Paypal OA Questions 2021: What Candidates Actually Saw
Last updated: May 2026
17+ Paypal online assessment questions reported by candidates who took the OA in 2021. Sourced from 1Point3Acres, LeetCode, Blind, Glassdoor, and Reddit. Data grows as new reports are added.
Paypal OA Format in 2021
The Paypal online assessment has followed a consistent format across multiple hiring cycles. Based on 2021 reports in the database, candidates typically see 2 to 3 algorithmic coding problems delivered through a proctored online platform (most commonly HackerRank). Some roles include additional behavioral or work-simulation components after the coding section.
Time limits reported by candidates range from 70 to 110 minutes for the full assessment. The coding problems are auto-graded, so edge case handling and runtime efficiency both matter. Partial credit is available on some platforms if your solution passes a subset of test cases.
Real Paypal OA Questions from 2021
Paypal OA
Could not copy the questions, so this is a summary version from memory and my understanding, solutions and further explanations are very welcome, 3 questions in 60 mins. 1. Reshelving Packets...
Pay Pal online Test, 2 Question (SE II & SE III)
Q1 ) sum of all Happy Number for the given range. input: start=19, end=22 output: 19 Explanation: no. from 19 to 22 19 ( Happy No.) 20 (Not Happy No.) 21 (Not Happy No.) 22...
Paypal OA question
There was a string of size n having certain number of question marks ( k) k can be 0 , your task is to return the number of valid strings...
PayPal Interview Experience for SDE-2 (3.6 Years Experienced)
I have applied for the SDE-2 role through Instahyre. Got a call from HR and then a test link was sent to me.Round 1(Online Assessment): Online Assessment on HackerEarth.Th...
PayPal | Software Engineer 3| Bangalore [Rejected]
Status: 5 YOE, BE IT from tier3 College Position: SE 3 at PayPal Location: Banglore Date: 17/May/2021 Round 1: HackerRank test with two medium level question(LC) sorry I dont remeber the question exactly. Round...
Paypal | SDE2 | Chennai | Jan2021 [Reject]
Yoe: 5.5 years Position: SDE2 Location: Chennai, India. Date: Jan 2021 Round 1: Online Assessment (1hour) 1. https://www.g*f*g.org/maximum-gcd-of-all-subarrays-of-length-at-least-2/ 2. can\'t remember Round 2: Virtual Onsite(1hour) 1. In an array there are numbers from 1 to 100. Array size is...
Sept 2021 - Software Engineer 1 - Paypal interview process - (Chennai, India)
I have 1+ year experience as a Software engineer I applied through referral Program for Software Engineer - 1 Role at Paypal, in july 2021 Got an email for OA in August...
Paypal SE-2/3 [Reject] | India | Virtual Hiring Drive
Title - Software Engineer - 2/3 Location - Bangalore/Chennai Company - PayPal YOE - 3 years This Recruitment was part of March 2021 hiring drive. Was referred by an employee internally and got OA...
PayPal | Software Engineer | India | March-2021 [No Offer]
I was contacted by recruiter to give the online test on HackerEarth platform.Perhaps, I would have applied online sometimes back. Online test was a typical one, focusing on DSAlgo/Problem Solving. After qualifying...
Paypal | SE-3(T24) | India | Oct 2021 (Offer)
Status: Tier 3 Non CS Position: 5 years SDE at Product based company Location: India Date: Oct, 2021 Online Assessment: https://leetcode.com/discuss/interview-question/1331054/PayPal-or-OA-or-SE-II-and-SE-III After clearing Online Assessment, I was called for Onsite interviews in Oct 2021.(2 weeks...
PayPal | Max tasks that can be completed in given Budget.
I recently came across a question . The question was like You are given a straight line statring at 0 to 10^9. You start at zero and there are n tasks...
Paypal | Software Engineer | New Grad 2021
College : Tier 3 Batch : 2021 Experience : NA OA Participated in Paypal Hiring challenge on Hackerearth although it was for SE 2 & 3 positions. 2 questions \u2013 2hrs Solved...
Paypal | SSE | Rejected
I got to interviewed in Paypal on 22 July 2021. Whole process took 3-4 days. Total experiance: 6+ Years R1: Online Test - 1 hard question. - 1 medium question. Tried to solve the hard...
PayPal Interview Experience for Software Developer | Off-Campus 2021
Online Assessment: Three questions were given time allotted was 50 mins.Easy Math tag question just need to know physics formulas s= ut + 1/2 at^2 ,u = s/t. also setprecis...
Paytm | SSE | Noida | Jul 2021 | Rejected
Applied through a recruiter. YOE: 6+ years R1: Online Test - Given list of open windows(application). Find the active window after pressing a ctrl + tab(n times). - Convert String to panlindrom with minimum...
PayPal | OA | SDE
Round was on Hackerearth platform having two coding questions. Duration: 1 hour 20 minutes. 1) Maximum Triangular Subsequence: Given an array of integers A, find the length of largest triangular subsequence. A...
I got this que in paypal OA can any one let me know where my approach is wrong | paypal
include <bits/stdc++.h> using namespace std; #define For(i,n) for(int i=0;i<n;i++) #define mem(a,b) memset(a,b,sizeof(a)) #define int long long int #define ld long double #define fio ios_base::sync_with_stdio(0), cin.tie(0), cout.tie(0) #define pb push_back #define mp make_pair #define mod 1000000007 #define ld long double #define...
Topic Breakdown (2021 OA)
Topics reported by candidates who took the Paypal OA in 2021:
Difficulty Breakdown (2021 OA)
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Difficulty labels are reported by candidates or inferred from LeetCode ratings.
How to Prepare for the Paypal OA
The Paypal OA is a timed, auto-graded coding test. Preparation is different from interview prep: you need to optimize for both correctness and speed, since partial credit requires passing test cases, not just showing reasoning.
- Practice timed sessions. Set a timer for 35 to 45 minutes per problem and simulate the real constraint.
- Focus on the topic clusters that appear most in Paypal OA reports: dynamic programming, graphs, arrays, and strings make up the majority of reported problems.
- Read the problem constraints carefully before writing code. The constraints often reveal the expected time complexity and algorithm type.
- Use the LeakCode database to review 2021 OA questions from actual candidates. Pattern recognition across multiple sightings is a stronger prep signal than any single mock problem.
- If the OA includes a work simulation section, practice under realistic conditions. This section tests judgment and values alignment, not coding ability.
FAQ
What does the Paypal OA look like in 2021?
Based on 2021 candidate reports, the Paypal OA typically includes 2 to 3 coding problems and runs 70 to 110 minutes. Topics lean toward dynamic programming, graphs, arrays, and strings. Some roles include a work simulation section after the coding component.
How long is the Paypal OA?
Most candidates report 70 to 90 minutes for the coding component. Roles with additional work simulation sections extend the total time to 110 to 150 minutes. Check your invitation email for the exact time allocation for your specific role.
What platform does Paypal use for the OA?
Paypal uses HackerRank or its own proprietary platform depending on the role and hiring cycle. Your invitation will specify the platform. Both platforms support multiple languages including Python, Java, C++, and JavaScript.
Are these real Paypal OA questions?
Yes. All questions in the LeakCode database come from candidate reports on 1Point3Acres, Blind, Glassdoor, Reddit, and LeetCode. They are not AI-generated. Each question links to its source where available.
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