PART - I
MODULE I : INLAND VESSELS GENERAL KNOWLEDGE ( 5 Marks)
a) IV act 2021 replaces IV act 1917b) Purpose of new act
c) Explain national waterways and Zones
d) Functions of IWAI
e) Type of inland vessels
MODULE II : General and Marine Engineering ( 15 Marks)
a) Types of Fasteners (eg.Bolts,screws,studs and their threads)
b) Measuring instruments { Eg. Micrometers,Feeler guage,thermometer,calipers,pressure
guage etc)
c) Types of Valves/cocks and its functions
d) Quick closing valves
e) Types and working principle of pumps (eg. Centrifugal pump,positive displacement
pump, gear pump)
f) Pipe fittings/Welding process
g) Diesel engines – cycle of two and four stoke diesel engines
h) Heat engines and petrol engines
i) Parts of engines ( eg. Engine block, cylinder head, connecting rod,crank shaft, cam shaft
piston, piston rings ,main bearings, cylinder liners etc)
j) Turbo charger/water cooled engines
k) Bunkering
l) Lubrication of engines
m) Cranking
n) Types of propellers and rudders
o) Steering system
MODULE III: Electrical Engineering ( 15 Marks)
a) Volt/Ampere/OHM/Frequency/Resistance
b) Instrument measuring voltage and current /Meggar testing
c) Lead acid batteries/Alkaline batteries/Battery maintenance
d) Difference between AC and DC motors
e) Circuit breakers
f) Cables and Cable joints
g) Safe Electrical working procedures( prevention of electrical shock etc)
h) Maintenance of Electrical system including generators
MODULE IV : Safe working practices,Emergencies and communication (5 Marks)
a) Safe practices for commonly used hand tools
b) Safe practices while working in Engine room
c) Precautions during hot work and enclosed space entry
d) Safe practices during dry docking
MODULE V : Prevention of pollution ( 5 Marks)
a) Rules for chemical,oil,sewage,garbage discharge as per IV act
b) Oil mixture treatment equipment
c) 15 PPM bilge alarm
d) Oil water separator/oil record book
e) Sewage treatment plant
MODULE VI : Firefighting appliances and life saving appliances ( 10 Marks)
a) Classes of fire/Fire triangle/Fire alarm /Fire DRILL
b) Types of portable fire extinguishers and fire fighting equipment/hoses /nozzles
c) Fixed fire fighting installation – co2 flooding/sprinklers etc
d) SCBA
e) Survival crafts – life rafts and launching procedure/life boats
f) General emergency alarm/Abandon ship signal
g) Personal life saving appliances- life buoy/life jacket etc
MODULE VII : Watch keeping and engine room log book ( 5 Marks)
a) Resposibilities of watch keeper
b) Log book entry
c) Guidance regarding fitness for duty
d) Basic computer skills
MODULE VIII : General and Marine Engineering (Nature of duty) ( 5 Marks)
a) Types of Fasteners (eg.Bolts,screws,studs and their threads)
b) Measuring instruments { Eg. Micrometers,Feeler guage,thermometer,calipers,pressure
guage etc)
c) Types of Valves/cocks and its functions
d) Quick closing valves
e) Types and working principle of pumps (eg. Centrifugal pump,positive displacement
pump, gear pump)
f) Pipe fittings/Welding process
g) Diesel engines – cycle of two and four stoke diesel engines
h) Heat engines and petrol engines
i) Parts of engines ( eg. Engine block, cylinder head, connecting rod,crank shaft, cam shaft
piston, piston rings ,main bearings, cylinder liners etc)
j) Turbo charger/water cooled engines
k) Bunkering
l) Lubrication of engines
m) Cranking
n) Types of propellers and rudders
o) Steering system
MODULE IX : Repairs and maintenance ( Nature of Duty ) ( 10 Marks)
a) Precautions prior to machinery maintenance
b) Fuel leak – action
c) Diesel/petrol engine maintenance – routines/breakdown/overhauling
d) Propeller/Rudder drop measurement
MODULE X : Survey repair and drydocking ( Nature of Duty ) ( 5 Marks)
a) Surveys in dry docking/UT testing etc
b) Inspection during surveys
c) Painting of hull
d) Cathodic protection
e) NDT
PART II
General Knowledge, Current Affairs and Renaissance in Kerala – 20 Marks
General Knowledge
Facts about India
Geography of India – Physical features – Climate – Soils – Rivers – Famous sites – etc.
Demography – Economic and social development – Poverty alleviation – Economy and planning – etc.
History of India – Period from 1857 to 1947 – National movement
Facts about Kerala
Geographical Facts – Physical features – Climate – Soils – Rivers – Famous sites – etc.
Renaissance in Kerala
Important Events/Movements/Leaders
Brahmananda Swami Sivayogi, Chattampi Swami, Sree Narayana Guru, Vagbhatananda, Thycaud Ayya, Ayya Vaikundar, Poikayil Yohannan (Kumara Guru), Ayyankali, Pandit Karuppan, Mannathu Padmanabhan, V. T. Bhattathirippad, Dr. Palpu, Kumaranasan, Vakkom Moulavi, Blessed Kuriakose Elias Chavara, Etc.
Current Affairs
Important world, national and regional events related to the political and scientific fields, sports, cinema and literature etc.
NOTE: - It may be noted that apart from the topics detailed above, questions from other topics prescribed for the educational qualification of the post may also appear in the question paper. There is no undertaking that all the topics above may be covered in the question paper.
