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Updated 19 Jan 2025

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

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

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

The first round included reasoning ability, verbal ability, and aptitude tests.

Round 2 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What is your basic introduction, and what are your thoughts on computer networking questions?
  • Q2. What are Computer networks protocols. and server hardware questions

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for NTPC Server Administrator interview:
  • Computer Networking
Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - I advise job seekers to prepare for HR questions as well as questions related to core subjects.

Server Administrator Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. What are the things you know in server administration and what would be day to day activities. That's all they won't ask any technical questions from server related.
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Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Aug 2024. There were 4 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Aptitude test its very nice test for job test class test

Round 2 - Aptitude Test 

Aptitude test its nice attitude test job test class test work test

Round 3 - Assignment 

Assignment test is the one topic and only one subject assignment test

Round 4 - Technical 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. NTPC company have a water
  • Q2. Material coal chamber
  • Q3. Water cycle water supply

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Job have a company ist traning experience and benefits for company

Junior Mechanical Engineer Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. How to improve cycle time and how to do rejection control
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Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Company Website

Round 1 - Technical 

(4 Questions)

  • Q1. Power plant related
  • Q2. Theory of machine
  • Ans. 

    Theory of machine is a branch of engineering that deals with the study of machines and their mechanisms.

    • Theory of machine focuses on understanding the principles behind the operation of machines.

    • It involves studying the design, construction, and operation of machines.

    • Examples include studying the movement of gears in a gearbox or the operation of a piston in an engine.

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  • Q3. Function of PA fan
  • Ans. 

    PA fan stands for Primary Air fan, which is used in power plants to supply air for combustion in the boiler.

    • Supplies primary air for combustion in the boiler

    • Helps in maintaining proper air-fuel ratio for efficient combustion

    • Assists in controlling the temperature and pressure inside the boiler

    • Improves the overall efficiency of the boiler

    • Examples: FD fan in a power plant

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  • Q4. ID fan and pa fan difference
  • Ans. 

    ID fan is used to control the draft in the furnace while PA fan is used to supply combustion air to the furnace.

    • ID fan is located at the outlet of the furnace while PA fan is located at the inlet of the furnace.

    • ID fan helps in maintaining negative pressure inside the furnace while PA fan helps in supplying air for combustion.

    • ID fan is used to extract flue gases from the furnace while PA fan is used to supply primary an...

  • Answered by AI

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Q1. What is the circuit breaker.circuit breaker protect by short circuit
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Leading Fireman Interview Questions & Answers

user image HAIVAN GAMING

posted on 8 Dec 2024

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - HR 

(5 Questions)

  • Q1. How many types of exchangers are there?
  • Ans. 

    Heat exchangers are devices used to transfer heat between two or more fluids, without mixing them together.

    • Shell and tube heat exchanger

    • Plate heat exchanger

    • Double pipe heat exchanger

    • Finned tube heat exchanger

    • Spiral heat exchanger

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  • Q2. What is preeming called?
  • Ans. 

    Preeming is called grooming in the fire service.

    • Preeming is the act of cleaning and maintaining equipment in the fire service.

    • Grooming ensures that all equipment is in proper working order and ready for use during emergencies.

    • Examples of grooming tasks include cleaning and inspecting hoses, nozzles, and other firefighting gear.

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  • Q3. How many types of hydrants are there?
  • Ans. 

    Different types of hydrants include wet barrel hydrants, dry barrel hydrants, and post hydrants.

    • Wet barrel hydrants are commonly used in warmer climates and have the valve at the top of the hydrant.

    • Dry barrel hydrants are typically used in colder climates and have the valve at the bottom of the hydrant to prevent freezing.

    • Post hydrants are mounted on a post above ground level and are often used in rural areas or parks.

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  • Q4. How many types of couplings are there?
  • Ans. 

    Different types of couplings include rigid, flexible, sleeve, and clamp couplings.

    • Rigid couplings do not allow for any misalignment between shafts

    • Flexible couplings can accommodate slight misalignments and vibrations

    • Sleeve couplings are simple and inexpensive, but not suitable for high torque applications

    • Clamp couplings use screws or clamps to secure the connection between shafts

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  • Q5. How many types of hose are there?
  • Ans. 

    Different types of hoses used in firefighting include attack hoses, supply hoses, and booster hoses.

    • Attack hoses are used to deliver water or foam to extinguish fires.

    • Supply hoses are used to bring water from a water source to the fire scene.

    • Booster hoses are smaller in diameter and used for small fires or for mop-up operations.

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Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Have complete information about fire

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Store Manager Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 20 Mar 2024

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

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

Round 1 - Technical 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. About store management
  • Q2. Any thing about store management
  • Ans. 

    Store management involves overseeing daily operations, staff management, inventory control, and customer service.

    • Daily operations include opening and closing procedures, ensuring cleanliness and organization, and monitoring sales.

    • Staff management involves hiring, training, scheduling, and performance evaluations.

    • Inventory control includes ordering products, managing stock levels, and conducting regular audits.

    • Customer ...

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  • Q3. I am one of those who work with great confidence, and I am proud that my presentation will not cause any harm to the company.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - I would only say this to the job seekers, work hard and play your important role in your objective and company's responsibility. I promise you that success will touch your feet.

Store Manager Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. If ebita is down, what is basic plans, stores conversion is down, IPCm, ATS, DOWN. ---MY ANSWER IS TO GET BASIC RIGHT, REST ALL THE KPI WILL BE FULL FILLED AUTOMATICALLY. Staff to staff marking is very much important and understand your tea... read more
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Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected
Round 1 - Technical 

(8 Questions)

  • Q1. Power plant system
  • Q2. Power fector ,current,voltage related
  • Q3. PowerX'mer,Generator,steam turbin
  • Q4. Power transnission,,HVDC transmmision
  • Q5. Role of safety man &machine
  • Ans. 

    The safety man and machine play crucial roles in ensuring the safety of power plant operations.

    • The safety man is responsible for implementing safety protocols and procedures in the power plant.

    • They conduct regular safety inspections and audits to identify potential hazards and ensure compliance with safety regulations.

    • The safety man also trains and educates plant personnel on safety practices and emergency procedures.

    • T...

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  • Q6. Best precticed & addopt quality concept
  • Q7. How can make own productive
  • Ans. 

    To make oneself productive, one can prioritize tasks, set goals, manage time effectively, seek continuous learning, and maintain a healthy work-life balance.

    • Prioritize tasks based on importance and urgency

    • Set specific, measurable, attainable, relevant, and time-bound (SMART) goals

    • Manage time effectively by creating schedules and avoiding procrastination

    • Seek continuous learning through professional development and stayi...

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  • Q8. Custmer focus,sustaible product
Round 2 - Aptitude Test 

Project report,monitering procces time to time make scedule preventive maintanance,safety first

Power Plant Engineer Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. Boiler cold start-up and shutdown process & types of emergencies in your experience, specific energy consumption, efficiency of boiler, coal size, GCV, What is 5S? How it is implemented in your company explain
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Summer Intern Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 21 Jul 2024

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-

I applied via Campus Placement

Round 1 - Group Discussion 

Topic was Women in power sectors

Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Give your brief intro
  • Q2. What is thermal plant?
  • Ans. 

    A thermal plant is a power station that generates electricity by converting heat energy into electrical energy.

    • Thermal plants use fuel such as coal, natural gas, or oil to heat water and produce steam.

    • The steam then drives a turbine connected to a generator, which produces electricity.

    • Examples of thermal plants include coal-fired power plants and gas-fired power plants.

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Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be confident

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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Executive Officer interview

user image J Chemistry

posted on 4 Apr 2022

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(5 Questions)

  • Q1. Why you join ntpc
  • Q2. What are your background
  • Q3. Education journey
  • Q4. Technical skill and knowledge
  • Q5. Management skill and experience

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Good

Senior Assistant Engineer Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. What is the difference between positive and negative feedback in amplifiers?
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Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I was interviewed in Jul 2024.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

About H2 plant operation

Round 2 - Group Discussion 

H2 plant operator safety

Plant Operator Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. which standards process handling of centrifugal pump?
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NTPC Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in NTPC interview?
NTPC interview process usually has 1-2 rounds. The most common rounds in the NTPC interview process are Technical, Resume Shortlist and Aptitude Test.
What are the top questions asked in NTPC interview?

Some of the top questions asked at the NTPC interview -

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How long is the NTPC interview process?

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

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