Expected volume
- Total Hires: 300+ freshers expected
- SDE-1: 270+ expected
- SDE-2: 30+ expected
- Locations: Gurugram, Bengaluru, more remote opportunities
Zomato 2026 Pattern Details
Overview
Section titled “Overview”Use this page to prepare for Zomato placement drives in 2026. It outlines the expected online assessment and interview shape based on recent Zomato hiring cycles, the topics that keep showing up (coding/DSA, core CS, and role-specific rounds), and a practical multi-month study plan. Pair it with the 2024 and 2025 papers on this site so you are drilling current-style questions while tracking what may change next year.
Expected 2026 pattern
Section titled “Expected 2026 pattern”| Section | Expected Questions | Time | Difficulty | Focus Areas |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coding Problems | 2-3 | 60-80 min | Medium-Hard | Arrays, trees, graphs, DP |
| Debugging | 1-2 | 20-30 min | Medium | Code fixes, logic errors |
| System Design | 1 (for SDE-1/2) | 30-40 min | Medium | Food delivery systems |
Total: 3-5 problems, 90-120 minutes
Platform: HackerRank or Zomato’s internal platform
Languages Allowed: Java, C++, Python, Go
Expected Success Rate: ~10-15% advance to interviews
Expected 2026 question types
Section titled “Expected 2026 question types”Anticipated DSA questions
Section titled “Anticipated DSA questions”Based on 2024-2025 trends, expect questions on:
- Arrays & Strings: Two sum, maximum subarray, string manipulation
- Trees & Graphs: Level order traversal, shortest path, tree traversals
- Dynamic Programming: Coin change, knapsack variations, DP on strings
- Hashing: Frequency counting, anagram problems
Expected System Design topics
Section titled “Expected System Design topics”For SDE-1/2 roles:
- Food delivery tracking system
- Order management system
- Restaurant recommendation engine
- Real-time location tracking
Preparation strategy for 2026
Section titled “Preparation strategy for 2026”Focus Areas:
- DSA Mastery: Practice 100+ problems on LeetCode/HackerRank
- System Design: Study food delivery architecture (Gaurav Sen videos)
- Debugging Skills: Practice code review and bug fixing
- Time Management: Practice solving 2-3 problems in 90 minutes
Recommended Resources:
- Zomato placement papers 2024 and 2025 for pattern understanding
- YouTube tutorials (Striver, Take U Forward) for DSA
- PrepInsta mock tests for OA practice
- LeetCode company-tagged questions
Expected 2026 hiring
Section titled “Expected 2026 hiring”Expected salary
- SDE-1: ₹20-28 LPA (expected increase)
- SDE-2: ₹30-38 LPA
- Senior SDE: ₹55-70 LPA
Expected changes
- More debugging questions in OA
- Increased system design focus
- Enhanced behavioral assessment
- More remote-first roles
What changed going into 2026
Section titled “What changed going into 2026”- Online assessments stay the main volume filter
- Interviewers expect cleaner explanations, not only correct final code
- Domain vocabulary helps in product/fintech/banking conversations
- Mocks matter more than collecting unread PDFs
Day-of checklist
Section titled “Day-of checklist”- Stable internet, charged device, quiet room
- Confirm language/runtime on the platform before scoring starts
- Attempt high-confidence questions first
- Leave buffer time for review on coding submissions
- Keep resume and project links ready for interview scheduling emails
How to use older papers
Section titled “How to use older papers”Use 2024/2025 pages for volume drills. Use this 2026 page for plan and prioritization. If a section disappears from your invite, drop it and double down on what remains.
Related resources
Section titled “Related resources”- Zomato Placement Papers 2024 - Previous year
- Zomato Placement Papers 2025 - Current year
- Zomato Placement Papers Main Page - Complete guide
Similar companies
Section titled “Similar companies”Swiggy · Flipkart · Paytm · Phonepe · Meesho · Blinkit
Start preparing for 2026 now!