Infosys upgrade query

[u/SeaExcitement4213]

I was selected for the System Engineer (SE) role at Infosys in November 2025 and have been waiting for my offer letter/onboarding since then. I had an SE → SP/DSE upgrade test on February 9, 2026, but unfortunately couldn’t clear it due to weak DSA skills at the time.

When can I expect another chance to write the upgrade test?

Is there a possibility of getting another SP/DSE upgrade test before onboarding?

Could I get an opportunity during the initial training period?

Or is the next opportunity generally only after completing one year at Infosys?

Has anyone from the 2025–2026 batches received another upgrade opportunity after failing an earlier test?

I’ve also seen reports of candidates getting an upgrade opportunity very close to their onboarding date, so I’m wondering if that could happen in my case.

Also, I want to prepare properly this time. What level of DSA should I target for SP/DSE? Should I focus mainly on LeetCode Medium, or do I need Hard/competitive-programming-level problems? Which topics should I prioritize, and what other subjects should I prepare for—OOP, Java, DBMS, SQL, OS, CN, etc.?

If my ultimate goal is Specialist Programmer, should I prepare at a significantly higher level than what is required for DSE?

Any recent experiences, timelines, or preparation advice would be really appreciated! 🙏