I applied in-person. I interviewed at IBM (Kolkata) in Aug 2015
Interview
It saw short and simple. Asked some basic question in for what I was selected. All were telephonic interview. Not hard at all. HR round (salary negotiation ) was done by people manager.
I applied through a recruiter. I interviewed at IBM (Kolkata) in May 2017
Interview
Interview process was very impressive , conducted very smoothly. Released offer letter within weeks. According to my experience, hiring process of IBM is the best among all MNC in India
I applied through an employee referral. The process took 1+ week. I interviewed at IBM (Pune) in Jul 2013
Interview
The process started with employee referal program for me, I was called at the venue and was interview by the panel of two.
The technical level of question was really in depth and the guy taking my interview looked well prepared for cross questioning.
They ask to bring all the document in soft copy along with Hard copy of CV and a Passport size photograph