JP Morgan assessment 2026: Pymetrics, SHL tests & HireVue

Updated April 2026 · 14 min read · Investment Banking · 300,000+ employees worldwide

Company	JPMorgan Chase & Co.
Headquarters	New York, USA
Divisions	Investment Banking, Corporate Banking, Asset Management, Commercial Banking, Technology
Assessment providers	Pymetrics (game-based), SHL (cognitive), HireVue (video interview)
Unique feature	Pymetrics games — 12 neuroscience-based games measuring cognitive and personality traits
Process	Application → Pymetrics → SHL aptitude → HireVue → Superday

JP Morgan is the world's largest bank by revenue and one of the most competitive graduate employers globally. The recruitment process has multiple assessment stages, starting with Pymetrics game-based evaluations that are unique among major banks.

JP Morgan recruitment stages

Stage 1: Online application. CV, education, and motivation. JP Morgan allows applications to up to three programmes simultaneously. If unsure which programme suits you, the Pymetrics Program Navigator can assess your cognitive, behavioural, and social characteristics to suggest suitable programmes.

Stage 2: Pymetrics game-based assessment. JP Morgan's signature screening tool. You play 12 interactive neuroscience-based games that assess cognitive and personality traits including risk tolerance, decision-making, learning, memory, empathy, attention, and problem-solving. Each game takes 1-3 minutes. Total time: 20-30 minutes. There are no "right or wrong" answers — instead, your trait profile is compared against JP Morgan's top performer benchmark for each specific role. This is critical: a profile that scores well for Investment Banking may not score well for Asset Management. Research the traits valued in your target division.

Important: Pymetrics results are valid for 330 days. If you've completed Pymetrics for another employer within the past year, JP Morgan can reuse those results — you won't need to play again.

Stage 3: SHL aptitude tests. After Pymetrics, candidates face the full SHL battery: numerical reasoning (data interpretation, percentages, financial calculations), verbal reasoning (True/False/Cannot Say), logical reasoning (pattern recognition), and situational judgement (workplace scenarios). The tests total 45-60 minutes. See our SHL guide for detailed preparation.

Stage 4: HireVue video interview. On-demand recorded video interview via HireVue. 3-5 competency-based questions with 30 seconds to prepare and 90-120 seconds to respond per question. One retry is allowed per question. The interview typically takes 10-15 minutes total. Questions focus on motivation ("Why JP Morgan?"), teamwork, problem-solving, and for some divisions, market knowledge ("Discuss a major world event and how it could affect financial markets").

Stage 5: Final interview / Superday. Face-to-face or virtual meeting with the JP Morgan team. Multiple rounds of behavioural, technical, and situational questions. For investment banking, expect DCF and valuation questions. For technology roles, expect coding questions alongside behavioural assessment.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What aptitude tests does JP Morgan use?

JP Morgan uses a mix of psychometric assessments — typically numerical reasoning, verbal reasoning, situational judgement, and sometimes an immersive online assessment. JP Morgan's specific test provider varies by role and location. The most common providers are SHL, Kenexa, HireVue, and Cappfinity.

Can TestSolve help me pass JP Morgan's tests?

Yes. TestSolve supports every major test provider JP Morgan uses. Whether you're facing SHL Verify Numerical, a Kenexa verbal reasoning, a HireVue video interview with AI-graded competency questions, or a Cappfinity SJT, TestSolve reads the question on your screen and sends the answer to your phone in under 5 seconds.

What's the pass mark for JP Morgan?

JP Morgan rarely publishes an official pass mark. Based on candidate reports, top 50% of applicants typically advance for most graduate and experienced-hire roles, while competitive schemes (e.g. investment banking, consulting partner track) may require top 25–30%. Higher is always safer.

How long is the JP Morgan recruitment process?

Most JP Morgan hiring processes take 4–8 weeks from application to offer. Aptitude tests usually come in week 1 or 2, followed by video interview, case study or assessment centre, and final-round interview. The test stage is often the most common filter — TestSolve helps you pass it cleanly.

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Does TestSolve work for JP Morgan tests in non-English regions?

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