Mock interview practice for jobs in India

The usual interview rounds in India

Large companies and IT services firms often begin with an online aptitude or coding test, then a technical interview, then a managerial round and finally an HR round. Start-ups and mid-size firms may compress this into two or three conversations, sometimes on the same day. Campus placements follow their own schedule and can move very fast once the company arrives.

Many first rounds now happen on video. Test your connection, camera and microphone beforehand, and sit somewhere quiet with good light. Interviewers do notice a noisy background or a call that keeps dropping.

Questions that come up almost every time

• Tell me about yourself. Keep it to about a minute: current role, two strong points, and why this job. Do not repeat your whole resume.

• Why are you looking for a change? Keep it positive and about growth, not complaints about your manager.

• What is your current CTC and expected CTC? Know your exact figures, including fixed and variable parts, and have a reasoned expectation ready.

• What is your notice period, and can it be bought out or shortened? Recruiters care a lot about this.

• Are you open to relocation or shift work? Answer honestly; it saves everyone time.

• Explain a project from your resume. Expect detailed follow-up on what you personally built or decided.

Handling technical and project rounds

In technical rounds, interviewers commonly pick one project from your resume and go deep. If you list a tool or language, be ready to explain how you used it. It is better to leave a skill off your resume than to be caught unable to explain it.

Think aloud when solving a problem. Interviewers are often more interested in how you approach the question than in whether you reach the perfect answer. If you do not know something, say so and explain how you would find out. Bluffing usually gets noticed in the follow-up questions.

For freshers, internships, final-year projects and hackathons count as real experience. Prepare a clear two-minute explanation of each one: the problem, your role, what you built and what you learned.

Resume norms for Indian employers

• One page for freshers, two pages for experienced professionals.

• A photo, date of birth and address are still seen on many Indian resumes, but they are not required, and most multinationals do not expect them.

• Put skills and key projects near the top, then experience in reverse date order.

• Mention your notice period only if the job ad asks for it; otherwise it comes up in the conversation.

• For roles abroad, switch to that country's style. The resume tool can do this for you.

Group discussions and salary negotiation

Some employers, especially for campus hiring and management trainee roles, run a group discussion before the interviews. A topic is given, often on business or current affairs, and a small group discusses it while assessors watch. You do not need to speak the most. Make two or three clear points, bring quieter people in, and help the group reach a conclusion. Interrupting or talking over others usually counts against you.

When an offer arrives, it is normal to negotiate politely. Ask for the full salary break-up, including the fixed pay, variable pay, joining bonus and benefits, so you compare offers fairly. If you are asked to share a competing offer, share only what is true. Recruiters in India frequently verify offers and previous salary with payslips or relieving letters.

Keep your documents in order before you resign: offer letter, relieving letter from previous employers, payslips and education certificates. Background verification is standard at many Indian companies and missing papers can delay your joining date.

Preparing with Prepvo

Choose India as your country, pick HR, technical or behavioural as the interview type, and paste the job description. The interviewer asks questions out loud and follows up on what you say, the way a real panel would. Many people find the notice period and CTC questions easier once they have said the answers aloud a few times.

Each session ends with a feedback report on what went well and what to tighten. The resume tool can tailor your resume to a specific job using only your real experience.

Prices are shown in your local currency, based on your country. Tax is shown or added at checkout, depending on your country. In India you can pay by UPI or card. There is also a free scripted sample call on the home page with no sign-up.

Common questions

How should I answer the CTC question?

Give your current CTC accurately, split into fixed and variable if asked, and give an expected figure based on the role and market rates. Being vague usually leads to more questions, not a better offer.

Can I practise in Hindi?

Practice interviews are in English at the moment, which matches most corporate and multinational interviews in India.

Is this useful for campus placements?

Yes. You can rehearse HR and technical rounds for a specific company's job description and get feedback after each attempt.