1. Online Assessment (Aptitude + Coding + Behavioral)
Platform: Often conducted on HackerRank or IBM's in-house platform.
Sections:
Cognitive Ability / Aptitude Test
Topics: Number series, pattern recognition, logical reasoning, arithmetic, percentages, ratios.
Time: 30–45 minutes.
Coding Section
1–2 coding problems (Easy to Medium level).
Languages allowed: Java, Python, C++, etc.
English Language Test
Sentence correction, vocabulary, grammar, comprehension.
Personality Assessment (IPAT / WorkStyle Assessment)
Measures how well your personality fits IBM’s work culture and environment
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Your technical depth
Problem-solving approach
Communication skills
Ownership and teamwork
The interview process can vary by company and role, but most follow a fairly standard sequence. Here’s what you can generally expect:
You submit your application (resume, cover letter, portfolio if relevant). A recruiter or hiring manager reviews it to see if your background matches the role.
It’s very easy, was a quick call, and they asked about behavioral questions and skills. Told me that if they liked my profile they would call me in the next days.
Smooth process with HR phone screen followed by technical interview. Questions focused on previous projects, problem-solving, and role knowledge. Interviewers were friendly and explained each step clearly, process is good overall
