HCL TechBee is HCLTech’s early-career programme for students who have passed Class 12. It is run by HCL Training & Staffing Services (HCL TSS). Registration is rolling, with no fixed dates, and is open to Class 12 pass-outs of 2025 and 2026. Selection is through the online HCL CAT, an HR interview and the Versant English test.
HCL TechBee 2026
This page covers who can apply, the selection steps, the programme fee, stipend and salary, and the degree option during the job, based on the official TechBee pages.
| Full name | TechBee - HCL's Early Career Program |
|---|---|
| Conducted by | HCL Training & Staffing Services (HCL TSS), a subsidiary of HCLTech |
| Exam level | National; company selection test (HCL CAT) |
| Courses / Purpose | 12-month training for entry-level IT Services and Business Process Operations jobs at HCLTech |
| Exam date | No fixed date; the HCL CAT schedule is emailed after registration |
| Application | Online, rolling, on the TechBee registration portal; no last date published |
| Application fee | No fee for HCL CAT; programme fee INR 1.80 lakh (IT Services), INR 0.81 lakh (BPO) after selection |
| Eligibility | Class 12 passed in 2025 or 2026 with board-wise minimum marks (60% to 75%); Maths 60% for IT roles |
| Mode | Online HCL CAT in English, then HR interview and Versant English test |
| Official website | hcltechbee.com |
When is the HCL TechBee 2026 registration and test?
TechBee has no fixed calendar: registration stays open on a rolling basis, and HCL emails each registered candidate the dates and steps to schedule the online HCL CAT.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online registration | To be announced |
| HCL CAT | To be announced |
The current intake is for students who passed Class 12 in 2025 or 2026. The official page has not yet said when students finishing Class 12 in 2027 can apply.
How to Apply for HCL TechBee 2026
You apply online on the TechBee registration portal. There is no fee to register or to take the HCL CAT; the programme fee is charged only if you are selected and join.
Apply Online for HCL TechBee 2026
Applications for HCL TechBee 2026 open on To be announced.
- Open the TechBee registration portal and choose Register.
- Enter your name, email address and mobile number, and validate your email address.
- Log in with your registered mobile number or email ID and password. The portal also offers login with an OTP.
- Fill in the application form with your personal, family, address and Class 12 details, upload your photo and documents, accept the declaration and submit.
- Check your registered email for the HCL CAT schedule and instructions.
If you forget your password, use the portal’s Forgot Password option: an OTP is sent to your registered email ID and mobile number to set a new one.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Registration and HCL CAT | No fee |
| Programme fee: IT Services | INR 1.80 lakh |
| Programme fee: Business Process Operations | INR 0.81 lakh |
Fees are as listed on the official job programme page. The official higher-education page lists education-loan partners (SBI, Northern Arc and Auxilo Finserv) with their interest rates and repayment terms.
Who can apply for HCL TechBee 2026?
You can apply if you are an Indian resident who passed the Class 12 board exam in 2025 or 2026 with at least the minimum marks set for your board.
| Board | Minimum Class 12 marks |
|---|---|
| Andhra Pradesh, NIOS, Tamil Nadu, Telangana | 75% |
| CBSE, ISC, Odisha, Karnataka | 70% |
| Assam, Goa, Gujarat, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Punjab | 65% |
| Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Jammu and Kashmir, Maharashtra, Mizoram, Rajasthan, Tripura, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, West Bengal, Jharkhand | 60% |
| International Baccalaureate (IB) | Aggregate 28, with at least 4 in every course |
- For IT roles, Mathematics or Business Mathematics in Class 12 is compulsory, with at least 60% marks. The official page applies this rule to IT roles only.
- If you have two Class 12 mark sheets (original and improvement), the latest marks in all subjects are used to calculate your percentage.
- Minimum marks are from the official TechBee job programme page, checked on 13 October 2026.
What is the HCL TechBee selection process?
Selection has four steps, and you need to clear each one to get an offer.
| Step | What it involves |
|---|---|
| 1. Registration | Online application on the TechBee portal |
| 2. HCL CAT | Online aptitude test in English: quantitative reasoning (mathematics), logical reasoning and English |
| 3. HR interview and essay grading | Face-to-face interaction with the HCLTech selection committee |
| 4. Versant | Language test, including spoken English |
HCL has not published the number of questions, marks or duration of the HCL CAT. Candidates with 80 percentile or more in JEE Main 2025 or 2026 are exempt from the HCL CAT for IT roles and go straight to Versant and the interview; they must still meet the board minimum and score 60 in Maths.
What happens after selection: training, stipend and salary?
Selected candidates train for 12 months: 6 to 9 months in the classroom, followed by 3 to 6 months of on-the-job training on live HCLTech projects.
| Detail | IT Services | Business Process Operations |
|---|---|---|
| Job roles | Software engineering, infrastructure management, test engineering, design engineering | Digital process operations |
| Stipend during internship | Rs 10,000 per month | Rs 10,000 per month |
| Starting salary after training | INR 2.75 lakh per annum | INR 2.40 lakh per annum |
Salary figures are from the official eligibility table and FAQ. Another section of the same official page quotes INR 2.20 to 2.50 lakh per annum, and the page adds that pay will be in line with the state’s minimum wages, so confirm the figure in your offer letter.
Can you study for a degree during HCL TechBee?
Yes. After joining HCLTech as a full-time employee, you can enrol in a work-integrated UG or PG programme with an HCL partner: BITS Pilani, SASTRA University, IIT Guwahati, IIIT Kottayam, IIM Sirmaur, Amity University Online, Shiv Nadar Institution of Eminence or PES University.
UG programmes take 3 to 4 years. HCLTech reimburses part of the course fee semester by semester, after you clear the previous semester; you pay the university first.
Official HCL TechBee Links
- LINKTechBee job programme: eligibility, selection and fees (official page)Official site · hcltechbee.comOpen
- LINKTechBee higher education partners and loan options (official page)Official site · hcltechbee.comOpen
- LINKTechBee registration and login portalOfficial site · registrations.hcltechbee.comOpen