• Post Name: Junior Instructor – Architectural Assistant

• Department: Industrial Training (Directorate of Industrial Training, Kerala)

• Paper Code: 98/2015

• Date of Examination: 26.05.2015

• Exam Type: OMR-Based Objective Type

• Medium of Questions: English

• Total Marks: 100

• Number of Questions: 100

• Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes

 Detailed Syllabus & Exam Pattern

This examination focused primarily on core architectural drafting knowledge, construction techniques, and pedagogical awareness, along with sections on general awareness and logical reasoning.

Subject-Wise Breakdown

1. Architectural Drafting & Design Principles

• Fundamentals of architectural drawing

• Orthographic projections, isometric views

• AutoCAD basics, building layout drawing

• Line work, lettering, dimensioning, and scale usage

2. Construction Materials & Techniques

• Properties and uses of building materials: cement, brick, concrete, steel

• Foundation types, wall construction, lintels, arches

• Roofs, floors, stairs, doors, and windows

• Finishing works: plastering, painting, flooring types

3. Surveying and Levelling

• Chain surveying, compass surveying

• Level instruments and uses

• Contour drawing and interpretation

4. Building Bye-laws and Estimation

• Kerala building rules and local authority regulations

• Preparation of estimates – quantity and cost

• Valuation methods and basic structural planning

5. Teaching Methodology & Industrial Training Concepts

• Pedagogical principles for technical instructors

• Instructional objectives and training delivery

• Student evaluation, workshop management

• Role of ITIs and NCVT syllabus awareness

General Knowledge & Aptitude

6. Current Affairs & Kerala GK

• Social welfare schemes, local infrastructure projects

• Kerala’s role in vocational and technical education development

7. Numerical & Mental Ability

• Basic arithmetic: percentages, ratios, averages

• Series, patterns, analytical puzzles

8. English Language

• Grammar, sentence completion, synonyms/antonyms

• Reading comprehension and error spotting

Difficulty Level Analysis

The Junior Instructor – Architectural Assistant Exam (98/2015) was moderate in overall difficulty. Candidates with a diploma in Architectural Engineering or Draftsmanship and familiarity with ITI teaching systems found the technical sections manageable. The general sections, including mental ability and English, followed a standard SSC-level format.

Success in this exam required both technical domain expertise and basic knowledge of teaching practices and state governance.

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