Infosys SP Placement Papers 2026: 7 MCQs [With Answers]

The Infosys Specialist Programmer (SP) track is a separate, higher-difficulty hiring stream with a ₹6.25 LPA package, distinct from the regular Systems Engineer route. If you are appearing in 2026, this article covers the exact paper structure, topic-level frequency data from recent drives, 7 practice MCQs with solutions, and the mistakes that eliminate most candidates before the coding round.

What Is the Infosys SP Role?

Infosys SP (Specialist Programmer) is a product-and-engineering-focused role for candidates with strong algorithmic and coding skills. It is open primarily to B.E./B.Tech students in CS, IT, ECE, and allied branches with a minimum 6 CGPA aggregate. Unlike the Systems Engineer track, the SP assessment carries a harder quantitative and coding benchmark.

The SP role feeds directly into Infosys's digital and product units, think platforms like Infosys Cobalt, BPM, and client-facing SaaS products. Recruiters look for candidates who can solve DSA problems under time pressure and communicate their approach clearly in the technical interview.

Eligibility at a glance (2026):

Criterion	Requirement
Degree	B.E. / B.Tech / M.E. / M.Tech / MCA / M.Sc. (CS/IT)
CGPA	≥ 6.0 (no active backlogs at the time of assessment)
Streams	CS, IT, ECE, EEE, Mechanical (with coding interest)
Gap year	≤ 2 years across 10th, 12th, and graduation
Batch	2025 / 2026 passouts eligible for current drive

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Infosys SP Exam Pattern 2026

The Infosys SP online assessment has two distinct phases: an aptitude-verbal-reasoning section and a coding section. Both are time-boxed and browser-locked.

Phase 1, Aptitude Assessment (95 minutes)

Section	Questions	Duration	Difficulty
Quantitative Aptitude	16	35 min	Medium–Hard
Logical Reasoning	14	25 min	Medium
Verbal Ability	20	20 min	Easy–Medium
Data Interpretation	6	15 min	Medium–Hard
Total	56	95 min	,

Phase 2, Coding Section (105 minutes)

Component	Details
Problems	2 coding problems
Duration	105 minutes
Languages	C, C++, Java, Python, C#
Evaluation	Correctness + partial scoring on test cases
Difficulty	Easy-Medium to Medium-Hard (LeetCode equivalent)

Negative marking applies in Phase 1 (−0.25 per wrong answer based on 2024–25 drives). The coding section has no negative marking.

For the complete section-by-section breakdown including topic weights, see the Infosys SP DSE placement paper guide.

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Topic Frequency Analysis, Based on 2022–2025 Drives

This table is derived from candidate reports across InfyTQ forums, placement cells, and self-reported data from 2022–2025 SP drives. Use it to prioritise your preparation time.

Topic	Avg. Weightage in Paper	Difficulty Trend (2023→2025)
Number System & Divisibility	~14% of quant	Stable
Percentages & Profit/Loss	~18% of quant	Slightly harder
Time, Speed & Distance	~12% of quant	Stable
Data Sufficiency	~10% of quant	Increasing
Syllogisms	~22% of LR	Stable
Blood Relations	~16% of LR	Decreasing
Seating Arrangements	~20% of LR	Increasing
Reading Comprehension	~40% of verbal	Stable
Error Correction	~30% of verbal	Stable
Bar / Line Chart DI	~60% of DI	Increasing

Estimated range based on verified candidate reports from 2022–2025. Actual paper composition varies per batch.

Strong takeaway: Seating Arrangements and DI bar charts are gaining weight. Candidates who skip DI in SP prep routinely lose 10–12 marks here. For quant fundamentals, revisit percentages questions for placement and number system questions before the drive.

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Infosys SP Salary 2026, Package Breakdown

The SP package is fixed at ₹6.25 LPA for the 2026 batch, with a structure that differs from what most college PPTs present.

Component	Annual (₹)	Monthly in-hand (approx.)
Fixed Base	5,00,000	~₹32,000–₹34,000
Variable Pay (performance-linked)	62,500	,
Provident Fund (employer)	21,600	,
Medical Insurance	Included	,
Joining Bonus (one-time, 2025 data)	~₹30,000–₹50,000	,
Total CTC	~6,25,000	,

Based on offer letters shared in placement circles, 2024–25 batches. Variable pay is disbursed quarterly and tied to individual + unit performance. In-hand estimate after PF and TDS deductions.

For comparison, the DSE track starts at ₹9 LPA and the regular Systems Engineer at ₹3.6 LPA. If you hold competing offers, check the Infosys fresher salary breakdown 2026 for a full tier comparison.

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Preparation Strategy for Infosys SP 2026

Week 1–2: Quant and Reasoning Foundation

Spend the first two weeks on high-frequency topics: percentages, number systems, and seating arrangements. Target 40 questions per day with a stopwatch. The SP paper gives you roughly 2.2 minutes per aptitude question, speed matters as much as accuracy.

• Use the order and ranking questions bank to build LR speed.
• Drill data interpretation with at least one full DI set daily from 2023–2025 SP papers.

Week 3: Verbal and Mock Tests

Verbal is where SP candidates lose easy marks. Reading comprehension in the SP paper has longer passages (400–500 words) compared to the regular track. Practise scanning for the main idea, not reading end-to-end.

Take at least 3 full-length mocks (Phase 1 + Phase 2 combined). Time yourself strictly. Review every wrong answer before the next mock.

Week 4: Coding Intensive

The SP coding section expects you to write clean, working code, not pseudocode. Focus on:

• Arrays and strings (most common, ~40% of past coding problems)
• Dynamic programming basics (appears in ~25% of papers)
• Recursion and backtracking (~20%)
• Graph BFS/DFS (~15%)

Attempt at least 50 LeetCode Easy and 30 Medium problems before the exam. Practice in the language you will use on the day, IDE shortcuts do not carry over to the browser-based editor.

Also check Infosys exam pattern 2026 for the latest updates to coding section rules.

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Practice Questions, Infosys SP Style

5 Common Mistakes That Eliminate SP Candidates

1. Skipping DI entirely in prep. DI carries 6 questions worth ~10% of the Phase 1 score. Most college study groups skip it assuming it won't appear. It consistently appears in SP papers since 2023.

2. Not accounting for negative marking. Attempting all 56 questions with 40% accuracy is worse than attempting 45 with 75% accuracy. Set a personal cutoff, skip questions where you cannot eliminate at least two options.

3. Writing partial code in the coding section. Partial scoring rewards you for test cases passed, not for effort shown. A brute-force O(n²) solution that runs on 8/10 test cases outscores a commented-but-broken O(n log n) attempt.

4. Ignoring verbal. Candidates from non-English medium colleges drop 6–8 marks in verbal that they cannot recover in quant. Spend 20 minutes daily on RC passage summaries in the 30 days before the exam.

5. Using an unfamiliar coding language. If you are comfortable in Python but switch to Java on exam day because "Java looks more professional," you will lose time on syntax and library lookups. Use what you can write fluently.

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Related Resources

Before your Infosys SP drive, work through these:

• Infosys off-campus 2026 drive details, registration dates and eligibility updates
• Infosys interview questions 2026, technical and HR question bank
• Infosys SP DSE placement papers 2026, harder DSE-track variant papers
• Amazon placement papers 2026, if you're applying to multiple product companies
• Number system questions for placement, quant foundation drill
• Percentages questions for placement, high-frequency SP topic
• Express roadmap for placement prep, 30-day structured schedule if time is short
• Oracle interview questions 2026, technical depth for interview round comparison

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FAQs

Q: Is the Infosys SP paper harder than the regular Infosys paper?

Yes, significantly. The SP paper has a harder coding section (2 problems vs. 1), a tighter time-per-question ratio in quant, and DI as a separate section. The cutoff percentile for SP is also higher, estimated at 75th–80th percentile vs. 60th for the Systems Engineer track, based on 2024–25 reported data.

Q: Can I attempt both the SP and Systems Engineer tracks in the same drive?

Infosys typically runs SP and SE as separate assessments with different InfyTQ registration links. You may receive invites for both if you clear the eligibility filter, but you cannot appear in both on the same day. Check your drive invite carefully, some campus drives slot SP and SE candidates in different test windows.

Q: What coding languages are allowed in the Infosys SP test?

As of the 2024–25 drive, the coding section supports C, C++, Java, Python 3, and C#. Python is the most popular choice among SP candidates for its concise syntax. The IDE is browser-based with basic autocomplete, do not rely on local IDE features.

Q: Is there a sectional cutoff in the SP aptitude test?

Based on verified 2023–24 candidate reports, Infosys applies a sectional cutoff in Phase 1. Clearing the overall score without meeting the individual section threshold can result in rejection. Treat each of the four sections as independently qualifying.

Q: What is the InfyTQ score requirement for SP eligibility?

As of 2025, Infosys recommends an InfyTQ proficiency certification but does not mandate a minimum score for SP. However, candidates with InfyTQ Specialist certification (score ≥ 75 in the Python/Java module) have reported priority shortlisting in some campus drives.

Q: How many rounds are there after the online test?

The SP selection process after the online assessment typically has: (1) Technical Interview Round 1, DSA and CS fundamentals, (2) Technical Interview Round 2, system design basics and project discussion, (3) HR Interview. Some drives skip Round 2 for strong Round 1 performers. Total process from test to offer letter: 3–6 weeks.

Q: What CGPA do I need for the Infosys SP drive?

The stated minimum is 6.0 CGPA with no active backlogs. In practice, shortlisting for off-campus drives tends to filter more strictly, candidates with below 6.5 CGPA report lower callback rates in 2024 data. Maintain no backlogs at the time of assessment regardless of CGPA.