1. HR Screening (10–15 mins) • Basic introduction • Project overview • Notice period, salary, role fit ⸻ 2. Technical Round 1 (45–60 mins) Covers: • Manual testing concepts (SDLC, STLC, test design, defect life cycle) • Functional testing scenarios • SQL basics (joins, filters) • API testing (status codes, validation) • Basic automation (if applicable) • Scenario-based questions Example: “How will you test login?” ⸻ 3. Technical Round 2 (45–60 mins) Deep technical: • Automation framework discussion (if applicable) • OOPs concepts • Debugging and troubleshooting approach • Real-time project situations • Test strategy, estimation, prioritization • Intermittent/flaky issue handling ⸻ 4. Managerial Round (30–45 mins) • Project ownership • Handling deadlines • Mentoring juniors • Communication style • Stakeholder handling • How you deal with production issues ⸻ 5. HR / Final Round (15–20 mins) • Culture fit • Shift timings • Offer discussion • Confirmation of role expectations