Kerala PSC Junior Instructor Fitter 2024 Exam Date, Eligibility, Syllabus

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Kerala PSC Junior Instructor Fitter 2024 Exam Date

Kerala PSC Junior Instructor Fitter 2024 Exam Cut Off

Kerala PSC Junior Instructor Fitter 2024 Vacancy

Kerala PSC Junior Instructor Fitter Advice

Kerala PSC Junior Instructor Fitter 2024 Qualification

Kerala PSC Junior Instructor Fitter 2024 Syllabus Tentative

Kerala PSC Junior Instructor Fitter 2024 Sample Questions

Overview

Here is the mega opportunity for eligible candidates in Fitter trade. Kerala PSC had released notification to fill the Junior Instructor vacancies in Kerala’s prestigious Industrial Training Institutes. Candidates who have applied before the last date should start their preparations as soon as possible. This will give enough time for preparation, revision and practice tests. Register free for CC’s online Fitter Mock Test and attend on any of the following days 4^th, 5^th & 6^th of February.

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Kerala PSC Junior Instructor Fitter 2024 Exam Date

Kerala PSC Junior Instructor Fitter Exam Date will be scheduled in September – November 2024 exam cycle. Exact date of exam will be intimated to candidates individually in confirmation message. Candidates must be careful about the confirmation message, only those who have given the confirmation will receive the admission tickets in their profile. Therefore, all candidates who had applied for the exam are advised to check their PSC Profile regularly.

Kerala PSC Junior Instructor Fitter 2024 Exam Cut Off

Last time Kerala PSC called for Junior Instructor was called towards the category number 569/2017. And the exam was conducted on 24^th September, 2018. As per the shortlist published by PSC in pursuance of the examination, Junior Instructor Fitter Exam cut off was 69.

Kerala PSC Junior Instructor Fitter 2024 Vacancy

Junior Instructor Fitter vacancy has not been released by Public Service Commission yet. PSC will publish the vacancy details later and all the vacancies reported in next three years following the release of ranked list will be filled from the same list.

Kerala PSC Junior Instructor Fitter Advice

The Main list of the last exam was published on 15^th December, 2020. And 48 advices were sent from this ranked list for Junior Instructor Fitter post.

Junior Instructor Fitter Important Details
Category number	659/2023
Post Name	Junior Instructor in Fitter
Pay Scale	₹ 37400 - 79000/
Department	Industrial Training
Vacancy	Anticipatory
Exam Date	September - November
Notification	Click Here
Detailed Syllabus	Click Here
Previous Questions	Click Here

Kerala PSC Junior Instructor Fitter 2024 Qualification

Only candidates who have SSLC or its equivalent position and:

• National Trade Certificate in the appropriate trade with three years’ experience in Fitter trade after obtaining the certificate is required.

Or

• National Apprenticeship Certificate in the appropriate trade with one year experience after obtaining the certificate.

OR

• Diploma in the appropriate branch of Engineering from a Government or Government recognized polytechnic or its equivalent qualification.

The Equivalent qualification required in the absence of National Trade Certificate is ITI / ITC in Fitter Trade

And equivalent qualifications to Polytechnic Diploma are as listed below:

1. Post Diploma (Tool Design)
2. B.Tech. (Mechanical Engineering)
3. B. Tech (Production Engineering)
4. B. Tech (Mechanical Stream – Production Engineering)
5. M. Tech. (Production Engineering)
6. M. Tech. (Mechanical Stream – Production Engineering)

Kerala PSC Junior Instructor Fitter 2024 Syllabus Tentative

Module-I

Marks MARKING AND MARKING TOOLS

• Marking media- Linear measurement –Scribers-Dividers –Datum- Callipers - Types of marking punches-Surface gauge- V’ Blocks- Surface plate- marking off table-Angle plates-parallels and Combination set

Module-II

HAND TOOLS AND MEASURING TOOLS

• Hammers- Types of vice-C clamp- types of Spanners-pliers-screw driver-Types of Steel rules Try square and its types -jenny calliper-straight edge-system of units -Measurements of angles- Angular measuring instruments (Semi - precision) -Measuring standards (English & metric)

Module-III

CUTTING TOOLS AND OPERATIONS

• Elements of a file- Cut of files –Grades-shapes- - Types of files- Needle files- Special files- Pinning of files -Care and maintenance -Convexity of files- Filing techniques- Hacksaw frames and blades- types of chisels-scraper-drilling-types of drills-drilling machines-reamers –hand taps-threading dies- Drilling - Cutting speed, feed and r.p.m - drill holding devices -Counter sinking-Radius/Fillet gauge, feeler gauge grinding-standard grinding wheel marking system-grinding machines.

Module-IV

PRECISION INSTRUMENTS

• Micrometres –dial callipers - Vernier callipers -Vernier height gauge- types- working principle- vernier bevel protractor-comparator-measuring errors, Guages-types-slip gauges-angle gauge-sinbar-, Jigs and fixtures- Limits and fits-interchangeability-tolerance-allowances-shaft and hole basis system.

Module-V

FASTENERS AND POWER TRANSMISSION

• Types of screw threads-fastners-keys-bolts-washers-studs-setscrews-cotters-pins-couplings-circlipssoldering-brazing-rivetting-types of rivets-defects in riveting-taper-springs Belt and belting-belt fastenings-slip-creep-crowning-dressing-types of gears-clutches-bearings types bearing materials

Module-VI

METALS AND HEAT TREATMENTS

• Ferrous and non-ferrous metals-cast iron types-steel making process-types of steels-alloys-heat treatment process- annealing-normalising-hardening process-case hardening-hardness testing-impact testing

Module-VII

FORGING

• Forge-Refractory materials-forging hand tools- cuttings tools-anvils-forging of steels-forging operations, defects in drawing out-defects in upsetting

Module-VIII

SHEETMETAL WORK

• Types of snips-mallet-sheet metal hand tools-compass- stakes-types-uses - metals used in sheet metal work-sheet metal operations-joints-bending machines.

Module-IX .

WELDING

• General safety-tools and equipment used in gas welding-gases used in welding-types and uses of oxyacetylene flames- acetylene gas generators-welding nozzles-melting points of common metals-flashback, backfire-gas welding techniques-joints-arc welding machines-welding defects-inspection of welds

Module-X

LATHE

• Parts of lathe-specification of lathe-back gear mechanism-work holding devices-cutting tools-tool angles cutting tool materials-lathe operations-thread cutting-cutting speed-feed-depth of cut-safety in lathe work.

Preparation

Preparation for Junior Instructor exam will also benefit the similar upcoming exams of PSC such as Tradesman Fitter, KWA fitter, Fitter Grade II. Compared to the other fitter exams Junior Instructor exam difficulty level is expected to be higher. Candidates engaging in the preparation of this exam can easily clear the other exams. In order to complete the syllabus and revisions, candidates are advised to prepare an effective study plan that suite their work routine (if you are a working candidate) and other candidates must find their time every day to study each portion of the above expected syllabus. Also, interview is another important part in the selection process of Junior Instructor.

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Kerala PSC Junior Instructor Fitter 2024 Sample Questions

1. Which marking media is used for rough forging and casting with oxidized surfaces?
   1. Copper sulphate
   2. Prussian Blue
   3. Cellulose lacquer
   4. White wash
2. Point angle of dot punch for marking witness mark:
   1. 30 – degree
   2. 60 – degree
   3. 90 – degree
   4. 45 – degree
3. Where the weight of the hammer is shown on?
   1. Face
   2. Pein
   3. Cheek
   4. Eye hole
4. Which one of the following direct angular measuring instruments?
   1. Jenny calliper
   2. Bevel gauge
   3. Micro meter
   4. Bevel protractor
5. The length of the hacksaw blade is measured from:
   1. One end of the toothed portion to the other end
   2. End of one hole to the end of the other pin hole
   3. End to end of blade
   4. Centre of one pin hole to the centre of another pin hole
6. A plug gauge which has its GO- and NO-GO sizes on the same end is known as :
   1. Single ended plug gauge
   2. Two-way plug gauge
   3. Double end plug gauge
   4. Progressive plug gauge
7. What is the temperature that change of structure to austenite starts at 723° in heat treatment process?
   1. Melting temperature
   2. Upper critical temperature
   3. Lower critical temperature
   4. Critical temperature
8. Why lime stone serves as flux added to the ore in the blast furnace?
   1. To form molten slag
   2. To supply the oxygen
   3. To burn the carbon in coke
   4. To increase the melting point of ore
9. What is the operation upsetting?
   1. Making a hole in the component
   2. Enlarging the length there by reducing the thickness
   3. Process by which the cross-sectional area of a metal piece is increased with a decrease in length
   4. Operation of extending the metal in all directions
10. What is the merit of three jaw chuck in lathe machine?
    1. Work can be set with ease
    2. Run out cannot be corrected
    3. Only round and hexagonal components can be held
    4. No bite marks on job

Answer Key
Q.No.	Answers
1	d
2	b
3	c
4	d
5	d
6	d
7	c
8	a
9	c
10	a