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Indian Railways Section Engineer Interview Questions and Answers

Updated 26 Jul 2021

Indian Railways Section Engineer Interview Experiences

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Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. It was competitive written exam in two stages...

Interview Questionnaire 

4 Questions

  • Q1. What is the procedure for Test and Interview?
  • Q2. The written test(only) will be conducted by Railway Recruitment Board for Class III employees, but the Written test and Interview for Class II level by UPSC. The selection would strictly based on the merit...
  • Q3. No interview for Class III grade selection
  • Q4. The appointment is based on the requirement when the notification issued and subject to change due to the availability of vacancy

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Q5. What are the basics of Statistical Process Control (SPC)?

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I applied via Approached by Company and was interviewed in Sep 2022. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
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Round 2 - One-on-one 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. What's the initial and final setting time of a ideal cement mix
  • Ans. 

    The initial and final setting time of an ideal cement mix refers to the time it takes for the cement to begin to harden and fully harden, respectively.

    • The initial setting time is the time it takes for the cement to lose its plasticity and become rigid enough to resist certain pressures.

    • The final setting time is the time it takes for the cement to fully harden and achieve its maximum strength.

    • The initial setting time is...

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  • Q2. Classification of piles based on their function are use
  • Ans. 

    Piles can be classified based on their function and use.

    • Piles for supporting structures: These piles are used to support buildings, bridges, and other structures.

    • Piles for retaining walls: These piles are used to provide stability to retaining walls and prevent soil erosion.

    • Piles for foundation improvement: These piles are used to improve the load-bearing capacity of weak soils.

    • Piles for marine structures: These piles ...

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  • Q3. Clear cover to main reinforcement
  • Ans. 

    Clear cover to main reinforcement is the distance between the outer surface of concrete and the nearest surface of the reinforcement.

    • Clear cover is important to protect the reinforcement from corrosion and fire damage.

    • It is specified in the design and varies depending on the type of structure and environmental conditions.

    • For example, in a residential building, the clear cover may be around 25mm to 50mm.

    • In a marine stru...

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Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - I will always try to learn new because its my hobby
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

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

Round 1 - Group Discussion 

Projects done yet, Coding Algo

Round 2 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. DSA ALGO IN C++
  • Ans. 

    Data Structures and Algorithms in C++

    • Learn basic data structures like arrays, linked lists, stacks, queues, trees, and graphs

    • Understand sorting and searching algorithms such as bubble sort, quick sort, binary search, etc.

    • Practice solving coding problems on platforms like LeetCode or HackerRank

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Skills evaluated in this interview

I applied via Walk-in and was interviewed in Aug 2022. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Quality core tool TPM kaizen
  • Q2. 5s, MSA ,PPAP, 4M+E, 7QC TOOL

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - I m live in faridabad
Job location:-delhi ,noida ,gurugram manesar,rewari,bhiwadi ,bilaspur,dharuhera
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I appeared for an interview in May 2025, where I was asked the following questions.

  • Q1. You are project in govt approval.
  • Ans. 

    I would ensure compliance with regulations, engage stakeholders, and prepare thorough documentation for government approval.

    • Research applicable regulations and guidelines to ensure compliance.

    • Engage with local government officials early in the process to understand their requirements.

    • Prepare comprehensive documentation, including environmental impact assessments and project plans.

    • Conduct public consultations to gather ...

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  • Q2. Types of construction projects
  • Ans. 

    Construction projects can be categorized into various types based on purpose, scale, and complexity.

    • Residential: Includes single-family homes, apartments, and condominiums.

    • Commercial: Involves office buildings, shopping centers, and hotels.

    • Industrial: Comprises factories, warehouses, and power plants.

    • Infrastructure: Encompasses roads, bridges, airports, and utilities.

    • Institutional: Covers schools, hospitals, and govern...

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Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
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Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Basic Civil Engineering questions
  • Q2. What is Poisson radio?
  • Ans. 

    Poisson ratio is the ratio of lateral strain to longitudinal strain in a material subjected to stress.

    • It is a measure of the deformation of a material under stress.

    • It is denoted by the symbol 'ν' (nu).

    • It is a dimensionless quantity.

    • It is used in the calculation of the elastic modulus of a material.

    • For most materials, the Poisson ratio is between 0 and 0.5.

    • Rubber has a Poisson ratio close to 0.5, while cork has a Poisso...

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Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - revised all core paper first chapter like
All Civil Engineering Test
Soil mechanics
Som
RCC
Fluid mechanics
Bmc (Cement & Concrete)
Hydrology
Irrigation
Transportation (geometric design)
Environmental
Surveying
Steel
Are these interview questions helpful?
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
More than 8 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

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

  • Q1. What is your behaviour?skill? Civil related questions..? Education
  • Q2. What is strength of steel formula?
  • Q3. Which is "M5"grade ratio?
  • Q4. High steel concrete....?
  • Q5. Length of one steel bar?

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Civil Eng

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Sep 2020. There were 3 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

2 Questions

  • Q1. About yourself? Also personal interview.
  • Q2. Technical about plant and mechinery.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - The interviewer wanted to test both my technical skills and knowledge about plant and mechinery. It's a simple test. Have a chance to develop yourself.

Round 1 - Group Discussion 

It was general topic discussion

Round 2 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. About yourself. Educational background
  • Q2. Past experience with the previous company.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be prepared with financial basics. Learn all the accounting concept. Be flexible in working location.

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