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IBM Careers Recruitment
IBM hires candidates from all over India. They conduct both on-campus recruitment drives and off-campus recruitment drives. They recruit candidates for various roles and packages. We have provided the entire details of the IBM recruitment process along with details. You will also find step-by-step details on how to apply for jobs of your preference. But before going into the recruitment process, let us learn about IBM.
About IBM
IBM (International Business Machines Corporation) is an IT services company founded by Charles Ranlett Flint. It is an American MNC with operations in over 170 countries. The CEO is Ginni Rimetty. It is headquartered in Armonk, New York, United States. IBM has been in India since 1951. Since then, IBM India has expanded its operations. It has its regional headquarters in Bangalore and offices across 20 cities in India. IBM is nicknamed as Big Blues. It was ranked 5th in Forbes World’s Most Valuable Brand ranking in 2017.
It has established itself as the leading Indian Information Technology industry. This is exhibited in the end-to-end solutions delivered to clients, which span from software and systems hardware to a broad range of infrastructure, cognitive, cloud, and consulting services. IBM helps clients solve complicated business and technical issues by delivering extensive business processes and industry expertise. You can find more details about IBM on its website.
IBM Eligibility
- Candidate must have 60% and above in X and XII
- Candidate must have 65% and above in graduation
- Maximum 1 year of education gap is allowed
- Any candidate with a backlog at the time of attending the selection process will not be eligible
- Candidates who have appeared in the IBM recruitment process in the last 6 months will not be allowed
IBM Recruitment Process
A lot of aspiring candidates apply for IBM jobs every year. The selection process will have four sections. The IBM hiring process is divided into three processes:
- Online test
- Technical round
- HR interview
1. Online Test
The online test for IBM comprises 67 questions that need to be completed in 100 minutes. These questions will be asked from cognitive ability games, learning agility assessment, English language, and coding. The details of each section and syllabus for the same have been provided below.
IBM Online Test Pattern
| Section | Number of questions | Total allotted |
| Cognitive Ability Games | 6 game questions | 30 minutes |
| Learning Agility Assessments | 50 questions | 30 minutes |
| English Language Test | 10 questions | 10 minutes |
| Coding Test | 1 questions | 30 minutes |
| Total | 67 questions | 100 minutes |
There is no fixed syllabus for these sections for IBM recruitment. According to the role you are applying for, prepare the basis of your subject. The syllabus given below is only for reference
Cognitive Ability Games Syllabus
- Shortcuts
- Gridlock
- Resemble
- Tally Up
- Numbubbles
- Proof It
Verbal English Syllabus
- Active and Passive Voice
- Fill in the blanks
- Spotting Error
- Spelling
- Synonyms and Antonyms
- Prepositions and Conjunctions
- Tenses and Articles
Coding Syllabus
- Coding on HackerRank
- Multiple Choice Questions – DBMS, OS, OOPS, Programming, etc
2. Technical Round
Once you clear the online test of IBM, you will have to appear for the technical round. This will be an interview round where the interviewer(s) will ask you technical questions about your branch of study and your previous project. There is no fixed set of questions for this round. Candidates should be ready to answer any type of question put across by the panelists. You might also be asked to write codes or solve case studies.
A few of the common technical questions asked in Infosys are as below. These may differ based on your branch of study.
- Word break
- Word break part 2
- Sort a stack
- Explain weak entity types
- How can redundancy be eliminated from a relation
- Explain the different types of database users
- What is an attribute
- Differentiate between relation schema and relation instance
- File handling in Java
- Can we overload the main method
- Data Structure
- Algorithms
- DBMS
- Operating System
- Networking
- OOPs concepts and
- A programming language of your choice
NOTE: Candidates remember these are just examples of the type of questions asked. This is not the list of questions in the syllabus asked in the technical round of IBM recruitment.
3. HR Interview
This is the last round of the hiring process. Clearing this round will open your door to being a part of the IBM team. Questions regarding your resume will be asked. You will also be asked other questions to test your communication skills and your enthusiasm for the company. You can prepare for this round by going through these common interview questions. Find answers and tips for the same here.
Steps To Apply For IBM Recruitment
Step 1: Visit the official website @ www.ibm.com. The direct link for the same has been given below.
Step 2: You will find an option called career on the tab above. Click on it
Step 3: Enter your location in the space provided and search for available job vacancies
Step 4: You will also have to select your experience. (Entry-level, Intern, Experienced)
Step 5: You will get a complete list of job roles available for your experience and desired location
Step 6: Choose the job according to your interests and qualifications. You will find the details along
Step 7: Enter all the details asked in the columns. (Personal information, academic information)
Step 8: Upload your resume in the option provided
Step 9: Recheck all details and submit without any mistakes. Make sure all attachments are made in the prescribed format only
Step 10: Take a printout of the submitted application form for future reference
IBM Registration Link
So, the direct IBM Registration Link is available in this section.
IBM Registration Link: Click Here
Download IBM Placement Papers
Documents for IBM recruitment process
Candidates will be asked to upload documents to IBM’s portal before the final selection. The documents that the candidates will have to keep ready are
- Resume
- Identity Proof (Aadhar Card, PAN card, Passport, Voters ID, Drivers License)
- 10th and 12th mark sheets
- Graduation and post-graduation semester-wise marks sheets
- Work experience documents (If any)
