Shashank Ranguwar | Updated: Oct 21, 2022 15:20 IST
The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) is inviting candidates to apply for the BPSC Assistant Architect post. Candidates who have Bachelor in Architecture degrees are eligible for this BPSC post. The application process starts on 20th October 2022 and the last date for form submission is 4th November 2022. Interested and eligible candidates can check out the BPSC Assistant Architect Syllabus 2022 syllabus, which is given below in this article.
| Recruitment Body | Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) |
| Name of the post | BPSC Assistant Architect |
| Number of vacancies | 106 |
| Application process starts on | 20th October 2022 |
| Last date of application | 4th November 2022 |
| Examination fee | Rs. 750 |
| Educational Qualification | Bachelor in Architecture |
Here is the detailed syllabus for the BPSC Assistant Architect post. Candidates can also download BPSC assistant architect syllabus PDF from the given link.
| Section | Topics |
|---|---|
| Architecture & Design | Principles of Art and Architecture, Visual composition in 2D & 3D, Organization of space, Computer Graphics, Architectural Graphics, Programming languages and automation. Planning and design considerations for different building types, Anthropometrics, Site planning, Barrier-free design, Circulation- horizontal and vertical, Space Standards, National Building codes and Building Codes. Elements, architectural styles, construction and examples of different periods of Indian & Western History of Architecture, Vernacular, Oriental and Traditional architecture, Architectural developments since the Industrial Revolution; Art nouveau, Eclecticism, International styles, Influence of modern art on architecture, Post Modernism, Recent trends in Contemporary Architecture, Deconstruction in architecture, Works of renowned national & international architects. |
| Building Materials, Construction & Management | Behavioural applications and characteristics of various building materials viz. Mud, bamboo, timber, brick, concrete, glass, steel, FRP, different polymers, AAC and composites. Building systems and prefabrication of building elements, Building construction techniques, methods and details, Principles of Modular Coordination, Estimation, valuation, specification, professional practice, Project management techniques, Construction planning and equipment e.g.CPM, PERT etc. |
| Building & Structures | Elastic and Limit State design, Principles of the strength of materials, Design of structural elements in steel, wood and RCC, Structural systems in RCC and Steel, Principles and design of disaster-resistant structures, Form and Structure, Principles of Pre-stressing, gravity & lateral load resisting systems, High Rise & Long Span structures. |
| Environmental Planning & Design | Ecological principles, Concepts of Environmental Impact Analysis, Ecosystem- natural and man-made ecosystem, Environmental considerations in planning and design, Principles of architectural acoustics; Green Building- Concepts & Rating, ECBC, Principles of lighting and illumination, Climate responsive design, Thermal comfort, ventilation & air movement Solar architecture, Environmental pollution- types, causes, controls and abatement strategies, Building Performance Simulation and Evaluation, Ecosystem- natural and man-made ecosystem, Concepts of Environmental Impact Analysis, Ecological principles, Environmental considerations in planning & design, Principles of lighting and illumination, Thermal comfort, ventilation and air movement, Climate responsive design, Principles of architectural acoustics, Solar architecture, Building Performance Simulation and Evaluation, Green Building- Concepts and Rating, Environmental pollution- causes, types, controls & abatement strategies. |
| Urban Design | Public Perception, Concepts and theories of urban design, Townscape, Urban design interventions for sustainable development and transportation, Public Realm, Historical and modern examples of urban design, Elements of urban built environment – urban form, structure, spaces, pattern, texture, fabric, grain etc, Site planning; Landscape design; Development controls – FAR, densities and building byelaws, Public spaces, spatial qualities, character and Sense of Place, Principles, tools & techniques of urban design, Urban renewal & conservation. |
| Urban Planning & Housing | Housing, principles, concepts and examples of the neighbourhood, Affordable Housing, Housing for special areas and needs, Housing typologies, Slums, Residential densities, National Housing Policies, Standards for housing and community facilities, Programs & Schemes. Types of plans – City Development Plan, Master Plan, Structure Plan, Action Area Plan, Zonal Plan, Town Planning Scheme, Planning process, Regional Plan, Salient concepts, principles of urban planning and theories, Emerging concepts of cities – Smart City, Eco-City, SEZ, Transit Oriented Development (TOD), SRZ etc. Sustainable urban development |
| Planning Techniques & Management | Decision support system and Land Information System., Graphic presentation of spatial data, Tools and techniques of Surveys – Topographical, Physical, Land use and Socioeconomic Surveys, Methods of non-spatial & spatial data analysis, Application of G.I.S & Remote Sensing techniques in urban and regional planning; Social, environmental cost-benefit analysis and Economical, Urban Economics, Law of demand and supply of land and its use in planning, Management of Infrastructure Projects, Techniques of financial appraisal, Development guidelines such as URDPFI, Planning Legislation and implementation – Local self-governance, Land Acquisition Act, PPP etc. |
| Services, Infrastructure & Transportation | Urban Infrastructure – Water Supply, Transportation, Sewerage, Solid Waste Management, Drainage, Electricity & Communications. Building Services: Sewerage and drainage systems, Water supply, Sanitary fittings and fixtures, Principles of the internal and external drainage systems, Plumbing systems, Principles of electrification of buildings, Elevators and Escalators – standards and uses, Intelligent Buildings, Air-Conditioning systems, Building Safety & Security systems and Firefighting Systems. Water treatment, Principles of water supply and sanitation systems, Water supply and distribution system, Sewage disposal methods, Water harvesting systems, Planning, Principles and Design of a stormwater drainage system, Recycling and Reuse of solid waste, Methods of solid waste management – transportation, collection and disposal, Power Supply and Communication Systems, design, network and guidelines. Road capacity, Process and Principles of Transportation Planning and Traffic Engineering, Traffic survey methods, Traffic analyses and design considerations, Traffic flow characteristics, Travel demand forecasting, Land – transportation, urban form inter-relationships, intersections, Design of roads, grade separators and parking areas, Traffic & transport management and control in urban areas, Mass transportation planning, Intelligent Transportation Systems, Hierarchy of roads and level of service, Pedestrian and slow-moving traffic planning and Paratransit and other modes of transportation. |
You can also find the BPSC Assistant Architect syllabus download link in this article.
The examination fee for the BPSC Assistant Architect exam is different for different categories:
General – Rs. 750
SC/ST of Bihar – Rs. 200
Women of Bihar – Rs. 200
Disable (with 40% or more disability) – Rs. 200
All other candidates – Rs. 740
There are 106 posts in the BPSC Assistant Architect recruitment 2022.
For the BPSC Assistant Architect post, you have to show the certificate received by the Council of Architecture, New Delhi.
There will be objective-type, multiple-choice questions in the BPSC Assistant Architect recruitment examination.
The official website of the Bihar Public Service Commission is www.bpsc.bih.nic.in.