GATE

What is GATE
Why GATE
GATE Eligibility
GATE Exam Pattern
GATE Syllabus
Important Dates
Subject Specialization Priority ( for M.Tech)
Subject-wise Analysis of Previous Gate Papers
Type of Questions
M.Tech Admissions
How to Prepare for GATE
Reference Books
GATE Cut-off Marks

What is GATE?

The Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) is an all-India examination

administered and conducted in eight zones across the country by the GATE Committee
comprising of Faculty from IISc, Bangalore and IITs on behalf of the National
Coordinating Board - GATE, Department of Education, Ministry of Human Resources
Development (MHRD) and Government of India.
GATE is the national level entrance exam conducted for the admission in post
graduate courses in various engineering colleges of India.

Why GATE?
GATE is the standard and one of the most difficult examinations conducted not only for
post graduation studies in various reputed colleges but also a gateway to several public
sector enterprises.
GATE exam is important because of below mentioned factors:

Campus placement in National and International private or public companies.

Many PSUs base their selection criteria as GATE Scores. Some such PSUs are:
IOCL, NTPC, BHEL, PGCIL, BARC etc.

Teaching: Professor, Asst. Professor at IITs, NITs etc.

Junior Research Fellow: ISRO, DRDO, BARC, IITs etc.

Senior Research Fellow: ISRO, DRDO, BARC, IITs etc.

Junior Research Associates/ Senior Project Associates

Scientists C grade jobs

Research & Development Wing etc.

GATE Eligibility
The eligibility to appear for GATE exam is as follows:

Bachelor's degree holders in Engineering/ Technology/ Architecture (4 years after

10+2) and those who are pursuing the final year of such program.

Bachelor's degree holders in Engineering/ Technology/ Architecture (PostB.Sc./Post-Diploma) and those who are in the final year of such programs.

Master's degree holders in any branch of Science/ Mathematics/ Statistics/

Computer Applications or equivalent and those who are in the final year of such
programs.

Candidates in the second or higher year of the Four-year Integrated Master's

degree programme (Post-B.Sc.) in Engineering/Technology.

Candidates in the fourth or higher year of Five-year Integrated Master's degree

programme or Dual Degree programme in Engineering/Technology.

Candidates with qualifications obtained through examinations conducted by

professional societies recognized by UPSC/AICTE (e.g. AMIE by Institute of
Engineers (India); AMICE by Institute of Civil Engineers (India)) as equivalent to
B.E. /B. Tech. Those who have completed section A or equivalent of such
professional courses are also eligible.

GATE Exam Pattern

The GATE examination question paper consists of only objective type questions. Each
question will have four choices for the answer and only one choice is correct.
The following table indicates the pattern of one of the GATE Papers:
QUESTIONS
1 to 25
26 to 55
56 to 60 (GA)
61 to 65 (GA)

MARKS

TOTAL MARKS

NEGATIVE MARKS

1 Mark
2 Marks
1 Mark
2 Marks

25 Marks
60 Marks
5 Marks
10 Marks

1/3 Mark
2/3 Mark
1/3 Mark
2/3 Mark

Total Marks : 100 Marks

Duration : 3 hours

Total Questions : 65

GATE Syllabus
Networks:

Network graphs: matrices associated with graphs; incidence, fundamental cut set
and fundamental circuit matrices.
Solution methods: nodal and mesh analysis.
Network theorems: superposition, the venin and Norton's maximum power
transfer, Wye-Delta transformation.
Steady state sinusoidal analysis using phasors.
Linear constant coefficient differential equations; time domain analysis of simple
RLC circuits, Solution of network equations using Laplace transform: frequency
domain analysis of RLC circuits.
2-port network parameters: driving point and transfer functions.
State equations for networks.

Electronic Devices:

Energy bands in silicon, intrinsic and extrinsic silicon.

Carrier transport in silicon: diffusion current, drift current, mobility, and
resistivity.
Generation and recombination of carriers.
P -n junction diode, Zener diode, tunnel diode, BJT, JFET, MOS capacitor,
MOSFET, LED, p-I-n and avalanche photo diode, Basics of LASERs.
Device technology: integrated circuits fabrication process, oxidation, diffusion,
ion implantation, photolithography, n-tub, p-tub and twin-tub CMOS process.

Analog Circuits:

Small Signal Equivalent circuits of diodes, BJTs, MOSFETs and analog CMOS.
Simple diode circuits, clipping, clamping, rectifier.
Biasing and bias stability of transistor and FET amplifiers.
Amplifiers: single-and multi-stage, differential and operational, feedback, and
power.
Frequency response of amplifiers.
Simple op-amp circuits.
Filters.
Sinusoidal oscillators; criterion for oscillation; single-transistor and op-amp
configurations.
Function generators and wave-shaping circuits, 555 Timers.
Power supplies.

Digital circuits:

Boolean algebra, minimization of Boolean functions; logic gates; digital IC

families (DTL,TTL, ECL, MOS, CMOS).
Combinatorial circuits: arithmetic circuits, code converters, multiplexers,
decoders, PROMs and PLAs.
Sequential circuits: latches and flip-flops, counters and shift-registers.
Sample and hold circuits, ADCs, DACs.
Semiconductor memories.
Microprocessor (8085): architecture, programming, memory and I/O interfacing.

Signals and Systems:

Definitions and properties of Laplace transform continuous-time and discrete-time

Fourier series, continuous-time and discrete-time Fourier Transform, DFT and
FFT, z transform.
Sampling theorem.
Linear Time-Invariant (LTI) Systems: definitions and properties; causality,
stability, impulse response, convolution, poles and zeros, parallel and cascade
structure, frequency response, group delay, phase delay.
Signal transmission through LTI systems.

Control Systems:

Basic control system components; block diagrammatic description, reduction of

block diagrams.
Open loop and closed loop (feedback) systems and stability analysis of these
systems.
Signal flow graphs and their use in determining transfer functions of systems;
transient and steady state analysis of LTI control systems and frequency
response.
Tools and techniques for LTI control system analysis: root loci, Routh-Hurwitz
criterion, Bode and Nyquist plots.
Control system compensators: elements of lead and lag compensation, elements
of Proportional-Integral-Derivative (PID) control.
State variable representation and solution of state equation of LTI control
systems.

Communications:

Random signals and noise: probability, random variables, probability density

function, autocorrelation, power spectral density.
Analog communication systems: amplitude and angle modulation and
demodulation systems, spectral analysis of these operations, super heterodyne
receivers; elements of hardware, realizations of analog communication systems;

signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) calculations for amplitude modulation (AM) and

frequency modulation (FM) for low noise conditions.
Fundamentals of information theory and channel capacity theorem.
Digital communication systems: pulse code modulation (PCM), differential pulse
code modulation (DPCM), digital modulation schemes: amplitude, phase and
frequency shift keying schemes (ASK, PSK, FSK), matched filter receivers,
bandwidth consideration and probability of error calculations for these schemes.
Basics of TDMA, FDMA and CDMA and GSM.

Electromagnetics:

Elements of vector calculus: divergence and curl; Gauss' and Stokes' theorems,
Maxwell's equations: differential and integral forms.
Wave equation, Poynting vector.
Plane waves: propagation through various media; reflection and refraction; phase
and group velocity; skin depth.
Transmission lines: characteristic impedance; impedance transformation; Smith
chart; impedance matching; S parameters, pulse excitation.
Waveguides: modes in rectangular waveguides; boundary conditions; cut-off
frequencies; dispersion relations.
Basics of propagation in dielectric waveguide and optical fibers. Basics of
Antennas: Dipole antennas; radiation pattern; antenna gain.

Engineering Mathematics
Linear Algebra:

Matrix Algebra, Systems of linear equations, Eigen values and Eigen vectors.

Calculus:

Mean value theorems, Theorems of integral calculus, Evaluation of definite and

improper integrals, Partial Derivatives, Maxima and minima, multiple integrals,
Fourier series.
Vector identities, Directional derivatives, Line, Surface and Volume integrals,
Stokes, Gauss and Green's theorems.

Differential equations:

First order equation (linear and nonlinear), Higher order linear differential
equations with constant coefficients, Method of variation of parameters, Cauchy's
and Euler's equations, Initial and boundary value problems, Partial Differential
Equations and variable separable method.

Complex variables:

Analytic functions, Cauchy's integral theorem and integral formula, Taylor's and
Laurent' series, Residue theorem, solution integrals.

Probability and Statistics:

Sampling theorems, Conditional probability, Mean, median, mode and standard

deviation, Random variables, Discrete and continuous distributions, Poisson,
Normal and Binomial distribution, Correlation and regression analysis.

Numerical Methods:

Solutions of non-linear algebraic equations, single and multi-step methods for

differential equations.

Transform Theory:

Fourier transform, Laplace transform, Z-transform.

Important Dates
Sale of information brochure and Offline application form/ online application
form submission

Sept

Last date of issue of information brochure and application forms by post from
GATE Offices, bank counters, GATE office counters

Oct

Last date for submission of Online application form.

Last date for submission of receipt of completed Offline/ Online Application
Form at respective zonal GATE Office

Oct
Nov

GATE Exam

Feb

GATE Results

Mar

Subject Specialization Priority

Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering (For M.Tech)

VLSI Design Tool Technology

Integrated Electronics & Circuits
Micro Electronics
Microwave Engineering
Communication Engg.
Telecommunication Technology & Management
Optoelectronics & Optical Communication
Nanotechnology
Digital Signal Processing
Control & Automation

Subject wise Analysis of Previous GATE Papers

ELECTRONICS & COMMUNICATION ENGINEERING

Netw Electroni
Anal
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YEA ork
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Devices Circu
Theor
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Circuits its
19
21
2003 18
20
14
2004 15
09
25
2005 17
12
16
2006 12
08
24
2007 10
14
13
2008 16
08
12
2009 10
10
15
2010 09
09
10
2011 09

Digit
al
circu
its
19
15
14
13
16
16
13
06
07

Signal Control
Micro
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&
Communicat
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System
Processo
Syste
ion Systems T
Math's Aptitude
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m
10
16
18
11
09
18
15
07
11

14
21
17
20
19
19
10
09
09

31
23
17
26
23
19
14
11
10

16
14
13
18
16
12
08
08
10

02
08
04
02
06
04
01
03
02

00
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17
22
19
18
09
13
08

15
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Type of Questions
GATE exam consists of multiple choice questions in all papers and sections will contain
four answers, of which only one is correct. The types of questions in a paper may be
based on following below furnished logics:
a. Recall:
These are based on facts, principles, formulae or laws of the discipline. The candidate is
expected to be able to obtain the answer either from his/her memory of the subject or at
most from a one-line computation.
b. Comprehension:
These questions will test the candidate's understanding of the basics of his/her field, by
requiring him/her to draw simple conclusions from fundamental ideas.
c. Application:
In these questions, the candidate is expected to apply his/her knowledge either through
computation or by logical reasoning.
d. Analysis and Synthesis:
These can be linked questions, where the answer to the first question of the pair is
required in order to answer its successor. Or these can be common data questions, in
which two questions share the same data but can be solved independently of one another.
e. Common Data Questions:
Multiple questions may be linked to a common data problem, passage and the like. Two
or three questions can be formed from the given common data problem. Each question is
independent and its solution obtainable from the above problem data/passage directly.
(Answer of the previous question is not required to solve the next question). Each
question under this group will carry two marks.
f. Linked answer questions:
These questions are of problem solving type. A problem statement is followed by two
questions based on the problem statement. The two questions are designed such that the
solution to the second question depends upon the answer to the first one. In other words,
the first answer is an intermediate step in working out the second answer. Each question
in such linked answer questions will carry two marks.

M.Tech Admissions
Post graduation admissions for M.E, M. Tech., PhD will start after the GATE results.
Different colleges follow different procedures for post graduation admissions like direct
admission, personal interview, group discussion or separate entrance exam. Also set of
NITs conduct common counseling and admission procedures for post graduation studies.
So candidates should regularly visit the website of the desired colleges.
As per the directives of the MHRD, the following procedure is to be adopted for
admission to postgraduate programs (Master and Doctoral) with MHRD
scholarship/assistantship. The performance of the candidate in GATE will be considered
for admission. If the candidate is to be selected through interview for postgraduate
programs minimum 70% weightage is to be given to the performance in GATE. The
remaining weightage (30% maximum) can be given to the candidate's academic record or
performance in interview. Candidate opting for a general paper (XE or XL) may be
further examined (by interview/written test) by the admitting institution. In such cases
also the weightage for performance in GATE should not be less than 70%. The admitting
institution will prescribe minimum passing percentage of marks in the interview. Some
colleges/institutes specify GATE qualification as the mandatory requirement even for
admission without MHRD scholarship/assistantship.
Candidates are advised to seek details of admission procedures and availability of MHRD
scholarship/assistantship from the concerned admitting institution. The criteria for
postgraduate admission with scholarship/assistantship are different for different admitting
institutions. GATE offices will not entertain any enquiry about admission and award of
scholarship/assistantship.
It is the responsibility of the admitting institution to award the MHRD
scholarship/assistantship to only those candidates who secured marks equal to or more
than the "qualifying mark" in the concerned GATE paper and for the corresponding
category of the candidate. The management of the postgraduate scholarship/assistantship
is also the responsibility of the admitting institution. The GATE committee also has no
role in the award or disbursement of scholarship/assistantship. Similarly, reservation of
seats under different categories is as per the policies and norms prevailing at the
admitting institution and Government of India rules.
A candidate declared "GATE qualified at the time of admission" is entitled for MHRD
fellowship for 24 months unless he/she loses it due to poor performance in the registered
programme.
The students of Integrated Master Degree and Dual Degree programs in
Engineering/Technology are eligible to appear in GATE 2012 in order to qualify for the
postgraduate scholarships in their own institutions only. They are not eligible for
admission to a fresh M.E. / M. Tech. program.
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How to prepare for GATE?

Two important parameters to be considered to crack GATE exam are Accuracy

and Time Management. The paper consists of 65 questions which should be
solved in 3 hours. In this cut throat competition the answers should be accurate
and should be able to solve maximum questions with in given time frame.

GATE exam consists of only objective questions, hence only correct answer
fetches marks.

Practice previous year question papers and analyze in which topics you are weak
and concentrate more on those topics. Always try to solve the papers in given
time to obtain the idea that how many questions you are able to solve in given
time limits.

Give importance to both theory and numerical problems.

Carefully go through the GATE syllabus and find out which topic fetches more
marks and give more importance to those topics.

Group Study is also effective way to brush up your knowledge about technical
topics with your partners, in this process you might explore new techniques and
procedures to understand the topic better.

Short Cut Techniques: Traditional methods to solve numerical problems is time

taking process, try to adopt short cut techniques to save the time.

Self Made Notes: Try to prepare notes after studying that particular topic,
initially it will take some time but it will be useful in revising the topics at final
stage.

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REFERENCE BOOKS
ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING
S. No.
Subject
Book Name
Electrical & Electronic
Measurement and
Measurement and Instrumentation
1
Instrumentation
Electronic Instrumentation
Network & Systems
2
Network Theory
Engineering Circuit Analysis
Digital Design
3
Digital Electronics
Digital Systems
Modern Digital Electronics
Elements of Electromagnetics
Engineering of Electromagnetics
4
Electro Magnetic Theory Antenna & Wave Propagation
Elements of Engineering
Electromagnetics
5

Control System

Signal and System

A. K. Sawhney
H.S. Kalsi
D. Roy Chaudhury
Hayt
M. Morris Mano
Tocci & Widmer
R.P. Jain
Sadiku
W.H. Hayt
K.D. Prasad
N. N. Rao

Control System Engg

I. J. Nagrath & M. Gopal

Automatic Control System

Linear Control System

B. C. Kuo
B. S. Manke

Signal and System

Oppenheim and Willsky

Communication System

Simon Haykins

An Introduction to Analog and

Digital Communication
Communication System Communication: Analog & Digital
Modern Digital and Analog
Communication System
Electronic Communication Systems

Electronic Devices and

Circuits & Analog
Electronics

Author

Simon Haykins
Singh and Sapre
B.P. Lathi
Kennedy and Davis

Integrated Electronics: Analog &

Digital Circuit & System

Jacob Millman & Christos

C. Halkias

Microelectronic Circuits
Electronic Devices & Circuits
OP Amp and linear Integrated
Circuit
Solid State electronic Devices
Semiconductor devices

Sedra & Smith

J.B. Gupta
Ramakant A Gayakwad
Streetman and Banerjee
S. M. Sze

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GATE CUT-OFF MARKS

GATE-2012: (ALL BRAMCHES)
Total candidates applied:

7,77,134

Total candidates appeared:

6,86,614

Total candidates qualified:

1,08,526

CUT-FF MARKS: (ECE)

GATE

TOTAL
CANDIDATES

GENERAL

OBC

SC / ST/ / PD

2012

1,76,944

25

22.5

16.67

2011

1,37,853

26.11

23.50

17.41

2010

25

22.50

16.67

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IES
What is IES
IES Eligibility
IES Exam Pattern
How to Prepare for IES
Departments Allocation through IES
IES-2011 Interview Questions
Success Tips for UPSC IES
IES Syllabus
IES Exam Schedule
Reference Books
IES-2011 Cut-off Marks

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What is IES?
Engineering Services Exam (ESE) is combined competitive examination conducted by
the UPSC. Based on the results of this examination allocation will be made to several
Group A Services or posts under the following categories:
(a) Civil Engineering
(b) Mechanical Engineering
(c) Electrical Engineering
(d) Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering

IES Eligibility
(I) Nationality:
A candidate must be either:
(a) A citizen of India or
(b) A subject of Nepal or A subject of Bhutan or
(c) A Tibetan refugee who came over to Indian before the 1st January, 1962 with the
intention of permanently settling in India, or
(d) A person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka or East
African countries of Kenya, Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi,
Zaire and Ethiopia or from Vietnam with the intention of permanently settling in India.
Provided that a candidate belonging to categories (b), (c) and (d) above shall be a person
in whose favor a certificate of eligibility has been issued by the Government of India.
(II) Age Limits:
(a) A candidate for this examination must have attained the age of 21 years and must not
have attained the age of 30 years on the 1st January, of the current year
(b) The upper age-limit of 30 years will be relax able up to 35 years in the case of
Government servants of the following categories, if they are employed in a
Department/Office under the control of any of the authorities mentioned in column 1
below and apply for admission to the examination for all or any of the Service(s)/Posts
mentioned in column 2, for which they are otherwise eligible.
(c) The upper age-limit prescribed above will be further relaxable:
(i) Upto a maximum of five years if a candidate belongs to a scheduled caste or a
scheduled tribe.
(ii) Upto a maximum of three years in the case of candidates belonging to OBC category.
(iii) Upto a maximum of five years if a candidate had ordinarily been domiciled in the
state of Jammu & Kashmir during the period from 1st January, 1980 to the 31st day of
December, 1989.

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(iv) Upto a maximum of three years in the case of defense service personnel disabled in
operations during hostilities with any foreign country or in a disturbed area, and released
as a consequence thereof;
(v) Upto a maximum of five years in the case of ex-servicemen including Commissioned
Officers and ECOs/SSCOs who have rendered at least five years Military Service as on
1st August, and have been released (i) on completion of assignment (including those
whose assignment is due to be completed within one year from 1st August, ) otherwise
than by way of dismissal or discharge on account of misconduct or inefficiency, or (ii) on
account of physical disability attributable to Military Service or (iii) on invalidment; (vi)
Upto a maximum of five years in the case of ECOs/SSCOs who have completed an initial
period of assignment of five years of Military Services as on 1st August, and whose
assignment has been extended beyond five years and in whose case the Ministry of
Defense issues a certificate that they can apply for civil employment and they will be
released on three months notice on selection from the date of receipt of offer of
appointment.
(vii) Upto a maximum of 10 years in the case of blind, deaf-mute and Orthopaedically
handicapped persons.
(III) Minimum Educational Qualification:
(a) Obtained a degree in Engineering from a university incorporated by an act of the
central or state legislature in India or other educational institutions established by an act
of Parliament or declared to be deemed as universities under section-3 of the university
grants commission act, 1956; or
(b) Passed Section A and B of the Institution Examinations of the Institution of Engineers
(India); or
(c)
Obtained
a
degree/diploma
in
Engineering
from
such
foreign
University/College/Institution and under such conditions as may be recognized by the
Government for the purpose from time to time, or
(d) Passed Graduate Membership Examination of the Institute of Electronics and
Telecommunication Engineers (India); or
(e) Passed Associate Membership Examination Parts II and III/Sections A and B of the
Aeronautical Society of India; or
(f) Passed Graduate Membership Examination of the Institution of Electronics and Radio
Engineers, London held after November, 1959.
Provided that a candidate for the post of Indian Naval Armament Service (Electronics
Engineering Posts and Engineer Group 'A' in Wireless Planning and Coordination
Wing/Monitoring Organization) may possess any of the above qualifications or the
qualification mentioned below namely: M.Sc. degree or its equivalent with Wireless
Communication, Electronics, Radio Physics or Radio Engineering as a special subject.

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IES Exam Pattern

Subject
General Ability Test
(Part A: General English)
(Part B: General Studies)
Objective Paper I
Objective Paper II
Conventional Paper I
Conventional Paper II
Personality Test
TOTAL

Duration

Marks

2 hours

200

2 hours
2 hours
3 hours
3 hours

200
200
200
200
200
1200

How to prepare for IES?

ESE written exam consists of both objective and conventional type questions
hence theory, conceptual knowledge and problem solving techniques are equally
important.

Good writing skills, good presentation, subjective theory, explanations,

derivations, diagrams and equations will fetch you good marks in conventional or
subjective paper.

Be aware of exam pattern like how many technical questions, how many nontechnical questions, how much is the negative marking, exam duration, marks per
question.

Always make a habit of referring previous year question papers.

Adopt Reference books for derivations, equations, conceptual thinking, theory

etc.

Short Cut Techniques: Traditional methods to solve numerical problems is time

taking process, try to adopt short cut techniques to save the time.

Reading news paper, good grip on English language and current affairs will help
in scoring more marks in General Ability paper carrying 200 marks.

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Never neglect General Ability part as this section is scoring and also plays an
important role in personal interview.

Practice previous year question papers and analyze in which topics you are weak
and concentrate more on those topics. Always try to solve the papers in given
time to obtain the idea that how many questions you are able to solve in given
time limits.

Deep knowledge of the subject, strong basics, clear concepts helps in better
understanding of the subjects and proved to be instrumental in getting good
scores.

Personal Interview: Sound technical knowledge, positive attitude, body

language, Good communication skills, Hobbies and General Awareness
Knowledge plays an important role to clear personal interviews.

Departments Allocation through ESE

1. Indian Railway Service of Signal Engineers.
2. Indian Railway Stores Service.
3. Indian Telecom Service Group-A
4. Central Power Engineering Service (E&T Posts)
5. Engineer GCS Group A in WPC/MO(M/O Communication & IT)
6. Indian Inspection Service Group A (E&T Posts)
7. Indian Supply Service Group A (E&T Posts)
8. Indian Ordnance Factories Services
9. Assistant Naval Store Officer Grade-I in Indian Navy
10. Indian Naval Armament Service
11. Assistant Executive Engineer in Corps of EME, Ministry of Defense

IES-2011 INTERVIEW QUESTIONS

1. What is saturation voltage of BJT?
2. What is slew rate?
3. Mention the frequency ranges of FM and AM
4. Explain the important characteristics of OP-AMP
5. Explain the working principle of Railway Signal System
6. What is Core-Diameter of Optical Fiber? Name different types of optical fibers.
7. How two signals can be added? Represent it by circuit diagram
8. What is 3G? Mention important features of 3G
9. How GSM band is allocated to service providers
10. Explain the biasing principle of n-p-n transistor?

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Success Tips for UPSC ESE

Among all the career options available for engineers across domains, i.e. in private,
public and government sectors still the best, prestigious and coveted career remains that
of esteemed Indian Engineering Services (IES). Through Indian Engineering Services
(IES) a candidate gets a career in most reputed government departments like Indian
Railways, Military Engineering Services, Central Engineering Services,
Telecommunication Department, Central Water Services and other esteemed
departments.In Indian Engineering Services (IES) services an Engineer gets an
opportunity to handle technically challenging roles and tasks which have a direct bearing
on the building up of infrastructure and services of our nation.
Strategy for the Engineering Services Examination

The foundation of success can be laid on the resolute efforts but a sound strategy
accompanied by never say die spirit makes the recipe of success sipid. Success cant be
achieved overnight hence a prudent strategy matters a lot. For success in Engineering
Services Exam a candidate is required to have excellent fundamentals in the core
subjects, along with thorough update on general awareness, current affairs and no less, all
the traits of matured personality. Following subsequent points will be worth mentioning
and aspirants should necessarily keep a note of the same viz:
Get acquainted with the latest examination pattern and syllabus of the exam. Go through
the previous years question papers. Compare them and see what types of questions are
repeated every year.
It is advisable not to go refer several books for same topic, instead it is better to refer
one good book for each topic, which clarifies basic concepts. Selective books are
advisable for selected topics.
For every candidate time management is very essential along with the setting of target.
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe is apt in his words One always has time enough, if one
will apply it well. The first step which every candidate should follow is to make a time
table. Take one subject from each section of your technical syllabus and devote at least 3
hours daily to it. Try to devote 1 hour each to English and General Studies so that you
can take an edge as it is key differentiator for being in top rankers.
Manage your time table such that it has good distribution of study hours for General
Ability Section and technical papers, as it makes studies enjoyable and it becomes easy to
sustain the momentum for longer hours, without boredom setting in and without losing
interest and enthusiasm
It is always better to prepare short term plan of study, which should be framed in mind
and executed.

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 While studying the technical subjects dont forget to make short notes of important
topics. Make a separate list of formulae for each subject and revise the short notes and
formulae list daily.
After completion of the topic solve all previous year questions and practice other
questions which are available in good books. This will help you to assess yourself for
level of understanding of the subject.
When you are solving the question set the time limit and after the completion of it check
whether you have completed the task within stipulated time or not.
It is better to practice questions on OMR sheets for marking the answers, which will
help to practice the marking of correct answers on OMR sheets quickly in the
examinations.
After completion of it take another subject and follow the same guidelines and dont
forget to revise the important portion and your short notes of the subject which you have
prepared earlier.
While preparing the English, segregate the vocabulary from previous 10 years paper of
Engineering Services Examination and Combined Defense Services Examination. Try to
memorize at least 20 words daily and dont miss to revise those words.
The next step to prepare the portion of English is solve daily 10 to 15 questions based
on finding errors and rearrangement of sentences.
From the topics of general studies first of all find out the area of your interest and study
it in the form of story or try to correlate the things. It will develop interest and make the
things comfortable.
Read Newspaper and articles, watch morning bulletin, surf websites in order to prepare
for General Ability section. The current affairs coverage is required till 45 days before
the date of examination. Solve all the previous papers of General studies so that you can
come to know the main areas of GS.
For making your conventional portion strong and for securing good marks in it, try to
solve at least 5 questions daily from the previous 10 years paper and solve expected
conventional questions from the topic you are studying same day. It will improve your
presentation and enhance the writing skills along with the rectification of the silly
mistakes made by the candidates during the examination.
Always remember Practice Makes a Man Perfect. Reserve last 15 days, for quick
practice and revision. Solve as many papers you can. The more you will solve the
question more marks you will gain. Practice full-length mock test, comprising of all the
sections, within the fixed time period.

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Tips and tricks for solving the papers

The first motto while solving the question papers is to utilize your time optimally.
The Objective Paper-I consists of 120 questions which are evenly based on English and
General Studies. The questions on the topics of rearrangement of sentences and
Comprehension are tedious and time consuming so it is suggested to solve these
questions after completion of rest of the paper.
While solving the comprehension part first read the passage then read the questions
asked and then mark the lines which are related to the questions.
If you are not able to solve a particular question then dont waste your time on it and
dont get disheartened. Move to other questions and solve tough question at the end.
While solving technical objective papers, try to solve the questions on theory first and
then work on numerical questions as there is Negative Marking for each wrong answer
and cut off is to be cleared in these papers hence never try to mark those answers on
which you are not confident.
On third day of examination there are two conventional papers. Before solving the
paper first of all read the question paper thoroughly and mark those questions in which
you can perform your best.
Write the answers, step by step in tidy manner to give an impressive presentation and by
doing this the candidate will not miss the essential points and formulae. If some diagram
is required try to make well labeled and neat diagram with freehand sketch. You will get
the credit for orderly, effective, and exact expression combined with due economy of
words in the conventional papers of the examination.
Write formulae in the numerical, S.I units of concerned quantities and answers as well.
Steps to enhance your performance

1. The examination requires consistency, never say die spirit and most important is self
motivation. Healthy ideas grow in healthy mind so alongwith studies do devote some
time for recreation this will make enhance the memorizing power and efficiency.
2. Keep safely documents related to examination such as acknowledgment of application,
hall ticket, application number and other details. This is to avoid last minute tension for
obvious things.
3. One day before the examination dont study much, just revise the important notes
which you have made. Relax and sleep for atleast 6 hours so that you write exam with
fresh mind.
4. Keep atleast 2 sharpened pencils, eraser, sharpener, 2 pens, calculator, hall ticket, etc.
in your examination kit. Leave for your exam timely and dont study much on the same
day during travelling.
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IES Syllabus
GENERAL ABILITY TEST (Common for all Streams EC, ME, EE, CE)
Part A: General English: The question paper in General English will be designed to test
the candidate's understanding of English and workmanlike use of words.
Part B: General Studies: The paper in General Studies will include knowledge of
current events and of such matters as of everyday observation and experience in their
scientific aspects as may be expected of an educated person. The paper will also include
questions on History of India and Geography of a nature which candidates should be able
to answer without special study.
ELECTRONICS & TELECOMMUNICATION ENGINEERING
ELECTRONICS & TELECOMMUNICATION ENGINEERING PAPER - I
1. Materials and Components:
Structure and properties of Electrical Engineering materials; Conductors, Semiconductors
and Insulators, magnetic, Ferroelectric, Piezoelectric, Ceramic, Optical and Superconducting materials. Passive components and characteristics Resistors, Capacitors and
Inductors; Ferrites, Quartz crystal Ceramic resonators, Electromagnetic and
Electromechanical components.
2. Physical Electronics, Electron Devices and ICs:
Electrons and holes in semiconductors, Carrier Statistics, Mechanism of current flow in a
semiconductor, Hall effect; Junction theory; Different types of diodes and their
characteristics; Bipolar Junction transistor; Field effect transistors; Power switching
devices like SCRs, GTOs, power MOSFETS; Basics of ICs - bipolar, MOS and CMOS
types; basic of Opto Electronics.
3. Signals and Systems
Classification of signals and systems: System modelling in terms of differential and
difference equations; State variable representation; Fourier series; Fourier transforms and
their application to system analysis; Laplace transforms and their application to system
analysis; Convolution and superposition integrals and their applications; Z-transforms
and their applications to the analysis and characterisation of discrete time systems;
Random signals and probability, Correlation functions; Spectral density; Response of
linear system to random inputs.
4. Network theory
Network analysis techniques; Network theorems, transient response, steady state
sinusoidal response; Network graphs and their applications in network analysis;
Tellegen's theorem. Two port networks; Z, Y, h and transmission parameters.
Combination of two ports, analysis of common two ports.
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Network functions : parts of network functions, obtaining a network function from a

given part. Transmission criteria : delay and rise time, Elmore's and other definitions
effect of cascading. Elements of network synthesis.
5. Electromagnetic Theory
Analysis of electrostatic and magnetostatic fields; Laplace's and Poisson's equations;
Boundary value problems and their solutions; Maxwell's equations; application to wave
propagation in bounded and unbounded media; Transmission lines : basic theory,
standing waves, matching applications, microstrip lines; Basics of wave guides and
resonators; Elements of antenna theory.
6. Electronic Measurements and instrumentation
Basic concepts, standards and error analysis; Measurements of basic electrical quantities
and parameters; Electronic measuring instruments and their principles of working :
analog and digital, comparison, characteristics, application. Transducers; Electronic
measurements of non electrical quantities like temperature, pressure, humidity etc; basics
of telemetry for industrial use.
ELECTRONICS & TELECOMMUNICATION ENGINEERING PAPER - II
1. Analog Electronic Circuits :
Transistor biasing and stabilization. Small signal analysis. Power amplifiers. Frequency
response. Wide banding techniques. Feedback amplifiers. Tuned amplifiers. Oscillators.
Rectifiers and power supplies. Op Amp, PLL, other linear integrated circuits and
applications. Pulse shaping circuits and waveform generators.
2. Digital Electronic Circuits :
Transistor as a switching element; Boolean algebra, simplification of Boolean functions,
Karnaguh map and applications; IC Logic gates and their characteristics; IC logic
families : DTL, TTL, ECL, NMOS, PMOS and CMOS gates and their comparison;
Combinational logic Circuits; Half adder, Full adder; Digital comparator; Multiplexer
Demulti-plexer; ROM an their applications. Flip flops. R-S, J-K, D and T flip-flops;
Different types of counters and registers Waveform generators. A/D and D/A converters.
Semiconductor memories.
3. Control Systems :
Transient and steady state response of control systems; Effect of feedback on stability
and sensitivity; Root locus techniques; Frequency response analysis. Concepts of gain
and phase margins: Constant-M and Constant-N Nichol's Chart; Approximation of
transient response from Constant-N Nichol's Chart; Approximation of transient response
from closed loop frequency response; Design of Control Systems, Compensators;
Industrial controllers.

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4. Communication Systems :
Basic information theory; Modulation and detection in analogue and digital systems;
Sampling and data reconstructions; Quantization & coding; Time division and frequency
division multiplexing; Equalization; Optical Communication : in free space & fiber optic;
Propagation of signals at HF, VHF, UHF and microwave frequency; Satellite
Communication.
5. Microwave Engineering :
Microwave Tubes and solid state devices, Microwave generation and amplifiers,
Waveguides and other Microwave Components and Circuits, Microstrip circuits,
Microwave Antennas, Microwave Measurements, Masers, lasers; Microwave
propagation.
Microwave Communication Systems terrestrial and Satellite based.
6. Computer Engineering :
Number Systems. Data representation; Programming; Elements of a high level
programming language PASCAL/C; Use of basic data structures; Fundamentals of
computer architecture; Processor design; Control unit design; Memory organisation, I/o
System Organisation. Microprocessors : Architecture and instruction set of
Microprocessors 8085 and 8086, Assembly language Programming. Microprocessor
Based system design : typical examples. Personal computers and their typical uses.

IES Exam Schedule

Notification of Examination Nov/Dec of previous year
Last date for submission of
Third week of Feb/Mar.
Application Form
(a) Candidates applying Online (excepting SC/ST/Female/PH
candidates who are exempted from payment of fee) are required to pay
a reduced fee of Rs. 50/- (Rupees Fifty only) either by remitting the
money in any Branch of SBI by cash, or by using net banking facility
of SBI or by using Visa/Master Credit/Debit card.
Fee

Conduct of Examination
Personality Test
Result Announcement

(b) Candidates residing in remote areas specified in para 6 of this

notice who may apply offline also (through Common Application
Form) are required to pay a fee of Rs. 100.00 (Rupees One hundred
only) through a single Central Recruitment Fee Stamp of the requisite
denomination.
NOTE : All SC, ST, PH and Female candidates are exempted from
payment of fee. No fee exemption for OBC candidates and they are
required to pay the prescribed fee in full.
May/June
Feb/March
May

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Reference Books
S. No. Subject
1

Optical Fiber
Communication
Measurement and
Instrumentation
Material Science

Book Name

Author

Optical Fiber Communication

Senior

Electrical & Electronic

A. K. Sawhney
Measurement and Instrumentation
Electronic Instrumentation

H.S. Kalsi

Electrical Engineering Material

S. P. Seth

Network & Systems

D. Roy Chaudhury

Engineering Circuit Analysis

Hayt

Microwave Devices & Circuits

Liao

Microwave Engineering

Sanjeev Gupta

Microwave Engineering

Pozar

Microwave & Radar Engg

M. Kulkarni

Microprocessor Architecture,
Programming & Application

Ramesh S. Gaonkar

Computer Organization and

Structure

Stalling

Microprocessor & Interfacing

Douglas V Hall

Computer Architecture &

Organisation

Morris Mano

Digital Design

M. Morris Mano

Digital Systems

Tocci & Widmer

Modern Digital Electronics

R.P. Jain

Network Theory

Microwave Engg.

Computer Engineering

Digital Electronics

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Elements of Electromagnetics

10
11
12

13

14

Electro Magnetic
Theory

Sadiku

Engineering of Electromagnetics W.H. Hayt

Antenna & Wave Propagation

K.D. Prasad

Elements of Engineering
Electromagnetics

N. N. Rao

Control System Engg

I. J. Nagrath & M. Gopal

Automatic Control System

B. C. Kuo

Linear Control System

B. S. Manke

Monochrome and
Colour Television
Satellite
Communications

Monochrome and Colour

Television

R. R. Gulati

Satellite Communications

Pratt & Bostian

Signal and System

Signal and System

Oppenheim and Willsky

Communication System

Simon Haykins

An Introduction to Analog and

Digital Communication

Simon Haykins

Control System

Communication System Communication: Analog &

Digital
Modern Digital and Analog
Communication System
Electronic Communication
Systems
Integrated Electronics: Analog &
Digital Circuit & System
Microelectronic Circuits
Electronic Devices and
Electronic Devices & Circuits
Circuits & Analog
OP Amp and linear Integrated
Electronics
Circuit
Solid State electronic Devices
Semiconductor devices

Singh and Sapre

B.P. Lathi
Kennedy and Davis
Jacob Millman &
Christos C. Halkias
Sedra & Smith
J.B. Gupta
Ramakant A Gayakwad
Streetman and Banerjee
S. M. Sze

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IES 2011 CUT-OFF MARKS

GEN: 432
OBC: 390
RANK Name
CAT.

SC: 339
ST: 304
G.S
OBJ-1 OBJ-2

CON-1 CON-2 P.I

GEN

58

144

143

122

117

128

TOTA
L
712

GEN

97

132

116

130

123

96

694

GEN

118

117

113

89

88

106

631

GEN

85

98

119

83

103

114

602

GEN

84

102

103

103

68

130

590

OBC

91

112

136

67

70

96

572

ST

82

69

93

78

86

90

498

3
13
40

60
91
122

Aman
Mittal
Ashish
Kumar
Shibabr
ataDhal
Nabhan
ilBhatt
acharje
e
Srivast
ava
UllasK
umar
Rajesh
Meena

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PUBLIC SECTOR UNITs (PSUs)

What are PSUs
How to Prepare of PSUs
PSU Exam Pattern
PSU Salary Structure
PSU Percentage Criteria
PSU Age Criteria
PSU Exam Schedule
Syllabus for Various PSUs

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What are PSUs?

PSUs are government-owned corporations or state-owned enterprises created by the
Government of India to undertake commercial activities on behalf of government.
Several Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) under the aegis of Government of India
regularly provide tremendous employment opportunities in various technical and
management areas.

MAHARATNA PSUs:
Maharatna is the status given to top public sector enterprises where the companies have
the authority to make foreign investments of upto Rs 5,000 crores without taking any
government approval. To be qualified as Maharatna, the company should gain an annual
net profit of over Rs. 5,000 crores, net worth of Rs. 15,000 crores and turnover of Rs.
25,000 crores over past three consecutive years. At present the companies which have
Maharatna status are: SAIL, ONGC, NTPC, CIL and IOCL.

NAVRATNA PSUs:
Navratna status is conferred to the companies by the Department of Public Enterprises.
To be qualified as a Navratna, the company must obtain a score of 60 out of 100. The
score is based on six parameters which include net profit to net worth, total manpower
cost to total cost of production or cost of services, PBDIT (Profit before depreciation,
interest and taxes) to capital employed, PBDIT to turnover, EPS (Earning per Share) and
inter-sectoral performance. Additionally, a company must first be a Miniratna and have
four independent directors on its board before it can be made a Navratna. The Navratna
status gives privileges to enhance financial and operational autonomy and empowers to
invest up to Rs. 1000 crores or 15% of their net worth on a single project without seeking
government approval. In a year, these companies can spend up to 30% of their net worth
not exceeding Rs. 1000 crores. They will also have the freedom to enter joint ventures,
form alliances and float subsidiaries abroad.

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How to Prepare for PSUs?

PSUs Entrance Exam Question Paper mainly consists of two major sections:

Technical Section: Subject specialization of related stream

Non-Technical Section: General Awareness, Current Affairs,

English Language, Reasoning & Aptitude.

Hence to crack PSU competitive exam, candidate should prepare for both technical
and non-technical sections, where 50% to 70% questions are from technical and
remaining questions from non-technical sections.

Be aware of exam pattern of different PSUs like number of technical questions,

number of non-technical questions, negative marking, exam duration, marks per
question
etc.

Always make it a habit of referring to previous year question papers.

Adopt Reference books for derivations, equations, conceptual thought process,

theory
etc.

Short Cut Techniques: Traditional methods to solve numerical problems is a

time taking process, try to adopt short cut techniques to save the time.

Practice previous year question papers and analyze in which topics you are weak
and concentrate more on those topics. Always try to solve the papers in given
time limit to obtain the idea that how many questions you are able to solve in
given
time
limits.

Group Discussion Round: Group Discussion is a crucial round conducted for

short listed candidates. Good communication skills, topic knowledge, team spirit,
leadership qualities, patience level are the major parameters to be considered.

Personal Interview: Sound technical knowledge, positive attitude, body

language, good communication skills play an important role to clear personal
interviews.

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PSU Exam Pattern

Organization

Post

Exam Pattern

Related links

Written Test- Objective

Set A :Engg stream (50
questions)
www.bsnl.co.in
BSNL

JTO

Set B: Engg stream

(50 questions)
Section C: General Ability Test
(20 questions)
Written Test GATE Exam
Set A: 55questions
(Engg Stream)

NTPC

Executive
Trainees

Set B: 35 questions

www.ntpccareers.net

(Executive Aptitude Test)

Negative marking: marks
Group Discussion

BHEL

Engineer Trainees

Personal Interview
Written test-objective GATE
Exam

www.careers.bhel.in/

Personal Interview
Written Test-objective 3 hours
Set A: 100 questions
DRDO

Scientist-B Entry

www.drdo.com
www.rac.drdo.in

Set B: 50 questions
Personal Interview

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IOCL

Engineers/
Graduate
Apprentice
Engineers
Junior Engineers

DMRC

ONGC

Graduate Trainees

Written Test GATE Exam

Group Discussion

www.iocl.com/Peoplecareers/Recruitm
ent.aspx

Personal Interview
Written test(2papers),
Psycho Test / PI

www.delhimetrorail.com

Written test (Objective and

Subjective)

www.ongcindia.com

Psychometric test and PI

Written test
Set A: Engg Stream 140
questions
www.nhpcindia.com
NHPC

Trainee Engineers

Set B :General Awarness-30

questions
Set C: Reasoning 30 questions

ECIL

SJVNL

BPCL
HPCL

Graduate Engineer
Trainee
Executive
Trainees
Management
Trainee

Personal Interview
Written test
Personal Interview
Written Test Objective
Group Discussion

www.ecil.co.in

www.sjvn.nic.in/recruitment.asp

Personal Interview
Written test
www.bpclcareers.com
Personal Interview
Written test

Officer Trainees

www.hindustanpetroleum.com
Interview

BARC

JRF, SRF,
Research
Associates

Application Screening/GATE
Score

www.barc.ernet.in

Personal Interview

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GATE Score Basis or

Written Test Objective- 2hrs

PGCIL

Executive
Trainees

Set A: Technical knowledge test

120 questions

www.powergridindia.com

Set B: Executive Aptitude test

50 questions.
Group Discussion

NALCO

SAIL

Graduate Engineer
Trainee
Management
Trainee

Personal Interview
Written Test
www.nalcoindia.com
Interview
Written Test Objective
www.sail.co.in
Group Discussion
Personal Interview
Written/online test.

Indian
Railways

Section Engineer

&

www.rrbbnc.gov.in
www.rrbsecunderabad.nic.in

Document verification
Written
Aptitude Test
MTNL

www.mtnl.net.in

JTO
Skill Test

Bridge &
Roof co. (I) Trainee Engineers
Ltd
ISRO

GAIL

Scientist/Engineer
SC

Personal Interview
Written Test Objective

www.bridgeroof.co.in

Personal Interview
Written Test -Objective

www.shar.gov.in

Personal Interview
Written test
Subject Specialization: 100
questions.
Executive Trainee
General Aptitude: 50 questions
Duration: 2hrs
Personal Interview

www.gailonline.com

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Written test
VIZAG

Set A: Engg Stream

Management
Trainee

STEEL

www.vizagstel.com
Set B: Aptitude & English
Personal Interview
Written Test -Objective

Probationary
Engineer

BEL

www.bel-india.com/index
Personal Interview
Written Test

PRASAR
BHARATI

Engineering
Assistants

Set A: Engg Stream

www.allindiaradio.gov.in

Set B:GK & CA

PSU Salary Structure

ORGANIZATION
Oil & Natural Gas Corporation Limited
(ONGC)
Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL)
National Thermal Power Corporation
Limited (NTPC)
Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL)

STATUS

SALARY
STRUCTURE

Maharatna

Rs. 24,900-50,500

Maharatna

Rs. 23,000-46,500

Power

Maharatna

Rs. 24,900-50,500

Steel and Iron

Maharatna

Rs.20,600-46500

Maharatna

Rs.20,600-46500

Navratna

Rs. 23,000-46,500

Navratna

Rs. 24,900-50,500

Navratna

Rs. 24,900-50,500

Navratna

Rs. 24,900-50,500

SECTOR
Petroleum & Natural
Gas
Petroleum & Natural
Gas

Mining
Coal India Limited
Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited
(BPCL)
Gas Authority of India Limited (GAIL)
Hindustan Petroleum Corporation
Limited (HPCL)
Oil India Limited (OIL)

Petroleum & Natural

Gas
Petroleum & Natural
Gas
Petroleum & Natural
Gas
Petroleum & Natural
Gas

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Power Grid Corporation of India Limited

(PGCIL)

Power

Navratna

Rs. 24,900-50,500

Bharat Heavy Electrical Limited (BHEL)

Defense

Navratna

Rs. 24,900-50,500

Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL)

Defense

Navratna

Rs. 16,400-40,500

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL)

Defense

Navratna

Rs 16500-40500

Steel and Iron

Navratna

Rs. 16,400-40,500

Communication & IT

Navratna

Rs. 24,900-50,500

Power Finance Corporation Limited

Finance

Navratna

Rs. 24,900-50,500

National Aluminum Company Limited

(NALCO)

Mining

Navratna

Rs. 16,400-40,500

Shipping Corporation of India Limited

Shipping

Navratna

Rs.20,600-46500

Power

Navratna

Rs.20500-26500

Bharat Earth Movers Limited (BEML

Limited )

Defense

Mini-Ratna

Rs. 16,400-40,500

Mazagaon Docks Limited (MDL)

Defense

Mini-Ratna

Rs. 16,400-40,500

Petroleum & Natural

Gas

Mini-Ratna

Rs.20,600-46500

Communication & IT

Mini-Ratna

Rs. 16,400-40,500

Infrastructure

Mini-Ratna

Rs. 16,400-40,500

Power

Mini-Ratna

Rs.20,600-46500

Mini-Ratna

Rs. 16,400-40,500

Department of Space

Govt. of India

Rs. 15,600-39,100

Defense

Govt. of India

Rs. 15,600-39,100

National Mineral Development

Corporation Limited (NMDC)
Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited
(MTNL)

Rural Electrification Corporation Limited

Engineers India Limited (EIL)

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited(BSNL)

RITES
National Hydroelectric Power
Corporation(NHPC) Limited
Airport Authority Of India Limited
(AAI)
Indian Space Research
Organization(ISRO)
Defense Research & Development
Organization (DRDO)

Civil Aviation

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Bhabha Atomic Research Centre

(BARC)
Electronics Corporation of India Limited
(ECIL)

Department of
Atomic Energy
Department of
Atomic Energy

Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC)

Transportation

Govt. of India

Rs. 15,600-39,100

Govt. of India

Rs. 16,400-40,500

Govt. of India

Rs.20,600-46500

PSU Percentage Criteria

ORGANIZATION

STREAMS APPLICABLE

Bridge & Roof co. (I)

CE,ME,EE
Ltd
ME, EE, EC, CE
BHEL
ME, EE, Petroleum, IN, CH, Environment
ONGC
Engg
EE, EC, Instrumentation & Control,
Power Systems & High Voltage, Power
Electronics, Power Plant Engg, ME,
NTPC
Production, Industrial Engg, Production &
Industrial Engg, Thermal, Mechanical &
Automation, Electronics & Power
EC ,ME,EE,CS,IN, CH, Metallurgy,
SAIL
Ceramics
CH(Including Petrochemicals engg),CE,
EE, Instrumentation Engg (Including
Electronics & Instrumentation engg, EC,
IOCL
Telecomm unication engg),ME,
Manufacturing, Industrial engg
ME,EE,EC,CS
ISRO
EE, Civil, IT, Power Engg, AMIE in
PGCIL
Electrical
ME, Production, Industrial, EC, EE, IN,
HAL
CS
ME,EE, C&I, CS, IT, Mining, Chemical,
NALCO
Civil, Metallurgy

PERCENTAGE
GEN OBC SC/ST PH
70

70

60

60

65

65

60

60

65

65

60

60

65

65

55

55

65

65

50

50

65

65

55

55

65

65

65

65

65

65

Pass

Pass

65

60

60

60

65

65

55

55

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GAIL

DRDO
DMRC
GAIL
BPCL
MTNL
HPCL
BEL
BARC
Indian Railways
ECIL
VIZAG STEEL
NHPC
SJVNL

ME, P&I, Production, Mechanical &

Automobile, EE, Electrical & Electronics,
IN, Instrumentation & Control, EC,
Electronics & Instrumentation, Electrical
& Instrumentation, Chemical,
Petrochemical, Civil, E&T,
Telecommunication.
EC, ME, CS,CH,EE
ME, EE, EC,CE
ME, IN, CH
ME, EE, EC, CS
EC,IT,CS,EE
CE, CH, EE, IN, ME, EC
EE, ME, EC,CS, CH, CE,
Telecommunication
CH, ME, Metallurgy, CS, EC,
Instrumentation & Control Engg
CE, CH, ME, EE, EC, CS or M.sc in
Chemistry or Applied Chemistry.
Metallurgy
EC, EE, E&I,CS, CE,ME
ME, EE, CH, CE, EC, Ceramics, IN,
Metallurgy
CE, EE, ME
ME, EE, EC, Civil, IT
Telecommunication, EC, Radio, CS,

BSNL

65

65

60

60

60
60
60
60
60
60

60
60
60
60
60
60

55
55
60
55
55
50

55
55
60
55
55
50

60

60

Pass

Pass

60

60

60

55

60

60

55

55

60

60

50

50

60

60

50

50

60
55

60
50

50
50

50
50

EE, IT, CE
PRASAR
EE, EC, IT, Radio
BHARATI

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PSU Age Criteria

ORGANIZATION

AGE CRITERIA
Gen
OBC

SC/ST

Bridge & Roof co. (I) Ltd

24 years

29 years

BHEL

27 years

24-27 years

27-30 years

32 years

PH
29 years-General
32 years-OBC
34 years- SC/ST
32 years-General
35 years-OBC
37 years- SC/ST

ONGC

30 years

30-33 years

35 years

35 years-General
38 years-OBC
40 years- SC/ST

NTPC

27 years

27-30 years

32 years

32 years-General
35 years-OBC
37 years-SC/ST

35 years

35 years-General
38 years-OBC
40 years- SC/ST

SAIL

IOCL

30 years

26 years

30-33 years

26-29 years

31 years

ISRO

28 years

28-31 years

33 years

PGCIL

28 years

28-31 years

33 years

HAL

28 years

28-31 years

33 years

NALCO

30 years

30-33 years

35 years

GAIL

28 years

28-31 years

33 years

31 years-General
34 years-OBC
36 years- SC/ST
33 years-General
36 years-OBC
38 years- SC/ST
33 years-General
36 years-OBC
38 years- SC/ST
33 years-General
36 years-OBC
38 years- SC/ST
35 years-General
38 years-OBC
40 years- SC/ST
33 years-General
36 years-OBC
38 years- SC/ST

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DRDO

28 years

DMRC

28 years

GAIL

26 years

BPCL

28 years

MTNL

30 years

HPCL

25 years

BEL

25 years

BARC

28 years

Indian railways

22 to 35 age
Group

33 years-General
36 years-OBC
28-31 years 33 years
38 years- SC/ST
33 years-General
36 years-OBC
28-31 years 33 years
38 years- SC/ST
31 years-General
26-29 years 31 years
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33 years-General
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35 years-General
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40 years- SC/ST
30 years-General
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35 years- SC/ST
30 years-General
33 years-OBC
25-28 years 30 years
35 years- SC/ST
33 years-General
36 years-OBC
28-31 years 33 years
38 years- SC/ST
22 to 35 age group
22 to 35 age 22 to 35 age group
+
group +
+relaxable by 5
5 years-General
relaxable upto years
8 years-OBC
3 years
10 years- SC/ST

ECIL

25 years

25-28 years

30 years

30 years-General
33 years-OBC
35 years- SC/ST

VIZAG STEEL

25 years

25-28 years

30 years

30 years-General
33 years-OBC
35 years- SC/ST

NHPC

30 years

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35 years

35 years-General
38 years-OBC
40 years- SC/ST

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SJVNL

30 years

30-33 years

35 years

35 years-General
38 years-OBC
40 years- SC/ST

BSNL

30 years

30-33 years

35 years

35 years-General
38 years-OBC
40 years- SC/ST

PRASAR
BHARATI

27 years

27-30 years

32 years

32 years-General
35 years-OBC
37 years-SC/ST

PSU Exam Schedule

TENTATIVE
NOTIFICATION
ORGANIZATION
DATES
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application
submission : Apr
JTO
BSNL
Written Exam :
Jun
Online
registration: Mar
Last date of
Executive
NTPC
submission: Mar
Trainees
Written Exam :
May
Online submission
of
applications: Aug
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BHEL
submission: Sep
Written Exam :
Oct
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DRDO

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ONGC

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ECIL

SJVNL

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available from:
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www.rac.drdo.in
Scientist-B Entry
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Sep
Online
application: Jan
Engineers/
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application form:
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Written Exam :
Feb
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registration: Aug
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registration: Aug
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of form: Sep
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Interview:
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submission: Jun
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Last date of
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Trainee Engineers
Sep
(I) Ltd
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Oct
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availability:
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Jan/Feb
ISRO
SC
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Apr
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available from:
Oct
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Executive Trainee
GAIL
submission: Oct
Written Exam :
Nov
Online registration
: Apr/May
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Management
receiving
VIZAG
registration slip:
Trainee
STEEL
May
Written Exam :
Jun
Online registration
: Apr/May
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Probationary
receiving
BEL
Engineer
registration slip:
May
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BHARATI
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Oct

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Syllabus for Written Test of AP Transco

Assistant Engineer (Telecom) 2011-12

Network Analysis : Kirchoffs Laws, RC, RL & RLC Circuits, Initial conditions,
Energy, Power, Instantaneous, max, average, RMS values of alternating currents, Phaser
representation, transient and steady state analysis, Total response. Network analysis using
Laplace Transforms, properties of Laplace transforms.
Fourier Series: Continuous and discrete Fourier Transforms, z-transforms. Applications
to signal Analysis.
Convolution. Network Theorems and Applications. Two Port Parameters, Series, Parallel
and Cascade connections of two port networks, Z, Y, ABCD Parameters, Network
Functions, Poles and Zeros. Driving point and Transfer Functions, Image Parameters,
Conventional LP, HP, BP, Band Stop Filters. Composite Filters, T, & Lattice
Networks, Attenuators and Equalizers.
Electronic Devices & Circuits: PN Junction, PNP, NPN Transistors. Biasing, Tunnel
Diode, FET, UJT,SCR Characteristics, Various CB,CE,CC transistor Amplifiers
Analysis & Performance. RC coupled and push pull amplifiers, compensation techniques,
Feedback, Negative feedback, oscillator Circuits, Phase Shift Oscillator.
Digital Circuits: Wave Shaping, multivibrators, Sweep Generators, Counters, logic
Gates and Circuits, Number Systems, Codes, Error Detection and Correction. Sequential
Circuits, Integrated Circuits OP Amps-Applications, IC Comparator Circuits, A/D, D/A
Converters.
Linear Control System: Open loop, Closed loop system, Signal Flow Graphs, Stability,
Routh Hurwitz and Nyquist Criterion, Bode plots, Gain-phase Margin, Lead-Lag
compensation Techniques.
Transmission Lines & Antennas: Transmission line equation, Primary and Secondary
Parameters, Propagation constants, Open and Short Circuited Lines, Standing Waves,
Reflection Coefficient, VSWR, Line as Circuit element, Impedance Matching.
Maxwells equations and Field Theory: Various Laws & Theorems in
Electromagnetism, Plane Waves, Boundary Conditions, Concept of Radiation, Half wave
Dipole, Antenna Arrays, Communication Antennas performance Characteristics.
Wave guides and Components: Reciprocal & non Reciprocal Wave guide components,
Couplers, Tees, Microwave Sources, Microwave Communication, Link Design.
Basics of Micro Processors & Micro Controllers: Architecture and Assemblers,
memory Devices.
Communication systems: Modulation, All types of Modulation techniques, SNR,
Analog & Digital Communication techniques, multiplexes, Demodulators, Radio
Receivers & Transmitters Characteristics & Basics of Fibre Optics Communication and
Satellite Communication Systems.
Model Question Paper
The question paper consists of one hundred multiple choice objective type
questions to be answered on the OMR answer sheet using HB pencil in 2 hours.

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SCHEME AND SYLLABUS FOR THE POST OF LECTURERS IN

GOVERNMENT POLYTECHNICS (ENGINEERING) IN A.P. TECHNICAL
EDUCATION SERVICE
PART-A: Written (Objective Type) Examination:
Paper-1 General Studies 150 Marks. 150 Qns. 150 Minutes
Paper-2 Concerned Subject 300 Marks. 150 Qns. 150 Minutes
PART-B: ORAL TEST (Interview) 50 Marks
N.B: 1. The paper in concerned subject for Engineering streams is of Engineering
Bachelors degree standard.
2. The Question papers will be in English only.
GENERAL STUDIES AND MENTAL ABILITY
I. General Science Contemporary developments in Science and Technology and their
implications including matters of every day observation and experience, as may be
expected of
a well-educated person who has not made a special study of any scientific discipline.
II. Current events of national and international importance.
III. History of India emphasis will be on broad general understanding of the subject in
its
social, economic, cultural and political aspects with a focus on AP Indian National
Movement.
IV. World Geography and Geography of India with a focus on AP.
V. Indian polity and Economy including the countrys political system- rural
development
Planning and economic reforms in India.
VI. Mental ability reasoning and inferences.
VII. DISASTER MANAGEMENT (Source : CBSE Publications)
1. Concepts in disaster management and vulnerability profile of India / State of A.P.
2. Earth quakes / Cyclones / Tsunami / Floods / Drought causes and effects.
3. Man made disasters - Prevention strategies.
4. Mitigation strategies / Mitigation measures.

ELECTRONICS & COMMUNICATION ENGINEERING

01. Network analysis, Topology, Tree Tieset out set, first and Second order Circuits.
Steady State and Transient response, Sinusoidal steady State Analysis.
Series and parallel Resonance, Network Theorems, Laplace Transforms, Fourier series,
Fourier Transforms Applications, Two port. Network Parameters, Interconnection of
two ports, Image Impedance, Image Parameters.
Filters constant K and M derived sections.
Electronics Devices Diodes, Transistors, FET biasing, and characteristics, Frequency,
Response, Amplifier circuits.
Electro Magnetic Theory Maxells Equations. Coulombs law, Ampers law, Faradays
law, Poynting Energy Theorem, Stokes theorem, uniform plane waves.
Transmission Line Theory Standing waves & Travelling waves, Reflection, VSWR.

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02. Feedback Amplifiers and oscillator Circuits Wave Shaping circuits, Logic Gates,
Boolean Theorems, Adders & Subtractors. Antennas & Propagation Radiation
Principle, Antenna parameters. Definitions.
Directional Antennas, Linear Antenna Arrays, Broadside & End fire Arrays, Gain,
Directivity, Radiation pattern.
Ground Wave, Sky Wave, Ionosphere Propagation, Guided Waves, Rectangular WaveGuide Analysis,
Microwave Circuits and Components. Microwave Tubes, Klystron, Magnetron, and TWT.
Modulation Techniques AM, FM, PM. Channel capacity, Noise, AM, FM, Transmitters,
Radio Receivers.
TV and Satellite Communication Principles Radar Equation and Applications of Radar
Computer Programming, FORTRAN, BASIC, PASCAL, Are Programming languages

Scheme and Syllabus for the Recruitment of

Junior Telecom Officers(Telecom)
For Direct Recruitment of Junior Telecom Officers, an objective type Examination of 3
hours duration consisting of following sectional papers will be conducted:
SCHEME
Section-I : Engineering stream : 50 questions
Section-II : Engineering stream : 50 questions
Section-III : General Ability Test : 20 questions
1. The standard of paper in engineering subjects will be that of Engineering Degree
Examination of an Indian University.
2. In the general ability test, special attention will be paid to assess the candidates
capacity for general awareness. The standard of paper in general ability test will
be such as may be expected of an Engineering Graduate.
3. The syllabus for engineering stream papers will be as given below.
SYLLABUS
SECTION - I
1. Materials and components
Structure and properties of Electronic Engineering materials, Conductors,
Semiconductors and Insulators, Magnetic, Ferroelectric, Piezoelectric, Ceramic,
Optical and Superconducting materials. Passive components and
characteristics, Resistors, Capacitors and Inductors; Ferrites, Quartz crystal,
Ceramic resonators, Electromagnetic and Electromechanical components.
2. Physical Electronics, Electron Devices and ICs
Electrons and holes in semiconductors, Carrier Statistics, Mechanics of current
flow in a semi-conductor, Hall effect; Junction theory; Different types of diodes
and their characteristics; Bipolar Junction transistor; Field effect transistors;
Power switching devices like SCRs, CTOs, power MOSFETs; Basics of ICsbipolar, MOS and CMOS types; Basics of Opto Electronics.

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3. Network theory
Network analysis techniques: Network theorem, transcient and steady state
sinusoidal response, Transmission criteria: delay and rise time Elmores and
other definition, effect of cascading. Elements of network synthesis.
4. Electromagnetic Theory
Transmission lines: basic theory, standing waves, matching applications,
microstrip lines; Basics of waveguides and resonators; Elements of antenna
theory.
5. Electronic Measurements and instrumentation
Basic concepts, standards and error analysis; Measurements of basic electrical
quantities and parameters; Electronic measuring instruments and their principles
of working: analog and digital, comparison, characteristics, applications.
Transducers; Electronic measurements of non-electrical quantities like
temperature, pressure, humidity etc. Basics of telemetry for industrial use.
6. Power Electronics
Power Semiconductor devices, Thyristor, Power transistor, MOSFETs,
Characteristics and operation. AC to DC convertors; 1-Phase and 3-phase DC to
DC Convertors.
AC regulators. Thyristor controlled reactors, switched capacitor networks.
Inverters: Single-phase and 3-phase. Pulse width modulation. Sinusoidal
modulation with uniform sampling. Switched mode power supplies.
SECTION-II
1. Analog Electronic Circuits
Transistor biasing and stabilization, Small Signal analysis. Power amplifiers.
Frequency response, Wide band techniques, Feedback amplifiers. Tuned
amplifiers. Oscillators. Rectifiers and power supplies. Operational Amplifier,
other linear integrated circuits and applications. Pulse shaping circuits and
waveform generators.
2. Digital Electronic Circuits
Transistor as a switching element; Boolean algebra, simplification of Boolean
functions, Karnaugh Map and applications; IC Logic gates and their
characteristics; IC logic families: DTL, TTL, ECL, NMOS, PMOS and CMOS
gates and their comparison; Combinational logic circuits; Half adder, full adder;
Digital Compartor; Multiplexer Demultiplexer; ROM and their applications. Flipflops, R-S, J-K, D and T flip-flops; Different types of counters and registers;
waveform generators. A/D and D/A convertors. Semiconductor memories.
3. Control Systems
Transient and steady state response of control systems; Effect of feedback on
stability and sensitivity, Root locus techniques; Frequency response analysis.
Concepts of gain and phase margins; Constant-M and Constant-N Nichols
Chart; Approximation of transient response from Constant-N Nichols Chart;
Approximation of transient response from closed loop frequency response;
Design of Control Systems, Compensators; Industrial controllers.

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4. Communication systems
Basic information theory: Modulation and detection in analogue and digital
systems; Sampling and data reconstruction. Quantization & Coding; Time
division and frequency division multiplexing; Equalisation; Optical
Communication: in free space & fibre optic; Propagation of signals at HF, VHF,
UHF and microwave frequency; Satellite communication.
5. Microwave Engineering
Microwave Tubes and solid state devices, Microwave generation and amplifiers,
Waveguides and other Microwave Components and Circuits, Microstrip circuits,
Microwave antennas, Microwave Measurements, MASERS LASERS; Microwave
Propogation. Microwave Communication Systems-terrestrial and satellite based.
6. Computer Engineering
Number Systems; Data representation; Programming; Elements of a high level
programming language PASCAL/C; use of basic data structures; Fundamentals
of computer architecture processor design; Control unit design; Memory
organization. I/O System Organization. Personal computers and their typical
uses.
7. Microprocessors
Microprocessor architecture - Instruction set and simple assembly language
programming. Interfacing for memory and I/O. Applications of Microprocessors in
Telecommunications and power system.
SECTION-III
General ability test
The candidates comprehension and understanding of General English shall be tested through
simple exercises. Questions on knowledge of current events and of such matter of everyday
observation and experience in their scientific aspects as may be expected of an educated
person. Questions will also be included on events and developments in Telecommunications,
History of India and Geography. These will be of a nature, which can be answered without
special study by an educated person.

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APGENCO AE (ASSISTANT ENGINNERS) EXAM PATTERN,SELECTION

PROCEDURE
Section. A : Questions on core academic curriculum of respective discipline.
Section B : questions on analytical aptitude.

APGENCO AE ELECTRONICS SYLLABUS (GATE EIE SYLLABUS)

1. Basics of Circuits and Measurement Systems:
Kirchoffs laws, mesh and nodal Analysis, Circuit theorems. One-port and two-port
Network Function. Static and dynamic characteristics of Measurement Systems. Error
and uncertainty analysis. Statistical analysis of data and curve fitting.
2. Transducers, Mechanical Measurement and Industrial Instrumentation:
Resistive, Capacitive, Inductive and piezoelectric transducers and their signal
conditioning. Measurement of displacement, velocity and acceleration (translational and
rotational), force, torque, vibration and shock. Measurement of pressure, flow,
temperature and liquid level. Measurement of pH, conductivity, viscosity and humidity.
3. Analog Electronics:
Characteristics of diode, BJT, JFET and MOSFET. Diode circuits. Transistors at low and
high frequencies, Amplifiers, single and multi-stage. Feedback amplifiers. Operational
amplifiers, characteristics and circuit configurations, Instrumentation amplifier. Precision
rectifier. V-to-I and I-to-V converter. Op-Amp based active filters. Oscillators and signal
generators.
4. Digital Electronics:
Combinational logic circuits, minimization of Boolean functions. IC families, TTL, MOS
and CMOS. Arithmetic circuits, Comparators, Schmitt trigger, timers and mono-stable
multi vibrator. Sequential circuits, flip-flops, counters , shift registers, Multiplexer, S/H
circuit, Analog-to-Digital and Digital-to-Analog converters. Basics of number system.
Microprocessor applications, memory and input-output interfacing. Microcontrollers.
5. Signals, Systems and Communications:
Periodic and aperiodic signals. Impulse response, transfer function and frequency
response of first and second order systems. Convolution, correlation and characteristics
of linear time invariant systems. Discrete time system, impulse and frequency response.
Pulse transfer function. IIR and FIR filters. Amplitude and frequency modulation and
demodulation. Sampling theorem, pulse code modulation. Frequency and time division
multiplexing. Amplitude shift keying, frequency shift keying and pulse shift keying for
digital modulation.

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6. Electrical and Electronic Measurements:

Bridges and potentiometers, measurement of R, L and C. Measurements of voltage,
current, power, power factor and energy. A.C & D.C current probes. Extension of
instrument ranges. Q-meter and waveform analyzer. Digital voltmeter and multi-meter.
Time, phase and frequency measurements. Cathode ray oscilloscope. Serial and parallel
communication. Shielding and grounding.
7. Control Systems and Process Control:
Feedback principles. Signal flow graphs. Transient Response, steady-state-errors. Routh
and Nyquist criteria. Bode plot, root loci. Time delay systems. Phase and gain margin.
State space representation of systems. Mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic system
components. Synchro pair, servo and step motors. On-off, cascade, P, P-I, P-I-D, feed
forward and derivative controller, Fuzzy controllers.
8. Analytical, Optical Instrumentation:
Mass spectrometry, UV, visible and IR spectrometry, X-ray and nuclear radiation
measurements. Optical sources and detectors, LED, laser, Photo-diode, photo-resistor and
their characteristics. Interferometers, applications in metrology. Basics of fiber optics.

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