DSA (core)
Arrays, strings, hash maps, trees, graphs, DP, greedy; 200+ LeetCode. ~50% of prep; OA and Tech 1 are DSA-heavy.
Razorpay Preparation Guide 2025-2026 | Complete Placement Strategy
Complete preparation guide for Razorpay placement 2025-2026. Step-by-step study plan, topic-wise strategy, exam pattern analysis, and tips from selected candidates.
Razorpay placement is driven by an Online Assessment of 90 minutes (2–3 medium–hard coding problems) followed by two technical rounds (DSA then system design), managerial round, and HR. Success depends on strong DSA (200+ problems), system design for payment systems, and behavioral preparation. This guide matches Razorpay’s actual exam pattern (70% or 7.0+ CGPA; ~10–15% OA pass rate).
Key Topics (Based on Exam Pattern)
Section titled “Key Topics (Based on Exam Pattern)”System Design
Payment gateway, transaction processing, distributed systems, APIs, DB, caching. ~25%; critical for Tech 2.
Coding & Interview
Razorpay-tagged problems; mock interviews; behavioral STAR. ~15%.
Culture & Research
Razorpay values; B2B payments; developer culture. ~10%.
Week-by-Week Plan (6–8 weeks)
Section titled “Week-by-Week Plan (6–8 weeks)”| Week | Focus |
|---|---|
| 1–2 | Arrays, strings, hash maps, trees, graphs; 3–4 problems/day. |
| 3–4 | DP, greedy, graphs; optimize solutions; Razorpay-style problems. |
| 5 | System design: payment gateway, transactions, scalability; practice “design payment gateway.” |
| 6 | Mock OA (90 min, 2–3 problems); timed coding. |
| 7–8 | Mock technical + system design; behavioral STAR; research Razorpay. |
Company-Specific Tips
Section titled “Company-Specific Tips”- OA: Bar is high; aim for 2–3 optimal solutions. Python/Java common. Focus on arrays, DP, graphs.
- Tech 2: Expect payment gateway or transaction system design; discuss scalability, reliability, security.
- Behavioral: Prepare STAR for problem-solving, impact, teamwork; research Razorpay’s B2B focus.
Salary Motivation
Section titled “Salary Motivation”Razorpay offers ₹18–25 LPA for SDE-1 (total compensation). SDE-2 (2–4 years) ₹25–35 LPA. Strong DSA and system design align with their bar and improve offer potential.
Related Resources
Section titled “Related Resources”Razorpay Overview
Eligibility, process, salary.
Coding Questions
DSA and coding problems.
Interview Experience
Real candidate experiences.
2024 & 2025 Papers
Previous year papers.
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