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CESC Executive Engineer Interview Questions and Answers

Updated 10 Apr 2022

CESC Executive Engineer Interview Experiences

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I applied via Approached by Company and was interviewed before Apr 2021. There were 4 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
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Round 2 - Aptitude Test 

This has two papers one technical and one non technical
Technical has only two subjects machines and power systems 100 ques 1 hour.
Non technical exam has 50 ques 1/2hour.

Round 3 - HR 

(4 Questions)

  • Q1. Share details of your previous job.
  • Q2. Why should we hire you?
  • Q3. What are your strengths and weaknesses?
  • Q4. Tell me about yourself.
Round 4 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Star delta connection Distribution transformer Colorcoding of conductor Earthing vs grounding Ques on machine efficiency and stability.
  • Ans. 

    Questions related to electrical engineering concepts such as star delta connection, distribution transformer, color coding of conductor, earthing vs grounding, machine efficiency and stability.

    • Star delta connection is a method of starting three-phase induction motors.

    • Distribution transformer is used to step down high voltage to low voltage for distribution purposes.

    • Color coding of conductor is used to identify the func...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for CESC Executive Engineer interview:
  • Electrical Machines
  • Power systems
  • Measurement
Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Get good knowledge of theoretical technical subjects.

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I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed before Mar 2020. There were 4 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

9 Questions

  • Q1. Rankine cycle
  • Q2. Thermodynamics
  • Q3. Electricity
  • Q4. About personal information
  • Q5. How power plant work
  • Ans. 

    Power plants generate electricity by converting various forms of energy into electrical energy.

    • Fuel is burned to produce heat, which is used to create steam.

    • The steam drives a turbine, which powers a generator to produce electricity.

    • Different types of power plants include coal-fired, natural gas-fired, nuclear, hydroelectric, and renewable energy sources.

    • Power plants require regular maintenance and monitoring to ensure

  • Answered by AI
  • Q6. Entropy
  • Q7. Enthalpy
  • Q8. Latent heat
  • Q9. Absolute temperature

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Prepare with basic information of your stream .
Heat
Work
Conductivity
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Hard
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Mar 2024. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Technical 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Capability curve of Generator
  • Ans. 

    Capability curve of a generator shows the relationship between the electrical output and mechanical input of the generator.

    • The capability curve is a graph that shows the maximum electrical output a generator can produce at different mechanical input levels.

    • It helps in determining the operating limits of the generator and ensures it is not overloaded.

    • The curve typically shows the maximum power output, rated power output...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. All Protection of Generator
  • Ans. 

    All protection of a generator is essential to ensure its safe and efficient operation.

    • Overcurrent protection to prevent damage from excessive current flow

    • Overvoltage protection to safeguard against voltage spikes

    • Underfrequency protection to prevent damage during frequency deviations

    • Reverse power protection to prevent generator from acting as a motor

    • Earth fault protection to detect ground faults and protect equipment

    • Tem...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Transformers testing

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Nov 2020. There were 3 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. How will you analyse the total consumption of diesel in equipment
  • Ans. 

    To analyse total diesel consumption in equipment, I would gather data on usage and calculate fuel efficiency.

    • Collect data on equipment usage and fuel consumption

    • Calculate fuel efficiency by dividing fuel consumption by equipment usage

    • Compare fuel efficiency across different equipment to identify outliers

    • Identify factors that may affect fuel efficiency, such as maintenance or operator behavior

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be precise and explain whatever you know
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Transformer releted protection and testing
  • Q2. Relay protection
Round 2 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Salary discussed
  • Q2. All releted document

I was interviewed before Nov 2016.

Interview Questionnaire 

3 Questions

  • Q1. About yourself
  • Q2. Will you work at any location
  • Ans. 

    Yes, I am willing to work at any location for the Senior Engineer position.

    • I am open to relocating for the right opportunity

    • I have experience working in different locations

    • I am flexible and adaptable to new environments

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Why you think you can work in any adverse situation
  • Ans. 

    I have a proven track record of staying calm and focused in challenging situations, allowing me to problem-solve effectively.

    • I have experience working in high-pressure environments and have successfully delivered projects on time despite obstacles.

    • I am adaptable and can quickly assess a situation to determine the best course of action.

    • I have strong problem-solving skills and can think creatively to find solutions in ad

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Duration: 1 hour
Total Questions: 100

Round: Group Discussion
Duration: 20 minutes

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Be prepare about power distribution knowledge...

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed before Nov 2021. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Electrical distribution
Round 2 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. HR related questions

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be confident while interview, try to answer all questions
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Walk-in and was interviewed in Oct 2023. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(5 Questions)

  • Q1. Self introduction. Previous company post and working details. Power transformers testing. Power transformers protection. Single line diagram. Transformer oil BDV test process. Team management.
  • Q2. Self introduction
  • Q3. Previous company post and working
  • Q4. Power transformers testing
  • Q5. Power transformers protection
Interview experience
1
Bad
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Approached by Company and was interviewed before Nov 2023. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What is the 164 notification
  • Ans. 

    The 164 notification is a notification sent by a system to alert users of a specific event or action.

    • The 164 notification typically includes important information or updates that users need to be aware of.

    • It can be triggered by various events such as system errors, completed tasks, or new messages.

    • Users may receive the 164 notification through email, text message, or within the system itself.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What is the use of winch machine
  • Ans. 

    A winch machine is used for lifting or pulling heavy objects using a motor-driven cable or rope.

    • Used in construction for lifting heavy materials

    • Commonly used in off-road vehicles for recovery purposes

    • Found on boats for raising and lowering anchors

    • Can be used in forestry for dragging logs

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Don't come to this Company

CESC Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in CESC Executive Engineer interview?
CESC interview process usually has 4 rounds. The most common rounds in the CESC interview process are Resume Shortlist, Aptitude Test and HR.

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