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Updated 23 Feb 2025

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Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Nov 2024. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Basic aptitude and easy coding questions

Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Reverse array question
  • Q2. Question on my projects
Round 3 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Location and other onboarding

Devops Engineer Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. Reverse the String Problem Statement You are given a string STR which contains alphabets, numbers, and special characters. Your task is to reverse the string. Example: Input: STR = "abcde" Output: "edcba" Input: The first line of input cont... read more
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Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
No response

I applied via Recruitment Consulltant and was interviewed in Nov 2024. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Table is given to put right join
  • Q2. Python approach to solve one question

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Q1. You have 10 boxes of balls (each ball weighing exactly10 gm) with one box with defective balls (each one of the defective balls weigh 9 gm). You are given an electronic weighing machine and only one chance at it. How will you find out which... read more
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HSBC Group Interview Questions and Answers for Freshers
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Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Nov 2024. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What is list comprehension
  • Ans. 

    List comprehension is a concise way to create lists in Python by applying an expression to each item in an iterable.

    • List comprehension is written inside square brackets []

    • It consists of an expression followed by a for clause, then zero or more if clauses

    • Example: squares = [x**2 for x in range(10)]

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Explain spark architecture
  • Ans. 

    Apache Spark is a distributed computing system that provides an interface for programming entire clusters with implicit data parallelism and fault tolerance.

    • Apache Spark follows a master-slave architecture with a driver program that communicates with a cluster manager to distribute work across worker nodes.

    • It uses Resilient Distributed Datasets (RDDs) as the basic data structure, which are immutable distributed collect...

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - Coding Test 

Write code for palindtomr

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Q1. K Largest Elements Problem Statement You are given an integer k and an array of integers that contain numbers in random order. Write a program to find the k largest numbers from the given array. You need to save them in an array and return ... read more
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Interview experience
2
Poor
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Past experience
  • Q2. Agile methodologies and Project management
Round 2 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Past projects and job details
  • Q2. Banking understanding
Round 3 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Salary discussion
  • Q2. Location discussion

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - 1.PATHETIC HR SYSTEM : No flexibility even in serious emergencies, no employee support , no empathy ,they follow strict military rules and regulations as toxic silent politics culture within organization.
2. POOR CAREER GROWTH : Rude Line manager - lower employee culture despite of flat hierarchy as they dont give bonus and hikes even what you deserve until you do buttering or pampering
3. BULLYING : many employees stays in HSBC due to work-life balance but due to seniority many employees have their own gangs and group who will keep bullying you and push you if you stuck in their projects.
4.TRESSPASSING IN PERSONAL SPACE: despite of no personal device policy , many senior employee forcely make groups or try to micromanage you over call and personal space like whatsapp , telegrams , calls just to show their hardwork and dedication to seniors in hope of good books for promotion.

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Q1. You have 10 boxes of balls (each ball weighing exactly10 gm) with one box with defective balls (each one of the defective balls weigh 9 gm). You are given an electronic weighing machine and only one chance at it. How will you find out which... read more
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Software Engineer Interview Questions & Answers

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posted on 1 Nov 2024

Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
6-8 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Oct 2024. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Questions from java
  • Q2. Questions from basic CS Topics,aptitude
Round 2 - Coding Test 

Questions were on basic arrays and strings

Round 3 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Personality assessment round

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Dont neglect personality assesment round which is of 3rd round.take this as serious

Top HSBC Group Software Engineer Interview Questions and Answers

Q1. what is the difference between clustering and classification.
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Q1. Bridge and torch problem : Four people come to a river in the night. There is a narrow bridge, but it can only hold two people at a time. They have one torch and, because it's night, the torch has to be used when crossing the bridge. Person... read more
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Software Engineer Interview Questions & Answers

user image Siddhant Pandey

posted on 12 Nov 2024

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-

I applied via Campus Placement

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Mcq based on coding and maths

Round 2 - Coding Test 

Basic aaray and string manupulation questions

Round 3 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Resume round and internship
  • Q2. Questions on psedocode and algorithms

Top HSBC Group Software Engineer Interview Questions and Answers

Q1. what is the difference between clustering and classification.
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Software Engineer Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. Bridge and torch problem : Four people come to a river in the night. There is a narrow bridge, but it can only hold two people at a time. They have one torch and, because it's night, the torch has to be used when crossing the bridge. Person... read more
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Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
4-6 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Jun 2024. There were 4 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Coding Test 

Round 1 - 70 Technical MCQ + 2 Coding
Round 2 (Right after round 1 if you clear it) - MCQs from C language, OOPs, Java, OS, CN, Digital Electronics, Microprocessors, DSA
Coding Questions - Arrays and Graphs

Round 2 - Values Assessment 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Psychometric Assessment like the one asked by Amazon and Barclays.
Round 3 - Technical 

(4 Questions)

  • Q1. Execute some SQL Queries
  • Q2. What concepts do you know in Cybersecurity?
  • Ans. 

    I am familiar with concepts such as encryption, network security, access control, and security protocols.

    • Encryption methods such as AES, RSA, and DES

    • Network security practices like firewalls, VPNs, and intrusion detection systems

    • Access control mechanisms like role-based access control (RBAC) and multi-factor authentication

    • Security protocols such as SSL/TLS, IPsec, and SSH

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. DBMS Keys - Composite Key, Primary Key vs Unique Key
  • Ans. 

    Composite key is a combination of multiple columns to uniquely identify a record, while primary key is a unique identifier for a record and unique key allows only unique values.

    • Composite key is made up of multiple columns to uniquely identify a record

    • Primary key is a unique identifier for a record and cannot have duplicate values

    • Unique key allows only unique values but can have null values

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. Dependency Injection (I had spring boot in my resume)
Round 4 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Location Preference
  • Q2. About me

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - The process is easy. 30% skill 70% luck.
Having Java in resume is a myth. Be confident, dont hesitate. If you're confident enough and you have good conversational skills then you'll make it.

Top HSBC Group Software Engineer Trainee Interview Questions and Answers

Q1. Palindromic Linked List Problem Statement Given a singly linked list of integers, determine if it is a palindrome. Return true if it is a palindrome, otherwise return false. Example: Input: 1 -> 2 -> 3 -> 2 -> 1 -> NULL Outpu... read more
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Q1. Palindromic Linked List Problem Statement Given a singly linked list of integers, determine if it is a palindrome. Return true if it is a palindrome, otherwise return false. Example: Input: 1 -> 2 -> 3 -> 2 -> 1 -> NULL Outpu... read more
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Interview experience
2
Poor
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Dhcp how it works
  • Ans. 

    DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) is a network protocol that automatically assigns IP addresses to devices on a network.

    • DHCP server assigns IP addresses to devices on a network

    • DHCP clients request IP addresses from the DHCP server

    • DHCP lease time determines how long an IP address is valid for

    • DHCP uses UDP port 67 for server and port 68 for client communication

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What is vpn how it works
  • Ans. 

    VPN stands for Virtual Private Network, a technology that allows users to securely access a private network over a public network.

    • VPN creates a secure and encrypted connection between the user's device and the private network.

    • It masks the user's IP address and encrypts data to ensure privacy and security.

    • VPN can be used to access restricted websites, secure remote access to a company's network, and protect data while u...

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - Behavioral 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. How you will face costumer
  • Ans. 

    I will face customers with a friendly and professional attitude, actively listening to their concerns and providing timely solutions.

    • Greet the customer with a smile and friendly tone

    • Listen actively to their concerns without interrupting

    • Ask clarifying questions to fully understand the issue

    • Provide timely and effective solutions

    • Follow up to ensure the issue is resolved to their satisfaction

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  • Q2. How fast and efficient you are
  • Ans. 

    I am highly efficient and always strive to complete tasks quickly without sacrificing quality.

    • I prioritize tasks based on urgency and impact on users

    • I constantly look for ways to streamline processes and improve efficiency

    • I have a track record of resolving issues promptly and effectively

    • I am proficient in troubleshooting and problem-solving techniques

  • Answered by AI

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Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Cost cotrol measurement
  • Q2. Reduce production, unternate vendor, control wastage,.provide training to staff, use control equipment, mamage production

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Q1. How would you control food cost
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Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
-
Result
-

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Oct 2024. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Group Discussion 

15 mins, Digital Rupee

Round 2 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Questions on how would you improve a credit card
Round 3 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Why HSBC? What do you know about credit cards?
  • Ans. 

    HSBC offers a wide range of credit cards with various benefits and rewards, making it a popular choice for customers.

    • HSBC offers a variety of credit cards tailored to different needs and lifestyles

    • Their credit cards come with perks such as cashback, travel rewards, and exclusive discounts

    • HSBC has a strong reputation for customer service and security measures in place to protect cardholders

    • The bank also provides online ...

  • Answered by AI

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Q1. What is wealth? How will you source business in new place or metro? Why Bihar state is less developed compared to other state of India? Recent news regardind RBI? How is your experience reading SBI services?
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HSBC Group Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in HSBC Group interview?
HSBC Group interview process usually has 2-3 rounds. The most common rounds in the HSBC Group interview process are One-on-one Round, Technical and Resume Shortlist.
How to prepare for HSBC Group interview?
Go through your CV in detail and study all the technologies mentioned in your CV. Prepare at least two technologies or languages in depth if you are appearing for a technical interview at HSBC Group. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at HSBC Group expect are Financial Services, Agile Coaching, Private Banking, Analytical Chemistry and Python.
What are the top questions asked in HSBC Group interview?

Some of the top questions asked at the HSBC Group interview -

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  3. One puzzles--How to calculate the average no of person coming to the airport da...read more
How long is the HSBC Group interview process?

The duration of HSBC Group interview process can vary, but typically it takes about less than 2 weeks to complete.

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