Directi Fresher Recruitment: Eligibility, Stages, and CTC

Directi’s fresher recruitment runs four stages, and the first filter is an adaptive computer test, not a standard aptitude paper.

That distinction matters when you prepare. A fixed-format aptitude test rewards pattern practice; an adaptive test tracks your ceiling in real time and adjusts difficulty to it. Understanding what each stage tests, before the drive begins, changes how you allocate preparation time.

This article covers the recruitment process from eligibility through offer: who qualifies, what the four pipeline stages involve, how to apply through campus and off-campus routes, and the CTC range for fresher roles at Directi. For a round-by-round breakdown of the interview itself, including sample technical questions, prep checklists, and what interviewers actually test, see the Directi interview questions and rounds guide.

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Who Can Apply

Directi is selective on academic credentials at the eligibility stage. The full criteria set:

Criterion	Requirement
Degree	B.E./B.Tech (full-time only)
Eligible branches	CSE, IT, ECE, EEE, and related engineering disciplines
10th grade	60% or above
12th grade	60% or above
CGPA	Minimum 6.0 out of 10 (or equivalent percentage)
Active backlogs	Zero at time of application
Course type	Full-time only; distance or correspondence programmes are not eligible

The branch eligibility is broad relative to most product companies. A student from ECE or EEE can apply provided their programming skills clear the bar the coding round sets in Stage 2. Directi does not run separate non-technical hiring tracks for freshers; every candidate goes through the same algorithmic filter.

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Directi’s Four-Stage Selection Pipeline

Directi’s campus and off-campus selection follows the same four-stage sequence. The overview below maps each stage; the sub-sections explain what is tested and what to expect.

Stage	Name	Format
1	Aspiring Minds Computer Adaptive Test	Online, proctored
2	Algorithmic Coding Round	Online or in-person, timed
3	System Design and Technical Interview	Video or in-person
4	Culture-Fit Round	Video or in-person

Stage 1: Aspiring Minds Computer Adaptive Test

The first stage uses an Aspiring Minds Computer Adaptive Test (CAT). Unlike fixed-difficulty aptitude papers, the adaptive format adjusts question difficulty based on your running performance: answer a hard question correctly and the next steps up in difficulty; miss an easier one and the test recalibrates downward to re-anchor your level.

The test covers four areas:

• Quantitative aptitude (arithmetic, number theory, algebra, data interpretation)
• Logical reasoning (series, arrangements, syllogisms, analytical puzzles)
• Verbal ability (reading comprehension, grammar, vocabulary)
• Computer science fundamentals (data structures, algorithms, operating systems basics)

Candidates typically complete this stage within 60 to 90 minutes. Scores are percentile-based and compared within the drive batch, so the absolute number of correct answers matters less than where you rank against other candidates in the same drive.

Stage 2: Algorithmic Coding Round

Candidates who clear Stage 1 move to the coding round. This is the stage with the steepest difficulty in Directi’s process.

The round presents two to three programming problems at a difficulty level comparable to competitive programming rather than standard campus aptitude questions. Directi co-founded CodeChef, and the internal bar on algorithmic thinking reflects that background.

Topics that appear in this round:

• Dynamic programming (knapsack variants, longest common subsequence, matrix chain problems)
• Graph algorithms (BFS, DFS, shortest paths, cycle detection)
• Tree operations and binary search variants
• String algorithms and pattern matching
• Greedy approaches and sorting-based solutions

For detailed preparation strategy and sample problems at the right difficulty level, the Directi interview questions and rounds guide covers the coding round, both technical interview rounds, and the HR-cum-technical final in full.

Stage 3: System Design and Technical Interview

Stage 3 is a video or in-person interview, typically 45 to 90 minutes. The focus shifts from algorithmic problem-solving to design thinking and CS fundamentals.

This round covers:

• System design: how you would design a URL shortener, a notification system, or a rate limiter
• Computer networks: DNS resolution, TCP/IP, routing protocols
• Operating systems: scheduling, memory management, concurrency
• Database design: schema normalisation, query optimisation, indexing
• Your CV projects and stated technologies, in depth

This stage sets Directi apart from most Indian campus recruiters. Service-tier companies rarely ask system design questions of freshers; Directi does, because their products across domain registries, ad tech, and fintech require engineers who can reason about architecture from the first month. Students who have gone through D.E. Shaw’s placement process will find a similar pattern: both companies treat the fresher interview as a compact engineering conversation rather than a knowledge recall exercise.

Stage 4: Culture-Fit Round

The final stage is a 30 to 45 minute conversation with a senior hiring team member. The format is conversational, but interviewers carry technical content into this round as well.

This round covers:

• Your interest in Directi’s product areas (Radix, Media.net, Zeta, or CodeChef)
• How you approach technical disagreement within a team
• Communication style and working preferences
• Lateral-thinking puzzles or questions about trending technology

Treating this as a lighter version of Stage 3 is the right frame. Candidates who arrive without knowing which Directi product they are most interested in, and why, often underperform here relative to their Stage 2 and 3 scores.

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How to Apply: Campus and Off-Campus

Campus Route

For students at colleges where Directi recruits on campus, the process begins with your placement cell. Directi contacts institutions directly to schedule drives; you register interest through your college’s placement portal, and the placement office coordinates from there.

Steps on your end:

• Register on your college’s placement portal before the drive window opens
• Confirm eligibility with your placement officer (CGPA verification, backlog check)
• Attend the pre-placement talk if Directi conducts one; it typically outlines the hiring business unit
• Keep your resume consistent with what you can discuss in depth in Stage 3

Campus drives are most frequent near Directi’s office locations in Bangalore, Mumbai, and Hyderabad.

Off-Campus Route

Off-campus candidates apply directly through the Directi Group website. The off-campus process follows the same four stages, scheduled by Directi’s recruitment team rather than a placement cell.

Steps for off-campus candidates:

• Visit the careers section on directi.com and filter for fresher or entry-level engineering roles
• Submit your resume; include a link to your GitHub profile or personal projects if available
• If selected for screening, you receive a test link for the Aspiring Minds CAT by email
• All subsequent rounds are scheduled by email; respond within 48 hours to hold your slot

Documents to Keep Ready

Document	When Needed
Government-issued photo ID (Aadhaar, PAN, or Passport)	On-site rounds
Academic mark sheets (10th, 12th, all completed semesters)	Background verification, post-offer
Updated resume (one page strongly preferred)	All stages
Passport-size photographs	On-site registration

Expected Timeline

Campus drives typically resolve within two to four weeks from the test date to offer letter. Off-campus cycles can run slightly longer (two to six weeks) depending on batch size. If you have not heard back within three weeks of a campus test, contact your placement cell for a status update rather than waiting indefinitely.

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Fresher Roles and CTC at Directi

Directi hires freshers primarily into software engineering roles. The table below reflects reported fresher CTC bands from Glassdoor salary data.

Role	Fresher CTC Range
Software Engineer	₹6 LPA to ₹15 LPA
Quality Assurance Engineer	₹5 LPA to ₹9 LPA
Data Science or ML Engineer	₹8 LPA to ₹15 LPA

The range within the Software Engineer band is wide because Directi operates multiple subsidiaries (Media.net in ad tech, Zeta in fintech, Radix in domain registries, and CodeChef in developer tools). Each division has different hiring profiles, and the offer reflects both the division and the candidate’s performance across all four stages. Additional benefits reported alongside base CTC include health insurance, flexible work arrangements, and employee stock options at some divisions; confirm the current package structure during the offer stage.

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