I applied online. I interviewed at CVRDE (Āvadi) in May 2017
Interview
Initial shortlisting through GATE score - > Written Test -> Interview
And posting is random, but every department is filled with learning opportunities and intellectual people to guide one.
Interview board consists of 5 member panel, who make you comfortable and ask the fundamental questions in the subject.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What is fail safe and safe life design,?
What is Mechnism?
What is DOF, and DOF of screw pair?
Grinding wheel basics.