University of Jammu Released (USIC) Syllabus

Notification :

Syllabus of Entrance/Screening Test for the post of Scientific Officer, USIC

Time: 2:00 Hours

Total Marks: 100

 

Examination Pattern

The test consists of two sections:

Section A

General English

General Knowledge

Logical Reasoning

Basic Arithmetic

Analytical Ability

Marks: 30

Section B :

Discipline Oriented Questions

Marks: 70

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Detailed Syllabus

SECTION-A

General English, General Knowledge, Logical Reasoning, Basic Arithmetic, Analytical Ability, etc.

SECTION-B

Unit I : Fundamentals of Instrumentation

Principles of Measurement

Generalized measurement system and its stages

Mechanical, electrical, optical, and pneumatic measurement systems

Transducers and Sensors

Classification: resistive, inductive, capacitive, piezoelectric, thermoelectric, optical, magnetic

Sensors for physical parameters:

Displacement

Velocity

Acceleration

Force and torque

Pressure and flow

Temperature

Level, strain, vibration, humidity

Smart transducers and digital sensors

Performance Characteristics

Static characteristics:

Accuracy, precision, sensitivity

Resolution, hysteresis, drift, linearity

Dynamic characteristics:

Time constant, frequency response, bandwidth

Signal Conditioning & Processing

Amplification, filtering

Modulation and demodulation

Isolation and noise reduction

Analog-to-digital and digital-to-analog conversion

Sampling theorem

Introduction to LabVIEW, MATLAB/Simulink

Calibration & Standards

International System of Units (SI)

Calibration methods

Primary and secondary standards

Traceability

Uncertainty estimation

Error classification

Unit II: Mechanical Systems and Design

Strength of Materials & Design Considerations

Stress and strain

Hooke’s Law

Elastic and plastic deformation

Failure theories

Creep and fatigue

Fracture mechanics in scientific instruments

Materials selection for precision and laboratory instruments

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