Process
It consisted of three rounds on the same day. The first round was technical, followed by a managerial round, and then an HR round. Every round was an elimination round.
I was interviewed for an apprentice program technical role.
Questions
They asked about the language mentioned in the resume.
There were also some questions on the projects.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 8 interview experiences for the Cisco Software Engineer Trainee role in India.
Success Rate
25%
Pass Rate
Cisco's interview process for their Software Engineer Trainee roles in India is very selective, failing most engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Positive88%
Neutral0%
Negative13%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Cisco's Software Engineer Trainee interview process in India.
Cisco Work Experiences
4.0
Review of Apprentice Program
Software Engineer Trainee • Current Employee
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
August 30, 2024
Pros: Can learn work.
Not much stress.
Cons: No proper work-related training was given by management.
Work and training are different.
5.0
Helpful Training, Great Resources
Software Engineer Trainee • Former Employee
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
August 26, 2025
Pros: All trainings are helpful. There are a lot of resources to upgrade the skills.
Cons: Nothing to mention regarding my training program.
5.0
Great Time, No Cons
Software Engineer Trainee • Current Employee
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
July 31, 2024
Pros: Working environment is very good.
It gives enough time to do any tasks.
Cons: I have not experienced any cons.
- 4.0Review of Apprentice ProgramSoftware Engineer Trainee • Current EmployeeBengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaAugust 30, 2024Pros: Can learn work. Not much stress.Cons: No proper work-related training was given by management. Work and training are different.
- 5.0Helpful Training, Great ResourcesSoftware Engineer Trainee • Former EmployeeBengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaAugust 26, 2025Pros: All trainings are helpful. There are a lot of resources to upgrade the skills.Cons: Nothing to mention regarding my training program.
- 5.0Great Time, No ConsSoftware Engineer Trainee • Current EmployeeBengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaJuly 31, 2024Pros: Working environment is very good. It gives enough time to do any tasks.Cons: I have not experienced any cons.
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