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1. Entrance / Recruitment Overview

The typical fresher recruitment (campus/off-campus) at Infosys involves:

  • An online assessment test (aptitude + logical reasoning + verbal + technical/basic coding)

  • Then technical interview(s)

  • Then HR / final interview
    This aligns with standard IT services fresher hiring patterns for companies like Infosys.

In recent years, Infosys has also introduced a differential hiring track called the “Power Programme” which targets freshers with strong coding/technical skills (AI/ML/digital) and offers higher starting packages. 

2. Salary / Compensation for Freshers

Typical Entry-Level Packages

  • For standard fresher roles (System Engineer, Test Engineer, etc) at Infosys, the typical CTC for freshers has been in the ₹3 Lakh to ₹3.5 Lakh p.a. range. 

  • According to salary-data sites: For freshers in India: range from ~ ₹2.75 Lakh to ₹3.75 Lakh depending on role/location. 

  • In Bengaluru specifically, fresher salary reports show a range ~ ₹3 Lakh to ₹6 Lakh for the first year for <1 yr experience. 

Premium / Specialised Track

  • Under the “Power Programme”, Infosys is offering freshers with specialised skills (coding, AI/ML, digital) salaries up to ~ ₹9 Lakh per annum. 

  • For example: “packages between ₹4-6.5 Lakh and up to ₹9 Lakh, depending on skill level.” 

What the Data Shows

  • One salary-data site: For freshers: Associate Consultant role ~ ₹6.8 Lakh-₹14 Lakh; Specialist Programmer fresher ~ ₹9.3 Lakh-₹17 Lakh. 

  • Glassdoor indicates median total pay for fresher at Infosys ~ ₹3.0-4.0 Lakh zone (₹300K-₹400K) per annum. 

  • Location matters a lot: Bengaluru fresher salary range shows up to ~ ₹6 Lakh highest ~1st year. 

In-hand Salary Considerations

  • The gross CTC may include allowances, bonuses, training period pay differences.

  • For a ₹3-4 Lakh CTC, the monthly in-hand (after PF, tax, etc) might be in the ballpark of ₹25,000-₹30,000/month for fresher in a metro city, depending on deductions and allowances. 

3. Career Growth & Progression

  • Infosys emphasises training and upskilling via its internal learning platforms (for example, they mention “learning platform Lex” for employees) which helps freshers who perform well to move to higher roles. 

  • A typical career trajectory might look like:

    • Fresher / Trainee / Graduate Engineer → System Engineer / Test Engineer

    • After ~1-2 years (and good performance, certifications) → Senior System Engineer / Associate Consultant

    • Further → Consultant / Senior Consultant → Manager → Senior Manager … and so on in layers of technical/people/management tracks.

  • The specialist/higher-pay track (digital, AI/ML etc) may accelerate growth compared to generic roles.

  • However, many freshers also report that growth depends a lot on project allocation, technology used, certifications earned and internal appraisal.

4. Putting It Together: What It Means for You

If you’re a fresher aiming for Infosys:

  • Realistic baseline: Expect ~ ₹3 Lakh to ₹4 Lakh CTC unless you have strong niche skills or you’re part of the “Power / specialised” track.

  • If you clear into the special track (good coding, digital/AI orientation) you might get ~ ₹6 Lakh-₹9 Lakh CTC or higher.

  • Early growth: Within 1-2 years if you perform well and upskill you can move to better roles and higher compensation.

  • Factors that will help your case: Good academic record, strong coding/logic skills, projects/internships in trending tech (AI/ML, cloud, data), clear communication, good interview preparation.

  • Keep in mind: Role location, team/technology, and project matter — two people hired today may have significantly different growth trajectories depending on assignment.

5. Key Caveats & Observations

  • The “up to ₹9 Lakh” figure is not the standard baseline for all freshers — it’s for the differentiated/higher-skill track. The large majority of standard freshers are still in the lower bracket. 

  • Salary data from crowd-sourced sites vary widely; they reflect different batches, roles, locations, and sometimes include special offers.

  • Though salary is important, often what matters more long-term is the quality of work, technologies you engage with, certifications you earn, and the growth path you build.

  • In slower business cycles the fresher hiring and growth may be impacted (project delays, bench time, internal assessments).

  • The training period and probation may have different terms (lower payout or conditional evaluation) — always check your offer letter carefully.