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CSIR-CSIO Research Analyst Interview Questions and Answers

Updated 26 Feb 2024

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Interview experience
2
Poor
Difficulty level
Hard
Process Duration
4-6 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Walk-in and was interviewed in Nov 2024. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

The initial round consisted of an aptitude test.

Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What is secondary research ?
  • Q2. What is company profiling ?
Round 3 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Work experience
  • Q2. SWOT analysis
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
-

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed in Aug 2024. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. What do you know about Ipsos?
  • Ans. 

    Ipsos is a global market research and consulting firm known for providing data and insights to help clients make informed decisions.

    • Ipsos is one of the largest market research firms in the world.

    • It offers a wide range of research services including advertising research, customer satisfaction, and public opinion polling.

    • Ipsos conducts surveys and studies to gather data on consumer behavior, market trends, and social iss...

  • Answered by AI
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Hard
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via campus placement at Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Mumbai and was interviewed before May 2023. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

General quantitative questions that I was able to answer very easily

Round 2 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. I was asked to estimate all sources of revenue for a credit card company which I was able to do

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Keep clear minds and try to think of all possibilities.

Interview Questionnaire 

3 Questions

  • Q1. Which newspaper you read? What was the today's headline?
  • Ans. 

    I do not read newspapers as I prefer to get my news from online sources.

    • I do not read newspapers as I prefer to get my news from online sources.

    • I usually check news websites such as BBC, CNN, and Reuters.

    • Today's headline may vary depending on the website and time of day.

    • I prioritize staying up-to-date on current events related to my field of research.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Why do you want to work in the finance sector?
  • Ans. 

    I am interested in the finance sector because of its dynamic nature and the opportunity to analyze data and make informed decisions.

    • I have always been fascinated by the world of finance and the impact it has on the global economy.

    • I enjoy analyzing data and making informed decisions based on that data.

    • The finance sector is constantly evolving and presents new challenges and opportunities for growth.

    • I am excited about th...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. What are your long term goals? Why is this job important for your long term career goals?
  • Ans. 

    My long term goal is to become an expert in research analysis and contribute to the growth of the organization. This job is important for my career goals as it provides me with the opportunity to gain valuable experience and skills.

    • To become an expert in research analysis

    • To contribute to the growth of the organization

    • To gain valuable experience and skills

    • To work with a team of professionals

    • To learn new techniques and m...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Resume Shortlist
Experience: They had asked for the resume at the time of interviews. So resume was surely looked into while selecting the right candidate.

Round: Test
Experience: They had a written test which was based on quantitative questions. The test wasn't tough and had an average level of difficulty. There was negative marking for wrong answers.

Round: Group Discussion
Experience: The topic for the GD was FDI in Multi Retail market. They were looking for people who were confident, had good communication skills as well as can support their facts with actual and valid theoretical knowledge.

Round: HR Interview
Experience: After the group discussion there was the personal interview. There was a ‘why’ and a ‘how’ with every question asked by them .Questions were there on my internship. What did I like about my experience there? Did I enjoy working there? Besides this a few questions based on core finance topics were also asked.

College Name: IIT ROORKEE
Interview experience
2
Poor
Difficulty level
Hard
Process Duration
4-6 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Walk-in and was interviewed in Nov 2024. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

The initial round consisted of an aptitude test.

Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What is secondary research ?
  • Q2. What is company profiling ?
Round 3 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Work experience
  • Q2. SWOT analysis
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
-

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed in Aug 2024. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. What do you know about Ipsos?
  • Ans. 

    Ipsos is a global market research and consulting firm known for providing data and insights to help clients make informed decisions.

    • Ipsos is one of the largest market research firms in the world.

    • It offers a wide range of research services including advertising research, customer satisfaction, and public opinion polling.

    • Ipsos conducts surveys and studies to gather data on consumer behavior, market trends, and social iss...

  • Answered by AI
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Hard
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via campus placement at Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Mumbai and was interviewed before May 2023. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

General quantitative questions that I was able to answer very easily

Round 2 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. I was asked to estimate all sources of revenue for a credit card company which I was able to do

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Keep clear minds and try to think of all possibilities.
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Logical questions and data interpretation

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Analysis techniques

CSIR-CSIO Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in CSIR-CSIO Research Analyst interview?
CSIR-CSIO interview process usually has 1 rounds. The most common rounds in the CSIR-CSIO interview process are One-on-one Round.

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