Infosys hiring process — how it works
Infosys hires freshers through an online assessment followed by a technical interview and an HR round. The online test typically includes aptitude (quantitative), logical reasoning, verbal ability, and a pseudo-code section; coding is included for higher roles. Infosys offers two main fresher tracks — System Engineer (SE) and the higher-paying Digital Specialist Engineer (DSE), the latter requiring strong coding through the InfyTQ / HackWithInfy route. Eligibility is commonly 60% throughout with no standing arrears, but always verify on the official Infosys careers portal as criteria change per drive.
Main test
Online assessment (Aptitude + Pseudo-code; Coding for DSE)
Rounds
Online test → Technical → HR
Fresher tracks
System Engineer (SE) & Digital Specialist Engineer (DSE)
Typical eligibility
60% throughout, no active backlog
Difficulty
Moderate (harder for DSE)
Bond/Service agreement
Service agreement applies
🎯 Interview Success Tips
Know the ProcessPrepare stage by stage — online test, technical, then HR. Don't walk in blind to the format.
STAR MethodSituation → Task → Action → Result for every behavioural question. Quantify the Result.
Project DepthKnow your own project cold — interviewers probe what you personally built.
Verify CriteriaEligibility and patterns change per drive — always check the official careers page.
📝 Online Test Questions
Online Test · 1
What does the Infosys online assessment cover?
💡 How to answer: Quantitative aptitude, logical reasoning, verbal ability, and a pseudo-code section. For Digital Specialist Engineer (DSE), expect harder coding problems. Practise the InfyTQ pattern.
Online Test · 2
What is the pseudo-code section and how do I prepare?
💡 How to answer: It tests your ability to read and predict the output of code-like logic without running it. Practise tracing loops, conditionals, arrays and recursion by hand. Strong fundamentals matter more than syntax.
Online Test · 3
How is DSE selection different from System Engineer?
💡 How to answer: DSE requires stronger coding (data structures, problem-solving) and offers a higher package. Candidates often qualify via HackWithInfy or by clearing the harder coding round. Aim for DSE if your coding is solid.
🔧 Technical Questions
Technical · 1
What is the difference between == and equals() in Java?
💡 How to answer: == compares references (memory addresses) for objects; equals() compares actual content/values. For primitives, == compares values. A classic Infosys fresher question.
Technical · 2
Explain the difference between SQL DELETE, TRUNCATE and DROP.
💡 How to answer: DELETE removes rows (can use WHERE, can rollback); TRUNCATE removes all rows fast (no WHERE, minimal logging); DROP removes the whole table structure. Know the differences clearly.
Technical · 3
What are the four pillars of OOP?
💡 How to answer: Encapsulation, Inheritance, Polymorphism, Abstraction. Explain each briefly with an example. Be ready to apply them to a small code scenario.
Technical · 4
Explain your project and the technologies you used.
💡 How to answer: Describe the problem, your contribution, the stack, and the result. Infosys interviewers test whether you genuinely understand what you built, so know the details.
Technical · 5
What is a constructor and how is it different from a method?
💡 How to answer: A constructor initialises an object and has the same name as the class with no return type; a method performs an operation and has a return type. Know constructor overloading too.
🤝 HR Questions
HR · 1
Tell me about yourself.
💡 How to answer: A focused 60–90 second introduction — education, strengths, and why Infosys. Make it relevant to the role rather than reciting your resume.
HR · 2
Why Infosys, and what do you know about the company?
💡 How to answer: Mention Infosys's global reputation, its strong training (Mysore campus), digital focus, and learning culture. Showing you researched the company stands out.
HR · 3
Are you comfortable relocating and working in any technology?
💡 How to answer: Yes — flexibility is valued. Infosys trains freshers and allocates them across technologies and locations, so adaptability is a real plus.
HR · 4
How do you keep yourself updated with new technology?
💡 How to answer: Mention online courses, projects, and following tech trends. Infosys values continuous learners, given how fast its client tech stacks evolve.
HR · 5
What are your strengths and weaknesses?
💡 How to answer: Give genuine ones. For weakness, show self-awareness and what you're doing to improve — not a disguised strength.
✅ Tip Questions
Tip · 1
How should I prepare for the Infosys interview?
💡 How to answer: Master the pseudo-code and aptitude pattern, revise core CS (Java/Python, DBMS, OOP), know your project deeply, and prepare clear HR answers. Aim for DSE if your coding is strong.