With basic programming you'll never get into Cisco. High level competitive coding required to pass the coding round. It will be held online and image proctored. After that i don't know cause i didn't clear if you are curious to to quora.
I had a 15 minute long phone screening interview about my background and interests. The interviewer was friendly and the interview process was smooth. It took about a week to get a response.
2 Interview back 2 back, then software answer Please be informed that work experience provided by you will be validated through Background check,if you are working on a contractual basis