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Updated 18 Mar 2025

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Site Engineer Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 26 Sep 2024

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

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

Round 1 - HR 

(5 Questions)

  • Q1. Please ask me about earth work
  • Q2. Do you understand by railway bridge
  • Ans. 

    A railway bridge is a structure built to carry railway tracks over obstacles such as rivers, roads, or other railways.

    • Railway bridges are designed to support the weight of trains and allow for safe passage over obstacles.

    • They can be made of various materials such as steel, concrete, or wood.

    • Railway bridges can be of different types including beam bridges, truss bridges, and arch bridges.

    • Examples of famous railway bridg...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Any questions about railway construction
  • Q4. I know is AUTOLAVEL machine
  • Q5. I know is ms excel
Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Totally knowledge of AutoCAD
  • Q2. Totally knowledge of Autolevel machine

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for Indian Railways Site Engineer interview:
  • Earth work and bridge
Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - About self introduction

Site Engineer Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. 1.BBS calculation of slab? 2.Stairs case riser and tread dimension? 3.Types of cement? 4.Full form of tmt, pcc, rcc, tmx, dpc 5.Definition of plinth area, courtyard area, built-up area? 6.function of dpc 8.standard size of brick? 9. Write g... read more
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Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
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 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Do you know Excel or not What's are your subjects What leadership skills you have
  • Q2. What is financial modelling
  • Ans. 

    Financial modelling is the process of creating a mathematical representation of a financial situation or system.

    • It involves using various financial tools and techniques to analyze and forecast financial performance.

    • Financial models can be used for budgeting, forecasting, valuation, and risk analysis.

    • Examples of financial models include discounted cash flow models, scenario analysis, and regression analysis.

    • Financial mo...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. What is taxation? What are your future goals? Why finance
  • Ans. 

    Taxation is the process of collecting money from individuals and businesses by the government to fund public services.

    • Taxation is an important source of revenue for the government to fund public services like healthcare, education, and infrastructure.

    • It is mandatory for individuals and businesses to pay taxes on their income, property, and goods and services they purchase.

    • The tax system varies from country to country a...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Just be confident about the internship you have done previously

Finance Intern Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. What you think of our countries current economic condition ?
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Trainee Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 11 Oct 2023

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

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed in Sep 2023. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Subject knowledge, key skill, General knowlegde

Round 2 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Introduction, hobbies, why you want to join

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Prepare well for this internship

Trainee Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. Ques1: There is a big file of words which is dynamically changing. We are continuously adding some words into it. How would you keep track of top 10 trending words at each moment? Ques2:Write a function that returns the length of the longes... read more
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Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 16 Mar 2023

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

I applied via Job Fair and was interviewed in Jan 2023. 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 - Group Discussion 

Oral questions and technical questions

Round 3 - Technical 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Depending on our graduation technical
  • Q2. My graduation ECE based in question
  • Q3. General documentation
Round 4 - Case Study 

Electrical and Electronics small circuits explain

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Aptitude test mathematics, identification diagrams, general English each 15 questions, and other questions based on graduation, total 120 questions and negative marks each .33 less

Indian Railways interview questions for popular designations

 Technician

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 Electrician

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 Intern

 (2)

 Apprentice Trainer

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 Section Engineer

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 Senior Engineer

 (1)

 Analyst

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 Software Developer

 (1)

I applied via Walk-in and was interviewed before Jul 2021. 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 - Coding Test 

Reasoning coding decoding

Round 3 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Personal interview
  • Q2. General knowledge
Round 4 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Tecnical and etc.

Apprentice Trainer Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. What I learnt in my course software development life cycle
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Summer Intern Interview Questions & Answers

user image Saksham Dixit

posted on 3 Jan 2023

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Jul 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 - Selection on basis of CGPA 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Why you want to intern at Railways
  • Q2. What are the areas you would like to work upon?
  • Q3. How much knowledge you have about the company?
Round 3 - Technical 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. What is manufacturing ?
  • Ans. 

    Manufacturing is the process of converting raw materials into finished products through various stages of production.

    • Manufacturing involves the use of machinery, tools, and labor to transform raw materials into usable products.

    • It includes activities such as designing, planning, assembling, and quality control.

    • Examples of manufacturing industries include automotive, electronics, pharmaceuticals, and food processing.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Formula for spring constant.
  • Ans. 

    The formula for spring constant is the ratio of the force applied to the displacement it causes.

    • The formula for spring constant is given by Hooke's Law: F = kx

    • F represents the force applied to the spring

    • k is the spring constant

    • x is the displacement caused by the force

    • The unit of spring constant is N/m (newtons per meter)

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Draw stress strain curve and show important points.
  • Ans. 

    Stress-strain curve shows the relationship between stress and strain in a material.

    • The curve starts at the origin and goes up to the point of yield.

    • The point of yield is where the material starts to deform plastically.

    • The curve continues to the point of ultimate strength, where the material breaks.

    • The slope of the curve is the modulus of elasticity, which shows the material's stiffness.

    • The area under the curve represen...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for Indian Railways Summer Intern interview:
  • Strength of material.
  • Spring Design
  • Manufacturing Process
Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Work on your technical knowledge especially in the domain of strength of materials and manufacturing processes.

Summer Intern Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. There are 8 bottles of milk out of which one bottle is poisoned. What will be the minimum number of persons required to find the poisoned bottle if the person dies within 24 hours of drinking the poison. You have only 24 hours.
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Interview Questions & Answers

user image

posted on 2 Jul 2022

I applied via Walk-in and was interviewed in Jun 2022. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Well Typing Speed in Computer.
  • Q2. E-mail, on line work.
  • Q3. 36 years Service from 30-12-1985 to 31-01-2022.
  • Ans. 

    The candidate has 36 years of service from 30-12-1985 to 31-01-2022.

    • The candidate has a long and dedicated work history spanning 36 years.

    • They started working on December 30th, 1985 and continued until January 31st, 2022.

    • This demonstrates their commitment and loyalty to their work.

    • They likely have a wealth of experience and knowledge in their field.

    • Their longevity in the workforce may also indicate strong work ethic an

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Computer along with email, on line work.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Well Typing speed in Computer. 36 years service from 30-12-1985 to 31-01-2022 with full satisfactory.

Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 7 May 2022

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
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.
View all tips
Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Electrician apprentice Railway
  • Q2. Railway motor working
Round 3 - Group Discussion 

Electricean technical

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - I should work on the electric loco shed Navayard Vadodara Gujarat

Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 15 Apr 2022

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.
View all tips
Round 2 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Why do you want a job after retirement?
  • Q2. Why do you want to work in transportation field?
Round 3 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Would you like to work any where in India?

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Getting a job on behalf of the degree you obtained is not sufficient but you have to learn from initial stage of your post.

Junior Clerk Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 4 Dec 2021

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Nov 2021. There was 1 interview round.

Interview Questionnaire 

17 Questions

  • Q1. First woman's prime minister of India
  • Q2. First Hindi New papers of hindi
  • Q3. First woman president of India
  • Q4. First lokshabha speaker of India
  • Q5. Project Tiger kab aaya
  • Q6. Project elephant kab aaya
  • Q7. G S T kab se lagu hua
  • Q8. Covid-19 ko mahamari kab ghoshit kia
  • Q9. Manav me kitni jodi paslia hoti hai
  • Q10. Blood pressure of human body
  • Q11. Phli mahli videsh mantri
  • Q12. Sabse lamba railway station
  • Q13. First voice president of India
  • Ans. 

    Dr. Rajendra Prasad was the first Vice President of India.

    • Dr. Rajendra Prasad served as the Vice President of India from 1952 to 1962.

    • He was elected as the Vice President in the first general elections of India.

    • Dr. Prasad played a crucial role in the drafting of the Indian Constitution.

    • He later became the first President of India in 1952.

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  • Q14. Maurya vansh ki sthapana
  • Q15. Plastic ki khoj
  • Q16. Maleria ki dava prapt hoti hai
  • Q17. Vashkodigama Bharat kab aaya

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - I tried to answer each question with examples and also used props on the table (like pens, paperweights, pen stands etc.) to explain my theories

Junior Clerk Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. How to help the parents for the classroom applications?
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Indian Railways Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in Indian Railways interview for freshers?
Indian Railways interview process for freshers usually has 2-3 rounds. The most common rounds in the Indian Railways interview process for freshers are Resume Shortlist, Technical and One-on-one Round.
What are the top questions asked in Indian Railways interview for freshers?

Some of the top questions asked at the Indian Railways interview for freshers -

  1. Draw stress strain curve and show important poin...read more
  2. What is taxation? What are your future goals? Why fina...read more
  3. What is manufacturin...read more
How long is the Indian Railways interview process?

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

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