1. HR Screening (10–15 mins)
• Basic introduction
• Project overview
• Notice period, salary, role fit
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2. Technical Round 1 (45–60 mins)
Covers:
• Manual testing concepts (SDLC, STLC, test design, defect life cycle)
• Functional testing scenarios
• SQL basics (joins, filters)
• API testing (status codes, validation)
• Basic automation (if applicable)
• Scenario-based questions
Example: “How will you test login?”
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3. Technical Round 2 (45–60 mins)
Deep technical:
• Automation framework discussion (if applicable)
• OOPs concepts
• Debugging and troubleshooting approach
• Real-time project situations
• Test strategy, estimation, prioritization
• Intermittent/flaky issue handling
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4. Managerial Round (30–45 mins)
• Project ownership
• Handling deadlines
• Mentoring juniors
• Communication style
• Stakeholder handling
• How you deal with production issues
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5. HR / Final Round (15–20 mins)
• Culture fit
• Shift timings
• Offer discussion
• Confirmation of role expectations