Department: Technical Education Department, Government of Kerala
Post: Lecturer in Information Technology (Polytechnic Colleges)
Paper Code: 18/2015
Date of Test: 28.01.2015
Exam Conducted By: Kerala Public Service Commission (KPSC)

Exam Pattern

• Mode of Examination: Offline (OMR-Based)

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

• Total Marks: 100

• Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes

• Medium: English

Syllabus and Key Topics Covered

The examination focuses on major technical subjects relevant to Information Technology, in addition to general knowledge and aptitude. Below are the core areas covered in Paper Code: 18/2015:

 1. Computer Fundamentals and Digital Systems

• Basics of computers and hardware

• Number systems and logic gates

• Boolean algebra

• Combinational and sequential circuits

 2. Programming Languages and Paradigms

• C and C++ programming concepts

• Java fundamentals and OOP principles

• Data types, operators, loops, and control structures

• Recursion, arrays, pointers, and memory management

  3. Data Structures and Algorithms

• Arrays, linked lists, stacks, queues, trees, and graphs

• Sorting and searching techniques

• Time and space complexity (Big O notation)

 4. Database Management Systems (DBMS)

• ER diagrams, relational models

• SQL queries and normalization

• Transactions, indexing, and concurrency control

 5. Operating Systems

• Process management, threads, and scheduling

• Memory management (paging, segmentation)

• File systems and I/O management

 6. Computer Networks and Internet Technology

• OSI and TCP/IP models

• Networking devices and protocols

• IP addressing, DNS, DHCP, routing basics

 7. Software Engineering

• SDLC models

• Requirements analysis, design, testing

• Agile, Scrum, and DevOps basics

 8. Web Technologies

• HTML, CSS, JavaScript fundamentals

• Client-server architecture

• Web hosting and deployment

 9. General Knowledge and Current Affairs

• Kerala’s education and technology initiatives

• National ICT programs

• Scientific and technological advancements

 10. Logical Reasoning and Numerical Ability

• Basic math: averages, percentages, ratios

• Analytical reasoning and pattern recognition

• Data interpretation

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