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IndiGrid Line Engineer Interview Questions and Answers

Updated 9 Jun 2022

IndiGrid Line Engineer Interview Experiences

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I applied via Company Website and was interviewed in Dec 2021. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. When conductor snaping what are major t & ps are required.
  • Ans. 

    Proper tension and pressure are required to prevent conductor snapping.

    • Tension must be maintained within the allowable range for the conductor.

    • Proper sagging of the conductor must be ensured.

    • The conductor must be free from any defects or damages.

    • The temperature of the conductor must be monitored to prevent overheating.

    • The conductor must be properly supported and secured.

    • The pressure on the conductor must be evenly dist...

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  • Q2. How to resolve Right of way.
  • Ans. 

    Right of way can be resolved through communication, signage, and following traffic laws.

    • Communicate with other drivers and pedestrians to establish who has the right of way

    • Use clear signage to indicate right of way, such as stop signs or yield signs

    • Follow traffic laws and regulations to ensure safe and efficient flow of traffic

    • In some cases, right of way may be determined by the type of vehicle or the direction of trav...

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Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - #company HRs are very helpful & senior level management are well .

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I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Mar 2021. There were 4 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

4 Questions

  • Q1. What are your roles in your current job
  • Ans. Explaned about my roles and responsibilities
  • Answered Anonymously
  • Q2. How do you tackle vibrations in axial fans
  • Ans. 

    To tackle vibrations in axial fans, proper balancing, alignment, and maintenance are essential.

    • Perform dynamic balancing of the fan blades to minimize vibrations.

    • Ensure proper alignment of the fan with the motor and the surrounding structure.

    • Regularly inspect and maintain the fan components to prevent wear and tear.

    • Use vibration analysis techniques to identify and address any potential issues.

    • Consider installing vibrat...

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  • Q3. What are the challenges you faced your job
  • Ans. Explained about our ID fan hydro coupling issue
  • Answered Anonymously
  • Q4. What permit system do you follow
  • Ans. 

    We follow a permit system based on the project requirements and local regulations.

    • Our permit system ensures compliance with safety standards and legal requirements.

    • We obtain permits for activities such as construction, electrical work, and hazardous material handling.

    • The specific permit requirements vary depending on the nature of the project and the location.

    • We work closely with regulatory authorities to ensure timely...

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Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Know the constraints in your answer so that interviewer not go further into particular topic

I applied via Recruitment Consulltant and was interviewed in Mar 2022. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. First your communication skill then your experience in your feild , and general questions, confidence level and your attitude

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Your qualifications and your experience Bess questions

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Other Interview
Experience: There is one round combined interview(Technical+HR)
They have mentioned very clearly what they are looking for.
In HR they asked questions based on hobbies
Tips: Since they have mentioned very clearly what they are looking for so give more importance to that things

Skill Tips: Refresh all basics but particularly Thermal engineering not entire mechanical engineering
Skills: Thermal engineering, Mechanical engineering
College Name: IIT MADRAS

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Resume Shortlist
Experience: Initial shortlisting was based on resume
Tips: A good resume ensure your selection for interview

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: There was one round Technical cum HR Interview
For technical
The questions were on basics of power systems(Undergraduate stuff) but more oriented towards PGCIL work that is related to Transformers,Generators,Transmission lines etc.
Apart from this basic knowledge of HVDC were tested.also questions were asked related to the indian powergrid like voltage levelsuse of phasor ,measurement units,Interconnection of grids, major HVDC links etc.
For HR
They asked about my hobbies,schooling etc.general HR questions ,nothing peculiar
Tips: 1.Focus on the Basics of power systems(mostly undergraduate level)
2.Also go through reports(Technical,about future plans,enquiry reports of grid collapse) which found on PGCIL website and other websites like ministry of power,CERC etc.

General Tips: One has to be very confident and relaxed
Skill Tips: They will see how your knowledge in power systems help PGCIL .so Focus on topic related to PGCIL like Generators,Transformers,Transmission lines etc.
Skills: Substation Automation, Power systems
College Name: IIT MADRAS

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. One building designed for some place like delhi later supposed to shifted to chennai then will yo do changes in the design?if yes explain

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: One round Technical cum HR interview
Typical PSU interview ,casual questions about my project and questions related to that only-Earthquake effect on structures and its design process. Richter scale and any other scale for earthquake.
Wind and Earthquake code provisions like return period in both cases, severemost Earthquake ever occured on ground.

Skill Tips: Generally Questions Asked from your project so clear the concept of project. Earthquake effect on a structure and its design process was asked.
Skills: Based on project
College Name: IIT MADRAS

I was interviewed 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 was interviewed 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 

2 Questions

  • Q1. Earthquake effects on structures and its design process. Richter scale and other scales for earthquakes
  • Ans. 

    Earthquake effects on structures and design process, including Richter scale and other scales.

    • Earthquakes can cause various effects on structures, such as shaking, ground rupture, and liquefaction.

    • The design process for structures takes into account the potential seismic forces and aims to ensure safety.

    • The Richter scale is a logarithmic scale used to measure the magnitude of an earthquake.

    • Other scales used for earthqu...

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  • Q2. A building designed for some place like Delhi, later supposed to shifted to Chennai, then will you do changes in the design? If yes explain. Would you prefer OPC or PPC for Delhi climate?

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Interview
Experience: Will be like a typical PSU interview. Technical questions especially the ones related to your projects can be expected.
Tips: Preparation: Maintain a good CGPA
Scholastic achievements
Projects done

Skill Tips: ""
College Name: IIT Madras

I was interviewed 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...

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  • 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...

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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

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