Specialist Programmer (SP) / Digital Specialist Engineer (DSE)

Here is the complete selection process and exam pattern for the Infosys Specialist Programmer (SP) / Digital Specialist Engineer (DSE) role in 2025: Infosys SP / DSE Hiring: Complete Selection Process (2025) Eligible Batch: Final year students of B.E./B.Tech/M.E./M.Tech (2025) Role Offered: Specialist Programmer (SP) Digital Specialist Engineer (DSE) Step-by-Step Selection Process Step 1: Online Test (Coding Focused) This is the screening round that filters candidates for interviews. Exam Pattern: Section No. of Questions Duration Difficulty Coding Round 3 Questions 3 Hours High (SP level) Topics Covered: Data Structures (Arrays, Strings, Linked Lists, Trees) Algorithms (Greedy, Backtracking, Recursion, Sorting) Dynamic Programming Bit Manipulation Graphs Stack, Queue Platform: Hackerrank (Most commonly used) Step 2: Technical Interview Only those who clear all 3 coding questions are shortlisted for this round. What's Asked: In-depth DSA problems (you may have to code live) Project discussion (expect detailed questions) OOPs, DBMS, OS, CN Basics of System Design (for SP role) Coding on whiteboard or online tool They may ask for optimization of your solution. Step 3: HR + Managerial Interview This round checks your: Communication skills Cultural fit Reasoning for choosing SP/DSE Relocation & salary expectations SP role gets a higher salary (~INR 9 LPA vs DSE ~6.25 LPA) Difference Between SP and DSE Selection Criteria SP DSE Coding Difficulty High (Competitive Level) Moderate Offer Package ₹9 LPA ~₹6.25 LPA Test Result Cutoff 2.5–3 questions fully solved 1.5–2 questions solved how to Crack SP Role: Practice coding daily on LeetCode / Codeforces / GFG Master Time & Space complexity Prepare DSA patterns (Sliding Window, Two Pointers, Recursion Trees) Be interview-ready on your final year project Results Timeline: Online Test to Interview Call: 7–10 days Final Offer Rollout: 2–3 weeks after interviews