Syllabus by Section

1. Technical Ability / Quantitative & Mathematical Ability

Typical topics include:

• Percentages, Ratio & Proportion

• Averages

• Data Interpretation (tables, charts)

• Permutation & Combination

• Probability

• Time & Work

• Speed, Time & Distance / Boats & Streams

• Profit & Loss, Mixtures & Alligation

• Series & Progression (Arithmetic / Geometric)

• LCM & HCF, Number Systems, Decimals & Fractions

• Areas/Perimeter/Shapes

• Divisibility, Problems on Ages
  

2. Logical / Analytical Reasoning

Key topics:

• Arrangements (linear / circular)

• Puzzles (grids, visual, number-puzzles)

• Syllogisms

• Coding-Decoding

• Number series / Letter series

• Data Sufficiency

• Logical Deduction / Most Logical Choice

• Clocks & Calendars
  

3. Verbal Ability / English Language

Topics generally include:

• Reading Comprehension

• Sentence Correction / Error Spotting

• Para Jumbles

• Sentence Completion / Selection

• One‐word Substitution, Analogy

• Grammar topics: Tenses, Prepositions, Articles, Subject-Verb Agreement etc.
  

4. Pseudo-Code / Programming Logic (for many fresher roles)

This section tests your basic programming logic / flow rather than full code in many cases (though for specialist roles it goes deeper). Topics include:

• Basics of C / C++ / Java logic (depending on language)

• Data Structures: Arrays, Loops, Conditionals

• Complexity / Basic Algorithms
  

5. Puzzle Solving

Relatively new in recent years. Includes:

• Number-based patterns

• Visual reasoning puzzles

• Word puzzles
  

6. English Grammar & Writing

Some drives include dedicated grammar and/or writing sections:

• Grammar: Error spotting, sentence correction, usage of articles, prepositions etc.

• Short writing: Essay / paragraph / communication clarity
  

7. For Specialist Programmer / Digital Specialist Roles

If you are applying for roles like SP/DSE at Infosys, the syllabus is more coding/technical heavy:

• Data Structures: Arrays, Linked Lists, Stacks/Queues, Trees, Graphs

• Algorithms: Sorting, Searching, Greedy, Dynamic Programming

• Object-Oriented Programming concepts

• Core CS topics: DBMS, Operating Systems, Networking
  

Weightage & Timing (Approximate)

Here’s an example for the standard “Systems Engineer / fresher” track:

• Technical Ability: ~10 questions, ~35 minutes 

• Logical Reasoning: ~15 questions, ~25 minutes 

• Verbal Ability: ~20 questions, ~20 minutes 

• Pseudo-Code: ~5 questions, ~10 minutes 

• Puzzle Solving: ~4 questions, ~10 minutes 

• Grammar/Writing: additional 5 grammar questions + 1 writing task (in some drives) 

Total duration is commonly around ~100-120 minutes. 

Preparation Tips

• Cover the basic mathematical topics thoroughly (percentages, time & work, number series) since these appear frequently.

• Practice logical puzzles and data sufficiency questions — many candidates find these challenging.

• Improve reading speed and comprehension for the English section; practise para jumbles and error spotting.

• Familiarise yourself with writing clear short paragraphs if a writing section is included.

• If your target is a specialist role, strengthen DSA (data structures & algorithms) and build programming problem-solving skills.

• Take mock tests under timed conditions, section-by-section, to build speed and accuracy.

• Use previous years’ exam patterns as reference and adapt your study plan accordingly.