Professional Documents
Culture Documents
IES/GATE/PSU Helpline
Category Archives: Interview TIPS by IES/ESE
Toppers
Some Imp URLS for Interview
07 Wednesday Jan 2015
POSTED BY IES HELPLINE BY ASHISH AND ANKUR IN ANKUR GUPTA IES 2012 AIR 22 (E&T), INTERVIEW TIPS BY
IES/ESE TOPPERS
≈ 1 COMMENT
These are some Imp Urls from u ll get information of Indian Railways Services , Indian Telecom
Services , and for Civil and Electrical Engineering:
For Indian Railways (common to all four Branches ):
http://mrunal.org/2013/05/economic‑survey‑ch10‑part‑5‑of‑5‑railways‑anubhuti‑spart‑project‑
unigauge‑budget‑world‑heritage.html
http://mrunal.org/2013/01/economy‑dedicated‑freight‑corridors‑dfc‑high‑speed‑rail‑corridors‑rail‑
tariff‑regulatory‑authority‑issues‑challanges‑reforms‑indian‑railways.html
http://mrunal.org/2014/08/economic‑survey‑ch11‑ppp‑reforms‑3p‑india‑highway‑nhai‑industrial‑
corridors‑dmic‑dfc‑diamond‑quadrilateral.html
http://mrunal.org/2014/08/economic‑survey‑ch11‑railway‑budget‑infrastructure‑tariff‑authority‑
biodiesel‑biotoilets‑fdi.html
For Indian Telecom Service :
http://mrunal.org/2013/05/economic‑survey‑ch10‑part‑2‑of‑5‑telecommunication‑and‑it‑e‑nayana‑
boss‑sameer‑nixi.html
http://mrunal.org/2012/11/economy‑2g‑scam‑spectrum‑refarming‑sistema‑controversy‑allocation‑
of‑natural‑resources‑explained.html
https://ieshelpline.wordpress.com/category/interviewtipsbyiesesetoppers/ 1/7
3/2/2015 Interview TIPS by IES/ESE Toppers | IES/GATE/PSU Helpline
For Civil Engineering:
http://mrunal.org/2013/05/economic‑survey‑ch10‑part‑3‑of‑5‑services‑road‑transport‑shipping‑
aviation‑sethusamudram‑fans‑greenfield‑airports.html
For Electrical Engineering :
http://mrunal.org/2013/05/economic‑survey‑ch11‑infrastructure‑part‑2‑of‑2‑electricity‑renewable‑
energy‑bagasse‑cogeneration.html
Justify your service preferences in IES interview
11 Thursday Dec 2014
POSTED BY IES HELPLINE BY ASHISH AND ANKUR IN INTERVIEW TIPS BY IES/ESE TOPPERS, KUNAL SRIVASTAVA
(AIR 1 IES 2012, AIR 44 GATE 2013) (E&T)
≈ LEAVE A COMMENT
One of the most commonly asked questions in IES interview is regarding your service
preferences, especially first and last. The panel wants you to answer diplomatically with a clear
future in mind. So:
Q.How to justify railways as your first choice?
A. Sir, I have filled choices after seeking much advice and thoughts. I have exercised choices
depending on my priorities and long term goals. Railways is my first choice because it is a matter
of prestige to work in the biggest department of the government and the lifeline of the nation.
People identify Engineering Servies with Railways and it is a department with personnel from
diversified and elite services.Also there is ample scope of modernisation. Recently there is much
thrust on introducing new technologies and with projects like Diamond quadrilateral and bullet
trains, so I see a very satisfying career full of challenges and opportunities.
(But be ready to be asked on Railways history, current affairs on railways, etc.)
For ECE:
Q. Why is ITS your first choice?
A. Sir, I have exercised my choices after much consultation and thoughts and weighing different
options. I have chosen ITS as first preference because of my interest in mobile technology and I
believe that Indian Telecom market will grow by leaps and bounds in times to come. With advent
https://ieshelpline.wordpress.com/category/interviewtipsbyiesesetoppers/ 2/7
3/2/2015 Interview TIPS by IES/ESE Toppers | IES/GATE/PSU Helpline
of technologies like 3G, 4G and ubiquity of smartphones, I think the best phase is yet to come.
Besides, cellular services help us really connect people on various levels and is a key driver of
economic growth. It can help government achieve some key targets like e‑governance.
(Be ready to be asked on technicalities of 3G, 4G, internet, broadband, BSNL, etc..)
Q. Why is service X your last?
( They want you to not criticize X but answer politely)
A. Sir, I exercised choices eclectically. I have already chosen Engineering services as my career and
the list indicates only a realtive order of my preferences. I am not averse to joining service X. If I
am selected, I will consider joining it.
If you have any queries regarding IES INTERVIEW, you can post on our fb group
https://www.facebook.com/groups/ASHISH2387/%5D
‑Kunal Srivastava
Rank 1 ESE 2012
Rank 44 GATE 2013
Regarding Hobbies in DAF IES Interview
11 Thursday Dec 2014
POSTED BY IES HELPLINE BY ASHISH AND ANKUR IN INTERVIEW TIPS BY IES/ESE TOPPERS, KUNAL SRIVASTAVA
(AIR 1 IES 2012, AIR 44 GATE 2013) (E&T)
≈ LEAVE A COMMENT
Regarding page on hobbies, medals, etc.
(A) Particulars of prizes,medals scholarships,etc.
Here mention any sports, debates, event awards won in school or college. If no such
achievement( like me), you can also mention any exam rank. Like in 10th,12th Board, IIT JEE or
AIEEE, GATE, etc. I had mentioned AIEEE and GATE.
(B) Team/Games/Sports/N.C.C. /Hitchhiking/Mountaineering etc.
Here any sports only in school, college or appropriate level. Mention even if you HAVEN’T won
any awards. Like I had mentioned LAN Computer Gaming.
https://ieshelpline.wordpress.com/category/interviewtipsbyiesesetoppers/ 3/7
3/2/2015 Interview TIPS by IES/ESE Toppers | IES/GATE/PSU Helpline
(C) Position(s) of distinction Leadership held in School/College
Here mention if any event organizer, team leader, etc. I had mentioned Organizer of college
technical event.
(D) Other extra curricular activities and interests (Such as hobbies etc.)
This section is MUST. Fill up atleast 2 entries not more than 3. Please keep these points:
1) Hobbies should NOT be absurd like sleeping, eating..
2) If hobbies can be performed at the spot, like singing, sketching, etc, BE READY TO PERFORM
in front of the panel
3) Prepare current affairs questions on your hobbies. Like for Chess, match between Carlsen and
Anand.
4) Thoroughly reserach your hobbies and prepare expected questions and revise.
5) Do not lie about your hobbies.
6) Don’t mention any CONTROVERSIAL hobbies like politics, etc. where arguments can occur.
7) And lastly if you have so far no hobbies (Like ME), mention easy hobbies. I had mentioned
hobbies of Solving Sudoku, Watching English and Hindi movies and writing spoof articles. None
if these can be performed on the spot neither much of current affairs.
Do not leave any thing blank on this page. This is the summary of your life so far and it gives first
impression, and may be last, of you to the panel.
Regarding IES interview
11 Thursday Dec 2014
POSTED BY IES HELPLINE BY ASHISH AND ANKUR IN INTERVIEW TIPS BY IES/ESE TOPPERS, KUNAL SRIVASTAVA
(AIR 1 IES 2012, AIR 44 GATE 2013) (E&T)
≈ LEAVE A COMMENT
Regarding ESE Interview:
Congrats to all who are selected. For your reference you can read:
Some common questions you MUST prepare though not asked frequently
https://ieshelpline.wordpress.com/category/interviewtipsbyiesesetoppers/ 4/7
3/2/2015 Interview TIPS by IES/ESE Toppers | IES/GATE/PSU Helpline
1. Introduce yourself.
2. Why do you to be an IES?
3. Why should you be selected?
4. What are your strengths and weaknesses?
5. Why have you chosen X as your 1st service preference and Y as your last?
6.. What are your hobbies and why? What are the practical applications of your hobbies? What is
the difference between hobby and interest? Why don’t you make one of your hobbies as your
profession?
7. Why is a drop of marks in your B.Tech? Tell me some experiences of your college life.
8. What will you do if not selected this time? Why don’t you go for Civil Services right away? If
you are selected in IES, will you still go for Civil services?
9. What are your favourite subjects? What is your current work profile and do you like it?
10. Miscellaneous questions like what have you learnt from your parents, what will you do your
first salary, will you prefer job first or marriage first, where do you see yourself in 5 years
,meaning of your name, significance of your birthdate and the day of your interview, your roll
number, latest news of that day….
While answering these , keep in mind following points :
1. Be dressed formally and look fresh and presentable. Politely ask to enter the room, walk upto
the panel, wish woman first and then male members. Wait for them to ask you to seat.
2. Do not criticize your past college, school or job. But at the same time, highlight good points of
IES.
3. Do not answer when you do not know. Politely say that you don’t know.
4. But if you want to guess, ask for their permission. But do not guess much.
5. While answering maintain eye contact with the panel. Sit straight, do not sit cross – legged and
avoid hand movements.
6. Do not disrespect panel and do not argue. But be confident on what you say. Maintain a polite
smile on your face.
7. Prepare every word you have written in your DAF.
Regarding service preference.
Service in railways is hectic, placements initially in rural areas but best in terms of facility and
https://ieshelpline.wordpress.com/category/interviewtipsbyiesesetoppers/ 5/7
3/2/2015 Interview TIPS by IES/ESE Toppers | IES/GATE/PSU Helpline
Service in railways is hectic, placements initially in rural areas but best in terms of facility and
long term career. If you want to settle in IES only, then choose railways. ( The Railway Stores
service is non technical ). If you want to prepare further and wanta less hectic jo, choose others
like ITS or WPC in ECE.
Ask respective group admins for more details on service preferences.
ECE Admin: Ankur Gupta Ashish Choudhary Rohit Jain
EE Admin: Sachin Goyal
CIVIL Admin: Ankit Sharma
Please do give 2 or 3 mock interviews.
Prepare questions of recent issues and technical developments.
Some past years interview experiences from our blog https://ieshelpline.wordpress.com
Electronics:
https://ieshelpline.wordpress.com/2014/01/17/vivian‑marandi‑ese‑2012‑ece‑interview/
https://ieshelpline.wordpress.com/2014/01/16/ashish‑panda‑ece‑2013‑interview/
https://ieshelpline.wordpress.com/2014/01/16/rajesh‑kumar‑ese‑2013‑interview‑ece/
https://ieshelpline.wordpress.com/2014/01/16/navneet‑sinha‑ese‑2013‑interview‑ece/
https://ieshelpline.wordpress.com/2014/01/16/ashish‑ese‑2012‑interview‑ece/
https://ieshelpline.wordpress.com/2014/01/16/kunal‑srivastava‑eceese‑2012‑topper‑interview/
https://ieshelpline.wordpress.com/2014/01/16/praveen‑kumar‑ese‑2013‑interview‑ece/
https://ieshelpline.wordpress.com/2014/01/16/praveen‑saroha‑ese‑2013‑interview‑ece/
https://ieshelpline.wordpress.com/2014/01/16/nitin‑deshwal‑ese‑2013‑interview‑ece/
https://ieshelpline.wordpress.com/2014/01/16/vivek‑agrawal‑ese‑2013‑interview‑ece/
Mechanical Engineering
https://ieshelpline.wordpress.com/2014/01/16/sunil‑yadav‑ese‑2013‑interview‑mechanical/
https://ieshelpline.wordpress.com/2014/01/16/ravi‑teja‑ese‑2013‑interview‑mechanical/
https://ieshelpline.wordpress.com/2014/05/04/shubham‑pandey‑ese‑2013‑intervirew‑mechanical‑
engineering/
https://ieshelpline.wordpress.com/category/interviewtipsbyiesesetoppers/ 6/7
3/2/2015 Interview TIPS by IES/ESE Toppers | IES/GATE/PSU Helpline
https://ieshelpline.wordpress.com/2014/01/16/sunil‑yadav‑ese‑2013‑interview‑mechanical/
https://ieshelpline.wordpress.com/2014/01/16/ranjak‑agarwal‑ese‑2013‑mechanical/
Electrical Engineering
https://ieshelpline.wordpress.com/2014/01/16/charu‑tiwari‑ese‑2013‑interview‑electrical/
Civil Engineering
https://ieshelpline.wordpress.com/2014/01/16/rajeshwar‑kushwaha‑civil‑ese‑2013/
And last thing : Since you got all this information without much effort due to contribution from
past candidates so in return you are also requested to upload your experience here in this group
after interview. It will surely help next year’s aspirants. And specially the future toppers and
successful candidates, if you are reading this then please do share your strategies an experiences.
All the best.
‑Kunal Srivastava
Rank 1 ESE 2012
Rank 44 GATE 2013
Blog at WordPress.com. The Chateau Theme.
Follow
Follow “IES/GATE/PSU Helpline”
Build a website with WordPress.com
https://ieshelpline.wordpress.com/category/interviewtipsbyiesesetoppers/ 7/7