Indian Oil Corporation Interview Questions, Process, and Tips for Experienced

Simple 100 marks test was conducted which includes technical, general knowledge, current affairs portions etc.

Q1. Personal interview - Self introduction, family background, future goals, strength and weakness, hobbies, etc
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Simple 100 marks test was conducted which includes technical, general knowledge, current affairs portions etc.

Q1. Personal interview - Self introduction, family background, future goals, strength and weakness, hobbies, etc
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Q1. What are your favourite subjects?
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My favorite subjects are Mathematics, Physics, and Computer Science.
• Mathematics: I enjoy solving complex problems and finding logical solutions.

• Physics: I am fascinated by the laws of nature and how they govern the universe.

• Computer Science: I love coding and exploring new technologies to develop innovative solutions.
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Q2. What is ITC in GST ?
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ITC stands for Input Tax Credit in GST.
• ITC is a mechanism to avoid cascading effect of taxes.

• It allows businesses to claim credit for taxes paid on inputs used in production.

• ITC can be claimed only if the supplier has filed their GST returns.

• ITC cannot be claimed for personal or non-business expenses.

• For example, if a manufacturer buys raw materials worth Rs. 10,000 and pays Rs. 1,800 as GST, they can claim ITC of Rs. ...read more
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Q3. What is Pivot Table in excel?
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Pivot Table is a data summarization tool in Excel used to analyze, summarize and present large amounts of data in a concise tabular format.
• Pivot Table allows users to quickly and easily summarize and analyze large amounts of data

• It helps in identifying patterns, trends, and relationships in the data

• Users can group, filter, and sort data based on different criteria

• Pivot Table can be used for various purposes such as fin...read more
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Q4. What are the GST returns, their Due dates, and names?
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GST returns are periodic filings of tax returns by registered taxpayers under GST. There are various types of GST returns with different due dates.
• GSTR-1: Monthly return for outward supplies - 11th of the next month

• GSTR-3B: Monthly summary return - 20th of the next month

• GSTR-4: Quarterly return for composition scheme taxpayers - 18th of the next month after the quarter

• GSTR-5: Return for non-resident foreign taxpayers -...read more
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Q5. What is the rate of TDS to deduct under contract payments?
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The rate of TDS to deduct under contract payments varies depending on the nature of the contract and the payment amount.
• For individuals and HUFs, the TDS rate is 1% if the payment exceeds Rs. 50 lakhs in a financial year.

• For other entities, the TDS rate is 2% if the payment exceeds Rs. 50 lakhs in a financial year.

• If the payee does not provide their PAN, the TDS rate is 20%.

• If the payee provides a false PAN, the TDS ra...read more
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Q6. What is the section of TDS for contract payments in the Income Tax Act?
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Section 194C of Income Tax Act deals with TDS for contract payments.
• Section 194C applies to payments made to contractors and sub-contractors.

• TDS is deducted at a rate of 1% for individuals and HUFs, and 2% for others.

• If the payment exceeds Rs. 30,000 in a single transaction or Rs. 1,00,000 in a year, TDS is applicable.

• The TDS deducted must be deposited with the government and a TDS certificate must be issued to the pay
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Q7. What is VLOOKUP in Excel and how to use it (practically)?
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VLOOKUP is a function in Excel used to search for a specific value in a table and return a corresponding value.
• Syntax: VLOOKUP(lookup_value, table_array, col_index_num, [range_lookup])

• lookup_value: the value to search for in the first column of the table

• table_array: the range of cells that contains the table

• col_index_num: the column number in the table from which to return a value

• range_lookup: optional argument that sp...read more
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Q8. What is the journal entry of outstanding liability?
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Outstanding liability journal entry is a debit to the expense account and a credit to the liability account.
• Outstanding liability refers to the amount of money a company owes to its creditors or suppliers but has not yet paid.

• The journal entry for outstanding liability involves debiting the expense account and crediting the liability account.

• For example, if a company owes $10,000 to its supplier but has not yet paid, t...read more
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Q9. Which sectors are not covered in GST to avail the ITC?
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GST does not cover petroleum products, alcohol, and electricity to avail ITC.
• Petroleum products

• Alcohol

• Electricity
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Q10. What is TDS in Income Tax?
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TDS stands for Tax Deducted at Source and is a mechanism to collect income tax in India.
• TDS is deducted by the payer at the time of making payment to the payee.

• The deducted amount is then deposited with the government on behalf of the payee.

• TDS is applicable on various types of payments such as salary, interest, rent, commission, etc.

• The rate of TDS varies depending on the type of payment and the income slab of the pay...read more
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