Exam Overview

• Post: Driver Grade II (HDV) – Ex-Servicemen Only (NCC/Sainik Welfare) / Driver Grade II (HDV) – Various
• Department: NCC/Sainik Welfare and Various Departments
• Recruiting Organization: Kerala Public Service Commission (Kerala PSC)
• Paper Code: 81/2016
• Date of Examination: 21st June 2016
• Year: 2016

Exam Pattern & Structure

The Kerala PSC Driver Grade II (HDV) exam follows an objective multiple-choice question (MCQ) format, covering various topics relevant to driving, traffic rules, and general awareness. The main subjects in the question paper include:

1. Vehicle Mechanism & Maintenance

• Basic working principles of Heavy Duty Vehicles (HDV)
• Types of engines – Petrol & Diesel engines
• Engine components and functions
• Lubrication and cooling systems
• Fuel injection system and ignition system
• Brake systems – Hydraulic, Air Brakes, and their maintenance
• Clutch, Gearbox, Differential, and Transmission system
• Battery maintenance and electrical components of a vehicle
• Common vehicle troubleshooting and repairs

2. Traffic Rules & Regulations

• Indian Motor Vehicles Act and Road Safety Rules
• Traffic signals and road markings
• Driving ethics and responsibilities
• Highway codes and lane discipline
• Speed limits, parking rules, and accident prevention
• Penalties for traffic violations
• First aid in case of road accidents

3. General Knowledge & Current Affairs

• History of India and Kerala
• Geography – India, Kerala & World
• Indian Constitution & Polity
• Important Government Schemes and Policies
• Science and Technology
• Current Affairs – National & International
• Basic knowledge of Kerala PSC and its functions

4. Mental Ability & Numerical Skills

• Simple Arithmetic (Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, Division)
• Percentage, Profit & Loss
• Time, Speed & Distance
• Logical Reasoning & Analytical Ability
• Coding-Decoding
• Series Completion
• Blood Relations

5. General English & Regional Language (Malayalam/Tamil/Kannada)

• Basic Grammar (Articles, Prepositions, Sentence Correction)
• Vocabulary (Synonyms, Antonyms, One-word Substitutes)
• Comprehension Passages
• Common words and their usage
• Translation-based questions