Infosys Lays Off Over 240 Trainees After Failing Internal Tests; Offers Free Upskilling Support
Bengaluru, April 19, 2025:
IT services giant Infosys has reportedly terminated the employment of over 240 trainees after they failed to clear the company’s internal assessment tests. This development, reported by The Times of India, marks the latest in a series of trainee-level exits at the company in recent months.
Repeated Assessment Failures Cited
The termination emails sent on April 18 reportedly cited consistent underperformance. According to the message shared with affected individuals, the trainees were given ample preparation time, including doubt-clearing sessions, mock assessments, and three attempts to pass the qualifying tests. Despite these measures, they did not meet the standards required in the ‘Generic Foundation Training Program’.
As per the email, “You have not met the qualifying criteria… and therefore, will not be able to continue your journey for the apprenticeship program.”
Ongoing Trend in Terminations
This move follows the earlier firing of over 40 trainees last month under similar circumstances, and the layoff of around 350 trainees from the Mysuru campus a few months ago. Many of these trainees had reportedly faced onboarding delays of over 2.5 years, making the sudden terminations even more difficult.
Infosys Offers Free Upskilling Support
In a positive gesture, Infosys is said to be offering free upskilling courses to the affected individuals. These programs will be provided in collaboration with leading education platforms NIIT and UpGrad, giving the former trainees an opportunity to enhance their skills and improve their job prospects in the competitive IT job market.
Financial Update: Q4 Profit Declines
Separately, Infosys reported its Q4 FY25 financial results last Thursday, showing an 11.7% year-on-year decline in net profit. The company posted a consolidated net profit of ₹7,033 crore for the quarter ending March 2025, compared to ₹7,969 crore in the same period last year.
The layoffs, along with the financial dip, indicate a tightening of performance standards and cost-efficiency efforts by the company amid ongoing market challenges.
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