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Steel Authority Of India Management Trainee - Technical Interview Questions and Answers

Updated 12 Sep 2020

Steel Authority Of India Management Trainee - Technical Interview Experiences

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I applied via Company Website and was interviewed before Sep 2019. There was 1 interview round.

Interview Questionnaire 

4 Questions

  • Q1. PREPARE WELL WHY DO YOU WANT TO JOIN A GOVERNMENT JOB
  • Q2. PREPARE ABOUT AUTOMATION & MODERN TECHNOLOGIES OF STEEL MAKING
  • Q3. PREPARE "TELL ME SOMETHING ABOUT YOURSELF"
  • Q4. TRY TO EXPLAIN A PROJECT WHICH YOU HAVE DONE AND HOW THAT LEARNING CAN BE APPLIED WHILE WORKING IN A STEEL PLANT

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - BE CALM HUMBLE AND TRANSPARENT.
BE STRAIGHT FORWARD AND AVOID DIPLOMACY.
INTERVIEWS ARE VERY MUCH SUPPORTIVE AND THEY LOVE HONESTY

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I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Dec 2016. There were 6 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

2 Questions

  • Q1. The difference between distillation column and absorption column. What factor decides the feasibility to use distillation column to separate two components?
  • Ans. 

    Distillation column separates components based on boiling points while absorption column separates based on solubility.

    • Distillation column separates components based on their boiling points while absorption column separates based on their solubility in a particular solvent.

    • Distillation column is used when the boiling points of the components to be separated are significantly different.

    • Absorption column is used when the...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Heat transfer rate through walls of different conductivity and of the same area of heat transfer and length
  • Ans. 

    Heat transfer rate through walls of different conductivity and of the same area of heat transfer and length

    • Heat transfer rate is directly proportional to the thermal conductivity of the material

    • Thermal conductivity is the ability of a material to conduct heat

    • Materials with high thermal conductivity transfer heat faster than those with low thermal conductivity

    • Heat transfer rate can be calculated using Fourier's law of h...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Resume Shortlist
Experience: The post was open for B. Tech Chemical Engineering.
All the people who applied were allowed to write test.

Tips: Focus on internship.

Round: Test
Experience: The test was on amacat aspiringminds.com platform.
You cannot go back to the previous question.
Quant was average and easy difficulty level and English was ok to deal with. Some word meaning questions were also there.

In chemical engineering section, most of the questions were based on basic concepts of chemical engineering. Very few questions involved calculations.
Some topics: Evaporator, McCabe-Thiele Method, Slope of q-line, Gas Manometer pressure Measurement.
Out of ~40 people applied ~16 were shortlisted for the interview process.
CGPA of the shortlisted candidate varied from ~7 - ~(<9).
Tips: Attend all questions in Chemical Engineering Section to make sure that you do correctly at least all easy questions.
Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes
Total Questions: 65

Round: Technical + HR Interview
Experience: Technical:
Most of the technical questions were based on internships (I didn't write anything about any project) that were written on the resume.
Internship 1. Heat Exchanger Analysis:
Q1. What did you do in this Heat exchanger analysis?
Q2: What type of heat exchanger were used? How many passes?
Q3. You have written effectiveness in the resume, what is it?

Internship 2. Sulphur Capture Optimization in CFBC Boilers:
Q1. What was the project? What did you do?

HR:
Tell me about yourself in brief?
Tips: Answer all question with clarity and clear understanding of your internships, use a notebook to explain.

Skills: Fit for company, its ethics
College Name: IIT Madras

I appeared for an interview in Jul 2017.

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Resume Shortlist
Experience: Ash handling system in thermal power plant operation & maintenance
Tips: Vaccum system

Skills: Engineering Basics

I appeared for an interview in Sep 2017.

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Resume Shortlist
Experience: Mechanical engineer
Tips: Strong knowledge of mechanical maintenance

Round: Group Discussion
Duration: 1 hour

Skills: Mechanical Engineering Basics

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: There were 4 sections related to quant, logical, verbal and technical. The technical part was above par especially if you are mining engineer as most of the question in technical section will be based on course of 6th & 7th semester while company visits after 5th semester.
Tips: The part of aptitude and logical is usually very simple and most of the people easily scores in these sections. As I said technical is tough. So, the main difference is due to marks you get in the verbal ability part.
Do LOD-1 of Arun Sharma and questions from Indiabix.com which will be sufficient for aptitude part. For technical, you can refer some basic notes of u/g coal, ventilation and mine legislation (for mining engineering)
Duration: 120 minutes
Total Questions: 95

Round: Group Discussion
Experience: The GD was little bit unusual as they allowed every one to put forward their points one by one and then counter the points of other if you want. It may depend on the HR guy visiting the campus.
Tips: For GD, just focus on the basics like don't be too dominant, open yourself to points put by other, do not right away take a single side in case of GD with debatable topic.

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: It was the 3rd & the last round the Personal Interview. They may have a look at the CV (as was case with me). Usually kept the questions strictly related to the technical and management aspects of mining especially focuses on your projects and papers. They also posed some genuine and general HR questions towards the end of the interview. The main focus in HR question is to find out that will you be adaptable to the remote location of the job.
Tips: Focus on your CV. Never put a false point in it. Be yourself and stay focused in whichever way you can. For me, I listen to music in any such situation and that's what I was doing half an hour before interview. Be dressed up properly as it gives you a lot of confidence boost. Prepare for some basic HR question. Make sure that you put the point where you want interviewer to focus on in the introduction in the best way possible so that interview can take a better and your preferred pathway.

General Tips: Be focused on your goals especially short-term. If you want to prepare for CAT then I would say you should say NO to internship. In case of MS, you can surely grab it. Be sure about this at the start of the 5th semester. Interact with your seniors and colleagues and based on your interest make a suitable decision for yourself.
In case you want the job in core sector then start improving the technical knowledge. Give importance to your B.Tech. project. Adapt yourself to the condition that you will get a remote location if you are a mining engineer
Skill Tips: Start focusing towards building skills from the 5th sem. Getting an intern at any company will help you improve your technical skills. Prepare for aptitude skills as a leisure activity. Form a serious group who are ready to do a GD daily. Get as much technical knowledge as you can and keep your concepts clear. Also maintain a decent GPA as the company usually prefers people with higher grades.
Skills: Technical Questions, Group Discussion Skills, Aptitude
College Name: Indian School of Mines
Motivation: I was not that sure at that time between doing MBA or to remain in the core sector, so for me there was no motivation. I was just going with the flow and BAMM!! got intern. Then i started taking real interest in the technical aspects.
PLEASE DON'T BE LIKE ME!!!
Funny Moments: During interview, I addressed my father working as Govt. Servant instead of employee. The HR wrote that point and asked me about it later after all the technical question. I was left embarrassed and giving lame excuse that it is the word we use in day-to-day language and the whole panel was laughing on me..:P
Thank GOD!! it didn't create too much negative impact

Management Trainee Interview Questions & Answers

Tata Steel user image Pravas Janmejay Parida

posted on 21 Feb 2015

Interview Questionnaire 

6 Questions

  • Q1. Tell me about yourself
  • Ans. 

    I am a motivated and hardworking individual with a passion for learning and growth.

    • I have a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

    • I have completed several internships in the marketing and sales field

    • I am proficient in Microsoft Office and have experience with CRM software

    • I am a team player and enjoy collaborating with others to achieve common goals

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Some HR questions
  • Q3. Fluids and hydraulic machines
  • Q4. Design of machines
  • Ans. 

    Design of machines involves creating efficient and effective systems that meet specific needs.

    • Identify the purpose and requirements of the machine

    • Consider the materials and components needed

    • Create a detailed design plan

    • Test and refine the design

    • Ensure safety and compliance with regulations

    • Continuously improve and update the design

  • Answered by AI
  • Q5. Strength of materials
  • Ans. 

    Strength of materials is the study of how materials resist deformation and failure under various forces and loads.

    • It involves analyzing the behavior of materials under stress and strain

    • Factors such as material composition, shape, and size are considered

    • Testing methods such as tension, compression, and bending are used to determine material properties

    • Applications include designing structures, machines, and consumer prod...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q6. IC engines

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: Questions were a bit tough. However did the questions I was sure of.
Tips: See some cat and gate preparation books.

Round: Group Discussion
Duration: 20 minutes

Round: HR Interview
Tips: Be confident while answering.

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: Could not answer all the questions, however answered the ones I knew perfectly well and tried to explain others.
Tips: If you know the answer say it. don't guess or try to manipulate, your entire interview may revolve around a single question only and at the end you'll be really frustrated.

Skills: Communication skills, Sound technical skills, Analytical, Behavioral skills
College Name: NIT ROURKELA

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Resume Shortlist
Experience: SINCE IT WAS A CAMPUS PLACMENT .. SO WHAT U NEED IZ NLY 6 GPA AND 60% CAREER WITH NO BACKLOGS.
Tips: TRY TO KEEP THE ABOVE CRITERIA AT THE TIME OF RECRUITMENT.

Round: Test
Experience: in apti and logical sections ..question were easy...formula based..speed is needed....dnt rely on others...dnt attempt lenthy questions..leave it..for last ..mark them for reviw...solve easy questions first . And in technical section .. u need ur technical knowledge clear which cant be done in 1 day..u need to study them from handbook ou whatever material ..from way back ..say 3-4 months back.
Tips: have faith on urself..dnt rely on other..keep mind cool during exam..foolow certain strategy.
Duration: 120 mins minutes
Total Questions: 120

Round: Group Discussion
Experience: ENOGH OPPURTUNITY WAS THERE FOR EVERYBODY TO SPEAK..ALL U NEED IS TO CAPITALIZE,,,,
Tips: IF POSSIBLE ..START THE GD....DONT SPEAK MUCH..ALLOW OTHER TO SPEAK..LISTEN TO EVERYONE...MAKE POINTS OUT OF THEM...DONT SHOUT..TRY TO WRAP UP....
Duration: 20 MINS minutes

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: TOUCHED EVERY IMP PARTS OF MECH.....DEEP KNOWLEDGE IS NEEDED...SUMMER TRAINING WAS VERY IMP.
Tips: DONT MAKE HR PEOPLE FOOL...THEY HAVE VAST EXPERINCE OF INTERVIW..IF U DNT KNOW THE ANSWER SAY IT ...DNT GIVE FOOLISH ANSWERS.....HAVE DEEP KNOWLEDGE ABT UR SUMMER TRAING..EVERY MINUTE DETAILS ... ITS TOUGH TO MAKE HR PEOPLE CONVINCED EASLY..U NEED TO CONVINCE THEM TO UR ANSWERS.

Round: HR Interview
Experience: I GAVE HONEST ANSWER..
Tips: GIVE HONEST ANSWER..

General Tips: BE SURE.. BE CONFIDENT..BE POSTIVE. DNT THINK OF SELECTION OR REJECTION...ONLY BE HONEST TO UR WORK.
Skill Tips: MAKE SURE U R GOOD AT CORE . IF U PREPARE FOR GATE N U HAVE GOOD COMMUNICATION SKILLS ..ITS EASY FOR U.
Skills: CORE KNOWLEDGE&#44; SPEAKING SKILLS
College Name: KIIT UNIVERSITY
Motivation: DREAM COMPANY FOR EVERY SINGLE MECHIE
Funny Moments: when hr asked why u wanted to join apart from packafe...i said ki

Management Trainee Interview Questions & Answers

Tata Steel user image TUSHAR KUMAR CHANDRA

posted on 25 Mar 2015

Interview Questionnaire 

2 Questions

  • Q1. Tell me about yourself
  • Ans. 

    I am a highly motivated individual with a passion for learning and growth.

    • I have a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

    • I have completed several internships in various industries

    • I am a quick learner and enjoy taking on new challenges

    • I am a team player and enjoy collaborating with others

    • I am proficient in Microsoft Office and have experience with project management software

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Questions were from machines (both ac and dc machines)

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: Questions were a bit tough. However as there was no negative marking, one could try his luck. In technical section more focus was given on conceptual part. In electronics section much focus was given on biasing. Various sections were there and one cannot traverse back. So questions must be handled carefully.
Tips: For technical section, concepts must be very much clear. And for numerical ability part and book of gate/cat can be of great help. For electronics part ac/dc biasing must be studied carefully.

Round: Group Discussion
Experience: Discussion should include real life examples. Also focus should be given on in-depth analysis with substances.
Tips: Should have eye contact with everyone. Voice level should be normal. Rest one can refer any standard norms of a GD.

Round: HR Interview
Tips: One should not be nervous while telling these answers

Round: Technical Interview
Tips: Clear basic doubts about machines.

General Tips: Have confidence while saying anything. This is what counts at the end of the day 'answer' with proper way to convince someone.
Skills: Analytical skills, Communicative skills
College Name: NIT ROURKELA

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: PPO- I was selected for intern after my third year. There was no cut- off for written test. So almost whole mechanical branch was present there. 120 questions were there; 30 apti and 90 tech. Apti were ok type, I rate the toughness level 7/10. But the technical part was pretty tough.
Total Questions: 120

Round: Other Interview
Experience: Out of around 110 students, 10 were shorlisted for the interview

General Tips: Interview was purely technical&#44; so I would suggest STUDY, nothing else will help. HR questions were pretty simple and I don't think they were serious about HR part. Well I was told that company has excellent policy of awarding PPOs, I was pretty happy with that.
Skill Tips: Well, I was not at all prepared. Anyways, the technical part they asked, it wouldn't have helped much even if I studied.More weightage was from thermodynamics, MOM, SOM and metal cutting.
College Name: NIT SURATHKAL

I appeared for an interview in Jun 2017.

Interview Questionnaire 

8 Questions

  • Q1. Percentage of carbon presence in cast iron
  • Ans. 

    The percentage of carbon presence in cast iron varies from 2.1% to 6.67% depending on the type of cast iron.

    • Cast iron is classified into four types based on its carbon content: white, gray, ductile, and malleable.

    • White cast iron has the highest carbon content, ranging from 2.1% to 6.67%.

    • Gray cast iron has a lower carbon content, ranging from 2.5% to 4%.

    • Ductile cast iron has a carbon content of 3.2% to 4.1%.

    • Malleable ca...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What did u mean by addendum in gears
  • Ans. 

    Addendum is the height of the tooth above the pitch circle in a gear.

    • Addendum is the distance between the pitch circle and the top of the gear tooth.

    • It is an important parameter in gear design as it affects the strength and durability of the gear.

    • The addendum can be calculated using the formula addendum = module or diametral pitch.

    • For example, in a gear with a module of 2mm, the addendum would be 2mm.

    • Addendum is the op...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Least count of varnier calipers
  • Ans. 

    The least count of vernier calipers is the smallest measurement that can be accurately read on the scale.

    • The least count is determined by the number of divisions on the main scale and the vernier scale.

    • It is calculated by dividing the smallest division on the main scale by the number of divisions on the vernier scale.

    • For example, if the smallest division on the main scale is 0.1 mm and the vernier scale has 10 division

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. Tell me something about ur company where u are working ?
  • Ans. 

    I work for a leading engineering firm specializing in designing and manufacturing industrial machinery.

    • We have a team of experienced mechanical engineers who work on various projects

    • Our company focuses on innovation and cutting-edge technology in our designs

    • We have successfully completed projects for clients in the automotive and aerospace industries

  • Answered by AI
  • Q5. Tell me your family background ?
  • Ans. 

    I come from a close-knit family with a strong emphasis on education and hard work.

    • My parents are both engineers, so I grew up with a passion for problem-solving and innovation.

    • I have two siblings, one of whom is also pursuing a career in engineering.

    • Family gatherings often involve discussions about new technologies and projects we are working on.

    • My family has always been supportive of my academic and career pursuits.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q6. Tell me something about yourself ?
  • Ans. 

    I am a passionate mechanical engineer with a strong background in designing and implementing innovative solutions.

    • Graduated with a degree in Mechanical Engineering from XYZ University

    • Completed internships at ABC Company and gained hands-on experience in CAD software

    • Led a team project to design and build a prototype for a new cooling system

    • Continuously learning and staying updated on the latest industry trends and techn

  • Answered by AI
  • Q7. Why are u join this company ?
  • Ans. 

    I am joining this company because of its reputation for innovation and commitment to employee growth.

    • Opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects

    • Strong focus on professional development

    • Positive company culture and values

    • Potential for career advancement

    • Desire to contribute to a successful team

  • Answered by AI
  • Q8. Why I hire u?
  • Ans. 

    I have a strong background in mechanical engineering with hands-on experience in designing and implementing innovative solutions.

    • Extensive knowledge in mechanical engineering principles and practices

    • Proven track record of successfully completing projects on time and within budget

    • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to think creatively

    • Experience in using CAD software for design and analysis

    • Excellent communication a...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: I hv cleared

Round: HR Interview
Experience: I was narvous and rejected.

Skills: Way Of Answering

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