Department: Technical Education (Polytechnic Colleges)
Post: Lecturer in Chemical Engineering
Paper Code: 24/2015
Date of Test: 05.02.2015
Exam Conducted By: Kerala Public Service Commission (KPSC)

Overview

The Kerala Public Service Commission (KPSC) conducted a recruitment test for the post of Lecturer in Chemical Engineering under the Technical Education Department on February 5, 2015. The examination, identified by Paper Code 24/2015, was part of the recruitment drive to fill teaching positions in government-run polytechnic institutions across Kerala.

This paper is a key resource for aspiring lecturers in Chemical Engineering, providing insight into both technical subjects and general aptitude areas required to succeed in Kerala PSC technical exams.

Exam Format

• Mode of Exam: Offline (OMR-Based)

• Type of Questions: Objective / Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

• Total Marks: 100

• Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes

• Medium of Question Paper: English

Major Subjects Covered in the Exam

The question paper broadly covers core Chemical Engineering concepts, along with general awareness and reasoning ability. Based on the 24/2015 exam structure, the following areas were emphasized:

1. Core Subjects in Chemical Engineering

• Fluid Mechanics

• Heat Transfer

• Mass Transfer

• Thermodynamics

• Chemical Reaction Engineering

• Process Calculations and Stoichiometry

• Mechanical Operations

• Chemical Technology (Organic and Inorganic)

• Instrumentation and Process Control

• Process Equipment Design

• Environmental Engineering related to Chemical Industries

• Industrial Safety and Hazard Management

2. Basic Engineering and Applied Sciences

• Engineering Mathematics

• Engineering Chemistry

• Material Science

• Numerical Methods

3. General Knowledge and Current Affairs

• Recent developments in science and technology

• Environmental issues and sustainability

• Important national and international events

• Kerala-specific developments in education and infrastructure

4. Mental Ability and Logical Reasoning

• Quantitative aptitude

• Logical reasoning

• Series completion

• Problem-solving

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