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Updated 5 Oct 2022

Tata Communications Hardware & Networking Engineer Interview Experiences

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I applied via campus placement at All India Shri Shivaji Memorial Society's College of Engineering, Pune and was interviewed in Sep 2022. There were 4 interview rounds.

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 - Aptitude Test 

30 questions 30 minutes
Verbal aptitude 10 Q
Quantitative aptitude 10 Q
Logical reasoning 10 Q

Round 3 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Cell structure, GSM ,CDMA ,Osi model layer ? It's function? Diffrent types of protocols ? Router / switch / hub working and function . Port no .DNS ? What is Arp and rarp ?
Round 4 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Tell me about yourself ? Your hobbies ? Job description

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for Tata Communications Hardware & Networking Engineer interview:
  • Computer Networking
  • Cellular
  • Telecommunication
Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Believe in yourself and your skillsets. Prepare well and only apply where your skillset matches with job description

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Interview experience
1
Bad
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
No response

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

Round 1 - Technical 

(4 Questions)

  • Q1. 1.what is the port no used by DHCP?
  • Ans. 

    The port number used by DHCP is 67 (server) and 68 (client).

    • Port 67 is used by DHCP server to listen for client requests

    • Port 68 is used by DHCP client to send requests to the server

    • DHCP uses UDP protocol for communication

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  • Q2. 2.OSPF states ? 3.VTP Pruning? 4.what is DHCP? 5.what is Reverse ARP and how it is different from DHCP?
  • Q3. 3.They will give you Ip address and mask you need to tell the pools of Ip's?
  • Q4. 4.What is ISIS and MDLS
  • Ans. 

    ISIS and MDLS are protocols used in networking for routing and network management.

    • ISIS (Intermediate System to Intermediate System) is a routing protocol used to exchange routing information between network devices.

    • MDLS (Management Data Input/Output Link Service) is a protocol used for network management tasks such as monitoring and configuration.

    • ISIS is commonly used in large enterprise networks and internet service p...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for ACT Fibernet NOC Engineer interview:
  • Routing protocols
  • Switching
  • Basic Networking Protocols
Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - They asked me around 10 to 12 questions and i answered all the questions, But after first round of technical they waited me for second round after the lunch they are telling me, We will call you for the next process.
Simply they waited us for 2 hours.
Don't know they are Conducting Walk in Interviews or Simply wasting our time.
So, Please Be aware of this Company.

Skills evaluated in this interview

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

I applied via Naukri.com

Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G Architecture
Round 2 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Salary package, location, 24*7 shift
Interview experience
2
Poor
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

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

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 - Technical 

(5 Questions)

  • Q1. Diploma cse Lileted
  • Q2. Osi model network
  • Q3. Computer ke Leleted
  • Q4. Production quality
  • Q5. Computer basic excel

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for Bharti Airtel IT Engineer interview:
  • Computer Networking
Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Self depend
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Do you know how firewall works
  • Ans. 

    Firewall acts as a barrier between a trusted internal network and untrusted external network, controlling incoming and outgoing traffic based on predetermined security rules.

    • Firewall filters network traffic based on rules set by administrators

    • It can block or allow traffic based on IP addresses, ports, protocols, etc.

    • Firewalls can be hardware-based or software-based

    • Examples include Cisco ASA, Palo Alto Networks, and pfS

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Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Really good company

Skills evaluated in this interview

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

Questions about networking and English

Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Questions about technical knowledge of network
  • Q2. What is arp? What is HSRP? WHAT IS GLBP? WHAT IS NAT
  • Ans. 

    ARP is a protocol used to map an IP address to a physical MAC address on a local network.

    • ARP stands for Address Resolution Protocol.

    • It operates at the Data Link Layer of the OSI model.

    • ARP is used to resolve IP addresses to MAC addresses.

    • It is essential for communication between devices on the same network.

    • ARP requests are broadcasted to all devices on the network.

    • Example: When a computer wants to send data to another d...

  • Answered by AI

Skills evaluated in this interview

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Mar 2022. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
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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 - Aptitude Test 

Aptitude test test used individual skill and activity. Individual success and ignoring

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Market your self.job search like it 'is your job. Use informational internet network.
Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I was interviewed before Jan 2022.

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 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. SIP,IMS,SS7,call flow of sip and ims,ip,
  • Q2. FTTH questions,Ont ,bont pri, analog, bri
Round 3 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Salary negotiation, reason for leaving current job, general interview questions

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Interview may be telephonic , Prepare general interview questions
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Walk-in and was interviewed in Jul 2023. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What is networking?
  • Ans. 

    Networking is the practice of connecting computers and other devices to share resources and information.

    • Networking involves the use of hardware such as routers, switches, and cables to create a network.

    • It also includes the use of software protocols like TCP/IP to facilitate communication between devices.

    • Networking allows devices to share resources such as files, printers, and internet connections.

    • Examples of networking

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What is DHCP,DNS,VLAN,size of IPv4 and IPv6,
  • Ans. 

    DHCP assigns IP addresses, DNS translates domain names to IP addresses, VLAN separates network traffic, IPv4 has 32-bit addresses, IPv6 has 128-bit addresses.

    • DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) assigns IP addresses to devices on a network dynamically.

    • DNS (Domain Name System) translates domain names to IP addresses.

    • VLAN (Virtual Local Area Network) separates network traffic into different segments.

    • IPv4 has 32-bit...

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Osi layer,dhcp snooping, tcp/ip, basic questions about is-is,ospf,bgp, different between default vlan and native vlan, Stp, cisco switch models, ip address types, telnet, ssh, syslog, snmp, vpn, radius ser...

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Only put the things you know in resume

Skills evaluated in this interview

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Feb 2022. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Tell me about yourself.
  • Ans. 

    I am an experienced NOC Engineer with a strong background in network operations and troubleshooting.

    • I have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science.

    • I have worked for 5 years in a large telecommunications company, managing and monitoring network infrastructure.

    • I am skilled in using network monitoring tools such as SolarWinds and Wireshark.

    • I have experience in troubleshooting network issues, analyzing logs, and implementi...

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. What is modulation, tcp/ip, guard band.
  • Ans. 

    Modulation is the process of varying a signal's characteristics to transmit information. TCP/IP is a protocol used for communication between devices. Guard band is a frequency band used to separate two channels.

    • Modulation is used in radio communication to transmit information by varying the amplitude, frequency, or phase of a carrier wave.

    • TCP/IP is a set of protocols used for communication between devices on a network....

  • Answered by AI
Round 3 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. What is 2g, 3g,4g explain
  • Ans. 

    2G, 3G, and 4G are different generations of mobile network technology.

    • 2G stands for second generation and is based on digital technology. It allows for basic voice and text communication.

    • 3G stands for third generation and introduced mobile data and internet connectivity.

    • 4G stands for fourth generation and offers faster internet speeds and improved data transfer rates.

    • Examples of 2G networks include GSM and CDMA. Exampl...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Study throughly the telecom topic and should have good communication skills in English.

Skills evaluated in this interview

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How many rounds are there in Tata Communications Hardware & Networking Engineer interview?
Tata Communications interview process usually has 4 rounds. The most common rounds in the Tata Communications interview process are Resume Shortlist, Aptitude Test and Technical.

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