Placement Prep Kit · updated Nov 2026
Infosys Placement Prep 2026
System Engineer, Digital Specialist Engineer or Specialist Programmer – the test is known for tricky reasoning and pseudocode.
- TestInfosys Online Assessment
- Package≈ ₹3.6 LPA (SE) to ₹9.5 LPA (SP)
- WhenCampus season (Aug–Dec) and off-campus drives
- DifficultyTough
Overview
Infosys hires freshers for three main roles. The System Engineer test checks logical reasoning, maths, English, pseudocode and puzzles. Digital Specialist Engineer (DSE) and Specialist Programmer (SP) candidates also face hands-on coding rounds (HackWithInfy is a popular route).
The reasoning section has a reputation for being lengthy, and section-wise timers mean you cannot borrow time from one section for another. Practise sectional speed, not just accuracy.
Infosys test pattern
| Section | Questions | Time | Topics |
|---|---|---|---|
| Logical ReasoningIn mock | 15 | 25 min | Arrangements, blood relations, coding-decoding, syllogisms, data sufficiency |
| Mathematical AbilityIn mock | 10 | 35 min | Number system, permutations & combinations, probability, time & work, geometry |
| Verbal AbilityIn mock | 20 | 20 min | Reading comprehension, sentence correction, fill in the blanks, para jumbles |
| PseudocodeIn mock | 5 | 10 min | Tracing loops, recursion, arrays and bitwise operations |
| Puzzle SolvingIn mock | 4 | 10 min | Logic puzzles and visual reasoning |
| Total | 54 | 100 min |
Pattern based on recent campus drives (2025–26). Always confirm timings and sections in your official test invitation.
Selection process
- 1
Online assessment (sectional timers)
- 2
Technical + HR interview (often a single combined round for SE)
- 3
Additional coding interview for DSE / SP roles
- 4
Offer letter and pre-joining training (Infosys Springboard)
Roles and packages for freshers
Packages are approximate fixed CTC from recent offers and vary by drive and location.
Eligibility
- B.E./B.Tech, M.E./M.Tech, MCA, M.Sc (CS/IT) – usually 60% or 6 CGPA throughout
- No active backlogs at the time of joining
- Gap in education normally not more than 2 years
Preparation plan & tips
- Puzzle and logical sections reward pattern spotting – solve 5 seating/arrangement sets a day.
- For pseudocode, trace loops on paper with a small table of variable values.
- Revise OOP pillars, DBMS normalisation and SQL joins for the interview.
- Infosys values communication: answer in short, structured sentences and ask a question at the end.
Infosys FAQs
Does Infosys have negative marking?
Recent System Engineer tests have had no negative marking, but check your invitation – some role-specific tests differ.
What is HackWithInfy?
A national coding contest by Infosys; top performers get interview calls for DSE and Specialist Programmer roles.
Is pseudocode language-specific?
No. It is written in a generic C-like style. If you can trace loops and conditions, you can solve it.