Paypal OA Questions 2023: What Candidates Actually Saw
Last updated: May 2026
12+ Paypal online assessment questions reported by candidates who took the OA in 2023. Sourced from 1Point3Acres, LeetCode, Blind, Glassdoor, and Reddit. Data grows as new reports are added.
Paypal OA Format in 2023
The Paypal online assessment has followed a consistent format across multiple hiring cycles. Based on 2023 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 2023
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Paypal OA Questions
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PAYPAL OA DON'T KNOW ANSWER
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PayPal Interview Experience for Data Analyst Intern (Off-Campus) 2023
Application Process:Apply on PayPal Career SiteResume ScreeningHackerrank Online Assessment (Coding + MCQ)Technical Round (Online Interview)Hiring Manager Round (Online In...
PayPal Interview Experience for SDE Intern (On-Campus) 2023
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PayPal | SDE 1 (T22) | Bangalore | April 2023 | Offer
My Current Status: 2yr (1yr Intern + 1yr Fulltime) experience in a reputable Saas Company. Application Status: Got offer. Interview start date: 2 week of april Final Round date: 4th week of april Since...
PayPal | SWE-Intern | 2024 | Virtual | Selected
My current : Status : Pre-Final Year, B E CSE, Anna University, MIT. Position: SWE Intern 2024 Location: Chennai Interview Process : Round 1 : Online Test (30-10-2023) Totally 5 mcq questions and 1 coding question...
Paypal | SDE-3| Chennai |Selected
Status: 7 YOE, BE IT from tier3 College Position: SDE 3 at PayPal Location: Chennai Date: 20/02/2023 Round 1: HackerRank test with two medium level question(LC) sorry I dont remeber the question exactly. Round 2:...
Paypal OA | Chennai | Senior Backend Engineer
1. Given 2 arrays, products and find the minimum price at which the product can be bought and return the minimum cost of all the bought products. Product array contains...
Paypal Hackerrank 2023 | Products and Discounts | Software Engineer
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PayPal | OA | Break Sort
PayPal SWE Summer Internship 2024 Totally 5 mcq questions and 1 coding question was asked in the Round 1. Technical mcq questions where from DSA and OOPS. Test Duration: 40 mins. This round...
PayPal SDE Intern Summer 2023 | On-Campus | Bangalore
Hey, I will try to tell the experience in as much detail as I can :) Details: Education: BTech in Computer Science Title/Level: Software developer intern Location: Bangalore(remote) Joining: Summer 2023 (May- June) - 8...
Topic Breakdown (2023 OA)
Topics reported by candidates who took the Paypal OA in 2023:
Difficulty Breakdown (2023 OA)
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easy
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medium
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hard
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 2023 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 2023?
Based on 2023 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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