Amazon Hiring 2026 | Diversified Entry Portfolio – Apply Online, roles with eligibility, skills, and selection process

Amazon has announced hiring for the Diversified Entry Portfolio, offering exciting opportunities across multiple roles and functions for recent graduates and early-career professionals. Eligible candidates with relevant educational backgrounds and foundational technical or business skills can apply online from January 20, 2026 to May 31, 2026. Interested applicants can check available roles, eligibility criteria, compensation, career growth paths, and detailed application instructions below.

Hiring Highlights

Eligibility Criteria

Education:
Bachelor’s in CS/Engineering/Business/Economics/Math OR Master’s in STEM/business.
Certifications/portfolio may substitute for degree in some roles.
Eligible batches: 2024–2026, GPA 6.5+ preferred, no backlogs.

Skills (Preferred):

• Programming (Java/Python/C++/JS/Go) – for tech roles
  
  

• Problem solving & algorithms
  
  

• Data analysis (SQL/Excel/Tableau/Python/R) – for analytics
  
  

• Communication & teamwork
  
  

• Business thinking (for PM/BM roles)
  
  

• AWS/cloud familiarity a plus
  
  

• Leadership & analytical skills
  
  

Experience:

• Freshers + early-career (0–1 yr) preferred
  
  

• No experience required; internships & projects add value
  
  

• Hackathons, open-source, coursework, certifications accepted as substitutes
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• AWS/Google Cloud certifications
  
  

• Open-source contributions
  
  

• Internship experience (Amazon or equivalent)
  
  

• Leadership or domain exposure (fintech/e-commerce/cloud)
  
  

• Published work or technical content a plus

Salary & Compensation

Amazon offers competitive, market-aligned compensation packages for entry-level talent. Salaries vary significantly by role, location, education level, and specific team:​

India Compensation Ranges (Annual, LPA)

Selection Process

Amazon's rigorous, multi-stage hiring process is built on their famous Bar Raiser model, ensuring every hire "raises the bar" at Amazon. The process evaluates candidates against Amazon's 16 Leadership Principles while assessing technical and functional fit. The complete process typically takes 6-10 weeks from application to offer:​

Stage 1: Online Application Screening (Week 1)
Resume + profile screening (AI + recruiter review). Tailored resume improves chances.

Stage 2: Recruiter Call (Week 2–3)
Brief call on background, interest, role fit, eligibility, and availability. No tech questions.

Stage 3: Assessments (Week 3–4)
Role-based tests:

• SDE: Coding + (optional) system design
  
  

• PM/BA: Case, writing, data/logic tests
  
  

• AWS Support: Troubleshooting + AWS knowledge
  
  

Stage 4: Phone Interview(s) (Week 4–5)
1–2 rounds covering:

• Coding/problem-solving (tech roles)
  
  

• Business case analysis (PM/BA roles)
  
  

• Behavioral based on Leadership Principles
  
  

Stage 5: Interview Loop (Week 5–6)
4–6 rounds:

• Behavioral/LP interviews
  
  

• Technical/Functional round
  
  

• Hiring Manager round
  
  

• Bar Raiser round (key differentiator)
  
  

Stage 6: Hiring Committee Review (Week 6–7)
Interviewers debrief, compare feedback, and decide hire/no-hire.

Stage 7: Offer & Negotiation (Week 7–8)
Compensation discussion + stock/bonus + background checks + onboarding paperwork.

Application Fee

No application fee is charged for Amazon's recruitment process. All Amazon hiring for entry-level positions is completely free for candidates. You may apply for multiple roles simultaneously through the careers portal, and having concurrent applications does not negatively impact your candidacy.

Important Dates

Note: Dates are approximate and may vary based on role, location, and hiring volume. On-campus drives at select universities may have different timelines.

How To Apply

Follow these step-by-step instructions to submit your application for Amazon's Diversified Entry Portfolio:

Step 1: Visit Amazon Careers
Go to amazon.jobs → browse entry-level roles → filter by job category, location, and team.

Step 2: Create/Sign In to Profile
Fill basic details (name, email, location, eligibility, start date).

Step 3: Review Job Description & Prepare Materials
Read role requirements → tailor resume → optional cover letter → attach GitHub/portfolio (for tech roles).

Step 4: Submit Online Application
Fill education, skills, experience & authorization details → upload resume and documents → submit.

Step 5: Track Status
Monitor updates via email + dashboard. Recruiter response typically within 2–4 weeks if shortlisted.

Step 6: Prep for Interviews
Technical roles → coding + system design + AWS basics
Business roles → cases + analytics + leadership principles
All roles → prepare STAR stories for behavioral questions.

Important Links

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: What is the Diversified Entry Portfolio?
A hiring program for freshers & early-career talent across 10+ roles (SDE-1, PM, BA, AWS Cloud Support, Finance, Ops, Solutions Architect, etc.). Includes structured onboarding, mentorship & career growth.

Q2: Who can apply?
Recent grads (2024–2026), freshers (0–1 yr exp), Bachelor’s/Master’s/PhD in CS/Engineering/Business/Economics/Math or related fields. No prior work experience required; internships & projects are helpful but optional.

Q3: What is the selection process?
7 stages: Resume Screening → Recruiter Call → Assessments → Phone Screens → Interview Loop → Hiring Committee → Offer.
Focus throughout on Leadership Principles. Timeline: ~6–10 weeks.

Q4: Is work experience required?
No. Freshers are eligible. Extra advantage if you have internships, projects, hackathons, open-source or certifications, but none are mandatory.

Q5: What salary can I expect?
Varies by role & location:
• India: ~₹14–37 LPA
• USA: ~$100K–$265K+
Includes base + bonus + RSUs + benefits.