Last updated: 31 October 2026
Tech Mahindra hires freshers mainly as Associate Software Engineers for IT and as associates for its BPS (business process services) arm. Drives run through colleges and job portals, as well as its careers site. Here's what to expect in 2026.
Fresher roles at Tech Mahindra
- Associate Software Engineer (ASE): the main IT fresher role.
- Customer Support / Technical Support Associate: BPS roles, open to graduates.
- Skill-specific roles such as SAP associates, posted occasionally.
Eligibility
| Criteria | Typical requirement |
|---|---|
| Degree | B.E./B.Tech, MCA or M.Sc (CS, IT, ECE and related) |
| Marks | About 60–70% or 6.0–7.0 CGPA in 10th, 12th and degree; recent drives used 65% |
| Backlogs | No active backlogs |
| Gap | Up to 1 year |
| Batch | Recent drives covered 2024–2026 |
These come from recent drive notices and preparation sites, and vary by drive. Always check the actual listing.
Selection process
- Online aptitude test: logical reasoning, quant and an essay.
- Technical and psychometric test, including 2 coding questions.
- Communication assessment (AI-based in recent drives).
- Technical interview.
- HR interview.
Strong coders can take the SuperCoder challenge for a higher package. Prepare with our Tech Mahindra interview questions.
Salary for freshers
| Track | Reported CTC |
|---|---|
| Standard (ASE) | About ₹3.25 LPA |
| SuperCoder | About ₹5.5 LPA |
See what that means monthly: 3 LPA in-hand and 5.5 LPA in-hand.
How to apply
- Go to careers.techmahindra.com and check the IT and BPS opportunities sections.
- Watch your college placement cell and trusted job portals for drive announcements.
- Never pay a fee. Tech Mahindra warns about fraudulent job offers on its own careers site.
Tech Mahindra hiring in 2026: what's new
Tech Mahindra added 5,446 people in the July–September 2026 quarter, reaching 152,206 employees, with IT attrition at 11.7%. It didn't disclose how many were freshers. Earlier in 2026, Moneycontrol reported that some 2025-batch freshers were still waiting for offer letters, and the company said offers go out in batches based on demand. Keep applying elsewhere while you wait. Want a referral? See our Tech Mahindra referrer list.
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FAQs
Is Tech Mahindra hiring freshers in 2026?
Yes. It hires Associate Software Engineers and BPS associates, though it hasn't published a 2026 fresher target.
What is the Tech Mahindra fresher salary?
About ₹3.25 LPA for the standard track and about ₹5.5 LPA through SuperCoder, as reported.
What is the eligibility for Tech Mahindra off campus drive?
Usually B.E./B.Tech, MCA or M.Sc with about 60–65%, no active backlogs and at most a 1-year gap.
What are the rounds in Tech Mahindra recruitment?
An aptitude test, a technical and coding test, a communication assessment, a technical interview and an HR interview.
How do I apply to Tech Mahindra as a fresher?
Through careers.techmahindra.com, your college placement cell or trusted job portals. There is no application fee.
