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Andhra Pradesh Power Generation Corporation Engineer Interview Questions and Answers

Updated 2 Nov 2021

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Engineer Interview Questions & Answers

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posted on 29 Oct 2021

I applied via Walk-in and was interviewed in May 2021. There was 1 interview round.

Interview Questionnaire 

4 Questions

  • Q1. What about ur self and Y i hire you and your rare u choosing this company and this field
  • Q2. Types of circuit breakers and relays
  • Ans. 

    Circuit breakers are used to protect electrical circuits from damage caused by overload or short circuit. Relays are used to control circuits.

    • Types of circuit breakers: air, oil, vacuum, SF6

    • Types of relays: electromagnetic, thermal, static, differential

    • Circuit breakers are rated by current and voltage levels

    • Relays are used in power systems, automotive, and industrial applications

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  • Q3. Explain termal power plant Layout
  • Ans. 

    Thermal power plant layout refers to the arrangement of various components in a power plant.

    • The layout includes the location of the power plant, the arrangement of boilers, turbines, generators, and other equipment.

    • The layout also includes the placement of cooling towers, fuel storage, and ash handling systems.

    • The layout is designed to optimize the efficiency of the power plant and ensure safe and reliable operation.

    • Ex...

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  • Q4. How many types of power generation
  • Ans. 

    There are several types of power generation including fossil fuels, nuclear, hydroelectric, wind, solar, and geothermal.

    • Fossil fuel power plants burn coal, oil, or natural gas to generate electricity.

    • Nuclear power plants use nuclear reactions to generate heat, which is then used to produce steam and generate electricity.

    • Hydroelectric power plants use the energy of falling water to generate electricity.

    • Wind turbines con...

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Interview Preparation Tips

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Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Other Interview
Experience: There is one round combined interview(Technical+HR)
They have mentioned very clearly what they are looking for.
In HR they asked questions based on hobbies
Tips: Since they have mentioned very clearly what they are looking for so give more importance to that things

Skill Tips: Refresh all basics but particularly Thermal engineering not entire mechanical engineering
Skills: Thermal engineering, Mechanical engineering
College Name: IIT MADRAS

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Resume Shortlist
Experience: Initial shortlisting was based on resume
Tips: A good resume ensure your selection for interview

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: There was one round Technical cum HR Interview
For technical
The questions were on basics of power systems(Undergraduate stuff) but more oriented towards PGCIL work that is related to Transformers,Generators,Transmission lines etc.
Apart from this basic knowledge of HVDC were tested.also questions were asked related to the indian powergrid like voltage levelsuse of phasor ,measurement units,Interconnection of grids, major HVDC links etc.
For HR
They asked about my hobbies,schooling etc.general HR questions ,nothing peculiar
Tips: 1.Focus on the Basics of power systems(mostly undergraduate level)
2.Also go through reports(Technical,about future plans,enquiry reports of grid collapse) which found on PGCIL website and other websites like ministry of power,CERC etc.

General Tips: One has to be very confident and relaxed
Skill Tips: They will see how your knowledge in power systems help PGCIL .so Focus on topic related to PGCIL like Generators,Transformers,Transmission lines etc.
Skills: Substation Automation, Power systems
College Name: IIT MADRAS

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. One building designed for some place like delhi later supposed to shifted to chennai then will yo do changes in the design?if yes explain

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: One round Technical cum HR interview
Typical PSU interview ,casual questions about my project and questions related to that only-Earthquake effect on structures and its design process. Richter scale and any other scale for earthquake.
Wind and Earthquake code provisions like return period in both cases, severemost Earthquake ever occured on ground.

Skill Tips: Generally Questions Asked from your project so clear the concept of project. Earthquake effect on a structure and its design process was asked.
Skills: Based on project
College Name: IIT MADRAS

Interview Questionnaire 

2 Questions

  • Q1. Earthquake effects on structures and its design process. Richter scale and other scales for earthquakes
  • Ans. 

    Earthquake effects on structures and design process, including Richter scale and other scales.

    • Earthquakes can cause various effects on structures, such as shaking, ground rupture, and liquefaction.

    • The design process for structures takes into account the potential seismic forces and aims to ensure safety.

    • The Richter scale is a logarithmic scale used to measure the magnitude of an earthquake.

    • Other scales used for earthqu...

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  • Q2. A building designed for some place like Delhi, later supposed to shifted to Chennai, then will you do changes in the design? If yes explain. Would you prefer OPC or PPC for Delhi climate?

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Interview
Experience: Will be like a typical PSU interview. Technical questions especially the ones related to your projects can be expected.
Tips: Preparation: Maintain a good CGPA
Scholastic achievements
Projects done

Skill Tips: ""
College Name: IIT Madras

I applied via Walk-in and was interviewed before May 2020. There was 1 interview round.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. What do u mean by distribution and transmission
  • Ans. 

    Distribution refers to the delivery of electricity from high voltage transmission lines to individual customers. Transmission refers to the movement of electricity over long distances from power plants to substations.

    • Distribution involves the delivery of electricity to individual customers through a network of power lines and transformers.

    • Transmission involves the movement of electricity over long distances from power ...

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Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - It's very tough to reply all the answer
Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Keep your resume crisp and to the point. A recruiter looks at your resume for an average of 6 seconds, make sure to leave the best impression.
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Round 2 - Aptitude Test 

Core subject

Interview Preparation Tips

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1 . Water testing like ph ,conductivity,silica,po4,hydrazine,TSS,turbidity,hardness alknity chloride,iron,
2. Dm plant operatio and ro operation.mgf uf ro degaaser mb sba sac
Round 1 - One-on-one 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Very attractive work culture here is
  • Q2. Why are you joining wbsetcl?
  • Q3. Tell your name in simple?

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - ok, join very good. your name is bad
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed before Aug 2023. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Application Form 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What year do you study in?
  • Ans. 

    I am currently studying in my third year of university.

    • Third year of university

    • Expected graduation year is next year

    • Taking advanced courses in my major

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  • Q2. Why did you choose kseb?
  • Ans. 

    I chose KSEB because of its reputation for providing reliable and affordable electricity services.

    • Reputation for reliability in providing electricity services

    • Affordable rates compared to other providers

    • Good customer service

    • Convenient payment options

    • Positive reviews from current customers

  • Answered by AI
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

30 question 30 min are given for the apptitude test test was medioker.

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