Capgemini has opened a fresh off-campus drive for 2026 graduates, and the window is short. The IT services major is hiring freshers as Network Product Support Engineers in Gurugram through its Exceller programme, at a stated pay of Rs 4.25 lakh per annum. Applications close on 14 November 2026 at 11:59 PM, so candidates have a day left to apply.
Only 2026-batch graduates with a BTech or BE in computer science, IT or circuit branches, or an MCA, can apply. Hiring runs through Superset, and applicants need an active DigiLocker account and an Aadhaar-linked mobile number to complete the form.
The role at a glance
- Company: Capgemini, through its Exceller fresher programme
- Role: Network Product Support Engineer, Analyst level
- Location: Gurugram, five days a week in office
- Salary: Rs 4.25 LPA, which is Rs 4 lakh fixed plus a Rs 25,000 one-time incentive
- Batch: 2026 pass-outs only
- Last date to apply: 14 November 2026, 11:59 PM IST
- Apply through: Superset
Who can apply
Applicants must hold a BTech or BE degree in CSE, IT or a circuit branch, or an MCA, and must have graduated in 2026. Only Indian citizens are eligible. The listing states no CGPA cut-off, backlog rule or bond, so candidates in branches like ECE, EEE and EIE should confirm their eligibility on the Superset listing before applying.
Two practical requirements catch many applicants out. An active DigiLocker account is needed at the time of applying, along with a mobile number linked to Aadhaar. And the posting is Gurugram only, with no option to switch location or project after joining, so candidates should be sure about the city before they submit the form.
What the job actually involves
Selected graduates will join a network operations team that keeps enterprise networks running. The work covers watching network, service and application dashboards, picking up alarms and linking related events, and judging how many users an issue affects.
Engineers raise and update incident tickets, do first-level fault finding across routing, switching, access and application layers, and join bridge calls for major P1 and P2 outages until the issue is closed. It is a support and operations role rather than a software development one, and networking fundamentals matter more than coding.
The shift reality candidates should know
This is not a standard 9-to-5 desk job. The role runs on 24/7 rotational shifts, including early mornings, evenings and nights, with rostered weekly offs. Cabs cover most of the National Capital Region, though Greater Noida and Manesar get none. Freshers weighing the offer should note that the Rs 4.25 lakh package is the stated offer, while self-reported figures on job portal AmbitionBox put fresher Capgemini Network Engineer pay in a wider range of about Rs 2.4 lakh to Rs 5.9 lakh.
A second opening for experienced candidates
The same drive also lists a Software Engineer role for candidates with more than a year of experience, in Hyderabad and Pune. That opening is not for freshers, even though some job boards show a wider experience range. The Hyderabad listing carries the reference number 572502 on Capgemini’s careers portal, and the Pune role is listed on Naukri. Salary for this role has not been disclosed.
How to apply
For the Network Engineer role, sign up on Superset as a student, open the Capgemini Exceller profile and submit the application before 11:59 PM on 14 November 2026. Link DigiLocker first, and keep an updated resume, marksheets, a photo and Aadhaar details ready. A typical fresher process covers an online aptitude test, a technical interview on networking basics such as OSI layers, TCP/IP, subnetting and routing, and an HR round on shift willingness and the Gurugram posting.
Capgemini does not charge any fee at any stage of hiring. Applications should be made only through the official Superset listing or Capgemini’s careers portal, never through agents or paid middlemen.
Why this drive matters right now
The opening lands as India’s tech hiring picks up. Staffing firm Xpheno’s November outlook, reported in late October, counted 1,30,000 active tech job openings across the country, a record high and 27 per cent more than a year earlier, with IT services firms driving most of the demand. The same data carries a warning for freshers, though: mid-to-senior professionals account for more than half of that demand, so a named fresher drive with a clear deadline is worth acting on quickly.
FAQs
What is the salary for the Capgemini Exceller Network Engineer role?
The stated pay is Rs 4.25 LPA, made up of Rs 4 lakh fixed pay and a one-time incentive of Rs 25,000.
Which batch and branches are eligible?
Only 2026-batch freshers with a BTech or BE in CSE, IT or circuit branches, or an MCA. No CGPA cut-off is stated in the listing.
What is the last date to apply?
Applications close on 14 November 2026 at 11:59 PM IST, through Superset.
Is DigiLocker really needed to apply?
Yes. An active DigiLocker account and an Aadhaar-linked mobile number are required when you submit the form.
Where is the job located, and are the shifts fixed?
The Network Engineer role is in Gurugram only, with five office days a week and 24/7 rotational shifts, including nights.
For 2026 graduates still looking for a first break, this is a straightforward shot at a large IT employer. The form closes tomorrow night, so applying early today is the safer move.
