Post Name:

Assistant Chemist

Organization:

Travancore Titanium Products Limited (TTPL)
(A Kerala Government Public Sector Undertaking)

Category Number:

211/2014

Exam Type:

Objective (OMR-based exam)

Duration:

1 hour 15 minutes (75 minutes)

Total Marks:

100 Marks

Structure of the Question Paper

The Kerala PSC Assistant Chemist exam is structured to evaluate candidates' core subject knowledge in Chemistry, along with basic general awareness and aptitude. Below is the standard structure based on the 211/2014 paper:

1. Core Chemistry (B.Sc./M.Sc. Level) – ~70-75 Marks

This is the most important section, covering essential chemistry topics such as:

• Inorganic Chemistry

  • Periodic properties, coordination compounds, metallurgy

  • Qualitative and quantitative analysis

• Organic Chemistry

  • Basic reaction mechanisms, hydrocarbons, functional groups

  • Stereochemistry and spectroscopy

• Physical Chemistry

  • Chemical kinetics, thermodynamics, equilibrium

  • Electrochemistry, phase rule, solutions

• Analytical Chemistry

  • Titrations, gravimetric analysis, chromatography, spectroscopy

• Industrial Chemistry

  • Chemical processes relevant to titanium dioxide production

  • Pollution control, waste management, industrial safety

2.General Knowledge & Current Affairs – ~10-15 Marks

• Kerala Renaissance and social reforms

• Indian Constitution and polity

• Basic science facts and recent developments

• Current affairs related to Kerala and India

3.General English – ~10-15 Marks

• Synonyms & antonyms

• Grammar and sentence correction

• Usage and comprehension

• One-word substitutions, spelling corrections

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