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Infosys Power Programmer / Specialist Programmer: Eligibility and Resume Checklist (2026)

Infosys's Power Programmer / Specialist Programmer is a premium and specialist tracks hiring track. Prep sites report the bar as a 6.0 CGPA and 60% in Class 10 and 12, which is not an official figure. This page lays out the full eligibility, the skills your resume should surface, and how to check your resume against the role. Infosys does not publish official numbers for this track, so the figures below are the widely-reported consensus, not a hard line, verify before you apply.

Eligibility criteria

What a Infosys recruiter is reported to check first. Infosys does not publish these figures; prep sites report them.

Minimum CGPA: 6.0 and above, reported by prep sites, not published by Infosys
Class 10: 60% and above, reported by prep sites, not published by Infosys
Class 12: 60% and above, reported by prep sites, not published by Infosys
Active backlogs: Not allowed at the time of application
Backlog history: Infosys publishes no rule on cleared (history) backlogs
Education gap: Up to 24 months total
Preferred branches: CSE, IT, ISE, AI/ML, Data Science, Cybersecurity, ECE, EEE
Package (reported, not official): ₹10-21 LPA
Selection gate: Score or contest based, top performers are shortlisted
Cutoff type: Informal, the company does not publish official numbers
Last checked: Q4 2026

Source, enggwave.com, business-standard.com, talentd.in, freshershunt.in, last checked Q4 2026, confidence medium high

Skills your resume should show

These are the skills Infosys tests and screens for on this track. List only the ones you can defend, and prove each with a real project or bullet. An unbacked skill list reads as filler.

Java
C++
Python
Scala
Data Structures
Algorithms
Dynamic Programming
Greedy Algorithms
Graphs
Trees
Spring Boot
React
MongoDB
REST APIs
Git
Jenkins
System Design

Source, enggwave.com, business-standard.com, talentd.in, freshershunt.in, last checked Q4 2026

What to know before you apply

Infosys publishes no criteria for this track that we could read. Current postings brand it 'Specialist Programmer' (SP L1/L2/L3). Reported: 60% or 6.0 CGPA throughout, no active backlogs, CSE-allied plus ECE/EEE branches. Pay tiers, reported by Business Standard and 2026 job posts, not published by Infosys: L1 ₹10 LPA plus a ₹1 lakh joining bonus (Business Standard says ₹11 lakh, likely the same package), L2 ₹16 LPA, L3 ₹21 LPA. The 2026 off-campus drive took 2024 and 2025 graduates; HackWithInfy 2026 is for 2027 graduates. Check the live posting's batch list.

Source, enggwave.com, business-standard.com, talentd.in, freshershunt.in, last checked Q4 2026

How the interviews go

Reported

1SE: one combined Technical + HR (about 20 min)
2DSE: Technical + HR
3SP: optional in-panel coding task, then Technical (live coding) + HR, 45-70 min

SE: resume/project, OOP basics, a simple program, relocation. DSE/SP: explain and optimise OA solutions, live coding, DBMS/OS/CN fundamentals, project deep-dive; SP interviews are the hardest and can downgrade an SP shortlist to DSE/SE.

Based on several candidates' reports, checked 2 Nov 2026. Interviews vary by drive and interviewer.

Reported by, Infosys SE (GfG), Infosys SP via HackWithInfy (GfG), Infosys SP (takeUforward), Infosys DSE (GfG)

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Infosys Power Programmer / Specialist Programmer FAQ

What is the CGPA cutoff for Infosys Power Programmer / Specialist Programmer?

Prep sites report a 6.0 CGPA minimum. Infosys does not publish an official cutoff for this track, so treat 6.0 as a reported figure, not a hard line, and aim higher where you can.

Are backlogs allowed for the Infosys Power Programmer / Specialist Programmer drive?

Not allowed at the time of application. Infosys publishes no rule on cleared (history) backlogs.

Which skills should my resume show for Infosys Power Programmer / Specialist Programmer?

Prioritise Java, C++, Python, Scala, Data Structures, Algorithms, Dynamic Programming, Greedy Algorithms. List only what you can defend in an interview, and back each claim with a project or a bullet that shows you used it, an unproven skill list reads as filler.

What percentage do I need in 10th and 12th for Infosys?

Prep sites report 60% in Class 10 and 12. Infosys does not publish a Class 10 or 12 cutoff for this track, so treat it as a reported figure, not a hard line, and check the drive notification before you apply.

What is the salary for Infosys Power Programmer / Specialist Programmer?

The package is around ₹10-21 LPA. Compensation shifts every cycle and by location, so confirm the exact number in the official offer.

How current is this Infosys eligibility information?

Last checked Q4 2026 against the sources listed on this page. Eligibility criteria change each hiring cycle, so always re-confirm on the official careers page before you apply.

Source, enggwave.com, business-standard.com, talentd.in, freshershunt.in, last checked Q4 2026

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Sources

Eligibility criteria change each cycle; always confirm on the official careers page. We last checked these figures in Q4 2026. Confidence in these figures: medium high.