Mains Syllabus of jkssb je Exam 2024

Mains Syllabus of JKSSB JE Exam 2024

Civil Engineering

Part A: General Engineering

1. Building Materials:

• Properties of Building Materials: Strength, durability, workability, fire resistance, thermal conductivity, sound insulation, water absorption, and specific gravity.
• Types of Building Materials:
  • Stones: Granite, marble, sandstone, limestone, etc.
  • Bricks: Clay bricks, fly ash bricks, concrete blocks, etc.
  • Mortar: Cement mortar, lime mortar, gypsum mortar, etc.
  • Concrete: Plain concrete, reinforced concrete, pre-stressed concrete, etc.
  • Timber: Softwood, hardwood, plywood, etc.
  • Metals: Steel, aluminum, copper, etc.
  • Glass: Plate glass, sheet glass, tempered glass, etc.
  • Paints and Varnishes: Types, properties, and applications.
• Testing of Building Materials:
  • Strength Tests: Compressive strength, tensile strength, shear strength, etc.
  • Durability Tests: Water absorption, abrasion resistance, etc.
  • Fire Resistance Tests: Fire rating, etc.

2. Surveying:

• Principles of Surveying:
  • Levelling: Types of levels, methods of levelling, contouring, and setting out.
  • Plane Table Surveying: Principles, methods, and applications.
  • Theodolite Surveying: Types of theodolites, measurements, and applications.
  • Total Station Surveying: Principles, operation, and applications.
  • GPS Surveying: Principles, operation, and applications.
• Surveying Instruments:
  • Level: Dumpy level, automatic level, tilting level, etc.
  • Theodolite: Transit theodolite, electronic theodolite, etc.
  • Total Station: Trimble, Leica, etc.
  • GPS Receiver: Handheld GPS, geodetic GPS, etc.
• Surveying Computations:
  • Area and Volume Calculations: Trapezoidal rule, Simpson’s rule, etc.
  • Coordinate Geometry: Distance, bearing, and elevation calculations.
• Errors in Surveying:
  • Systematic Errors: Instrumental errors, natural errors, etc.
  • Random Errors: Accidental errors, personal errors, etc.
  • Error Analysis and Adjustment: Least squares adjustment, etc.

3. Soil Mechanics:

• Soil Properties:
  • Physical Properties: Grain size distribution, specific gravity, porosity, permeability, etc.
  • Mechanical Properties: Shear strength, compressibility, consolidation, etc.
• Soil Classification:
  • Unified Soil Classification System (USCS): Gravel, sand, silt, clay, etc.
  • Indian Standard Soil Classification System (ISSCS): Group symbols and descriptions.
• Soil Testing:
  • Laboratory Tests: Grain size analysis, Atterberg limits, compaction tests, shear strength tests, etc.
  • Field Tests: Standard Penetration Test (SPT), Cone Penetration Test (CPT), etc.
• Soil Behaviour:
  • Stress and Strain: Effective stress, total stress, consolidation, etc.
  • Shear Strength: Mohr-Coulomb failure criterion, etc.
  • Settlement Analysis: Elastic settlement, consolidation settlement, etc.

4. Fluid Mechanics:

• Properties of Fluids:
  • Density, Viscosity, Surface Tension, Capillarity, etc.
• Fluid Statics:
  • Pressure, Buoyancy, Archimedes’ Principle, etc.
• Fluid Dynamics:
  • Flow Characteristics: Laminar flow, turbulent flow, Reynolds number, etc.
  • Bernoulli’s Equation: Applications in fluid flow analysis.
  • Flow Measurement: Venturimeter, orifice meter, etc.
• Fluid Machines:
  • Pumps: Centrifugal pumps, reciprocating pumps, etc.
  • Turbines: Francis turbine, Kaplan turbine, Pelton wheel, etc.

5. Engineering Mechanics:

• Statics:
  • Equilibrium of Forces: Force systems, moments, couples, etc.
  • Trusses and Frames: Analysis of statically determinate structures.
  • Friction: Static friction, kinetic friction, etc.
• Dynamics:
  • Kinematics: Displacement, velocity, acceleration, etc.
  • Kinetics: Newton’s laws of motion, work, energy, power, etc.
• Strength of Materials:
  • Stress and Strain: Normal stress, shear stress, tensile strain, compressive strain, etc.
  • Elasticity: Hooke’s law, modulus of elasticity, Poisson’s ratio, etc.
  • Beams: Bending moment, shear force, deflection, etc.
  • Columns: Buckling, Euler’s formula, etc.

6. Environmental Engineering:

• Water Supply Engineering:
  • Sources of Water: Surface water, groundwater, etc.
  • Water Treatment: Coagulation, flocculation, sedimentation, filtration, disinfection, etc.
  • Water Distribution Systems: Pipelines, pumps, reservoirs, etc.
• Wastewater Engineering:
  • Wastewater Collection and Treatment: Sewers, pumping stations, treatment plants, etc.
  • Wastewater Treatment Processes: Primary treatment, secondary treatment, tertiary treatment, etc.
  • Sewage Disposal: Discharge to water bodies, land application, etc.
• Solid Waste Management:
  • Waste Collection and Transportation: Collection systems, transfer stations, etc.
  • Waste Processing and Disposal: Incineration, composting, landfill, etc.
• Air Pollution:
  • Sources of Air Pollution: Industrial emissions, vehicular emissions, etc.
  • Air Pollution Control: Filters, scrubbers, electrostatic precipitators, etc.
• Noise Pollution:
  • Sources of Noise Pollution: Industrial noise, traffic noise, etc.
  • Noise Pollution Control: Sound barriers, mufflers, etc.

7. Construction Management:

• Planning and Scheduling:
  • Project Planning: Work breakdown structure, network diagrams, etc.
  • Project Scheduling: CPM, PERT, Gantt charts, etc.
• Cost Estimation:
  • Costing Methods: Detailed estimation, approximate estimation, etc.
  • Cost Control: Budgeting, cost monitoring, etc.
• Quality Control:
  • Quality Assurance: Quality standards, inspection, testing, etc.
• Safety Management:
  • Safety Regulations: Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), etc.
  • Safety Procedures: Hazard identification, risk assessment, etc.

8. Engineering Drawing:

• Engineering Drawing Standards: ISO, ANSI, etc.
• Orthographic Projections: First angle projection, third angle projection, etc.
• Isometric Projections: Drawing of three-dimensional objects.
• Perspective Projections: Realistic representation of objects.
• Section Views: Showing internal features of objects.
• Dimensioning and Tolerancing: Specifying sizes and tolerances.

Part B: Specialized Engineering

1. Structural Engineering:

• Analysis of Structures:
  • Statically Determinate Structures: Trusses, beams, frames, etc.
  • Statically Indeterminate Structures: Moment distribution method, slope deflection method, etc.
  • Influence Lines: Determination of maximum forces and moments.
• Design of Structures:
  • Steel Structures: Design of beams, columns, trusses, etc.
  • Concrete Structures: Design of beams, columns, slabs, etc.
  • Pre-stressed Concrete Structures: Design principles and applications.
• Earthquake Resistant Design:
  • Seismic Analysis and Design: Seismic codes, seismic forces, etc.
• Foundation Engineering:
  • Types of Foundations: Shallow foundations, deep foundations, etc.
  • Design of Foundations: Bearing capacity, settlement analysis, etc.

2. Geotechnical Engineering:

• Soil Exploration and Investigation:
  • Drilling Methods: Rotary drilling, percussion drilling, etc.
  • Sampling Techniques: Disturbed samples, undisturbed samples, etc.
  • Laboratory Testing: Grain size analysis, Atterberg limits, compaction tests, shear strength tests, etc.
• Foundation Design:
  • Shallow Foundations: Footings, mats, etc.
  • Deep Foundations: Piles, caissons, etc.
  • Bearing Capacity and Settlement Analysis: Terzaghi’s bearing capacity theory, settlement calculations, etc.
• Slope Stability:
  • Stability Analysis: Limit equilibrium methods, finite element methods, etc.
  • Slope Stabilization: Retaining walls, soil nailing, etc.
• Ground Improvement Techniques:
  • Compaction: Dynamic compaction, vibratory compaction, etc.
  • Grouting: Cement grouting, chemical grouting, etc.
  • Soil Reinforcement: Geotextiles, geogrids, etc.

3. Water Resources Engineering:

• Hydrology:
  • Hydrologic Cycle: Precipitation, infiltration, runoff, etc.
  • Hydrograph Analysis: Unit hydrograph, flood hydrograph, etc.
  • Rainfall-Runoff Relationship: Rational method, SCS method, etc.
• Water Resources Planning and Management:
  • Water Resources Assessment: Surface water resources, groundwater resources, etc.
  • Water Demand Forecasting: Domestic demand, industrial demand, etc.
  • Water Allocation and Distribution: Water rights, irrigation systems, etc.
• Irrigation Engineering:
  • Irrigation Methods: Surface irrigation, sprinkler irrigation, drip irrigation, etc.
  • Irrigation Design: Water requirements, irrigation efficiency, etc.
• Drainage Engineering:
  • Drainage Systems: Surface drainage, subsurface drainage, etc.
  • Drainage Design: Drainage requirements, drainage capacity, etc.

4. Transportation Engineering:

• Highway Engineering:
  • Highway Planning and Design: Highway alignment, geometric design, etc.
  • Highway Construction: Pavement design, construction materials, etc.
  • Highway Maintenance: Pavement maintenance, traffic management, etc.
• Traffic Engineering:
  • Traffic Flow Theory: Traffic volume, speed, density, etc.
  • Traffic Control Devices: Traffic signals, signs, markings, etc.
  • Traffic Safety: Accident analysis, safety measures, etc.
• Railway Engineering:
  • Railway Track Design: Track geometry, track maintenance, etc.
  • Railway Signalling: Signalling systems, safety devices, etc.
• Airport Engineering:
  • Airport Planning and Design: Runway design, terminal design, etc.
  • Airport Operations: Air traffic control, ground handling, etc.

5. Environmental Engineering:

• Water Quality Management:
  • Water Quality Parameters: pH, dissolved oxygen, BOD, COD, etc.
  • Water Pollution Control: Wastewater treatment, industrial effluent treatment, etc.
• Air Quality Management:
  • Air Quality Parameters: Particulate matter, sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxides, etc.
  • Air Pollution Control: Stack emissions control, vehicle emissions control, etc.
• Solid Waste Management:
  • Waste Collection and Transportation: Collection systems, transfer stations, etc.
  • Waste Processing and Disposal: Incineration, composting, landfill, etc.
• Noise Pollution Control:
  • Noise Pollution Sources: Industrial noise, traffic noise, etc.
  • Noise Pollution Control: Sound barriers, mufflers, etc.

Electrical Engineering

Part A: General Engineering

1. Basic Electrical Engineering:

• Circuit Theory:
  • DC Circuits: Ohm’s law, Kirchhoff’s laws, network theorems, etc.
  • AC Circuits: Phasors, impedance, power factor, resonance, etc.
  • Three-Phase Circuits: Balanced and unbalanced systems, power measurement, etc.
• Electromagnetism:
  • Magnetic Fields: Magnetic flux, Faraday’s law, Lenz’s law, etc.
  • Electromagnetic Induction: Transformers, generators, motors, etc.
• Electrical Machines:
  • DC Machines: Generators, motors, etc.
  • AC Machines: Synchronous machines, induction machines, etc.
• Power Systems:
  • Power Generation: Thermal power plants, hydroelectric power plants, etc.
  • Power Transmission and Distribution: Transmission lines, substations, etc.
• Electrical Measurements:
  • Measuring Instruments: Ammeters, voltmeters, wattmeters, etc.
  • Measurement Techniques: Bridge circuits, oscilloscopes, etc.

2. Electronics Engineering:

• Semiconductor Devices:
  • Diodes: PN junction diode, Zener diode, etc.
  • Transistors: BJT, FET, etc.
  • Integrated Circuits: Operational amplifiers, etc.
• Analog Electronics:
  • Amplifiers: Voltage amplifiers, current amplifiers, etc.
  • Oscillators: LC oscillators, crystal oscillators, etc.
• Digital Electronics:
  • Logic Gates: AND, OR, NOT, XOR, etc.
  • Combinational Circuits: Adders, subtractors, etc.
  • Sequential Circuits: Flip-flops, counters, etc.
• Microprocessors and Microcontrollers:
  • Architecture and Programming: Instruction set, addressing modes, etc.
  • Applications: Control systems, data acquisition, etc.

3. Control Systems:

• Feedback Control Systems:
  • Open-Loop and Closed-Loop Systems: Characteristics, advantages, and disadvantages.
  • Transfer Functions: Laplace transforms, block diagrams, etc.
  • Stability Analysis: Routh-Hurwitz criterion, Nyquist criterion, etc.
• Control System Design:
  • PID Controllers: Proportional, integral, and derivative control.
  • State-Space Analysis: State variables, state equations, etc.
• Applications of Control Systems:
  • Process Control: Temperature control, pressure control, etc.
  • Motion Control: Robotics, servo systems, etc.

4. Power Electronics:

• Power Semiconductor Devices:
  • Diodes: Rectifier diodes, thyristors, etc.
  • Transistors: IGBTs, MOSFETs, etc.
• AC-DC Converters: Rectifiers, controlled rectifiers, etc.
• DC-DC Converters: Buck converters, boost converters, etc.
• DC-AC Inverters: Single-phase inverters, three-phase inverters, etc.
• Applications of Power Electronics:
  • Power Supplies: SMPS, UPS, etc.
  • Motor Drives: Variable speed drives, etc.

5. Electrical Installations:

• Wiring Systems: Types of wiring, wiring regulations, etc.
• Electrical Equipment: Circuit breakers, fuses, switches, etc.
• Earthing and Grounding: Types of earthing, grounding regulations, etc.
• Electrical Safety: Safety precautions, electrical hazards, etc.

Part B: Specialized Engineering

1. Power Systems Engineering:

• Power System Analysis:
  • Load Flow Studies: Power flow analysis, voltage stability, etc.
  • Fault Analysis: Short circuit calculations, protective relaying, etc.
  • Power System Stability: Transient stability, dynamic stability, etc.
• Power System Protection:
  • Protective Relays: Overcurrent relays, differential relays, etc.
  • Protective Devices: Circuit breakers, fuses, etc.
• Power System Operation and Control:
  • Economic Operation: Optimal power dispatch, etc.
  • Power System Control: Voltage control, frequency control, etc.

2. Electrical Machines:

• DC Machines:
  • DC Generators: Types, characteristics, applications, etc.
  • DC Motors: Types, characteristics, applications, etc.
• AC Machines:
  • Synchronous Machines: Generators, motors, etc.
  • Induction Machines: Types, characteristics, applications, etc.
  • Special Machines: Stepper motors, servo motors, etc.
• Machine Control and Drives:
  • Motor Control Techniques: Starting, braking, speed control, etc.
  • Variable Speed Drives: AC drives, DC drives, etc.

3. Electronics and Instrumentation:

• Analog Electronics:
  • Operational Amplifiers: Applications in amplifiers, filters, etc.
  • Analog-to-Digital Conversion (ADC): Types, specifications, etc.
  • Digital-to-Analog Conversion (DAC): Types, specifications, etc.
• Digital Electronics:
  • Microprocessors and Microcontrollers: Architecture, programming, applications, etc.
  • Digital Signal Processing (DSP): Fundamentals, applications, etc.
• Instrumentation:
  • Sensors and Transducers: Types, principles, applications, etc.
  • Data Acquisition Systems: Hardware and software, etc.
  • Measurement and Control Systems: Process control, automation, etc.

4. Power Electronics and Drives:

• Power Semiconductor Devices:
  • Diodes, Thyristors, IGBTs, MOSFETs, etc.
• AC-DC Converters: Rectifiers, controlled rectifiers, etc.
• DC-DC Converters: Buck converters, boost converters, etc.
• DC-AC Inverters: Single-phase inverters, three-phase inverters, etc.
• Motor Drives:
  • Variable Speed Drives: AC drives, DC drives, etc.
  • Motor Control Techniques: Speed control, torque control, etc.

5. Electrical Design and Estimation:

• Electrical Design:
  • Lighting Design: Illumination levels, lighting fixtures, etc.
  • Power System Design: Load calculations, cable sizing, etc.
  • Electrical Equipment Selection: Circuit breakers, fuses, switches, etc.
• Electrical Estimation:
  • Cost Estimation: Material costs, labor costs, etc.
  • Project Budgeting: Financial planning, etc.

Mechanical Engineering

Part A: General Engineering

1. Engineering Mechanics:

• Statics:
  • Equilibrium of Forces: Force systems, moments, couples, etc.
  • Trusses and Frames: Analysis of statically determinate structures.
  • Friction: Static friction, kinetic friction, etc.
• Dynamics:
  • Kinematics: Displacement, velocity, acceleration, etc.
  • Kinetics: Newton’s laws of motion, work, energy, power, etc.
• Strength of Materials:
  • Stress and Strain: Normal stress, shear stress, tensile strain, compressive strain, etc.
  • Elasticity: Hooke’s law, modulus of elasticity, Poisson’s ratio, etc.
  • Beams: Bending moment, shear force, deflection, etc.
  • Columns: Buckling, Euler’s formula, etc.

2. Fluid Mechanics:

• Properties of Fluids:
  • Density, Viscosity, Surface Tension, Capillarity, etc.
• Fluid Statics:
  • Pressure, Buoyancy, Archimedes’ Principle, etc.
• Fluid Dynamics:
  • Flow Characteristics: Laminar flow, turbulent flow, Reynolds number, etc.
  • Bernoulli’s Equation: Applications in fluid flow analysis.
  • Flow Measurement: Venturimeter, orifice meter, etc.
• Fluid Machines:
  • Pumps: Centrifugal pumps, reciprocating pumps, etc.
  • Turbines: Francis turbine, Kaplan turbine, Pelton wheel, etc.

3. Thermodynamics:

• Basic Concepts:
  • Thermodynamic Systems: Open, closed, isolated systems.
  • Thermodynamic Properties: Temperature, pressure, volume, etc.
  • Thermodynamic Laws: Zeroth law, first law, second law, third law.
• Thermodynamic Cycles:
  • Carnot Cycle: Efficiency, reversibility, etc.
  • Otto Cycle, Diesel Cycle, Brayton Cycle, etc.
• Heat Transfer:
  • Conduction, Convection, Radiation: Modes of heat transfer, heat transfer coefficients, etc.
• Thermodynamic Applications:
  • Power Plants: Steam power plants, gas turbine power plants, etc.
  • Refrigeration and Air Conditioning: Refrigeration cycles, air conditioning systems, etc.

4. Heat and Mass Transfer:

• Heat Transfer:
  • Conduction, Convection, Radiation: Modes of heat transfer, heat transfer coefficients, etc.
  • Heat Exchangers: Types, design, and analysis.
• Mass Transfer:
  • Diffusion, Convection: Modes of mass transfer, mass transfer coefficients, etc.
  • Mass Transfer Operations: Distillation, absorption, etc.

5. Machine Design:

• Design Principles:
  • Stress Analysis: Stress concentration, fatigue, creep, etc.
  • Failure Theories: Maximum stress theory, maximum shear stress theory, etc.
• Machine Elements:
  • Shafts, Bearings, Gears, Couplings, Clutches, etc.
  • Design Calculations: Stress calculations, fatigue life calculations, etc.
• Design for Manufacturing:
  • Material Selection: Properties, machinability, etc.
  • Manufacturing Processes: Casting, forging, machining, etc.

6. Production Engineering:

• Manufacturing Processes:
  • Casting, Forging, Machining, Welding, etc.
  • Process Planning: Operation sequence, tooling, etc.
• Metal Cutting:
  • Cutting Tools: Types, geometry, etc.
  • Cutting Parameters: Speed, feed, depth of cut, etc.
• Machine Tools:
  • Lathes, Milling Machines, Drilling Machines, etc.
  • CNC Machines: Programming, operation, etc.
• Quality Control:
  • Statistical Process Control (SPC): Control charts, process capability, etc.
  • Quality Assurance: Inspection, testing, etc.

7. Industrial Engineering:

• Work Study:
  • Method Study: Work simplification, process improvement, etc.
  • Time Study: Work measurement, standard times, etc.
• Production Planning and Control:
  • Material Requirements Planning (MRP): Inventory control, production scheduling, etc.
  • Just-in-Time (JIT): Lean manufacturing, inventory reduction, etc.
• Operations Research:
  • Linear Programming: Optimization techniques, etc.
  • Queuing Theory: Waiting line analysis, etc.
• Ergonomics:
  • Human Factors Engineering: Workplace design, human-machine interaction, etc.

8. Automotive Engineering:

• Engine Design:
  • Internal Combustion Engines: Otto cycle, Diesel cycle, etc.
  • Engine Components: Pistons, connecting rods, crankshaft, etc.
• Vehicle Dynamics:
  • Vehicle Handling: Steering, suspension, etc.
  • Vehicle Stability: Braking, traction control, etc.
• Automotive Transmission:
  • Manual Transmission, Automatic Transmission, etc.
• Automotive Electronics:
  • Engine Control Units (ECUs): Electronic fuel injection, ignition systems, etc.
  • Safety Systems: Anti-lock braking systems (ABS), airbags, etc.

Part B: Specialized Engineering

1. Thermal Engineering:

• Thermodynamics:
  • Basic Concepts: Thermodynamic systems, properties, laws, etc.
  • Thermodynamic Cycles: Carnot cycle, Otto cycle, Diesel cycle, etc.
• Heat Transfer:
  • Conduction, Convection, Radiation: Modes of heat transfer, heat transfer coefficients, etc.
  • Heat Exchangers: Types, design, and analysis.
• Power Plants:
  • Steam Power Plants: Components, operation, efficiency, etc.
  • Gas Turbine Power Plants: Components, operation, efficiency, etc.
• Refrigeration and Air Conditioning:
  • Refrigeration Cycles: Vapor compression cycle, absorption cycle, etc.
  • Air Conditioning Systems: Components, operation, design, etc.

2. Design Engineering:

• Machine Design:
  • Design Principles: Stress analysis, failure theories, etc.
  • Machine Elements: Shafts, bearings, gears, couplings, clutches, etc.
  • Design Calculations: Stress calculations, fatigue life calculations, etc.
• Finite Element Analysis (FEA):
  • Structural Analysis: Stress analysis, deflection analysis, etc.
  • Thermal Analysis: Heat transfer analysis, etc.
• Computer-Aided Design (CAD):
  • Solid Modeling: Creating 3D models of objects.
  • Drafting: Creating engineering drawings.

3. Manufacturing Engineering:

• Manufacturing Processes:
  • Casting, Forging, Machining, Welding, etc.
  • Process Planning: Operation sequence, tooling, etc.
• Metal Cutting:
  • Cutting Tools: Types, geometry, etc.
  • Cutting Parameters: Speed, feed, depth of cut, etc.
• Machine Tools:
  • Lathes, Milling Machines, Drilling Machines, etc.
  • CNC Machines: Programming, operation, etc.
• Quality Control:
  • Statistical Process Control (SPC): Control charts, process capability, etc.
  • Quality Assurance: Inspection, testing, etc.

4. Robotics and Automation:

• Robotics:
  • Robot Types: Articulated robots, SCARA robots, etc.
  • Robot Programming: Robot languages, motion control, etc.
• Automation:
  • Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs): Material handling systems.
  • Flexible Manufacturing Systems (FMS): Automated production systems.
• Applications of Robotics and Automation:
  • Manufacturing: Assembly, welding, painting, etc.
  • Healthcare: Surgery, rehabilitation, etc.

5. Renewable Energy:

• Solar Energy:
  • Photovoltaic Systems: Solar panels, inverters, etc.
  • Solar Thermal Systems: Solar water heaters, etc.
• Wind Energy:
  • Wind Turbines: Types, operation, etc.
• Hydropower:
  • Hydroelectric Power Plants: Types, operation, etc.
• Bioenergy:
  • Biomass Conversion Technologies: Biogas, biofuels, etc.

Tips for Preparation

• Understand the Syllabus: Thoroughly go through the syllabus and identify the important topics.
• Refer to Standard Textbooks: Use standard textbooks and reference materials for a comprehensive understanding of the subjects.
• Practice Previous Years’ Papers: Solve previous years’ papers to get familiar with the exam pattern and difficulty level.
• Join Coaching Classes: Consider joining coaching classes for guidance and structured learning.
• Time Management: Develop a study plan and allocate sufficient time for each subject.
• Revision: Regularly revise the topics to reinforce your understanding.
• Mock Tests: Take mock tests to assess your preparation level and identify areas for improvement.
• Stay Calm and Focused: Maintain a positive attitude and focus on your goals.

Table 1: Important Topics for JKSSB JE Exam 2024

Subject	Important Topics
Civil Engineering	Building Materials, Surveying, Soil Mechanics, Fluid Mechanics, Engineering Mechanics, Environmental Engineering, Construction Management, Engineering Drawing
Electrical Engineering	Basic Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Control Systems, Power Electronics, Electrical Installations, Power Systems Engineering, Electrical Machines, Electronics and Instrumentation, Power Electronics and Drives, Electrical Design and Estimation
Mechanical Engineering	Engineering Mechanics, Fluid Mechanics, Thermodynamics, Heat and Mass Transfer, Machine Design, Production Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Thermal Engineering, Design Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Robotics and Automation, Renewable Energy

Table 2: Recommended Books for JKSSB JE Exam 2024

Subject	Book Name	Author
Civil Engineering	Building Materials	S.K. Duggal
	Surveying	B.C. Punmia
	Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering	B.C. Punmia
	Fluid Mechanics	R.K. Bansal
	Engineering Mechanics	R.K. Bansal
	Environmental Engineering	S.K. Garg
	Construction Management	S.K. Arora
	Engineering Drawing	N.D. Bhatt
Electrical Engineering	Basic Electrical Engineering	D.C. Kulshreshtha
	Electronics Engineering	J.B. Gupta
	Control Systems	A.K. Ghosh
	Power Electronics	P.S. Bhimbra
	Electrical Machines	P.S. Bhimbra
	Power Systems Engineering	C.L. Wadhwa
	Electrical Design and Estimation	U.A. Bakshi
Mechanical Engineering	Engineering Mechanics	R.K. Bansal
	Fluid Mechanics	R.K. Bansal
	Thermodynamics	P.K. Nag
	Heat and Mass Transfer	R.K. Rajput
	Machine Design	R.S. Khurmi
	Production Engineering	P.N. Rao
	Industrial Engineering	O.P. Khanna
	Automotive Engineering	K.K. Ramalingam
	Thermal Engineering	R.K. Rajput
	Design Engineering	R.S. Khurmi
	Manufacturing Engineering	P.N. Rao
	Robotics and Automation	M.P. Groover
	Renewable Energy	G.D. Rai

Note: This syllabus is for general guidance only. The actual syllabus may vary slightly depending on the specific requirements of the JKSSB JE Exam 2024. It is advisable to refer to the official notification for the latest syllabus and exam pattern.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) and Short Answers for JKSSB JE Exam 2024

Civil Engineering:

1. What are the different types of building materials and their properties?

• Stones: Granite (strong, durable), marble (beautiful, but less durable), sandstone (porous, good for sound insulation), limestone (used for cement production).
• Bricks: Clay bricks (common, affordable), fly ash bricks (eco-friendly), concrete blocks (strong, durable).
• Mortar: Cement mortar (strong, quick setting), lime mortar (flexible, good for plastering), gypsum mortar (fast setting, used for plastering).
• Concrete: Plain concrete (basic), reinforced concrete (with steel reinforcement), pre-stressed concrete (with pre-tensioned or post-tensioned steel).
• Timber: Softwood (pine, fir, etc.), hardwood (oak, teak, etc.), plywood (layered wood).
• Metals: Steel (strong, versatile), aluminum (lightweight, corrosion-resistant), copper (conductive, durable).
• Glass: Plate glass (clear, flat), sheet glass (thin, flexible), tempered glass (stronger, shatter-resistant).

2. Explain the different types of surveying and their applications.

• Levelling: Determining elevations, setting out levels, contouring.
• Plane Table Surveying: Mapping small areas, creating topographic maps.
• Theodolite Surveying: Measuring angles, distances, and elevations.
• Total Station Surveying: Precise measurements, data collection, and analysis.
• GPS Surveying: Determining coordinates, mapping large areas.

3. What are the important soil properties and their significance?

• Physical Properties: Grain size distribution (determines permeability), specific gravity (density), porosity (amount of voids), permeability (water flow through soil).
• Mechanical Properties: Shear strength (resistance to deformation), compressibility (ability to compress), consolidation (reduction in volume under load).

4. Describe the different types of pumps and their applications.

• Centrifugal Pumps: Used for pumping water, sewage, and other fluids.
• Reciprocating Pumps: Used for pumping high-pressure fluids, oil, and chemicals.

5. What are the different types of foundations and their suitability?

• Shallow Foundations: Footings (for small loads), mats (for large loads), used for low-rise buildings.
• Deep Foundations: Piles (for heavy loads, unstable soil), caissons (for underwater construction), used for high-rise buildings, bridges.

Electrical Engineering:

1. Explain Ohm’s law and its applications.

• Ohm’s Law: Voltage (V) is directly proportional to current (I) and resistance (R). V = I * R.
• Applications: Calculating voltage, current, or resistance in a circuit.

2. What are the different types of electrical machines and their applications?

• DC Machines: Generators (convert mechanical energy to electrical energy), motors (convert electrical energy to mechanical energy).
• AC Machines: Synchronous machines (used for power generation), induction machines (used for industrial applications).

3. Describe the different types of power semiconductor devices and their applications.

• Diodes: Rectifier diodes (convert AC to DC), thyristors (used for controlling AC power).
• Transistors: IGBTs (used in high-power applications), MOSFETs (used in switching applications).

4. What are the different types of power systems and their components?

• Power Generation: Thermal power plants (coal, gas), hydroelectric power plants (water).
• Power Transmission: High-voltage transmission lines, substations.
• Power Distribution: Low-voltage distribution lines, transformers.

5. Explain the different types of control systems and their applications.

• Open-Loop Systems: No feedback, simple, less accurate.
• Closed-Loop Systems: Feedback mechanism, more accurate, used in industrial processes, robotics.

Mechanical Engineering:

1. What are the different types of internal combustion engines and their working principles?

• Otto Cycle: Used in gasoline engines, spark ignition.
• Diesel Cycle: Used in diesel engines, compression ignition.

2. Explain the different modes of heat transfer and their applications.

• Conduction: Heat transfer through a solid material.
• Convection: Heat transfer through a fluid.
• Radiation: Heat transfer through electromagnetic waves.

3. What are the different types of manufacturing processes and their applications?

• Casting: Pouring molten metal into a mold.
• Forging: Shaping metal by hammering or pressing.
• Machining: Removing material from a workpiece using cutting tools.
• Welding: Joining metal parts by melting and fusing them together.

4. Describe the different types of machine tools and their applications.

• Lathes: Turning, facing, drilling, etc.
• Milling Machines: Cutting slots, grooves, etc.
• Drilling Machines: Drilling holes.

5. What are the different types of robots and their applications?

• Articulated Robots: Multiple joints, used in assembly, welding, etc.
• SCARA Robots: Selective Compliance Assembly Robot Arm, used in assembly, packaging, etc.

Note: These are just a few examples of frequently asked questions. The actual questions may vary depending on the specific syllabus and exam pattern. It is advisable to refer to the official notification and previous years’ papers for a comprehensive understanding of the exam requirements.