Exam Details

• Post: Assistant Professor – Electronics and Communication Engineering
• Department: Technical Education (Engineering Colleges)
• Exam Conducted by: Kerala Public Service Commission (Kerala PSC)
• Paper Code: 62/2016
• Date of Examination: 06th May 2016
• Year: 2016

Overview of the Exam

The Kerala PSC exam for the post of Assistant Professor in Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE) in Government Engineering Colleges assesses candidates' knowledge in electronics, communication systems, signal processing, and control systems, along with general awareness and teaching methodologies.

This exam is designed to select highly qualified individuals for faculty positions in Kerala’s technical education sector, ensuring they possess both theoretical expertise and teaching aptitude.

Exam Pattern and Syllabus

The Assistant Professor (ECE) exam consists of multiple-choice questions (MCQs) covering a range of topics related to Electronics and Communication Engineering, research methodology, and general knowledge. Below is a detailed syllabus breakdown:

1. Core Electronics Engineering Subjects

✔ Electronic Devices and Circuits – Semiconductors, diodes, transistors, MOSFETs, and optoelectronic devices.
✔ Analog and Digital Circuits – Amplifiers, oscillators, operational amplifiers, logic gates, and combinational/sequential circuits.
✔ Microprocessors and Microcontrollers – 8085, 8051, ARM architecture, embedded system basics.
✔ VLSI Design and Technology – CMOS technology, fabrication, digital and analog VLSI circuits.

2. Communication Engineering Subjects

✔ Signals and Systems – Fourier transforms, Laplace transforms, Z-transforms, signal processing.
✔ Analog and Digital Communication – AM, FM, PM, ASK, FSK, PSK, modulation techniques, and multiplexing.
✔ Wireless and Optical Communication – Mobile communication, fiber-optic communication, antennas, and wave propagation.

3. Control Systems and Electromagnetics

✔ Control Systems – Feedback control, PID controllers, stability analysis, state-space modeling.
✔ Electromagnetic Theory – Maxwell’s equations, transmission lines, waveguides, antennas, and radar systems.

4. Networking and Embedded Systems

✔ Computer Networks – OSI model, TCP/IP, LAN, WAN, network security, and protocols.
✔ Embedded Systems and IoT – Sensors, actuators, real-time operating systems, and IoT applications.

5. Measurements, Instrumentation, and Power Electronics

✔ Electronic Measurements and Instrumentation – Transducers, sensors, digital and analog measuring instruments.
✔ Power Electronics – Rectifiers, inverters, converters, and motor drives.

6. Research and Teaching Methodology

✔ Teaching Strategies in Engineering Education – Pedagogical techniques, syllabus design, evaluation methods.
✔ Research Methodology – Academic writing, journal publishing, research ethics.

7. General Knowledge and Current Affairs

✔ Latest Developments in Electronics and Communication – AI applications, 5G, IoT advancements.
✔ Kerala History and Geography – Important historical events, cultural aspects, geographical significance.
✔ Indian Constitution and Governance – Fundamental rights, duties, and administrative structure.