Ministry of Railways, Government of India Interview Questions
& Process
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Ministry of Railways, Government of India
Business Analyst
Mid Average Neutral experience Decline offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Onsite
Interview formats
Technical Behavioral
The application was easy and clear. I found instructions and an application portal on the Ministry of Railways website. They have a structured interview process. It was a mix of technical railway questions and general questions about my background and experience.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- Could you answer some technical questions about railways?
- Tell me about your qualifications and experience.
Ministry of Railways, Government of India
Junior Engineer
Entry Average Negative experience Accept offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
The interview process involved identifying top performers among underperformers and performance disruptors. It also touched upon changing the promotion policy to be more scalable rather than rigid. There was a general interview about your home state and local crops, followed by a technical discussion about any engineering experience you might have.
Confirmed questions4 questions
- Can you identify the better performers among the non-performers and people who disrupt performance?
- Can you change the promotion policy and scale instead of being rigid?
- General interview about the state you hail from and what are the crops in your area.
Ministry of Railways, Government of India
Assistant Station Master
Mid Difficult Positive experience Accept offer 4 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Panel Background check
Interview formats
Technical Other
It's a lengthy process, first, they advertise the job offer with minimum qualifications, age limits, and vacancies in newspapers. Then the railway recruitment board conducts a competitive exam. Those who pass are called for an interview, followed by a psychological test and a medical exam. Successful candidates undergo 6 months of training and are then posted.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- Questions on general knowledge will be asked.
- Questions on current affairs will be asked.
- Questions on basic mathematics will be asked.
Ministry of Railways, Government of India
Mechanical Engineer
Mid Difficult Positive experience Accept offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Onsite
Interview formats
Technical Behavioral
After passing the written exam, the UPSC in Delhi conducts the interview. They'll ask you about general knowledge of Indian Railways and current events. They'll also check how much you know about mechanical engineering. Your ability to handle pressure is also something they look at.
Confirmed questions5 questions
- Tell me about the prospects and future of Indian Railways.
- What is the role of Indian Railways in nation building?
- Discuss your knowledge in Strength of Materials.
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