I recently interviewed for the Associate Consultant role at Infosys (Pune location) with 2.5+ years of IT experience.

Here’s a breakdown of my interview journey:

Round 1: Technical Interview (Virtual)

• Focused on backend + Java concepts and practical implementation.

• Key questions asked:

  • Java 8 Stream API: use cases, filtering, mapping, grouping.

  • Microservices & API Gateway: communication patterns, advantages.

  • Spring Boot: exception handling (@ControllerAdvice vs @ExceptionHandler).

  • Coding Question: Find the K-th frequent element in an array (expected optimized solution).

Round 2: Face-to-Face (Bhubaneswar Campus)

• This was a detailed project discussion, I was asked to explain:

  • Features I had delivered.

  • My exact contribution in the team.

  • The business impact of the feature delivered.

The focus here was on depth of understanding + ownership.

Round 3: Managerial Discussion (Same Day)

Scenario-based and behavioral questions.

“How would you handle a conflict within the team?”

They tested problem-solving mindset, leadership qualities, and consulting approach.

Round 4: HR Discussion (After 2 Hours)

Straightforward HR round.
Covered:
Salary discussion
Location preference (Pune)
Career growth & role expectations

Final Verdict: Received the Offer for Associate Consultant role at Infosys (Pune).