JPSC AE Interview Preparation Strategy

The weightage of the interview is very high, i.e. 200 marks, and so it plays a very important role in the final selection. The state engineering service interviews are very different from the PSU interviews in many aspects and require a totally different approach for its preparation. Going through the previous year's trends of JPSC AE interview marks, the marks in the interview vary from 50 to 160 out of 200 so a serious JPSC AE aspirant should take interview preparation very seriously and plan their preparation strategy accordingly.
Here we will discuss and see the important and key aspects that must be covered while preparing for the JPSC AE Interview.

1. Knowledge about the Jharkhand State: If you are from other state or from Jharkhand, the interview panel is looking about your knowledge of Jharkhand State, its History, Map, Topography, Important scheme and information about various tribes. So you must have to prepare about all these important aspects in brief before appearing for the interview.


2. Knowledge about various Important Schemes related to the Jharkhand State and important central government scheme related to engineering domain and any current issue.


3. Technical Knowledge related to you core domain : The technical members will ask you about the questions related to your technical domain, especially Building Materials, Soil Mechanics ,RCC basics, Strength of Materials and Highway engineering.


4. Important Construction Project in India and Jharkhand: The interview Panel is expecting you to have brief idea about the important engineering project going in the Jharkhand and India, You must also prepare about some of the recent national and international news.


5. Internship and B.tech /M.tech Project: Prepare thoroughly about your B.tech /M.tech project and internship, sometime your whole interview will revolve around this.


6. Confidence, concept, and communication is the keys. In the interview, they are not only checking your technical skills but also the confidence , your reaction to the condition and communication skills. You have to manage this well and with confidence.


7. Prepare About Yourself which includes every things from your home town to educational background and previous or any present job experience.


8. Give Mock interview as much you can: Try to give mock interviews as much as you can; this will build your confidence and improve you through constructive feedback.

FAQs related to JPSC AE Interview Preparation

Q . How many members in the interview panel?
Ans. Number of members varies from 3 to 5, and out of them one will be the Chairman.
Q. What is the interview Duration?
Ans. The interview duration may varies from 10 minutes to 25 minutes.
Q. They ask question related to Jharkhand ?
Ans. Yes, they ask lots of question from Jharkhand related to various domains current news, topography, maps and important historical event.
Q. Is they ask question from Previous Job Experience?
Ans. Yes, if you have worked previously or working currently then they will ask questions from that domain, nature of job etc.
Q. Is we have to explain the concept on Board?
Ans . No, you have to explain them on paper if asked by the panel.

Some Important Non-Technical Interview Questions

1. How many division and district in Jharkhand?


2. Where is iron found in Jharkhand?


3. Which is the largest tribe in Jharkhand?


4. Highest peak in Jharkhand?


5. Tourist place in Jharkhand?


6. Important Highway in Jharkhand?


7. Recent project works in Jharkhand?


8. Important scheme in Jharkhand?


9. Rivers in Jharkhand?


10. Expressway project in Jharkhand?


11. Freedom fighter from Jharkhand?


12. About Birsa Munda and his contribution?

Technical (Civil Engineering)

1. What are the primary differences between shallow foundations and deep foundations?


2. Can you explain the concept of soil compaction and its significance in construction?


3. Describe the process of concrete curing and why it is important.


4. What is the purpose of conducting a geotechnical investigation for a construction project?


5. How do you determine the bearing capacity of a soil?


6. Can you explain the concept of shear strength in soils and its importance in geotechnical engineering?


7. Describe the process of conducting a structural analysis for a building or bridge.


8. What are the different types of loads that a structure can experience?


9. Explain the difference between stress and strain in structural engineering.


10. What is the purpose of conducting a material testing for construction materials?


11. Can you discuss the properties and applications of different types of concrete?


12. Explain the process of designing a reinforced concrete beam.


13. What are the factors that affect the stability and slope stability analysis of a hill or embankment?


14. Can you describe the different types of retaining walls and their applications?


15. Discuss the importance of water resources management in civil engineering.


16. Explain the concept of hydrology and its role in drainage design.


17. What are the methods used for flood control and river engineering?


18. Can you explain the principles of open channel flow and the concept of hydraulic jump?


19. Discuss the different types of water supply systems used in urban areas.


20. What are the factors to consider when designing a wastewater treatment plant?


21. Explain the purpose of conducting a traffic impact study for a transportation project.


22. Discuss the different types of pavement structures and their applications.


23. Can you explain the concept of highway alignment and its significance in transportation engineering?


24. What are the factors to consider when designing a bridge?


25. Describe the process of conducting a structural inspection and assessment of a building or infrastructure.