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Updated 28 Jun 2024

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I applied via Referral and was interviewed before Jun 2023. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Coding Test 

Assignment - Submission

Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Project Discussion

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I was interviewed before Dec 2020.

Round 1 - Face to Face 

(2 Questions)

Round duration - 60 Minutes
Round difficulty - Medium

This round was purely based on Data Structures and Algorithms . One has to be fairly comfortable in solving Algorithmic problems to pass this round . Both the questions asked were quite common and luckily I had already prepared them from CodeStudio and LeetCode.

  • Q1. 

    Binary Tree Traversals Problem Statement

    Given a Binary Tree with 'N' nodes, where each node holds an integer value, your task is to compute the In-Order, Pre-Order, and Post-Order traversals of the binar...

  • Ans. 

    Compute the In-Order, Pre-Order, and Post-Order traversals of a Binary Tree given in level-order format.

    • Implement functions to perform In-Order, Pre-Order, and Post-Order traversals of a Binary Tree.

    • Use level-order input to construct the Binary Tree.

    • Traverse the Binary Tree recursively to generate the required traversals.

    • Ensure proper handling of null nodes represented by -1 in the input.

    • Return the three traversals as

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. 

    Reverse Linked List Problem Statement

    Given a Singly Linked List of integers, your task is to reverse the Linked List by altering the links between the nodes.

    Input:

    The first line of input is an intege...
  • Ans. 

    Reverse a singly linked list by altering the links between nodes.

    • Iterate through the linked list and reverse the links between nodes

    • Use three pointers to keep track of the current, previous, and next nodes

    • Update the links between nodes to reverse the list

    • Return the head of the reversed linked list

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Round 2 - Face to Face 

(1 Question)

Round duration - 45 Minutes
Round difficulty - Medium

This round basically tested some concepts from Data Structures and File Manipulation .

  • Q1. 

    Intersection of Two Arrays Problem Statement

    Given two arrays A and B with sizes N and M respectively, both sorted in non-decreasing order, determine their intersection.

    The intersection of two arrays in...

  • Ans. 

    The problem involves finding the intersection of two sorted arrays efficiently.

    • Use two pointers to iterate through both arrays simultaneously.

    • Compare elements at the pointers and move the pointers accordingly.

    • Handle cases where elements are equal and update the intersection array.

    • Return the intersection array as the result.

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Eligibility criteriaAbove 7 CGPABig Basket interview preparation:Topics to prepare for the interview - Data Structures, Algorithms, Operating Systems, Aptitude, OOPSTime required to prepare for the interview - 3 monthsInterview preparation tips for other job seekers

Tip 1 : Must do Previously asked Interview as well as Online Test Questions.
Tip 2 : Go through all the previous interview experiences from Codestudio and Leetcode.
Tip 3 : Do at-least 2 good projects and you must know every bit of them.

Application resume tips for other job seekers

Tip 1 : Have at-least 2 good projects explained in short with all important points covered.
Tip 2 : Every skill must be mentioned.
Tip 3 : Focus on skills, projects and experiences more.

Final outcome of the interviewSelected

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview Questionnaire 

21 Questions

  • Q1. Discussion of previous written test questions
  • Q2. Find the odd repeating element from a set of repeating elements
  • Ans. 

    Find the odd repeating element from an array of strings

    • Use a hash table to count the frequency of each element

    • Iterate through the hash table to find the element with an odd count

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. A 2D matrix is given which is row wise and column wise sorted. Find a particular element from it
  • Ans. 

    Finding an element in a sorted 2D matrix

    • Start from the top right corner or bottom left corner

    • Compare the target element with the current element

    • Move left or down if the target is smaller, else move right or up

    • Repeat until the target is found or all elements are checked

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  • Q4. SQL Query to find Nth highest salary from table
  • Ans. 

    SQL query to find Nth highest salary from table

    • Use ORDER BY and LIMIT clauses

    • Use subquery to get the Nth highest salary

    • Handle cases where there are less than N distinct salaries

  • Answered by AI
  • Q5. Another basic SQL query
  • Q6. Write a function that returns '3' when '4' is passed as an input and vice versa without using if-else condition
  • Ans. 

    Function to swap '3' and '4' without using if-else

    • Use XOR operator to swap the values

    • Convert the input to ASCII code and perform the swap

    • Use a lookup table to map the values

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  • Q7. Question on Suffix trees
  • Q8. Question on Tries
  • Q9. Question on Ternary search trees
  • Q10. Question on hash maps
  • Q11. Question on complexity of an algorithm
  • Q12. 3-4 SQL queries
  • Q13. Question on SQL joins
  • Q14. JAVA questions on static block,static function and static variables
  • Q15. JAVA questions on memory initialization and references
  • Q16. Puzzle on measuring exactly half a glass of water
  • Q17. Introduce yourself
  • Ans. 

    I am a software developer with experience in Java and Python.

    • Proficient in Java and Python programming languages

    • Experience in developing web applications using Spring framework

    • Familiarity with database management systems like MySQL and MongoDB

  • Answered by AI
  • Q18. Why PAYTM?
  • Ans. 

    PAYTM is a leading digital payment platform in India with a wide range of services.

    • PAYTM has a user-friendly interface and offers a seamless payment experience.

    • It provides a variety of services like mobile recharges, bill payments, and online shopping.

    • PAYTM has a strong focus on security and fraud prevention measures.

    • It has a large user base and is widely accepted by merchants across India.

    • PAYTM is constantly innovatin...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q19. Will you go for further studies?
  • Ans. 

    Yes, I am open to pursuing further studies in the future.

    • I believe in continuous learning and staying updated with the latest technologies.

    • Further studies can help me specialize in a particular field and enhance my skills.

    • I may consider pursuing a master's degree in computer science or a related field.

    • However, my immediate focus is on gaining practical experience and contributing to the organization.

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  • Q20. Why do you think has PAYTM grown so fast?
  • Ans. 

    PAYTM grew fast due to its innovative approach and early adoption of digital payments.

    • Early adoption of digital payments in India

    • Innovative approach with features like mobile recharges, bill payments, and cashback offers

    • Expansion into e-commerce and financial services

    • Strategic partnerships with major companies like Uber and Alibaba

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  • Q21. (looking at my CGPA of 9) You can get a better company. Then Why PAYTM only?

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: there were 20 mcqs and 2 coding questions. It was a pen and paper test. We were given 1 hour to solve it. The mcqs were of average difficulty. The 2 coding questions were:
1. A variation of the standard Josephus Problem
2. Find the 'x' largest elements from 'n' input elements without using sorting.
Tips: They focus on algorithms not on complete solutions. Do not leave any question unattempted. If you do not know the exact approach then use Brute-Force approach.

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: The Interviewer was very nice. He was focussing on the approach used not on codes.
Tips: Be calm and think by basics :)

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: The interviewer asked high level data structures in this round. But again he saw the approach used and not exact solution
Tips: Don't give up. Tell whatever you know

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: JAVA questions were based on very detailed concepts. Study OOP properly.
Tips: Maintain your calm :)

Round: HR Interview
Experience: Overall the experience was nice and smooth.
Tips: If they allow you to ask them any question then ask them something about the company. They should find you interested in the company :)

General Tips: Just be cool. Show them you are enthusiastic to learn and work. While prepration focus on Basics and Algorithms. Prepare DBMS nicely too :)
Skill Tips: Have full knowledge about your projects
Skills: JAVA, Data Structures, Operating systems, Network Programming, DBMS
College Name: NIT Jalandhar
Motivation: PAYTM is a perfect mix for the dynamic startup culture and stability of a big organiztaion. PAYTM has an amazing work culture and excellent opportunities for growth

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: There were 3 Questions . One on String manipulation and two were on Binary Trees. All were easy but there was time constraint.
Tips: Practice as many question as possible.
Duration: 60 minutes
Total Questions: 3

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: I was given the problem to design a car pooling system complete with the required classes .. data structures which would be used ... how the database would look like etc..
Tips: General understanding of databases and OOP concepts would do.

Round: Technical Interview
Tips: Be thorough and have in-depth knowledge of each and every point of your resume.

College Name: BITS Pilani

Interview Preparation Tips

Skills: Algorithm, Java, Data structure
College Name: na

I was interviewed before Sep 2020.

Round 1 - Face to Face 

Round duration - 45 minutes
Round difficulty - Medium

I applied thorough LinkedIn and got a call from HR for the interview.
I went to their Noida Office.
First round was mainly focused on Javascript fundamentals.
Interviewer was also friendly.

Round 2 - Face to Face 

(2 Questions)

Round duration - 1 hour
Round difficulty - Medium

Second round was after 15 minutes of the first round. The focus of this round was DS & Algorithms.

  • Q1. 

    Find Subarray with Given Sum

    Given an array ARR of N integers and an integer S, determine if there exists a subarray (of positive length) within the given array such that the sum of its elements equals S....

  • Ans. 

    Given an array and a target sum, find a subarray that sums up to the target sum.

    • Iterate through the array while keeping track of the running sum and the starting index of the subarray.

    • Use a hashmap to store the running sum and its corresponding index.

    • If the running sum - target sum is found in the hashmap, it means a subarray with the target sum exists.

    • Return the starting and ending indices of the subarray or [-1, -1]

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  • Q2. 

    Minimum Number of Platforms Required

    You are provided with two arrays, AT and DT, representing the arrival and departure times of all trains arriving at a railway station.

    Your task is to determine the m...

  • Ans. 

    This question asks to find the minimum number of platforms required at a railway station so that no train needs to wait.

    • Sort the arrival and departure times arrays in ascending order.

    • Initialize a variable 'platforms' to 1 and 'maxPlatforms' to 1.

    • Iterate through the arrival and departure times arrays simultaneously.

    • If the current arrival time is less than or equal to the current departure time, increment 'platforms'.

    • If ...

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Round 3 - Face to Face 

(1 Question)

Round duration - 30 minutes
Round difficulty - Easy

  • Q1. What JavaScript questions did he ask you during the managerial round, and can you describe the work culture of his team?
  • Ans. 

    The interviewer asked about JavaScript questions and the work culture of the team during the managerial round.

    • JavaScript questions related to closures, prototypes, event handling, and asynchronous programming may have been asked.

    • Work culture may involve collaboration, innovation, agile methodologies, and continuous learning.

    • Examples of work culture could include regular team meetings, code reviews, hackathons, and ment

  • Answered by AI
Round 4 - Face to Face 

Round duration - 15 minutes
Round difficulty - Easy

Interview Preparation Tips

Professional and academic backgroundI applied for the job as SDE - 1 in NoidaEligibility criteriaI applied for Frontend role so Javascript was needed.Paytm (One97 Communications Limited) interview preparation:Topics to prepare for the interview - JavaScript,React.js,Java,Node.js,DS & Algo,Time required to prepare for the interview - 1 monthInterview preparation tips for other job seekers

Tip 1 : Be strong at your basics.
Tip 2 : Don't hesitate to ask questions to interviewer.
Tip 3 : Prepare good for DS & Algo as most companies have a separate round for it.

Application resume tips for other job seekers

Tip 1: If possible make 1 page resume
Tip 2: Don't put too many things. Keep it simple. If you're a fresher and have good projects, do put them before your academic section.
Tip 3: Be ready to explain everything you have in your resume.

Final outcome of the interviewSelected

Skills evaluated in this interview

I applied via Referral and was interviewed before Oct 2020. There was 1 interview round.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. First they ask tell me about yourself and second they give you any topic to speak continues for 5 minutes. They check only your grammer if someone is not comfortable to that topic you can tell them to give...

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Interview is so simple. Don't hesitate if someone looking for going to Paytm. They can free you in half n hour. All the documentation they can do on same day. Kindly get your marksheet and graduation degree certificate while you go for interview.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. They asked 3 Coding questions and 5 MCQ all of them were very simple. One was related to fibbonaci. Another one was like there was 2d array and at i,j sum till row i and sum till j was given and all the el...

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - I got all three questions correct and also I got a call from recruiter saying that be prepared for interview at tuesday but when i tried calling, He wasn't picking it up. Overall, It was a pathetic experience.

I applied via Referral and was interviewed before Sep 2021. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. A brief introduction about yourself
Round 2 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Just a normal conversation and self handling situation

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - just be confident and go thru,questions asked are easy but your confidence matter

I was interviewed before Sep 2020.

Round 1 - Coding Test 

(1 Question)

Round duration - 90 minutes
Round difficulty - Easy

This was MCQ+Coding round.

  • Q1. How can you check if two strings are anagrams of each other?
  • Ans. 

    Check if two strings are anagrams by comparing the sorted versions of the strings.

    • Sort both strings and compare if they are equal.

    • Use a hashmap to store the frequency of characters in each string and compare the maps.

    • Ignore spaces and punctuation when comparing the strings.

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - Face to Face 

Round duration - 90 minutes
Round difficulty - Easy

This was face to face interview round.

Round 3 - Face to Face 

Round duration - 90 minutes
Round difficulty - Easy

This was face to face interview round.

Interview Preparation Tips

Professional and academic backgroundI completed Computer Science Engineering from National Institute Of Technology, Silchar, Assam. I applied for the job as SDE - 1 in SiddharthnagarEligibility criteria6 CGPAAmazon interview preparation:Topics to prepare for the interview - Basic Computer Science backgroundTime required to prepare for the interview - 6 monthsInterview preparation tips for other job seekers

Tip 1 : Participate in live contests on websites like Codechef, Codeforces etc as much as possible.
Tip 2 : Practice previous interview questions from LeetCode, GeeksForGeeks.
Tip 3 : Revise Computer Science subjects like DBMS, OOPS thoroughly.

Application resume tips for other job seekers

Add projects and Internships if you have done any and add only those things which you really know.

Final outcome of the interviewSelected

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