INDICATIVE SYLLABUS: Assistant Engineer (Operation) – Fixed Term Basis (Advt. No.

04/25)

PART A (APTITUDE) (50 Questions)

Common for all disciplines viz. Electrical and Mechanical

This part will consist of 50 objective type questions on:

01. Verbal Ability/General English
02. Quantitative Aptitude
03. Reasoning Ability

PART B (TECHNICAL) (70 questions)

from the respective disciplines

1. Electrical

Section 1: Engineering Mathematics

Linear Algebra: Matrix Algebra, Systems of linear equations, Eigenvalues, Eigenvectors.
Calculus: Mean value theorems, Theorems of integral calculus, Evaluation of definite
and improper integrals, Partial Derivatives, Maxima and minima, Multiple integrals,
Fourier series, Vector identities, Directional derivatives, Line integral, Surface integral,
Volume integral, Stokes’s theorem, Gauss’s theorem, Divergence theorem, Green’s theorem.
Differential equations: First order equations (linear and nonlinear), Higher order linear
differential equations with constant coefficients, Method of variation of parameters,
Cauchy’s equation, Euler’s equation, Initial and boundary value problems, Partial Differential Equations,
Method of separation of variables.
Complex variables: Analytic functions, Cauchy’s integral theorem, Cauchy’s integral
formula, Taylor series, Laurent series, Residue theorem, Solution integrals.
Probability and Statistics: Sampling theorems, Conditional probability, Mean, Median,
Mode, Standard Deviation, Random variables, Discrete and Continuous distributions,
Poisson distribution, Normal distribution, Binomial distribution, Correlation analysis,
Regression analysis.

Section 2: Electric circuits

Network elements: Ideal voltage and current sources, dependent sources, R, L, C, M zelements; Network
solution methods: KCL, KVL, Node and Mesh analysis; Network
Theorems: Thevenin’s, Norton’s, Superposition and Maximum Power Transfer
theorem; Transient response of dc and ac networks, sinusoidal steady-state analysis,
resonance, two port networks, balanced three phase circuits, star-delta transformation,
complex power and power, factor in ac circuits.

Section 3: Electromagnetic Fields

Coulomb's Law, Electric Field Intensity, Electric Flux Density, Gauss's Law, Divergence,
Electric field and potential due to point, line, plane and spherical charge distributions, Effect of
dielectric medium, Capacitance of simple configurations, Biot-Savart’s law, Ampere’s
law,Curl, Faraday’s law, Lorentz force, Inductance, Magnetomotive force, Reluctance,
Magnetic circuits, Self and Mutual inductance of simple configurations.

Section 4: Signals and Systems

Representation of continuous and discrete time signals, shifting and scaling properties,
linear time invariant and causal systems, Fourier series representation of continuous
and discrete time periodic signals, sampling theorem, Applications of Fourier Transform
for continuous and discrete time signals, Laplace Transform and Z transform. R.M.S.
value, average value calculation for any general periodic waveform.

Section 5: Electrical Machines

Single phase transformer: equivalent circuit, phasor diagram, open circuit and short
circuit tests, regulation and efficiency; Three-phase transformers: connections, vector
groups, parallel operation; Auto-transformer, Electromechanical energy conversion
principles; DC machines: separately excited, series and shunt, motoring and generating
mode of operation and their characteristics, speed control of dc motors; Three-phase
induction machines: principle of operation, types, performance, torque-speed
characteristics, no-load and blocked-rotor tests, equivalent circuit, starting and speed
control; Operating principle of single-phase induction motors; Synchronous machines:
cylindrical and salient pole machines, performance and characteristics, regulation and
parallel operation of generators, starting of synchronous motors; Types of losses and
efficiency calculations of electric machines.

Section 6: Power Systems

Basic concepts of electrical power generation, ac and dc transmission concepts, Models
and performance of transmission lines and cables, Economic Load Dispatch (with and
without considering transmission losses), Series and shunt compensation, Electric field
distribution and insulators, Distribution systems, Per-unit quantities, Bus admittance
matrix, Gauss- Seidel and Newton-Raphson load flow methods, Voltage and Frequency
control, Power factor correction, Symmetrical components, Symmetrical and
unsymmetrical fault analysis, Principles of over-current, differential, directional and
distance protection; Circuit breakers, System stability concepts, Equal area criterion.

Section 7: Control Systems

Mathematical modeling and representation of systems, Feedback principle, transfer
function, Block diagrams and Signal flow graphs, Transient and Steady-state analysis
of linear time invariant systems, Stability analysis using Routh-Hurwitz and Nyquist
criteria, Bode plots, Root loci, Lag, Lead and Lead-Lag compensators; P, PI and PID
controllers; State space model, Solution of state equations of LTI systems

Section 8: Electrical and Electronic Measurements

Bridges and Potentiometers, Measurement of voltage, current, power, energy and
power factor; Instrument transformers, Digital voltmeters and multimeters, Phase, Time
and Frequency measurement; Oscilloscopes, Error analysis.

Section 9: Analog and Digital Electronics

Simple diode circuits: clipping, clamping, rectifiers; Amplifiers: biasing, equivalent circuit and frequency
response; oscillators and feedback amplifiers; operational amplifiers:
characteristics and applications; single stage active filters, Active Filters: Sallen Key,
Butterwoth, VCOs and timers, combinatorial and sequential logic circuits, multiplexers, demultiplexers,
Schmitt triggers, sample and hold circuits, A/D and D/A converters.

Section 10: Power Electronics

Static V-I characteristics and firing/gating circuits for Thyristor, MOSFET, IGBT; DC to DC conversion:
Buck, Boost and Buck-Boost Converters; Single and three-phase configuration of uncontrolled rectifiers;
Voltage and Current commutated Thyristor based converters; Bidirectional ac to dc voltage source
converters; Magnitude and Phase of line current harmonics for uncontrolled and thyristor based
converters; Power factor and Distortion Factor of ac to dc converters; Single-phase and three-phase
voltage and current source inverters, sinusoidal pulse width modulation.

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 2. Mechanical

Section 1: Engineering Mathematics

Linear Algebra: Matrix algebra, systems of linear equations, eigenvalues and eigenvectors.
Calculus: Functions of single variable, limit, continuity and differentiability, mean value theorems,
indeterminate forms; evaluation of definite and improper integrals; double and triple integrals; partial
derivatives, total derivative, Taylor series (in one and two variables), maxima and minima, Fourier
series; gradient, divergence and curl, vector identities, directional derivatives, line, surface and
volume integrals, applications of Gauss, Stokes and Green’s theorems.
Differential equations: First order equations (linear and nonlinear); higher order linear differential
equations with constant coefficients; Euler-Cauchy equation; initial and boundary value problems;
Laplace transforms; solutions of heat, wave and Laplace's equations.
Complex variables: Analytic functions; Cauchy-Riemann equations; Cauchy’s integral theorem and
integral formula; Taylor and Laurent series.
Probability and Statistics: Definitions of probability, sampling theorems, conditional probability;
mean, median, mode and standard deviation; random variables, binomial, Poisson and normal
distributions.
Numerical Methods: Numerical solutions of linear and non-linear algebraic equations; integration by
trapezoidal and Simpson’s rules; single and multi-step methods for differential equations.

Section 2: Applied Mechanics and Design

Engineering Mechanics: Free-body diagrams and equilibrium; friction and its applications including
rolling friction, belt-pulley, brakes, clutches, screw jack, wedge, vehicles, etc.; trusses and frames;
virtual work; kinematics and dynamics of rigid bodies in plane motion; impulse and momentum (linear
and angular) and energy formulations; Lagrange’s equation.
Mechanics of Materials: Stress and strain, elastic constants, Poisson's ratio; Mohr’s circle for plane
stress and plane strain; thin cylinders; shear force and bending moment diagrams; bending and shear
stresses; concept of shear centre; deflection of beams; torsion of circular shafts; Euler’s theory
of columns; energy methods; thermal stresses; strain gauges and rosettes; testing of materials with
universal testing machine; testing of hardness and impact strength.
Theory of Machines: Displacement, velocity and acceleration analysis of plane mechanisms;
dynamic analysis of linkages; cams; gears and gear trains; flywheels and governors; balancing of
reciprocating and rotating masses; gyroscope.
Vibrations: Free and forced vibration of single degree of freedom systems, effect of damping;
vibration isolation; resonance; critical speeds of shafts.
Machine Design: Design for static and dynamic loading; failure theories; fatigue strength and the SN
diagram; principles of the design of machine elements such as bolted, riveted and welded joints;
shafts, gears, rolling and sliding contact bearings, brakes and clutches, springs.

Section 3: Fluid Mechanics and Thermal Sciences

Fluid Mechanics: Fluid properties; fluid statics, forces on submerged bodies, stability of floating
bodies; control-volume analysis of mass, momentum and energy; fluid acceleration; differential
equations of continuity and momentum; Bernoulli’s equation; dimensional analysis; viscous flow of
incompressible fluids, boundary layer, elementary turbulent flow, flow through pipes, head losses in
pipes, bends and fittings; basics of compressible fluid flow.
Heat-Transfer: Modes of heat transfer; one dimensional heat conduction, resistance concept and
electrical analogy, heat transfer through fins; unsteady heat conduction, lumped parameter system,
Heisler's charts; thermal boundary layer, dimensionless parameters in free and forced convective
heat transfer, heat transfer correlations for flow over flat plates and through pipes, effect of
turbulence; heat exchanger performance, LMTD and NTU methods; radiative heat transfer, Stefan-
Boltzmann law, Wien's displacement law, black and grey surfaces, view factors, radiation network
Analysis
Thermodynamics: Thermodynamic systems and processes; properties of pure substances, behavior
of ideal and real gases; zeroth and first laws of thermodynamics, calculation of work and heat in
various processes; second law of thermodynamics; thermodynamic property charts and tables,
availability and irreversibility; thermodynamic relations.
Applications: Power Engineering: Air and gas compressors; vapour and gas power cycles, concepts
of regeneration and reheat. I.C. Engines: Air-standard Otto, Diesel and dual cycles. Refrigeration
and air-conditioning: Vapour and gas refrigeration and heat pump cycles; properties of moist air,
psychrometric chart, basic psychrometric processes. Turbomachinery: Impulse and reaction
principles, velocity diagrams, Pelton-wheel, Francis and Kaplan turbines; steam and gas turbines.

Section 4: Materials, Manufacturing and Industrial Engineering

Engineering Materials: Structure and properties of engineering materials, phase diagrams, heat
treatment, stress-strain diagrams for engineering materials.
Casting, Forming and Joining Processes: Different types of castings, design of patterns, moulds and
cores; solidification and cooling; riser and gating design. Plastic deformation and yield criteria;
fundamentals of hot and cold working processes; load estimation for bulk (forging, rolling, extrusion,
drawing) and sheet (shearing, deep drawing, bending) metal forming processes; principles of powder
metallurgy. Principles of welding, brazing, soldering and adhesive bonding.
Machining and Machine Tool Operations: Mechanics of machining; basic machine tools; single and
multi-point cutting tools, tool geometry and materials, tool life and wear; economics of machining;
principles of non-traditional machining processes; principles of work holding, jigs and fixtures;
abrasive machining processes; NC/CNC machines and CNC programming.
Metrology and Inspection: Limits, fits and tolerances; linear and angular measurements;
comparators; interferometry; form and finish measurement; alignment and testing methods;
tolerance analysis in manufacturing and assembly; concepts of coordinate-measuring machine
(CMM).
Computer Integrated Manufacturing: Basic concepts of CAD/CAM and their integration tools; additive
manufacturing.
Production Planning and Control: Forecasting models, aggregate production planning, scheduling,
materials requirement planning; lean manufacturing.
Inventory Control: Deterministic models; safety stock inventory control systems.
Operations Research: Linear programming, simplex method, transportation, assignment, network
flow models, simple queuing models, PERT and CPM.

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