Paper Code: 78/2015

Date of Test: [Exact date not mentioned in prompt]

Category: Technical – Engineering Services

Department: Various Government Departments (likely including PWD, Factories & Boilers, KWA, etc.)

Exam Type: Objective (OMR Based)

Exam Pattern

The syllabus was tailored to test the academic and applied engineering knowledge as per the Diploma/Degree level in Mechanical Engineering.

 Core Mechanical Engineering Subjects

1. Thermodynamics

   • Laws of thermodynamics

   • Heat engines, IC engines

   • Entropy, enthalpy, and thermodynamic cycles

   • Steam and gas power cycles

2. Fluid Mechanics & Hydraulic Machines

   • Fluid properties

   • Bernoulli’s equation

   • Flow through pipes, orifices

   • Pumps, turbines

3. Strength of Materials (SOM)

   • Stress and strain

   • Bending moment and shear force

   • Columns and struts

   • Torsion and deformation

4. Heat and Mass Transfer

   • Conduction, convection, radiation

   • Heat exchangers

   • Thermal insulation materials

5. Engineering Mechanics

   • Statics and dynamics

   • Force systems, equilibrium

   • Friction, center of gravity

6. Theory of Machines (TOM)

   • Gears and gear trains

   • Cams and followers

   • Flywheels, governors

7. Machine Design

   • Design for static and dynamic loading

   • Design of shafts, bearings, fasteners

   • Material selection

8. Production Engineering

   • Metal cutting and machine tools

   • Welding, casting, and forming processes

   • CNC and automation basics

9. Industrial Engineering & Management

   • Production planning and control

   • Inventory management

   • Time and motion study

   • Quality control (TQM, Six Sigma basics)

Difficulty Level Analysis

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