AIR-1 Kunal Experience1

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Q1. Introduce yourself.

Ans. Sir, my name is KUNAL S

secondary and senior secondary

Indian insititue of Information te

prepaornmg for various competi

solving SUdiku, watching movi

I have completed two projects dBesides, I have undergone sum

technology and this generated an

subjects are Control Systems, Si

I am optimistic and industrious

skills.

My short-term goal is responsibl

Counter question Vodafone IN

1992, Hutchison Whampoa wasHutch acquired the majority late

for $11.1 billion. This deal has c

purchase of an Indian company

dept. has jurisdiction over this is

cleared that Vodafone does not h

Pranab MUkherjee amended IT

raised over investment in India a

govt. withdraw the retrospective

In 2011, Vodafone group annou

Q2. Why you want to become E

Ans. Sir, three reasons why I wa

Firstly, it presents me wi

concurs with my long-te

Secondly, career prospe

encompassing techno-m

i New Delhi-110016 http://www.engineer

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nterview experience of AIR-1 12 : Kunal Srivastava( E & T)

HRIVASTAV. I belong to Patna, Bihar. I have c

schooling in Patna under CBSE board. I complet

chnology Allahabad in 2011. Since my graduati

ive examinations including Engg services. My h

s and writing spoof articles.

uring college. Firstly, an alarm clock and seconder training programme at Vodafone where I lear

interest towards telecommunications technolog

gnals and Systems and Electromagnetic theory.

y nature. I am curious minded and willing to lea

e employment and long-term goal is satisfactory

IA: Third largest in India. Gives 2.75G in 900

given license to operate in some cities. Essar war. In 2007, Vodafone Group plc bought 67% in

aused a storm nowadays. As the IT dept. believe

o liable to be taxed. The crux of the issue is that

sue. Voda fone is facing tax liability for this deal

ave any tax liability. But this did not go down w

ct 1961 with retrospective effect to undo SCs o

nd Shome committee was appointed which sugg

tax amendment or waive tax penalty.

ced that it will but additional 33% from its partn

SE?

nt to be an ES officer.

ith a wonderful opportunity to work in the best w

rm goals.

ts are bright. Growth is good and the work itself

anagerial aspects as well.

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ompleted my

d my B.Tech from

n I have been

obbies include

ly, a person counter. t about GSM

. My favourite

n new and exciting

service to the nation.

nd 1800 Mhz. In

its partner. But utchison Telecom

that since it was

whether or not IT

. The SC has already

ll with FM and

ders. Concerns were

sted that either the

er Esaar.

ay I can and also

is multi-faceted


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Last but not the least; it

These are the reasons why I

Counter question: What are the

Ans. 1) Articulate and inspiring

2) Assemble a team

3) Taking responsibility

4) Getting the best out of th

5) Confidence and commit

Q3. Why you should be selected

Ans. Sir, I deem myself to be co

I fulfil the eligibility crit

and managerial skills

I want to leverage my tech

of society and hence, I thi

I have interest and dedicat

Counter question: Why not ot

Ans With all respect, I AM NO

Q4.What is your strengths and

assess ones strength and weakn

Ans. Sir over the time I have rec

1) I am result-oriented and

2) I learn things faster.

3) I am articulate.

4) I do not trust without ve

I am sure that my strengths

On the other hand, I assume

1) I am a little careless abo


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will give me pride to be a part of the nation build

am so specific about ESE.

qualities of a good leader?

words.

colleagues

ent

?

mpetent for this job because

eria and possess required qualities like sound tec

nical skills and other strengths for development

nk I should be given a chance to do that.

ion towards the profile being offered.

ers waiting outside?

SURE ABOUT THEM but I am sure about mys

eaknesses? And how do you know? What are th

ss?

ognised some of my strengths as:

believe in team spirit.

rifying.

ill be of some use to the job I am applying for.

following to be my weaknesses.

ut personal belongings.

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ing process.

hnical knowledge

of nation and welfare

elf.

parameters to


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2) I used to be more asserti

hobby of spoof writing.

I know these are my strengths an

value and some are felt by me in

The parameters that can be used

and confidence.

Q5. Why have you filled ITS fir

Ans. I have exercised my choice

technology and because I see thi

sector has become the hotspot of

3G, 4G and ubiquity of smartph

technology which can really con

example e-governance, reductio

While Railways are my second c

diversified. There is ample scop

better and working for railways i

Q6. Why then JTO 10th and EM

Ans. It is not that I am hostile to

other options, EME corps has ce

will be almost non-existent. Sinc

support. And JTO even though i

Counter question: What is a ga

An officer who has been appoint

requires to be listed in the Indian

officer. They have the power to

responsibilities and authority is

Group A or Class 1 (Gazetted)

Group B or Class 2 (Gazetted an

Group C or Class 3 (Non-Gazett

Group D or Class 4 (Non-Gazett

But after 6

th

pay commission, Cl

But in states still we have 4 clas


Ph. 011-26514888, 9990357855 ve than usual. But it has reduced since I have sta

d weaknesses because either I have been told so

that way.

for assessing strengths and weaknesses are: Rele

st, Railways 2nd and 3rd?

s eclectically. I.T.S is my first choice due to my i

s sector growing by leaps and bounds in the time

recent technological developments. With advent

nes, I think the best phase is yet to come. I belie

nect people and thus, help us in accomplishing s

in crime rates, accountability and others.

hoice because it is the biggest department of GoI

for modernisation in the coming years. Career g

s a proud feeling.

corps last option?

them. If selected I will consider joining them. B

rtain disadvantages. They place in remote areas a

e I am the lone son of my parents, so I would wa

s in the field of communications, but is a Group

zetted officer? What is Group A service?

ed under the seal of the governor of the state or

Gazette or the State Government Gazette is con

erify documents for academic or immigration p

ested but no difference in salary. Following are t

d Non-Gazetted)

ed)

ed)

ass 3 and 4 have been merged.

es.

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ted pursuing my

by others whom I

vance, consistency

nterest in mobile

s to come. This

of technologies like

ve that this is one

me key targets. For

and job is

rowth aspects are

t compared to the

nd thus, social life

nt to be their

service.

resident of India,

idered a Gazetted

rposes. More

he groups:


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Q.7 Why is there a sudden drop

Ans Sir, after 10th I decided I wil

upon advice of my seniors I join

them and school. Consequently,

entire days time was devoted in

I could not qualify for B.Tech. T

mentioned this as an achievemen

In B.Tech, I was a little complac

college. I engaged myself in soevaluation process of the college

heartedly decided that I will sit f

Counter question: Do you thin

Ans. Sir, as I said I am a result-

point of view. But sitting here an

some sort. Hence so far, so good

Counter Question: Why did yo

Ans. Sir, I have had an interest i

telephones, TV and radio work a

ECE is a technological hotspot

achieve some key targets like re

Counter Question: How as an

Ans. Sir, being an EC student gi

think one of the major problems

signalling equipments. Also the

Q8. Why not M.Tech?

Ans. Sir, I am not averse to high

was job. So I plunged myself int

what I am comfortable with. (So

Q9. Where do you yourself in n

Ans. Sir I see myself working as

ladder as efficiently as I can whi

responsible service holder and b

Counter Question What is diffe


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in your marks in 12th and B.Tech? And why is th

ll be an engineer because I had interest in Maths

ed various coaching institutes. But I could not m

I felt trapped but wanted to crack exams in the fi

school and coaching. Thats why my marks drop

hen I took a years drop and prepared by myself.

t in DAF.

ent at the start because of good rank and placem

e extra-curricular activities like computer gaminwas tough. Then I took some time to consider m

or ESE.

your decision was correct?

riented person. So till I actually qualify, I cannot

d being interviewed by a n elite panel of UPSC i

.

u choose ECE?

n ECE since my school days. I always wondered

nd how difficult our lives would have been in th

here I see a lot of potential in the times ahead. I

uction in crime rates, accountability and well co

C student can you help the nation?

ves the chance to serve the nation through the lat

that is plaguing departments like railways is the l

uture of this sector is bright.

er studies and specialization. But after graduatio

o preparation for ESE. Being focussed on two thi

that quality is not compromised on weak pretext

xt 5 years?

a responsible service holder. I see myself climbi

le also learning new and exciting skills. I see my

come an exemplary for others to follow.

rence between Indian and German railways?

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ere a drop in years?

and Physics. So

nage time between

rst attempt. But

ped in 12th and also

Thats why I have

nt records of my

g. Also the y options and whole

totally support this

s an achievement of

how devices like

ir absence. Plus,

think it can help

nnected people.

st technologies. I

ack of the modern

my first priority

ngs at a time is not

s.)

ng up the corporate

elf evolving as a


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Ans. Indian railways have three

0.61m.)

Europeans have standard gauges

Counter Question: How to asse

Ans. By break-even analysis. H

those that change with varying v

sales or volume to reach break-e

be experienced.

Q10. Why not private sector or

Ans. Sir for me there is not muc

can apply my technical knowled

private sector (except in college

need software professionals and

but could not make it through.

Q11. What are your family obli

Ans. Sir there is no obligation as

my family in times to come.

Counter question: What have y

Ans. A childs learning process i

father. And compassion and resp

Q12. What are your favourite su

Ans. Sir, my favourite subjects a

to my branch and Communicati

Q13. What are your hobbies and

Ans. Sir, my hobbies are solving

articles.

Sudoku became a hobby when I

has been a habit to solve them in

I have been watching movies sin

alone. Movies intrigue me with t

Spoof writing has been my hobb

overstress myself, so started to t


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(1.435 m.). DMRC uses standard gauges.

ss economic feasibility?

re we consider total costs (including fixed costs

olumes of production) and sales revenue to deter

ven point. Here no net profit or loss incurs. After

SUs?

of a difference between private sector and PSU

ge and qualities will be deemed fit by me. So far

but their written exam consisted of IT questions)

they do not fit in my plans as of now. But I have

ations?

such. However, since I am the lone son so I wan

ou learnt from your mother and father?

is initiated by parents. I have learnt self-respect a

onsibility from my mother.

bjects?

re Control Systems, Signals and Systems, Gate

ons.

why?

Sudoku, watching English and Hindi movies an

met a friend of mine during the drop after B.Tec

morning as a starter for the day.

ce college. But I watch selected movies and with

heir characters and unpredictable plots.

y since February this year. As I said I used to mo

rn to internet getting some laughter doses. I start

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nd variable costs,

mine the level of

this net profit will

s. Any job where I

I have not tried for

because mostly they

tried in some PSUs

t to be the support of

nd leadership from

athematics relevant

writing spoof

and since then it

some friend not

notonously

ed to read satire


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news and spoof articles. Gradual

developed this as a hobby. Writi

Q14. What are the practical appl

Ans. Sir, solving Sudoku helps

combinations for a single correct

Movies act as stress buster and a

Spoof writing is also stress buste

Q15. What is the difference bet

Ans. Hobby is the activity one d

intention of deriving monetary b

in return. Both may be same in s

Q16. Why do you not appear for

Ans. Sir, since I am an engineer

and lets assume that I qualify fo

opportunity for one of my fello

Q17. What will you do if not sel

Ans. Sir, even though I am confi

be reasons for it. I will find the r

ESE 2013 and will re-appear as

Q18. How do you react to critici

Ans. Sir, I like to keep myself o

criticism is well founded and poi

is any undue criticism, it should

Q19. How do you resolve disput

Ans. Sir, workers engage at the

necessary for smooth functionin

way but also swiftly. Their dispu

sense of pride for working for th

case should be taken up in a co

Q20. Differentiate between admi

Ans.

Administration is a top


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ng spoof refreshes me and acts as a small laughte

ications of your hobby?

ne sharpen his thought process and work throug

solution.

good way of socializing with friends.

r not only for me but for those who read.

een hobby and profession?

oes for sake of pleasure and satisfaction almost n

enefits. While profession is what one does for m

ome cases but for that to happen one has to be re

Civil Services?

so for me the highest civilian service is ESE. Oth

r Civil services, it would be unnecessary wastag

s.

ected?

dent of being selected this time but in case I do n

easons and work on them more diligently. I have

am dedicated for ESE.

sm?

en to suggestions and criticisms. I will look into

nts to any short comings, it needs to be addresse

be ignored and if repeated, referred to seniors.

es between workers?

rass root levels and their effective working in ta

. In case of disputes, the matter should not only

tes can be addressed by motivating them, trainin

eir respective authorities and fulfilling their justi

passionate way with a sympathetic attitude.

inistration and management.

level activity while management is middle level

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since then I have

r dose.

various

ever with the

netary remuneration

ally very good at it.

erwise, if I quit ESE

of seat and

ot qualify there must

already applied for

the reasons and if

. However, if there

dem is absolutely

be dealt in a discreet

g them, inculcating a

ied demands. Their

ctivity.


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