Caelius Consulting , SRMCEM, Lucknow Campus Hiring Experience | Application Developer Role
I recently appeared for the Caelius Consulting campus hiring process. Around 500 students applied, and I was shortlisted based on my resume.
I cleared multiple rounds but was eventually rejected in the Technical Interview. Sharing my experience in detail so it can help others preparing for similar campus drives.
Company & Role
- Company: Caelius Consulting
- Role: Application Developer → Sr. Application Developer → Solution Consultant
- Training Period: 12 months
- Location: Mohali
- Stipend: ₹20,000/month for the first 6 months → ₹25,000/month for the next 6 months
- Full-Time CTC: ₹8.44 LPA as Solution Consultant
- Placement Type: Internship + Full Time
1. Resume Shortlisting
Around 500 students applied, and I was shortlisted based on my resume.
This was my first major learning:
If something is mentioned on your resume, be prepared to explain it.
500 → 40 students
2. Round 1 — Google Form
The first round was conducted through a Google Form.
We had to answer questions within a given time limit.
After this round:
500 → 40 students
I was selected for the next round.
3. Round 2 — Group Discussion
The 40 selected candidates were divided into groups of around 5–6 students.
Our topic was:
"Will AI replace humans?"
The discussion mainly tested:
- Communication
- Logical thinking
- Confidence
- Ability to present your points
- Ability to listen and respond to others
After the GD:
40 → 16 students
I was selected for the next round.
4. Round 3 — Technical Test | HackerEarth
The technical test was conducted on HackerEarth and lasted around 3 hours.
The test consisted of:
- 75 English/Verbal questions
- 1 SQL question
- 1 Programming question
- Remaining questions were Aptitude
After the test:
16 → 14 students
I was selected again.
What should you prepare?
For a similar test, don't prepare only DSA.
Focus on:
- Aptitude
- English/Verbal
- SQL
- Basic Programming
- Time Management
There were a large number of questions, so managing time was important.
5. Round 4 — Technical Interview
The Technical Interview was conducted online.
It started with a basic introduction, and then most of the discussion focused on the projects mentioned on my resume.
This was the most important lesson from my experience:
Your projects can become the main focus of a technical interview.
Be prepared to answer questions such as:
- Why did you build this project?
- What was your exact contribution?
- Which technologies did you use?
- Explain the complete architecture/workflow.
- How does your database work?
- What APIs did you use?
- What challenges did you face?
- Why did you choose a particular technology?
- What would you improve in the project?
- What happens internally when the application runs?
Unfortunately, I was rejected at this stage.
6. Personal Interview
After the Technical Interview:
14 → 5 students
Five candidates were selected for the Personal Interview.
However, none of the candidates from our campus were finally placed in the company.
Complete Selection Journey
500 Applicants
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40 — Google Form
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GD
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16 — Technical Test
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14 — Technical Interview
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5 — Personal Interview
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0 Final Placements from Our Campus