TNPSC Road Inspector Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2023, Check Detailed Syllabus Here

TNPSC Road Inspector Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2023

Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission announced 761 vacancies of Road Inspector through the latest notification released on its official website. Interested candidates may apply online for TNPSC Road Inspector Recruitment 2023 till 11th February 2023.

TNPSC Road Inspector Syllabus and Exam Pattern Detailed

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TNPSC Road Inspector Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2023 Overview

TNPSC Road Inspector Notification has been released on 13th January 2023 for 761 posts of Road Inspector on its official website. The below table contains a detailed overview of the TNPSC Road Inspector Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2023.

TNPSC Road Inspector Syllabus 2023

Candidates planning to prepare for TNPSC Road Inspector Exam 2023 must understand the detailed syllabus well to plan their preparation strategy as per the need of the exam. The syllabus makes aspirants familiar with the weightage of sections and the level of question paper. We have mentioned the detailed TNPSC Road Inspector Syllabus 2023 here. Candidates can check the topic-wise TNPSC Road Inspector Syllabus 2023 provided below.

Paper 1 [Draughtsman Civil (ITI Standard)]

Unit 1: Basic Engineering Drawing
Engineering Drawing:
State the importance of engineering drawing, State the areas of civil engineering drawing.

List of drawing instruments, equipment and materials to be used during training:
State instruments, equipment, and materials. List out instruments, equipment and materials, State the standard as per 962-1987, To use different drawing instruments, equipment, and materials, Follow precautions in the use of instruments, equipment, and materials.

Layout of drawing Sheet:
State the system of the layout of drawing sheet, List the different layouts for the designated drawing sheet. Explain the title block.

Folding of drawing Sheet:
State the purpose of folding a drawing sheet, Explain the method of folding for drawing sheet.

Unit 2: Geometrical Construction:

Plane Geometrical construction:
Define the terms of most commonly used geometrical shapes

Types of Lines and Angles:
Define points and lines, State the classification of lines, State the different types of angles, Explain the method of measuring angles.

Triangles and their types:
Define triangles, Name the different types of triangles and state their properties.

Quadrilaterals and their properties:
Define a quadrilateral, Name the quadrilaterals, State the properties of quadrilaterals

Polygon and their properties:
Define Polygon, Name the Polygon in terms of the number of sides, State the properties of the polygon.

Unit 3: Chain Surveying

Introduction – History and principles of chain survey and instrument & employed
Define surveying, Explain the classification of Surveying, Narrate different methods of measurements, Express the instruments used for chain surveying.

Introduction about chain survey instruments
State the construction and uses of the chain survey instruments.

Testing of metric chain (20m/30m)
State the necessity of checking the chain, State the methods of testing, List out the errors in the chain, State the limits of error in the chain, Explain the adjust the chain, State Indian optical square.

Measurement of distance by chain and chaining
State chaining and chaining a line, State unfolding the chain, Describe the reading the chain, State folding the chain, Calculate the errors in chaining.

Unit 4: Compass Surveying

Identification and parts of instruments in compass survey:
State about traversing, State types of compass, Name the prismatic compass and construction, Construction of survey’s compass

Determining the bearing of a given triangular plot of ABC and calculation of included angles:
Calculate angles from bearing, Calculate bearing from angles

Determining the bearing of a given pentagonal plot of ABCDE and calculation of included angles:
Calculate angles from bearings for a closed traverse, Calculate bearing from angles for a closed traverse, Calculate bearing of a pentagon.

Magnetic declination and local attraction:
Define the dip of the Magnetic needles, State the magnetic declination and variations, Calculate true Bearing, State local attraction and its elimination, Explain about errors and limits, State the testing the prismatic compass.

Unit 5: Plane Table Surveying

Instrument used in plane table surveying:
State plane tabling, Name the instruments and accessories used in plan tabling, State the construction and uses of instruments and accessories used in plan tabling, Explain about leveling, centering and orientation in plain tabling, Explain the methods of plain tabling.

Resection method of plane table survey:
State the resection method of plane table survey.

Unit 6: Levelling

Types of levelling:
Name the various types of levelling, Explain simple levelling, Explain differential levelling, Complete the reduced levels of points.

Unit 7: Road Engineering – I:

Introduction to Road Engineering:
Define road, Define highway engineering, Define necessity and characteristics of road

Technical term used in road engineering:
Define road and Total Station advantage, Define various terms used in road engineering, Describe the various advantages of road.

Principle of road alignment:
Alignment of road, Express the principle of highway alignment, Explain the different survey required for alignment

Classification of roads:
Describe the different classification of roads

Unit 8: Road Engineering II:

Road Margins:
Define road margin, Describe the element Total Station of road margin

Camber, super elevation, sight distance and gradient:
Define camber, Explain super elevation, sight distance and express gradient

Unit 9: Total Station

Introduction to total station:
Get introduced to the Total station, Learn the evaluation of Total station from the convectional equipment Total Station, Explain the benefit Total Station and uses of Total station

Types of total station:
Explain the advantages and disadvantages of Total station, Explain the types of Total Station, Explain the precautions to be taken while using Total Station

Measurement with total station:
Explain the equipment required for Total Station surveying, Explain the procedure of measurement with Total Station

Characteristics and features of total station:

Define the features of Total Station, State the characteristics of Total Station, Advantages and disadvantages of Total Station

Principle of EDM- Working need setting and measurement Total Station:
Define EDM, State the principle of EDM, Features of EDM

Setting and measurement Total Station:
Define distance measuring, State principal of EDM, State classification of EDM

Total station Prism- instrument error operation:
Explain Total Station prisms, Describe sources of error in EDM, EDM instrument operation, Uses of EDM

Electronic display and data recording:
Define electronic data recording, Explain field computers, Define recording module, Internal memories Rectangular and Polar Co-ordinate system: Illustrate rectangular and polar coordinates

Unit 10: Global Positioning System

Introduction of GPS:
Explain GPS coordinate system, Describe Geographic latitude and longitude, GPS equipment

Satellite and Conventional Geodetic system:
What is satellite system, Define Geodetic system

GPS coordinate system and component Total Station of GPS & System segment Total Station:
Explain GPS coordinate system, Describe Geographic Latitude and Longitude, Explain and describe component Total Station GPS receiver

GPS segment Total Station:
Define GPS segment

Principle of Operation of GPS and surveying with GPS:
State the Principle of Operation of GPS, Describe the role of transit in GPS

Remote sensing:
Explain Remote sensing, Distinguish between GPS, GIS and Total Station

GPS signal code – GPS basics:
Introduction to digital signal, Explain data acquisition system, Describe signal processing, Explain code an basics.

Paper 2 [Part-B General Studies (ITI Standard)]

1. General Science
i. Nature of Universe – Measurement of Physical Quantities – General Scientific Laws in Motion – Force, Pressure and Energy – Everyday application of the basic principles of Mechanics, Electricity, Magnetism, Light, Sound, Heat and Nuclear Physics in our daily life.

ii. Elements and Compounds, Acids, Bases, Salts, Petroleum Products, Fertilizers, Pesticides, Metallurgy and Food Adulterants.

iii. Main concepts of Life Science, Classification of living organisms, Evolution, Genetics, Physiology, Nutrition, Health and Hygiene, Human diseases.

iv. Environmental Science.

2. Current Events

i. Latest diary of events – National symbols–Profile of states –Eminent personalities and places in news–Sports –Books and Authors.

ii. Welfare Scheme of Government – Political parties and Political system in Tamil Nadu and India.

iii. Latest inventions in Science and Technology – Geographical Land Marks – Current Socio – Economic issues.

3. Geography

i. Earth Location – Physical Features – Monsoon, rainfall, weather and climate– Water resources–Rivers –Soil, Minerals and Natural resources– Forest and Wildlife–Agriculture pattern.

ii. Transport– Communication.

iii. Population density and distribution in Tamil Nadu and India.

iv. Calamities–Disaster Management–Environment – Climate change

4. History and Culture of India

i. Indus Valley Civilization –Guptas, Delhi Sultans, Mughals and Marathas – South Indian History.

ii. Characteristics of Indian Culture, Unity in Diversity–Race, Language, Custom.

iii. India as a Secular State.

5. Indian Polity

i. Constitution of India–Preamble to the Constitution–Salient features of the Constitution–Union, State and Union Territory.
ii. Citizenship, Fundamental Rights, Fundamental Duties, Directive Principles of State Policy.
iii. Union Executive, Union Legislature–State Executive, State Legislature–Local Governments, Panchayat Raj.
iv. Spirit of Federalism: Centre-State Relationships.
v. Election–Judiciary in India–Rule of Law.
vi. Corruption in public life – Anti-Corruption measures – Lokpal and Lokayukta – Right to Information – Empowerment of Women – Consumer Protection Forums – Human Rights Charter.

6. Indian Economy
i. Nature of Indian economy–Five year plan models – an assessment – Planning Commission and NITI Aayog.
ii. Sources of revenue–Reserve Bank of India – Finance Commission– Resource sharing between Union and State Governments –Goods and Services Tax.
iii. Economic Trends – Employment Generation, Land Reforms and Agriculture – Application of Science and Technology in Agriculture – Industrial growth – Rural Welfare oriented programs – Social Problems –Population, Education, Health, Employment, Poverty.

7. Indian National Movements
i. National Renaissance – Early uprising against British Rule–Indian National Congress – Emergence of Leaders –B.R. Ambedkar, Bhagat Singh, Bharathiar, V.O. Chidambaranar, Thanthai Periyar, Jawaharlal Nehru, Rabindranath Tagore, Kamarajar, Mahatma Gandhi, Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, Rajaji, Subhash Chandra Bose, Muthulaksmi Ammaiyar, Muvalur Ramamirtham and other National Leaders.

ii. Different modes of Agitation of Tamil Nadu and movements.

8. History, Culture, Heritage and Socio-Political Movements of Tamil Nadu

i. History of Tamil Society, related Archaeological Discoveries, Tamil Literature from Sangam age till contemporary times.

ii. Thirukkural:
a) Significance as a Secular Literature.
b) Relevance to Everyday Life.
c) Impact of Thirukkural on Humanity.
d) Thirukkural and Universal Values – Equality, Humanism etc.
e) Relevance to Socio – Politico –Economic affairs.
f) Philosophical content in Thirukkural.

iii.Role of Tamil Nadu in freedom struggle – Early agitations against British Rule – Role of women in freedom struggle.
iv. Various Social reformers, Social reform movements and
Social transformation of Tamil Nadu.

9. Development and Administration In Tamil Nadu

i. Social Justice and Social Harmony as the Cornerstones of Socio-Economic Development.
ii. Education and Health systems in Tamil Nadu.
iii. Geography of Tamil Nadu and its impact on Economic growth.

10. Aptitude & Mental Ability Tests
i. Simplification–Percentage–Highest Common Factor(HCF)– Lowest Common Multiple(LCM).
ii. Ratio and Proportion.
iii. Simple Interest– Compound Interest–Area–Volume–Time and Work.
iv. Logical Reasoning – Puzzles – Dice–Visual Reasoning–Alpha Numeric Reasoning– Number Series.

TNPSC Road Inspector Exam Pattern 2023

The aspirants must go through the complete TNPSC Road Inspector Exam Pattern 2023 to get friendly with the exam. The exam pattern is a complete blueprint of the scheme of exam indicating the number of questions asked, marks distribution, negative marking, nature of questions, exam duration, etc. Candidates can check the detailed TNPSC Road Inspector Exam Pattern 2023 mentioned below.

• The exam will be OMR Based.
• The examination consist of two papers viz Paper 1 & Paper 2.
• Paper 1 will be 300 marks and Paper 2 will be 150 marks.
• There are total 450 marks in the exam.
• The questions will be of Objective Type.
• The time duration of the exam will be 03 Hours for each paper.
• Only marks secured in Paper 1 and Part-B of Paper 2 will be considered for the ranking.

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