I’d like to share my Infosys interview experience to help others prepare better for their hiring process. I have 3.5 years of experience working with .NET Core and wanted to give insights into what to expect during the interview stages, as well as some advice for future candidates.
Interview Process Overview
The entire process took place in several phases:
Technical Round
The interview began with a Technical Round, which focused mainly on OOPs (Object-Oriented Programming) questions. The technical interview was straightforward and assessed my understanding of basic programming concepts.
Managerial Round
After the technical interview, I moved on to the Managerial Round. This round was conducted on the same day and focused more on my past experiences, soft skills, and how I would fit into the team. The manager also discussed my interest in working with Infosys and my career goals.
HR Round
Six days after the technical and managerial interviews, I was invited for the HR Round. During this round, I was informed that Infosys was offering me a package of ₹11.13 LPA (including a 10% variable component). This was a significant increase from my current salary of ₹5.71 LPA (fixed), so I agreed to the offer.
Background Verification Issue
After receiving the offer, I got an email from a third-party vendor requesting background verification. I promptly submitted the required documents. However, I was soon contacted by Infosys HR, who informed me that there was an issue with my first employer's documentation.
They pointed out that my Form 16 showed zero TDS deductions and no PF contributions were recorded, which meant they couldn't count my experience with that employer. As a result, they revised my offer down to ₹6.9 LPA (fixed) and mentioned that the job location would be in Bangalore.
This was a huge change, especially since I had been working remotely and was earning ₹5.71 LPA. Despite the significant reduction in the offer, I took a day to think about it.
Request for Document Revalidation
The next day, I emailed Infosys’ talent acquisition team and HR, offering alternative documents to validate my employment, such as:
- Offer letter
- Experience letter
- ITR
- Pay slips
- Bank statements
Unfortunately, despite my efforts, I received no response.
More Communication and Mixed Signals
A few days later, I received a call from HR asking for my latest photo. During the call, I once again mentioned the background verification issue. The HR representative assured me they would look into it.
Meanwhile, when I checked the Infosys career portal, I noticed four “Decision Pending” statuses in green and one in orange. In the network tab, the JSON response even showed “Selected for Offer.”
Unexpected Rejection
To my surprise, the next day I received an email stating:
“We regret to inform you that there appears to be a mismatch in competencies and expectations of the role vis-a-vis what our panellists were able to ascertain through the interview process.”
This abrupt rejection was both disappointing and frustrating. I had expected that if I declined the revised offer, I might face rejection, but the reason given for my rejection — “competency mismatch” — felt unrelated to the actual issue with my documentation.
Reflection and Final Thoughts
Looking back, I believe the rejection was a result of the missing PF contributions and zero TDS deductions on my first employer’s Form 16, despite my offering alternative proofs of employment. It was an unfortunate and frustrating situation, and I felt that I was not given fair consideration.
Advice for Future Applicants
If you are applying to Infosys, here are some important takeaways from my experience:
- Ensure your employment records are in order, especially PF and TDS deductions, as these seem to carry significant weight during background verification.
- Be prepared for limited transparency and slow responsiveness during the hiring process.
- Always have alternative documentation ready to verify your employment if there are issues with official records.
This experience left me feeling undervalued, and I hope that by sharing my story, others can avoid a similar outcome by being better prepared for the process.