Fabindia

1. Application and resume screening

Candidates typically apply through Jobaaj or the Fabindia careers page, and recruiters shortlist profiles based on relevant retail, merchandising or design experience. Prior exposure to handloom, lifestyle or organic product brands is often preferred for merchandising roles.

2. Recruiter screening call

An HR executive typically conducts a short call covering background, current role, location preference and interest in Fabindia's craft-led retail business. This call also checks comfort with weekend and festive-season store schedules.

3. Functional or store interview

A store manager or department head assesses customer handling, merchandising sense or design skills depending on the role applied for. Candidates are usually asked how they would explain a craft product's story to a customer.

4. Assessment or trial task

Retail and merchandising candidates may be asked to walk through a mock customer interaction or a small product-display exercise. Design and buying candidates may instead review a sample collection and suggest merchandising improvements.

5. Managerial round

A senior manager evaluates ownership, reliability and fit with Fabindia's craft-focused, values-driven retail culture. This round often explores how a candidate has handled targets or a difficult customer situation in the past.

6. HR interview and offer

The final round covers compensation, shift timings and joining formalities, followed by an offer letter. HR also typically shares details of the reporting structure and store or team assignment.

Fabindia's interview process typically has three to four rounds for most retail, merchandising and corporate roles.

Round 1: Recruiter screening call

A 15-20 minute call typically reviews background, retail or design experience, and willingness to work store hours and shifts. The recruiter also gives an overview of the store or team and its typical footfall pattern.

• Past experience in retail, textiles or craft-based businesses
• Familiarity with Fabindia's product categories
• Comfort working weekends and festive-season shifts

Round 2: Functional or store interview

A store manager or functional head conducts a 30-40 minute discussion relevant to sales, merchandising, design or supply chain roles. Candidates are expected to show genuine interest in Indian crafts and sustainable retail practices.

• Approach to customer service and visual merchandising
• Understanding of handloom, khadi or natural-fibre products
• Handling stock counts and store operations basics

Round 3: Practical or trial task

Candidates for retail and merchandising roles may complete a short role-play or in-store display exercise, typically lasting 20-30 minutes. Interviewers look for a customer-first, detail-oriented approach.

• Handling a customer complaint at the billing counter
• Arranging a small product display for a seasonal collection

Round 4: HR interview

The final round covers compensation, location, shift flexibility and joining timelines, typically lasting 20-30 minutes. HR also outlines growth paths within store operations or head-office functions.

• Salary expectations and current notice period
• Long-term interest in retail and craft-based businesses