Tips & sample Format of an IES-Interview.
We congratulate all students who qualify ESE-2014 written examination, So the next stage is Personality Test i.e. Interview Test. You are supposed to prepare your interview as per the need and format of ES examination. They are looking for a profession who can handle reputed departments of Govt. of India with their good technical & managerial skills. So prepare your interview keeping in mind what you have mentioned into DAF form.
Here, we will guide you for Interview with a team of ES with Individual sessions.
Engineering-Services Interview consists of four stages;
Prepare Personal & Hr based questions: (these answers explore your Personal merits like, How you communicate and convey. These simply reflects your nature, potentials & qualities)
Job profile ( if working) :(
it shows how you take your professional front like learning abilities, expertise, team handling abilities .....)
Technical Knowledge : ( these answers help interviewer to decide your depth of learning abilities and eagerness to share out the knowledge)
Current Affairs & major Issues : ( such answer is important to decide how better your are up-to-date with day to day happening and what kind of opinion you have)
Question. Introduce yourself / Give your personal introduction.
Ans. Sir, my name is XYZ. I belong to XXX. I have completed my secondary and senior secondary schooling in (City) under ABC board. I completed my B.Tech from XYZ institute in 20XX. Since my graduation I have been preparing for various competitive examinations including engineering services. My hobbies include XXX & YYYY.
Tips for Hobbies
When you talk about your hobbies and interests in a job interview, don't lie to or mislead the interviewer. Rather, carefully choose what you say and base responses on what you think the interviewer wants to know about you. Share a mix of interests that demonstrates the skills related to the position. share hobbies that show both your organizational skills as well as your care giving skills.
I have completed (one/two) projects during college.
Brief info. about college project.
Besides, I have undergone summer training programme at XYZ where I learnt about ABCD... and this generated an interest towards my branch in Engineering. My favourite subjects are A, B, C, ........
I am optimistic and industrious by nature. I am curious minded and willing to learn new and exciting skills.
My short-term goal is responsible employment and long-term goal is satisfactory service to the nation.
Question. Why you want to become ESE?
Ans. Sir, three reasons why I want to be an ES officer.
Firstly, it presents me with a wonderful opportunity to work in the best way I can and also concurs with my long-term goals.
Secondly, career prospects are bright. Growth is good and the work itself is multi-faceted encompassing techno-managerial aspects as well.
Last but not the least; it will give me pride to be a part of the nation building process.
These are the reasons why I am so specific about ESE.
Question: What are the qualities of a good technocrat?
Ans. 1) Articulate and inspiring nature.
2) Assemble a team
3) Knowledge utility factor
4) Getting the best out of the colleagues
5) Confidence and commitment toward jobs
Question. Why you should be selected?
Ans. Sir, I deem myself to be competent for this job because
I want to leverage my technical skills and other strengths for development of nation and welfare of society and hence, I think I should be given a chance to do that.
I have interest and dedication towards the profile being offered.
Question: Why not others waiting outside?
Ans With all respect, I AM NOT SURE ABOUT THEM but I am sure about myself.
Question.What are your strengths and weaknesses? And how do you know? What are the parameters to assess one's strength and weakness?
Ans. Sir over the time I have recognised some of my strengths as:
I am result-oriented and believe in team spirit.
I learn things faster.
I am articulate.
I do not trust without verifying.
I am sure that my strengths will be of some use to the job I am applying for.
On the other hand, I assume following to be my weaknesses.
I am a little careless about personal belongings.
I used to be more assertive than usual. But it has reduced since I have started pursuing my hobby of spoof writing.
I know these are my strengths and weaknesses because either I have been told so by others whom I value and some are felt by me in that way.
The parameters that can be used for assessing strengths and weaknesses are: Relevance, consistency and confidence.
Q5. Why have you filled Railways as your 1st and 2nd choice?
Railways is my first choice because it is the biggest department of GoI and job is diversified. There is ample scope for modernisation in the coming years. Career growth aspects are better and working for railways is a proud feeling.
Apart from this you Must know 1. Rail Budget 2. Recent changes in railways 3. Railway signalling basic
4. Railways major coach factories 5. Railways zone...etc......
If you had given other options(deppt.) as your first choice, do gather some info. About their projects, working areas, recent changes and good factors that relates your knowledge
What is difference between Indian and German railways?
Ans. Indian railways have three gauges: Broad (1.676 m.), Meter (1 m.) and narrow (0.762 m. Or 0.61m.)
Europeans have standard gauges (1.435 m.). DMRC uses standard gauges.
Why ITS is 1st your choice?
ITS : I.T.S is my first choice due to my interest in mobile technology and because I see this sector growing by leaps and bounds in the times to come. This sector has become the hotspot of recent technological developments. With advent of technologies like 3G, 4G and ubiquity of smartphones, I think the best phase is yet to come. I believe that this is one technology which can really connect people and thus, help us in accomplishing some key targets. For example e-governance, reduction in crime rates, accountability and others.
Q6. Why then XYZ Deppt. as last option?
Ans. It is not that I am hostile to them. If selected I will consider joining them. But compared to the other options, XYZ Deppt. has certain disadvantages. They place in remote areas and thus, social life will be almost non-existent. Since I am the responsible son/daughter of my parents, so I would want to be their support.
Counter Question: Why did you choose Branch (ECE/EE/ME/CE)?
Ans. Sir, I have had an interest in my Branch since my school days. I always wondered how devices / equipments work and how difficult our lives would have been in their absence. Plus, Branch is a technological hotspot where I see a lot of potential in the times ahead. I think it can help achieve some key targets like ( Social development, +high living standards+...other benefits you can add here).
Major benefits of Engineering
1. Job Satisfaction
It's important to find a career that you enjoy. After all, you'll probably be spending eight hours or more a day. Engineering can provide a satisfying field of work.
2. Variety of Career Opportunities
an engineering degree offers a wide range of career possibilities. But the majority of today's college graduates will have more than one career during their work life, and engineering can provide a strong foundation for almost any one of them.
3. Challenging Work
There is no shortage of challenging problems in engineering. There is no single answer, no answer in the back of the book, no professor to tell you that you are right or wrong. You must devise a solution and persuade others that your solution is the best one.
4. Intellectual Development
An engineering education will exercise your brain, developing your ability to think logically and to solve problems. These are skills that will be valuable throughout your life—and not only when you are solving engineering problems.
5. Potential to Benefit Society
As an engineer, you can choose to work on projects that benefit society, such as cleaning up the environment, developing prosthetic aids for disabled persons, developing clean and efficient transportation systems, finding new sources of energy, alleviating the world's hunger problems, and increasing the standard of living in underdeveloped countries.
6. Financial Security
Engineering is a lucrative career. Engineering graduates receive the highest starting salary of any discipline.
7. Prestige
Engineers help sustain our nation's international competitiveness, maintain our standard of living, ensure a strong national security, and protect public safety. As a member of such a respected profession, you will receive a high amount of prestige.
8. Professional Environment
As an engineer, you will work in a professional environment in which you will be treated with respect, have a certain amount of freedom in choosing your work, and have the opportunity to learn and grow through both on-the-job training and formal training.
9. Creative Thinking
Engineering is by its very nature a creative profession. Because we are in a time of rapid social and technological changes, the need for engineers to think creatively is greater now than ever before. If you like to question, explore, invent, discover, and create, then engineering could be the ideal profession for you.
Question: What is a gazetted officer? What is Group A service?
An officer, who has been appointed under the seal of the governor of the state or President of India, requires to be listed in the Indian Gazette or the State Government Gazette is considered a Gazetted officer. They have the power to verify documents for academic or immigration purposes. More responsibilities and authority is vested but no difference in salary. Following are the groups:
Group A or Class 1 (Gazetted)
Group B or Class 2 (Gazetted and Non-Gazetted)
Group C or Class 3 (Non-Gazetted)
Group D or Class 4 (Non-Gazetted)
But after 6th pay commission, Class 3 and 4 have been merged.
But in states still we have 4 classes.
Question. Why not private sector or PSU's?
Ans. Sir for me there is not much of a difference between private sector and PSU's. Any job where I can apply my technical knowledge and qualities will be deemed fit by me. So far I have not tried for private sector (except in college but their written exam consisted of IT questions) because mostly they need software professionals and they do not fit in my plans as of now. But I have tried in some PSU's but could not make it through.
Question: What have you learnt from your mother and father?
Ans. A child's learning process is initiated by parents. I have learnt self-respect and leadership from father. And compassion and responsibility from my mother.
Question. What are your favourite subjects?
Ans: Always offer your favourite subjects to continue technical discussion.
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Wishing you all the Best!!!
Team : Engineers Institute of India
