Post Name: Laboratory Technical Assistant – Mechanical Servicing / Agro Machinery

Department: Vocational Higher Secondary Education (VHSE)

Paper Code: 27/2015

Date of Examination: 10th February 2015

Exam Mode: OMR (Offline – Objective Type)

Medium of Question Paper: English

Total Marks: 100

Duration of Exam: 1 hour 15 minutes

Negative Marking: Yes (1/3 mark deducted for each wrong answer)

Exam Overview:

The Kerala Public Service Commission (Kerala PSC) conducted this examination on 10.02.2015 to recruit qualified candidates for the post of Laboratory Technical Assistant in Mechanical Servicing / Agro Machinery, under the Vocational Higher Secondary Education (VHSE) stream. This role involves assisting vocational instructors, maintaining workshop tools and equipment, and guiding students during practical training in mechanical and agro-based machinery servicing.

Candidates for this role are expected to have practical knowledge in mechanical systems, basic engine operations, and agricultural machinery handling, along with general aptitude and communication skills.

Exam Structure:

Each question carried 1 mark, and 1/3 mark was deducted for each incorrect answer.

 Syllabus & Topics Covered:

Core Subject – Mechanical Servicing / Agro Machinery (70 Questions)

• Fundamentals of mechanical engineering

• Two-stroke and four-stroke engine working principles

• Tractor systems and agro-based machinery operations

• Servicing and maintenance of pumps, engines, sprayers, and tillers

• Lubrication systems and fuel systems

• Cooling systems and transmission systems

• Workshop tools and their correct usage

• Safety precautions during servicing and handling of farm equipment

• Precision measuring tools (micrometer, vernier caliper, etc.)

• Troubleshooting common mechanical faults

• Basic electrical knowledge related to agro-machinery (starter motors, battery maintenance)

General Knowledge & Current Affairs (10 Questions)

• Indian Constitution, polity, and freedom movement

• Geography and cultural heritage of Kerala and India

• Agriculture-based schemes and rural development programs

• Scientific and technological developments

• Current events (national and international)

General English (10 Questions)

• Grammar: parts of speech, articles, prepositions, tenses

• Vocabulary: synonyms, antonyms, idioms, and phrases

• Sentence correction and rearrangement

• Reading comprehension

• Common usage and spelling

Arithmetic & Mental Ability (10 Questions)

• Basic arithmetic operations

• Percentages, profit & loss, ratios, and proportions

• Time, speed, and distance

• Area, volume, and unit conversions

• Logical reasoning and number patterns

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