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Paytm Business Analyst Interview Questions and Answers

Updated 30 Jan 2025

14 Interview questions

A Business Analyst was asked 6mo ago
Q. Explain the different types of SQL joins.
Ans. 

SQL joins combine rows from two or more tables based on related columns, enabling complex queries and data retrieval.

  • INNER JOIN: Returns records with matching values in both tables. Example: SELECT * FROM A INNER JOIN B ON A.id = B.id;

  • LEFT JOIN: Returns all records from the left table and matched records from the right table. Example: SELECT * FROM A LEFT JOIN B ON A.id = B.id;

  • RIGHT JOIN: Returns all records from ...

A Business Analyst was asked 9mo ago
Q. Explain how you would use the ROW_NUMBER window function.
Ans. 

ROW_NUMBER() assigns a unique sequential integer to rows within a partition of a result set.

  • ROW_NUMBER() is a window function that assigns a unique number to each row based on the specified order.

  • Syntax: ROW_NUMBER() OVER (PARTITION BY column_name ORDER BY column_name)

  • Example: SELECT name, ROW_NUMBER() OVER (ORDER BY salary DESC) AS rank FROM employees;

  • Useful for pagination, ranking, and eliminating duplicates in ...

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A Business Analyst was asked 9mo ago
Q. What are the different types of joins in SQL?
Ans. 

Different types of joins in SQL include inner join, left join, right join, and full outer join.

  • Inner join: Returns rows when there is at least one match in both tables.

  • Left join: Returns all rows from the left table and the matched rows from the right table.

  • Right join: Returns all rows from the right table and the matched rows from the left table.

  • Full outer join: Returns rows when there is a match in one of the ta...

A Business Analyst was asked 9mo ago
Q. What is the difference between RANK and DENSE_RANK?
Ans. 

Rank assigns unique ranks to each distinct row, while dense_rank assigns consecutive ranks to rows with the same values.

  • Rank leaves gaps in rank numbers if there are ties, while dense_rank does not

  • Rank function is used to assign unique ranks to each distinct row in the result set

  • Dense_rank function is used to assign consecutive ranks to rows with the same values

  • Example: If there are two rows with the same value, r...

A Business Analyst was asked 10mo ago
Q. How do SQL joins work?
Ans. 

SQL joins are used to combine rows from two or more tables based on a related column between them.

  • SQL joins are used to retrieve data from multiple tables based on a related column between them.

  • Types of SQL joins include INNER JOIN, LEFT JOIN, RIGHT JOIN, and FULL JOIN.

  • INNER JOIN returns rows when there is at least one match in both tables.

  • LEFT JOIN returns all rows from the left table and the matched rows from th...

A Business Analyst was asked 10mo ago
Q. How does the GROUP BY function work?
Ans. 

Group by function is used to group data based on a specific column or expression.

  • Group by function is used in SQL to aggregate data based on a specific column.

  • It is often used with aggregate functions like SUM, COUNT, AVG, etc.

  • For example, SELECT department, SUM(salary) FROM employees GROUP BY department will group employees by department and calculate the total salary for each department.

A Business Analyst was asked
Q. How can you be helpful to the organization?
Ans. 

I can be helpful to the organization by analyzing data, identifying trends, and providing insights to support decision-making.

  • Conduct thorough data analysis to identify patterns and trends

  • Generate reports and presentations to communicate findings to stakeholders

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide insights and recommendations

  • Utilize tools such as Excel, SQL, and Tableau to analyze and visualize data

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A Business Analyst was asked
Q. Write simple SQL queries using window functions.
Ans. 

SQL window functions allow for advanced data analysis by performing calculations across a set of table rows related to the current row.

  • Window functions operate on a set of rows defined by an OVER() clause.

  • Example: SELECT employee_id, salary, AVG(salary) OVER (PARTITION BY department_id) AS avg_salary FROM employees;

  • They can be used for ranking: SELECT employee_id, salary, RANK() OVER (ORDER BY salary DESC) AS sala...

A Business Analyst was asked
Q. Find the department-wise highest salary of the employees.
Ans. 

The query finds the highest salary for each department.

  • Use the GROUP BY clause to group the employees by department.

  • Use the MAX() function to find the highest salary for each department.

  • Combine the MAX() function with the GROUP BY clause to get the department wise highest salary.

A Business Analyst was asked
Q. What is the order of execution of SQL clauses?
Ans. 

The order of execution of SQL clauses is: SELECT, FROM, WHERE, GROUP BY, HAVING, ORDER BY.

  • The SELECT clause is executed first to retrieve the desired columns from the table.

  • The FROM clause is executed next to specify the table(s) from which the data is retrieved.

  • The WHERE clause is executed after the FROM clause to filter the rows based on specified conditions.

  • The GROUP BY clause is executed to group the rows base...

Paytm Business Analyst Interview Experiences

18 interviews found

Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. SQL joins inner join, outer join and left join
  • Q2. It was about window function , like we have to use row_number.....don't remberer exact question

Business Analyst Interview Questions & Answers

user image PAWAN KUMAR

posted on 26 Sep 2024

Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. SQL joins inner join, outer join and Inner join
  • Q2. It was about window function, need to use Row_number
  • Ans. 

    ROW_NUMBER() assigns a unique sequential integer to rows within a partition of a result set.

    • ROW_NUMBER() is a window function that assigns a unique number to each row based on the specified order.

    • Syntax: ROW_NUMBER() OVER (PARTITION BY column_name ORDER BY column_name)

    • Example: SELECT name, ROW_NUMBER() OVER (ORDER BY salary DESC) AS rank FROM employees;

    • Useful for pagination, ranking, and eliminating duplicates in resul...

  • Answered by AI

Business Analyst Interview Questions & Answers

user image Abhayjyot Singh Grover

posted on 24 Dec 2024

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Sql joins like basic one
  • Ans. 

    SQL joins combine rows from two or more tables based on related columns, enabling complex queries and data retrieval.

    • INNER JOIN: Returns records with matching values in both tables. Example: SELECT * FROM A INNER JOIN B ON A.id = B.id;

    • LEFT JOIN: Returns all records from the left table and matched records from the right table. Example: SELECT * FROM A LEFT JOIN B ON A.id = B.id;

    • RIGHT JOIN: Returns all records from the r...

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Case study on maruti suzuki
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Approached by Company and was interviewed in Mar 2024. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What are diiferent types of join in sql ?
  • Ans. 

    Different types of joins in SQL include inner join, left join, right join, and full outer join.

    • Inner join: Returns rows when there is at least one match in both tables.

    • Left join: Returns all rows from the left table and the matched rows from the right table.

    • Right join: Returns all rows from the right table and the matched rows from the left table.

    • Full outer join: Returns rows when there is a match in one of the tables.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Difference between rank and dense_rank ?
  • Ans. 

    Rank assigns unique ranks to each distinct row, while dense_rank assigns consecutive ranks to rows with the same values.

    • Rank leaves gaps in rank numbers if there are ties, while dense_rank does not

    • Rank function is used to assign unique ranks to each distinct row in the result set

    • Dense_rank function is used to assign consecutive ranks to rows with the same values

    • Example: If there are two rows with the same value, rank w...

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Project I have done
  • Q2. Internship learning
Round 3 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Work experience
  • Q2. Behavioural Questions

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Business Analyst Interview Questions & Answers

user image Sanyam Kapoor

posted on 18 Sep 2024

Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Hard
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

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

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Why looking for change
  • Ans. 

    Seeking new challenges and opportunities for growth and development.

    • Looking to expand skill set and knowledge in different industries

    • Interested in working on diverse projects with varying complexities

    • Seeking a more dynamic and stimulating work environment

    • Wanting to make a greater impact and contribute to innovative solutions

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Impactful tasks
Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
6-8 weeks
Result
No response

I applied via Referral and was interviewed in Jan 2024. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

SQL codes on window function and group by

Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. SQL ,Data visualization, data analysis
Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Aug 2023. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
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Round 2 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Tell me about your self. Tell about past background. About education and past employment.
  • Q2. Advance Excel questions.

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Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected
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 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. About projects i have written in resume
  • Q2. Sql simple queries on window functions
  • Ans. 

    SQL window functions allow for advanced data analysis by performing calculations across a set of table rows related to the current row.

    • Window functions operate on a set of rows defined by an OVER() clause.

    • Example: SELECT employee_id, salary, AVG(salary) OVER (PARTITION BY department_id) AS avg_salary FROM employees;

    • They can be used for ranking: SELECT employee_id, salary, RANK() OVER (ORDER BY salary DESC) AS salary_ra...

  • Answered by AI
Round 3 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Asked few sql queries
  • Q2. General discussions on my daily work in office

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Interview experience
1
Bad
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
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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 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Tell me about yourself
  • Ans. 

    I am a detail-oriented Business Analyst with a passion for data-driven decision-making and a strong background in project management.

    • Over 5 years of experience in business analysis across various industries, including finance and technology.

    • Skilled in gathering and documenting requirements through stakeholder interviews and workshops, leading to successful project outcomes.

    • Proficient in data analysis tools like SQL and...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Explain my role in previous company

Business Analyst Interview Questions & Answers

user image Suaib Akhtar

posted on 30 Jan 2025

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I appeared for an interview before Jan 2024.

Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Asked me to write a complex SQL query and 2-3 questions from Advanced excel.
Round 2 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Can you explain your previous projects and work experience?
  • Ans. 

    I have worked on various projects as a Business Analyst, including data analysis, process improvement, and stakeholder management.

    • Led a team in analyzing sales data to identify trends and opportunities for growth

    • Implemented a new CRM system to streamline customer interactions and improve efficiency

    • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop and implement process improvements

    • Conducted market research to identify...

  • Answered by AI

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How many rounds are there in Paytm Business Analyst interview?
Paytm interview process usually has 2-3 rounds. The most common rounds in the Paytm interview process are One-on-one Round, Technical and Resume Shortlist.
How to prepare for Paytm Business Analyst 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 Paytm. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at Paytm expect are SQL, Python, Business Analysis, Analytics and Financial Services.
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How long is the Paytm Business Analyst interview process?

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

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