SAS R&D Interview Experience

Introduction:

SAS R&D conducted an on-campus recruitment drive for various roles in Pune, featuring a multi-stage selection process.

First Round (Shortlisting):

• Criteria: Possibly based on 10th Marks, 12th Marks, or Diploma Percentage.
• Shortlisted: Around 70-80 candidates.

Second Round (MCQ Test):

• Mode: Online.
• Format: Aptitude, English, Puzzles, and Questions on Graphs and Diagrams.
• Duration: 60 minutes.
• Shortlisted: 20-30 candidates.

Third Round (Technical Interview):

• Mode: Online.
• Interviewer: Associate/Senior Associate Developer.
• Format:
  • Introduction, Internship Experience, and Details.
  • Topics: OOP principles, Cloud Computing, JavaScript, React, etc.
  • DSA Question: Medium difficulty level (prepare for DP as it was asked).
  • Puzzle: Refer to GFG Puzzles.
• Shortlisted: 13-15 candidates.

Fourth Round (Managerial Interview):

• Mode: Offline.
• Interviewer: Senior Manager.
• Format:
  • Introduction, Project Details, Internship Experience.
  • Questions: Focus on teamwork and scenario-based questions.
  • Personal Performance: Questions about differences in 10th and 12th marks (e.g., I scored 95 in 10th and 91 in 12th and still faced this question).
  • Aptitude and previous round review.
• Shortlisted: 7 candidates (some candidates were not fit for the team they were interviewed for, so they were given another chance of a Managerial Interview). After final result 6 candidates went for HR Round.

Fifth Round (HR Round):

• Mode: Online.
• Questions:
  • Favourite subjects.
  • Challenges faced.
  • Team project experiences.
  • Situational questions.
  • Time management.
  • Hobbies.
• Note: This round was perceived as a formality by many candidates from different colleges.
• Final Selection: All 6 candidates were selected.

Tips:

• You may skip OS, but ensure you have basic conceptual knowledge.
• Focus on development technologies.
• Prepare for DSA questions during the interview.