First there was a coding round consisted of two coding question and 38 aptitude and basic computer science fundamental questions. After shortlisting, It has total 4 rounds of interview and it took the whole day.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
They really focus on topics from core computer science subjects like interrupt service routines, deadlocks(asked to code it too), semaphores, scheduling in operating system then from computer networks like role of all the layers, TCP, UDP. Was asked if comfortable in UNIX/LINUX. Few coding questions were asked to like swapping the bit at two given positions. How does recursion happen, like flow of a recursive program, tree traversals.
Online Assesment consist of two coding questions of graphs of medium to hard level and it was followed by 2 technical interview and one HR + managerial round.
9 students were selected
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I applied online. I interviewed at Cisco (Bengaluru) in Jan 2022
Interview
It was great experience giving the interview at Cisco if you are planning giving interview be prepared and should have strong basics and problem solving skills. Have firm grip on programming
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Regular expressions and system design and hash tables