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A good Kerala PSC LSGD Draftsman Grade 2 study plan gives every subject enough time, leaves room for practice and keeps the last weeks free for revision. This 120-day plan covers all six syllabus subjects, previous papers, mock tests and final revision. You can use it as it is or adjust it to your strengths.
Kerala PSC LSGD Draftsman Grade 2 Exam 2026
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting body | Kerala Public Service Commission |
| Post | LSGD Draftsman Grade 2 |
| Category No. | 156/2026 |
| Department | Local Self Government Department (Group IV Planning Wing) |
| Total marks | 100 (100 questions, 1 mark each) |
| Duration | 1 hour 30 minutes |
| Mode / Medium | OMR / English |
| Negative marking | 1/3 mark for each wrong answer |
| Last date to apply | 04.11.2026 |
Kerala PSC LSGD Draftsman Grade 2 Study Plan 2026 – Subjects and How Much Time Each Gets
1: Between the period of 1858-1947, how many Viceroys ruled over India?
The syllabus has six subjects. PSC doesn’t publish a marks split in the syllabus, so the time below follows the study priority: more days for the high-priority subjects.
| No. | Subject | Priority | Days allotted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Basic Engineering Drawing | Medium | 10 |
| 2 | Surveying | High | 15 |
| 3 | Building Materials and Construction | High | 15 |
| 4 | Building Drawing and Estimating | High | 15 |
| 5 | Hydraulics and Irrigation | Medium | 8 |
| 6 | AutoCAD | Medium | 7 |
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| Phase | Days | Focus |
|---|---|---|
| Phase 1 | Days 1–7 | Syllabus, exam pattern, diagnostic test and basics |
| Phase 2 | Days 8–77 | Subject-wise learning (70 days) |
| Phase 3 | Days 78–95 | Previous papers, topic tests and second pass on weak areas |
| Phase 4 | Days 96–112 | Full-length mock tests |
| Phase 5 | Days 113–120 | Final revision and exam readiness |
Phase 1: Days 1–7 | Foundation Week
Know exactly what you’re preparing for, and find out where you stand.
| Day | Task |
|---|---|
| Day 1 | Download and read the full syllabus. Understand the exam pattern, marking scheme and negative marking. |
| Day 2 | Make a topic checklist for all six subjects. Mark each as strong, average or weak. |
| Day 3 | Take a diagnostic test on the Entri app, with no preparation, to see your starting level. |
| Day 4 | Analyse the test. Note which subjects and topics lost the most marks. |
| Day 5 | Collect your study material: one main book or notes per subject, plus previous papers. |
| Day 6 | Refresh basic terms: drawing instruments, survey terms, common building materials. |
| Day 7 | Set up a notebook for short notes and an error log. Revise the week. |
Phase 2: Days 8–77 | Subject-Wise Learning
Block 1: Basic Engineering Drawing (Days 8–17)
Syllabus: drawing instruments, equipment and materials; lettering, dimensioning and scale; plane geometrical construction; conic sections and projection.
| Days | Topics |
|---|---|
| 8–9 | Drawing instruments, equipment and materials |
| 10–11 | Lettering, dimensioning and scale |
| 12–14 | Plane geometrical construction |
| 15–16 | Conic sections (ellipse, parabola, hyperbola) and projection |
| 17 | Revision and a topic test |
Draw each construction by hand. Learn the method, then repeat it until you can do it without the book.
Block 2: Surveying (Days 18–32)
Syllabus: conventional surveying; terms used in chain, compass, plane table and levelling survey; principle of levelling, types of levelling, reduction of levels; contouring, theodolite survey; modern and advanced surveying instruments.
| Days | Topics |
|---|---|
| 18–19 | Introduction to surveying and chain survey terms |
| 20–21 | Compass survey and plane table survey |
| 22–25 | Levelling: principle, types and reduction of levels (practise many numericals) |
| 26–27 | Contouring: characteristics and uses |
| 28–30 | Theodolite survey |
| 31 | Modern and advanced surveying instruments |
| 32 | Revision and a topic test |
Solve reduction-of-levels problems with both the height of instrument method and the rise and fall method until you’re quick and accurate.
Block 3: Building Materials and Construction (Days 33–47)
Syllabus: stone, brick, tiles, cement, lime and filler materials; plain cement concrete and reinforced cement concrete; timber; foundation, masonry, roofing and flooring; building finishes and services; temporary structural treatment for building construction.
| Days | Topics |
|---|---|
| 33–34 | Stone and brick |
| 35 | Tiles, lime and filler materials |
| 36–37 | Cement and its tests |
| 38–39 | Plain cement concrete and reinforced cement concrete |
| 40 | Timber |
| 41–42 | Foundation and masonry |
| 43 | Roofing and flooring |
| 44 | Building finishes and services |
| 45 | Temporary structural treatment for building construction |
| 46–47 | Revision and a topic test |
Make a table for each material with its properties, tests and uses. This is the fastest way to revise.
Block 4: Building Drawing and Estimating (Days 48–62)
Syllabus: building rules and byelaws; estimation, rules and methods of measurements of work; rate analysis and valuation.
| Days | Topics |
|---|---|
| 48–51 | Building rules and byelaws (make a one-page summary of key provisions) |
| 52–55 | Estimation: methods and rules of measurement of work |
| 56–59 | Rate analysis (practise common items of work) |
| 60–61 | Valuation |
| 62 | Revision and a topic test |
Practise estimation and rate analysis every few days. These topics reward regular numerical practice.
Block 5: Hydraulics and Irrigation (Days 63–70)
Syllabus: terms used in irrigation; storage and diversion head works; reservoir, dam, canals, cross drainage work; properties of fluid; measurement of pressure; types of hydraulic energy.
| Days | Topics |
|---|---|
| 63 | Terms used in irrigation |
| 64 | Storage and diversion head works |
| 65 | Reservoir and dam |
| 66 | Canals and cross drainage work |
| 67 | Properties of fluid |
| 68 | Measurement of pressure |
| 69 | Types of hydraulic energy |
| 70 | Revision and a topic test |
Keep labelled sketches of head works, dams and cross drainage works for quick revision.
Block 6: AutoCAD (Days 71–77)
Syllabus: introduction to AutoCAD; basic commands; drawing toolbar and modifying toolbar; plotting and printing.
| Days | Topics |
|---|---|
| 71 | Introduction to AutoCAD and the interface |
| 72–73 | Basic commands |
| 74 | Drawing toolbar |
| 75 | Modifying toolbar |
| 76 | Plotting and printing |
| 77 | Revision and a topic test |
Practise on the software itself. Keep a command list with the full name, shortcut and function of each command, and add to it every day from Day 8 onwards for 20 minutes.
Phase 3: Days 78–95 | Practice and Second Pass
Turn what you’ve learned into marks, and repair weak areas.
| Days | Task |
|---|---|
| 78–81 | Solve previous Kerala PSC papers for Draftsman, Overseer and related technical posts (one paper a day, with a timer) |
| 82–83 | Analyse the papers and update your error log. Note repeated topics. |
| 84–87 | Second pass on high-priority subjects: Surveying, Building Materials and Construction, Building Drawing and Estimating |
| 88–90 | Second pass on Basic Engineering Drawing, Hydraulics and Irrigation, and AutoCAD |
| 91–93 | Topic-wise quizzes on your five weakest topics |
| 94 | Take one full-length mock test and review it |
| 95 | Revise short notes and formula sheets |
Phase 4: Days 96–112 | Mock Test Phase
Build speed, accuracy and exam temperament.
| Days | Task |
|---|---|
| 96, 99, 102, 105, 108, 111 | Full-length mock test (100 questions in 90 minutes) |
| The day after each mock | Review every question, update your error log, and revise the weak topics it exposed |
| Remaining days | Sectional tests and revision of weak subjects |
Mock Test Rules
- Take each test in one sitting with a timer, as in the real OMR exam.
- Start with your strongest subjects, then move to the rest.
- Remember the negative marking: each wrong answer costs 1/3 mark. If you can’t narrow a question down, skip it.
- Spend at least as long reviewing a mock as you did taking it.
- Track your score and accuracy after every mock, and look for a steady upward trend.
Phase 5: Days 113–120 | Final Revision
Consolidate what you know. Don’t start new topics.
| Day | Task |
|---|---|
| 113 | Revise Surveying notes and formulas |
| 114 | Revise Building Materials and Construction tables |
| 115 | Revise Building rules, estimation methods and rate analysis |
| 116 | Revise Basic Engineering Drawing and Hydraulics and Irrigation |
| 117 | Revise the AutoCAD command list |
| 118 | Go through your error log fully |
| 119 | One last mock test or a light set of mixed questions |
| 120 | Rest. Check your hall ticket, exam centre and travel plan. Sleep well. |
Kerala PSC LSGD Draftsman Grade 2 Study Plan 2026 – Progress Checkpoints
| Checkpoint | What you should have achieved |
|---|---|
| Day 30 | Basic Engineering Drawing complete, Surveying almost done |
| Day 60 | Surveying, Building Materials and Construction done, Estimating nearly done |
| Day 77 | Entire syllabus covered once |
| Day 95 | Previous papers solved, weak areas repaired |
| Day 112 | Six full mocks completed, with a clear upward trend |
If you fall behind by a few days, use your Sunday revision slots to catch up. Don’t skip the mock test phase to make up time.
Study Tips for Kerala PSC LSGD Draftsman Grade 2
- Make short notes as you go. Your final revision depends on them.
- Keep an error log. Write down every wrong answer, the correct answer and the reason.
- Practise daily on the Entri app. Use topic quizzes after each topic and mock tests in Phase 4.
- Use the right syllabus. Study the Draftsman Grade II Civil / Overseer Grade II Civil syllabus only.
- Protect your sleep and health. A tired mind makes more mistakes in a numerical exam.
- Avoid starting new topics in the last week.
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Join NowCommon Mistakes to Avoid in Kerala PSC LSGD Draftsman Grade 2 Preparation
- Spending too long on medium-priority subjects
- Skipping AutoCAD because it seems easy
- Reading without solving questions
- Taking the first mock too late
- Not reviewing mock tests properly
- Guessing every question despite negative marking
Follow it steadily, protect your revision days and use your error log. Practise daily on the Entri app, and you’ll walk into the exam with speed, accuracy and confidence.
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Join NowFrequently Asked Questions
Is 120 days enough to prepare for the LSGD Draftsman Grade 2 exam?
For candidates with a Civil Engineering diploma or ITI background, 120 days is enough to cover the six subjects, practise previous papers and take several mock tests.
How many hours should I study daily for Kerala PSC LSGD Draftsman Grade 2?
About 4 to 5 focused hours a day works well. If you have less time, keep the same order and shorten each block.
Where can I practise for the exam?
Use the quizzes and full-length mock tests on the Entri app.
