- Thermodynamics: Laws of thermodynamics, energy balances, and thermodynamic cycles.
- Fluid Mechanics: Fluid properties, fluid flow, Bernoulli's equation, and pumps.
- Heat Transfer: Modes of heat transfer, conduction, convection, and radiation.
- Mass Transfer: Diffusion, mass transfer coefficients, and mass transfer processes.
- Reaction Engineering: Kinetics, reaction rate equations, and reactors.


- Petrochemical Industry: Cracking, reforming, polymerization, and production of various petrochemicals.
- Fertilizer Industry: Production of ammonia, urea, and other fertilizers.
- Pharmaceutical Industry: Drug synthesis, formulation, and quality control.
- Paint and Coatings Industry: Paint formulation, production, and application.
- Food Processing Industry: Food preservation, packaging, and quality control.


- Pollution Control: Air pollution control methods, water and wastewater treatment.
- Hazardous Waste Management: Handling, storage, and disposal of hazardous materials.
- Environmental Impact Assessment: Evaluating the environmental impact of industrial processes.


- Control Systems: Basics of control systems, feedback, and feedforward control.
- Instrumentation: Sensors, transducers, measurement techniques, and control valves.
- Process Optimization: Mathematical modeling, simulation, and optimization techniques.


- Process Safety: Hazard identification, risk assessment, and safety measures.
- Fire Safety: Fire prevention, firefighting equipment, and emergency response.
- Industrial Hygiene: Occupational health and safety, personal protective equipment.


- Catalysts: Types of catalysts, catalytic reactions, and catalytic converters.
- Heterogeneous Catalysis: Surface reactions, adsorption, and reaction kinetics.


- Distillation: Principles, types of distillation columns, and separation techniques.
- Extraction: Liquid-liquid extraction, solvent selection, and equipment.
- Adsorption: Adsorbents, adsorption isotherms, and separation applications.


- Energy Conservation: Energy auditing, energy-efficient processes, and renewable energy sources.
- Process Integration: Heat integration, pinch analysis, and energy optimization.


- Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA): Safety regulations and compliance.
- Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): Environmental regulations and compliance.

It is important to note that the above topics are not exhaustive, and the scope of industrial chemistry and chemical engineering is vast. It is recommended to refer to standard textbooks and study materials specific to UPSC examinations for comprehensive preparation.