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Indian Railways Apprenticeship Trainee Interview Questions and Answers

Updated 5 Feb 2022

Indian Railways Apprenticeship Trainee Interview Experiences

1 interview found

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed before Feb 2021. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Case Study 

Merit list
Document verification
Medical
Joining

Round 2 - Coding Test 

Eye sight

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for Indian Railways Apprenticeship Trainee interview:
  • MYSELF
Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Training period was very good and I was fully interested to work with other staffs

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

I applied via Referral and was interviewed before May 2023. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Personal details
Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Basic of Railway signalling

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Keep this company as an option.
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed in Feb 2024. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Group Discussion 

Projects done yet, Coding Algo

Round 2 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. DSA ALGO IN C++
  • Ans. 

    Data Structures and Algorithms in C++

    • Learn basic data structures like arrays, linked lists, stacks, queues, trees, and graphs

    • Understand sorting and searching algorithms such as bubble sort, quick sort, binary search, etc.

    • Practice solving coding problems on platforms like LeetCode or HackerRank

  • Answered by AI

Skills evaluated in this interview

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

I applied via Job Portal and was interviewed in Jun 2023. There were 4 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
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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 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Hydraulic, engine, electrical
  • Q2. Hydraulic, engine ,electric
Round 3 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Engine, electrical, hydraulic
Round 4 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Any questions hydraulic, engine, electrical
  • Q2. Salary discuss and any questions
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Hard
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected
Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Properly align and format text in your resume. A recruiter will have to spend more time reading poorly aligned text, leading to high chances of rejection.
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Round 2 - One-on-one 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Motor,generator
  • Q2. Rectifier, hr round
  • Q3. Hr round ........
Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Hard
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Walk-in and was interviewed in Aug 2023. There were 4 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
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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 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. First fall your current job profile questions
Round 3 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Mainly provided study materials under questions
Round 4 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Not shortlisted for HR round

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Second round interview are mostly study for providing study materials under questions
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Hard
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Recruitment Consulltant and was interviewed in Jul 2023. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. About your self
  • Q2. Family background
Round 2 - Assignment 

Provided by the VIPL

Round 3 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Overall interviews
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
No response

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Feb 2024. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. What is accumulator?
  • Ans. 

    An accumulator is a device that stores energy in the form of pressurized fluid.

    • Accumulators are commonly used in hydraulic systems to store energy and maintain pressure levels.

    • They consist of a fluid chamber, a gas chamber, and a piston that separates the two chambers.

    • When fluid is pumped into the accumulator, it compresses the gas, storing energy for later use.

    • Accumulators help to smooth out pressure fluctuations in h...

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Skills evaluated in this interview

I applied via Walk-in and was interviewed before May 2020. There were 6 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

4 Questions

  • Q1. Estimate wiring of a building and connections?
  • Ans. 

    Estimating wiring and connections in a building involves assessing the electrical needs and layout of the space.

    • Assess the electrical needs of the building, including the number of outlets, lighting fixtures, and appliances.

    • Determine the layout of the building and the best routes for wiring to avoid hazards and maximize efficiency.

    • Consider the type of wiring needed, such as copper or aluminum, and the appropriate gauge...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Type of cabels that transfer power?
  • Ans. 

    Cables that transfer power are of different types depending on the application.

    • AC power cables

    • DC power cables

    • Coaxial cables

    • Ethernet cables

    • USB cables

    • HDMI cables

    • Optical fiber cables

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Type of single phase motor?
  • Ans. 

    Single phase motors are commonly used in household appliances and small machinery.

    • Split-phase motor

    • Capacitor-start motor

    • Capacitor-run motor

    • Shaded-pole motor

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. Rating of distribution transformer?
  • Ans. 

    Distribution transformer rating is the maximum power it can handle without overheating.

    • Distribution transformer rating is expressed in kVA (kilovolt-ampere).

    • It is important to choose the right rating for the transformer based on the load requirements.

    • The rating of a transformer can be determined by calculating the load requirements of the system it is being installed in.

    • For example, if the load requirement is 500 kVA, ...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Don't explain any topic in brief tell only that ask by interviewrs, study stronger a chaper of your trade.
Round 1 - Group Discussion 

It was general topic discussion

Round 2 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. About yourself. Educational background
  • Q2. Past experience with the previous company.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be prepared with financial basics. Learn all the accounting concept. Be flexible in working location.

Indian Railways Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in Indian Railways Apprenticeship Trainee interview?
Indian Railways interview process usually has 2 rounds. The most common rounds in the Indian Railways interview process are Case Study and Coding Test.

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