Indian IT major Infosys has unveiled a revised compensation structure for its Class of 2026 campus recruitment drive, offering freshers salaries of up to ₹21 lakh per annum for specialized technology roles, according to sources familiar with the development.
New Tiered Salary Structure for Campus Hiring
In a recruitment banner shared with engineering colleges and reviewed by BusinessLine, Infosys outlined an upgraded campus hiring strategy featuring a tiered pay structure based on skill depth and role complexity.
The compensation framework includes four distinct levels:
- Specialist Programmer L3 (Trainee): ₹21 lakh per annum
- Specialist Programmer L2 (Trainee): ₹16 lakh per annum
- Specialist Programmer L1 (Trainee): ₹11 lakh per annum
- Digital Specialist Engineer (Trainee): ₹7 lakh per annum
Eligibility Criteria for Fresh Graduates
The recruitment drive targets BE, B.Tech, ME, M.Tech, MCA, and integrated MSc graduates from Computer Science, Information Technology, and select circuit branches including Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE) and Electrical and Electronics Engineering (EEE).
The positions on offer include Specialist Programmer roles across three levels (L1 to L3) and Digital Specialist Engineer trainee positions.
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Infosys Maintains Strong Campus Hiring Momentum
Despite ongoing layoffs in portions of the global technology sector, Infosys has accelerated its graduate recruitment efforts. The company hired 12,000 freshers during the first half of FY26 and remains committed to meeting its target of recruiting 20,000 fresh graduates this financial year.
Infosys CFO Jayesh Sanghrajka confirmed these hiring numbers during the company’s Q2 earnings call on October 16, 2024.
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Social Media Reactions
The announcement has sparked discussions on social media platforms, with some netizens expressing skepticism about the compensation levels for entry-level positions, questioning the expected skill requirements for such packages.
