Infosys on Friday strongly refuted reports claiming that over 400 employees were laid off due to failing evaluation tests. The company clarified that the actual number of employees impacted is 337 and denied allegations of forced termination.
The company explained that all freshers undergo a rigorous hiring process, which includes extensive foundational training at its Mysuru campus. They are then required to clear internal assessments to continue with the organisation. According to Infosys, trainees are given three chances to pass these tests, failing which their contracts are not extended. “This process has been in existence for over two decades and ensures a high quality of talent availability for our clients,” the statement added.
The Nascent Information Technology Employees Senate (NITES), a labour union working for employees in the IT sector, had earlier alleged that Infosys terminated 700 campus recruits. In response, Infosys reiterated that the layoffs only affected 337 trainees, which accounts for nearly half of those onboarded in October 2024. These recruits had already faced a two-and-a-half-year delay in joining due to a macroeconomic slowdown, which led to IT companies cutting down on project spending.
Despite Infosys’ clarification, controversy still surrounds the move. Reports suggest that testing parameters and the syllabus were altered without informing the employees. The company has yet to address these concerns. Meanwhile, NITES will reportedly lodge an official complaint with the labour and corporate ministries, demanding immediate intervention in the matter.