Key Exam Details

Job Role: Fitter – Agriculture

The role of a Fitter in the Agriculture Department involves:

• Installing, repairing, and maintaining farm machinery

• Assembling and testing new agricultural tools and equipment

• Performing mechanical fitting tasks in workshops and field environments

• Supporting mechanization in rural and agricultural projects

• Working closely with agricultural officers and field engineers

This is a skilled tradesman-level post suitable for ITI certificate holders with mechanical or fitting backgrounds.

Syllabus and Topic Breakdown

The question paper for Fitter – Agriculture (89/2015) broadly covered the following subject areas:

1. Basic Fitting and Mechanical Engineering

• Tools and their uses (files, hammers, chisels, calipers, vernier scale)

• Fitting operations: sawing, drilling, tapping, reaming, grinding

• Threads and types of fasteners

• Engineering materials and their properties

• Safety procedures and workshop practices

• Lubrication, bearings, gaskets, and seals

2. Farm Machinery and Implements

• Tractor components and maintenance

• Irrigation pump mechanics

• Sprayers and dusters

• Power tillers and harvesters

• Preventive maintenance and troubleshooting of equipment

3. Electrical Basics (Applied in Machinery)

• Basic concepts of current, voltage, resistance

• Simple motor operations (used in water pumps, threshers)

• Circuit components and symbols

• Common electrical faults in farm machinery

4. General Science & Practical Physics

• Units and measurements

• Laws of motion, friction, energy, and power

• Heat treatment and metallurgy

• Basic hydraulics and pneumatics

5. General Knowledge & Current Affairs

• Kerala-specific agriculture policies

• National agricultural missions and schemes

• General awareness: Indian polity, geography, current events

• Environmental awareness relevant to agriculture

6. Numerical Ability

• Simple arithmetic

• Ratios and proportions

• Area, volume, and surface calculations

• Basic algebra and percentages

Question Pattern – Sectional Distribution (Estimate)

Exam Difficulty & Review

The Fitter – Agriculture exam (89/2015) was considered moderate in difficulty by most candidates. The mechanical sections required thorough familiarity with workshop tools and agricultural machines. Those with hands-on experience in a workshop or field setting had a clear advantage.

The general knowledge section was straightforward, with a few questions testing familiarity with Kerala's agricultural initiatives and schemes. Basic arithmetic and science portions were easy to tackle for anyone with an ITI background.

Click the below link to download PDF format of Kerala PSC Previous Question Paper of Fitter – Agriculture.