Process
I applied through Elitmus. First, there was an online test which contained MCQ questions based on networking. The knowledge required was quite deep.
I was selected for the interview rounds, but they suddenly discarded the drive for some unknown reasons.
Questions
Difficult questions based on networking.
In-depth knowledge is required.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 5 interview experiences for the Cisco Cisco TAC Engineer role in India.
Success Rate
40%
Pass Rate
Cisco's interview process for their Cisco TAC Engineer roles in India is fairly selective, failing a large portion of engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Positive60%
Neutral20%
Negative20%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Cisco's Cisco TAC Engineer interview process in India.
Cisco Work Experiences
4.0
Good Balance, Team Dependent
Cisco TAC Engineer • Current Employee
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
October 19, 2025
Pros: Work-Life Balance
Internal Learnings
Cons: No appraisal if you are not on the right team.
1.0
STAY AWAY, horrible work environment
Cisco TAC Engineer • Current Employee
Brussels, Belgium
March 23, 2025
Pros: Nothing, to be honest with you. Get your CCIE and run away.
Cons: 0 career opportunities
Racist management team
TAC is a factory of slaves.
You will be asked to do the work of a higher grade in order to prove yourself, but don't expect a salary hike/promotion.
No training was provided; you are expected from day 0 to know the technology you are handling.
Legacy technologies for some teams.
TAC Brussels is closing down since it is not competitive any more.
Low salary.
A LOT of micromanagement.
No overtime being paid.
No career path to move to CX.
5.0
Job at Cisco
Cisco TAC Engineer • Former Employee
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States
December 22, 2024
Pros: Amazing learning environment, with a crazy amount of knowledge base that would take you years to master.
Cons: Work-life balance isn’t that cool since you deal with a lot of customers and a new issue to debug every other day.
- 4.0Good Balance, Team DependentCisco TAC Engineer • Current EmployeeBengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaOctober 19, 2025Pros: Work-Life Balance Internal LearningsCons: No appraisal if you are not on the right team.
- 1.0STAY AWAY, horrible work environmentCisco TAC Engineer • Current EmployeeBrussels, BelgiumMarch 23, 2025Pros: Nothing, to be honest with you. Get your CCIE and run away.Cons: 0 career opportunities Racist management team TAC is a factory of slaves. You will be asked to do the work of a higher grade in order to prove yourself, but don't expect a salary hike/promotion. No training was provided; you are expected from day 0 to know the technology you are handling. Legacy technologies for some teams. TAC Brussels is closing down since it is not competitive any more. Low salary. A LOT of micromanagement. No overtime being paid. No career path to move to CX.
- 5.0Job at CiscoCisco TAC Engineer • Former EmployeeRaleigh, North Carolina, United StatesDecember 22, 2024Pros: Amazing learning environment, with a crazy amount of knowledge base that would take you years to master.Cons: Work-life balance isn’t that cool since you deal with a lot of customers and a new issue to debug every other day.
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