Hi S TNT,
I did the screening in Feb. The interview was very straightforward , mainly about the contract and the company and mainly answering my questions. The Sim ride was with the Chief Pilot. The flying was out of Chennai and was all single engine. The flying was mainly procedural and the use of map mode was not permitted so it was all compass rose. Hold and then VOR app, G/A, visual circuit on which I got a bit high so another G/A then a radar vectored ILS to a night landing.
I am currently (still) waiting for the DGCA security clearance which seems to be taking ages.
Regarding F/Os, I think its Indian nationals only. They want to phase Ex-Pats out and this policy is being encouraged by the DGCA but, currently, there is not the experience to fund the planned expansions in India so they still need Captains.
Hope this is of interest.
Mr M