Exam Overview

• Post: Vocational Instructor in Mechanical Servicing (Agro Machinery)
• Department: Vocational Higher Secondary Education (VHSE)
• Recruiting Organization: Kerala Public Service Commission (Kerala PSC)
• Paper Code: 77/2016
• Date of Examination: 8th June 2016
• Year: 2016

Exam Pattern & Structure

The Kerala PSC Vocational Instructor (Agro Machinery) exam follows an objective multiple-choice question (MCQ) format, covering subjects related to mechanical servicing, agro-machinery, and general knowledge. The key topics included in the question paper are:

1. Mechanical Servicing & Maintenance of Agro Machinery

• Introduction to Agro Machinery and Farm Equipment
• Working Principles of Diesel & Petrol Engines
• Engine Components – Cylinder, Piston, Valves, Crankshaft
• Lubrication System & Cooling System in Agricultural Machines
• Fuel System – Carburetor, Fuel Pump, Fuel Injection
• Transmission System – Clutch, Gearbox, and Differential
• Braking Systems – Drum & Disc Brakes
• Hydraulic and Pneumatic Systems in Agro Machinery
• Common Mechanical Failures and Troubleshooting

2. Agricultural Machinery & Equipment

• Tractor and Power Tiller Mechanisms
• Ploughs, Harrows, and Seed Drills
• Harvesting and Threshing Machines
• Irrigation Equipment – Sprinklers and Drip Systems
• Land Preparation and Soil Cultivation Equipment
• Precision Farming Techniques
• Safety Measures in Handling Agro Machinery

3. Workshop Technology & Machine Tools

• Lathe Machine – Operations and Uses
• Welding Techniques – Arc, MIG, TIG
• Grinding, Drilling, and Milling Machines
• Sheet Metal Works and Fabrication
• Maintenance of Workshop Tools & Equipment
• Safety Precautions in Machine Handling

4. Basic Electrical & Electronics in Agro Machinery

• Fundamentals of Electrical Circuits
• Wiring & Electrical Components in Tractors and Machines
• Battery and Charging Systems
• Sensors and Control Systems in Agro Machinery
• Automation in Agricultural Equipment

5. General Knowledge & Current Affairs

• Indian and Kerala History
• Geography – India & Kerala
• Indian Constitution & Governance
• Economy & Agricultural Policies
• Science & Technology Developments
• Environmental Issues and Climate Change
• Important Government Schemes related to Agriculture
• Current Affairs – National & International

6. Numerical & Mental Ability

• Number System and Basic Arithmetic
• Profit, Loss & Percentage
• Time, Speed & Distance
• Ratio & Proportion
• Logical Reasoning & Analytical Ability
• Series Completion and Coding-Decoding
• Blood Relation Problems

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

• Basic Grammar – Parts of Speech, Articles, Prepositions
• Sentence Formation and Correction
• Vocabulary – Synonyms, Antonyms, One-word Substitutes
• Comprehension Passages
• Idioms & Phrases
• Translation-based Questions