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Hindustan Petroleum Graduate Apprenticeship Trainee Interview Questions and Answers for Freshers

Updated 10 Apr 2025

Hindustan Petroleum Graduate Apprenticeship Trainee Interview Experiences for Freshers

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Graduate Apprenticeship Trainee Interview Questions & Answers

Anonymous

posted on 19 Dec 2023

Interview experience

Excellent

Difficulty level

Easy

Process Duration

Less than 2 weeks

Result

Selected

I applied via Approached by Company and was interviewed in Jun 2023. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist

Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:

Do not use an unprofessional email address such as cool_boy@email.com. It shows a lack of professionalism by the candidate.

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Round 2 - Technical

(4 Questions)

Q1. What is your project in final year?

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Q2. What do you know about HPCL ?

Ans.

HPCL is a leading oil and gas company in India.

Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) is a Navratna Central Public Sector Enterprise in India.
It is a leading oil and gas company with a strong presence in refining, marketing, and distribution.
HPCL operates two major refineries in Mumbai and Visakhapatnam, with a total refining capacity of over 18 million metric tonnes per annum.
The company has a wide network of ...

Answered by AI

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Q3. What is your AIM?

Ans.

My aim is to become a skilled professional in my field and contribute to the growth and success of the organization I work for.

To gain practical experience and knowledge through the Graduate Apprenticeship Trainee program
To develop strong technical and interpersonal skills
To actively contribute to projects and tasks assigned to me
To learn from experienced professionals and mentors
To continuously improve and stay update

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Q4. Why you are joining in HPCL knowing about one year Apprenticeship?

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Round 3 - HR

(1 Question)

Q1. Why you are joining this company?

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Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for Hindustan Petroleum Graduate Apprenticeship Trainee interview:

Technical Support
Project
Knowing about company
And good comunication
Language does not matter

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - This Company is very good and also good behaviour in all employees also good stipend as compare to other company

Graduate Apprenticeship Trainee Interview Questions & Answers

Anonymous

posted on 11 Apr 2020

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed in Oct 2019. There were 3 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire

3 Questions

Q1. Intro, after that they asked me about my profile.and one of my favourite subject in my field of Engineering.

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Q2. Why should we haire you?,

Ans.

I am a highly motivated and qualified candidate with relevant skills and experience.

I have a strong educational background in the field
I have completed internships and gained practical experience
I possess excellent problem-solving and communication skills
I am a quick learner and adaptable to new environments
I am passionate about the industry and eager to contribute

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Q3. Why you want to join this company?

Ans.

I want to join this company because of its reputation, growth opportunities, and alignment with my career goals.

Reputation: The company has a strong reputation in the industry, known for its high-quality products and services.
Growth opportunities: The company offers excellent career growth prospects, providing opportunities for learning, development, and advancement.
Alignment with career goals: The company's values, mi...

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Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - You should prepare more than enough one of the subject in your field. That is the fixed question they asked you to know your technical knowledge. And your intro is the most important part of interview all the questions you get From their side is on the intro what you tell about your professional and family background and also your achievements.
One thing I also add in this is that your academics paly big role in your selection process.If you had good academic mostly your graduation % or pointer then you have more probability to be get selected.

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90 days notice period

"Hi everyone, I have a 90-day notice period and actively seeking new job opportunities. However, I haven't received any interview calls yet due to this notice period. I would appreciate any advice on how to navigate this situation. Additionally, if I update my profile to indicate that I am serving my notice period (even though I’m not), how should I handle questions regarding this during interviews? Any guidance or referrals would be greatly appreciated.I am looking for opportunities in ad tech field now.Thank you!"

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Graduate Apprenticeship Trainee Interview Questions & Answers

GAIL

Anonymous

posted on 6 Aug 2023

Interview experience

Excellent

Difficulty level

Moderate

Process Duration

Less than 2 weeks

Result

Selected

I applied via Nsdc and was interviewed before Aug 2022. 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 - Technical

(2 Questions)

Q1. What should be the power factor high or low

Ans.

Power factor should ideally be high for efficient power transmission and utilization.

High power factor indicates efficient power transmission and utilization
Low power factor results in increased energy losses and higher electricity bills
Power factor can be improved using power factor correction devices like capacitors

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Q2. Principle of generator and motor

Ans.

Generators convert mechanical energy into electrical energy, while motors convert electrical energy into mechanical energy.

Generators use electromagnetic induction to generate electricity
Motors use the interaction between magnetic fields to produce motion
Generators have a rotating coil within a magnetic field
Motors have a stationary coil within a magnetic field
Examples: Electric generators in power plants, electric mot

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Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Need to apply through NSDC Website

Graduate Apprenticeship Trainee Interview Questions & Answers

GAIL

Anonymous

posted on 17 Jan 2024

Interview experience

Excellent

Difficulty level

Moderate

Process Duration

Less than 2 weeks

Result

Selected

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

Round 1 - Technical

(2 Questions)

Q1. Power system related questions

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Q2. Measuring Instruments related questions

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Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for GAIL Graduate Apprenticeship Trainee interview:

Basic Electrical Engineering

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - prepare with confidence and improve your presentation skills to convince interviewers

Graduate Apprenticeship Trainee Interview Questions & Answers

Bharat Petroleum

Anonymous

posted on 25 Sep 2022

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed before Sep 2021. 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 - Technical

(2 Questions)

Q1. I am from electrical branch so he was asked me about electrical technical questions mainly from basic electrical or machine in interview I realised they asked simple basic questions and try to learn hard q...

Ans. Types of machine and why we use 3phase no 6 phase or 8 phase in transmission line

Answered Anonymously

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Q2. What difference between earthing and neutral why we use neutral

Ans.

Earthing and neutral are both important components of electrical systems, but they serve different purposes.

Earthing is the process of connecting electrical equipment and installations to the earth to prevent electric shock and protect against electrical faults.
Neutral is a current-carrying conductor that completes the circuit and provides a return path for the current back to the source.
Earthing is primarily for safet...

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Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Mainly focus on basic things ( basic knowledge of subject) and answer confidentially

Graduate Apprenticeship Trainee Interview Questions & Answers

Bharat Petroleum

Anonymous

posted on 14 Dec 2024

Interview experience

Excellent

Difficulty level

Easy

Process Duration

4-6 weeks

Result

Selected

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed before Dec 2023. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Technical

(4 Questions)

Q1. Tell me about yourself?

Ans.

I am a recent graduate with a strong passion for learning and gaining practical experience in the field.

Recent graduate with a degree in [field of study]
Passionate about [specific area of interest]
Seeking opportunities to apply theoretical knowledge in a practical setting
Previous experience in [relevant internship or project]

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Q2. Prepare minimum 3 Favourite subjects

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Q3. Related to project and internship

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Q4. HR related questions at the last

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Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Easy interviews. Just be confident and answer confidenly.There will be 3-4 interviewer including HR. Prepare subjects and while going study about the company.
Thats it.. All the best👍

Graduate Apprenticeship Trainee Interview Questions & Answers

Indian Oil Corporation

Anonymous

posted on 17 Oct 2023

Interview experience

Good

Difficulty level

Hard

Process Duration

Less than 2 weeks

Result

Selected

I applied via Job Portal and was interviewed before Oct 2022. There were 4 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 - Aptitude Test

Technical round -1, aptitude round-1, hr round -1

Round 3 - Aptitude Test

Maths, communication english

Round 4 - HR

(1 Question)

Q1. About your all-round personality room

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Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - be confident

Mechanical Maintenance Engineer Interview Questions & Answers

Reliance Industries

Anonymous

posted on 25 Aug 2022

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed before Aug 2021. 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 - Technical

(1 Question)

Q1. Asked what have mentioned

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Round 3 - HR

(1 Question)

Q1. About hobbies salary expectations last experience

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Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Even ur resume shortlist for RIL interview then all the skill and knowledge mentioned in resume study carefully.. because they used to shortlist resume on their requirements and must have deep knowledge about what have mentioned in resume.. during interview don't be smart..only be real..

Mechanical Maintenance Engineer Interview Questions & Answers

Reliance Industries

Jyotiprakash Debata

posted on 26 Sep 2023

Interview experience

Good

Difficulty level

Moderate

Process Duration

Less than 2 weeks

Result

Selected

I applied via Walk-in and was interviewed before Sep 2022. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist

Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:

Do not use an unprofessional email address such as cool_boy@email.com. It shows a lack of professionalism by the candidate.

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Round 2 - Technical

(1 Question)

Q1. Regarding your knowledge..

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Round 3 - HR

(1 Question)

Q1. Negotiations communication speaking and writing

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Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Before goind to an interview be prepare and confidence, don't hesitate.... Answer the questions what you know.... Ig you don't know then tell them....

Mechanical Maintenance Engineer Interview Questions & Answers

Reliance Industries

Anonymous

posted on 16 Feb 2022

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - All things are luck.....depend on how is your time going on.....you always try alot ...but you dont get chance ....one thing i want to say.... you which is mentioned in cv...all prepare deeply...there dont ask anything extra...thanks

Hindustan Petroleum Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in Hindustan Petroleum Graduate Apprenticeship Trainee interview for freshers?

Hindustan Petroleum interview process for freshers usually has 3 rounds. The most common rounds in the Hindustan Petroleum interview process for freshers are Resume Shortlist, Technical and HR.

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