I applied online. I interviewed at Upstox in Feb 2026
Interview
I was initially contacted by HR on LinkedIn regarding an opportunity, and it was mentioned that there would be two rounds of interviews. Only the first round was scheduled.
During the first interview, the interviewer was extremely restrictive. He shared the problem statement and expected me to complete it within 45 minutes, but this time constraint was not communicated at the start of the interview.
Throughout the session, there was no interaction, feedback, clarification, or follow-up questions. The interviewer remained silent for most of the time, appearing disengaged.
Around the 50-minute mark, he mentioned that the problem should have been completed within 45 minutes and stated that we had exceeded the allotted time, after which the call was ended.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Design a 5x5 Grid with input boxes which accept either a number or a formula.
Show preview of each input under that input. If it's a formula, show result of that formula otherwise show the number.
I applied through a staffing agency. The process took 1 week. I interviewed at Upstox in May 2024
Interview
Initially was given a take home assignment, Post spending a weekend and submitting it. They won't even give you a proper feedback what are they expecting what is missing. They just send a mail saying have not been selected for further rounds.
I applied through an employee referral. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at Upstox (Mumbai) in Dec 2023
Interview
Total 3 rounds of interview.
1. Basic coding and technical assesssment
2. System design
3. Hr round
During my 2nd round the interviewer was not aware of which round it that's my 2nd round and have asked me algo related question.
