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IBM Interview Questions, Process, and Tips for Freshers

Updated 12 Mar 2025

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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 Apr 2024. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Overall process understanding related to SAP and Ariba Asked about Ariba solutions worked upon Projects and challenges faced within the projects Overall role into the project Technical side mostly related...
Round 2 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. 2nd round was a managerial round where was asked about what is your understanding about IBM and mostly related to basic understanding of the P2P process. It was just 15-20 minutes discussion related to pro...

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for IBM Package Specialist interview:
  • Buying
  • Ariba sourcing
  • Contract Management
  • Supply chain collaboration
  • Cig
  • Sap s4
  • SAP ECC
  • Ariba slp
Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - As a fresher it is really good to join IBM as I see it's the best company to start the carrer even if you are an experienced professional.
It will provide you the best growth and learning opportunities so I would suggest to choose IBM over any other MNC or for that matter better than any Big4 indian entity.

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Q1. How to hide roles in SAP GRC
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Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Job Portal and was interviewed in Jun 2024. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Coding Test 

2 medium-hard level questions.

Round 2 - One-on-one 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Python deep dive
  • Q2. Database postgres related questions
  • Q3. Django related questions
Round 3 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Behavioural based
  • Q2. Project based questions

Top IBM Software Engineer Interview Questions and Answers

Q1. what is comp & comp 3 differance ?
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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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Intern Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 1 Jan 2025

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Walk-in and was interviewed in Dec 2024. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Group Discussion 

AI use cases and disadvantage

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Q1. Case. There is a housing society “The wasteful society”, you collect all the household garbage and sell it to 5 different businesses. Determine what price you will pay to the society members in Rs/kg, given you want to make a profit of 20% ... read more
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Golang Developer Interview Questions & Answers

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posted on 25 Nov 2024

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Coding Test 

1) Search an array element
2) braces balance program
3) anagrams Program

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Q1. can we return difference data type and how ,what architeture you worked in your project,does go have oops concepts
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Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Jul 2024. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Coding Test 

2 coding questions which are moderate ones

Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Architecture of DBMS
  • Ans. 

    DBMS architecture refers to the structure and components of a database management system.

    • DBMS architecture typically consists of three levels: external, conceptual, and internal.

    • External level deals with how users interact with the database, conceptual level defines the logical structure of the database, and internal level focuses on how data is stored and accessed.

    • Components of DBMS architecture include query processo...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Reverse a linked list
  • Ans. 

    Reverse a linked list by changing the direction of pointers

    • Start with three pointers: current, previous, and next

    • Iterate through the linked list, updating pointers to reverse the direction

    • Update the head of the linked list to be the previous node

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - DSA and system design

Skills evaluated in this interview

Software Development Engineer Intern Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. Say you're dealing with really long integers. They're too long to fit into a regular datatype, so linked lists are used to store them, with each node of the list containing one digit. Now the problem is, given two linked lists, i.e. two rea... read more
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Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Coding Test 

Only one question was asked related to hashing.

Round 2 - English 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Spoken english comunication
  • Q2. Spell check questions
Round 3 - Group Discussion 

Topic was Technology effect on agriculture. Decent amount of time was given to perpare.

Round 4 - HR 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Introduce yourself
  • Ans. 

    I am a passionate Application Developer with 5 years of experience in developing web and mobile applications.

    • Experienced in programming languages such as Java, JavaScript, and Swift

    • Proficient in using frameworks like React, Angular, and Node.js

    • Skilled in database management with SQL and NoSQL databases

    • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills

    • Excellent communication and teamwork abilities

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Project mention on resume
  • Q3. Willing to relocate
  • Ans. 

    Yes, willing to relocate for the right opportunity

    • I am open to relocating for a position that aligns with my career goals

    • I have relocated in the past for job opportunities

    • I understand the benefits of exploring new locations and experiences

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Focus on communication skills. Solve 200+ coding questions.

Top IBM Application Developer Interview Questions and Answers

Q1. Tell me how to write ansible playbooks and how would you define a CI/CD pipeline. What tools can you use for pipeline creation and how it works.
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Q1. Minimum Cost to Connect All Points Problem Statement Given an array COORDINATES representing the integer coordinates of some points on a 2D plane, determine the minimum cost required to connect all points. The cost to connect two points, (x... read more
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Intern Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 13 Jul 2024

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

Campus Hiring. 1st Round: MCQs including Aptitude, Formal Communication in English.

Round 2 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Tell me something about you.
  • Q2. About your projects done, diving deep into it. Some questions related to the tech stack used.

Intern Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. Case. There is a housing society “The wasteful society”, you collect all the household garbage and sell it to 5 different businesses. Determine what price you will pay to the society members in Rs/kg, given you want to make a profit of 20% ... read more
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Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Coding Test 

A good understanding of DSA is needed. 1 hour 2 question.

Round 2 - Group Discussion 

It was campus selection so this stage was easy. Need good observation skills.

Round 3 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Why do certain companies do not prefer to keep their data in cloud dispute of it advantages.
  • Q2. What are your strengths?
  • Ans. 

    My strengths include problem-solving skills, adaptability, and strong communication abilities.

    • Strong problem-solving skills - able to analyze complex issues and find effective solutions

    • Adaptability - can quickly adjust to new environments and technologies

    • Strong communication abilities - able to effectively convey ideas and collaborate with team members

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Work hard, be confident.

Associate Software Engineering Intern Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. to code program which tells if 2 words are anagrams and also program to print a sentence with reverse order of words
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Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Jun 2024. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Can't provide the questions
  • Q2. Can't provide this info
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in May 2024. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Coding Test 

Leetcode medium questions was asked on hackerrank

Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What is database, system design
  • Ans. 

    A database is a structured collection of data, while system design involves creating a plan for how different components of a system will work together.

    • Database is used to store and organize data in a structured manner.

    • System design involves creating a plan for how different components of a system will interact and work together efficiently.

    • Examples of databases include MySQL, PostgreSQL, and MongoDB.

    • Examples of system...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Standard leetcode questions + hashmaps + projects

Skills evaluated in this interview

Software Developer Intern Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. Sum of Maximum and Minimum Elements Problem Statement Given an array ARR of size N, your objective is to determine the sum of the largest and smallest elements within the array. Follow Up: Can you achieve the above task using the least numb... read more
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IBM Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in IBM interview for freshers?
IBM interview process for freshers usually has 2-3 rounds. The most common rounds in the IBM interview process for freshers are Technical, Resume Shortlist and HR.
How to prepare for IBM interview for freshers?
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 IBM. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at IBM expect are Expense Management, Finance, Fixed Assets, Accounting and Accounts Payable.
What are the top questions asked in IBM interview for freshers?

Some of the top questions asked at the IBM interview for freshers -

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How long is the IBM interview process?

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

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