The hiring process
| Round | Format | What's tested |
|---|---|---|
| Online Aptitude Test | ~90 min | Aptitude, English, and flowcharts |
| Technical Interview | 20-40 min | Core languages and fundamentals |
| HR Interview | 10-20 min | Fit and logistics |
Process and cutoffs vary by drive/team and change over time — confirm on the official careers page.
Round-by-round: exactly what's asked & how to prepare
Online Aptitude Test
~90 minAround 25 questions with multiple parts including aptitude and a flowchart section, testing numerical ability, English, and logical thinking. The flowchart component is a distinctive element testing algorithmic reasoning.
- Numerical ability and arithmetic
- English usage and vocabulary
- Logical/analytical reasoning
- Flowchart-based logic and sequencing
- Basic algorithmic thinking
- Practice flowchart-reading and logic-sequencing problems
- Take timed aptitude mocks
- Revise English fundamentals
- Drill numerical reasoning
- Neglecting flowchart practice
- Poor time management
- Weak English basics
- Accurate flowchart/logic reasoning
- Balanced numerical and verbal accuracy
- Analytical thinking
Technical Interview
20-40 minFocuses on core languages such as C, C++, Java, and SQL, along with CS fundamentals and your projects. Be ready to explain code and write basic queries.
- C/C++/Java concepts and output prediction
- SQL query writing
- OOP concepts
- DBMS and OS basics
- Project walkthrough
- Revise C, C++, Java, and SQL fundamentals
- Practice basic query writing
- Prepare project explanations
- Do a mock technical interview
- Overstating language skills
- Weak SQL
- Poor project ownership
- Solid core-language knowledge
- SQL competence
- Genuine project depth
HR Interview
10-20 minCovers motivation, communication, relocation, and joining. Usually the final, lighter step.
- Tell me about yourself
- Why Birlasoft
- Relocation and flexibility
- Strengths, weaknesses, goals
- Comfort with standard terms
- Prepare a concise self-introduction
- Research Birlasoft's business
- Have consistent flexibility answers
- Keep documents ready
- Generic answers
- Inconsistency across rounds
- Appearing inflexible
- Clear communication
- Genuine motivation
- Flexibility
What to master
- Numerical ability and reasoning
- English usage and vocabulary
- Flowchart and algorithmic logic
- C and C++ fundamentals
- Java and OOP
- SQL and DBMS
- Operating systems basics
- Resume project depth
Eligibility
Graduates and postgraduates who had mathematics as an academic subject; minimum 60% across academics; no backlogs; academic gap not exceeding about 1 year. Apply via the official Birlasoft careers portal. Exact criteria vary by drive.
Birlasoft salary & compensation (2026)
Mid-cap IT services (CK Birla group) with strong ERP/Oracle/SAP practice; pay similar to Zensar, ERP specialists earn more.
| Role / Level | Experience | India — total CTC | US — total comp | What to know |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Associate/Trainee Engineer | 0–1 yr | ₹3.5–4.5 LPA | — | Standard fresher offer. |
| Software Engineer | 1–3 yr | ₹5–8 LPA | — | ERP/functional roles skew higher. |
| Senior Engineer / Consultant | 3–6 yr | ₹9–15 LPA | — | Oracle/SAP consultants top the range. |
| Lead / Technical Manager | 6–10 yr | ₹16–26 LPA | — | Delivery + client-facing ownership. |
| Architect / Project Manager | 10+ yr | ₹28–42 LPA | — | Enterprise ERP architects at the top. |
How the package is structured
- ERP (Oracle/SAP) functional and technical skills pay a clear premium.
- Variable is modest; growth via specialization or switching.
- Onsite ERP rollouts add allowances and faster promotions.
- Certifications (Oracle Cloud, SAP S/4HANA) move you up a band.
Indicative 2026 market ranges aggregated from public sources (levels.fyi, Glassdoor, AmbitionBox, candidate reports). Compensation varies widely by location, team, level calibration, and negotiation — use these as directional benchmarks, not guarantees.
Your prep plan
- Days 1-3: Aptitude diagnostic plus flowchart-logic practice
- Days 4-5: English and numerical reasoning
- Days 6-8: C/C++/Java and SQL revision
- Days 9-10: Full aptitude mock including flowcharts
- Days 11-12: Project prep and query practice
- Days 13-14: Mock technical and HR interviews
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Get my personalized planFrequently asked questions
What is the flowchart section?
A distinctive part of Birlasoft's aptitude test that presents flowchart-based logic to assess your algorithmic and sequencing reasoning without full coding.
Is mathematics as a subject required?
Many Birlasoft drives require candidates to have had mathematics as an academic subject. Confirm the specific drive's requirement.
Which languages should I prepare?
Core languages: C, C++, Java, and SQL, along with OOP and DBMS fundamentals.
What are the gap and backlog norms?
Typically no active backlogs and an academic gap not exceeding about a year. Confirm per drive.
How many rounds are there?
Commonly three: online aptitude test, technical interview, and HR round.
Where should I apply?
Use the official Birlasoft careers portal, complete your profile, and filter for fresher/entry-level roles.