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Updated 26 Mar 2025

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Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Basic aptitude questions was asked in the test

Round 2 - Coding Test 

2 dsa questions was asked

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Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
6-8 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Job Fair and was interviewed in Jan 2023. There were 2 interview rounds.

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 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What are some projects you have worked on in college?
  • Q2. Why do you want to work at Cummins?

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - It was mostly behavioral, so make sure you have all your experience ready. It was fairly easy, and not technical.

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Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 25 Nov 2022

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
-

I applied via Campus Placement

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 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What is engine and how its work?
  • Ans. A device which is use to required of mechanical power and works on seconds law of thermodynamics.
  • Answered Anonymously
  • Q2. What is turbo charger and how it is work?
  • Ans. A mechanical device which are used in CI engine to get more efficiency of engine and increase volumetric efficiency. Its wors on centrifugal compressor principal.
  • Answered Anonymously

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - A life is learning on growth. When you face on any questions, before it consern and then give it ans....
Best on regard,.
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
6-8 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed in Aug 2022. There were 3 interview rounds.

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 - Technical 

(5 Questions)

  • Q1. What do you know about cummins?
  • Ans. 

    Cummins is a global power leader that designs, manufactures, distributes, and services engines and related technologies.

    • Cummins is a multinational corporation headquartered in the United States.

    • They specialize in designing, manufacturing, distributing, and servicing engines and related technologies.

    • Cummins operates in various sectors including automotive, power generation, and industrial markets.

    • They are known for thei...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What is engine. explain it.
  • Ans. 

    An engine is a machine that converts energy into mechanical force or motion.

    • Engines are commonly used in vehicles, such as cars, motorcycles, and airplanes.

    • They can be powered by various sources, such as gasoline, diesel, electricity, or steam.

    • Engines work by burning fuel or using other energy sources to create a controlled explosion, which generates power.

    • They consist of various components, including cylinders, piston...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. What is the main part of engine?
  • Ans. 

    The main part of an engine is the cylinder block.

    • The cylinder block houses the cylinders, pistons, and crankshaft.

    • It is responsible for converting fuel into mechanical energy.

    • The cylinder head sits on top of the cylinder block and contains the valves and spark plugs.

    • Other important parts of an engine include the camshaft, connecting rods, and oil pump.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. What is vernier caliper?
  • Ans. 

    A vernier caliper is a measuring tool used to measure the internal and external dimensions of an object with high accuracy.

    • Consists of two jaws, one fixed and one movable, and a vernier scale for precise measurement

    • Can measure up to 0.02 mm accuracy

    • Used in engineering, machining, and scientific research

    • Examples: measuring the diameter of a bolt, the thickness of a sheet of paper, or the depth of a hole

  • Answered by AI
  • Q5. What is the least count of digital and normal vernier caliper?
  • Ans. 

    The least count of digital vernier caliper is 0.01mm and normal vernier caliper is 0.02mm.

    • Digital vernier caliper has a resolution of 0.01mm or 0.0005 inches.

    • Normal vernier caliper has a resolution of 0.02mm or 0.001 inches.

    • Least count is the smallest measurement that can be read on the scale.

    • It is important to know the least count for accurate measurements.

  • Answered by AI
Round 3 - Group Discussion 

In the group discussion they tell about company and related to joining and own safety.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - This company is the mnc company and best choice for candidates. If you want to join this company first prepare every thing related to engine.

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Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Aug 2022. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Why you want to join Cummins rather than Other MNCs? How you serve to this Organization ? Tell me about Yourself .
Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What is Resistor in Electronics?
  • Ans. 

    A resistor is an electronic component that limits the flow of electric current in a circuit.

    • Resistors are used to control the amount of current flowing through a circuit.

    • They are passive components that dissipate energy in the form of heat.

    • Resistors are measured in ohms (Ω) and have color-coded bands to indicate their resistance value.

    • They can be fixed resistors with a specific resistance value or variable resistors th...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What is Transformer ?
  • Ans. 

    A transformer is an electrical device that transfers electrical energy between two or more circuits through electromagnetic induction.

    • Transformers are used to increase or decrease the voltage levels in electrical power transmission and distribution systems.

    • They consist of two or more coils of wire, known as windings, which are wound around a core made of magnetic material.

    • The primary winding is connected to the input v...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Overall Experience is quite good but though the comapny will do bulk hiring so there is no scope to explain anything . If You appearing Cummins Campus Interview my suggestion is - That always try to answer fast .
Without this there is nothing else. Overall Company is really Good.
Go for It.

Top Cummins Diploma Trainee Engineer Interview Questions and Answers

Q1. What is Resistor in Electronics?
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Q1. Wich of the following laws states that: in any electrical network the algebraic sum of the current meeting at a poin is zero ?
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Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
Selected Selected
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 - HR 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. What are your hobbies?
  • Q2. Will you be able to complete the task given to you?
  • Q3. What's your future goals and desires?

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - It was an Internship job opportunity from Tata Cummins regarding manufacturing of there diesel engines

Top Cummins Service Engineer Interview Questions and Answers

Q1. why does the railways generator engine die black smoke
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Q1. What are the compulsory policy excess in four wheeler private vehicles?
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Intern Interview Questions & Answers

user image SOUMIL

posted on 14 May 2023

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
4-6 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed before May 2022. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Don’t add your photo or details such as gender, age, and address in your resume. These details do not add any value.
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Round 2 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Normal introduction
Round 3 - Technical 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Introduction, favourite subject,
  • Q2. Brief explanations on the projects what you have done during your graduation or post graduation
  • Q3. Very basic concept of EV

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - If you are from electronics or electrical background and want to work in the domain of EV, POWER SYSTEMS then Cummins is not a good place for you.
You should ask your interviewer about the profile in which you will be working after your selection.
No scratch level work is there, they are working only application level.....according to me, it's a semi govt management job without any security
After all, it is a very good place for mechanical engineers

Top Cummins Intern Interview Questions and Answers

Q1. What is the working of generator?
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Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 10 Jan 2024

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed before Jan 2023. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Your Own proper interview
  • Q2. What is your family's background

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - 1st prepare your resume information which u have updated in resume
2nd is Which type of company is in which u are giving your interview about that know properly
Last is prepared your subject which related to that company

Intern Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 25 Sep 2023

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed before Sep 2022. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Double-check your resume for any spelling mistakes. The recruiter may consider spelling mistakes as careless behavior or poor communication skills.
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Round 2 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Ready to relocate and hr basics questions.
Round 3 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Basic questions of linklist and SQL
  • Q2. Reverse a string without using function
  • Ans. 

    Reverse a string without using function

    • Iterate through the string from end to start and append each character to a new string

    • Use a temporary variable to swap characters at different positions in the string

  • Answered by AI

Skills evaluated in this interview

Top Cummins Intern Interview Questions and Answers

Q1. What is the working of generator?
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Intern Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. Case. There is a housing society “The wasteful society”, you collect all the household garbage and sell it to 5 different businesses. Determine what price you will pay to the society members in Rs/kg, given you want to make a profit of 20% ... read more
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Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed before Feb 2023. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Are you ok to relocate?
Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. 1) Working and purpose of turbocharger? 2) Ic engine working? 3) difference between ci engine and si engine? 4) working of 4 stroke diesel engine? 5) what is heat treatment processes? 6) different engi...
  • Ans. 

    The questions cover topics related to turbochargers, IC engines, engine parts, manufacturing processes, management skills, and interpersonal communication.

    • Turbocharger is a device that increases the efficiency and power output of an engine by forcing extra air into the combustion chamber.

    • IC engine works on the principle of internal combustion where fuel is burned inside the engine to produce power.

    • CI engine stands for ...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for Cummins Assistant Manager interview:
  • IC Engines
  • Manufacturing
Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Revise all the ic engine basics.
Be through with u r fav subjects.

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Cummins Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in Cummins interview for freshers?
Cummins interview process for freshers usually has 2-3 rounds. The most common rounds in the Cummins interview process for freshers are Technical, HR and Resume Shortlist.
How to prepare for Cummins interview for freshers?
Go through your CV in detail and study all the technologies mentioned in your CV. Prepare at least two technologies or languages in depth if you are appearing for a technical interview at Cummins. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at Cummins expect are CAD, Construction Equipment, Continuous Improvement, Customer Support and Drafting.
What are the top questions asked in Cummins interview for freshers?

Some of the top questions asked at the Cummins interview for freshers -

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How long is the Cummins interview process?

The duration of Cummins interview process can vary, but typically it takes about less than 2 weeks to complete.

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