IT services major Infosys has laid off 240 entry-level employees after they did not pass internal assessments, confirmed a Moneycontrol report after reviewing company emails sent on April 18. This followed a round of terminations in February, when the IT giant let go of more than 300 trainees under similar circumstances. Infosys is offering those affected free upskilling programs through NIIT and UpGrad, the report maintained.
The layoffs at Infosys come in the backdrop of a subdued demand environment. On Thursday, as the company announced its fiscal fourth quarter earnings report, Infosys narrowed its revenue growth guidance for FY26 in constant currency terms to 0- 3 per cent in comparison to 4.5 per cent to 5 per cent as was projected at the December quarter.
The email sent on April 18, as reviewed by Moneycontrol, read, “Further to the announcement of the results of your final assessment attempt, please be informed that you have not met the qualifying criteria in the ‘Generic foundation training program’ despite the additional preparation time, doubt-clearing sessions, several mock assessments and three attempts. As a result, you will not be able to continue your journey for the apprenticeship program.”
“As you explore opportunities outside of Infosys, we have planned professional outplacement services to help you on that journey. We also wish to offer you another career pathway, by taking an Infosys sponsored external training to prepare for potential roles in the BPM industry. On successful completion of the training, you may also apply to available opportunities in Infosys BPM Limited. However, if you wish to continue honing your IT skills, you also have an option to choose an Infosys sponsored external training program on Information Technology fundamentals to further support your IT career journey,” the email further added.
In addition, the trainees will get one month of pay, accommodation, and a travel allowance from the training centre in Mysuru to Bengaluru or their hometown.
Infosys has partnered with UpGrad for BPM training and with NIIT for IT training. Infosys has also extended this offer to trainees impacted in February, who now have the option to enroll in these upskilling courses, free of cost.
On April 17, 2025 about 730 trainees appeared for their third and final attempt for the batch that joined on October 21, 2024, people familiar with the matter told Moneycontrol. The results for the next batch of trainees, who are due to appear for their third attempt, are expected next week.
On March 26, Infosys let go of another 30-45 trainees from its Mysuru campus after they failed to pass internal assessments, the Moneycontrol report said citing sources. They were offered a similar alternative career path, including 12 weeks of training for potential roles in Infosys Business Process Management (BPM). The said trainees were recruited in the role of System Engineers (SE) and Digital Specialist Engineers (DSE).
While addressing the post Q4 earnings press conference, Infosys said that it plans to onboard 20,000 freshers this fiscal, even as it grapples with uncertainty in its major markets such as the US and Europe. It onboarded over 15,000 freshers last year.