Infosys Off Campus 2026: Apply Steps, Eligibility, Cutoffs
Infosys off campus drive 2026: eligibility, the SE, DSE and Power Programmer tracks, salary bands candidates report, cutoffs and section-wise prep for freshers.
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Infosys off campus 2026 is one of the highest-volume hiring cycles for engineering freshers in India, with roles open across SE, DSE, and Power Programmer tracks. This guide covers everything you need, eligibility, exam pattern, recruitment timeline, salary bands, and a section-wise prep strategy, so you walk in knowing exactly what to expect.
What Is the Infosys Off Campus Drive 2026?
Infosys conducts off-campus drives throughout the year to hire freshers who missed on-campus placement or graduated from colleges not on Infosys's direct campus circuit. The 2026 off-campus cycle targets 2024 and 2025 pass-outs (with select 2026 final-year openings announced mid-year).
Applications are submitted through the Infosys careers portal; the older InfyTQ portal no longer resolves. Once shortlisted, candidates go through the standard Infosys Placement Process. The Infosys HackWithInfy contest is a separate track whose own site is also unreachable, so confirm on the careers portal whether it is running this cycle before planning around it. Off-campus selection follows the same assessment process as on-campus; there is no separate "easier" version.
Three hiring tracks exist in 2026:
| Track | Role | CTC (candidate-reported estimate) |
|---|---|---|
| System Engineer (SE) | Backend/Full-stack dev, testing | ₹3.6 – 4.5 LPA |
| Digital Specialist Engineer (DSE) | Cloud, AI/ML, microservices | ₹6.25 – 6.5 LPA |
| Power Programmer | Product engineering, competitive coding | ₹8.0 – 12.0 LPA |
Figures are an estimated range based on candidate reports (2024–2025 batches) and Glassdoor/AmbitionBox aggregates [[candidate-reported]], not Infosys-published data. Actual offers vary by negotiation and band.
Eligibility Criteria for Infosys Off Campus 2026
Before registering, verify you meet every condition, Infosys runs automated eligibility filters and rejections at the application stage are common. Infosys does not publish these CGPA/backlog thresholds on its careers portal; the table below is candidate-reported, compiled from placement-cell notifications and candidate threads, not an Infosys-confirmed policy [[candidate-reported]].
| Parameter | SE Track | DSE Track | Power Programmer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Degree | B.E/B.Tech, B.Sc (CS/IT), MCA, M.Sc (CS) | B.E/B.Tech only | B.E/B.Tech only |
| Graduation year | 2024, 2025, 2026* | 2024, 2025, 2026* | 2024, 2025 |
| Minimum CGPA | 6.0 / 60% aggregate | 6.5 / 65% aggregate | 7.5 / 75% aggregate |
| Active backlogs | Zero at time of application | Zero | Zero |
| Historical backlogs | Up to 1 allowed (varies by notification) | Zero | Zero |
| Gap year | Max 1 year (with valid reason) | Max 1 year | Not preferred |
2026 final-year candidates: batch-specific notifications released Q2 2026.
Check the Infosys eligibility criteria 2026 article for state-wise and branch-specific updates. For backlog policy nuances, see Infosys backlog policy 2026. The CGPA required for Infosys 2026 guide breaks down branch-wise cut-offs.
Infosys Off Campus 2026 Recruitment Timeline
Based on candidate reports of 2023–2025 hiring calendars, here is an estimated, [[candidate-reported]] 2026 off-campus schedule; Infosys has not published this timeline. Treat this as a planning reference, actual notifications may shift by 2–4 weeks.
| Phase | Activity | Expected Window (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Registration opens | Infosys careers portal | Jan – Feb 2026 |
| Application screening | Resume + eligibility filter | Feb – Mar 2026 |
| Online Assessment (OA) | HackWithInfy / standard test | Mar – Apr 2026 |
| Result declaration | Shortlist for interview | Apr – May 2026 |
| Technical Interview (TR) | Video / in-person | May – Jun 2026 |
| HR Interview | Culture fit, offer discussion | Jun – Jul 2026 |
| Offer letter rollout | Joining date 3–6 months later | Jul – Aug 2026 |
Timeline: candidate reports of 2023 and 2025 off-campus drives [[candidate-reported]], not an Infosys-published calendar. 2025 OA results were reported declared within roughly 3 weeks of exam date; a similar turnaround is expected in 2026, unconfirmed.
Apply the moment registration opens, candidate reports describe Infosys closing applications once seat quotas per region are filled, rather than on a single fixed deadline date, though this is not an Infosys-published policy [[candidate-reported]].
Infosys Off Campus 2026 Exam Pattern
The online assessment differs slightly by track, but the SE track is the most common entry point for off-campus candidates. The section split below is candidate-reported (2024-2025 candidate reports), not published by Infosys [[candidate-reported]].
SE / General Track, Online Assessment
| Section | Questions | Time (minutes) | Negative Marking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reasoning Ability | 15 | 25 | No |
| Mathematical Ability | 10 | 35 | No |
| Verbal Ability | 20 | 20 | No |
| Pseudo Code / Programming Logic | 5 | 10 | No |
| Coding (2 problems) | 2 | 60 | No |
Total: 52 questions + 2 coding problems | 150 minutes
DSE Track, Online Assessment
| Section | Questions | Time (minutes) |
|---|---|---|
| Advanced Reasoning | 10 | 15 |
| Advanced Quantitative | 10 | 25 |
| Verbal Ability | 15 | 15 |
| Coding (3 problems, Medium–Hard) | 3 | 90 |
DSE coding problems are candidate-reported as LeetCode Medium equivalent [[candidate-reported]]; Infosys does not publish this breakdown. PapersAdda has not run a sample survey of DSE candidates' prior LeetCode volume, treat any such figure you see elsewhere as unverified.
See the full breakdown in Infosys exam pattern 2026 and study actual questions from Infosys placement papers 2026.
Cutoff Trend Analysis: 2022–2026
Cutoffs are not officially published by Infosys, but the following are compiled from candidate reports across placement forums and LinkedIn posts [[candidate-reported]].
SE Track, Estimated Sectional Cutoffs
| Year | Reasoning (%) | Quant (%) | Verbal (%) | Coding (problems solved) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 60 | 55 | 65 | 1 of 2 |
| 2023 | 65 | 60 | 70 | 1 of 2 |
| 2024 | 65 | 65 | 70 | 1–2 of 2 |
| 2025 | 70 | 65 | 72 | 1–2 of 2 |
| 2026 (projected) | 70–75 | 65–70 | 72–75 | 2 of 2 preferred |
Source: estimated range based on candidate reports, 2022–2025 [[candidate-reported]]. Infosys does not release official cutoffs.
Candidate reports suggest a rising trend: verbal and reasoning cutoffs appear roughly ~10 percentage points higher than 2022 in these accounts, though this is not an Infosys-confirmed figure [[candidate-reported]]. Some candidate reports describe full coding scores being outweighed by weak verbal scores, so treat no section as a "safe skip."
For a detailed historical breakdown, refer to Infosys cutoff analysis 2026.
Step-by-Step Preparation Strategy
Phase 1: Foundation (Weeks 1–4)
Aptitude: Cover Number Systems, Percentages, Time-Speed-Distance, Probability, and Permutation-Combination, the topics candidate reports mention most often for Infosys quant sections [[candidate-reported]]; PapersAdda has not run its own paper-by-paper tally, so treat any specific percentage weighting as directional, not exact. Solve 30 problems per topic before moving on.
Reasoning: Focus on Logical Deduction, Seating Arrangements, Blood Relations, and Coding-Decoding. Infosys uses non-verbal reasoning less than TCS, pure logical puzzles dominate. See how TCS off campus drive 2026 compares in difficulty.
Verbal: Reading comprehension and sentence correction are the two highest-weight areas. Read one editorial per day (Hindu/Mint). Solve 15 sentence correction questions daily, target accuracy over speed in weeks 1–2.
Phase 2: Coding Ramp-Up (Weeks 5–8)
For SE track, solve problems in this order: Arrays → Strings → Patterns → Basic DP. Candidate reports describe Infosys SE coding problems in 2025 as largely solvable with two-pointer or basic iteration, with graph theory rarely required at SE level [[candidate-reported]].
For DSE, target LeetCode Medium difficulty. In 2026, expect at least one problem involving Trees or Dynamic Programming. The Infosys DSE placement papers 2026 and Infosys SP DSE coding questions 2026 pages have actual OA-style problems.
Phase 3: Mock Tests + Gap Analysis (Weeks 9–12)
Take one full-length mock per week under timed conditions. After each mock, log your error pattern, if reasoning accuracy is above 80% but time per question exceeds 90 seconds, speed is your bottleneck, not knowledge. Adjust accordingly.
Use the OA cheat sheet for campus hiring 2026 for last-week revision. For a macro view of your prep timeline relative to other drives, check campus placement preparation timeline 2026.
Interview Preparation
Infosys TR rounds in 2025 heavily tested: OOP concepts (inheritance, polymorphism, abstraction with code examples), one DBMS query problem, and one puzzle. Prepare 2–3 projects with clear explanations of your stack and trade-offs. HR rounds are structured, have a 90-second self-introduction ready, and know why Infosys over competitors.
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Common Mistakes to Avoid
1. Skipping verbal preparation entirely. Many engineering candidates treat verbal as a formality. Candidate reports from 2025 describe a high verbal bar, with some candidates who scored well in aptitude reportedly rejected over a weak verbal score [[candidate-reported]]; Infosys does not publish a verbal cutoff percentage.
2. Solving coding problems without testing edge cases. Infosys's automated grader tests boundary inputs: empty arrays, single-element inputs, maximum integer values. A solution that handles the sample test case but not edge cases will score partial marks at best.
3. Applying to the wrong track. DSE requires a genuine cloud/full-stack portfolio. Candidates with no relevant projects applying to DSE for the higher CTC almost always fail the TR round. Apply to SE first if your profile is general CS.
4. Waiting for a "big" off-campus notification. Infosys releases rolling off-campus drives, not one annual mega-drive. Candidates who wait for a single big announcement often miss multiple smaller windows. Monitor Infosys off campus 2026 for rolling updates.
5. Underestimating the HR round. Infosys HR rejects candidates who cannot articulate service-mindedness, client-handling scenarios, or relocation flexibility. Prepare answers for: "Tell me about a time you handled a difficult teammate," "Are you open to any location?", and "Why Infosys and not a startup?"
Related Resources
- Infosys SP vs DSE salary comparison 2026, side-by-side in-hand breakdown
- Infosys salary for freshers 2026, full CTC vs in-hand with deduction breakdown
- Infosys Power Programmer 2026, eligibility, extra assessment, and prep path
- Infosys interview questions 2026, TR and HR question bank with model answers
- Infosys SP placement papers 2026, full-length mock papers with solutions
- Off-campus placement guide 2026, multi-company strategy for off-campus hiring
- How to prepare for campus placements 2026, 90-day roadmap
Related: Infosys salary progression and promotions, to see year-by-year CTC growth, hike patterns, and band-jump timelines.
Related: Infosys vs Wipro fresher comparison, for a side-by-side breakdown of CTC, exam difficulty, work culture, and promotion velocity.
FAQs
Q: Can 2025 pass-outs apply for Infosys off campus 2026?
Yes. Infosys's 2026 off-campus drives explicitly include 2024 and 2025 pass-outs. Some notifications also include 2026 final-year candidates in specific drives announced from Q2 2026 onward. Always verify the specific batch year mentioned in the notification before applying.
Q: Can I still register on Infosys InfyTQ for off-campus 2026?
InfyTQ was Infosys's own learning and certification platform and could feed contest shortlists. Its portal no longer resolves, so it is not a route you can register on today. Use the careers portal (infosys.com/careers) for off-campus applications; if you already hold an InfyTQ certification, keep it on your CV, but do not wait on that platform for a drive.
Q: How many rounds are there in the Infosys off campus selection process?
Typically three rounds: Online Assessment (OA), Technical Interview (TR), and HR Interview. Occasionally, a second technical round is added for DSE or Power Programmer candidates. There is no group discussion round in Infosys's process.
Q: What is the bond/service agreement in Infosys 2026?
Candidate reports describe Infosys as not enforcing a training bond for SE/DSE tracks in recent cycles (2024–2025 data) [[candidate-reported]]; this is not an Infosys-published policy. However, candidates who undergo specific certification-linked training programs (e.g., full-stack bootcamp batches) may have a 1-year commitment clause. Read your offer letter carefully before signing, bond clauses are stated explicitly if applicable.
Q: Can I apply for both SE and DSE in the same off-campus cycle?
Infosys typically allows only one active application per hiring cycle. Applying to both simultaneously and getting shortlisted for both is uncommon, the system usually routes you to one track. Candidate reports describe some 2025 candidates who did not clear DSE being rolled into the SE pool, but this is not a guaranteed, Infosys-confirmed policy [[candidate-reported]].
Q: What CGPA is realistically required to clear the application filter?
For SE: 6.0 CGPA / 60% marks is the candidate-reported minimum, not an Infosys-published figure. In practice, 2025 shortlist data from candidate reports suggests 6.5+ had higher shortlist rates. For DSE: 6.5 CGPA is the candidate-reported bar, with shortlists skewed toward 7.0+. For Power Programmer: 7.5 is both the candidate-reported and effective floor. See detailed analysis at CGPA required for Infosys 2026.
Q: How do I check my Infosys off campus application status?
Log in to the Infosys careers portal with your registered email. The application dashboard shows status as: Application Received → Under Review → Assessment Scheduled → Interview Scheduled → Offer/Reject. Status updates are not sent proactively by SMS in all cases, check the portal every 3–4 days after the OA date.
Sources and review notesreviewed 7 Sept 2026
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