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← Cyient

Mid Backend at Cyient

BackendMidOutcome unknown◆ Commonly asked· 2023

A mid backend hiring drive. Breadth of fundamentals mattered more than algorithmic depth.

The loop · 5 rounds

01

Round 01 · 3 questions

Online Assessment

Timed online coding / aptitude screen, usually the first filter.

  • Logical reasoning: syllogisms and statement–conclusion.
    MidMedium◆ Commonly asked
    #reasoning
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  • Verbal ability: reading comprehension passage.
    MidEasy◆ Commonly asked
    #verbal
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  • Logical reasoning: number and letter series completion.
    MidEasy◆ Commonly asked
    #reasoning
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02

Round 02 · 2 questions

DSA / Coding

Data structures & algorithms on a whiteboard or shared editor.

  • Check whether two strings are anagrams.
    MidEasy◆ Commonly asked
    #string
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  • Implement binary search on a sorted array.
    MidEasy◆ Commonly asked
    #searching
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03

Round 03 · 4 questions

Tech Deep-Dive

Deep questions on your core stack and fundamentals.

  • Explain virtual memory, paging and segmentation.
    MidMedium◆ Commonly asked
    #os
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  • What is indexing in a database and when does it help?
    MidMedium◆ Commonly asked
    #dbms
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  • What is a pointer? Explain pointer arithmetic in C.
    MidMedium◆ Commonly asked
    #c
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  • Write a SQL query to find the second-highest salary.
    MidMedium◆ Commonly asked
    #sql
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04

Round 04 · 2 questions

Hiring Manager

Scope, ownership, and role-fit discussion with the manager.

  • How would you approach understanding a client's legacy codebase?
    Mid◆ Commonly asked
  • How do you handle a client changing requirements mid-sprint?
    Mid◆ Commonly asked
05

Round 05 · 3 questions

Behavioral / HR

Values, collaboration, and past-experience (STAR) questions.

  • Why should we hire you?
    Mid◆ Commonly asked
  • Tell me about your final-year project.
    Mid◆ Commonly asked
  • Are you comfortable signing the service agreement / bond?
    Mid◆ Commonly asked

Practice each round across every company

  • Online Assessment
  • DSA / Coding
  • Tech Deep-Dive
  • Hiring Manager
  • Behavioral / HR

◆ This experience is composed from commonly reported questions for this role and level. Real, individually-shared interviews will be layered in over time.