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Citi placement papers 2025
Overview
Section titled “Overview”Citi placement papers 2025. Primary filter: Citi Online Assessment. Focus: Aptitude, coding, finance domain.
Citi Aptitude Mock Quiz
Timed placement-style MCQs with score and explanations after you submit. Use it to check speed and accuracy before the real test.
Questions15
Time10 min
Quantitative
Find x: 2/3 of x = 48. x =
x = 48 × 3/2 = 72.
Quantitative
Identify the next shape in the sequence: Circle, Square, Triangle, Circle, Square, ?
The sequence repeats every three shapes: Circle, Square, Triangle After Circle and Square, the next shape is Triangle
Quantitative
If 20% of a number is 48, the number is:
Number = 48 × 100/20 = 240.
Quantitative
A sum doubles in 5 years at simple interest. The rate of interest is:
For doubling, RT = 100 → R = 100/5 = 20%.
Quantitative
A can complete a work in 12 days, B in 15 days, and C in 20 days. If they work together, in how many days will they complete the work?
Let total work = LCM of 12, 15, 20 = 60 units A's efficiency = 60/12 = 5 units/day B's efficiency = 60/15 = 4 units/day C's efficiency = 60/20 = 3 units/day Combined efficiency = 5 + 4 + 3 = 12 units/day Time taken = 60/12 = 5 days
Verbal
Antonym of "Benevolent":
Benevolent ↔ malevolent.
Reasoning
Find next number: 2, 5, 10, 17, 26, ?
Pattern: Differences are 3, 5, 7, 9 (odd numbers) Next difference = 11 Next number = 26 + 11 = 37
Verbal
Neither of the options _____ correct.
Neither takes singular.
Reasoning
Series: 1, 4, 9, 16, 25, ?
Perfect squares → 36.
Reasoning
Find the next number: 1, 8, 27, 64, 125, ?
Correct answer: 216
Reasoning
Find the next number: 5, 10, 20, 40, ?
×2 each → 80.
Quantitative
Find next letter: B, E, H, K, ?
Pattern: B(+3)→E(+3)→H(+3)→K(+3)→N Next letter = N
Verbal
Synonym of "Vivid":
Vivid means bright.
Reasoning
Odd one out: 8, 27, 64, 100, 125
Others are perfect cubes; 100 is not.
Verbal
Identify the correctly spelled word:
Accommodate has double "c" and double "m".
Your score
0/15(0%)
Review
Sample Citi Questions with Solutions
Section titled “Sample Citi Questions with Solutions”Practice-style questions (not leaked live papers).
Aptitude / Reasoning
Section titled “Aptitude / Reasoning”Q1: Ratio of ages A:B = 4:5. After 6 years = 6:7. A present age?
Answer: 12 years
Explanation: 4x+6 / 5x+6 = 6/7 => x=3 => A=12.
Q2: Simple interest on Rs.8000 at 10% for 2 years?
Answer: Rs.1600
Explanation: SI = PRT/100 = 1600.
Q3: If 30% of x = 150, x = ?
Answer: 500
Explanation: 0.3x=150 => x=500.
Q4: Average of 5 numbers is 20. One number 30 replaced by 10. New average?
Answer: 16
Explanation: Sum 100 -> 80; avg 16.
Q5: A finishes in 10 days, B in 15. Together?
Answer: 6 days
Explanation: 1/10+1/15=1/6.
Q6: Probability of drawing an ace from a deck?
Answer: 1/13
Explanation: 4/52=1/13.
Q7: Pipe A fills in 6h, B in 8h. Together to fill?
Answer: 24/7 hours
Explanation: 1/6+1/8=7/24.
Q8: CP Rs.500, SP Rs.600. Profit percent?
Answer: 20%
Explanation: (100/500)*100=20%.
Coding Practice
Section titled “Coding Practice”Coding Q1: Two Sum
Approach: Hash map complements.
Complexity: O(n)
Citi tip: Narrate brute force then optimize then edge cases before coding.
Coding Q2: Longest substring without repeat
Approach: Sliding window + last index.
Complexity: O(n)
Citi tip: Narrate brute force then optimize then edge cases before coding.
Coding Q3: Merge intervals
Approach: Sort + merge.
Complexity: O(n log n)
Citi tip: Narrate brute force then optimize then edge cases before coding.
Coding Q4: Top K frequent
Approach: Count + heap.
Complexity: O(n log k)
Citi tip: Narrate brute force then optimize then edge cases before coding.
Coding Q5: Linked list cycle
Approach: Floyd tortoise-hare.
Complexity: O(1) space
Citi tip: Narrate brute force then optimize then edge cases before coding.
Coding Q6: Level order traversal
Approach: BFS queue.
Complexity: O(n)
Citi tip: Narrate brute force then optimize then edge cases before coding.
Coding Q7: Coin change min coins
Approach: DP unbounded.
Complexity: O(amount*coins)
Citi tip: Narrate brute force then optimize then edge cases before coding.
Coding Q8: Binary search
Approach: Lo/hi mid.
Complexity: O(log n)
Citi tip: Narrate brute force then optimize then edge cases before coding.
Coding Q9: Kadane max subarray
Approach: Running best.
Complexity: O(n)
Citi tip: Narrate brute force then optimize then edge cases before coding.
Coding Q10: Reverse a string in-place
Approach: Two pointers from ends.
Complexity: O(n)/O(1)
Citi tip: Narrate brute force then optimize then edge cases before coding.
Deep Prep Notes for Citi
Section titled “Deep Prep Notes for Citi”How the Citi Online Assessment Usually Feels
Section titled “How the Citi Online Assessment Usually Feels”Candidates describe a paced filter where easy marks disappear if you over-invest in one hard item. For Citi, start with a three-minute scan, mark certainty levels, and protect accuracy. Languages typically include Java, Python, SQL.
Topic Weight Hints (Candidate-Reported)
Section titled “Topic Weight Hints (Candidate-Reported)”| Area | Why it matters at Citi |
|---|---|
| Aptitude | Primary shortlist signal |
| Core CS (OOPs/DBMS/OS) | Technical interview depth |
| Global Banking awareness | Managerial / HR differentiation |
| Communication | Especially for consulting and client-facing GSIs |
14-Day Sprint
Section titled “14-Day Sprint”- Days 1-3: pattern familiarization + 2 sectional mocks
- Days 4-7: weak-topic closed practice
- Days 8-10: full mocks every other day
- Days 11-14: interview narration + light revision
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