I applied online. The process took 1+ week. I interviewed at HCLTech (Noida) in Feb 2014
Interview
The panel was focused and had list questions to ask. Had some 12 questions and I answered 10 question and moved me to second round. Second was easy with some formal questions
The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at HCLTech (Noida) in Oct 2013
Interview
it was quick process, as the requirement was urgent, first round was technical telephonic , second round was face to face and it was technical cum managerial , then Salary negotiation over phone . i had two or three telephonic discussion over phone for salary and designation .
Try to join at before start of new quarter , it will help in appraisal cycle
I applied through a staffing agency. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at HCLTech (Haiderabad) in Nov 2012
Interview
2 rounds one technical and one HR and finally discussed about the negotiation , but hard to negotiate and need to accept the offer whatever they provide. The interview was a telephonic round and it was much easier to crack. I was technically sound and my skills are so niche, the person who asked the question does not have much of technicality and the interview was more on generic technology and able to crack it easily . But, i will never claim that for every other role / designation , the same type of process will be followed