PPSC Draftsman Syllabus 2023 Check Exam Pattern

(Part C of Syllabus)

1. Importance of B.I.S., Introduction of Code for Practice of      Architectural and Building Drawings (IS: 962- 1989),Layout of drawing. Lines, Lettering,
   Dimensioning. Knowledge of different types of Scales and Principle of R.F.,
   Different types of projection views such as Orthographic, Isometric, Oblique and Prespective.
   2. Building Materials- Stones –classification, types, uses. Bricks –
   Manufacturing, characteristics, types, uses. Lime– characteristics, types, uses.
   Pozzolanic- classification, types, uses. Cement – Manufacturing, classification,types, uses and test of good cement. Sand –characteristics, types & uses. Clay Products – types, earthenware, stoneware, porcelain, terracotta, glazing. Mortar& Concrete –Types, uses Preparation, Proportion ad mixtures and applications.Timber–types, Structure, disease & defects, characteristics, seasoning.Preservation and uses.
   3. Alternative materials of Timber- Plywood, Block Board, Particle Board,Fireproof reinforced plastic, (FRP). Medium density fireboard (MDF) etc.
   4. Protective materials- Tar, bitumen, asphalt- Properties, application and uses.Paints–characteristics, types, uses. Varnishes– characteristics, types, uses.Metal– characteristics, types, uses. Plastics –characteristics, types, use.
   5. Building Construction:- Sequence of construction of a building. Name of different parts of building.
   6. Stone masonry- Terms used and Classification. Principle of construction,Composite masonry. Strength of walls. Strength of Masonry.
   7. Brick masonry – Principle of construction of Bonds, Tools and Equipment used.
   8. Foundation-Purpose of Foundation, Causes of failure of Foundation, Types of Foundations, Drawing of footing, foundation, Setting out of building on ground excavation, Types of Shoring and Scaffolding details, Types of Underpinning and Timbering details. DPC. Arches. Lintels. Morter. R.C.C. Reinforcement. Doors & windows. Roofs. Floors. Trusses. Carpentry Joints. Stairs.
   9. Surveying-Introduction, History and Principal of chain surveying. Instruments Employed. Main divisions (plain & geodetic).Chain Surveying. Compass Surveying. Plane Table Surveying. Leveling. Theodolite. Total Station
   10. Computer aided drafting (CAD) -Operating system software & their use.Introduction of CAD. Basic commands of CAD
   11. Planning of Building-Principles of Planning& orientation of Building.Local Building Bye Laws
   12. Estimating & Costing- Methods of finding Quantities of materials.
   13. Roads and Railways- Principles of Planning & construction of Roads. Indian Railways &their Gauges
   14. Bridges-Culverts& Bridges.
   15. Irrigation & hydrology – Methods. Terms used in Irrigation. Storage & Reservoirs. Canals. Hydroelectric power house.
   16. Public Health Engineering- Public health system of Sanitation. Sanitary Fittings etc

• Analytical Reasoning, Logical Reasoning and Mental Ability
  (ii) Basic numerical skills, numbers, magnitudes, percentage, numerical relation
  appreciation etc.
  (iii) Data analysis, Graphic presentation charts, tables, spreadsheets etc