I applied through university. The process took 1 day. I interviewed at Cisco (Guwahati) in Dec 2012
Interview
A written test, which covers a vast number of topics ranging from transistors to operating systems. it is a multiple choice exam and followed by technical round of interview and a HR.
Technical round is important and they mainly concentrated on algorithms and Data structures
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
give an algorithm/write a program to find out the intersection node in two linked lists, which are in a shape Y. given length of linked lists
They care about your skills, rather than your background. They have a template which they provide and you got to fill that, everyone is provided a unique number. You are instructed not to disclose any of your personal details in the due course of your interview.
The interview process was two rounds. The first round was a behavioral interview. Straightforward questions, like tell me about the most technically challenging project you have worked on. The second round was a system design interview.
I applied online. I interviewed at Cisco in May 2026
Interview
Series of 4 interviews, First screening with HR Recruiter, reviewed resume and qualifications, second was hiring manager, reviewed experience and skills. Technical interview with team as a panel type interview, Last with hiring Director.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Technical questions on networking. Experience with work enviroment