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HCL Interview Types
Types of Interviews in HCL GET Hiring Process
| Stage | Type of Evaluation | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Round 1 | Online Cognitive / Aptitude Test | Check logical, numerical, verbal, and technical basics |
| Round 2 | Technical Interview | Check technical expertise, project knowledge, coding, fundamentals |
| Round 3 | HR / Behavioral Interview | Check communication, attitude, cultural fit, relocation & bond discussions |
Round 1: Cognitive Aptitude Test
This is the elimination round and usually includes:
- Quantitative Ability
- Logical Reasoning
- Verbal Ability
- Computer / IT FundamentaIs (OS, DBMS, Networking, CN)
- Sometimes basic Coding MCQs (role dependent)
⏱ Duration: 75 minutes
Difficulty Level: Medium–High
Round 2: Technical Interview
The panel evaluates:
- Programming concepts (Java / C / Python / C++ — based on resume)
- OOPs Concepts
- Data Structures
- SQL Queries
- DBMS
- OS basics
- Networking basics (if relevant)
- Project explanation
- Internship experience (if available)
- Coding problems (logic-based)
Important Note: They ask deeper questions on whatever skills you mention in resume.
Round 3: HR Interview
This round checks:
- Communication skills
- Confidence and personality
- Long-term vision & goals
- Corporate etiquette
- Availability for relocation / night shift / bond
- Teamwork & leadership qualities
- Strengths and weaknesses
💬 Common questions:
- Tell me about yourself
- Why HCL?
- Why should we hire you?
- Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
Other Types of Evaluation (if applicable)
Sometimes HCL also conducts:
| Additional Type | When Conducted |
|---|---|
| Managerial Interview | For highly competitive colleges / internal referrals |
| Group Discussion (GD) | Rare cases, mostly mass campus drives |
| Versant / English Communication Test | For roles requiring high client interaction |
| Coding Round (Advanced) | For product-based hiring / Digital roles |
Summary Flow (Most Common)
| On Campus / Off Campus HCL GET Selection Flow |
|---|
| 1️⃣ Cognitive Aptitude Test → 2️⃣ Technical Interview → 3️⃣ HR Interview |
Final Note
Even though the hiring process is technical, communication and clarity of explanation play a big role in both technical and HR rounds. Many candidates get rejected not because of lack of knowledge, but because they cannot express their knowledge properly.
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