HSBC Simulate Assessment - Situational Judgement Test 2026 PDF Download

These questions are spread across five distinct subtests designed to evaluate both your cognitive abilities and behavioural fit with HSBC's core values:

• Section 1: Project Kick-Off – 4 situational judgment questions.

• Section 2: Global Engagement – 4 situational judgment questions.

• Section 3: Data Monitoring – 10 questions, including 8 cognitive reasoning (numerical, verbal, and inductive) and 2 situational judgment questions.

• Section 4: Navigating Competing Commitments – 9 questions, consisting of 8 cognitive and 1 situational judgment question.

• Section 5: Pause and Reflect – 11 questions involving situational judgment and personality profiling.

Quick Facts

• Cognitive Breakdown: 16 questions specifically target math and verbal reasoning.

• Behavioural Breakdown: 22 questions focus on situational judgment and your personal work style.

• Recommended Time: While the assessment is untimed, candidates are advised to finish in about 50 to 60 minutes.

• Next Stage: If you pass this assessment, you will typically be invited to the Job Simulation Assessment, which contains approximately 15 questions, including video-recorded responses and written tasks.