Placement season 2026–27
L&T eligibility criteria and fresher salary
Larsen & Toubro hires engineering graduates from core branches as Graduate Engineer Trainees (GET), through a written test and technical and HR interviews.
Who can apply
| Role | 10th | 12th / diploma | Degree | Backlogs | Gap years | Branches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graduate Engineer Trainee | 60% | 60% | 65% | None active | Not stated | Civil, Mechanical / Automobile, Electrical / EEE, Electronics and Communication |
Source: Unstop / FACE Prep — they differ: 60–65% degree (Unofficial: placement sites, 2026). Rules can change between drives; confirm on L&T’s own notice before you apply.
What L&T pays freshers
| Role | CTC per year | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Graduate Engineer Trainee | ₹6.2 LPA | AmbitionBox salaries via upGrad, 2026 (crowd-sourced) (2026) |
CTC is not in-hand pay. In-hand salary is usually well below CTC ÷ 12.
What the L&T test checks
Graduate Engineer Trainee: Quantitative aptitude, Logical reasoning, Verbal ability, Core subject, plus the technical interview.
Meeting the marks rule only gets you into the exam hall. The aptitude round is where most candidates are cut, and the higher-paid tracks need you to solve coding problems in time.
Common questions
What percentage is needed for L&T?
Graduate Engineer Trainee: 60% in 10th, 60% in 12th and 65% in your degree (unofficial: placement sites).
Are backlogs allowed in L&T?
L&T asks for no active backlogs in its fresher programmes.
What is the L&T fresher salary?
Graduate Engineer Trainee: ₹6.2 LPA.
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