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Goldman Sachs Engineering Analyst Campus Hiring Program - Test Pattern & Interview Rounds

The Goldman Sachs Engineering Analyst Campus Hiring Program consists of three main stages: an Aptitude Test, a Technical Test, and three Interview Rounds. The Aptitude Test includes 70-75 questions across various reasoning categories, while the Technical Test focuses on computer science and programming questions. Interview rounds evaluate data structures, algorithms, and fundamental computer science concepts, with an emphasis on communication and problem-solving skills.

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Goldman Sachs Engineering Analyst Campus Hiring Program - Test Pattern & Interview Rounds

The Goldman Sachs Engineering Analyst Campus Hiring Program consists of three main stages: an Aptitude Test, a Technical Test, and three Interview Rounds. The Aptitude Test includes 70-75 questions across various reasoning categories, while the Technical Test focuses on computer science and programming questions. Interview rounds evaluate data structures, algorithms, and fundamental computer science concepts, with an emphasis on communication and problem-solving skills.

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Goldman Sachs Engineering Analyst Campus Hiring Program - Test Pattern &

Interview Rounds

Test Structure and Rounds

The hiring process for the Goldman Sachs Engineering Analyst role consists of three main
stages:

1.​ Aptitude Test


2.​ Technical Test
3.​ Interview Rounds

1. Aptitude Test
●​ Platform: Hackerrank (Video proctored)
●​ Total Questions: 70–75
●​ Time Limit: 120 minutes
●​ Sections (Mandatory):
○​ Numerical Computations - 12 questions
○​ Numerical Reasoning - 12 questions
○​ Abstract Reasoning - 12 questions
○​ Diagrammatic Reasoning - 12 questions
○​ Logical Reasoning - 12 questions
○​ Reading Comprehension 1 - 5 questions
○​ Reading Comprehension 2 - 5 questions
●​ Marking Scheme:
○​ Correct Answer: +5
○​ Incorrect Answer: -2
●​ Question Difficulty: Mixed (Basic to Advanced)

2. Technical Test
●​ Platform: Hackerrank (Proctored, No Section Switching)
●​ Total Duration: 60 minutes
●​ Sections & Duration:
○​ Computer Science Section (50 mins)
■​ Programming Questions: 2 (30 mins)
■​ MCQs: 10 (20 mins)
○​ Subjective Section (10 mins)
■​ 2 Questions (e.g., teamwork, project challenges)
●​ Marking Scheme:
○​ MCQs had negative marking.
3. Interview Rounds
●​ Total Rounds: 3 (All Eliminative)
●​ Mode: Zoom (Ensure proper network setup, mic, and camera readiness)
●​ Duration: 9 AM – 7 PM (Whole-day process)

Technical Interview Round 1

●​ Duration: 50 minutes
●​ Format:
○​ Introduction
○​ DSA Questions: 2 (Asked to code & explain approach, time & space
complexity)
○​ SQL Query (Alternative DSA question given if SQL not known)
●​ Example Questions:
○​ Equal Tree Partition
○​ Consecutive Sequenced Numbers
●​ Key Takeaways:
○​ Communicate well, clarify doubts.
○​ Explain data structures & complexity clearly.
○​ Be honest about topics you haven’t studied.

Technical Interview Round 2

●​ Duration: 30 minutes
●​ Format:
○​ Introduction
○​ DSA Questions: 2 (Explained approach & coded)
●​ Example Questions:
○​ Move Zeroes to End
○​ Count of Integers
●​ Key Takeaways:
○​ Approach clarity matters more than just coding speed.
○​ Interviewers might modify the problem to test adaptability.

Technical Interview Round 3 (Final)

●​ Duration: 45–50 minutes


●​ Format:
○​ DSA Question (Only approach explanation required)
○​ Puzzle Questions
○​ CS Fundamentals Discussion
○​ Resume-based Questions
○​ HR Discussion (Hobbies, Interests, Projects)​
●​ Example Questions:
○​ Puzzle 1: XYZ+XZY=ZYX (Find X, Y, Z where X ≠ Y ≠ Z)
○​ Puzzle 2: Train Leaves Daily (Delhi to Kanyakumari & vice versa) - How
many trains seen while reaching?
●​ CS Fundamentals Topics Covered:
○​ Memory Allocation (Stack vs Heap)
○​ Hash Table & Collision Handling
○​ Sorted Maps (BST-based Implementation)
○​ Sorting Large Files Under Memory Constraints
●​ Key Takeaways:
○​ Strong grasp of fundamental CS concepts required.
○​ Problem-solving & thought process evaluation mattered more than just
answers.
○​ Be prepared for open-ended discussions.

Final Thoughts & Tips


●​ Aptitude & Coding rounds have the highest elimination rate – prepare well.
●​ DSA proficiency is crucial, especially for solving problems in interviews.
●​ Projects & Resume-based discussions matter – have strong, real-world projects.
●​ Honesty is key – don’t fake knowledge on topics you haven’t studied.
●​ Practice puzzles & fundamental CS topics – often asked in final rounds.

This document summarizes the Goldman Sachs Engineering Analyst Campus Hiring
Program based on multiple interview experiences, providing a structured overview of the
test pattern, number of questions, marking scheme, topics covered, and interview
rounds.

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