Paper Code: 110/2015
Date of Test: 11th June 2015
Post Name: Pump Operator
Department: Ground Water Department
Conducted by: Kerala Public Service Commission (Kerala PSC)
Category: Previous Year Question Paper

Overview:

The Kerala Public Service Commission (Kerala PSC) conducted a competitive examination on 11th June 2015 for the recruitment of Pump Operators in the Ground Water Department, under Paper Code: 110/2015. This exam was specifically designed to test the technical skills, general knowledge, and job-specific awareness of candidates aspiring to serve in Kerala’s public sector technical services.

The role of a Pump Operator in the Ground Water Department involves operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting pumps and related machinery used for groundwater extraction and monitoring. The exam reflects this with a syllabus focusing heavily on mechanical, electrical, and operational aspects of water pumping systems.

Exam Pattern and Structure:

The examination followed an Objective Type (OMR-based) format with Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs). The syllabus and question types were designed to assess both technical knowledge relevant to pump operations and general aptitude.

Main Sections Included:

1.Pump Operation & Maintenance

• Types of pumps: centrifugal, submersible, reciprocating
• Pump installation techniques and alignment
• Priming, cavitation, efficiency, and capacity
• Routine checks and maintenance schedules
• Troubleshooting common pump problems

2. Mechanical and Electrical Basics

• Fundamentals of mechanical systems and hydraulics
• Basic electrical knowledge relevant to motors and starters
• Single-phase and three-phase motor operation
• Wiring systems, safety devices, fuse ratings, and control panels

3. Ground Water and Environmental Awareness

• Basics of groundwater movement and aquifer systems
• Importance of sustainable water extraction
• Kerala-specific groundwater challenges and conservation practices

4. General Knowledge & Current Affairs

• Kerala and Indian polity, geography, history
• Government schemes related to water management
• Important national and international events

5. Basic Arithmetic and Reasoning

• Simple calculations, unit conversions
  
• Time, distance, volume-related problems
  
• Logical reasoning and pattern recognition

6. Language Proficiency

• English and Malayalam
  
• Vocabulary, grammar, sentence formation
  
• Comprehension and usage