Infosys Issues Appointment Letters to Over 1,000 Campus Hires After NITES Intervention

Pune, 3rd September 2024: In a significant victory for young engineering graduates, Infosys has issued appointment letters to more than 1,000 campus hires after nearly two years of delays. The announcement was made by Harpreet Singh Saluja, president of the Nascent Information Technology Employees Senate (NITES), who has been advocating for the rights of these professionals.

“I am thrilled to announce that after relentless efforts and a formal complaint by NITES, Infosys has finally issued appointment letters to more than 1,000 (still counting) campus hires today. These young engineers, who have been waiting for nearly two years, now have a confirmed joining date of October 7, 2024. This is a huge win for NITES and all the students who stood strong in the face of uncertainty and delay,” said Saluja.

However, he warned that NITES would remain vigilant. “If Infosys fails to honor this commitment and breaches the joining date, we will not hesitate to organize a protest right in front of the Infosys office. Together, we are making a difference and ensuring that the voices of young professionals are heard loud and clear,” he added.

The issue began during the 2022-23 recruitment drive when over 2,000 engineering graduates were selected for System Engineer (SE) and Digital Specialist Engineer (DSE) roles at Infosys. These graduates received offer letters as early as April 2022 but faced continuous delays in the onboarding process. NITES lodged a formal complaint with the Ministry of Labour and Employment, accusing Infosys of “ongoing exploitation and unprofessional treatment.”

In the complaint, Saluja detailed the frustrations faced by the graduates, who were subjected to unpaid pre-training programs, unexpected additional assessments, and prolonged uncertainty. “Despite fulfilling all requirements on their part, these professionals have been kept in limbo for more than two years, causing immense frustration, anxiety, and uncertainty,” the complaint stated.

Saluja also highlighted the broader implications of such practices, noting that this was not just a breach of trust by one of India’s largest IT companies but also a significant issue impacting the future of the country’s IT workforce and economy. “We are calling on the government to take immediate and strict action against Infosys to ensure that such exploitative practices are halted and that the rights of these young professionals are protected,” Saluja urged.