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Council of Scientific and Industrial Research Project Assistant 1 Interview Questions, Process, and Tips

Updated 29 Oct 2023

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I applied via Job Portal and was interviewed in Apr 2023. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
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Round 2 - One-on-one 

(4 Questions)

  • Q1. What's is the type of coal How it's prepared
  • Ans. 

    Coal is a fossil fuel that comes in different types such as anthracite, bituminous, and lignite. It is prepared through mining, crushing, and washing.

    • Coal is classified into different types based on its carbon content and energy output

    • Anthracite is the highest quality coal with the highest carbon content

    • Bituminous coal is the most commonly used type for electricity generation

    • Lignite is the lowest quality coal with the ...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Which type of coal used in India
  • Ans. 

    The main types of coal used in India are lignite, bituminous, and anthracite.

    • Lignite is the lowest quality coal with high moisture content and low carbon content.

    • Bituminous coal is the most commonly used type in India, with medium carbon content and high calorific value.

    • Anthracite is the highest quality coal with low moisture content and high carbon content, but it is less commonly used in India.

    • India also imports coki

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. How many benzene rings present phenol group
  • Ans. 

    Phenol group contains one benzene ring.

    • Phenol group has one benzene ring attached to a hydroxyl group (-OH).

    • The benzene ring in phenol is responsible for its aromatic properties.

    • Examples of compounds with phenol group include phenol itself, tyrosine, and salicylic acid.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. How to prepared cis structure
  • Ans. 

    To prepare a cis structure, one must consider the arrangement of atoms around a double bond.

    • Identify the double bond in the molecule

    • Ensure that the substituents attached to the double bond are on the same side of the molecule

    • Use wedge-and-dash notation to show the spatial arrangement of atoms

    • Cis isomer has similar groups on the same side of the double bond

    • Example: In cis-2-butene, both methyl groups are on the same sid

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Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - At any industry like plant area prepared only your own subject related questions

I applied via Walk-in and was interviewed before Jun 2021. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
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Round 2 - Interview 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. About coal sampling and typs of coal ,how to find GCV ,ASH,VOLATILE MATTER ,IM

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for Council of Scientific and Industrial Research Project Assistant 1 interview:
  • Chemistry
  • Coal
Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Expert in field must require and knowledge of apply for post .

Project Assistant 1 Interview Questions Asked at Other Companies

Q1. How many benzene rings present phenol group
Q2. Which type of coal used in India
Q3. What's is the type of coal How it's prepared

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Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Technical questions related to inventory,scm and stock management

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Resume Shortlist
Experience: Experience and key skills

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: CAT type questions were asked.
Duration: 75 minutes

Round: HR Interview
Experience: It was a nice experience.Basic simple questions were asked, like- family background, achievement,s extracurricular activities, projects, etc.
Tips: Be calm and confident.

College Name: NIT WARANGAL

Interview Questionnaire 

8 Questions

  • Q1. Explain ur Training project
  • Ans. 

    My training project involved designing and implementing a network infrastructure for a medium-sized company.

    • Researched and analyzed the company's requirements for network connectivity and security.

    • Designed a network architecture that included routers, switches, firewalls, and VPNs.

    • Configured and tested the network devices to ensure proper functionality.

    • Implemented security measures such as access control lists and intr...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. How the apps in the mobile works..??
  • Ans. 

    Mobile apps work by running code on the device to perform specific tasks and interact with the user.

    • Mobile apps are developed using programming languages like Java, Swift, or Kotlin.

    • Apps are installed on the device and run locally, utilizing the device's resources.

    • They can access device features like camera, GPS, and sensors.

    • Apps communicate with servers or APIs to fetch data or perform actions.

    • User interactions trigge...

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  • Q3. What is Big Data..??
  • Ans. 

    Big Data refers to large and complex sets of data that cannot be easily managed or processed using traditional methods.

    • Big Data is characterized by the 3Vs: Volume, Velocity, and Variety.

    • Volume refers to the vast amount of data generated and collected from various sources.

    • Velocity refers to the speed at which data is generated and needs to be processed in real-time.

    • Variety refers to the different types and formats of d...

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  • Q4. What do u mean by SMAC..??
  • Ans. 

    SMAC stands for Social, Mobile, Analytics, and Cloud.

    • SMAC is a combination of four technologies that are transforming businesses and industries.

    • Social refers to the use of social media platforms for communication and collaboration.

    • Mobile refers to the use of mobile devices and applications for accessing information and services.

    • Analytics refers to the use of data analysis tools and techniques to gain insights and make ...

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  • Q5. Tell me about urself
  • Ans. 

    I am a system engineer with expertise in designing and maintaining complex computer systems.

    • Experienced in configuring and troubleshooting network devices

    • Proficient in scripting languages like Python and Bash

    • Skilled in virtualization technologies such as VMware and Hyper-V

    • Knowledgeable in cloud computing platforms like AWS and Azure

    • Familiar with ITIL best practices for service management

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  • Q6. What r ur hobies and interests..??
  • Q7. What r ur strengths..??
  • Q8. Why u want to join our company..??

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: It was a challenging but exciting experience for me..!! I felt a lil bit shortage of time to complete the test.
Tips: Keep last 5 mins for guessing the answer and marking it.
Duration: 90 minutes
Total Questions: 74

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: It gave me a wonderful platform to speak about my project..!!
I cudn't answer many of the questions..!!
Tips: Tell ur answer watever u know confidently..!!
Answer the questions upto the point.
Don't let ur answers puzzle u.

Round: HR Interview
Experience: I spoke very confidently..!!
Tips: Improve ur communication skills.
Tell ur answers after feeling it from ur heart.
Watever u say, say it confidently.
Don't boast urself..don't bluff dere.
Always smile in between.

Skill Tips: learn new words daily and put a habbit of public speaking.
Skills: Communication Skills
College Name: KIIT UNIVERSITY

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: The verbal section was easy.  Analytical was very easy and I personally did not prepare much for it.
Tips: There is no need to learn any words just have to be grammatically strong.You will find it easy if you can understand english movies.
Duration: 80 minutes

Round: HR Interview
Experience: The interviewer was pretty informal and friendly and though i was a bit tensed before entering the room, once i went inside my nerves calmed down and the interview went well. It was pretty simple. There were about 6 different interviewers, all of them were very experienced. They asked standard questions like tell me about yourself, strengths and weakness,  asked a few puzzles.
Tips: Just prepare for standard HR questions and do not get tensed. Be fluent during the interview

College Name: NIT WARANGAL

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: In verbal, paragraphs, grammatical questions etc were asked. Reasoning was quite simple when compared to verbal.Normal and easy Quantitative questions were asked.
Tips: Keep your cool all through the interview. Be precise and don't give the the impression that you are missing the emphasis on what you are speaking.
Duration: 80 minutes

Round: HR Interview
Experience: Interview was pretty cool. I was interviewed by an experienced person and he made me feel comfortable all through.Type of questions asked are like: Tell me about your extra curricular activities from your childhood, Tell me something about your leadership qualities. Situational questions were also asked which were simple.

College Name: NIT WARANGAL

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: In the verbal section, Reading Comprehensions and correction of sentences were given.Quant was easy.Reasoning was a little hard but it can be done easily and pretty fast if you have practice.
Tips: For the written test try to practice some reasoning questions which are available in some cat books..they wont be that tough in the written test but you will feel confident if you solve them.
Duration: 70 minutes

Round: HR Interview
Experience: HR interview was very simple. It was only for some 5 to 10 mins.They just asked me to tell about my family background & my siblings.Then i was asked about my future plans. The interviewer asked me if i wanted to knowanything about the company from him..And one question was asked about what will i do if the project i am working onsuddenly crashes.Then he checked my resume and asked about my CGPA.
Tips: Be confident when you face a HR interview. And do answer all the questions they ask, do not hesitate.Be fluent in speaking

College Name: NIT WARANGAL

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: Section 1 had 30 mins quantitative aptitude and 20 mins reasoning questions.Questions based on pie charts,ratio and proportion,percentage problems etc were asked. They were pretty easy only.Section 2 had 20 mins english. Here, synonyms and antonyms and comprehension passages were asked.
Tips: You can practice puzzles from shakuntala devi and quantitative aptitude from RS Agarwal.As for the Verbal part, GRE wordlists from Barrons will be of great use.Time management is very important.
Duration: 70 minutes

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: Very basic questions were asked from Software engineering , like what is SDLC and PERT and all and more questions were from final year project only.A Situational question was asked and he asked me to give an algorithm to solve it logically.

Round: HR Interview
Experience: The interview was for about 20 mins, and it was ultra lite. The person who took my interview was extremely friendly and we had a little talk about ourselves initially and he repeated the same question thrice when i told him I did not understand.
Here, he asked about my background and from which school i had done my 10th and 12th and asked me to talk about national integrity. I just had to talk about that topic for 2 mins. Some puzzles and particular semester's SGPA and CGPA also were asked. And usual questions about hobbies and why do you want to join Infosys. All that he expected during the interview was straight forward answers.
Tips: Just be confident(not over confident) when you answer the questions. Look into the eyes of the Interviewer when you answer.

College Name: NIT WARANGAL

Interview Questionnaire 

8 Questions

  • Q1. Tell me about yourself
  • Q2. Details regarding my project work
  • Q3. Give an instance that showed your leadership qualities
  • Q4. An example for a very interesting thing that happened in your life
  • Q5. Being a chemical engineer why you want to shift to software side
  • Ans. 

    I have always been passionate about technology and software development, and I believe my skills as a chemical engineer can be applied effectively in the software side.

    • I have a strong foundation in problem-solving and analytical skills from my background in chemical engineering.

    • I have experience working with complex systems and processes, which can be beneficial in software development.

    • I have a keen interest in learnin...

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  • Q6. Do you really think your parents will be fine with you working in software field?
  • Ans. 

    Yes

    • My parents have always been supportive of my career choices

    • They understand the demand and growth opportunities in the software field

    • They have seen my passion for technology and believe in my abilities

    • They value my happiness and fulfillment in my chosen profession

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  • Q7. Did you try to interact with any of the company employees to know more about the company?
  • Q8. What have you heard about the work culture in infosys?

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: The first section consisted of 30 minutes of quantitative questions based on R S Aggarwal book. More weightage was given to problems on probability and data interpretation. 
The second section was a verbal test that mainly consisted of comprehension passages, grammatical arrangement of jumbled sentences etc. The test had no negative marking so one can confidently attempt all
questions.
Tips: The Quantitative section is time consuming so good amount of practice
is required.
Please work out as many questions from the R S Aggarwal book. That will definitely boost up your confidence.
Duration: 150 minutes

Round: HR Interview
Experience: The interview was very simple. The panel consisted of only one member. The interview lasted for 15 min. The only thing that was tested in the interview was your communication skills. There was nothing technical being asked.
Tips: Prepare the answers for the common HR questions like tell me about your self, why do you wanna join this company,  etc
Try to answer all questions confidently without pause or break. Do not get tensed. Make sure that you maintain eye contact with the panel.From my experience most of the companies very seriously go through your bio data. So make sure you include only that is necessary and sufficient or else it might turn up to be a disadvantage.

College Name: NIT WARANGAL

Council of Scientific and Industrial Research Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in Council of Scientific and Industrial Research Project Assistant 1 interview?
Council of Scientific and Industrial Research interview process usually has 2 rounds. The most common rounds in the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research interview process are Resume Shortlist and One-on-one Round.
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