I applied through college or university. I interviewed at HSBC (Patiala) in Nov 2023
Interview
The interview wend around for 25 minutes. Started with my introduction, then asked questions about my projects, core subjects like DBMS, OOPs, followed by some cross-questioning and follow ups, some puzzles and questions related to basic DSA like linked lists, sorting techniques, binary search, complexities of various algorithms, etc.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
1. Introuduction
2. He asked me to design a table in 2NF and convert it to 3NF.
3. Pillars of OOPs
4. Why can't there be two primary keys in a single table?
5. Sorting techniques
6. Which one among the merge sort and quick sort - has better space complexity, and why?
The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at HSBC (Jaipur, Rajasthan) in Oct 2023
Interview
Aptitude Round:
The initial stage involves an aptitude round.
Successful candidates proceed to the next round.
Coding Round:
In this stage, candidates face two medium-level coding questions.
Those who pass this round move on to the next phase.
Value Assessment Round:
After qualifying the coding round, candidates take a value assessment round.
This round involves situational-based questions.
Successful candidates proceed to the next round within 3-4 days.
Interview Round:
The fourth round is an interview round.
Here, skills are thoroughly analyzed.
Candidates may be asked situational questions and queries about the choice of data structures.
Project-related questions are common, especially for those with Java projects.
General questions related to web technologies may also be asked.
Final HR Round:
The last round is an HR round.
HR personnel may inquire about current events or situational topics.
For example, questions about ongoing events, such as the Israel war, might be posed.
This structured format provides a clear and organized overview of the interview process.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Networking
Web Development Technologies
Java Basics
Project Discussion
it was 2-3 week process,overall it was good and smooth process, first round was of technical aptitude followed by second telephonic round where basic of manual testing questions were asked.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
defect life cycle, stlc, what is smoke and sanity testing