More layoffs! Infosys asks another batch of trainees to leave after they fail internal assessment tests

Infosys has dismissed an additional 195 trainees who did not pass their internal assessment examinations. The number of trainees who have not passed the assessment test since February has now exceeded 800.

Sources familiar with the company's activities indicate that amongst the 800-plus affected trainees, approximately 250 have undertaken training through UpGrad and NIIT, whilst about 150 have signed up for outplacement assistance .

"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," said the email delivered to one trainee.

The email continued to explain that trainees would be unable to proceed with the apprenticeship programme, whilst offering support for their continued learning journey.

ET's requests for information regarding these developments received no response from Infosys.

The company hired individuals for positions as System Engineers (SE) and Digital Specialist Engineers (DSE). The recent termination procedure followed earlier patterns, providing one month's salary as ex-gratia and a relieving letter.

Additionally, Infosys offered outplacement assistance, counselling services and external training to help affected trainees prepare for opportunities in the business process management (BPM) sector.

The support included a 12-week training programme focusing on BPM industry roles, or alternatively, a 24-week course covering IT fundamentals for those pursuing an Information Technology career path.

The organisation established partnerships with educational platforms including NIIT and UpGrad, covering the expenses for complimentary upskilling programmes available to trainees who departed since February.