IAS PRELIMS SYLLABUS

Electrical Engineering

Prelims-syllabus

Electrical Circuits-Theory and Applications
Circuit components, network graphs, KCL, KVL; circuit analysis methods : nodal analysis, mesh analysis; basic network theorems and applications; transient analysis : RL, RC and RLC circuits; sinusoidal steady state analysis; resonant circuits and applications; coupled circuits and applications; balanced 3-phase circuits. Two port networks, driving point and transfer functions; poles and zeros of network functions.
Signals & Systems
Representation of continuous-time and discrete-time signals & system's ; LTI systems; convolution; impulse response; time-domain analysis of LTI systems based on convolution and differential/difference equations. Fourier transform, Laplace transform, Z-transform, Transfer function. Sampling and recovery of signals.
Control Systems
Elements of control systems; block-diagram representations; open-loop & closed-loop systems; principles and applications of feed-back. LTI systems : time domain and transform domain analysis. Stability : Routh Hurwitz criterion, root-loci, Nyquist's criterion. Bode-plots, Design of lead-lag compensators; Proportional, PI, PID controllers.
E.M. Theory
Electro-static and magneto-static fields; Maxwell's equations; e.m. waves and wave equations; wave propagation and antennas; transmission lines; micro-wave resonators, cavities and wave guides.
Electrical Engineering Materials
Electrical/electronic behaviour of materials : conductivity; free-electrons and band-theory; intrinsic and extrinsic semi-conductor, p-n junction; solar cells, super-conductivity. Dielectric behaviour of materials : polarization phenomena; piezo-electric phenomena. Magnetic materials: behaviour and application.
Analog Electronics
Diode circuits: rectifiers filters, clipping and clamping, zener diode and voltage regulation. Bipolar and field effect transistors (BJT, JFET and MOSFET) : Characteristics, biasing and small signal equivalent circuits. Basic amplifier circuits; differential amplifier circuits. Amplifiers : analysis, frequency response. Principles of feedback; OPAMP circuits; filters; oscillators.
Digital Electronics
Boolean algebra; minimisation of Boolean function; logic gates, digital IC families (DTL, TTL, ECL, MOS, CMOS). Combinational circuits : arithmetic circuits, code converters, multiplexers and decoder's. Sequential circuits : latches and flip-flops, counters and shift-registers. Comparators, timers, multivibrators. Sample and hold circuits; ADCs and DACs. Semiconductor memories.
Communication Systems
Fourier analysis of signals : amplitude, phase and power spectrum, auto-correlation and cross-correlation and their Fourier transforms. Analog modulation systems : amplitude and angle modulation and demodulation systems, spectral analysis; superheterodyne receivers. Pulse code modulation (PCM), differential PCM, delta modulation. Digital modulation schemes : amplitude, phase and frequency shift keying schemes (ASK, PSK, FSK). Multiplexing : time-division, frequency-division. Additive Gaussian noise : characterization using correlation, probability density function, power spectral density, Signal-to-noise ratio calculations for AM and FM. Elements of digital communication systems : source coding, channel coding; digital modulation & demodulation. Elements of Information theory, channel capacity. Elements of satellite and mobile communication; principles of television engineering; radar engineering and radio aids to navigation.
Computers and Microprocessors
Computer organization : number representation and arithmetic, functional organization, machine instructions, addressing modes, ALU, hardwired and microprogrammed control, memory organization. Elements of microprocessors : 8-bit microprocessors -architecture, instruction set, assembly level programming, memory, I/O interfacing, microcontrollers and applications.
Measurement and Instrumentation
Error analysis; measurement of current voltage, power, energy, power-factor, resistance, inductance, capacitance and frequency; bridge measurements. Electronic measuring instruments: multimeter, CRO, digital voltmeter, frequency counter, Q-meter, spectrum-analyser, distortion-meter. Transducers: thermocouple, thermistor, LVDT, strain-guages, piezo-electric crystal. Use of transducers in measurement of non-electrical quantities. Data-acquisition systems.
Energy Conversion
Single-phase transformer : equivalent circuit, phasor-diagram, tests, regulation and efficiency; three-phase transformer; auto transformer. Principles of energy conversion-d.c. generators and motors: Performers characteristics, starting and speed control armature reaction and commutation; three-phase induction motor; performance characteristics, starting and speed control. Single-phase induction motor. Synchronous generators: performance characteristics, regulation, parallel operation. Synchronous motors: starting characteristics, applications; synchronous condensor. FHP motors, permanent magnet and stepper motors, brushless d.c. motors, single-phase motors.
Power Systems
Electric power generation : thermal, hydro, nuclear. Transmission line parameters: steady-state performance of overhead transmission lines and cables. Distribution systems : insulators, bundle conductors, corona and radio interference effects; per-unit quantities; bus admittance and impedance matrices; load flow; voltage control and power factor correction. Economic operation. Principles of over current, differential and distance protection; solid state relays, circuit breakers, concept of system stability. HVDC transmission.
Power Electronics and Electric Drives
Semiconductor power devices : diode, transistor, thyristor, triac, GTO and MOSFET, static characteristics, principles of operation; triggering circuits; phase controlled rectifiers; bridge converters-fully controlled and half controlled; principles of thyristor chopper and inverter. Basic concept of speed control of DC and AC motor drives.
Elements of IC Fabrication Technology
Overview of IC Technology. Unit steps used in IC fabrication : wafer cleaning, photo-lithography, wet and dry etching, oxidation, diffusion, ion-implantation, CVD and LPCVD techniques for deposition of poly-silicon, silicon, silicon-pnitride and silicon dioxide; metallisation and passivation.

BANK CLERK EXAM

BANK CLERICAL EXAM.
The Banking Service Recruitment Boards invite applications for the following posts in the nationalised banks (including State Bank of

India

) in their respective regions:
1. Clerk
2. Typist (English)
3. Steno (English)
4. Agricultural Clerks
5. Steno (Hindi)
6. Typist (English and Hindi)
7. Steno (English and Hindi)
8. Clerk-cum-Cashier
9. Clerk-cum-Godown Keeper
10. Data Entry Operators
11. Telephone Operators

2. Educational Qualifications-(i) For the post of Clerks and Typists: Bachelor's degree of a recognised University in any discipline or its equivalent recognised as such by the Central Government.
Or
Passed with 50% marks in aggregate in Higher Secondary Examination/(10+2) or 10+2+3 pattern/Eleventh Standard Examination of 11+3 pattern/Intermediate/Pre-University or its equivalent.
Or
Passed with 50% marks in aggregate in Diploma in Banking
recognised by Central/State Government or U.T. Administration.
Or
Passed with 60% marks in aggregate in Matriculation/SSC (old
pattern) /SSLC/10th standard of 10+2+3 pattern or equivalent.

(ii) For the posts of Stenographers, Data Entry Operators, Telephone Operators: A pass in Matriculation/SSC (old pattern) SSLC/I0th standard examination of 10+2+3 pattern or equivalent.

(iii)For the posts of Agricultural Clerks: A degree or Diploma in Agriculture (including Agricultural Engineering) from a recognised University/Institution.

Or
Passed Higher Secondary/12th Standard of 10+2+3 pattern or Intermediate or equivalent examination with Agriculture. as a subject with 50% marks for all candidates except SC/ST/OBC/XS/ OH candidates in whose case the eligibility is a mere pass in these subjects.
Or

A Matriculation/SSC (10th Standard) certificate in case of a Village Level Worker with a minimum of 3 years experience as Village level worker under a Government.

3. Additional Qualifications: Applicants for the post of Typists and Stenographers must have proficiency in Typing andShorthand with the following minimum speed.

Hindi Typing 25 w.p.m.
English Typing 30 w.p.m.
Hindi Shorthand 60 w.p.m. in Hindi shorthand in addition to minimum Hindi Typing speed of 25 w.p.m.
English Shorthand 80 w.p.m. in English shorthand in addition to minimum English Typing speed of30 w.p.m.

4. Age Limits: Not below 18 years and not above 28 years at the time of notification of vacancies. Upper age limit is relaxable in respect of candidates belonging to Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Other Backward Classes, Physically Handicapped persons and Ex-servicemen, etc.
5. Plan of the Examination: The subjects of the written examination, the time allowed and the maximum marks for each subject will be as under:

S. No	Test	No. of Questions	Max. Marks	Time Allowed
(A)	OBJECTIVE TESTS			95 Minutes
1.	Reasoning	50	80
2.	Numerical Ability	50	80
3.	Clerical Aptitude	50	40
4.	English Language	50	50*
		200	200
(B)	DESCRIPTIVE PAPER
	Argumentative Questions	4	60	45 Minutes
			* Only Qualifying

N.B.: (i) The candidate has to pass each of the objective and
Descriptive Tests separately.
(ii) There will be negative marks for wrong answers in the
Objective Tests.
(iii)The Tests of Reasoning, Numerical Ability and Clerical Aptitude is considered for merit listing. The other tests of English Language and Descriptive questions will be qualifying.

(iv) Candidates, who pass in each test and rank sufficiently high on the basis of aggregate marks in written examination, would be called for interview/skill test. Final selection will be on the basis of the aggregate marks obtained by the candidate in the written examination and interview shall be strictly according to merit.

6.Syllabus

1. Test of Reasoning: This test would include questions of both verbal and non-verbal type. The test may include questions on analogies, similarities, differences, space visualisation, problem solving, analysis, judgement, decision-making, visual memory, discrimination, observation, relationship concepts, arithmetical reasoning, verbal and figure classification, arithmetical number series, etc. The test will also include questions designed to test the candidate's abilities to deal with abstract ideas and symbols and their relationships, arithmetical computation and other analytical functions.

2. Test of English Language: This is a test to see how well you know English. English language ability would be tested through questions on grammar, vocaoulary, sentence completion, synonyms, antonyms, comprehension of a passage, etc.

3. Test of Numerical Ability: Questions will be designed to test the ability of arithmetical computation of whole numbers, decimals 'and fractions and relationship between numbers. The questions would be based on arithmetical concepts and relationship between numbers and not on complicated arithmetical computations.

4. Test of Clerical Aptitude: The questions in Clerical Aptitude will be set to test the candidate's perceptual accuracy and aptitude. This is the ability to notice similarities and difference between the pairs of names and numbers. Questions in Clerical Aptitude will also assess in addition to perceptual accuracy and aptitude, ability to handle office routine work like filing, abbreviating, indexing, etc.

5. Descriptive Paper: It intends to measure your higher order cognitive abilities as comprehending the situations, etc., and also your language ability. It is a question paper-cum-answer sheet in Hindi and English and the Regional Language and you have to restrict your answers to the space provided on the answer-sheet. Use of supplements is not allowed. You have the option to answer 3 out of 4 questions either in Hindi or in English or in the Regional Language.

N.B.: (i) All the questions should be attempted in the same language. .
(ii) For candidates appearing for the post of Agriculture Clerk, an objective test of Agricultural Knowledge (50 questions, 30 minutes) will also be there. In this test problems relating to agricultural matters will be asked.

SBI PO EXAM

Bank Competitions

State Bank of India Probationary officers Exam .
This examination is held every year by the Central Recruitment Board, State Bank Group, generally in the month of February. Blank application forms and other particulars are published in the Employment News in the month of September of the previous year. These can also be obtained from the Bright Careers Institute, 1525, Nai Sarak, Delhi- 110006 by remitting Rs. 5.00 by Money Order or by cash payment of Rs. 2.00 at the counter of Institute's showroom. The last date for submission of applications is generally second week of April.

Educational Qualifications: Degree from a recognised University or any equivalent examination recognised as such by the Government of India.

3. Number of Chances: No candidate is permitted to compete more than three times at the examination. This restriction will not apply in the case of candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC communities provided that they are otherwise eligible.

4. Age: A candidate for this examination should have attained the age of21 years and must not have attained the age of 30 years on the 1st January of the year of examination. The age is relaxable for Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and Other Backward Classes, etc.

5. Plan of the Examination: The subjects of written test, the time allowed and the maximum marks allowed to each subject shall be as under:

S.No	Test	No. of Questions	Maximum Marks	Time Allowed
(A) 1. 2. 3. 4.	OBJECTIVE TESTS Reasoning English Language General Awarness Questions Aptitude	75 50 50 50	80 } 50* } } 60 } } 60 }	135 Minutes

(B)	DESCRIPTIVE PAPER Argumentative Questions	4	60*

*(ONLY QUALIFYING)

N.B.: (i) The candidate has to pass each of the Objective and Descriptive Tests separately.

(ii) However, the tests of Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude and General Awareness is considered for merit listing. The other tests of English Language and Descriptive Questions will be qualifying.

(iii)Candidates, who pass in each tests and rank sufficiently high on the basis of aggregate marks in written tests, would be called for interview. Final selection made is on the basis of the aggregate marks obtained by the candidate in the written tests and interview and shall be strictly according to merit

Syllabus
(1) Test of Reasoning Ability: This is a test which has been designed to ascertain how well you can think. It contains questions of various kinds. It will be partly verbal, that is based on or is related to figures and drawings.

(2) Quantitative Aptitude: The purpose of this test is to ascertain how quick you are in working at numerical calculations. There may be some graphs and tables in this test. Questions are asked about each graph or table. Only one of the suggested answers is correct. You have to read each graph or table carefully and indicate your answer on a separate answer-sheet.

(3) English Language: The purpose of this test is to judge your knowledge in English. In this test, there are passages, with questions based on the organisation of ideas and your understanding of the contents of various passages. Your ability will also be tested through your choice of words, expressions and similar skills.

(4) General Awareness: The purpose of this test is to ascertain a candidates' general awareness of environment around him and its application to society. The questions will be designed to test the candidate's knowledge of the current events and of such matters of everyday observation and experience as may be expected of an educated person, including topics on Life Sciences, Chemistry, Physics, etc. There may also be questions on Geography of India, land and her people, History of India, her culture heritage, freedom struggle and salient features of the Constitution of India, Economic and Social Problems.

(5) Descriptive Paper: The Descriptive Paper intends to measure your higher order cognitive abilities as comprehending a situation, analysing it, generating unique ideas or situations, etc., and also your language ability. It is a question-cum-answer-sheet and you have to restrict your answers to the space provided on the answer-sheet. You have the option to answer this paper in English or Hindi or regional languages. In this paper, there are four questions and you are required to answer any three questions in minutes.

UPSC CDS2

CDS Exam (II) 2009 Examination Scheme

CDS Examination (II) - CDS Exam 2008 Scheme of Examination

1. The Competitive examination comprises:
a) Written examination as shown in para 2 below.
b) Interview for intelligence and personality test (vide Part ‘B’ of this Appendix) of such candidates as may be called for interview at one of the Services Selection Centres.
2. The subjects of the written examination, the time allowed and the maximum marks allotted to each subject will be as follows:
a) For Admission to Indian Military Academy, Naval Academy and Air Force Academy.
The maximum marks allotted to the written examination and to the interviews will be equal for each course i.e. the maximum marks allotted to the written examination and to the interviews will be 300,300,300 and 200 each for admission to the Indian Military Academy, Naval Academy, Air Force Academy and Officers’ Training Academy respectively.

Sl.No	Subject	Duration	Maximum Marks
1	English	2 Hours	100
2	General Knowledge	2 Hours	100
3	Elementary Mathematics	2 Hours	100

b) For Admission to Officers’ Training Academy:

Sl.No	Subject	Duration	Maximum Marks
1	English	2 Hours	100
2	General Knowledge	2 Hours	100

3. The papers in all the subjects will consist of objective type questions only. The question papers (test booklets) of general knowledge and elementary mathematics will be set in bilingually in hindi as well as english .
4. In the question papers, wherever necessary, questions involving the metric system of Weights and Measures only will be set.
5. Candidates must write the papers in their own hand. In no circumstances will they be allowed the help of a scribe to write answers for them.
6. The Commission have discretion to fix qualifying marks in any or all the subjects of the examination.

7. The candidates are not permitted to use calculator for answering objective type papers (Test Booklets). They should not therefore, bring the same inside the Examination Hall.

CDS Examination (II) - CDS Syllabus 2008

Standard and Syllabus of the Examination:
Standard:
The standard of the papers in Elementary Mathematics will be of Matriculation level.
The standard of papers in other subjects will approximately be such as may be expected of a graduate of an Indian University.
Syllabus:
English (Code No. 01)
The question paper will be designed to test the candidates’ understanding of English and workmanlike use of words.
General Knowledge (Code No. 02)
General Knowledge including knowledge of current events and of such matters of everyday observation and experience in their scientific aspects as may be expected of an educated person who has not made a special study of any scientific subject.
The paper will also include questions on History of India and Geography of a nature which candidate should be able to answer without special study.
Elementary Mathematics (Code No. 03):
Arithmetic:
Number System-Natural numbers, Integers, Rational and Real numbers. Fundamental operations addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, Square roots, Decimal fractions.
Unitary method-time and distance, time and work, percentages, applications to simple and compound interest, profit and loss, ratio and proportion, variation.
Elementary Number Theory- Division algorithm. Prime and composite numbers. Tests of divisibility by 2,3,4,5,9 and 11. Multiples and factors. Factorisation Theorem.
H.C.F. and L.C.M. Euclidean algorithm, Logarithms to base 10, laws of logarithms, use of logarithmic tables.

Algebra:
Basic Operations, simple factors, Remainder Theorem, H.C.F., L.C.M. Theory of polynomials, solutions of quadratic equations, relation between its roots and coefficients (Only real roots to be considered).
Simultaneous linear equations in two unknowns-analytical and graphical solutions. Simultaneous linear equations in two variables and their solutions.
Practical problems leading to two simultaneous linear equations or inequations in two variables or quadratic equations in one variable & their solutions. Set language and set notation, Rational expressions and conditional identities, Laws of indices.
Trigonometry:
Sine x, cosine x, Tangent x when 0⁰<
x < 90⁰Values of sin x, cos x and tan x, for x = 0⁰, 30⁰, 45⁰, 60⁰ and 90⁰
Simple trigonometric identities.
Use of trigonometric tables.
simple cases of heights and distances.
Geometry:
Lines and angles, Plane and plane figures, Theorems on (i) Properties of angles at a point (ii) Parallel lines, (iii) Sides and angles of a triangle, (iv) Congruency of triangles, (v) Similar triangles, (vi) Concurrence of medians and altitudes, (vii) Properties of angles, sides and diagonals of a parallelogram, rectangle and square (viii) Circles and its properties including tangents and normals, (ix) Loci.
Mensuration:
Areas of squares, rectangles, parallelograms, triangle and circle. Areas of figures which can be split up into these figures (Field Book), Surface area and volume of cuboids, lateral surface and volume of right circular cones and cylinders, surface area and volume of spheres.
Statistics:
Collection and tabulation of statistical data, Graphical representation frequency polygons, histograms, bar charts, pie charts etc. Measures of central tendency.
Intelligence and personality test:
In addition to the interview the candidates will be put to Intelligence Tests both verbal and non-verbal, designed to assess their basic intelligence. They will also be put to Group Tests such as group discussions, group planning, outdoor group tasks, and asked to give brief lectures on specified subjects. All these tests are intended to judge the mental calibre of a candidate.

In broad terms, this is really an assessment of not only his intellectual qualities but also his social traits and interests in current affairs.

UPSC CDS1

UPSC - CDS Examination (I) 2009 - Examination Scheme

1. The Competitive examination comprises:
1. One Farm Superintendent in Farm Machinery, Training & Testing Institute

Written examination as shown in para 2 below.
Interview for intelligence and personality test (vide Part ‘B’ of this Appendix) of such candidates as may be called for interview at one of the Services Selection Centres.

2. The subjects of the written examination, the time allowed and the maximum marks allotted to each subject will be as follows:
(a) For Admission to Indian Military Academy, Naval Academy and Air Force Academy.

S.No	Subject	Duration	Maximum Marks
1	English	2 Hours	100
2	General Knowledge	2 Hours	100
3	Elementary Mathematics	2 Hours	100

(b) For Admission to Officers’ Training Academy

S.No	Subject	Duration	Maximum Marks
1	English	2 Hrs	100
2	General Knowledge	2 Hrs	100

The maximum marks allotted to the written examination and to the interviews will be equal for each course i.e. the maximum marks allotted to the written examination and to the interviews will be 300,300,300 and 200 each for admission to the Indian Military Academy, Naval Academy, Air Force Academy and Officers’ Training Academy respectively.

as well as english.
4. In the question papers, wherever necessary, questions involving the metric system of Weights and Measures only will be set.

5. Candidates must write the papers in their own hand. In no circumstances will they be allowed the help of a scribe to write answers for them.
6. The Commission have discretion to fix qualifying marks in any or all the subjects of the examination.
7. The candidates are not permitted to use calculator for answering objective type papers (Test Booklets). They should not therefore, bring the same inside the Examination Hall.

UPSC - CDS Examination (I) 2009 - Syllabus

Standard and Syllabus of the Examination
Standard
The standard of the papers in Elementary Mathematics will be of Matriculation level.
The standard of papers in other subjects will approximately be such as may be expected of a graduate of an Indian University.
Syllabus
English (Code No. 01)
The question paper will be designed to test the candidates’ understanding of English and workmanlike use of words.
General Knowledge (Code No. 02)
General Knowledge including knowledge of current events and of such matters of everyday observation and experience in their scientific aspects as may be expected of an educated person who has not made a special study of any scientific subject.
The paper will also include questions on History of India and Geography of a nature which candidate should be able to answer without special study.
Elementary Mathematics (Code No. 03)
Arithmetic
Number System-Natural numbers, Integers, Rational and Real numbers. Fundamental operations addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, Square roots, Decimal fractions.
Unitary method-time and distance, time and work, percentages, applications to simple and compound interest, profit and loss, ratio and proportion, variation.

Elementary Number Theory- Division algorithm. Prime and composite numbers. Tests of divisibility by 2,3,4,5,9 and 11. Multiples and factors.
Factorisation Theorem. H.C.F. and L.C.M. Euclidean algorithm, Logarithms to base 10, laws of logarithms, use of logarithmic tables.
Algebra
Basic Operations, simple factors, Remainder Theorem, H.C.F., L.C.M. Theory of polynomials, solutions of quadratic equations, relation between its roots and coefficients (Only real roots to be considered).
Simultaneous linear equations in two unknowns-analytical and graphical solutions. Simultaneous linear equations in two variables and their solutions.
Practical problems leading to two simultaneous linear equations or inequations in two variables or quadratic equations in one variable & their solutions.
Set language and set notation, Rational expressions and conditional identities, Laws of indices.
Trigonometry
Sine x, cosine x, Tangent x when 00 x 900 Values of sin x, cos x and tan x, for x = 00, 300, 450, 600 and 900 Simple trigonometric identities.
Use of trigonometric tables. simple cases of heights and distances.
Geometry
Lines and angles, Plane and plane figures, Theorems on

Properties of angles at a point
Parallel lines,
Sides and angles of a triangle,
Congruency of triangles,
Similar triangles,
Concurrence of medians and altitudes,
Properties of angles, sides and diagonals of a parallelogram, rectangle and square
Circles and its properties including tangents and normals,
Loci.

Mensuration
Areas of squares, rectangles, parallelograms, triangle and circle. Areas of figures which can be split up into these figures (Field Book), Surface area and volume of cuboids, lateral surface and volume of right circular cones and cylinders, surface area and volume of spheres.
Statistics
Collection and tabulation of statistical data, Graphical representation frequency polygons, histograms, bar charts, pie charts etc. Measures of central tendency.
Intelligence and personality test
In addition to the interview the candidates will be put to Intelligence Tests both verbal and non- verbal, designed to assess their basic intelligence.
They will also be put to Group Tests such as group discussions, group planning, outdoor group tasks, and asked to give brief lectures on specified subjects.
All these tests are intended to judge the mental calibre of a candidate. In broad terms, this is really an assessment of not only his intellectual qualities but also his social traits and interests in current affairs.

G.k 2012

Tamil Nadu Ministers :-

Selvi J Jayalalithaa Chief Minister

Thiru O. Panneerselvam Minister for Finance

Thiru K.A. Sengottaiyan Minister for Information Technology

Thiru. Natham R. Viswanathan Minister for Electricity and Prohibition and Excise

Thiru K.P. Munusamy Minister for Municipal Administration and Rural Development

Thiru R. Vaithilingam Minister for Housing and Urban Development

Tmt B. Valarmathi Minister for Social Welfare

Thiru Agri S.S Krishnamoorthy Minister for School Education and Sports and Youth Welfare

Thiru P Palaniappan Minister for Higher Education

Thiru C.Ve Shanmugam Commercial Taxes and Registration, Law, Courts and Prisons

Thiru S Damodaran Minister for Agriculture

Thiru Sellur K Raju Minister for Cooperation

Thiru K.T Pachamal Minister for Forests

Thiru Edappadi K Palaniswami Minister for Highways & Minor Ports

Thiru R Kamaraj Minister for Food

Thiru V Moorthy Minister for Milk and Dairy Development

Thiru M.C Sampath Minister for Rural Industries and Nutritious Noon Meal

Thiru K.V Ramalingam Minister for Public Works

Thiru S.P Velumani Minister for Revenue

Thiru T.K.M Chinnayya Minister for Animal Husbandry

Thiru P. Thangamani Industries Minister

Dr. S. Sundararaj Minister for Handlooms and Textiles

Thiru P. Chendur Pandian Minister for Khadi and Village Industries

Tmt S Gokula Indira Minister for Tourism

Thiru B.V Ramanaa Minister for Environment

Thiru N Subramanian Minister for Adi Dravidar and Tribal Welfare

Thiru V Senthil Balaji Minister for Transport

Thiru K.A Jayapal Minister for Fisheries

Thiru K T Rajenthra Balaji Minister for Information, Special Programme Implementation

Thiru S.T Chellapandian Minister for Labour

Dr. V.S Vijay Minister for Health

Thiru A Mohammedjan Minister for Backward Classes and Minorities Welfare

Thiru M.S.M Anandan Minister for HR & CE

Current Governor :-

Konijeti Rosaiah

Railway Competitive Examinations In India

Indian Railways is the second largest railway system in the world. Its employees are numbered at about 16 lakhs. Indian Railways is divided into 16 zones and each zone is headed by a General Manager. Every zone is divided into some divisions and each division is headed by a Divisional Railway Manager.

The posts in railways are divided into four groups. They are:

Group A
Group B
Group C
Group D

Entry into the Group A posts is done through the Civil Services Examination and Combined Engineering Services examination. These examinations are conducted every year through the Union Public Service Commission.

Railway Recruitment Board Recruitment 2012

Railway Recruitment Board Recruitment 2012
Date of Exam:09.09.2012

The list of Group A services is as follows:

Indian Railway Traffic Service
Indian Railway Accounts Service
Indian Railway Personnel Service
Assistant Security Officer in Railway Protection Force
Indian Railway Service of Engineers
Indian Railway Service of Mechanical Engineers
Indian Railway Service of Electrical Engineers
Indian Railway Service of Signal Engineers
Indian Railway Stores Service

Group B category

posts under Group C

Group D posts

www.civilserviceindia.com

General Knowledge
General English
General Arithmatic
Analytical and Quantitative Skills
Subject of respective posts.

TNPSC Group 1 Exam Prelims & Mains Syllabus

Tamilnadu public service commission

SYLLABUS

Group 1 Prelims Syllabus

General Knowledge (OBJECTIVE TYPE):-

The paper on general knowledge will include questions covering the following fields of knowledge: General science, current events of national and international importance , history and culture of India, geography, Indian polity, Indian economy, Indian national movement and freedom struggle, mental ability tests and other related fields.

Questions on general science will cover general appreciation and understanding of science, including matters of every day observation and experience as may be expected of a well educated person who has not made a special study of any scientific discipline.

In history emphasis will be on broad general understanding of the subject in its social, economic, political aspects; social and cultural heritage of India emphasizing unity in diversity.

In geography emphasis will be on geography of India including the physical, social, economic geography and on the main features of Indian agriculture and natural resources.

Questions on Indian polity and economy will test knowledge on the country’s political, executive, judicial system, panchayat raj, rural and community development, and economic planning in India.

Questions on Indian national movement will relate to the nature and character of the nineteenth century resurgence, growth of nationalism and attainment of independence.

General mental ability test will include analysis of classified data, logical and behavioral reasoning, analogies, school arithmetic, numerical ability and basic concepts of computers.

Current events will include latest developments on all the fields detailed above including science and technology.

NOTE: About 20 % of the questions in this paper shall be exclusively with reference to Tamil, Tamilnadu, language and literature, culture and heritage of its people.

Syllabus for group I services main examination-TWO PAPERS

GENERAL STUDIES (DESCRIPTIVE TYPE)

PAPER-1

1. Modern history of India and Indian culture
2. Current events of national and international importance
3. Statistical analysis , graphs and diagrams
4. Social problems and other current sensitive issues

PAPER-2

1. Indian polity
2. Indian economy and geography of India
3. Role and impact of science and technology in the development of India
4. Tamil language, Tamil society, its culture and heritage
5. Tamil Nadu administration

Modern history of India and Indian culture will cover the broad history of the country from about the middle of the nineteenth century (advent of European invasion) and would include questions on Gandhi, Tagore, Nehru and Periyar.

Statistical analysis, graphs and diagrams will include exercises to test the candidates ability to draw commonsense conclusions from information presented in statistical, graphical and diagrammatical form and to point out deficiencies, limitations and inconsistencies therein.

Social problems and sensitive issues will include problems like bonded labour, child labour, gender bias, minorities, SC/ST, illiteracy, poverty, employment etc.

Indian polity will include questions on constitution of India, and Political System in India.

On Indian economy and geography, questions will be put on planning in India and the physical, economic, social geography of India.

On role and impact of science and technology, questions will be asked to test the candidate’s awareness of the latest developments in science and technology with special emphasis on applied aspects.

Under Tamil language and culture questions will be put to test the candidate’s general awareness on those topics.

Tamil Nadu administration will cover topics in general administration like organizational structure, functions, control, social welfare oriented programmes etc.