ISRO CE

Indian Space Research Organisation — Civil

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📋 ISRO CE — Official Syllabus

As per official notification (isro.gov.in).

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Based on GATE CE syllabus. Focus on Structural Engineering, Geotechnical and Construction Management since ISRO needs civil engineers for their campus infrastructure and launch pad construction.

🧠 General Aptitude (GA)

1 subject

General Aptitude

As per GATE GA pattern — verbal ability and numerical ability

📐 Engineering Mathematics

5 subjects

Linear Algebra

Matrix algebra, systems of linear equations, eigenvalues and eigenvectors

Calculus

Functions, limits, continuity, differentiability, mean value theorems; partial derivatives, maxima and minima; gradient, divergence, curl; line, surface and volume integrals; Stokes, Gauss and Green's theorems

ODE & PDE

First order equations (linear and nonlinear); higher order linear ODEs with constant coefficients; Fourier series; separation of variables

Probability & Statistics

Conditional probability, mean/median/mode/standard deviation; random variables; Poisson, Normal and Binomial distributions; sampling theorems

Numerical Methods

Numerical solutions of linear and nonlinear algebraic equations; Newton's and Lagrange polynomials; numerical differentiation; integration by trapezoidal and Simpson's rule

🏗️ Structural Engineering

6 subjects

Engineering Mechanics

System of forces, free-body diagrams, equilibrium equations; internal forces; friction; kinematics; centre of mass; impulse-momentum; energy methods; virtual work

Solid Mechanics (SOM)

Bending moment and shear force diagrams; stress-strain relationships; theories of failures; flexural and shear stresses; torsion; combined stresses; elastic foundations; columns; strain energy; unit load method

Structural Analysis

Statically determinate and indeterminate structures; slope deflection and moment distribution methods; three-moment equation; stiffness and flexibility methods; moving loads; influence lines; matrix methods

Construction Materials & Management

Structural Steel: composition, properties, IS codes; Concrete: ingredients, admixtures, mix design, fresh and hardened properties; Construction Management: CPM-PERT, cost estimation

Concrete Structures (RCC)

Working stress and limit state design; design of beams, slabs, columns, footings, retaining walls; prestressed concrete: types, losses, design (IS 456, IS 1343)

Steel Structures

Working stress and limit state design; design of tension/compression members, beams, beam-columns, column bases; connections: simple and eccentric; plate girders (IS 800)

🌍 Geotechnical Engineering

2 subjects

Soil Mechanics

Origin and classification of soils; index properties; compaction; seepage and effective stress; consolidation; shear strength (Mohr-Coulomb); earth pressure theories; stability of slopes

Foundation Engineering

Sub-surface investigations; types of shallow and deep foundations; bearing capacity (Terzaghi and Meyerhof); pile capacity; well foundations; ground improvement techniques

💧 Water Resources Engineering

4 subjects

Fluid Mechanics

Fluid properties; pressure measurement; fluid statics and buoyancy; continuity, Bernoulli and momentum equations; flow kinematics; pipe flow (Darcy-Weisbach, Moody); hydraulic jump

Hydraulics

Open channel flow — specific energy, critical flow, uniform flow (Manning), gradually varied flow; hydraulic machinery: pumps and turbines

Hydrology

Hydrologic cycle; precipitation; evapotranspiration; infiltration; rainfall-runoff relations; unit hydrograph; flood routing; reservoir design

Irrigation Engineering

Water requirement of crops; duty and delta; design of lined and unlined canals; head works; types of dams; spillways; cross drainage works

🌿 Environmental Engineering

3 subjects

Water & Wastewater

Quality standards; water treatment unit processes (coagulation, sedimentation, filtration, disinfection); drinking water standards; sewage characterisation; wastewater treatment (primary, secondary, tertiary); sludge treatment and disposal

Air Pollution & Solid Waste

Types of air pollutants; sources and effects; air pollution control; Municipal Solid Waste characteristics, collection, transport and disposal; sanitary landfill design

Noise Pollution

Measurement, effects and permissible standards; noise control measures

🛣️ Transportation Engineering

3 subjects

Transportation Infrastructure

Geometric design of highways: cross-section, horizontal and vertical alignment; IRC standards; paving materials (bitumen, aggregates); testing of paving materials; design of flexible and rigid pavements (IRC: 37, 58)

Traffic Engineering

Traffic characteristics; theory of traffic flow; intersection design; traffic signs, signals and markings; capacity of roads; Level of Service

Railways & Airports

Components of railway track; geometric design; airport runway design; taxiway and apron

🗺️ Geomatics Engineering

2 subjects

Principles of Surveying

Errors and their adjustment; distance and angle measurement; chain and compass surveying; levelling; traversing; triangulation; contouring; areas and volumes; total station; GPS basics

Remote Sensing & GIS

Electromagnetic spectrum; sensors and platforms; image interpretation; data quality; GIS fundamentals and civil engineering applications

Source: isro.gov.in

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