I applied through university. The process took 2 days. I interviewed at Caterpillar (Chennai) in Sept 2017
Interview
I was applied through my college. There will be three rounds.
First round will be MCQ round with simple coding questions and some SQL queries ....
MCQ questions will be divided into three parts. 1. Technical 2. Aptitude 3. Verbal
Totally it will be 30 + 3(coding and SQL queries) + 20 + 20 and the time will be one and a half hours. Don't worry the questions will be easy for verbal refer Indiabix.
out of 800 candidates 150 were selected for 2nd round
Second Round : GD (group of 10 candidates) It will be easy. You should speak confidently.
Third Round : Technical HR (Please be perfect in your projects, have as many projects as you can) Technical Skills Required : Deep knowledge in Java, Java Script, Oracle (any one is enough) They will ask which one we will like to have. Java knowledge is must.
All the Best!!!!!!!!!
I interviewed at Caterpillar (Monterrey, Nuevo León)
Interview
Proceso rápido y ágil, se espera buena experiencia técnica en esta área al menos en el puesto aplicado, entrevista dura y con varias personas. Se te pide un buen nivel de inglés y debes de demostrarlo en entrevista
The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Caterpillar (Chennai) in Feb 2026
Interview
It was nice, there were 2 panels who were taking an interview, a maximum of the questions were from the ML topics, Genai, LLMs, etc., and resume questions, the only confusing things for me was that i have asnwerd all the question though there were no call for the job, and also do the SQL they ask to write sql quaries.
Online test
GD
Technical interview
Hr interview
4️⃣ Technical Interview (Round 2) – Managerial
Taken by a team lead or project manager.
Focus on:
How you handle challenges
Past project experience
Teamwork & communication
Problem-solving in real situations
Why Caterpillar?
Your long-term goals
Sometimes they ask behavioral questions using the STAR method.
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5️⃣ HR Interview
Final and easiest round.
Common questions:
Tell me about yourself
Strengths and weaknesses
Salary expectations
Are you ready to relocate?
Why Caterpillar?
About your projects and internships
Cultural fit and communication check
After this, HR sends your offer letter.
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4️⃣ Technical Interview (Round 2) – Managerial
Taken by a team lead or project manager.
Focus on:
How you handle challenges
Past project experience
Teamwork & communication
Problem-solving in real situations
Why Caterpillar?
Your long-term goals
Sometimes they ask behavioral questions using the STAR method.
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5️⃣ HR Interview
Final and easiest round.
Common questions:
Tell me about yourself
Strengths and weaknesses
Salary expectations
Are you ready to relocate?
Why Caterpillar?
About your projects and internships
Cultural fit and communication check
After this, HR sends your offer letter.