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Interview Questionnaire 

5 Questions

  • Q1. 1. About Dragline and Dumpers used in mining
  • Q2. 2. What is the difference in the speeds of camshaft and crankshaft?
  • Ans. 

    The camshaft and crankshaft have different speeds in an engine.

    • The camshaft controls the opening and closing of the engine's valves, while the crankshaft converts the reciprocating motion of the pistons into rotational motion.

    • The camshaft rotates at half the speed of the crankshaft in a four-stroke engine.

    • For example, if the crankshaft rotates at 6000 revolutions per minute (RPM), the camshaft will rotate at 3000 RPM.

    • T...

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  • Q3. 3. G codes in CNC, What is CNC?
  • Ans. 

    CNC stands for Computer Numerical Control. It is a manufacturing process that uses pre-programmed computer software to control machine tools.

    • CNC is a manufacturing process that automates the operation of machine tools.

    • It uses computer software to control the movement and operation of the machines.

    • CNC machines are widely used in industries such as automotive, aerospace, and electronics.

    • G codes are a programming language...

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  • Q4. 4. Difference types of chips in metal cutting
  • Ans. 

    Different types of chips in metal cutting include continuous chips, discontinuous chips, and built-up edge chips.

    • Continuous chips are formed when the cutting tool continuously removes material from the workpiece.

    • Discontinuous chips are formed when the cutting tool intermittently removes material, resulting in segmented chips.

    • Built-up edge chips occur when the material being cut adheres to the cutting tool, forming a bu...

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  • Q5. 5. Discontinuous chips are formed in which materials?
  • Ans. 

    Discontinuous chips are formed in certain materials during machining processes.

    • Discontinuous chips are formed in brittle materials like cast iron, ceramics, and glass.

    • These materials have low ductility and tend to fracture during machining.

    • The discontinuous chips have a segmented or broken appearance.

    • They are characterized by irregular shapes and rough surfaces.

    • Examples of materials that form discontinuous chips includ...

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Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Group Discussion
Experience: Everyone was given two minutes initially to speak on the topic and then a general discussion was allowed.
Tips: Try to give new points which anyone else has not pointed out.
Don't repeat the points of others.

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: There was only one HR question, ''Tell me about yourself?''. Else the interview was completely technical.
Tips: Be confident with your answers.

General Tips: Be prepared about the company.
And should have a good knowledge of the machines used in mining.
Skills: Practical Application Of Concepts, Technical Skills
College Name: NIT Durgapur

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Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Group Discussion
Experience: First round of selection process was GD. Total 35 B.Tech candidates appeared from all the branches (Civil + Mech. + Elec.) and 12 students from MSc Geotech. appeared for the post of Management Trainee. The GD was done branch wise, for ex. 12 candidates from civil engg. (including me) made one group of GD and likewise total four groups gave GD. As you can notice that the topic of GD is quite simple and civil grads. can easily speak upon it.
Tips: Speak relevant points only. It does not matter how much you spoke, but the points you raised. Try to cover all the aspects regarding topic i.e., Technical, Economical and Social. Speak clearly and politely in an audible tone.
Duration: 20 mins minutes

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: Interview was mainly technical. There were expert technical recruiters who were testing the basic knowledge of students about their respective branches. If you are a civil grad. , revise all the courses you have gone through since your 2nd year. Atleast make your fundamentals clear. They asked me questions about Strength of materials and Structural Analysis for ex. how to analysis of beams subjected to some loading conditions (you have to explain the process, no need to do exact calculations ) , shear force and bending moment diagrams, reinforcement detailing of beams and slabs. Then they asked me what are my topics of interest. This is a critical question, tell only those topics in which you can answer maximum questions. My topic of interest was Concrete technology, so they asked me about Tests for fresh state concrete and hardened state concrete, some basic questions about construction practices, gradation of aggregates, what is design mix and explain its procedure, initial and final setting time of concrete etc. etc. The point is be thorough with your basics. Answer precisely, do not give vague answer, say no if you really don't know the answer.

Skills:
College Name: IIT Bhubaneshwar

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Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Group Discussion
Experience: Everyone was given two minutes of time to speak. It was more of an extempore rather than a group discussion. We were given the freedom to choose a topic among ourselves, failing to do so a topic was given by the Chair. The group strength was of 15 students each.
Tips: It is better to outperform in group discussion and get noticed. It makes you half selected. Try to touch technical, social and economical aspects of the given topic. A prior preparation on current trending topics will help you push further.
Duration: 10 Min minutes

Round: Behavioural Interview
Experience: Questions relating to your interest in the field were asked. The theme was based on why you want to join con India. Basic Tech Questions on Projects and Internship. The panel consisted of 10 Members.

Skills: 1)communication
College Name: IIT Kharagpur

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Interview Questionnaire 

2 Questions

  • Q1. What happens to copper loss in transformer when it is operates at half its rated MVA?
  • Ans. 

    Copper loss in a transformer decreases when it operates at half its rated MVA.

    • Copper loss is directly proportional to the square of the current flowing through the windings.

    • When the transformer operates at half its rated MVA, the current flowing through the windings is reduced.

    • As a result, the copper loss in the transformer decreases.

    • This reduction in copper loss leads to improved efficiency and lower energy consumptio

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  • Q2. Induction Motor that gives high starting torque as well as high efficiecy?
  • Ans. 

    A wound rotor induction motor can provide high starting torque and high efficiency.

    • Wound rotor induction motors have a higher starting torque compared to squirrel cage induction motors.

    • The rotor windings in a wound rotor motor can be connected to external resistors, allowing for higher torque during startup.

    • By adjusting the resistance in the rotor circuit, the motor can achieve high efficiency at full load.

    • Examples of ...

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Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Group Discussion
Experience: 15 minutes were given to prepare then everybody expressed their views for 5 minutes each.
Duration: 30 minutes

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: Purely technical interview went for about 15 minutes.

College Name: IIT Roorkee

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user image GRIRAJ PRASHAD MEENA

posted on 23 Mar 2015

Interview Questionnaire 

4 Questions

  • Q1. TEll me about yourself?
  • Ans. 

    I am a highly motivated individual with a passion for learning and growth.

    • I have a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

    • I have completed several internships in the field of marketing and sales

    • I am a quick learner and enjoy taking on new challenges

    • I am a team player and enjoy collaborating with others to achieve common goals

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  • Q2. Question related to subject?
  • Q3. Tell me about haul road?
  • Ans. 

    A haul road is a road used for transporting materials, typically in a mining or construction site.

    • Haul roads are designed to handle heavy loads and are often unpaved.

    • They are used to transport materials such as ore, rock, and dirt.

    • Haul roads must be maintained regularly to ensure safety and efficiency.

    • Proper drainage is important to prevent erosion and maintain road stability.

    • Examples of haul road equipment include hau

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  • Q4. What is flame safety lamp?
  • Ans. 

    A flame safety lamp is a type of lamp used in mining to detect methane gas and prevent explosions.

    • It works by creating a flame inside a mesh screen that will go out if methane is present.

    • The lamp was invented by Sir Humphry Davy in 1815.

    • It was widely used in coal mines in the 19th and early 20th centuries.

    • Today, electronic gas detectors have largely replaced flame safety lamps in mining.

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Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Group Discussion
Experience: i spoken in hindi.I only spoken selected topic related to the topic.i totally concentrated to interviewer and fellows.
Tips: Be cooll,speak frankly

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: 1.I told about me and my graduation and hobbies.Also about my achievements.2.I asked about minerals in rajasthan.       I  answered very well like lignite,cu,zn,pb,marbels.3.I answered it is generally gradient is 1in14 and stability is very important and its  floor is hard.4. i answered that it it used in detection of O2 and CH4. then they said OK.you can leave.
Tips: Be confident

College Name: IIT DHANBAD

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user image VIVEK SINGH FIRMAL

posted on 23 Mar 2015

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Group Discussion
Experience: it was 3rd gd of my life
Tips: always give a word of thanks to the person who gives you chance to speak. 
if u know nothing about the topic let others speak and then get some idea . u may even repeat their points too . all they want you is to be speaking kind
Duration: 10 minutes

College Name: IIT DHANBAD

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Management Trainee Interview Questions & Answers

user image SUMANT KUMAR SHARMA

posted on 23 Mar 2015

Interview Preparation Tips

General Tips: For interview - It's about demonstrating confidence: standing straight, making eye contact and connecting with a firm handshake. The interviewer is not interested in how much question you have answered its all about how do you approach to the answer.
Skills: ELECTRICAL MACHINE, POWER SYSTEM, CONTROL SYSTEM
College Name: ISM DHANBAD
Funny Moments: I wanted to shake hands with the interviewer but i thought i made them angry by being stick to the point  although i did not know that i was right or wrong then suddenly he said ' Dear you are done,send the next person.'

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Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Group Discussion
Experience: Round 1-Group discussion. Proper kind of GD was organized. Everyone was given a chance to speak.So you can clearly put up your points.
Tips: In GD don't repeat the points which someone has already covered.Try to come up with the points which are closely related to the topic. Try to cover both the aspects of the topic, positive as well as negative.

Round: Other Interview
Experience: Round 2-Interview.There was a panel of 6 members.Everyone was above 45 and kind of chilled out.It started with some HR questions and then tech.In tech part they asked very basic things like Ohm's law, how fan works, how tubelight works etc. No grilling on any topic!
Tips: In interview, be calm and don't panic while answering questions.Take your own time to answer the question(only if you know the answer properly!)

General Tips: In tech part, mention only one topic which you have prepared well. Please don't tell every topic you have studied.I t was a cool experience and it feels awesome to get placed in PSU!
Skill Tips: IV K Mehta for power systems and switchgear. Any book on induction and synchronous motor will also help.
College Name: NIT SURATHKAL

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Interview Questionnaire 

2 Questions

  • Q1. Your favorite subject and questions about that
  • Q2. 'Why this company?'
  • Ans. 

    I am impressed with the company's commitment to innovation and employee development.

    • The company has a reputation for investing in its employees through training and development programs.

    • I am excited about the company's focus on innovation and staying ahead of industry trends.

    • The company's mission and values align with my own personal and professional goals.

    • I have researched the company and have been impressed with its ...

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Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Group Discussion
Experience: Initially there was a GD. Civil had two groups. Everybody got a chance to speak once. In the end anyone could volunteer to summarize the discussion. Topic of my GD was: 'While planning the township for Coal India employees at a mine site what all information is required?' Few students got shortlisted for the personal Interview which was the next round.

Round: Other Interview
Experience: We also had a document verification where they checked our X, XII and semester mark sheets. The only extracurricular certificate they accepted was of NCC. Personal Interview was for approximately 20 mins. In the interview they would ask you your favorite subject and question you about that. So it is best to prepare that subject well and go. For e.g. if you say concrete technology then they will ask questions like what are the tests for fresh concrete, hardened concrete, tests for aggregates etc. They will also ask for specifics like slump value of pumpable concrete.

General Tips: It was a challenging experience. I didn't expect to get selected. Keeping calm is the key. I had given many interviews for different companies. Giving sensible/intelligent answers is critical. Giving haphazard answers gives a wrong impression. Do not have expectations from any company.
Skill Tips: If you are going for a company prepare the question 'Why this company?' well. Coal India employers want to make sure that you will stay with them. They had asked me this question along with a lot information about the company such as What are Coal India's subsidiaries? Where are they located? In how many years does one get promoted from E1 grade to higher grades? Find out more about the company well before going and if possible speak to alumni working there well in advance.
College Name: NIT SURATHKAL

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Engineer Interview Questions & Answers

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posted on 3 Jul 2018

I applied via Other and was interviewed before Jul 2017. There were 3 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Why sharp corners are avoided in casting?
  • Ans. 

    Sharp corners are avoided in casting to prevent stress concentration and improve the overall strength and quality of the casting.

    • Sharp corners can lead to stress concentration, which can cause cracks or failure in the casting.

    • Rounded corners distribute stress more evenly, reducing the likelihood of defects.

    • Sharp corners can also create difficulties during the casting process, such as mold filling and solidification iss...

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Interview Preparation Tips

General Tips: It was held at Calcutta in year 1984.All the members were good and cooperative and I got selected too.But job freeze was immediately implemented and it took 1 year for final result. I received it on the day I was attending my 2 ND semester exam of M.Tech. and so preferred to join Itiltd which had posted me in Raebareli a nearer place to my locality turning out to be worst decision of my life.


Skills: Technical Questions, Technical Questions, Presentation Skills
Duration: 1-3 Months

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Q1. ❖ If a team member is unable to carry out his work, he is doing it repetitively, how would you handle it?, would you like to work only on lifing of components, or would you be ready to shift to other departments?
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Coal India interview process usually has 1-2 rounds. The most common rounds in the Coal India interview process are Technical, Resume Shortlist and Aptitude Test.
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The duration of Coal India interview process can vary, but typically it takes about less than 2 weeks to complete.

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