National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO) is a Schedule ‘A’ Navratna CPSE established on 7th January, 1981 having its registered office at Bhubaneswar. It is one of the largest integrated Bauxite-Alumina-Aluminium- Power Complex in the Country. At present, Government of India holds 51.28% of paid-up equity capital. The Company has been operating its captive Panchpatmali Bauxite Mines for the pit head Alumina refinery at Damanjodi, in the District of Koraput in Odisha and Aluminium Smelter & Captive Power Plant at Angul. As a part of green initiative, NALCO has installed 198 MW Wind Power Plants at various locations in India and 850 kWp roof top Solar Power Plants at its premises to join hands for carbon neutrality. From the days of first commercial operation since 1987 the Company has continuously earned profits for last 36 years. NALCO is one of the leading foreign exchange earning CPSEs of the Country. The Company continues to retain its position of lowest cost producer in Bauxite and Alumina production in the World in 2022.
The Company, while climbing the ladder of success has strived hard to play a significant role in the socio-economic development in its operational areas through empathetic CSR activities. Rehabilitation of displaced families, employment, income generation, health care and sanitation of local people, education & skill development, providing safe drinking water, development of infrastructure, pollution control, environmental measures, rural development, promotion of arts, crafts & culture and various humanitarian good will missions have earned NALCO a place of pride in the corporate world.
NALCO has recently released a list of 2086 shortlisted candidates for the posts of 277 Graduate Engineer Trainees in various departments and disciplines, out of these 992 candidates are shortlisted for 127 posts of Graduate Engineer Trainees (Mechanical) at NALCO. As one of the leading PSUs in India, NALCO provides a wide range of opportunities for candidates looking for a challenging and rewarding career.
NALCO Interview Strategy
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The interview questions for NALCO Graduate Engineer Trainees (Mechanical) will focus on assessing your knowledge, skills, and suitability for the specific post. There will be HR & technical rounds. Here are some sample questions to give you an idea:
• Introduce yourself.
• How do you prioritize tasks when faced with multiple deadlines in a project?
• Give an example of a time when you had to make a quick decision in a challenging situation. What was the outcome?
• Describe a situation where you had to work as part of a team to achieve a common goal. What was your role and how did you contribute?
• Explain Newton's laws of motion and their significance in mechanical engineering.
• What are the different types of stresses and strains in materials? How are they measured?
• Discuss the principles of statics and dynamics in mechanical systems.
• Describe the steps involved in the design process of a mechanical component or system.
• How would you perform stress analysis on a mechanical part?
• What factors would you consider in selecting materials for a specific mechanical application?
• Compare and contrast different manufacturing processes (e.g., machining, casting, forging).
• What are the advantages and disadvantages of additive manufacturing (3D printing) compared to traditional methods?
• Explain the principles of CNC machining and its applications.
• Define the laws of thermodynamics and their applications in engineering.
• How would you analyze a heat exchanger for efficiency and performance?
• Discuss the principles of conduction, convection, and radiation in heat transfer.
• Describe Bernoulli's principle and its application in fluid dynamics.
• How would you analyze the flow characteristics in a piping system?
• Explain the working principle of pumps and turbines.
• Discuss the basics of control systems and their importance in mechanical engineering.
• How would you design a feedback control system for a mechanical device?
• What are the applications of robotics in manufacturing and industry?
• Describe the types of mechanical tests used to evaluate material properties (e.g., tensile testing, hardness testing).
• How would you ensure quality control in a manufacturing process?
• What role does metrology play in ensuring precision in mechanical components?
• Discuss the properties and applications of common engineering materials (metals, polymers, ceramics).
• How does material selection impact the design of mechanical components?
• Explain the concept of fatigue failure in materials and how it can be prevented.
• What are the ethical considerations in mechanical engineering design and practice?
• How would you ensure safety in the design and operation of mechanical systems?
• Describe the importance of codes and standards in mechanical engineering.
• Discuss current trends in mechanical engineering (e.g., renewable energy, automation, smart materials).
• How are advancements in artificial intelligence influencing mechanical systems?
• What role does sustainability play in modern mechanical engineering practices?
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