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Technical Interview Evaluation Form

A technical interview evaluation form is filled by the subject-matter expert who tests a candidate's job skills. It rates domain knowledge, problem solving, tool proficiency and practical application on a 1–5 scale and captures the questions asked, so hiring decisions rest on evidence rather than impressions.

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[Company Logo][Company Name]

TECHNICAL INTERVIEW EVALUATION FORM

Candidate Name:
[Candidate Name]
Position:
[Designation]
Technical Interviewer:
[Interviewer Name]
Date / Mode:
[Date] / [In-person / Video]

1. Skill Rating Table

Scale: 1 – No knowledge, 2 – Basic, 3 – Working knowledge, 4 – Strong, 5 – Expert.

Skill AreaWeight (%)Rating (1–5)Comments
Core domain knowledge: [Skill]25
Tools / software: [Tool]20
Problem solving and analytical thinking20
Practical application / scenario20
Standards, compliance and quality awareness10
Ability to explain technical concepts5
Weighted Score100

2. Questions Asked

QuestionAnswer Quality (Strong / Adequate / Weak)Notes
[Question 1]
[Question 2]
[Question 3]
[Question 4]

3. Practical Scenario

Scenario given: [Describe the problem or case]
Candidate's approach: [Notes]
Outcome: [Solved / Partially solved / Not solved]

4. Overall Skill Level

  • Beginner – needs significant training
  • Intermediate – can work with guidance
  • Advanced – can work independently
  • Expert – can guide others

5. Recommendation

  • Strong hire
  • Hire
  • Hire for lower grade / different role: [Role]
  • No hire
Key strengths
Development gaps
Training needs if hired
Technical Interviewer
[Interviewer Name]
[Designation]
Date: [Date]

What this template includes

  • Skill areas pulled from the job specification
  • Questions asked and quality of answers, for audit and calibration
  • Rating table with 1–5 rating and comments for each skill
  • Practical scenario or case evaluation
  • Skill level summary: beginner, intermediate or expert
  • Clear hire or no-hire recommendation

When to use it

  • Technical rounds for engineering, IT, finance, production or quality roles
  • Panel interviews with more than one technical interviewer
  • Lateral hiring where depth of skill must be verified
  • Comparing candidates assessed by different interviewers

How to customise this template

  1. 1Replace the sample skill areas with your role's core skills, for example Tally and GST for accounts or PLC for maintenance
  2. 2Add a weight to each skill if some matter more
  3. 3Attach a standard question bank for each role
  4. 4Add a second interviewer column for panel rounds

HR tips

  • Use the same core questions for all candidates in a role to compare fairly
  • Ask candidates to explain their reasoning, not just the final answer
  • Write comments immediately after the interview while details are fresh
  • Avoid trick questions that do not reflect real work

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Frequently asked questions

What is evaluated in a technical interview?+

Domain knowledge, problem-solving approach, hands-on skill with relevant tools and the ability to apply knowledge to real job scenarios.

Who fills the technical interview evaluation form?+

The technical interviewer, usually a senior team member or the hiring manager, fills it right after the round.

How is the final technical score calculated?+

Average the 1–5 ratings, or use weighted averages if some skills are more critical.