EY Hiring Process for Freshers in India: Stages, Tips, Scams

Last updated: 12 October 2026 · By the Asuraa Team

Quick answer: EY India asks candidates to apply online through the official EY Careers site. If your application meets the requirements, EY invites you to interview, which can be in person, by phone or on video. EY may also ask for a written assessment, online or at a test centre, depending on the service line and role. Successful candidates get a formal written offer. EY says its recruiting never asks candidates for payment.

Key takeaways

• Apply only through the official EY Careers site; EY says all legitimate postings require an application made directly on that site.
• EY India's published process is: online application, screening, interviews (in person, phone or video), a possible written assessment, then a written offer.
• Assessment format depends on the country, service line and role, so a tax fresher and a technology fresher may see very different tests.
• Freshers in India often join EY Global Delivery Services (GDS) teams such as Assurance, Consulting, Tax, Strategy and Transactions or Enablement Services.
• EY states its recruiting never asks candidates for payments or highly confidential financial information, so any fee request is a red flag.

Who EY hires as freshers in India

EY (Ernst & Young) hires freshers in India through its member firms and through EY Global Delivery Services (GDS), which supports EY teams worldwide. EY's GDS careers page lists five main teams: GDS Assurance, GDS Consulting, GDS Enablement Services, GDS Strategy and Transactions, and GDS Tax. It also mentions work across finance, business development, technology, talent, procurement and risk management.

In practice, this means fresher roles at EY usually fall into a few broad groups:

Exact job titles, eligibility and cities change by opening, so read each posting carefully. EY also runs student programmes and entry-level roles through a separate students and early-careers job board linked from its careers pages.

How to apply to EY as a fresher

EY's guidance on its recruitment fraud page is clear: all legitimate job postings need an application made directly on the official EY Careers website. Here is how a typical application goes:

1. Open the EY India careers section on ey.com and go to the students or entry-level job board, or search by keyword and city.
2. Create a candidate profile. EY India says the profile and application take about 30 minutes, and you can save and come back later.
3. Submit a separate application for each role or location you want. EY says each one needs its own form.
4. Watch your email (including spam) for updates and assessment links.

If you are in college, also check with your placement cell. Many large employers, EY included, hire through campus drives, but the process and timing vary by college and year.

EY hiring process stages for freshers

EY India's "How we hire" page describes the process in broad steps. Here is what each step usually looks like for a fresher:

1. Application screening. EY reviews your application first. If it meets the role's requirements, you are invited to the next stage.
2. Written assessment (may apply). EY says it may ask you to complete a written assessment, either online or at a testing centre. The format depends on the country, service line and role. For freshers, assessments typically test aptitude, reasoning, English and sometimes role-specific basics such as accounting or programming.
3. Interviews. EY says interviews can be a mix of in-person, phone and video. Expect a technical or functional round on your subject, plus an HR or behavioural round. Some roles may have more than one technical round.
4. Formal offer. If you are selected, EY makes a formal offer in writing.
5. Onboarding. After you accept, EY gives access to an onboarding portal, an induction and orientation programmes. EY GDS also runs a Bootcamp for first-time employees covering technical and behavioural skills.

The number of rounds and their order vary by role and by drive. Treat any fixed "EY pattern" you see online as one person's experience, not a rule.

How to prepare for each round

For the assessment

• Practise quantitative aptitude, logical reasoning and reading comprehension under time limits.
• Brush up on English grammar and business writing, since many roles involve client documents and emails.
• For commerce roles, revise accounting standards basics, journal entries, GST and income tax concepts.
• For technology roles, revise one programming language, SQL, data structures basics and your final-year project.

For the interviews

• EY says to be ready to talk about your background, relevant experience and your views on current market trends and sector developments. Read business news for a few weeks before your interview.
• Prepare a clear tell me about yourself answer that links your degree and projects to the role.
• Know every line on your resume. Interviewers often go deep on projects and internships.
• Prepare two or three questions about the team and the work. EY's own page says candidates can ask about the role and what EY offers.
• Practise common HR interview questions for freshers, especially teamwork, handling pressure and why EY.

If your interview is on video, test your camera, mic and internet the day before. Our video interview tips cover the basics.

Documents to keep ready

EY's hiring pages do not publish a fixed fresher document list, and it can differ by entity and role. Large firms in India typically ask selected candidates for:

• Updated resume
• 10th and 12th mark sheets and certificates
• Graduation and post-graduation mark sheets, provisional or degree certificate
• Government photo ID and address proof
• PAN card
• Passport-size photographs
• Internship or experience letters, if any

Keep scanned copies in one folder. Share them only through official EY channels, after you have received genuine communication. See our joining documents checklist for the full list most Indian employers use.

EY recruitment fraud: how to stay safe

EY publishes a recruitment fraud alert warning that fraudsters have been posing as EY employees and contacting job seekers. Key points from EY's notices:

• EY's recruiting process does not ask candidates for payments or highly confidential financial information.
• All legitimate job postings require an application directly on the official EY Careers website.
• EY's Indonesia notice also warns that EY does not use non-EY email addresses for recruitment.

Simple checks before you trust any "EY" message:

1. Search for the same job on the official EY Careers site. If you cannot find it, be cautious.
2. Check the sender's email domain. Free email accounts or look-alike domains are a warning sign.
3. Never pay for training, laptops, registration or "document verification".
4. Do not share bank details, OTPs or card numbers during hiring.

If you received an offer that looks suspicious, read how to check if an offer letter is fake and our guide to fake HR calls and email scams.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I apply to EY as a fresher in India?

Apply through the official EY Careers site, using the students and entry-level job board or a keyword search. EY says each role or location needs a separate application and the profile takes about 30 minutes.

Does EY have a written test for freshers?

EY says it may ask for a written assessment, online or at a testing centre. The format depends on the country, service line and role, so not every fresher role has the same test.

How many interview rounds does EY have for freshers?

It varies by role. EY says interviews can be in person, by phone or on video. Freshers typically face a technical or functional round and an HR round, but some roles have more.

Does EY charge any fee during hiring?

No. EY states its recruiting process does not ask candidates for payments or highly confidential financial information. Treat any fee request in EY's name as fraud.

What is EY GDS?

EY Global Delivery Services is EY's network that supports EY teams worldwide. Its main teams are Assurance, Consulting, Enablement Services, Strategy and Transactions, and Tax.