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J.waharn.9ar, Kh.naPara,

SYLLABUS
Assistant Marager (Civil) itr Assam Power Distributiotr Company Limit€d (APDCL)
- (novi, xo oeizoz3 dated 28rh March,2023)
PAPER-I
Civi[ Eneineering
(Multiple Choice Question Tlpe)
(Bachelor's Degree Standard)

Full Marks: 150 Marks Time: 2-00 hours

section 1: Enaineerins Mathematics

Linear Algebra: Matrix algebr4 Systems of linear equations, Eigen values and Eigen vectors'

Calculus: Functions of single variable, Limit, continuity and differentiability, Mear value
theorems, local maxima and minima, Taylor series, Evaluation of definite and indefinite
-Gradient, of definite integal
integrals, application to obtain area and volume, Partial dedvatives, Total
deriiative, Divergence and Curl, Vector identities, Directional derivatives, Line,
Surface and Volume integrals.

Ordinary Differential Equation (ODE): First order (Linear and non-linear) equations, higher
order liniar equations with constant coeflicients, Euler-Cauchy equations, initial and boundary
value problems.

Partial Differential Equation (PDE): Fourier series, separation of variables, solutions of one
dimensional diffusion equation, first and second order one-dimensional wave equation a'nd two
dimensional Laplace equation.

Probability and Statistics: Sampling theorems, Conditional probability, Descriptive statistics -

Mean, median, mode and standard deviation, Random Variables - Discrete and Continuous,
Poisson and Normal Distribution- Linear regression

Numerical Methods: Error anatysis. Numerical solutions of linear and non-linear algebraic
equations, Newton's and Lagrange polynomials, numerical differentiation, Integation by
trapezoidal and Simpson's -1", Singt" and multi-step methods for first order differential
equatioIIs.

Section 2: Structural Ensitreerins

Etrgineering Mechanics: System of forces, free-body diagrams, equilibrium equations, Intemal

forc-es in strictures, Frictions and its applications, Centre ofmass, Free Vibrations of undamped
SDOF system.

Solid Mechanics: Bending moment and shear force in statically determinate beams, Simple
stress and strain relationships, Simple bending theory, flexural and shear stesses, shear cente,
Uniform torsion, Transfomation o1 stress, buckling of column, combined and direct bending
stress0s.
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Structural An&lysis: Statically determinate alld indeteminate structures by force/ energy

mcthods, Method of superposition, Analysis of trusses, arches, bearns, cables and frames,
Displacement methods: Slope deflection and moment distribution methods, Influence lines,
Stiffness and flexibility methods of struatual analysis.

Construction Materials and Management: Construction Mateials: Structual Steel

Composition, Material properties and behaviour, Concrete - Constituents, mix design, short -
term and long - telm prcperties, Construction Management: T)?es of constructio[ projects,
Project planning and network analysis PERT and CPM, Cost estimation'

Concrete Structures: Wo*ing stress and Limit state design concepts, Design of beams, slabs,
columns, Bond and development length, Prestessed conqete beams.

Steel Structues: Working stress and Limit state design concepts, Design of tension and
compression members, beams and beam - columns, column bases, Connections - simple and
eccentric, beam-colunn connections, plate girders and trusses, Concept ofplastic analysis beams
and frames.

Section 3! Geotechnical Engineerinq

Soil Mechanics: Three-phase system and phase relationships, index properties, Unified and
Indian standard soil classification system, Pemeability one dimensional flow, Seepage through
soils - two - dimensional flow, flow nets, uplift pressure, piping, capillality, seepage force,
Principle of effective stress and quicksand condition, Compaction of soils, One - dimensional
consolidation, time rate of consolidation. Shear Strength, Mobr's circle, effective and total shear
strength parameters, Stess-Strain chaxacteristics ofclays and sand, Stress paths.

Foundation Engineeringi Sub-sudace investigations - Ddlling bore holes, sampling, plate load
test, standard penetration and cone penetration tests, Earth pressure theories - Rar*ine and
Coulomb, Stability of slopes - Finite and infinite slopes, Bishop's method, Stess distribution in
soils - Boussinesq's theory, Pressure bulbs, Shallow foundations - Terzaghi's and Meyerhoffs
bearing capacity theories, effect of water table, Combined footing and raft foundation, Contact
pressure, Settlement analysis in sands and clays, Deep foundations dynamic and static
formulae, Axial load capacity ofpiles in sands and clays, pile load test, pile under lateral loading,
pile group efficiency. negalive skin friction.

Section 4: Water Resources Eositreeritrg

Fluid Mechanics: Properties of fluids, fluid statics, Continuity, momentum and energy
equations and their applications, Potential flow, Laminar and turbulent flow, Flow in pipes, pipe
networks, Co[cept ofboundary layer and its growth, Concept of lift and &ag.

Hydraulics: Forces on immersed bodies, Flow measurement in channels and pipes, Dimensional
analysis and hydraulic similitude, Channel Hy&aulics Energy - depth relationships, specific
energy, critical flow, hydraulic jump, uniform flow, gradually varied flow and water surface
profiles.

Hydrolory: Hydrologic cycle, precipitation, evapomtion, evapo - tmrspiration, watershed'

infiltration, unit hydrographs, hydrograph analysis, reservoir capacity, flood estimation and
routing, suface run-off models, ground watel hydrology - steady state well hydraulics and
aquifers, Application of Darcy's Law.
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Irrigalion: Types of irigation systems and methods, Crop water requirements -

Duty, delta,
evapo-transpiration, Gtavity Dams and Spillways, Lined and unlined canals, Design of weirs on
permeable foundation, cross drainage struchues.

Section 5: Environmental Onqineerine

Water and Waste Water Quality and Treatment: Basics of water quality standards
Physical, chemical and biological pammeters, Water quality index, Unit processes and
operations, Water requirement, Water distribution system, Drinking water treatment.

Sewerage system design, quantity of domestic wastewatel, primary and secondary

trcatment. Effluent discharge standards, Sludge disposal, Reuse of treated sewage for different
applications.

Air Pollution! Types of pollutants, their sources and impacts, air pollution contol, air quality
standards, Air quality Index and limits.

Municipal Solid Wastes: Chamcteristics, generation, collection and transportation of solid

wastes, engineercd systems fol solid waste management (reuse/recyc1e, energy lecoveryr
treatment and disposal).

Section 6: TransDortation Ensineerinq

Transportation Infrastructure! Geometric design of highways - cross sectional elements,

sight distances, horizontal and vertical alignments.

Geometric design of railway Track - Speed and Cant.

Concept of airyort runway lengtlL catculations and corections, taxiway and exit taxiway design.

Highway Pavemetrts: Highway materials - desirable properties and tests, Desirable properties
of bituminous paving mixes, Design factors for flexible and rigid pavements, Design of flexible
and rigid pavement using IRC codes.

Traflic Engineeritrg: Traffic studies on flow and speed, peak how factor, accident study,
statistical analysis of tlaflic data, Microscopic and macroscopic paramete$ of txaJfic flow,
fimdamentat relationships, TraIIic signs, Signal design by Webster's method, Types of
intersections, Highway capacity.

Section 7: Geomatics Engineerins

Principles of surveying, Errors an d their adjustment, Maps - scale, coordinate system, Distance
and angle measurement Levelling and tdgonomet c levelling, Traversing and tdangulation
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slwey, Total station, Hodzontal and vertical cuves.

Photo$ammetry and Remote Sensing - Scale, flying height, Basics ofremote sensing and GIS.

Controller of Examinations,
Assam Public Service Commission,
Jawahamagax, K}rampara, Guwahati-22
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ASSAM PUBLIC SERI,ICE COMMISSION

SYLLABUS
Assistant Manager (Electrical & Civil) in Assam Power Distribution Company Limited (APDCL)

(AI)\'T. No 06/2023 dated 28th March, 2023)

PAPER-II
GENERAL STUDIES
(Multiple Choice Question Type)
Full Marksr 100 Marks Time: 2-00 hours

Subject Item / Topic Marks

1. Synonyms, Antonyms
2. Prepositions
3. Settence Completion
4. Active and Passive Voice
5. Spelling Test
6. Spotting Enors
7. Passage Completion
8. Substitution '75
General English 9. Sente[ce Arangement
I 0. Transformation
I 1. Idioms and Plrases
12. Sentence Improvement
13. Joining Sentences
14. Enor Corection (Underlined Part)
15. Enor Corection (Phase in Bold)
16. Fill in the blanks

1. Cunent Affairs
2. General Scie[ce

Getreral Knowledge
3. Basic Computer
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4. General issues on Environment- ecology, Bio-
Diversity and Climate Charge- that do not

Contoller of Examinations,
Assam Public Service Commission
.Jawahamagar. Khanapara. Cuwahati-22
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