Infosys

Infosys Interview Experience

Selection

Infosys Technologies Limited Interview Experience for Fresher System Engineer, Dec 2025

Role

System Engineer

Experience

Fresher

Platform

Campus

Prep Duration

6 Months

Eligibility / Offer Details

10th and 12th: 60% or 6 CGPA, Graduation: 65% or 6 CGPA. (Salary Package: 3.6 LPA)

Branch

Information Technology

Total Rounds

2 Rounds

Application Experience

I applied to Infosys through the on-campus placement drive conducted at my college. The company visited our campus as part of the placement process, and eligible students were invited to participate. The recruitment process began with an online assessment conducted for all registered candidates. After the test, students who cleared the assessment were shortlisted for the next stage. The shortlisted candidates were then called for an interview, which was conducted on campus. The entire process was smooth and well-organized by the placement cell and the Infosys recruitment team. After completing the interview round, the final list of selected candidates was announced, and I was happy to be among those selected.

Preparation

Topics Prepared: Data Structures, OOPs, DBMS, Operating Systems, SQL, Java, Aptitude, Logical Reasoning

Preparation Tips

Tip 1: Practice aptitude, logical reasoning, and coding problems regularly to improve your problem-solving speed. Tip 2: Strengthen your fundamentals in core subjects like Data Structures, OOPs, DBMS, and programming concepts. Tip 3: Work on a few projects and be prepared to clearly explain your project implementation and logic during the interview.

Resume Tips

Tip 1: Keep your resume clear and concise (preferably one page) and highlight your key skills, projects, and achievements. Tip 2: Include relevant programming languages, technologies, and tools that match the job role requirements at Infosys.

Interview Rounds (2)

Detailed breakdown of each evaluation round, questions asked, and candidate approaches.

Round 1

Round 1 — Online Coding Interview

120 minutesMediumClearedHackerrank

The first round was an online assessment conducted during the campus placement drive at our college. The test was held in the college computer labs in a well-organized environment. All candidates were seated in the lab, and the instructions were explained before the test began. The total duration of the test was around 120 minutes, and it consisted of MCQ questions. These questions tested aptitude, logical reasoning, and basic computer science concepts. The environment during the test was calm, and invigilators were present to assist students in case of any technical issues. Students who cleared the cutoff for this round were shortlisted for the interview round conducted later on the same campus.

Round 2

Round 2 — Face to Face

39 minutesMediumCleared

The second round was a technical interview conducted on our college campus. It was a one-to-one interaction with an Infosys interviewer. The environment was friendly, and the interviewer was supportive and gave me sufficient time to explain my answers. The interviewer mainly focused on assessing my understanding of programming concepts and software development fundamentals. Most of the questions were conceptual and related to object-oriented programming and software engineering. The interviewer also asked about my academic background and basic technical knowledge. The discussion was interactive and lasted around 20–30 minutes. Overall, the interview experience was smooth and focused on evaluating the candidate’s fundamental knowledge and communication skills.

Problems & Questions Asked (1)

Method Differences

Problem Statement

Explain the difference between method overloading and method overriding in object-oriented programming, and provide examples to illustrate how both concepts work. (Learn)

SDLC Models

Explain the SDLC (Software Development Life Cycle) and discuss different SDLC models such as the Waterfall , Agile , and Spiral models .

Selection Perspective

I believe I was selected because I had a strong understanding of fundamental concepts and was able to communicate my thoughts clearly during the interview. I remained confident, explained my projects effectively, and demonstrated a clear problem-solving approach. Consistent preparation in aptitude, programming basics, and core subjects also helped me perform well. This experience taught me that strong fundamentals, clear communication, and confidence play an important role in successfully clearing interviews.

Key Preparation Tips

Prepare DSA thoroughly.

Practice aptitude and puzzle-based questions.

Have at least two good projects on your resume.

Be prepared to explain your projects clearly.

Practice coding problems involving Arrays, Binary Search, DP and Recursion.

Prepare common HR questions such as Tell me about yourself and Who is your role model?

Candidate Approach