Junior Instructor Syllabus 300/2018 Kerala PSC

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KPSC Junior Instructor Detailed Syllabus 2021:- Kerala Public Service Commission Junior Instructor (Mechanical Agricultural Machinery) (SR from Among SC/ST and ST Only) in Industrial Training (Category Number 300/2018) detailed syllabus has published. Candidates can Download Junior Instructor Syllabus May 2021 here.

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Occupational Safety & Health: Importance of Safety and general
Precautions to be observed in the shop. Basic first aid, safety signs – for
Danger, Warning, caution & personal safety message. Safe handling of Fuel
Spillage, Fire extinguishers used for different types of fire. Safe disposal of
toxic dust, safe handling and Periodic testing of lifting equipment,
Authorization of Moving & road testing vehicles. Energy conservationDefinition, Energy Conservation Opportunities (ECOs)-Minor ECos and
Medium ECOs, Major ECOs), Safety disposal of Used engine oil, Electrical
safety tips.
Hand & Power Tools:- Marking scheme, Marking material-chalk, Prussian
blue. Cleaning tools- Scraper, wire brush, Emery paper, Description, care
and use of Surface plates, steel rule, measuring tape, try square. Calipersinside and outside. Dividers, surface gauges, scriber, punches-prick punch,
center punch, pin punch, hollow punch, number and letter punch. Chiselflat, cross-cut. Hammer- ball pein, lump, mallet. Screw drivers-blade
screwdriver, Phillips screw driver, Ratchet screwdriver. Allen key, bench
vice & Cclamps, Spanners- ring spanner, open end spanner & the
combination spanner, universal adjustable open end spanner. Sockets &
accessories, Pliers – Combination pliers, multi grip, long nose, flat-nose,
Nippers or pincer pliers, Side cutters, Tin snips, Circlip pliers, external
circlips pliers. Air impact wrench, air ratchet, wrenches- Torque wrenches,
pipe wrenches, car jet washers Pipe flaring & cutting tool, pullers-Gear and
bearing.
Systems of measurement: Description, care & use of – MicrometersOutside and depth mirometer, Micrometer adjustments, Vernier calipers,
Telescope gauges, Dial bore gauges, Dial indicators, straightedge, feeler
gauge, thread pitch gauge, vacuum gauge, tire pressure gauge.
Fasteners: Study of different types of screws, nuts, studs & bolts, locking
devices, Such as lock nuts, cotter, split pins, keys, circlips, lock rings, lock
washers and locating where they are used. Washers & chemical compounds
can be used to help secure these fasteners. Function of Gaskets, Selection
of materials for gaskets
and packing, oil seals. Cutting tools:- Study of different type of cutting tools
like Hacksaw, File- Definition, parts of a file, specification, Grade, shape,
different type of cut and uses., OFF-hand grinding with sander, bench and
pedestal grinders, safety precautions while grinding. Limits, Fits &
Tolerances:-Definition of limits, fits & tolerances with examples used in auto
components .
Basic Workshop Machines , Basic Electricity and Heat Treatment
Drilling machine: Description and study of Bench type Drilling machine,
Portable electrical Drilling machine, drill holding devices, Work Holding
devices, Drill bits.Taps and Dies: Hand Taps and wrenches, Calculation of
Tap drill sizes for metric and inch taps. Different type of Die and Die stock.
Screw extractors. Hand Reamers – Different Type of hand reamers, Drill
size for reaming, Lapping,
Lapping abrasives, type of Laps.
Sheet metal: State the various common metal Sheets used in Sheet Metal
shop
Sheet metal operations – Shearing, bending, Drawing, Squeezing Sheet
metal joints – Hem & Seam Joints Fastening Methods – Riveting, soldering,
Brazing. fluxes used
on common joints. Sheet and wire-gauges. The blow lamp- its uses and pipe
fittings.
Basic electricity: Electricity principles, Ground connections, Ohm’s law,
Voltage, Current, Resistance, Power, Energy. Voltmeter, ammeter,
Ohmmeter Mulitmeter, Conductors & insulators, Wires, Shielding, Length
vs. resistance, Resistor Ratings
Fuses & circuit breakers: Ballast resistor, Stripping wire insulation, cable
colour codes and sizes, Resistors in Series circuits , Parallel circuits and
Series-parallel circuits, Electrostatic effects, Capacitors and its applications,
Capacitors in series and parallel.
Description of Chemical effects: Batteries & cells, Lead acid batteries &
Stay Maintenance Free (SMF) batteries, Magnetic effects, Heating effects,
Thermoelectric energy, Thermisters, Thermo couples, Electrochemical
energy, Photo-voltaic energy,
Piezo-electric energy, Electromagnetic induction, Relays, Solenoids, Primary
& Secondary windings, Transformers, stator and rotor coils.
Basic electronics: Description of Semi conductors, Solid state devicesDiodes, Transistors, Thyristors,Uni Junction Transistors ( UJT), Metal Oxide
Field Effect Transistors ( MOSFETs), Logic gates-OR, AND & NOT and
Logic gates using switches.
Introduction to welding and Heat Treatment Welding processes :
Principles of Arc welding, brief description, classification and applications.
Manual Metal Arc welding -principles, power sources, electrodes, welding
parameters, edge preparation & fit up and welding techniques; Oxy –
Acetylene welding – principles, equipment, welding parameters, edge
preparation & fit up and welding techniques;. Heat Treatment Process–
Introduction, Definition of heat treatment, Definition of Annealing,
Normalizing, Hardening and tempering. Case hardening, Nitriding,
Induction hardening and Flame Hardening process used in auto
components with examples.
Non-destructive Testing Methods: Importance of Non-Destructive
Testing In Automotive Industry, Definition of NDT, Liquid penetrant and
Magnetic particle testing method – Portable Yoke method Introduction to
Hydraulics & Pneumatics: –
Definition of Pascal law, pressure, Force, viscosity. Description, symbols and
application in automobile of Gear pump-Internal & External, single acting,
double
acting & Double ended cylinder; Directional control valves-2/2, 3/2, 4/2, 4/3
way valve, Pressure relief valve, Non return valve, Flow control valve used
in automobile. Pneumatic Symbols, Description and function of air
Reciprocating Compressor. Function of Air service unit (FRL-Filter,
Regulator & Lubricator).
Tractor Engine Basics & Engine components
Engine Basics: Classification of engines, Principle & working of 2&4-stroke diesel engine
(Compression ignition Engine (C.I) ), Principle of Spark Ignition Engine(SI), differentiate
between 2-stroke and 4 stroke, C.I engine and S.I Engine, Direct injection and Indirect injection,
Brief on common rail diesel injection engine. Engine output, compression pressure, Compression
ratio
Engine Components: Working principle & construction of cylinder heads, types of combustion
chambers. Function of Engine Valves, different types, materials, Type of valve operating
mechanism. Importance of Valve seats & inserts, importance of Valve movement, Valve stem, oil
seals, Valve-timing diagram and concept of Variable valve timing.
Description of Cylinder block, Cylinder block construction: Types of cylinder blocks &
cylinder liners. Description & functions of different types of pistons, piston rings and piston pins
and materials. Used recommended clearances for the rings and its necessity precautions while
fitting rings, common troubles and remedy.
Description & function of connecting rod: Importance of big-end split obliquely, Materials
used for connecting rods big end & main bearings. Shells piston pins and locking methods of
piston pins. Recommended clearances for the cylinder liners & rings. Bearing failure & its
causes-care & maintenance.
Description of crankshaft & Camshafts: Types of their drives. Description of Overhead
camshaft, importance of Cam lobes. Crankcase ventilation (PCV). Camshaft, Crank-shaft
balancing, Firing order of the engine. Description and function of the fly wheel and vibration
damper. Timing mark.
Cooling systems: Purpose, types, Heat transfer method, effect of boiling point & pressure,
coolant properties, preparation and recommended change of interval, use of antifreezer.
Cooling system components: Water pump, function of thermostat, pressure cap, Recovery
system & Thermo-switch. Function & types of Radiator.
Lubrication system: Purposes & characteristics of oil, type of lubricants, grade as per SAE, &
their application, oil additives, type of lubrication system. Lubrication
system components- different type of Oil pump, Oil filters & oil cooler. Probable reasons for
low / high oil pressure, high oil consumption and their remedies.
Intake & exhaust systems: Description of Diesel induction & Exhaust systems. Description &
function of air compressor, exhauster, Super charger, Intercoolers, turbo charger, variable turbo
charger mechanism.
Intake system components: Description and function of Air cleaners, Different type air cleaner,
Description of Intake manifolds and material.
Exhaust system components: Description and function of Exhaust manifold, Exhaust pipe,
Mufflers- Reactive, absorptive, Combination, Electronic mufflers, Catalytic converters,
Backpressure, Diesel particulate filter, Exhaust Gas Recirculation(EGR).
Tractor Transmission System & Power Tiller
Carburetor operation: Carburation, Carburetor system components, Carburetor systems,
Metering jets, Accelerating, Carburetor barrels
Diesel Fuel Systems: Diesel fuel characteristics, concept of Quiet diesel technology & Clean
diesel technology, Fuel feed system used in Tractor’s description and layout. Diesel fuel system
components, Description and function of Diesel fuel injection system, types of fuel injection
pumps, type of drive, injectors-types and function. Governor and their types. Distributor-type
injection pump, Glow plugs, Cummins & Detroit Diesel injection Diesel electronic controlDiesel electronic control systems (DEC), Common rail diesel injection system.Method of
bleeding fuel supply system
Clutch: Types, construction and function. Components of clutch -driver & driven plates, torsion
spring, cushion springs, operating fingers, clutch shaft, Slave cylinder & oil seal. Clutch release
bearing & linkages.
Manual transmissions: Function, description, types and their application. Gearbox layout.
Components of tractor gear box. Principle of epicyclical gear box. Necessity of torque convertor,
need of 4 x 4 wheel drive / Front wheel drive, Low & high gear ratio, universal joint and
propeller shaft.
Final Drive & Drive Shafts: Differential carriers double reduction gearing, differential lock,
crown wheel and pinion adjustments, function and types of power take off (PTO) mechanism.
Types of front & rear axles. Common trouble and their remedies, care and maintenance.
Steering & Suspension Systems: Function and types of steering system. Description,
construction and function of mechanical steering system steering wheel, steering gear box, tierod, arms link, ball and socket joints etc. Their
movement and adjustment. Description and mechanism of foot steerage pedal as incorporated in
tractors. Description, working and principle of hydraulic steering system. Different parts such as
pump, distributor valves, pipe line and hoses etc Development of mechanical framing. Use of
Power tiller, Tractor & Bulldozer, Chassis frame of tractor.
Wheels & Tyres: Description, construction and function of Wheel. Rim sizes. Types & sizes of
tyres. Solid, pneumatic & Radial. Ply rating. Tyre materials, Hysteresis & designations, Tyre
information, Tyre tread designs, Tyre ratings for temperature & traction. Importance of inFlatting tyres to correct pressure. Repair and maintenance of tyres and tubes. Storage of tyres.
Descriptions Tirewear Patterns and causes Nitrogen vs atmospheric air in tyres
Braking Systems: Braking fundamentals Principles of braking, Drum & disc rakes,
Lever/mechanical advantage, Hydraulic pressure & force, Brake fade.
Braking systems: Brake type used on tractor – principles, Air brakes,
Braking system components: Park brake system, Brake pedal, Brake lines, Brake fluid,
Bleeding, Master cylinder, Divided systems, Tandem master cylinder, Power booster or brake
unit, Hydraulic brake booster, Applying brakes, Brake force, Brake light switch
Drum brakes & components: Drum brake system, Drum brake operation, Brake linings &
shoes, Backing plate, Wheel cylinders
Disc brakes & components: Disc brake system, Disc brake operation, Disc brake rotors, Disc
brake pads, Disc brake calipers, Proportioning valves, Proportioning valve operation, Brake
friction materials.
Description, working principle & use of power tiller : (two wheel tractor) power unit. Method
of power transmission to wheel from engine. Main clutch assembling working procedure steering
Clutch/brakes mechanism method of power transmission to implement (Rotation), irrigation
pump, thresher. Hitching of M.B. Plough, trailer disc harrow.
Tractor equipment: Description, function of harrows, cultivators, seed drills & tractor trailer.
Hitching of equipment. Danger in overloading & incorrect field operation. Average life of
Agriculture implements. Description and function of tractor accessories such as Draw bar, top
link & Belly Pulley. Setting of draw bar to correct height. Use of Hydraulic lift. Maintenance of
tractor accessories.
Tractor Electrical Maintenance: Lighting arrangement in tractors (As applicable). Description
of charging circuit. Operation of alternator, regulator unit ignition warning lamp troubles and
remedy in charging system. Fault finding in electrical system.
Description of starter motor circuit: Common troubles and remedy in starter circuit.
Description of lighting circuit. Charging & discharging of lead acid battery.
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Primary Tillage Implements and Soil Forming Equipments
Types of tillage & their uses: Working principles of ploughs.
Constructional details. Workshop adjustments. Method of hitching.
Importance of weight transfer. Considerations while using mounted and
semi mounted implements. Method of ploughing. Methods of field
operation. Recommended speeds for operation under different field
conditions. Daily and periodical maintenance
Function & working of :Sub soiler/ chisel plough. Constructional details.
Function & working of Rotavator. Workshop adjustments. Method of
hitching. Importance of weight transfer. Method of ploughing. Method of
Field operation. Recommended speeds for operation of rotavators. Daily and
periodical maintenance
Types of harrows & their uses: Working principles& Constructional
details. Setting and adjustments. Hitching and mode of operation.
Difference between disc harrows & drag harrow. Difference between disc
harrows & disc plough. Trouble shooting. Safety precautions.
Types of cultivator: Working Principles & their constructional details,
adjustments.
Common types of shovels & seeps. Adjustments, mode of operation. Trouble
shooting. Care & Maintenance. Soil forming equipment & their types.
Constructional details of levelers, scrapers/ blade terracer, ditchers and
bund formers. Constructional details of Lazer leveler, trencher &
dozer/dumper and post hole digger. Prime mover & driving practice.
Adjustments, mode of operation. Method of Field operation. Recommended
speeds for operation.
Secondary Tillage Implements and Irrigation Pumps
Types of seed drills & their uses: Constructional details of seed cum
fertilizer drill. Seed & fertilizer metering devices. Constructional details of
special drills such as zero till, strip drill/rotto drill & Happy seeder. Types of
furrow openers, methods
of transmission of power. Calibration & workshop adjustments. Field
calibration and mode of operation. Guide chart for mixing fertilizers.
Recommended speeds for operation. Care & maintenance
Types of planters: Constructional details of Maize, Cotton, G/ nut &
potato planters . Constructional details of paddy transplanter, Sugarcane &
paddy transplanter. Common metering devices. Types of furrow openers.
Power transmission. Function of row marker. Field operation of paddy
transplanter. Field
operation of veg. transplanter. Use of cage wheels and puddles.
Types of fertilizer applicators: Constructional details of fertilizer
applicators Types of furrow openers, Methods of transmission of power.
Calibration & workshop adjustments. Field operation & adjustments of
fertilizer applicators. Recommended speeds for operation Care &
maintenance.
Source of water: Study common irrigation and drainage systems. Types of
irrigation systems. Types of pumps. Working principles & constructional
details of centrifugal pumps.
Types of centrifugal pumps: Constructional details & principle of
operation of a submersible pump. Description of tools and equipment
required for boring a tube well. Use a compressor for revitalizing the tube
well to improve its discharge. Pump selection, common prime movers, and
coupling devices. Different types of irrigation pipes. Working principles of
valves and hydrants. Working principles of Popup/sprinkler & mister
/fogger. Working principles of drippers. Methods of field operation &
adjustment.
Types of power tillers, their uses: Constructional details. Method of
power transmission for different field operation with different attachments.
Common types of weeds and their control. Methods of weed control.
Constructional detail of power
weeder. Premergence and post emergence applications. Recommended
weedicides for
different crops. Equipments used for their applications.
Harvesting Machines
Types of electrical motors: Used on the farm their constructional
details, selection,operation, care and maintenance. Different types of
starters. Fuses and their capacities. Installation
of motors. Safety precautions Types of sprayers & dusters. Working
principles. Calibrations of sprayers & dusters. Method of operation.
Common prime movers. Workshop adjustments. Constructional details,
working principles & calibration of high clearance sprayers/ cotton & Aero
blast sprayers. Methods of operation.
Reapers & their types Functions: Working principles, constructional
details. Field
adjustments & operation Care and maintenance. Trouble shooting.
Precautions in working & transporting.
Types of threshers: Maize Sheller and ground nut decorticators. Working
principles, constructional details. Adjustments and operations. Prime mover
and driving systems. Trouble shooting and remedies. Transmission of power
belts and pulleys.
Purpose of a combine harvester: Advantages and limitations. Types of
combine harvester. Special purpose combine harvesters. Working principles
& constructional of different systems of combine harvester. Components of
different systems of combine harvester. Flow path material of combine
harvesters. Power transmission & drive systems. Workshop adjustments.
Methods of field operation. Field adjustments according to crop & soil
condition. Types of grain losses, their causes and remedies.
Factors affecting the performance of a combine. Recommended speeds.
Considerations while selecting a combine. Custom hiring of combine.
Calculating of
combine operation of combine harvesting. Safety precautions.
Need of green harvesting equipment: Working principles,
constructional details of mover. Functions, working principles,
constructional details of folder harvester. Functions, working principles,
constructional details power chaff/ silagecutter. workshop and field
adjustments. Methods of field operation. care and maintenance. Function
and working of rotary harvester. Function and working of hay-bailer.
Workshop adjustments. Method of field operation. Method of transportation.
Common accidents and their prevention. Trouble shooting. Care and
maintenance.
Need & importance of root harvesting: Machine. Types & working of
diggers. Components of diggers. Prime mover attachments and driving
system. Transporting the root harvesting machinery. Settings &
Adjustments.
Seed Processing Machines
Important of winnowing: Types of winnower and its parts. Importance of
cleaning & grading. Types of cleaner/ grader. Methods of cleaning/grading.
Prime mover attachments and driving system. Settings and Adjustments.
Troubles & maintenance. Safety precautions.
Importance of rice huller and polisher: Feed grinder-cum-mixer,
hammer mill, oil extractor and sugarcane crusher. Constructional details,
materials used. Principles of operation. Common faults and remedies.
Working of fans and blowers: Purpose of grain auger, bucket elevator
etc., Constructional details and working of a grain drier. Grain storage
structure i.e. concrete and sheet metal bins (sylo structure). Methods and
instruments used for measuring moisture contents of grains. Equipment and
methods used for treating and fumigating seeds and grains.
Operation of transporting and handling: Equipment i.e. Tractor, tractor
trailer, power tiller & combine harvester