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Coal India Engineer Interview Questions and Answers

Updated 3 Jul 2018

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Engineer Interview Questions & Answers

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posted on 3 Jul 2018

I applied via Other and was interviewed before Jul 2017. There were 3 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Why sharp corners are avoided in casting?
  • Ans. 

    Sharp corners are avoided in casting to prevent stress concentration and improve the overall strength and quality of the casting.

    • Sharp corners can lead to stress concentration, which can cause cracks or failure in the casting.

    • Rounded corners distribute stress more evenly, reducing the likelihood of defects.

    • Sharp corners can also create difficulties during the casting process, such as mold filling and solidification iss...

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Interview Preparation Tips

General Tips: It was held at Calcutta in year 1984.All the members were good and cooperative and I got selected too.But job freeze was immediately implemented and it took 1 year for final result. I received it on the day I was attending my 2 ND semester exam of M.Tech. and so preferred to join Itiltd which had posted me in Raebareli a nearer place to my locality turning out to be worst decision of my life.


Skills: Technical Questions, Technical Questions, Presentation Skills
Duration: 1-3 Months

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I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed before Aug 2021. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
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Double-check your resume for any spelling mistakes. The recruiter may consider spelling mistakes as careless behavior or poor communication skills.
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Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Power plant operations basic questions and trip condition of boiler,steam turbines and gas turbine etc.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Just be clam and say only what you knew .Don't say what you don't know

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Q4. What is neutonian fluid ? , Stages of fracture, working of engine ... read more
Q5. What is inheritance? Demonstrate it with code in any language.

I applied via Referral and was interviewed in May 2019. There were 3 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. What is neutonian fluid ? , Stages of fracture, working of engine, basic thermodynamics questions , questions from strength of material ,
  • Ans. 

    Newtonian fluid is a type of fluid that follows Newton's law of viscosity.

    • Newtonian fluid exhibits a linear relationship between shear stress and shear rate.

    • Examples of Newtonian fluids include water, air, and most oils.

    • Stages of fracture include initiation, propagation, and final failure.

    • Engine works by converting heat energy into mechanical work.

    • Basic thermodynamics questions may include concepts like the first and s...

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Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Prepare for your core subjects especially the basic one which we use to study in our 2nd and 3rd year of engineering. These will help to stand out and score better in interview.
They have conducted one hour long interview bombarding questions from core mechanical background and questions from your skills too which you have mentioned in your resume.

I applied via Referral and was interviewed before May 2021. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Genaral questions about pas work experience
Round 2 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Questions related to work were asked and personal family details were also asked
Round 3 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. About compensation and time of joining only

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be prepared about your past work experience related process & technical questions

Interview Questionnaire 

2 Questions

  • Q1. Firing order in 6 cylinder engine
  • Ans. 

    The firing order in a 6 cylinder engine refers to the sequence in which each cylinder fires.

    • The firing order is determined by the engine design and is usually specified by the manufacturer.

    • It is important to follow the correct firing order to ensure proper engine performance and minimize vibrations.

    • The firing order can be found in the engine's service manual or by contacting the manufacturer.

    • For example, a common firin...

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  • Q2. What is rpm turbo
  • Ans. 

    RPM turbo refers to the revolutions per minute of a turbocharger, which measures how fast the turbocharger's turbine is spinning.

    • RPM turbo is a measure of the speed at which a turbocharger's turbine is rotating

    • It indicates the efficiency and power output of the turbocharger

    • Higher RPM turbo values generally result in increased boost pressure and engine performance

    • For example, a turbo with an RPM turbo of 10,000 would sp...

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Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-

I appeared for an interview in Oct 2024, where I was asked the following questions.

  • Q1. How to manage in coal handling plant
  • Q2. What is pm module

Coal India HR Interview Questions

12 questions and answers

Q. What are your strengths and weaknesses?
Q. Why do you want to work at Coal India?
Q. Elaborate on your final year project.

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed in Mar 2022. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
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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.
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Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Give one example of learn from failure
  • Ans. 

    One example of learning from failure is failing to meet a project deadline and using that experience to better estimate future timelines.

    • Reflect on what went wrong and why

    • Identify areas for improvement

    • Develop a plan to address those areas

    • Apply the lessons learned to future projects

    • Communicate the lessons learned to team members

    • Example: Failing to deliver a project on time due to poor communication with stakeholders. Th...

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Round 3 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. How will you manage work load in job
  • Ans. 

    I will prioritize tasks, delegate when necessary, and communicate with my team to ensure efficient workload management.

    • Create a to-do list and prioritize tasks based on urgency and importance

    • Delegate tasks to team members based on their strengths and workload

    • Communicate with team members to ensure everyone is on the same page and workload is evenly distributed

    • Take breaks and practice self-care to avoid burnout

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Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for Hindalco Industries Senior Engineer interview:
  • Technical Skills
Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Keep track you applied job, search relevant job
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Interview experience
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Difficulty level
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Process Duration
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I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed before Aug 2023. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What is your current ctc
  • Q2. Reason for job change

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Best company to choose for career growth
Interview experience
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Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
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I applied via Referral

Round 1 - Group Discussion 

About corruption and its impact on educational feild

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - On the other side explaining corruption is not their in field arguments were less, hence the focus on such pplwho chose that was more and interative
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.
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Round 2 - Aptitude Test 

Basic aptitude test with time limit

Round 3 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Basically questions about the trade about you are working or knowledge of job and experience , the job in the field of interest is very important
  • Q2. Ask about educational qualification and any achievements

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Stay focused and keep your goals clear to get the final round

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