Kerala PSC is the recruitment body for selecting Lecturers in Polytechnic Colleges in Kerala. Candidates below 39 years and have their graduation in the relevant engineering streams are eligible for the posts. Interested candidates should apply for the same through the Kerala PSC One Time Registration Portal. Kerala PSC Polytechnic Lecturer notification for Electronics and Mechanical engineering streams were published in May while for other streams PSC is yet to publish notification.
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PSC Polytechnic Lecturer Eligibility
- Age Limit: 21 years – 39 years
- Education: Graduation in appropriate branch of Engineering/Technology from a recognized University.
Basic qualification for the post in order of preference
I. Degree in Electronics
ii. Degree in Applied Electronics
iii. Degree in Electronics & Communication Engineering.
Age relaxations for the SC/ST, OBC and other candidates according to the government norms are applicable.
Exam Pattern
- Exam Duration: 01 hours 15 minutes
- Total Number of Questions: 100
- Maximum Marks: 100
Government Polytechnic Lecturer Salary
The scale of pay: Rs. 15,600 – Rs. 39,100/- (AICTE Pay Band with AGP 5400/-)
With basic pay + grade pay + allowances (HRA, DA, TA, etc..) total salary will be around Rs.34000.
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Kerala PSC Lecturer Syllabus
Module I is common for all engineering streams.
Common Syllabus
Module I (a): Technical Mathematics
- Matrice
- Determinants
- Binomial Series
- Trigonometric functions
- Coordinate geometry
- Differentiation
- Integration of functions
- Applications of integration
Module I (b): Basic Civil Engineering
- Materials: Brick, Cement, Steel, Concrete
- Construction
- Masonry
- Surveying
- Leveling and Levelling instruments
- Modern survey
Module I (c): Basic Mechanical Engineering
- The importance of IC Engines
- The importance of Power Plants
Module I (d): Basic Electrical Engineering
- Electric current, potential difference, power, EMF,
resistance and its laws, Ohms law and series parallel circuit, electromagnetism,
generation of AC and DC supply. - Idea of a Basic electrical circuit
- Circuit parameters: Resistance, Capacitance, and inductance.
- The electrical circuit of an installation: Earthing, lightning protection.
Module I (e): Essentials of Electronics Engineering
- Active and passive devices
- Integrated circuits.
- SMDs
- Static electricity
- Switches: ON / OFF, push to ON, push to OFF, push to ON / OFF, SPST, SPDT,
DPDT. - Working and application of limit switches, proximity switches, relays.
- Microcontrollers
- Mobile technology: CDMA and GSM. Compare – 2G and 3G technologies.
- Inverter & UPS
- E-waste
Polytechnic Lecturer Electronics Engineering Stream
Module II: Electronic Circuits
- Solid-state devices
- Biasing methods of Transistor
- Transistor as a switch
- Different coupling methods of transistor amplifiers
- Comparison of FET and BJT – Feedback in amplifiers
- Oscillators
- Multivibrators
Module III: Linear Integrated Circuits & Wave Shaping Circuits
- Differential amplifiers
- Non-linear Op-Amp circuits
- Log, Anti Log amplifiers,
multivibrators - Active filters, Universal filters
- Triangular wave generator, sawtooth generator,
- Oscillators
- Integrator and differentiator using passive devices, op-amps
Click here to download Polytechnic lecturer Electronics stream previous year question paper: Kerala PSC Polytechnic Lecturer Previous Year Question Paper-2016
Module IV: Digital Electronics, Microprocessor, and Microcontrollers
- Number system
- Boolean algebra theorem, De Morgan’s theorem, logic gates
- Shift register
- Logic families
- ADC and DAC
- Microprocessors
- Microcontrollers
Module IV: Communication Engineering
- Signals and Noises
- Electromagnetic radiation and wave propagation
- Amplitude modulation, AM transmitter
- Frequency modulation
- Phase modulation
- DSP
- Antennas
- Television transmission, Television Camera –
- Basic of optical and satellite communication.
- Digital Modulation techniques
- Multiplexing Techniques
- Microwave devices
- Basic of GPS.
Module VI: Power Electronic, Opto Electronic, PLC and Measuring Equipments
- Thyristors
- Converters
- Basics of PLCs, characteristics of LDRs, photodiode, phototransistor, etc
- Multimeter
- CRTs
- LED, LCD plasma displays, logic probes, and logic analyzers.
Interested Candidates can download the detailed syllabus from here: Kerala PSC Polytechnic Lecturer Syllabus- Electronics Stream
Kerala PSC Polytechnic Lecturer Mechanical Engineering Stream
Module II: Industrial Management and Industrial Engineering
INDUSTRIAL MANAGEMENT
- Principles of Management
- The Principles of a good Wage Payment System
- Quality Planning and its developments
- Project Management Techniques
- Quantitative techniques in Management
INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING
- Production Planning and Control
- Method Study
- Inspection and Quality Control
- Fundamental Statistical Concepts
- Project Analysis
Module III: Metallurgy and Machine Tools
Material Science
- Metals and alloys
- Properties, testing, and inspection of material
Manufacturing Process
- Measuring Instruments, gauges, and comparators
- Welding, Soldering, and Brazing
- Foundry
- Types of patterns
- Benchwork and fitting
Machine Tools
- Metal Cutting
- Lathe and Lathe Work
- Drilling Machines
- Shaping Machines
- Slotting Machines
- Planing Machines
- Milling Machines
- Broaching Machines
- Gear Manufacturer
- Grinding
- Capstan and Turret Lathe
- Robots and Robotics
- Computer Numerical Control (CNC)
Fluid Mechanics and Pnemutaics
- Properties of Fluids
- Fluid Pressure and its Measurement
- Kinematics and Dynamics of Fluid Flow
- Flow-through Orifices, Notches, Pipes, and Nozzles
- Fluid Power
- Hydraulic Control Elements and Components
- Pneumatic System
- Pneumatic Control Elements and Components
Hydraulic Machines
- Impact of Jets
- Impulse Turbines
- Reaction Turbines: Components
- Centrifugal Pump
- Reciprocating Pump
Module V: Applied Mechanics, Strength of Materials and Design of Machine Elements
Applied Mechanics, Strength of Materials
- Direct Stresses and Strains
- Shear Stress and Shear Strain
- Thermal Stress and Strain
- Truss Analysis
- Friction
- Centre of Gravity of Sections
- Moment of Inertia of Sections
- Riveted Joints
- Welded Joints
- Thin Cylinders
- Torsion of Circular Shafts
- Shear Force and Bending Moment
- Columns and Struts
Machine Drawing and Design of Machine Elements
- Screw Thread
- Welded joints and Piping Layout
- Limits, Fits, and Tolerances
- General Design Considerations
- Bolts, Nuts, and Key
- Shafts
- Couplings
- Bearings
- Cams
- Governors and Flywheels
- Belt Drives
- Gears and Gear Trains
Module VI: Thermal Engineering
- Air Standard Cycles
- Fuels & Combustion
- Testing of I. C. Engines
- Heat Transfer
- Heat Exchangers
- Air Compressors
- Mechanical efficiency & volumetric efficiency
- Different Systems of I. C. Engines
- Principles of Refrigeration
- Vapour Compression Refrigeration Systems
- Refrigeration Equipment
- Refrigerants
- Psychrometry and Psychrometry Process
- Air Conditioning and Air Conditioning Systems
Interested Candidates can download the detailed syllabus from here: Kerala PSC Polytechnic Lecturer Mechanical Engineering Stream
Polytechnic Lecturer Electrical andElectronics Engineering Stream
Module II: Electronic Circuits and Field Theory
- Node and Mesh analysis, transient response of dc and ac networks, sinusoidal steady
state analysis, resonance, two-port network, independent and dependent voltage and
current sources, coupled circuits, tuned coupled circuits, - Network theorems
- Analysis of Three-phase circuits
- Filters constant
- Gauss’s law and applications and electromagnetism
Module III: Electrical Machines
- Single-phase transformer
- DC machines
- DC motor
- Synchronous machines
- Synchronous motor
- Three-phase induction motor
- Single-phase induction motor
Module IV: Power Systems
- Conventional and non-conventional systems of power generation, power plant
economics, - Distribution systems
- One-line diagrams per unit quantities
- Load flow studies
- Faults on power systems
- Protective relays
- Electric traction
- Electric heating
- Principles of PMMC, moving iron, and electrodynamometer type instruments
- The electronic energy meter, high voltage measurements, oscilloscopes, Data acquisition systems,
- Transducers for temperature, flow, and pressure.
Click Here to download electrical Engineering Stream Lecturer previous year question paper: Polytechnic Lecturer Electrical and Electronics Engineering Question Paper – 2016
Module V: Control Systems
- Open-loop and closed-loop system
- Concept of stability
- Frequency domain analysis
- State-space analysis of system
- Nonlinear system
- Types of signals and systems
- Types of digital filters.
Module VI: Electronics
- BJT and FET amplifiers
- Oscillators and feedback amplifiers
- Voltage regulators using linear IC’s
- Logic circuits
- Schmitt trigger, multivibrators, sample and hold circuits,
converters, - Microprocessors
- Thyristors, TRIACS, GTO’s MOSFETS & IGBTS
Click Here to download the detailed syllabus: Kerala PSC Polytechnic Lecturer Electrical and Electronics Engineering Stream
Syllabus for other Streams
- Printing Technology: Polytechnic Lecturer Syllabus Printing Technology
- Automobile Engineering: Polytechnic Lecturer Automobile Engineering Stream
Note: Candidates, please note that from this year onwards there will be no questions from Current Affairs & General Knowledge sections since they are removed from the syllabus.
Click Here to download Civil Engineering Stream Lecturer previous year question paper: Polytechnic Lecturer Civil Engineering Question Paper – 2016
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