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RSSB MINE SURVEYOR EXAM SYLLABUS

Section- "A" General Knowledge

History of Rajasthan, Art and Culture, Literature, Traditions and Heritage (Major sources of history of Rajasthan, Major dynasties of Rajasthan and their achievements, Important Forts, Monuments and Structures of Rajasthan, Major painting styles and handicrafts of Rajasthan, Major works of Rajasthani language and literature, Regional dialects, Fairs of Rajasthan, Festivals, Folk Music, Folk Dance, Instruments and Jewelery, Rajasthani culture, tradition and heritage Important historical tourist places of Rajasthan Mass movement of 1857, unification of Rajasthan etc.

Geography of Rajasthan Position and extent, Main physical departments, Desert region, Aravalli mountain region, Plain region and plateau region Drainage system, Climate, Soil, Natural Vegetation, Forest and Wildlife Conservation, Environmental and Ecological Issues, Desertification, Agriculture, Climate Regions, and Major Crops, Livestock Multipurpose Projects, Irrigation Projects, Water Conservation, Transport and Mineral Resources

Polity and Panchayati Raj of Rajasthan like Governor, Rajasthan Assembly, Chief Minister, District Administration, Lokayukta and Panchayati Raj system etc.

Section- "B" Mining Engineering

Compass Surveying: True & Magnetic meridian, whole circle bearing & quadrantal bearing system, construction & use of prismatic & Surveyors compass, Local attraction.

Levelling: Type of Instruments - Adjustments - Fundamental Lines - Relations - Principles of levelling - Methods - Curvature and Refraction Reciprocal Levelling - Merits - Applicability - Problems - Permissible Errors. Purpose of Subsidence Levelling - Purpose of H.F.L, Maintaining alignment. Shaft plumbing and measurement of depth of shaft; Giving and maintaining direction & gradient for inclined shaft, slopes, levels and tunnels.

Measurement of area and volume: Components and use of digital planimeter, measurement of area using digital planimeter, Measurement of volume of reservoir from contour map.

Theodolite: Description of Vernier Theodolite - fundamental lines relation between fundamental lines - Temporary and permanent adjustments - Definition of Various terms - Measurement of horizontal angles - repetition, reiteration methods measurement of vertical angle, Types construction; adjustments; Measurement of horizontal angles, Theodolite traversing, plotting, coordinates, Area of closed traverse.

Contouring: Definitions,  Characteristics of contours, Tacheometric contouring, Interpolation of contours, Plotting and interpretation of contours.

Tacheometric Surveying: Principles; Types of tacheometer; Additive and multiplying constants; Measurement of horizontal distances. Survey system - Constants Methods - Stadiam method, subtence method, Tangential method -  merits and demerits of Tachometry - relation between stadiam reading, Horizontal distance, vertical distance, solves problems.

Triangulation: Definition - Principles - Classification mine triangulation - scheme of Triangulation - Checks for measuring angles in triangle - Selection of stations - points considered for selection of stations - Baseline measurement in catenary, on level ground - Connections applied on base line determination of true north by astronomical observation method of extension of base line.

Triangulation system with primary, secondary and tertiary orders; Measurement of base line and angles; Satellite stations; Computation and plotting.

Plans and Sections: Legal requirements as to mine plans in India and symbols used; Preparation and preservation of plans and section; Enlargement of plans; Use of ediograph, pantograph and planimeter.

Stope Survey-Objectives - Methods - Tap Triangulation - Field of application - Typing method Radial Ray method - Prepare stop sheets - Stop plans with details.

Modern Surveying Instruments: Principle of working of EDM - GPS, DGPS, GNSS, - Total station Instrument - Applicability in Mines. Survey procedure. Application of laser in surveying; Electronic distance measuring equipment; Total station. GPS.

Minor Instruments: Hand level, Clinometer, Pantograph, Their function, Working principle & Advantages.

Global Positioning System and Uses: Types of GPS, Application of GPS Technology, Navigation system, Map preparation.

GIS and its Applications: Introductions of GIS components of GIS, GIS Application in various field in Geology and Mining.

Geotechnical Engineering: Overview of geology and geotechnical engineering, Definition of a rock: Classification based on their genesis (mode of origin), formation, Classification and engineering uses of igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic rocks.

Solid Waste Management: Introduction, Storage, Collection and transportation of municipal solid waste, Composting of solid waste, techniques for disposal of solid waste, Biomedical and e-waste management.

Disaster Management: Understanding disaster, Types, trends, causes, consequence and control of disasters, Disaster management in India, Applications of science and technology for disaster management.

Mine Management: Role of mining industries in country's economic development, management, Project monitoring, Monitoring techniques, Management Information Systems (MIS). training as per VTC rules - training programmes.

Mining: Introduction and stages of mining, Concepts and definition of terms commonly used in coal and non-coal mining, Drilling methods, Explosives and blasting practice in mines.

General Principles of Mining Laws: Principal provisions of Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act & Mineral Concession and Development Rules. Mines Act 1952 with up-to-date amendments, Mines Rules 1955, Metalliferous Mines Regulations 1961, Principal provisions of rescue rules, Explosive rules(related to mines), Rescue rules. Accident, Health and Safety, Major accidents equiry reports, Health of workmen Comfort conditions; Occupational diseases-their causes, nature and prevention.

Environment and sustainable development: Recent change in development paradigm; Concepts of sustainable development; Carrying capacity based development planning.

Environmental Impacts of Mining: Environment problems caused by mining influencing factors. Environmental issues in India, Environmental policy, Objectives of environmental policy, Planning and Monitoring, Environment assessment. 

Mine Wastes and Disposal: Generation, classification, Characteristics, Sulphide oxidation and control, Acid base accounting, O.B. dumps and amenity banks, tailings managements, Environmental Impact Assessment and Environmental Management Planning.

Environmental Management: Factors to be considered, EIA, EMP preparation, Mine closure Planning. Environmental laws and acts; Main provisions of Environmental Protection Act 1986, EIA notification 2006 and Circulars issued by MoEF, Forest Conservation Act 1980 and Forest Conservation Act 1981 related with the Mining. Environmental impacts of mining and processing of dimensional stones; Secondary use of quarried land and waste of the industry; Land reclamation.

Renewable Energy Technologies: Introduction, Solar energy, Wind energy, Bio energy, Other renewable energy sources.