AMP: Launch your career with the package you deserve
At HCLTech, we believe purpose matters most. That’s why AMP — our merit-based hiring program - puts your talent and potential at the front. AMP stands for Ascend, Momentum and Polaris. Everyone starts equally, and your growth depends on how you perform. With AMP’s three-tier career progression pathway, you can unlock the offer your talent truly deserves:

Your launchpad - ₹4.5* LPA
The lift to your career start

Next-level growth - ₹6 LPA
The drive that accelerates your growth

The highest orbit - ₹10 LPA
The brilliance that helps you reach the top tier
*For NV locations (Lucknow, Nagpur, Vijayawada and Madurai) the Ascend salary will be 3.75 LPA
When you find what drives you, when you find your spark, you help us supercharge progress for our clients, communities and the planet.
Why HCLTech?
From encouraging diversity and progressive innovation to transparent recognition and worthwhile benefits, we've got you covered.
Global Presence
With a worldwide workforce of over 226,500+ diverse and dedicated individuals spanning 60 countries, our global presence empowers us to provide smarter and more effective technology solutions that benefit all our stakeholders. Through our extensive network of 210 delivery centers, we service our global clients and partners by offering cutting-edge technology expertise and business-oriented solutions. Our 60 Innovation Labs, located around the globe, serve as hubs for ideation, development and delivery of advanced solutions. Through a portfolio of 2,000+ patents, we are progressing towards innovation. Moreover, recognition as a Top Employer in 25 countries reflects our dedication to nurturing a supportive work environment.
Innovation
At HCLTech, our innovation-focused culture empowers employees to take initiative in generating ideas, discovering solutions and proactively working on them. We firmly believe that transformation can come from anyone, regardless of their department or position in the company. If an idea proves executable, we provide the necessary support to scale it up and bring it to fruition. We place our employees at the forefront of innovation where they can foster collaboration among themselves and our valued clients to cultivate, nurture and build groundbreaking concepts.
Recognition
All candidates aspire to work with an employer that sees and ignites their talent. That's why at HCLTech, we recognize employees' obvious and hidden talents and help them supercharge their career progress through our truly international culture and inclusive environment with DEI leadership programs and awards. We encourage employees to explore career opportunities on their own terms — from the freedom to experiment within their roles and choose from a catalog of upskilling and L&D certification to providing financial assistance for college education.
Benefits
In addition to flexible work arrangements, professional development opportunities and a supportive company culture that includes mentorship programs, we also focus on our employees' wellbeing. We offer robust health and wellness programs, gym memberships, Mediclaim benefits, childcare and other unique perks — all in addition to opportunities to enhance their skills, advance their careers and stay future-ready for transformation in their fields.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) AMP Program
AMP stands for Ascend, Momentum and Polaris. It is a meritocratic selection process for fresh engineering graduates at HCLTech, where it is your skills that decide the salary.
AMP enables candidates to join at the right level and grow further through three progressive tracks:
- Ascend – The lift to your career start.
- Momentum – The drive that accelerates your growth.
- Polaris – The brilliance that helps you reach the top tier.
Yes. All fresh engineering graduates who meet the minimum eligibility criteria are eligible for AMP, whether hired on-campus or off-campus.
Yes, training support is available in two ways:
i. Primus Campus Initiative: HCLTech partners with select engineering colleges, called HCLTech Primus Campuses, where an industry-aligned curriculum is integrated to bridge the gap between academics and real-world requirements. Students from these campuses receive training that better equips them for AMP assessments.
ii. Training for Non-Primus and Off-Campus Candidates: Candidates hired from non-Primus colleges or through Off-Campus drives are required to undergo mandatory pre-joining training and clear a post-training assessment. This program is designed to strengthen their technical and professional skills, enabling them to perform better in evaluations and potentially upgrade their offer from Ascend to Momentum or Polaris.
The top 10% of candidates who clear the Ascend assessment are evaluated further through additional interviews, hackathons, or technical tests.
Based on their performance and ranking, they may be upgraded to:
- Momentum (₹6.0 LPA), or
- Polaris (₹10.0 LPA).
These represent three salary levels under AMP:
- Ascend: All candidates who successfully clear the selection process will receive an offer under the Ascend Program. The salary package will vary based on the location of posting. At HCLTech New Vistas locations (Lucknow, Nagpur, Vijayawada, and Madurai), the salary will be ₹3.75 LPA, while for all other locations it will be ₹4.50 LPA.
- Momentum & Polaris: The top 10% of Ascend candidates, based on their further skill assessment, can upgrade to Momentum at ₹6.0 LPA or Polaris at ₹10.0 LPA.
- For candidates applying to Lucknow, Nagpur, Vijayawada, and Madurai, the minimum academic requirement is 65% or above throughout academics (Class 10, Class 12, and graduation). For all other locations, the eligibility criterion is 70% or above throughout academics to qualify for the AMP program.
- Engineering degree in any branch.
The Ascend test has three stages:
- Cognitive Test – Numerical, Verbal, Reasoning: ~90 minutes
- Coding Test/ Technical Test: 60 to 90 minutes
- Versant Test – Assesses English speaking and listening proficiency. A score of 46–56 (B1 level) is required to qualify.
Only candidates who clear the Cognitive and Coding tests proceed to the Versant Test. Upon successful completion, candidates move forward to Technical and HR interviews.

























