Software Developer applicants have rated the interview process at HCLTech with 2.7 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 65% positive. To compare, the company-average is 60.6% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Software Developer roles take an average of 11 days to get hired, when considering 317 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at HCLTech overall takes an average of 17 days.
Common stages of the interview process at HCLTech as a Software Developer according to 317 Glassdoor interviews include:
One on one interview: 23%
Skills test: 17%
Background check: 11%
IQ intelligence test: 10%
Phone interview: 9%
Group panel interview: 9%
Personality test: 8%
Presentation: 7%
Drug test: 5%
Other: 2%
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I applied in-person. The process took 7 months. I interviewed at HCLTech (Hyderābād) in Aug 2021
Interview
The interview for the developer role went exceptionally well, showcasing a strong fit between the candidate’s skills and the job requirements. The candidate demonstrated excellent technical expertise, problem-solving abilities, and a deep understanding of programming. Their communication skills were impressive, and they confidently discussed their experience, past projects, and how they handle challenges. The interview also highlighted their potential for growth, adaptability, and passion for continuous learning. It was clear that their qualifications and innovative mindset would make them a valuable addition to the team, with the ability to collaborate effectively and deliver impactful solutions.
The interview process for the Developer role at HCLTech was straightforward and efficient. It consisted of three stages: an initial HR screening, a technical interview, and a final HR round.
I applied through an employee referral. I interviewed at HCLTech (Gurgaon, Haryana) in Jun 2026
Interview
Dsa and Core conceptThe interview focused on Data Structures and Algorithms, Java core concepts including OOP, Collections, Exception Handling, SQL basics, project discussion, problem-solving approach, and communication skills with coding questions.
The interview process was simple and beginner friendly. Most of the questions were basic Java concepts, discussion about projects done in college, and a simple coding question. The interviewers were friendly and focused more on understanding problem-solving approach and communication skills rather than asking very difficult technical questions.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
One of the main things they asked was about OOPs concepts in Java, such as inheritance, polymorphism, abstraction, and encapsulation. They also asked to explain these concepts with simple real-time examples. Apart from that, there were questions about college projects and one basic coding problem.