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Updated 30 Jan 2025

Top TCE Engineer Trainee Interview Questions and Answers

  • Q1. In STAAD what you have done? How you will do the reinforcement calculations?
  • Q2. What is Bending Moment, shear force, the difference between bending and buckling
  • Q3. What are the various code books used in civil engineering?
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TCE Engineer Trainee Interview Experiences

12 interviews found

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
6-8 weeks
Result
No response

I was interviewed in Dec 2024.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

It is easy for both aptitude and core subjects.

Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Most of the questions were from structural design. They also asked on geotechnical and transportation and i guess this is because i have done my internship in highway and currently doing project in geotech
Round 3 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. This was a video round with 2 questions. About yourself? How well do you fit in the company? Skills that you posses?

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - This is a pool drive so the results are announced way too late
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Jul 2024. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What are the various code books used in civil engineering?
  • Q2. Rcc and steel basic formulas and considerations.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Fill ur resume with good projects.
Maintain gpa above 8.0*
Be good at communication.
Chill out don't stress while answering. U'll get ur shot.

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

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Jul 2024. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Basic technical knowledge and aptitude

Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Favourite subject
  • Ans. 

    My favourite subject is Mechanical Engineering because I enjoy learning about the principles of mechanics and how machines work.

    • I enjoy studying topics like thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and materials science.

    • I like working on hands-on projects like designing and building machines or structures.

    • I find the problem-solving aspect of Mechanical Engineering to be challenging and rewarding.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Basic questions on that topic
Round 3 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Why TCE not IT ?
  • Ans. 

    TCE focuses on core engineering principles while IT focuses on information technology.

    • TCE involves designing, building, and maintaining physical structures and systems.

    • IT involves managing and utilizing technology for information processing and communication.

    • TCE requires knowledge of mechanics, materials, and construction techniques.

    • IT requires knowledge of programming, networking, and software development.

    • Examples: Ci...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Why not further education
  • Ans. 

    I believe gaining practical experience in a professional setting will enhance my skills more effectively than further education.

    • I value hands-on experience and believe it is more beneficial for my career growth

    • I want to apply the knowledge I have gained in a real-world setting

    • I prefer to learn through practical application rather than theoretical study

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Best of luck
Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via campus placement at Government College of Engineering, Amravati and was interviewed before Jun 2023. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Quite challenging but can solve .

Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Oops question on pillars
  • Q2. OS and windows questions.
Round 3 - Video Call 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Self introduction and why you want to join TCE
  • Q2. Managerial question -If your manager scolds or talks negative about you infront of your colleagues how will you react?

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for TCE Engineer Trainee interview:
  • OOPS
  • OS
  • DSA
Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - It was quite good experience which was in campus but my video assessment didn't even get evaluated and I was directly told that I am not selected . Maybe company don't want to take more candidates. But all was going with flow and suddenly I got rejected

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Engineer Trainee Interview Questions & Answers

user image Tanushri Meher

posted on 19 Jan 2024

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
6-8 weeks
Result
No response

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Dec 2023. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

All types of aptitude Questions Were Asked.

Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Resume Based Questions. For me it was about Networking, AWS,and core language Java.
Round 3 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Intro, Why TCE, How you overcome difficult Situation.

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

(1 Question)

  • Q1. What is oops, about projects
  • Ans. 

    OOPs stands for Object-Oriented Programming. Projects refer to practical applications of OOPs concepts.

    • OOPs is a programming paradigm that focuses on objects and their interactions.

    • It allows for the creation of reusable code and promotes modular design.

    • Projects in OOPs involve implementing real-world scenarios using classes, objects, inheritance, polymorphism, etc.

    • For example, a project could be developing a banking sy...

  • Answered by AI
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
4-6 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via campus placement at National Institute of Technology (NIT), Silchar and was interviewed in Jan 2023. There were 5 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.
View all tips
Round 2 - Aptitude Test 

Simple questions that you can solve in less then 60sec

Round 3 - Technical 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. I was from geotechnical engineering so basic and conceptual questions from geotechnical engineering.
  • Q2. Types of settlement in soil
  • Ans. 

    Types of settlement in soil include immediate settlement, primary consolidation settlement, secondary consolidation settlement, and creep settlement.

    • Immediate settlement occurs immediately after a load is applied to the soil.

    • Primary consolidation settlement happens due to the expulsion of water from the soil voids under load.

    • Secondary consolidation settlement is a slow process caused by the rearrangement of soil partic...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Types of shear failure
  • Ans. 

    Types of shear failure include ductile shear failure, brittle shear failure, and sliding shear failure.

    • Ductile shear failure occurs in materials that can undergo significant plastic deformation before failure.

    • Brittle shear failure occurs in materials that fail without significant plastic deformation.

    • Sliding shear failure occurs along a plane of weakness, such as a fault line in rock formations.

  • Answered by AI
Round 4 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. In Technical interview questions were from the branch you are and project related. Not bookish questions.
Round 5 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Simple Hr questions.

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for TCE Engineer Trainee interview:
  • Foundation engineering
  • Project
  • Earth pressure
Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - If your cgpa/cpi is good and you have performed well in technical interview then chances of selection is more.
Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
4-6 weeks
Result
No response

I was interviewed in Jan 2023.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Don’t add your photo or details such as gender, age, and address in your resume. These details do not add any value.
View all tips
Round 2 - Aptitude Test 

Normal aptitude test. Easy questions. Class 10 level questions. No need for early preparation for it. If you want to join seriously here you can surely do it.

Round 3 - Technical 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Favourite subjects? Which projects you have done in your curriculum?
  • Q2. What is Bending Moment, shear force, the difference between bending and buckling
  • Ans. 

    Bending moment is a measure of the bending effect on a beam, shear force is the force perpendicular to the beam's axis, and buckling is a sudden failure due to compression.

    • Bending moment is the algebraic sum of moments about the neutral axis of a section subjected to external loads.

    • Shear force is the force perpendicular to the beam's longitudinal axis, causing it to shear or slide.

    • Buckling is a sudden failure mode in w...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. In STAAD what you have done? How you will do the reinforcement calculations?
  • Ans. 

    In STAAD, I have experience in performing structural analysis and design. For reinforcement calculations, I use the design codes and specifications to determine the required reinforcement quantities.

    • Performed structural analysis and design using STAAD software

    • Utilized design codes and specifications to determine required reinforcement quantities

    • Considered factors such as material properties, loading conditions, and saf...

  • Answered by AI
Round 4 - HR 

(5 Questions)

  • Q1. Introduce yourself(It was also asked in technical)
  • Q2. My favourite hobby is cooking so the interviewer just discussed with me what I cook ?
  • Q3. The interviewer asked why I want to join TCE?
  • Q4. The interviewer asked about my parents
  • Q5. The interviewer was not questioning rather she was just discussing

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - All the best. Just be focused.
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I was interviewed before Jan 2024.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 
Round 2 - Technical 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Sewerage system & its design parameters, formulas
  • Ans. 

    Sewerage system design involves various parameters and formulas to ensure efficient and safe waste disposal.

    • Design parameters include flow rate, pipe size, slope, material, and depth.

    • Formulas used for sewer design include Manning's equation, Darcy-Weisbach equation, and Hazen-Williams equation.

    • Proper design parameters and formulas are crucial for preventing blockages, overflows, and environmental contamination.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. STP treatment process
  • Ans. 

    STP treatment process involves physical, chemical, and biological processes to remove pollutants from wastewater.

    • STP stands for Sewage Treatment Plant.

    • The process involves screening to remove large objects, followed by sedimentation to settle out solids.

    • Biological treatment using bacteria breaks down organic matter, and disinfection kills harmful pathogens.

    • Final effluent is discharged into water bodies or reused for ir...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Water supply & related questions
Round 3 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Tell me something which is not in your resume
  • Ans. 

    I am a self-taught guitarist and have been playing for over 10 years.

    • I started learning to play the guitar when I was in high school

    • I have performed at various local events and gatherings

    • Playing the guitar helps me relax and unwind after a long day

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Mostly questions will come from your resume but they will ask also based on what projects they doing, for example if I talk about Environmental Engineering/Water Recourses background they will ask about water and wastewater treatment process, STP ,water & sewerage system designs & other related questions
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed before May 2023. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Very good aptitude test it was

Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Why chemical engineering
  • Ans. 

    I chose chemical engineering because of my passion for understanding and manipulating chemical processes to solve real-world problems.

    • Fascination with chemistry and its applications

    • Desire to work on innovative projects in industries like pharmaceuticals, energy, and materials

    • Interest in environmental sustainability and developing cleaner processes

    • Ability to apply scientific principles to practical solutions

    • Enjoyment of

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Unit operation vs unit process
  • Ans. 

    Unit operation involves physical changes while unit process involves chemical changes in a chemical engineering context.

    • Unit operation involves physical changes like separation, filtration, etc.

    • Unit process involves chemical changes like reactions, synthesis, etc.

    • Unit operation is a single step in a process while unit process involves multiple steps.

    • Examples of unit operations include distillation, crystallization, etc...

  • Answered by AI

TCE Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in TCE Engineer Trainee interview?
TCE interview process usually has 2-3 rounds. The most common rounds in the TCE interview process are Technical, Aptitude Test and HR.
What are the top questions asked in TCE Engineer Trainee interview?

Some of the top questions asked at the TCE Engineer Trainee interview -

  1. In STAAD what you have done? How you will do the reinforcement calculatio...read more
  2. What is Bending Moment, shear force, the difference between bending and buckl...read more
  3. What are the various code books used in civil engineeri...read more

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TCE Engineer Trainee Interview Process

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