EXAM LIST

1. Assistant professor (Electronics and Communication Engineering)

(725/2021)
Age : 20-39
Qualification:
BE/[Link] and ME/[Link] in relevant branch with First Class or equivalent either
in BE/[Link] or ME/[Link]
Tentative exam date: March 2023

2. Junior Instructor (Technician Power Electronics System) (555/2021)

Age : 19-44
Qualification:
1. S.S.L.C or its equivalent qualification.
2. (a) National Trade Certificate in the appropriate trade with three years experience in the trade
after obtaining the certificate.
OR
(b) National Apprenticeship Certificate in the appropriate trade with one year experience
after obtaining the certificate.
OR
(c) Diploma in the appropriate branch of Engineering from a Government or Government
Recognized polytechnic or its equivalent qualification.
Tentative exam date: January 2023

3. Demonstrator in Electronics and Instrumentation (295/2021)

Age :18-36
Qualification:
Diploma in the appropriate Branch of Engineering / Technology awarded by a University /
Government after undergoing regular course of study for not less than three years or its
equivalent .
Tentative exam date: September 2022
 4. Demonstrator in Instrument Technology (296/2021)
Age :18-36
Qualification:
Diploma in the appropriate Branch of Engineering / Technology awarded by a University /
Government after undergoing regular course of study for not less than three years or its
equivalent .
Tentative exam date: September 2022

SYLLABUS
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR (ELECTRONICS AND COMMUNICATION
ENGINEERING) (725/2021)

MATHEMATICS (ENGINEERING)
Matrices: Rank, systems of linear equations, consistency, eigen values, eigen vectors, Cayley Hamilton
Theorem, diagonalisation, linear dependence and independence of vectors.
Partial Differentiation: Partial derivatives, Euler’s theorem on homogeneous functions, total derivatives,
Jacobians, Taylor’s series (one and two variables) –Maxima and minima of functions of two variables –
Lagrange’ s method.
Vector Differentiation: Scalar and vector functions, differentiation of vector functions – velocity and
acceleration – scalar and vector fields – operator – Gradient – Directional derivative – Divergence – Curl
– irrotational and solenoidal fields – scalar potential.
Laplace Transforms: Transforms of elementary functions, shifting property – inverse transforms –
transforms of derivatives and integrals – transform of functions multiplied by t and divided by t –
convolution theorem, solution of ordinary differential equations with constant coefficients using Laplace
transforms.
Ordinary Differential Equations: First Order ordinary differential equations, systems of linear first
order ordinary differential equations, linear ordinary differentialequations of higher order with constant
coefficients, linear second order ordinary differential equations with variable coefficients (Cauchy and
Legendre equations), Method of Laplace transforms for solving ordinary differential equations.
Complex Analysis: Analytic functions, conformal mappings, bilinear transformations, complex
integration, Cauchy’s integral theorem and formula, Taylor and Laurent’s series, residue theorem.
Fourier Series: Fourier series of periodic functions of period 2 π and 2 ℓ, odd and even functions, Half
range expansions.
Reference: “Higher Engineering Mathematics” – B S Grewal

BASIC CIVIL ENGINEEERING

Mechanics – statistics – Coplanar forces – conditions of equilibrium. Support reactions – Simply
supported and overhanging beams. Friction – Laws of friction – applications. Centre of gravity and
moment of inertia of plane areas. Dynamics –rectilinear motion – Newton’s laws of motion – curvilinear
motion. Building materials – common building materials – stone, brick, cement, steel, aggregate,
concrete, timber – properties, IS specification. Building construction – types and functions of the
following structural components of buildings – foundations and superstructure. Surveying – principle of
surveying – linear measurements using chain – levelling work – reduction of levels.
Reference: “Fundamentals of Civil Engineering” – Roy M Thimas

BASIC MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

Zeroth, first and second laws of thermodynamics, CI and SI Engines, properties of steam. Centrifugal and
reciprocating pumps, hydraulic turbines, refrigeration and air conditioning, hydro-electric, thermal and
nuclear power plants, mechanical power transmission systems such as belt, rope, chain and gear,
manufacturing process – casting, forging, rolling, brazing, soldering, and welding, machining process –
turning, shaping, drilling, grinding and milling. Conic sections and miscellaneous curves, orthographic,
isometric and perspective projections.
Reference: “Basic Mechanical Engineering” - Balachandran

BASIC ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING

Ohm’s law, Kirchoff’s laws – solution of series and parallel circuits with dc excitation. Magnetic circuits:
MMF, field strength, flux density, reluctance, electromagnetic induction, Faraday’s laws, Lenz’s law,
statically and dynamically induced emfs, self and mutual induction, co-efficient of coupling. Principle of
generation of alternating current – waveforms – frequency, period, average and rms values, form factor.
Generation of 3 phase ac voltage, star and delta connections, voltage & current relationships in star and
delta (balanced system only). Principle of operation of dc motor & generator, single phase transformer
and three phase induction motor. Types of lamps, necessity of earthing.
Reference: “ Electrical Technology – volume 1” – B L Theraja, A K Theraja

BASIC ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING

Devices – working principle of PN junction, Zener diode and BJT. Systems – Rectifiers : Half wave, Full
wave and Bridge. Filters: Capacitors and Inductors. Amplifiers & Oscillators – Common Emitter RC
coupled amplifier and its frequency response. Principles of Wein-bridge oscillator. Op-amps: Basics,
inverting and noninverting [Link] – Need for modulation, principles of AM and FM.
Measurements – Working principles of CRO and Multimeter.
Reference: “ Basic Electronics and Linear Circuits” -N N Bhargava, D C Kulshreshtha, S C Gupta

BASIC COMPUTER SCIENCE

Functional units of a computer. Programming in C – control structures, function
Reference:

NETWORKS AND DEVICES

Network theorems: superposition, Thevenin and Norton’s maximum power transfertime domain analysis
of simple RC, RL and RLC circuits, solution of network equations using Laplace transform: frequency
domain analysis of RL, RC and RLC circuits, 2-port network parameters: driving point and transfer
functions.
Electronic Devices: Energy bands in silicon, carrier transport in silicon, diffusion current, drift current,
mobility and resistivity, generation and recombination of carriers, working principles of p-n junction
diode, Zener diode, tunnel diode, BJT, JFET, MOSFET, LED and photo diode.
Reference: “ Circuits and Networks- Analysis and Synthesis” – [Link], Shyammohan S Palli

ANALOG AND DIGITAL CIRCUITS

Simple diode circuits: clipping & clamping, biasing and bias stability of BJTs and MOSFETs, small
signal equivalent circuits of BJTs and MOSFETs Amplifiers: single stage, differential, feedback and
power. Frequency response of amplifiers. Opamp circuits: Inverting, non-inverting, Integrator and
Comparator. Sinusoidal Oscillators: criterion for oscillation, single transistor and op-amp configurations.
Boolean algebra, minimization of Boolean functions, logic gates, combinational Circuits: arithmetic
circuits, code converters, multiplexers and decoders, sequential circuits: latches and flip-flops, counters
and shift registers, ADCs and DACs, microprocessor (8085): architecture and programming.
Reference:
1. “ Microelectronic Circuits” – Adel S Sedra ,Kenneth C Smith
2. “Fundamentals of Digital Circuits” – A. Anand Kumar
SIGNALS AND SYSTEMS
Introduction to signals and systems, Linear Time-invariant (LTI systems): definitions and properties,
causality, stability, impulse response and convolution, continuous-time and discrete-time Fourier series,
continuous-time and discrete-time Fourier Transform Z-transform: definition, properties and inverse,
stability analysis using pole-zero plot, difference equation solution using unilateral Z-transform, DFT and
its properties, FFT: radix 2 and composite radix algorithm, sampling theorem, realization of IIR and
FIR structures – parallel and cascade structure, frequency response, group delay and phase delay, signal
transmission through LTI systems.
Reference:“ Signals and Systems” - Alan V Oppenheim, Alan S Willsky

ELECTROMAGNETICS AND CONTROL SYSTEMS

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 and skin depth, Transmission lines:
characteristic impedance, impedance transformation. Waveguides: modes in rectangular waveguides,
boundary conditions, cut-off frequencies and dispersion relations, basics of propagation in
dielectric waveguide and optical fibres, basics of Antennas: Dipole antennas, radiation pattern, antenna
gain. Introduction to control 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.
Reference:
1. “Principles of Electromagnetics” – Matthew N O Sadiku, S V Kulkarni
2. “ Control System” – A Nagoorkani
3. “Control System Engineering” – Nagrath M Gopal

COMMUNICATION AND INSTRUMENTATION

Analog communication systems: amplitude and angle modulation and demodulation systems, super
heterodyne receivers, signal-to-noise ratio (SNR). Digital communication systems: pulse code modulation
(PCM), differential pulse code modulation (DPCM), digital modulation schemes: amplitude, phase and
frequency shift keying schemes, matched filter receivers, fundamentals of information theory
and channel capacity theorem, random signals and noise: probability, random variables, probability
density function, autocorrelation, power spectral density. Static and dynamic characteristics of
Measurement systems: Measurement of displacement, velocity and acceleration, force, basics of fiber
optics, biomedical instruments, EEG, ECG and EMG, Clinical measurements, ultrasonic transducers.
Reference:
1. “ Electronic Communication System” - George Kennedy, Bernard Davis
2. “ Digital Communication” – Simon Haykin
3. “ Electronic Measurements and Instrumentation” - U A Bhakshi
4. “ Biomedical Instrumentation” – R S Khandpur