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HCLTech Network Specialist Interview Questions, Process, and Tips

Updated 24 Jan 2025

Top HCLTech Network Specialist Interview Questions and Answers

  • Q1. What is the difference between Hot Standby Router Protocol (HSRP) and Gateway Load Balancing Protocol (GLBP)?
  • Q2. If OSPF stuck in exstart stage how to trobleshoot
  • Q3. Over view of OSPF, BGP,stp,vtp,hsrp,vrrp, wireless,packet flow
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HCLTech Network Specialist Interview Experiences

5 interviews found

Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I was interviewed before Jun 2023.

Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What is the use of SDWAN?
  • Ans. 

    SDWAN stands for Software-Defined Wide Area Network. It is used to simplify the management and operation of a WAN by decoupling the networking hardware from its control mechanism.

    • Improves network performance by utilizing multiple connection types (MPLS, broadband, LTE) and dynamically routing traffic based on application needs

    • Enhances security by encrypting traffic and providing centralized visibility and control over ...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What is OMP in sdwan?
  • Ans. 

    OMP stands for Overlay Management Protocol in SD-WAN, used for communication between the SD-WAN edge devices and the SD-WAN controller.

    • OMP is responsible for exchanging control and management information between the SD-WAN edge devices and the centralized SD-WAN controller.

    • It helps in establishing and maintaining the overlay network tunnels in SD-WAN.

    • OMP is used to convey routing, policy, and configuration information ...

  • Answered by AI

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
More than 8 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I was interviewed in Dec 2024.

Round 1 - Technical 

(4 Questions)

  • Q1. Explain OSI model
  • Q2. Explain RSTP
  • Q3. If OSPF stuck in exstart stage how to trobleshoot
  • Q4. What is the difference between Hot Standby Router Protocol (HSRP) and Gateway Load Balancing Protocol (GLBP)?

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Prepare well for basics of networking

Network Specialist Interview Questions Asked at Other Companies

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Q2. What is the difference between Hot Standby Router Protocol (HSRP) ... read more
Q3. How many links we can bundle in port channel
Q4. What are the tools you have used for monitoring
Q5. Can you explain about change management
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
4-6 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I was interviewed in Nov 2023.

Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Prepare fully about OSPF, BGP concepts(in depth) SDWAN HSRP And other basics
Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed before Sep 2022. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Keep your resume crisp and to the point. A recruiter looks at your resume for an average of 6 seconds, make sure to leave the best impression.
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Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Over view of OSPF, BGP,stp,vtp,hsrp,vrrp, wireless,packet flow
  • Ans. 

    Overview of OSPF, BGP, STP, VTP, HSRP, VRRP, wireless, packet flow

    • OSPF (Open Shortest Path First) is a routing protocol used to find the best path for data packets in a network

    • BGP (Border Gateway Protocol) is used to exchange routing information between different autonomous systems

    • STP (Spanning Tree Protocol) prevents loops in Ethernet networks by blocking redundant paths

    • VTP (VLAN Trunking Protocol) manages VLAN config...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What ever you mention in your resume prepared all things.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Prepared over view of all topics which is mentioned in your resume.

Skills evaluated in this interview

HCLTech interview questions for designations

 Senior Network Specialist

 (1)

 Network Engineer

 (21)

 Network Analyst

 (4)

 Network Administrator

 (2)

 L2 Network Engineer

 (4)

 Network Support Engineer

 (2)

 Senior Network Engineer

 (1)

 Associate Network Engineer

 (1)

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Jun 2021. There were 3 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. All the questions asked from related to my field only like what is STP how it's work ,ospf full senario,BGP attributes,AD value , Symantric or asymmetric root,,HSRP States and troubleshooting, Day to day a...

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Prepared your self keep learning and hit sixes 😀

Get interview-ready with Top HCLTech Interview Questions

Interview questions from similar companies

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed in Jan 2021. There were 3 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Basic Networking Questions, Firewall, VPN, F5 load balancer and basic ITIL (Change management etc.)

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - They will ask everything from your resume, update your resume properly.

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed before Jun 2021. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. MAC details BGP OSPF
Round 2 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Semi technical questions

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Focus on fundamental of network technology
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. BGP and ospf and vlan
  • Q2. VSS and stacking switch
Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. BGP in depth ospf and vlan
  • Q2. Vss and switch stacking switch routing

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Please prepare strong technical on routing switching and f5.
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Normal aptitude group discussion assignment case study

Round 2 - Coding Test 

Coding test assignment one on one round

Round 3 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Technical vs no tech
  • Ans. 

    Technical skills are essential for a Network Engineer, but soft skills are also important for effective communication and teamwork.

    • Technical skills are necessary for configuring and troubleshooting network devices.

    • Soft skills like communication, teamwork, and problem-solving are crucial for working effectively with colleagues and clients.

    • Balancing technical expertise with interpersonal skills is key to success in the r...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Dhcp vs dns gdp vs rdp frp vs 30nd
  • Ans. 

    DHCP is a protocol used to assign IP addresses dynamically to devices on a network, while DNS is a system that translates domain names to IP addresses.

    • DHCP assigns IP addresses to devices on a network dynamically

    • DNS translates domain names to IP addresses

    • RDP (Remote Desktop Protocol) allows users to remotely connect to a computer

    • FRP (Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic) is a material used in construction

    • 30nd does not seem to

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - no

Skills evaluated in this interview

Network Engineer Interview Questions & Answers

HCL Group user image Muhluri Shitlhangu

posted on 11 Feb 2023

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Keep your resume crisp and to the point. A recruiter looks at your resume for an average of 6 seconds, make sure to leave the best impression.
View all tips
Round 2 - Coding Test 

Yes no problem 1oo% pass
Perfect test doesn't difficult eas

Round 3 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Network engineer Network administrators Network support engineer Network system administrators Network technician
  • Q2. Corporate trainer English teacher Communication coach Soft skills trainer Soft skills lecturer Sub editor

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Good communication I respect any culture.
And rules of company

HCLTech Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in HCLTech Network Specialist interview?
HCLTech interview process usually has 1-2 rounds. The most common rounds in the HCLTech interview process are Technical and Resume Shortlist.
What are the top questions asked in HCLTech Network Specialist interview?

Some of the top questions asked at the HCLTech Network Specialist interview -

  1. What is the difference between Hot Standby Router Protocol (HSRP) and Gateway L...read more
  2. If OSPF stuck in exstart stage how to troblesh...read more
  3. Over view of OSPF, BGP,stp,vtp,hsrp,vrrp, wireless,packet f...read more

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HCLTech Network Specialist Interview Process

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