Infosys hires freshers at scale, and its interview has a reputation for being "easy" — which is exactly why so many candidates underprepare and get rejected. The Infosys interview is not hard, but it is specific. It rewards clear communication, a solid grip on basics, and the right attitude about learning. If you walk in treating it casually, you lose to the candidate who rehearsed.
This guide covers the Infosys interview questions and process for fresher and Systems Engineer (SE/SES/DSE) roles, and how to prepare.
The Infosys interview process
After the online test (which includes aptitude, reasoning, verbal, and a pseudocode/coding section), shortlisted candidates face an interview that usually combines a technical round and an HR round — sometimes merged into one panel for fresher hiring.
- Technical — core subjects, your project, one language in depth, basic coding and SQL.
- HR — communication, fit, willingness to relocate and learn new technologies, the agreement.
Infosys technical interview questions
- Which programming language do you know best? Be ready for follow-ups on it.
- Explain the four pillars of OOP with examples.
- What is normalization in databases? Explain a JOIN.
- Difference between
==andequals()/ pass by value vs reference. - Explain your final-year project end to end — your role, the architecture, one hard bug.
- A simple coding question: reverse a string, check for prime, find duplicates in an array.
Infosys HR & puzzle questions
Infosys HR is known for the occasional logical puzzle alongside the standard questions:
- Tell me about yourself.
- Why Infosys, and what do you know about us?
- Are you willing to relocate and work in any technology?
- A classic puzzle — measuring water with two jugs, crossing-the-bridge, or a simple probability one.
- Strengths, weaknesses, and how you handle failure.
How to prepare
The candidates who clear Infosys in one go are not smarter — they have simply said their answers out loud before the real thing. Your self-introduction, your project story, and your "why Infosys" all need to sound natural and confident, and that only comes from rehearsal. Greenroom runs a spoken mock interview that asks Infosys-style technical and HR questions, throws in follow-ups, and shows you exactly where your answers wander or go flat. Combine it with our campus placement guide and aptitude prep guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Infosys interview process for freshers?
Infosys freshers first clear an online test (aptitude, logical reasoning, verbal and a pseudocode/coding section), then attend an interview that usually combines a technical round and an HR round — sometimes in a single panel. The technical round covers core CS subjects, your project and basic coding; the HR round covers communication, fit and willingness to relocate.
Does Infosys ask puzzles in the interview?
Yes, Infosys HR interviews are known for occasionally including a logical puzzle — like the two-jug water-measuring problem or a bridge-crossing puzzle — alongside standard HR questions. They are testing your reasoning and composure, not a memorized answer, so think out loud and walk the interviewer through your logic.
Is the Infosys interview easy to clear?
The Infosys interview is considered approachable but not a formality. It rewards clear communication, solid basics in one programming language, a well-explained project, and the right learning attitude. Candidates who fail usually underprepare, give vague answers, or show reluctance to relocate or learn new technologies.
How do I prepare for the Infosys interview?
Prepare your self-introduction, project explanation, OOP and DBMS basics, and one language in depth — then rehearse out loud, ideally with a voice-based mock interview that asks Infosys-style questions and gives feedback. Also do timed practice for the aptitude and pseudocode sections of the online test beforehand.