NWDA JE Syllabus

General English

Comprehension, One word substitution, Synonyms and Antonyms, Spelling error, Spotting error in sentences, Grammar, Noun, Pronoun, Adjective, Verb, Preposition, Conjunction, Use of ‘A’, ‘AN’ and ‘THE’, Idioms and Phrases

General Knowledge

India History, Indian Geography, Indian Economy, Indian Polity & Constitution, Scientific Research, Awards, Sports, Current Affairs-India & World

Computer Literacy

Characteristics of Computer, Computer Organisation, Computer Software, Operating System, MS-Office, Information Technology and Society

Quantitative Aptitude

Number System, Time and Work, Averages, Percentages, Profit and loss, Ratio and Proportions, Simple and Compound Interest, Time and Distance

Logical Reasoning

Analogy, Similarities and differences, Word building, Relation concepts, Arithmetic number series, Semantic Series, Number Series, Coding and Decoding, Classification

Estimating, Costing, and Valuation

Estimate, Glossary of technical terms, Items of Works, Centre Line Method, valuation

Surveying

Principles of Surveying, Measurement of Distance, Compass Traversing, Plane of Table Surveying, Leveling, Methods of Contouring, Adjustments of Instruments, Tachometric Survey, Use of Remote Sensing techniques in planning of WR Projects

Geotechnical Engineering

Soil Types & Structure, Properties of Soils, Compaction Behaviors, Lab & Field Tests, Bearing Capacity of Soils, Types & properties of rocks

Foundation Engineering

Types of Foundations, Selection Criteria for Foundation of Structure, Foundation on expansive soils, Foundation on swelling soils, Types of Piles and their layout, Bearing Capacity

Hydraulics

Fluid Properties, Hydrostatics, Measurement of Flow, Flow in Open Channels, Weirs

Irrigation Engineering

Definition, Necessity, Benefits, Water requirements of different crops, Effects of Irrigation, Different types of canals, Types of Canal Irrigation, Canal Lining, Canal Structure, Diversion Headwork, Storage works, Spillways

Concrete Technology

Properties, Advantages & uses of Concrete, Cement Aggregates, Importance of Water Quality, Quality Control Concrete

Hydrology

Measurement of Rainfall, Rainfall-Runoff analysis, PMP, Precipitation, Evaporation, Overland flow unit, Floods & their management, Flood frequency analysis