PDF 

Candidates preparing for the upcoming Junior Instructor examination under the Kerala Public Service Commission (KPSC) can refer to the detailed syllabus provided below. This syllabus outlines the key topics and subject areas relevant to the post and will help candidates focus their preparation effectively. Please note that until the updated syllabus is officially released, this version (based on the previous notification) will serve as a helpful guide for exam preparations.

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Kerala PSC Junior Instructor Exam Pattern 2025

The following syllabus provides an overview of the key topics and modules for the Junior Instructor exam 2025 under the Kerala Public Service Commission (KPSC). This syllabus is based on previous patterns and is intended to guide candidates in their preparation until the official updated syllabus is released. Aspirants are encouraged to focus on the listed modules to strengthen their foundational knowledge and technical skills relevant to the role.

Kerala PSC Junior Instructor Syllabus 2025 – Detailed

It may be noted that, in addition to the topics outlined above, questions may also be drawn from other subjects related to the educational qualifications required for the post. Therefore, there is no guarantee that all the listed topics will be included in the question paper.

MODULE 1 – FUNDAMENTAL DEFINITIONS & CONCEPTS IN SURVEYING
(10 marks)

Primary divisions of survey, Classification of survey. Basic principles of surveying. Units of measurements. Plans and maps. Scales – different types – representative\ fraction. Errors in surveying – Sources – kinds of errors – permissible error.

MODULE 2 – SURVEY USING CHAIN / TAPE (12 marks)

Linear measurements – different methods. Chain surveying – Instruments for chain surveying – chains – types of chain, Tapes – types. Ranging out survey lines. Measurement of length using chain and tape. Chaining on sloping ground – different methods. Errors in chaining.

Chain triangulation – Survey lines – arrangement of survey lines. Offsets for locating features. Cross staff survey. Field work and entering in field book. Conventional signs. Instruments for setting out right angles. Obstacles in chaining – methods to overcome obstacles. Plotting a chain survey.

MODULE 3 – PLANE TABLE SURVEYING (8 marks)

Instruments used in plane table surveying. Working operations. Methods of plane tabling – radiation, intersection and traversing.

MODULE 4 – COMPASS SURVEYING (10 marks)

Instruments for measurement of angles or directions. Bearing of a survey line. Designation of bearings. Conversion of bearings from one system to the other. Fore bearing and back bearing. Calculation of angles from bearings and vise versa. Prismatic and Surveyor’s compass. Dip and Declination. Local attraction. Methods of correction of observed bearings.

MODULE 5 – LEVELLING & CONTOURING (12 marks)

Definition of terms in levelling. Methods of levelling. Levelling instruments. Types of level. Types of levelling staff. Temporary adjustments of a level. Simple levelling and differential levelling. Calculation of Reduced levels – Height of instrument method and Rise & fall method. Reciprocal levelling. Cross-sectioning. Profile levelling.

Contouring – Contour interval. Charecteristics of contours – methods of locating contours. Interpolation of contours. Contour gradient. Uses of contour maps.

MODULE 6 – THEODOLITE TRAVERSING (13 marks)

Definition and terms in theodolite surveying. Types of theodolite. Parts of a transit theodolite. Temporary and permanent adjustments of a theodolite.

Measurement of horizontal angle. Measurement of vertical angles. Miscellaneous operations with theodolite.

Traverse survey – types of traverses. Methods of traversing – loose needle method, fast needle method. Checks in closed traverse, checks in open traverse.

Traverse computations – Latitude and departure, Consecutive coordinates and independent coordinates. Closing error. Balancing a traverse – Bowditch’s method and Transit method. Gale’s traverse table. Omitted measurements.

MODULE 7–TACHEOMETRIC SURVEY & HYDROGRAPIC SURVEY (10 marks)

Instruments used in tacheometry. Different systems of tacheometric measurements – stadia method and tangential method. Use of anallactic lens. Hydrographic survey – Horizontal and vertical controls. Shore line survey. Soundings – Methods of locating soundings. Reduction of soundings.

MODULE 8 – SETTING OF CURVES (10 marks)

Different types of curves – elements of a simple curve – designation of a curve – setting out simple circular curves. Rankine’s method of deflection angles. Transition curves. Vertical curves.

MODULE 9 – MODERN SURVEY INSTRUMENTS, REMOTE SENSING, GPS,
GIS (10 marks)

Electro-magnetic distance measurement (EDM). Types of EDM instruments. Geodimeter. Tellurometer. Distomat. Total station – component parts – set up – working principles – temporary adjustments. Measurements of Horizontal angles, vertical angles, distances and coordinates using Total Station, Traversing, Profile Survey and Contouring with Total Station.

Remote Sensing – Remote sensing system, Applications of remote sensing in Civil engineering, land use / Land cover, mapping, disaster management. Use of Global Positioning System (G.P.S.) -instruments. Geographic Information System (GIS): Components – Applications- Software for GIS.

MODULE 10 –BASICS OF ENGINEERING DRAWING – (5 Marks)

Drawing Instruments and supporting materials. Convention of lines and their applications. Dimensioning techniques as per SP-46:2003. Computer Aided Drafting – concept. Hardware and various CAD software available. System requirements and understanding the interface.

How to Download Kerala PSC Junior Instructor Syllabus 2025

• Visit the Official Website:
  Go to https://www.keralapsc.gov.in

• Navigate to the ‘Syllabus’ Section:

  • On the homepage, look for the ‘Recruitment’ menu and find “Post-wise syllabus” tab.

  • Alternatively, go directly to: https://www.keralapsc.gov.in/syllabus

• Search for ‘Junior Instructor’:

  • Scroll through the list to search for “Junior Instructor “ or related trade name.

• Click on the PDF Link:

  • Click the syllabus PDF link to open it.

  • Download or save the file for offline reference.