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1.9 Rounds average
Average Typical difficulty
88.9% Positive experience

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Engineer

Engineering

Entry Difficult Positive experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Take home Technical screen Recruiter call Background check Onsite
Interview formats
Technical Behavioral Other

BHEL conducts an All India level entrance test. If you have maintained over 65% marks throughout your academic career, you are eligible to apply. This written test has 250 questions and a time limit of 2 hours and 30 minutes. The paper includes both technical questions (from electronics, electrical, and mechanical disciplines) and aptitude questions. After this, selected candidates will be invited for an interview at various locations for the candidate's convenience, such as Mumbai, Calcutta, Delhi, or Bangalore. The company will cover transportation costs for the interview. Additional facilities like lunch and tea/coffee are also provided. Document verification was carried out before the interview. The interview panel consists of five people: two technical experts, two HR professionals, and one psychologist. They begin with general questions to help you relax, then move on to technical questions, and finally, they ask questions like why you wish to join this company and your expectations from it. The interview typically lasts for 20-30 minutes.

Confirmed questions2 questions
  • Could you explain how to measure the output voltage and current of a generator within a power plant?
  • What is your motivation for joining BHEL?
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Engineer

Engineering

Intern Average Neutral experience Accept offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Panel Offer
Interview formats
Technical Behavioral

The initial step involved shortlisting candidates based on their graduation marks. This was followed by a panel interview with four interviewers and one candidate. The interview focused on general engineering concepts and tested the candidate's ability to apply theoretical knowledge practically. They also inquired about current affairs and subjects related to the company's work. An explanation of the internship was also requested.

Confirmed questions1 question
  • What was your motivation for pursuing a career in Engineering?
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Bharat Heavy Electricals

Engineer

Engineering

Mid Difficult Positive experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Technical screen Onsite
Interview formats
Technical Behavioral

We started with a written MCQ exam, followed by a personal interview. The panel included 4 senior management members from BHEL, one of whom was from HR. The interview started with discussing my engineering scores, then moved on to my previous job history and my reasons for wanting to join BHEL.

Confirmed questions4 questions
  • Could you tell me about your academic background?
  • Can you discuss your previous work experience?
  • Do you have any technical questions for us?

Bharat Heavy Electricals Engineer Interview Questions

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Regarding power generation capacity, what was India's plan for the 2013-17 period?

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Could you explain the necessity of a condenser in a power plant?

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Could you explain how to measure the output voltage and current of a generator within a power plant?

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Can you explain the working principle of a single phase induction motor?

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Can you describe the coal flow in a thermal power plant?

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Could you list the required documents and their names for export?

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Can you explain your understanding of combined cycle power plants?

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Formats, difficulty and experience

Across all 38 Bharat Heavy Electricals interview reports.

Interview formats

Technical 45.5%
Behavioral 41.6%
Presentation 3.9%
Group 3.9%
Coding 3.9%

Interview difficulty

Easy 10.5%
Average 63.2%
Difficult 26.3%

Candidate experience

Positive 88.9%
Neutral 8.3%
Negative 2.8%