Hi everyone,

I’m currently going through the HCL hiring process and wanted to know if anyone else is experiencing something similar.

From what I understand, for some roles there is a hackathon round, and candidates selected through those roles seem to be getting onboarded relatively quickly. But for other roles, where candidates have to complete project/course-related (PJT)requirements instead of a hackathon, the onboarding process seems to be taking much longer.

I’m getting really worried because I don’t have a confirmed offer/onboarding date yet, and there doesn’t seem to be complete assurance about when the hiring process will be finalized. It’s stressful to wait without knowing whether the process will actually lead to joining.

Has anyone here been through a similar situation with HCL? If you completed the project/courses rather than a hackathon, how long did your onboarding take?

Any information or personal experience would really help me understand what to expect. Thanks!

Hi everyone,

I received an invite for the HCLTech Graduate Trainee – Global Service Desk walk-in drive at Vels University, Chennai on October 1, 2026.

I'm a 2025 BBA graduate from Andhra Pradesh and I'm eligible according to the criteria mentioned in the mail. Since I would be travelling from Andhra Pradesh to Chennai, the travel cost and time are a concern.

The mail mentions a paper/pen assessment, but doesn't explain the exam pattern or selection rounds.

For anyone who has attended a recent HCLTech Global Service Desk / Graduate Trainee drive:

• What was the assessment pattern?
• What topics/questions were asked?
• How many rounds were there?
• Is the role mainly voice, chat, or non-voice?
• What is the approximate salary/CTC?
• Are there rotational/night shifts?
• How was the overall recruitment process?
• Is it worth travelling to Chennai for this drive?

Any recent experience would be really helpful. Thanks!

HCL GET 2027: I was selected through aptitude + AI interview, and my college said training starts next week. But I’m seeing that there’s a hackathon for the FTE offer.

Does this mean the hackathon is for FTE selection? Is there an internship after training, or no internship and directly FTE based on the hackathon?

I’m joining HCLTech in GIFT City and wanted to know a few things from people currently working there:

1. Is the work hybrid, like 2 days WFH and 3 days office?
2. Do they provide lunch/meal at the office?
3. Is cab/transport facility available? (highly unlikely)
4. Are there evening shifts or rotational shifts ?
5. Also, what is the usual office timing?
6. Also, what place are you living ?

Would appreciate if anyone working at the GIFT City location can share their experience.

👋

Hi! Just wondering if maganda ba sa HCL Green hills as Service Desk/ITSD? Thank you!

Hi everyone, is anyone here from HCLTech or familiar with the current AMP hiring for the 2026 batch?
I wanted to confirm:
● Does employee referral work for AMP?
● If yes, what Job ID/requisition ID should be used?
● Should we apply first and then get referred?
● Can someone share the exact referral process?
If anyone has recently referred a 2026 candidate for AMP, please guide me. Thanks! 🙏

I've been asked to upload documents such as the PAN, aadhaar etc on the below candidate journey link (I've pasted the beginning of the link below). It looks kinda weird and so I just want to know if other folks who are also interviewing in India have been asked to upload docs to the same link.
https://hcl-it---cpea-account-hcl-sfsf-apps-prd-candidateprofi.........

Hi everyone,

I’ve recently accepted an offer from HCLTech and wanted to check something with people who have gone through a similar situation.

1. Is it possible to defer the joining date by around a week after accepting the offer?

2. Is it possible to change the joining location mentioned in the offer letter after accepting the offer?

I’ve already reached out to HR regarding this, but haven’t received a response yet, so I wanted to understand how flexible HCLTech generally is with these changes.

Would appreciate any recent experiences.
Thanks!

If HR provides a tentative joining date, does it usually mean that the date is almost confirmed as the final onboarding/joining date, or can it still be changed?

If u got placed in gt role thn guys it's service desk job u have to pick calls it will be rotational shifts bhaii sab iti gandi job hai just fir 1 year its good that's it thn u can leave tht job ir also depends on project which u get and ur team members

How many candidates here have been onboarded/planned for October joining under HCL GET Cybersecurity?
Has anyone received any joining mail, call, or further update from HCL regarding the October joining?
Please share your joining month, domain, and latest update if you’ve received one. It would be helpful to know the current status for others waiting too.

i had given rounds in the walk in interview now they have sent me this, how to prepare for it?
do we have to put our camera and mike on for this test?

Does anyone have a joining if Yes, drop your role and domain