SURA'S TNPSC Planning Assistant, Grade-B Draughtsman, Grade-III Junior Draughting Officer, Special Overseer, Surveyor & Technical Assistant Civil Engineering Exam Book Guide 2026 is a comprehensive study material specially designed for aspirants preparing for Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) Civil Engineering Technical Recruitment Examinations.
This Latest Updated Edition 2026 is prepared according to the requirements of various TNPSC technical posts related to Civil Engineering, Town Planning, Surveying and Draughting fields. The book provides detailed theory, important concepts, solved problems, technical explanations and exam-oriented practice questions to help candidates strengthen their preparation.
The guide covers important Civil Engineering topics including:
Civil Engineering Subjects
Building Materials & Construction Technology
- Properties of Construction Materials
- Building Components
- Construction Methods
- Estimation and Costing
- Quantity Surveying
Engineering Mechanics & Strength of Materials
- Force Systems and Equilibrium
- Stress and Strain
- Shear Force and Bending Moment
- Moment of Inertia
- Torsion and Structural Concepts
Surveying
- Chain Surveying
- Compass Surveying
- Levelling
- Theodolite Surveying
- Contouring
- Modern Surveying Techniques
Building Drawing & Town Planning
- Building Planning
- Architectural Drawing
- Town Planning Principles
- Building Regulations and Standards
Concrete Technology
- Cement and Aggregates
- Concrete Properties
- Mix Design
- Reinforced Cement Concrete (RCC)
- Concrete Testing Methods
Transportation Engineering
- Highway Engineering
- Road Materials
- Pavement Construction
- Traffic Engineering
Environmental Engineering
- Water Supply Engineering
- Waste Water Treatment
- Environmental Protection
Key Features:
- Based on TNPSC Civil Engineering Technical Examination requirements
- Covers Multiple Technical Posts under Civil Engineering Stream
- Detailed Theory with Easy-to-understand Explanations
- Important Formulas and Technical Concepts
- Chapter-wise Practice Questions
- Exam-Oriented Objective Questions
- Useful for Diploma Level Civil Engineering Aspirants
- Latest Updated Edition 2026
- Helps Improve Technical Knowledge and Exam Confidence
SURA'S TNPSC Planning Assistant, Grade-B Draughtsman, Grade-III Junior Draughting Officer, Special Overseer, Surveyor & Technical Assistant Civil Engineering Exam Book Guide 2026 is an ideal reference book for candidates preparing for TNPSC technical examinations, offering complete Civil Engineering syllabus coverage, effective revision support and exam-focused practice.
Book Specifications
| CONTRIBUTORS | |
| Author | Dr. Abhishek Kumar M.E.(Civil) |
| CATEGORY DETAILS | |
| Category | TNPSC exam study materials |
| BOOK DETAILS | |
| Publisher | Sura College of Competition |
| Publish Date | 2026 |
| ISBN-13 Number | 9789364172745 |
| ISBN-10 Number | 9364172744 |
| Language | English |
| Edition | Latest Edition |
| Board | TNPSC |
| BOOK DIMENSIONS | |
| Height | 24 (cms) |
| Width | 3 (cms) |
| Length | 18 (cms) |
| Weight | 490 (gms) |
