Topicly

PGCIL Part I Syllabus

PGCIL Recruitment (Engineer Trainee / Diploma Trainee / Junior Officer)

4
Topics
13
Sub-topics
120
Questions

Part I is one of 6 sections in the PGCIL syllabus. It has 4 topics and 13 sub-topics, tested in Part I — Technical (Discipline Specific), with about 120 questions (120 marks). Civil Engineering (PGCIL).

Practise this section free

PGCIL Part I: topic-wise syllabus

  1. 1

    Structural Engineering

    • Solid Mechanics — Stress-Strain, Bending, Shear, Torsion, Columns, Mohr's Circle
    • Structural Analysis — Determinate/Indeterminate, Moment Distribution, Slope Deflection, Trusses
    • RCC & Steel Structures — Beams, Columns, Slabs, Foundations, Steel Connections, Design Codes
    • Concrete Technology — Mix Design, Admixtures, Quality Control, NDT, Durability
  2. 2

    Geotechnical Engineering & Surveying

    • Soil Mechanics — Classification, Permeability, Compaction, Consolidation, Shear Strength
    • Foundation Engineering — Bearing Capacity, Settlement, Pile Foundation, Retaining Walls
    • Surveying — Chain, Compass, Theodolite, Total Station, GPS, Leveling, Contouring
  3. 3

    Environmental & Transportation Engineering

    • Environmental Engineering — Water Supply, Wastewater, SWM, Air Pollution, Standards
    • Transportation — Highway Geometric Design, Pavement Design, Traffic Engineering, Bituminous/Concrete Roads
  4. 4

    Hydraulics & Construction Management

    • Hydrology & Water Resources — Precipitation, Runoff, Hydrographs, Flood Estimation, Dams
    • Fluid Mechanics — Properties, Bernoulli, Pipe Flow, Open Channel, Pumps
    • Construction Management — PERT/CPM, Estimation, Contracts, Quality, Safety
    • Building Materials — Stone, Brick, Timber, Cement, Steel, Aggregates, Modern Materials

Frequently asked questions

What topics are in the PGCIL Part I syllabus?

Part I for PGCIL has 4 topics: Structural Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering & Surveying, Environmental & Transportation Engineering and Hydraulics & Construction Management, with 13 sub-topics in all.

How many questions come from Part I in PGCIL?

About 120 questions (120 marks) in Part I — Technical (Discipline Specific). Always check the latest notification, as numbers can change.

How do I practise PGCIL Part I on Topicly?

Pick a topic above and study it your way — step-by-step chat, a quiz, a formula sheet or a voice call with Sia. Topicly tracks each sub-topic so you know what's left. It's free to start.

Compiled from official notifications for study purposes. Always confirm with the conducting body's latest notification.