techrastaPRE-LAUNCHYour first IT job does not have to use the title “software engineer.” Explore development, testing, support and data roles, then match the requirements to evidence you can show.
For graduates, first-time applicants and candidates exploring entry-level IT work in India.Reviewed 27 October 2026 · Search guidance and external resources, not a live job feed. Openings and eligibility change; verify them with the employer.
Skills to compareProgramming fundamentals, debugging, Git and the language requested in the opening.
Evidence you can showOne working application with a README explaining setup, features and your own contribution.
Skills to compareTest cases, reproducible bug reports, basic web behaviour and careful observation.
Evidence you can showA test pack covering happy paths, invalid inputs and boundary cases for a small application.
Skills to compareTroubleshooting, operating-system and network basics, communication and documentation.
Evidence you can showA small lab and troubleshooting notes showing how you identify and resolve common issues.
Skills to compareSpreadsheets, SQL, data validation and explaining a result clearly.
Evidence you can showA cleaned dataset, a few SQL queries and a short report answering a concrete question.
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Start from the official entry-level hub. Check each programme’s current eligibility, dates and registration status.
Use the graduate careers hub and select India to explore the employer’s application routes.
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Use these as starting phrases on your preferred search engine or job board. Adjust the language, seniority and location to your needs.
"graduate engineer trainee" "IT" "India""junior QA" "fresher""service desk" "entry level" "India""data analyst" "graduate" "India"For example, target junior development plus QA, or IT support plus systems administration traineeships. Adapt your evidence to each instead of sending an identical application everywhere.
Build something small that works. Document what you made, how to run it, limitations and what you would improve. Be ready to explain it without reading a script.
Lead with relevant skills, education and project evidence. Use accurate terminology from the job description without adding skills you cannot demonstrate.
Save the official application URL and any confirmation. Record the deadline and next assessment step in one tracker.
Track the original link, role, résumé version and next action in a free CSV template.
Search beyond software engineer: graduate developer, engineer trainee, QA trainee, IT support, service desk and junior data analyst are useful starting titles. Requirements vary by employer and opening.
Some openings accept different qualifications; others require specific degrees or subjects. Read the current job description and programme eligibility rather than assuming a universal rule.
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