CG Vyapam Handpump Technician Syllabus 2025

CG Vyapam Handpump Technician Syllabus 2025: The Chhattisgarh Professional Examination Board (CG Vyapam) conducts the Handpump Technician recruitment exam to select qualified technical personnel for the state’s Public Health Engineering and Water Resources departments.
This examination tests both general awareness and technical skills related to handpump installation, maintenance, and industrial safety.
Below is the complete syllabus based on the official 2023 pattern, presented in an easy and understandable format for CGPSC and Vyapam aspirants.

Part – 1 : General Studies (40 Marks)

A. General Knowledge – 15 Marks

General Science up to High School Level
Geography of India up to High School Level
Mathematics up to High School Level
Current Events of National Importance
Sports – Questions on National Level Sports and Games
General Mental Ability – Analytical and Logical Reasoning (High School Level)

B. General Knowledge of Chhattisgarh – 25 Marks

History of Chhattisgarh and its contribution to the Freedom Movement
Geography, Rivers, Climate, Population, Archaeological, Philosophical and Tourist Sites
Literature, Art, Culture, Dance Forms, Folk Songs and Theatre of Chhattisgarh
Tribes, Languages, Traditions, Cuisine, Festivals and Customs
Economic Structure – Agriculture and Allied Sectors
Administrative Structure, Local Governance and Panchayati Raj
Industries, Energy, Water and Mineral Resources
Current Affairs of Chhattisgarh

Part – 2 : Technical Skills (60 Marks)

A. General Departmental Basic Knowledge – 10 Marks

Importance of water for human life
Types of Rigs used in drilling
Types of Tube wells
Installation and Maintenance of India Mark-II Hand Pump
Construction of UNICEF Type Plate Form
Water Quality standards as per IS:10500
Water Disinfection methods
Packaged drinking water – process and quality check
Departmental Schemes and programmes
Basic knowledge of JJM (Jal Jeevan Mission)
Pipes and Pipe Fitting – types, schedules, sizes, threading methods, fixtures, pipe wrenches, cutters, taps and dies, pipe bending tools, drainage and household fitting inspection methods, and SPC visual inspection.

B. Industrial Training Skill Knowledge – 50 Marks

1. Safety and General Precautions

Importance of safety in industry and workshop, electrical safety, fire safety, first aid, use of PPE (personal protective equipment), and emergency response techniques.

2. Housekeeping and Good Floor Practices

Concept of 5S, maintenance of clean workspace, safe tool placement and waste management.

3. Occupational Safety and Health

Health & Environment guidelines, legislations, hot work safety, confined space precautions, material handling equipment.
Basic measurement units – linear, angular, centre punch, V-blocks, callipers, micrometers and gauges.

4. Bench Work and Filing

File types, grades, uses, care and maintenance; marking tools – scriber, chalk, punches; metal filing and cutting techniques.

5. Metals and Physical Properties

Engineering metals – colour, weight, structure, conductivity, magnetism; mechanical properties – toughness, elasticity, ductility, hardness and strength.

6. Power Saw and Machining

Use of circular and band saws for metal cutting.

7. Micrometers and Vernier Instruments

Principle, construction, graduation, reading methods, depth gauge use, and care.

8. Soldering and Welding

Types of solders, flux composition, brazing methods, joint formation and precautions during welding (electric arc and gas).

9. Welding Tools

Hammer, torch, cylinder setup, types of welding flame, pressure settings, cutting torch operation, gas safety and handling.

10. Drill and Tapping Operations

Drill types (taper, straight shank), R.P.M calculation, tapping methods, dies and gauges (BSW, B.A., B.S.F. etc.).

11. Levers and Simple Machines

Definition and types of levers, terminology of limits and fits (IS Standards), gauge reading, lathe operation and machine safety.

12. Lathe and Maintenance

Lathe features, operations (head stock, tail stock, carriage, feed mechanism), maintenance – routine, preventive and autonomous, lubrication system, troubleshooting and assembly.

13. Fasteners and Screws

Types of screws, nuts, bolts, threads, locking devices, torque calculation and applications.

14. Surface Finishing and Coating

Processes like chromium plating, polishing, painting and corrosion prevention.

15. Bearings and Lubrication

Types of bearings (ball, roller, thrust), lubrication methods, viscosity, oiling systems, and lifting tools like pulley blocks and crowbars.

16. Engineering Drawing

Drawing instruments, layout of sheets, symbols, dimensioning, isometric and orthographic projections.

17. Workshop Calculation and Science

Unit systems (FPS, CGS, MKS, SI), fractions, ratios, percentages, HCF/LCM, decimal operations, square and square root, Pythagoras theorem, direct and inverse proportion.

18. Material Science

Ferrous and non-ferrous metals, physical and mechanical properties, difference between iron and steel, use of rubber, insulating and plastic materials.

19. Mass, Weight, Volume and Density

Concept of mass, density, specific gravity and numerical problems related to them.

20. Speed, Velocity, Work, Power and Energy

Rest and motion, acceleration and retardation, calculations of work, power (HP, IHP, BHP) and efficiency; potential and kinetic energy.

21. Mensuration

Surface area and volume of solid figures – cube, cuboid, cylinder, sphere and hollow cylinder.

Conclusion

The CG Vyapam Handpump Technician Syllabus 2025 covers a comprehensive blend of general knowledge and technical training required for industrial and field-level mechanical operations.
Candidates should focus on industrial safety, basic engineering measurements, pipe fittings, welding and electrical awareness to excel in this exam.
Mastering these topics not only enhances exam performance but also builds a strong foundation for technical career growth in Chhattisgarh’s public sector.

Note

In case of any ambiguity or contradiction in the topics, the English version of the syllabus shall be treated as final.
This syllabus is based on the 2023 pattern issued by CG Vyapam.