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I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed before Sep 2022. There were 5 interview rounds.

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for JSW Energy Mechanical Maintenance Engineer interview:
  • Thermodynamics
Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - If non NPTI you will be given Maintance Department. Mechanical will get mechanical and electrical may get I&C, switchyard, E&I. Complete absence of worklife balance. Pay and facility is no doubt excellent but you will have to compromise with following things if pay is what you desire:

Worklife balance, skill enhancement, learning/gaining new skills, job satisfaction, no fixed working hours, growth opportunities, personal life
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
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Result
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I appeared for an interview in Jun 2016.

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Resume Shortlist
Experience: The College had sent the marks details of students who had greater than 70% or equivalent marks in graduation also with secondary and higher secondary marks to the Company. Then they shortlisted 27 people out of 69 eligible students from the batch of total 84 students considering as per Indian reservation as it is a Govt. Company. 10-Gen, 7-OBC, 10-(SC+ST)
Tips: Make sure your CGPA high. They shortlists very few students usually less than 15.

Round: Technical + HR Interview
Experience: The Interview was of around 20 minutes. They started with asking about hobbies and activities first that I had mentioned in my CV. It made the environment cool and calm a bit. Make sure you have written the contents in your CV honestly. A small hide and seek can make you out of the race. Then they slowly moved towards core Electrical Engineering questions mostly from Power System. All were the basics and didn't need any rocket science. Viz
1. Why We transmit Power at High Voltages?
2. What is Surge Impedance Loading?
3. What is Corona loss? Why we send Power at High voltages even when it increases the Corona loss?
4. About Compensators of the line.
5. What are the advantages of single frequency of the grid throughout the country?
6. Buchholz relay?
After then they moved towards Internships and Projects. They asked about Indian Electricity market, Developments in Indian Electricity, No.of Grids in India, Open Access, Power Exchanges of India etc. that were my Internship topics at Power System Operation Corporation Limited(POSOCO). Then they asked some light Questions from my College Project like what are the benefits of this project. What are Global warming and the Carbon taxes.
They selected total 5 students out of 27 (2+2+1)

Tips: Keep a Smile on the face. Speak anything that you are confident about else say I don't know about it. Don't be seems like you are in a dire need of this job or you beg for it. Go and show that you are deserving and earn it.

Skills: Internship Experience, Internship Work, Project And Training, Leadership Skills, Honesty, Knowledge In Core Topics
College Name: NIT Agartala

I appeared for an interview in Jul 2017.

Interview Questionnaire 

6 Questions

  • Q1. Tell about your family
  • Ans. 

    I come from a close-knit family of four, including my parents and younger sister.

    • My parents have always been supportive of my career choices

    • I have a younger sister who is currently studying in college

    • We enjoy spending quality time together on weekends, often going for family outings or movie nights

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  • Q2. How does power flow from one end to other?
  • Ans. 

    Power flows from one end to the other through a closed circuit, following the path of least resistance.

    • Power flows through conductive materials such as wires or cables.

    • It is generated at a power source, such as a generator or a battery.

    • The power source creates a potential difference, or voltage, which pushes the electrons to flow.

    • The electrons flow from the higher potential end to the lower potential end.

    • The flow of el...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. What happens when fan rotates in opposite direction?
  • Ans. 

    When a fan rotates in the opposite direction, it reverses the airflow and can cause the fan to function improperly.

    • Reversing the direction of a fan can disrupt the intended airflow in a room.

    • In some cases, reversing the fan direction can lead to decreased cooling or heating efficiency.

    • Changing the fan direction can also affect the distribution of air in the room.

    • For ceiling fans, reversing the direction can change the ...

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  • Q4. What are the lines connecting other countries in NER?
  • Ans. 

    The lines connecting other countries in NER refer to the international borders and transportation routes.

    • The international borders of NER connect it with neighboring countries like Bhutan, China, and Myanmar.

    • Transportation routes like roads, railways, and airways also connect NER with other countries.

    • Examples of transportation routes include the India-Myanmar-Thailand Trilateral Highway and the India-Bhutan Friendship

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  • Q5. What are the business of powergrid?
  • Ans. 

    PowerGrid is involved in the transmission and distribution of electricity.

    • PowerGrid is responsible for the transmission of electricity from power generating stations to distribution substations.

    • They also manage the distribution of electricity to end consumers through a network of transmission lines and substations.

    • PowerGrid ensures the reliability and stability of the power grid by monitoring and maintaining the transm...

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  • Q6. Are you a self motivated person? Give example
  • Ans. 

    Yes, I am a self-motivated person who takes initiative and sets goals to achieve success.

    • I consistently set personal and professional goals to challenge myself and strive for success.

    • I take the initiative to learn new skills and improve my knowledge in order to excel in my role.

    • I am proactive in seeking out opportunities for growth and development within my field.

    • For example, in my previous role, I took on additional p...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Resume Shortlist
Experience: Resume was shortlisted by the company on the basis of CGPA of students send my the college. They shortlisted top 5 students from General category and top 5 students from SC category (5+5)[ Based on there vacancy]
Tips: As they shortlist very few student so it is very important to have a good rank in respective category.

Round: Technical + HR Interview
Experience: Well, PI lasted for only 15mins . Interviewer made sure to make the environment comfortable. It was a panel of 6 interviewers. They started by asking about my family, places I visited till now (as mentioned in resume). Then they moved to my B-tech project and asked to explain them. There were some technical questions too (very basics one).Interview ended with some HR questions.
Tips: They don't ask any kind of brainstorming questions. Just keep your basics clear in power system, Do study your final year project properly. Go through the company site and substation related activities.
Be confident and keep smile. Speak your mind , don't hesitate to say I don't know, be clear of what u speak.
So prepare well and Good luck?.

Skills: Presence Of Mind, Communication And Confidence
College Name: NIT Agartala

I appeared for an interview in Mar 2017.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Questions about my current department like that which type system installed and which company.

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Technical + HR Interview
Experience: Within 1hrs interview is done and the interviewer is asked me about current system working function and problem and how to solve the problem.

Skills: Technical Questions

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. How we can increase efficiency of boiler ?
  • Ans. 

    Efficiency of a boiler can be increased by improving insulation, optimizing combustion, and regular maintenance.

    • Improve insulation to reduce heat loss

    • Optimize combustion by adjusting air-to-fuel ratio and using efficient burners

    • Regular maintenance to clean and repair components

    • Use economizers to recover waste heat

    • Upgrade to high-efficiency boilers

    • Implement energy management systems to monitor and control boiler operati

  • Answered by AI

I applied via Walk-in

Interview Questionnaire 

2 Questions

  • Q1. Ask about the work.
  • Q2. I'm sincerely hard worker

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - This interview was a technical one but was majorly a stress test. It lasted for about 1 hour 10 minutes. The interviewer wanted to test both my knowledge and communication skills. Most of the questions asked to me were related to my I'm dedicated hard working at work.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. What is multimeter
  • Ans. 

    A multimeter is an electronic device used to measure voltage, current, and resistance in electrical circuits.

    • It can measure AC and DC voltage

    • It can measure AC and DC current

    • It can measure resistance

    • It can also measure other electrical parameters such as capacitance and frequency

    • It typically has a digital display for easy reading

    • Examples of multimeter brands include Fluke, Klein Tools, and Extech

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Interview experience
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Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
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I appeared for an interview before May 2023.

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