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IBNS-CMEDIA: Infosys has raised entry-level salaries up to ₹21 lakh per annum for specialised roles as the software major seeks to strengthen its AI-first capabilities, media reports said.
The company is offering the highest entry-level packages among Indian IT firms, Moneycontrol reported. Infosys is set to launch an off-campus recruitment drive for specialised technology positions with annual packages ranging from ₹7 lakh to ₹21 lakh.
Roles on offer include Specialist Programmer (L1 to L3) and Digital Specialist Engineer (trainee). The positions are open to BE, BTech, MTech, MCA, and integrated MSc graduates in Computer Science, IT, and select circuit branches such as ECE and EEE.
The company is pursuing an AI-first approach across its services, aiming to upskill existing employees and recruit new talent with deep expertise.
“Our early‑career hiring combines campus and off‑campus drives, and we have expanded opportunities in the Specialist Programmer track, with packages up to ₹21 lakh per annum,” Infosys Group CHRO Shaji Mathew told Moneycontrol.
Infosys has already hired 12,000 freshers for the first half of 2026.
