Thursday, January 7, 2010

Syllabus for Written Test of AP Transco Assistant Engineer (Electrical) 2010

Syllabus for Written Test of AP Transco
Assistant Engineer (Electrical) 2010

Electric Circuits:

Network graph, KCL, KVL, node and mesh analysis, star/ delta
transformation; electromagnetic induction; mutual induction; ac fundamentals;
harmonics, transient response of dc and ac networks; sinusoidal steady-state analysis,
resonance, ideal current and voltage sources, Thevenin’s, Norton’s, Superposition and
Maximum Power Transfer theorems, two-port networks, three phase circuits, power
measurement .

Electrical Machines:

Single phase transformer - equivalent circuit, phasor diagram,
tests, regulation and efficiency; three phase transformers - connections, parallel
operation; auto-transformer; DC machines - types, windings, generator/ motor
characteristics, armature reaction and commutation, starting and speed control of motors;three phase induction motors - principles, types, performance characteristics, starting and speed control; single phase induction motors; synchronous machines - performance, regulation and parallel operation of generators, motor starting, characteristics and applications .

Power Systems:

Basic power generation concepts; transmission line models andperformance; underground cable, string insulators; corona; distribution systems; per-unit
quantities; bus impedance and admittance matrices; load flow; voltage control; power
factor correction; economic operation; symmetrical components; fault analysis; principles
of over-current, differential and distance protection; protection of alternator, transformer,
transmission lines neutral earthing, solid state relays and digital protection; circuit
breakers; system stability concepts, swing curves and equal area criterion
Utilization & Control Systems: Principles of feedback; transfer function; block
diagrams; steady-state errors; Routh and Nyquist techniques; Bode plots; root loci; lag,
lead and lead-lag compensation; Heating - resistance, induction, dielectric; Welding –
spot, seam and butt; Electric traction – speed-time curves, tractive effort;

Measurements:

Bridges and potentiometers; PMMC, moving iron, dynamometer and
induction type instruments; measurement of voltage, current, power, energy and power
factor; digital voltmeters and multi-meters; phase, time and frequency measurement; Qmeters;oscilloscopes;

Analog and Digital Electronics:

Characteristics of diodes, BJT, FET; amplifiers -biasing, equivalent circuit and frequency response; oscillators and feedback amplifiers;Combinational and sequential logic circuits; multiplexer; Schmitt trigger; A/D and D/A converters; 8-bit microprocessor basics, architecture, programming and interfacing.Power Electronics and Drives: Semiconductor power diodes, transistors, thyristors,triacs, GTOs, MOSFETs and IGBTs - static characteristics and principles of operation;triggering circuits; phase control rectifiers; bridge converters - fully controlled and half controlled; principles of choppers and inverters; basic concepts of adjustable speed dc and ac drives.

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. A few questions are
given as a model below. Note: Calculators are not allowed into the Examination Hall.
Candidates have to bring their own pencils and erasers.

1.The armature of a d.c machine is made of
(A) Silicon steel (B) Wrought iron (C) Cast steel (D) Soft iron

2.The main drawbacks of d.c shunt generator is that
(A)Shunt circuit has high resistance (B) Generator voltage is small (C) Terminal voltage drops considerably with load (D) It is expensive

3.Transformers usually transfer electrical energy from primary to secondary with change in
(A) Frequency (B) Voltage (C) Power (D) Time period


TRANSMISSION CORPORATION OF ANDHRA PRADESH LIMITED NOTIFICATION RECRUITMENT FOR THE POST OF Assistant Engineer(Elec.,/Telecom / Civil)

TRANSMISSION CORPORATION OF ANDHRA PRADESH LIMITED
NOTIFICATION
RECRUITMENT FOR THE POST OF Assistant Engineer(Elec.,/Telecom / Civil)
Applications are invited On-line through APTRANSCO WEBSITE www.aptransco.gov.in
and http://aptransco.cgg.gov.in from 05.01.2010 to 25.01.2010 (to 23.01.2010 for
payment of fees) from eligible Engineering Graduates for filling up the following
vacancies on regular basis in APTRANSCO--Engineering Service.
The AP Transco has dispensed with the sale of applications by post/ through
Sales Counter of AP Transco. The desirous eligible Candidates may apply ON-LINE by
satisfying themselves with the terms and conditions of this recruitment.
B.L- Backlog; G.R- General recruitment;
These vacancies are subject to variation at the time of recruitment based on the
necessity.
Percentage of reservation: BC-25% + 4% Muslim reservation subject to
orders of Government from time to time.
SC- 15%, ST-6%, PH-3%
33 1/3 % reservation for women is applicable as
per rules.
Detailed notification with break-up of vacancies, Scale of Pay, Age,
Community, Educational Qualifications and other instructions along with syllabus for
the written examination may be viewed at AP Transco website
(www.aptransco.gov.in) from 05.01.2010.
NOTE:
1. The applicants are required to go through the detailed notification and decide
themselves as to their eligibility for this recruitment carefully before applying and
enter the particulars completely online.
2. Candidates are required to retain a photocopy of application form with
Reference ID for future reference.
3. Candidates have to submit application only through online mode well in
advance of the last date to avoid last day rush.
4. Hand written / typed / Photostat copies/ printed application form will not be
entertained by AP Transco by post or in person.
PTO
Asst. Engineer/
Electrical
Asst. Engineer/
Telecom
Asst. Engineer/
Civil
Name of the
Zone
B.L G.R Total B.L G.R Total B.L G.R Total
Visakapatnam 10 37 47 1 - 1 - 2 2
Vijayawada 7 39 46 3 - 3 - 2 2
Kadapa 12 35 47 2 - 2 - 2 2
Hyderabad 12 35 47 2 1 3 1 2 3
Warangal 8 38 46 2 - 2 - 2 2
Total 49 184 233 10 1 11 1 10 11
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FEE:
Each applicant must pay Rs. 150/- (Rupees One hundred and Fifty Only) towards
Application Processing Fee.
i) Applicants under General category must also pay RS.350/- (Three
Hundred and Fifty ONLY) towards Examination Fee. (Applicants
belonging to SC/ST/BC Communities and PH need not pay this fee).
ii) Candidates belonging to States other than Andhra Pradesh will be
considered in general category only and are required to pay the aboveprescribed
fee.
Mode of Payment of Fee: The Applicant should pay the prescribed Fee as per the
notification in any one of the A.P. Online centers and obtain Fee paid receipt with
Journal Number( 12 digit) in the first instance. Applicants can also pay the fee
through AP Online portal.
Submission of Application: After payment of Fee, the Candidate has to logon to the
website http:// www.aptransco.gov.in and click on APPLY ONLINE link or
directly visit http://aptransco.cgg.gov.in to view the detailed notification, User
Guide and Application Form. The applicants have to invariably fill all the
relevant fields in the Application. Immediately on submission of application
the Applicant will get an acknowledgement in the form of a downloadable pdf
document.
Starting date for Payment of Fee and Application submission is 05.01.2010.
Last date for payment of Fee at AP Online is 23.01.2010
Last date for submission of Application is 25.01.2010 up to 7 P.M
Place: Hyderabad CHIEF GENERAL MANAGER
Date : (HRD &Trg.)
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INSTRUCTIONS
I. Instructions for Scanning of Photograph with Signature
Photo width= 3.5cm
Photo Height= 4.5cm
Signature Space = 1.5 cm
1. Paste the Photo on any white paper as per the above required dimensions. Sign in the
Signature Space provided. Ensure that the signature is within the box.
2. Scan the above required size containing photograph and signature. Please do not scan
the complete page.
3. The entire image (of size 3.5 cm by 6.0 cm) consisting of the photo along with the
signature is required to be scanned and stored in *.jpg format on local machine.
4. Ensure that the size of the scanned image is not more that 50KB.
5. If the size of the file is more than 50 KB, then adjust the settings of the scanner such
as the dpi resolution, no. of colours etc., during the process of scanning.
6. The candidate has to sign in full in the box provided. Since the signature is proof of
identity, it must be genuine and in full; initials are not sufficient. Signature in CAPITAL
LETTERS is not permitted.
7. The signature must be signed only by the candidate and not by any other person.
8. The signature will be used to put on the Hall Ticket and wherever necessary. If the
candidate’s signature on the answer script, at the time of the examination, does not
match the signature on the Hall Ticket, the candidate will be disqualified.
Sample Photo and Signature
e.g. The Technical Specifications of the sample scanned image shown above are:
• Size of the file < 50 KB
• Dpi setting = 200 dpi
• True Colour
The candidate has to upload his/her Photo with Signature in the prescribed format by
clicking on the browse button at the time of submission of application form.
II. ELIGIBILITY:
1.AGE: Shall not be more than 34 years as on 01.07.09.
Upper age limit will be relaxed up to 5 years in respect of
SC/ST/BC candidates and up to 10 years in respect of
P.H candidates.
2.EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
a) Assistant Engineers/Electrical: Must possess BE/B.Tech/ A.M.I.E,
Electrical & Electronics Engineering or equivalent qualification in the
similar discipline from any recognized University in India.
b) Assistant Engineers/Telecom: Must possess BE/B.Tech/ A.M.I.E, in
Telecommunications/Electronics/ Electronics and Communication or
equivalent qualification in the similar discipline from any recognized
University in India.
c) Assistant Engineers/Civil: Must possess BE/B.Tech/ A.M.I.E, Civil
Engineering or equivalent qualification in the similar discipline from any
recognized University in India.
III.SELECTION PROCEDURE:
i) The selection of candidates for appointment will be made 100% on Written
examination.
ii) Only those candidates who qualify in the written examination by being ranked
high, community wise will be called for verification of Original Certificates in 1:2
ratio.
(iii) The minimum qualifying marks in the written test for the above selection
process shall be as follows:
OC - 40%
BC - 35%
SC/ST - 30%
Or as per Rules
Note: Mere securing minimum qualifying marks doesn’t vest, any right to a
candidate for being called for verification of original certificates.
IV. Details of Written Examination:
i) Syllabus: The syllabus for the written examination is placed at Annexure I.
ii) Hall Tickets: The hall tickets will be placed on the website seven days prior
to the date of examination. The candidate has to down load the Hall ticket from the
website only. Hall tickets will not be sent to the candidates by post.
iii) Date of examination:
(a) The written examination for recruitment of Assistant Engineer/ Elec., will
be held on 07.02.2010 at 10 AM to 12 Noon.
(b) The written examination for recruitment of Assistant Engineer/Telecom
and Civil will be held on 07.02.2010 at 2 PM to 4 PM.
iv) Examination Centers: The written examination for recruitment of
Assistant Engineer/ Elec., /Telecom/Civil will be held at different centers
located only in Hyderabad & Secunderabad.
v). Instructions to Candidates at the time of Written Examination:
1. The test is of two ours duration. The date and time are indicated on the Hall
ticket. Candidates should reach the test center in time. Candidates will be
allowed in to the examination hall half an hour before the scheduled starting
time. Candidates will not be allowed into the examination hall after the test has
started and will not be permitted to leave examination hall before the closure of
test time under any circumstances.
2. The test will be of objective type with multiple-choice questions with only one
answer being correct among the four alternatives suggested.
3. A separate O M R (Optical mark Reader) answer sheet will be provided to the
candidates. The candidate has to indicate his response to each question by
darkening the appropriate bubble with a HB Pencil.
4. The candidate has to bring a good quality HB Pencil, eraser, sharpener and
blue/black pen or ball point pen to the examination hall.
5. The candidate has to follow meticulously all the instructions given on the
question paper booklet and OMR Answer Sheet, else his answer sheet may not be
valued.
6. Usage of Calculators/mathematical tables is not permitted. Candidates should
not bring cell phones or any other electronic gadgets to the examination hall.
V. TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SERVICE:
1. Scale of Pay: Rs.13905-575-15055-670-18405-770-21485.
2. Training cum Probation: The candidates appointed to the post shall be placed
on Training-cum-Probation for a period of 2 years. During the period of Trainingcum-
Probation he/she will be paid the minimum of the pay scale along with
admissible allowances.
3. Place of posting: The candidates appointed shall be required to work at the
substations of APTRANSCO for a minimum period of 3 years.
4. The candidate will be governed by the rules and regulations applicable or as
framed by the AP Transco and as amended from time to time. The Tripartite
Agreement entered into between the APSEB, govt of A.P and the Employees
Associations is not applicable to these candidates and they shall at no stage be
entitles to claim any right what so ever arising out of the said Tripartite Agreement.
VI. EXECUTION OF BOND :
(i) The candidates appointed will be required to execute a Bond (in Non-
Judicial stamp paper worth Rs.110/- (Rupees One hundred and ten
only) at the time of joining, to serve APTRANSCO for a MINIMUM
period of 5 Years after completion of Training-cum-Probation period
(2 years).
(ii) During the above bond period the candidates will deposit his/her
original certificates such as Degree, date of birth and community, etc
with APTRANSCO. The Certificates so deposited with APTRANSCO shall
not be returned during the above bond period.
(iii) The Candidate who leaves the APTRANSCO service during the
Training-cum-Probation period shall refund the emoluments received
by him/her plus Rs.30, 000/- (Rupees Thirty thousand only) by way of
liquidated damages.
(iv) The Candidate who leaves the APTRANSCO service without serving a
minimum period of 5 years after completion of Training-cum-Probation
period shall have to pay a sum of Rs.60, 000/-(Rupees Sixty Thousand
Only) by way of liquidated damages to the Corporation.
VII. HOW TO APPLY:
HOW TO UPLOAD THE APPLICATION FORM:
i) The Applicants have to read the User Guide for Online Submission of Applications
and then proceed further.
I Step:- Payment of Fee: The Applicant should pay the prescribed Fee as per
the notification in any one of the A.P. Online centers and obtain Fee paid receipt
with Journal Number in the first instance. Applicants can also pay the fee through
APOnline portal.
II Step:- Submission of Application: After payment of Fee, the Candidate has to
logon to the website http:// www.aptransco.gov.in and click on APPLY
ONLINE link or directly visit http://aptransco.cgg.gov.in to view the detailed
notification, User Guide and Application Form. The applicants have to provide
payment details (journal number and date) and upload the scanned copy of
passport size photograph with signature (see instructions for scanning and
uploading photograph with signature) and then invariably fill all the relevant
fields in the Application. Immediately on submission of application, applicant
will get an acknowledgement in the form of a downloadable pdf document.
ii) Hand written/ Typed/ Photostat copies/ Outside printed Application Form
will not be accepted and liable for rejection.
iii) Only applicants willing to serve anywhere in the Andhra Pradesh should apply.
iv) For any problems related to Online submission and downloading of Hall-Tickets
please contact Help Desk No. 9246290436 (Call Time: 9.30 A.M to 1.00 P.M &
1.30 P.M to 5.30 P.M) or log on to http://aptransco.cgg.gov.in click on to complaint
box.
VIII. FEE
i) Each applicant must pay Rs. 150/- (Rupees One hundred
and Fifty Only) towards Application Processing Fee.
ii) Applicants under General category must also pay RS.350/-
(Three Hundred and Fifty ONLY) towards Examination Fee.
(Applicants belonging to SC/ST/BC Communities and PH need not pay
this fee).
NOTE:
1. AP Transco is not responsible, for any discrepancy in submitting through Online.
The applicants are therefore, advised to strictly follow the instructions and User
guide in their own interest.
2. Applicant must compulsorily fill-up all relevant fields of application and submit
application through website only.
3. Incomplete/incorrect application form will be summarily rejected. AP Transco
under any circumstances will not entertain the information if any furnished by the
candidate subsequently. Applicants should be careful in filling-up of the application
form at the time of submission. If any lapse is detected during the scrutiny, the
candidature will be rejected even though he/she comes through the final stage of
recruitment process or even at a later stage.
4. Before payment of fee, submission of application form, the candidates should
carefully ensure his/her eligibility for this notification. No relevant column of the
application form should be left blank; otherwise application form will not be
accepted.
5. The applications received online in the prescribed proforma available in the
website and within the time shall only be considered and the AP Transco will not be
held responsible for any kind of discrepancy.
6. Applicants must compulsorily upload his/her own scanned photo with signature in
jpg format only.
General
• Candidates belonging to States other than Andhra Pradesh will be
considered in general category only and are required to pay the aboveprescribed
fee.
• The candidate should not furnish any false tampered, fabricated
information or suppress any material information while filling up the
application form.
• Candidates called for verification of certificates will be required to furnish
documentary proof in evidence of the following as and when called for.
a) Age: Proof of age as recorded in SSC certificate or
equivalent.
b) Qualification of BE/B. Tech/AMIE or equivalent from any
recognized University in India.
c) Permanent Community certificate issued by MRO in original or
Original caste certificate issued by Revenue Officer not less than
the rank of MRO issued on or after 01-07-2008 in respect of
SC/ST & BC candidates clearly indicating the Sub-Caste and
group.
d) Physically Handicapped certificate indicating the minimum 40%
of disability issued by District Medical Board.
e) Study Certificate / Residential Certificate issued by the Officer of
the Revenue Department not below the rank of Tahsildar in
independent charge of Mandal as the case may be .
• Candidates will be required to appear for written test as and when
conducted at their own cost.
• Admission for written test or calling the qualified candidates in the
written test to furnish documentary proof does not confer any right for
appointment.
• The degrees awarded by the Universities/institutions that are
recognized by the U.G.C, D.E.C (Under IGNOU) and AICTE as the case
shall only be considered.
• The decision of the Selection Committee/AP TRANSCO is final in
selection and allotment of candidates.
IX. BREAK UP OF VACANCIES
Consequent to implementation of the spirit of A. P. Public Employment
(Organization of Local Cadres & Regulation of Direct Recruitment) order, 1975 which
popularly known as “The Presidential Order” in APTRANSCO, the break-up of
vacancies, Zone-wise, are as follows:
COMMUNITY WISE BREAK-UP OF VACANCIES:
ASSISTANT ENGINEER (ELECTRICAL)
OC BC-A BC-B BC-C BC-D BC-E SC ST PH
ZONE
Posts
G W G W G W G W G W G W G W G W G W
Total
B.L - 2 - 1 - 1 - - - - - - 2 1 - 1 1(H.H) 1(V.H) 10
VSP
G.R 11 6 2 - 3 1 - - 2 1 1 - 4 2 2 1 1
(Orth.H)
- 37
B.L - 2 - - - - - - - - - - 2 1 1 - - 1(V.H) 7
VJA G.R 11 6 2 - 3 1 - - 3 1 2 - 4 2 2 1 1
(Orth.H)
- 39
B.L - 5 1 - - 1 - - - - - - 2 2 - - - 1(V.H) 12
KDP
G.R 10 6 2 - 3 1 - - 2 1 1 - 3 2 2 1 1
(Orth.H)
- 35
B.L - 4 - - - 1 - - 2 1 - - 1 1 - - 1(H.H) 1(V.H) 12
HYD
G.R 10 6 2 - 3 1 - - 2 1 1 - 3 2 2 1 1
(Orth.H)
- 35
B.L - 3 1 - - - - - 1 1 1 - - - - - - 1(V.H) 8
WGL
G.R 11 7 2 - 3 1 - - 2 1 1 - 4 2 2 1 1
(Orth. H)
- 38
ASSISTANT ENGINEER (TELECOM)
OC BC-A BC-B BC-C BC-D BC-E SC ST PH
Zones
Posts
G W G W G W G W G W G W G W G W G W
Total
B.L - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1(V.H) 1
VSP
G.R - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
B.L - 1 - - - - - - - - - - 1 - - - - 1(V.H) 3
VJA
G.R - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
B.L - - - 1 - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1(V.H) 2
KDP
G.R - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
B.L - - - - - - - - - - - - 1 - - - - 1(V.H) 2
HYD
G.R 1 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1
B.L - - - - - - - - - - - - 1 - - - - 1(V.H) 2
WGL
G.R - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Asst. Engineer/
Electrical
Asst. Engineer/
Telecom
Asst. Engineer/
Civil
Name of the
Zone
B.L G.R Total B.L G.R Total B.L G.R Total
Visakapatnam 10 37 47 1 - 1 - 2 2
Vijayawada 7 39 46 3 - 3 - 2 2
Kadapa 12 35 47 2 - 2 - 2 2
Hyderabad 12 35 47 2 1 3 1 2 3
Warangal 8 38 46 2 - 2 - 2 2
Total 49 184 233 10 1 11 1 10 11
ASSISTANT ENGINEER (CIVIL)
OC BC-A BC-B BC-C BC-D BC-E SC ST PH
Zone
s
Posts
G W G W G W G W G W G W G W G W G W
Total
B.L - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
VSP
G.R - 1 - - - - - - - - - - - 1 - - - - 2
B.L - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
VJA
G.R - 1 - - - - - - - - - - - 1 - - - - 2
B.L - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
KDP
G.R - 1 - - - - - - - - - - - 1 - - - - 2
B.L - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1
(VH)
1
HYD
G.R - 1 - - - - - - - - - - - 1 - - - - 2
B.L - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
WGL
G.R - 1 - - - - - - - - - - - 1 - - - - 2
B.L - Backlog; G.R - General recruitment; G – General; W - Women
X ZONAL/ LOCAL:
The select list will be drawn into two parts. The first part will comprise 40% of the
posts consisting of combined merit list of local as well as non-locals and the
remaining second part will comprise the balance 60% of the posts consisting of locals
only and the posts will be filled only following the rule of reservation.
a) The candidates will be selected and allotted to Zones/Sub Stations as per
their Rank in the merit list and as per zonal preferences for allotment of non-local
candidates against vacancies available. Selection shall be made on State Wide merit,
in respect of non-local candidates and allotment of Zones shall be made as per the
preference given by candidates against the actual vacancies.
b) While the Corporation calls for preference of candidates in respect of zones in
the application form, it is hereby clarified that the said preferences are only
indicative for being considered to the extent possible but not binding. Therefore, the
APTRANSCO has the power to assign a successful candidate to any of the notified
posts in the Zone in respect of non-local candidates, for which he/she is considered
to be qualified and eligible, subject to fulfilling the selection criteria. Mere claim of
preference for any zone for allotment against vacancy does not confer a right to
selection for that Zone in particular or any Zone in general.
RESERVATION TO LOCAL CANDIDATES:
Reservation to the local candidates is applicable as provided in the Rules and as
Amended from time to time in force on the date of notification. The candidates
claiming reservation as Local candidates should obtain the required Study certificates
(from class IV to X) or Residence Certificate in the proforma only for those
candidates who have not studied in any Educational Institutions as the case may be .
The relevant certificates may be got ready with authorized signature and kept with
the candidates as and when required.
DEFINITION OF LOCAL CANDIDATE:
(i) ‘’LOCAL CANDIDATE” means a candidate for direct recruitment to any post in
relation to that Local areas where he/she has studied in Educational
Institution(s) for not less than four consecutive academic years prior to and
including the year in which he/she appeared for S.S.C. or its equivalent
examination. If however, he/she has not studied in any Educational
Institution during the above four years period, it is enough if he/she has
resided in that area which is claimed as his /her Local area during the above
said period.
(ii) In case the candidate does not fall within the scope of the (i) above it will be
considered if he/she has studied for a period of not less than seven years
prior to and inclusive of the year in which he/she has studied for the
maximum period out of the said period of seven years AND where the period
of his/her study in two or more Local areas are equal such Local area where
he/she has studied last (in such Local area) will be taken for determining the
Local candidature. Similarly, if he/she has not studied during the above said
period in any Educational Institution(s) the place of residence during the
above period will be taken into consideration and Local candidature determine
with reference to the maximum period of residence or in the case of equal
period where he/she has resided last.
(iii) If the claim of Local candidature is based on study, the candidate is required
to produce a certificate from the Educational Institution(s) where he/she has
studied during the said 4/7 year period .If, however, it is based on residence,
a certificate should be obtained from an officer of the Revenue Department
not below the rank of a Tahsildhar in independent charge of a Mandal
(iv) If, however, a candidate has resided in more than one Mandal during the
relevant 4/7 years period but with in the same District or Zone as the case
may, be separate certificates from the Tahsildhars exercising jurisdiction have
to be obtained in respect of different areas.
NOTE:
A. Single certificate, whether of study or Residence would suffice for
enabling the candidate to apply as a “LOCAL CANDIDATE “.
B. Resident certificate will not be accepted, if a candidate has studied
in any Educational Institution up to S.S.C or equivalent
examination, such candidates have to produce study certificates
invariably.
C. Each of the following Zones comprises the Districts mentioned
against each Zone
Zones Districts
Visakhapatanam
(VSP)
Srikakukam, Vizianagaram
Visakapatnam. East & West Godavari
Vijayawada
(VJA)
Krishna, Guntur, Prakasham
& Nellore
Kadapa
(KDP)
Chitoor, Kadapa, Anantapur and
Kurnool.
Hyderabad
(HYD)
Hyderabad, Rangareddy,
Mahboobnagar, Medak and Nalgonda,
Warangal
(WGL)
Adilabad, Karimnagar, Warangal
Khammam and Nizamabad
Presidential Order is not applicable to Corporate Head Office.
ANNEXURE - I
Syllabus for Written Test of AP Transco
Assistant Engineer (Electrical) 2010
Electric Circuits: Network graph, KCL, KVL, node and mesh analysis, star/ delta
transformation; electromagnetic induction; mutual induction; ac fundamentals;
harmonics, transient response of dc and ac networks; sinusoidal steady-state analysis,
resonance, ideal current and voltage sources, Thevenin’s, Norton’s, Superposition and
Maximum Power Transfer theorems, two-port networks, three phase circuits, power
measurement .
Electrical Machines: Single phase transformer - equivalent circuit, phasor diagram,
tests, regulation and efficiency; three phase transformers - connections, parallel
operation; auto-transformer; DC machines - types, windings, generator/ motor
characteristics, armature reaction and commutation, starting and speed control of motors;
three phase induction motors - principles, types, performance characteristics, starting and
speed control; single phase induction motors; synchronous machines - performance,
regulation and parallel operation of generators, motor starting, characteristics and
applications .
Power Systems: Basic power generation concepts; transmission line models and
performance; underground cable, string insulators; corona; distribution systems; per-unit
quantities; bus impedance and admittance matrices; load flow; voltage control; power
factor correction; economic operation; symmetrical components; fault analysis; principles
of over-current, differential and distance protection; protection of alternator, transformer,
transmission lines neutral earthing, solid state relays and digital protection; circuit
breakers; system stability concepts, swing curves and equal area criterion
Utilization & Control Systems: Principles of feedback; transfer function; block
diagrams; steady-state errors; Routh and Nyquist techniques; Bode plots; root loci; lag,
lead and lead-lag compensation; Heating - resistance, induction, dielectric; Welding –
spot, seam and butt; Electric traction – speed-time curves, tractive effort;
Measurements: Bridges and potentiometers; PMMC, moving iron, dynamometer and
induction type instruments; measurement of voltage, current, power, energy and power
factor; digital voltmeters and multi-meters; phase, time and frequency measurement; Qmeters;
oscilloscopes;
Analog and Digital Electronics: Characteristics of diodes, BJT, FET; amplifiers -
biasing, equivalent circuit and frequency response; oscillators and feedback amplifiers;
Combinational and sequential logic circuits; multiplexer; Schmitt trigger; A/D and D/A
converters; 8-bit microprocessor basics, architecture, programming and interfacing.
Power Electronics and Drives: Semiconductor power diodes, transistors, thyristors,
triacs, GTOs, MOSFETs and IGBTs - static characteristics and principles of operation;
triggering circuits; phase control rectifiers; bridge converters - fully controlled and half
controlled; principles of choppers and inverters; basic concepts of adjustable speed dc
and ac drives.
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. A few questions are
given as a model below. Note: Calculators are not allowed into the Examination Hall.
Candidates have to bring their own pencils and erasers.
1.The armature of a d.c machine is made of
(A) Silicon steel (B) Wrought iron (C) Cast steel (D) Soft
iron
A
B
C D
2.The main drawbacks of d.c shunt generator is that
(A)Shunt circuit has high resistance (B) Generator voltage is
small (C) Terminal voltage drops considerably with load
(D) It is expensive
A B C
D
3.Transformers usually transfer electrical energy from primary
to secondary with change in
(A) Frequency (B) Voltage (C) Power (D) Time period
A B
C D
Syllabus for Written Test of AP Transco
Assistant Engineer (Civil) 2010
1. Strength of Materials: Simple stresses and strains. Hooke’s law. Stress-strain curve
for mild steel, elastic constants, compound bars, temperature stresses, strain energy,
resilience, impact loading, SFD and BMD for simple cantilever and overhanging beams.
Centre of gravity and moment of inertia, bending and shear stress distributions. Theory
of pure torsion, helical spring, thin and thick cylinders, analysis of trusses by method of
joints and method of sections, combined direct and bending stresses, column and struts,
deflection of beams-double integration, moment area and conjugate beam methods.
2. Reinforced Concrete: Basic reinforcing materials, tests on cement and aggregates.
Structural concrete and its grades, workability tests and concrete mix design. Singly
and doubly reinforced beams, working stress design of rectangular and flanged beams
shear bond, development length and torsion in beams, one-way and two-way slabs,
axially and eccentrically loaded columns, isolated and combined footings. Basic
concepts of limit state design and its applications to the design of beams, slabs and
columns.
3.Steel Structures: Grades of steels, design of simple and compound beams, riveted and
welded joints, riveted and welded connections’-eccentric framed and seated, simple and
compound columns, slab and gusseted bases, grillage foundations, roof trusses, plastic
analysis – plastic bending of beams, shape factor, plastic analysis theorems, and
analysis of fixed, propped cantilever beams by static and kinematic methods.
4.Fluid Mechanics & Machinery : Fluid properties, pressure measurements, manometers,
forces on plane and curved surfaces, center of pressure, principle of buoyancy, stability
of floating and submerged bodies, metacentre, Kinematics of fluid flow, equation of
continuity. Euler’s and Bernoulli’s equations, Impulse-momentum, flow measuring
device s – orifices and mouth pieces, notches and weirs, flow through pipes, open
channel flow, impact of jets – stationery and moving vanes (flat and curved), radial
vanes, hydraulic turbines, pumps and machinery.
5.Soil Mechanics: Physical properties of soils, classification and identification,
permeability, capillarity, seepage, compaction, shear strength, Earth pressure, slope
stability.
Foundation Engineering : Stress distribution in soils, bearing capacity, settlement
analysis, pile foundation, Coffer dams, Caissons, Dewatering, Bracing for
excavations, site investigations, New mark charts, Machine foundation.
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. A few questions are
given as a model below.
Note: Calculators are not allowed into the Examination Hall. Candidates have to bring
their own pencils and erasers.
1. The maximum value of Poisson’s ratio for any material is
( a) 1 (b) 0.5 (c) 0.25 (d) 0.1
A
O
B

C
O
D
O
2. The modular ratio for M 20 grade concrete is
(a) 13.33 (b) 18.67 (c) 20 (d) 10
A
O
B

C
O
D
O
3.The maximum permissible deflection for a simply supported
steel beam of span 6.5 m is
(a) 5 mm (b) 10 mm (c) 20 mm (d) 30 mm
A
O
B
O
C

D
O
Syllabus for Written Test of AP Transco
Assistant Engineer (Telecom) 2010
Network Analysis : Kirchoff’s 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.
Maxwell’s 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. A few questions are
given as a model below.
Note: Calculators are not allowed into the Examination Hall. Candidates have to bring
their own pencils and erasers.
1.For reciprocal network, ABCD parameters are related as
(A ) A = D (B) B = C (C) AD – BC = 1 (D) AD + BC
= 1
A
O
B
O
C

D
O
2. For a short circuited transmission line, reflection coefficient is
equal to
(A) zero (B) infinity (C) -1 (D) +1
A
O
B
O
C

O

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