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NTPC Executive Trainee Engineer Interview Questions and Answers

Updated 26 May 2022

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

Round 1 - Group Discussion 
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Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Brief intro Questions related to signal system, Questions related to tranducers and control system

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be confident always, if you are not sure about something, tell them that you are not sure.

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Interview Questionnaire 

6 Questions

  • Q1. Design distribution system for given peak load
  • Ans. 

    Designing a distribution system for a given peak load

    • Determine the peak load and the load profile

    • Select the appropriate voltage level for the distribution system

    • Choose the type of distribution system (radial, loop, network)

    • Determine the location and size of transformers

    • Select the appropriate conductor size and type

    • Design the protection system

    • Consider the future load growth and expansion

    • Perform a cost-benefit analysis

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Transformer losses and its tests
  • Ans. 

    Transformer losses are the energy losses that occur in a transformer during its operation. Tests are conducted to measure these losses.

    • Transformer losses are categorized into two types: copper losses and iron losses.

    • Copper losses occur due to the resistance of the transformer windings and are proportional to the square of the current flowing through them.

    • Iron losses occur due to the magnetic properties of the core and ...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Final year and minor Project related Questions
  • Q4. Parallel operation of Transformer
  • Ans. 

    Parallel operation of transformers involves connecting two or more transformers with the same voltage ratio and frequency in parallel to increase the power supply capacity.

    • Parallel operation is used to increase the power supply capacity and provide redundancy.

    • Transformers must have the same voltage ratio and frequency to be connected in parallel.

    • Proper synchronization is necessary to avoid circulating currents and volt...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q5. Renewable Energy Sources
  • Q6. Power system Protection

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: In Amcat you have 5 modules.For the preparation part RS agarwal would suffice for both quant and reasoning.But you must have some prior knowledge about how tackle these problems and a week would be enough.English part is pretty basic and there is very less to prepare for it.Overall If you have prepared for CAT or any campus placement written test you could easily score pretty well in Amcat. All the non-tech modules are very easy.Now coming to the Domain module they need to be taken seriously and to be prepared well.The question asked are of basic level of Electrical Engg. and you should know all the basics of your branch Electrical.
Electrical basics of all major subjects like Machines, Power system, Network theory, Control System and EMI.
Tips: For quants. go through RS Aggarwal, be sure that you solve both the solved questions and unsolved, they will help a lot in amcat and placement interviews.
Go through indiabix.com/m4maths.com for data sufficiency and other type questions, there are abundant questions given there and good practice.
Max to max a serious week prep. is needed for AMCAT. But remember to go through your electrical basics of all major subjects like Machines, Power system, Network theory, Control System and EMI.
Duration: 155 minutes
Total Questions: 113

Round: Group Discussion
Experience: In short, the GD panel was not testing whether you know the topic well, they were tested whether you are able to present your point of view in a logical manner, whether you are interested in understanding what others feel about the same subject and are able to conduct yourself with grace in a group situation.
Tips: Read Newspaper.
Do public Speaking.
Do some Group discussions in your friends circle.
Speak relevant and logically so that it can convey to all.
Try to conclude very well.(Include all major points including yours that have been said by other people).

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: There were 2 people in the interview jury. Technical Interview was around 35 Minutes. They framed questions from my resume ,asked in detail about my third year Projects and technical questions were asked from Machines and Power System.
Tips: Interviewer can ask anything from your resume.About your summer internship, your minor and final year project.
They can ask "ANYTHING". So be thorough with your "Resume's Every Line and word", your Projects and Summer Internship.
As well as just go through all basics of major subjects like Machines, Power System, Network Theory.
Don't take pressure of interview, just assume you are sitting in a class viva.


Round: HR Interview
Experience: It was a hr cum situation based interview, in which he give me some organisational situations(Team work situations). He also asked some ethical questions. He only testing whether the candidate is fit for job or not
Tips: Your Extra curricular will gonna help you here :)
Take some time to understand the situation and then answer.
Be calm with your body language.

General Tips: Just believe in yourself :) :)
If you are getting rejections then don't frustrate. Don't give up as First attempt is learning.You will fail if you will stop trying
“It’s failure that gives you the proper perspective on success.”
- Ellen DeGeneres
Skill Tips: Be in touch with your seniors who already work in that company.
Skills: Verbal Communication Skills, Ability To Handle Situations, Technical Skill And Speaking Skill
College Name: NIT Jaipur
Motivation: TATA : the name itself
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I was interviewed in Sep 2024.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Aptitude 25 marks, reasoning 25 marks , English 25 marks and technical 25 marks & questions

Round 2 - Technical 

(7 Questions)

  • Q1. Tell me about yourself
  • Q2. What are your strengths and weakness
  • Q3. What you know about power systems
  • Ans. 

    Power systems refer to the network of electrical components used to generate, transmit, and distribute electricity.

    • Power systems consist of power generation plants, transmission lines, substations, and distribution networks.

    • They are designed to ensure a reliable supply of electricity to homes, businesses, and industries.

    • Power systems can be interconnected to form a grid, allowing for the sharing of electricity between ...

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  • Q4. What's your favourite subject
  • Ans. 

    My favorite subject is computer science because I enjoy problem-solving and creating innovative solutions.

    • I love learning about algorithms and data structures

    • I enjoy programming in languages like Java and Python

    • I find networking and cybersecurity fascinating

    • I am interested in artificial intelligence and machine learning

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  • Q5. Which laws in followed in power plants
  • Q6. State the laws of thermo dynamics
  • Ans. 

    The laws of thermodynamics are fundamental principles that govern the behavior of energy and matter in the universe.

    • First Law: Energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transferred or converted.

    • Second Law: The entropy of a closed system will never decrease over time.

    • Third Law: As temperature approaches absolute zero, the entropy of a system approaches a minimum value.

    • Examples: A car engine converting fuel into motion...

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  • Q7. You have 1 min to think and speak on topic
Round 3 - Group Discussion 

Defence technology and modern tactics to handle terrotism

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 Nov 2024. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Face to face interview
Round 2 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Second face to face interview
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Quantitative,verbal and reasoning

Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What is fuse and its benefit?
  • Q2. Explain your final year pro4
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Walk-in and was interviewed in Mar 2024. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Technical 

(8 Questions)

  • Q1. The MSEDCL Company is good,
  • Q2. Are you interested in MSEDCL Company
  • Ans. 

    Yes , because I love this company,

  • Answered Anonymously
  • Q3. The MSEDCL Company much Better or not ?
  • Ans. 

    Yes much Better company in electrical students ❣️

  • Answered Anonymously
  • Q4. Which work of MSEDCL Compan?
  • Ans. 

    MSEDCL stands for Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited.

    • MSEDCL is responsible for distributing electricity in the state of Maharashtra, India.

    • They handle power distribution, billing, and customer service for millions of consumers.

    • MSEDCL also works on infrastructure development and maintenance to ensure reliable power supply.

    • One of the key works of MSEDCL is to ensure electricity reaches even remote...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q5. Timing period of MSEDCL Company?
  • Ans. 

    The timing period of MSEDCL Company is typically from 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM.

    • MSEDCL Company operates during regular business hours

    • The timing period is from Monday to Friday

    • There may be variations in timing based on specific departments or locations

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  • Q6. Which process of join MSEDCL Company?
  • Q7. How much basis salary of MSEDCL Company?
  • Q8. Are you interested in MSEDCL Company?

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - The MSEDCL (Mahavitaran) company is good ,if you are interested in MSEDCL Company to join immediately, Thank you

Engineer Trainee Interview Questions & Answers

Hitachi Energy user image Poonam Thakur Roll no.17

posted on 23 Jul 2024

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

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Why we want to join hitachi energy
  • Q2. Are you ready to do job with confidence?
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Referral and was interviewed in Mar 2024. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Tell me about yourself
  • Ans. 

    I am a recent graduate with a degree in Mechanical Engineering, passionate about problem-solving and eager to learn and grow in the field.

    • Recent graduate with a degree in Mechanical Engineering

    • Passionate about problem-solving and critical thinking

    • Eager to learn and grow in the field

    • Experience with CAD software such as AutoCAD and SolidWorks

    • Completed internships at engineering firms to gain practical experience

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  • Q2. Why do you want to join us
  • Ans. 

    I am passionate about engineering and believe your company offers great opportunities for growth and development.

    • I am impressed by the innovative projects your company is working on

    • I admire the company's commitment to excellence and quality

    • I believe I can learn a lot and contribute effectively to the team

  • Answered by AI
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Dec 2022. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

First was Assesment which consists of 4 section quant, logical, verbal and last one technical , and duration of test was 3 hours. test difficulty level is medium. You have to be very good with aptitude and core electronics subjects in curriculum.

Round 2 - Technical 

(4 Questions)

  • Q1. Explain communication protocols, what is radio waves and microwaves, network topologies, basic network theorems , RTOS
  • Ans. 

    Explanation of communication protocols, radio waves, microwaves, network topologies, basic network theorems, and RTOS.

    • Communication protocols are a set of rules that govern the exchange of data between devices.

    • Radio waves and microwaves are types of electromagnetic waves used for wireless communication.

    • Network topologies refer to the physical or logical arrangement of devices in a network.

    • Basic network theorems include...

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  • Q2. In detail questioning on project everything from scratch it's architecture , block diagram , working etc.
  • Q3. Basic concepts from analog and digital electronics .
  • Q4. Some of the questions on Hobbies mentioned in interview, just be perfect with your resume.
Round 3 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Are you willing to relocate ? Do you have any plans for post graduation? About family background .

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for Adani Group Graduate Engineer Trainee (Get) interview:
  • Analog Electronics
  • Digital Electronics
  • Embedded Systems
  • Network theory
  • Computer Networking
Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be good with your basic electronic concepts along with subjects in your curriculum, and developed good thinking power to answer scenario based questions. Overall experience was smooth and easy , just be confident and honest with your answers.
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Hard
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Oct 2022. There were 4 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
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Round 2 - Aptitude Test 

There are 60 Questions of aptitude including 30 questions of logical reasoning and 30 quantitive aptitude

Round 3 - Group Discussion 

They gives us topic of electrical vehicle pros and cons

Round 4 - Technical 

(5 Questions)

  • Q1. Stress strain Curve in SOM
  • Ans. 

    Stress-strain curve is a graphical representation of the relationship between stress and strain in a material.

    • It shows how a material behaves under stress and how it deforms under strain.

    • It is used to determine the elastic modulus, yield strength, and ultimate strength of a material.

    • The curve has three regions: elastic, plastic, and fracture.

    • Examples of materials with different stress-strain curves include rubber, stee

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  • Q2. Iron carbon diagram from material Engineering
  • Ans. 

    Iron carbon diagram is a graphical representation of the phases of iron-carbon alloys at different temperatures and carbon concentrations.

    • The diagram shows the relationship between carbon content, temperature, and the resulting microstructure of the alloy.

    • It is used to determine the properties of steel and cast iron.

    • The diagram consists of three regions: austenite, ferrite, and cementite.

    • The eutectic point on the diagr...

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  • Q3. Project Related questions
  • Q4. Internship related questions
  • Q5. Practical Examples of Engineering in surrounding
  • Ans. 

    Engineering is all around us, from the buildings we live in to the technology we use daily.

    • The design and construction of buildings and infrastructure

    • The development of transportation systems

    • The creation of electronic devices and software

    • The design and manufacture of medical equipment

    • The development of renewable energy sources

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Do resume perfectly and read basics from each subject

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