Laid-Off Infosys Trainees Get One-Month Pay, Flight To Bengaluru, And Lodging

Infosys has reportedly offered a support package to 240 recently fired trainees, which includes one month’s salary, free external training, accommodation, and a travel allowance. According to a report by Moneycontrol , the IT giant communicated the offer via email, aiming to ease the impact of the layoffs and assist the affected trainees in their transition. 🚨Infosys lays off 240 more trainees who failed tests, offers free upskilling @chandrarsrikant & @shaw_reshab with details 👇 https://t.

co/NziQdUUqvl #Infosys #Layoffs #Job — Moneycontrol (@moneycontrolcom) April 18, 2025 Infosys, in an email to the laid-off trainees, announced it will provide free upskilling programs through partnerships with NIIT and UpGrad. Additionally, the company is offering a travel allowance to help trainees commute either to the training center in Mysuru, to Bengaluru, or back to their hometowns, aiming to support their career growth despite the job loss. ALSO SEE: Over 21,000 Employees Reportedly Facing Job Cuts As Intel Plans Massive Workforce Reduction In an email, the company stated, “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.” 🚨🆕Infosys lays off 240 more trainees who failed tests, offers free upskilling— Chandra R. Srikanth (@chandrarsrikant) April 18, 2025 Infosys has informed laid-off trainees that it will provide professional outplacement services and sponsor external training programs to support their career transitions.

Trainees can choose between a pathway into the BPM (Business Process Management) industry—where they may apply for roles at Infosys BPM Limited upon successful completion—or a program focused on IT fundamentals to continue pursuing a tech career. The company emphasized its commitment to helping affected individuals explore new opportunities both within and outside Infosys. For the unversed, Infosys has laid off 240 entry-level employees who did not clear internal assessments, as revealed in company emails sent on April 18, according to Moneycontrol.

The move comes amid a challenging demand environment, with the company forecasting minimal revenue growth of 0 to 3 percent for the current fiscal year. Despite the layoffs, Infosys CFO Jayesh Sanghrajka announced plans to hire over 20,000 freshers in FY26, signaling a continued focus on long-term talent development..