IT major Infosys has laid off over 300 freshers who could not clear internal assessments. The youngsters couldn't clear the test even after three attempts at the foundational training at its Mysuru campus, according to sources.
Meanwhile, IT employee union Nascent Information Technology Employees Senate (NITES) said the number of Infosys employees affected by the move was much higher and threatened to lodge an official complaint with the Ministry of Labour and Employment, seeking urgent intervention and strict action against the company.
In response to an email query, the Bengaluru-headquartered IT services company said, "At Infosys, we have a rigorous hiring process where all freshers, after undergoing extensive foundational training at our Mysuru campus, are expected to clear internal assessments."
All freshers get three attempts to clear the assessment, failing which they will not be able to continue with the organisation, the company said, asserting that this clause "is also mentioned in their contract".
"This process has been in existence for over two decades and ensures a high quality of talent availability for our clients," Infosys said.
According to NITES, the affected freshers had been onboarded just a few months ago in October 2024.
"These employees had already endured a two-year-long wait after receiving their offer letters, and their onboarding was only made possible after continuous efforts by NITES and the affected candidates," it told news agency PTI.
NITES alleged that the employees were summoned to meeting rooms at its Mysuru campus, and asked to sign "mutual separation" letters -- a claim that could not be independently verified.
"Given the gravity of the situation, NITES is filing an official complaint with the Ministry of Labour & Employment, demanding immediate intervention, strict action against Infosys," NITES said.
