Thorough interview process, beginning with a deep technical interview about my experience and expertise, followed by a managers interview about higher level topics. After 2 interviews I was given an offer which I accepted. Previous interview experiences with Cisco were similar, with just the interviewers being different.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Give us an example of a major project you designed and delivered, including what went well and what you'd do differently next time.
The second round was of 45 minutes. They asked about computer network stuffs like Subnet Mask, Subnetting, All the seven layers of OSI model.
Some questions from the operating system(deadlock and Ubuntu commands) and C.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
working of the website, DNS, routing, IP address and its types(ipv4 and ipv6) , bandwidth concept, device in each layer of OSI model, and the difference between switch and router.
Basically the process was very streamlined 3 interviews in one day. HR-Technical-Technical. I would say if you have knowledge in networking it is good quality interview and demanding enough but not too much,
I applied through college or university. I interviewed at Cisco (Bengaluru) in Jul 2025
Interview
It has 5 rounds
1)Online assessment
(It has networking and Coding question)
2)PPT submission(Not a elimination round)
(We have to submit the ppt based on the idea we have choosed)
3)Techincal round 1
(Mostly Networking)
4)Manegerial Round
(Behavioural questions)
5)Hr