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PwC Associate Interview Questions, Process, and Tips

Updated 8 Jan 2025

Top PwC Associate Interview Questions and Answers

  • Q1. Create a table with specified columns Alter the table and add new columns Create another table with help of existing tables Write a query which uses group by clause Write ...read more
  • Q2. 1. How are the fixed income products valued in accordance with the Prudential norms on valuation Master Circular RBI? ( My Job profile was related to Fixed Income and Mon ...read more
  • Q3. Write code to check if two strings are anagram or not.
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PwC Associate Interview Experiences

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Associate Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 19 Aug 2023

Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Hard
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Referral and was interviewed in Feb 2023. There were 3 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 - Case Study 

A large cap company is into large loan disbursements and now wants to get into MSME loans category. Give matket penetration and customer acquisition strategy along with feasibility study.

Round 3 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Questions on banking ratios, payment rails, backend structure of UPI, CBDC etc.
  • Q2. International payments, swift transactions, fintechs etc.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Everything you write in your resume is screened several times by different people. Ensure that you're having in depth knowledge of whatever you write in your resume.
There will definitely be case study involved so be prepared.
People interviewing you would ideally be associate director and above level. They'll be able to gauge you within 5 mins. So be totally concentrated towards what you've done, what is it that you wanna do and whats your target.

Associate Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 2 Apr 2023

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
Selected Selected
Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Don’t add your photo or details such as gender, age, and address in your resume. These details do not add any value.
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Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Spark related questions
Round 3 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. AWS related questions
Round 4 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Hadoop related questions
Round 5 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. AWS related questions
Round 6 - Communication 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. English Communication Test
Round 7 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Salary discussion and hopes and expectations

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Give your best. Be real and speak the truth. Be well prepared

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Associate Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 15 May 2024

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

I applied via Referral and was interviewed before May 2023. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Just stick to your resume
  • Q2. SQL should be prepared well

Associate Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 6 Jun 2023

Interview experience
1
Bad
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Properly align and format text in your resume. A recruiter will have to spend more time reading poorly aligned text, leading to high chances of rejection.
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Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Differs on who takes interview
Round 3 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Differs on who takes the interview

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 (2)

 Associate Lead

 (1)

Associate Interview Questions & Answers

user image Kumar Ayush

posted on 6 Dec 2024

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

I was interviewed before Dec 2023.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

It consists of 40 questions - 20 quant, 20 verbal

Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What are joins in sql? Define each join join briefly.
  • Q2. How do you handle null values
Round 3 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Puzzle round : basically questions from geeks for geeks
  • Q2. There is one round cake . How do you get 8 pieces in 3 cuts?
Round 4 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Tell me about yourself.
  • Q2. Why do you want to join PwC?

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Whatever you write in resume , you must have clear idea of it.

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Associate Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 22 Jan 2024

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via campus placement at Institute of Chartered Accountant of India (ICAI) and was interviewed in Jul 2023. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. What was your Articleship experience ?

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - They don't provide base location as Mumbai, Gurgaon nor Pune, even though they have offices over still. They just tell you to shift to Kolkata Hyderabad or Bengaluru base location.

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Associate Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 26 Feb 2023

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

I applied via Approached by Company and was interviewed in Jan 2023. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Double-check your resume for any spelling mistakes. The recruiter may consider spelling mistakes as careless behavior or poor communication skills.
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Round 2 - Technical 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. What is the kind of work that you are doing in ur current company
  • Q2. Basics of OOPS, Polymorphism(Static and Dynamic)
  • Q3. Asynchronous Programming - use of async and await
  • Ans. 

    Async/await is a way to write asynchronous code in a synchronous style.

    • Async/await is used in C# and other programming languages to simplify asynchronous programming.

    • It allows developers to write asynchronous code that looks like synchronous code.

    • Async/await is used to avoid blocking the main thread and improve application performance.

    • It is commonly used in web applications to handle long-running tasks like database qu...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - You should know your tech stack and the work u are doing in ur current company thoroughly.

Skills evaluated in this interview

Associate Interview Questions & Answers

user image Rounak Roy Chowdhury

posted on 3 Dec 2023

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Hard
Process Duration
More than 8 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Recruitment Consulltant and was interviewed before Dec 2022. There were 5 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Do not use an unprofessional email address such as cool_boy@email.com. It shows a lack of professionalism by the candidate.
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Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. All questions related to cybersecurity.
Round 3 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. All questions related to cybersecurity.
Round 4 - Aptitude Test 

There were around 40 questions in total.

Round 5 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Questions related to previous work experience and cybersecurity questions.

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for PwC Associate interview:
  • Cybersecurity
Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Revise all the topics related to the work you did. Don't fake your experience unless you can handle it properly. It's okay if you cannot answer all questions correctly. But make sure you explained all the things you know correctly.

Associate Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 11 Jan 2023

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

I applied via campus placement at Gandhi Institute of Technology and Management, Visakhapatnam and was interviewed in Dec 2022. There were 4 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Basic aptitude Questions and CS fundamentals

Round 2 - Case Study 

There was a topic about usage of credit card we have to deliver the pros and cons
(More of a GD)

Round 3 - Technical 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Most Concentrated on Projects and stuff related from Resume Only!
  • Q2. Explain your project.
  • Ans. 

    I developed a project that automates the inventory management process for a retail company.

    • Implemented a web-based application using Python and Django framework

    • Integrated barcode scanning functionality to quickly add products to the inventory

    • Designed a user-friendly interface for easy navigation and efficient management

    • Generated detailed reports on stock levels, sales, and product performance

    • Implemented automated notif...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Why machine learning??
  • Ans. 

    Machine learning enables automation and prediction in various fields.

    • Machine learning can automate repetitive tasks and save time and resources.

    • It can predict outcomes and help in decision making.

    • It can be applied in various fields like finance, healthcare, marketing, etc.

    • Examples include fraud detection, image recognition, personalized recommendations, etc.

  • Answered by AI
Round 4 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Why PwC? Do you know anything about PwC?
  • Ans. 

    PwC is a leading global professional services firm known for its expertise and commitment to client service.

    • PwC is one of the Big Four accounting firms, providing a wide range of services including audit, tax, and consulting.

    • PwC has a strong global presence with offices in over 150 countries.

    • PwC is known for its industry-specific knowledge and deep understanding of various sectors.

    • PwC has a reputation for delivering hi...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Would you like to shift ? (if necessary)
  • Ans. 

    Yes, I am open to shifting if necessary.

    • I am flexible and adaptable to new environments.

    • I have experience in successfully transitioning to new roles and locations.

    • I am willing to relocate if required for the job.

    • I believe in embracing new opportunities and challenges.

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Just be good at your basics and be confident.
the main one that matters is your project.

All the best !!!

Skills evaluated in this interview

Associate Interview Questions & Answers

user image Nahush Dange

posted on 5 Apr 2023

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

I applied via Recruitment Consulltant and was interviewed in Oct 2022. There were 4 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Be truthful in your resume. It is very easy to catch false or lies during the interview by asking basic questions.
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Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. It was an in depth technical round conducted by a Senior Associate/Manager in which I was asked about my past project experience in detail. Most of the questions were based on my previous work experience l...
Round 3 - Behavioral 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. The interview panel consisted of a Director and an Associate Director. Both were very friendly and welcoming. The type of questions asked here were a mixture of technical and conversational skills. It's ki...
  • Q2. Tell me one instance in your last project where you were appreciated by the client for your work.
Round 4 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. It was a salary discussion round.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Just prepare thoroughly for your technical interview because that is the only round in which you can get eliminated. Director and HR round are just a check whether you are going to be a good fit to the organization or not.

PwC Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in PwC Associate interview?
PwC interview process usually has 2-3 rounds. The most common rounds in the PwC interview process are Technical, Resume Shortlist and One-on-one Round.
How to prepare for PwC Associate 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 PwC. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at PwC expect are Risk Management, Leadership Development, Networking, Consulting and Advisory.
What are the top questions asked in PwC Associate interview?

Some of the top questions asked at the PwC Associate interview -

  1. 1. How are the fixed income products valued in accordance with the Prudential n...read more
  2. What are the Fundamental Accounting Assumptio...read more
  3. Do you know about stlc explain something about st...read more
How long is the PwC Associate interview process?

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

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PwC Associate Interview Process

based on 81 interviews in last 1 year

4 Interview rounds

  • Technical Round 1
  • Technical Round 2
  • HR Round 1
  • HR Round 2
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People are getting interviews through

based on 139 PwC interviews
Campus Placement
Job Portal
Referral
Company Website
WalkIn
Recruitment Consultant
45%
19%
14%
6%
1%
1%
14% candidates got the interview through other sources.
High Confidence
?
High Confidence means the data is based on a large number of responses received from the candidates.

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