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# 8  
Old 04-08-2013
The hostname is correct. While executing the bash -x .profile there is one error found on:
integer KSHLEVEL=0
.profile: line 167: integer: command not found.
# 9  
Old 04-08-2013
So, when you execute this .profile manually, is the group getting changed? Can you paste the relevant parts of this if loop getting executed?

--ahamed
# 10  
Old 04-08-2013
No, it didn't change the group. Is there anything else I can do?
# 11  
Old 04-09-2013
Not really, because newgrp starts a new shell.
The only thing you can try is exec it (as the last command) in .profile
Code:
umask 002
exec newgrp unixteam

This should replace the current (login-)shell by a new one.
But if it fails it will disable system login.
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# 12  
Old 04-09-2013
I haven't tried the following command. I am scared if it disable the system login. Any suggestions whether to use it or not.
umask 002exec newgrp unixteam
# 13  
Old 04-09-2013
Why not change their login group instead of putting newgrp in their profile?
# 14  
Old 04-10-2013
how can I change the login group to unixteam? Now, Its login group is same as username.
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