Archive · 25 Nov 2025
TCS Employees Forced to Resign Over Internal Exams
Some employees at TCS, a big tech company, are being asked to leave their jobs because they didn't pass internal exams.
These exams are said to be unfair and not clear, and many employees, even those with just two years of experience, are affected.
A group called FITE is speaking up for these employees, asking TCS to be more open about the exams and how they are graded.
They also want the government to help make sure employees are treated fairly.
Some people are even saying that the rules for hiring and firing in the IT industry should be changed to protect workers better.
TCS employees, including those with only two years of tenure, are reportedly being forced to resign due to internal exams.
The Forum For IT Employees (FITE) has criticized the opaque evaluation methods and demanded transparency in exam scores and papers.
A female employee was terminated, leaving her without income or support, highlighting the severity of the issue.
FITE has urged Maharashtra Labour Minister Akash Fundkar and the Chief Minister’s Office to address the situation.
The controversy has sparked calls for labour law reforms in India's IT sector, including standard notice periods and protections against unfair dismissals.
- Who
- TCS employees, Forum For IT Employees (FITE), Maharashtra Labour Minister Akash Fundkar
- What
- Employees being forced to resign due to internal exams with opaque evaluation methods
- When
- Ongoing, recent reports
- Where
- Maharashtra, India
- Why
- Concerns over unfair evaluation practices and lack of transparency in internal exams
- Company
- Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)
- Issue
- Forced resignations due to internal exams
- Passing Criteria
- 70-80%
- Advocacy Group
- Forum For IT Employees (FITE)
- Labour Minister
- Akash Fundkar
- Location
- Maharashtra, India
- Demands
- Transparency in exams, fair evaluation, labour law reforms