HCLTech interview experience
Candidates describe an online test followed by one or two technical rounds and one or two HR rounds (some short HR screens of about 10 minutes). Technical questions depend on the role: OOP, SQL, projects and simple code for software roles.
Selection process
- Online assessment: Aptitude, verbal and technical MCQs (C, C++, Java, OOP, DBMS, SQL, OS, networks, SDLC).
- Technical interview: OOP, SQL queries, project discussion, basic coding and debugging small snippets; scenario questions for some roles.
- HR interview: Situational questions, conflict resolution and relocation.
Technical questions candidates reported
- Questions on OOP concepts. (answer)
- Write SQL queries for a given problem. (answer)
- Discuss your project and resume. (answer)
- Debug or predict the output of a small code snippet.
- Why is JavaScript called a loosely typed language?
- Check whether a string of brackets is balanced. (coding problem)
HR and managerial questions
- How would you resolve conflicts in a team? (answer)
- Are you willing to relocate anywhere in India? (answer)
- Situation-based and managerial questions. (answer)
- Tell me about yourself. (answer)
Tips
- Expect role-specific technical questions (testing, data, cybersecurity), so read your job description.
- Answer situational questions with a real example and the result.
- Be clear about relocation; HCLTech asks it directly.
Reported experiences
Graduate Engineer Trainee, on campus
Technical questions on the resume and projects, including why JavaScript is loosely typed, then situation-based HR questions.
Software roles, 2025
Candidates mention OOP, SQL queries, project discussion and debugging small snippets, and HR questions on conflict resolution and relocation.