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