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Wipro to hire up to 12,000 freshers in FY26
Infosys also plans to hire more than 20,000 freshers in FY26

Wipro to hire up to 12,000 freshers in FY26

Jan 18, 2025
06:38 pm

What's the story

Wipro, one of the top IT companies in India, has announced plans to hire 10,000-12,000 freshers in the fiscal year 2025-26. The firm's Chief Human Resources Officer Saurabh Govil revealed the strategy during a press conference, after the release of Wipro's Q3 FY25 earnings report. The announcement comes amid subdued hiring and massive layoffs in the IT sector.

Current stats

Hiring strategy for FY25

For the ongoing fiscal year, Wipro had aimed to hire around 10,000 freshers. The company has already onboarded some 7,000 in the October-December (Q3) quarter and expects another 2,500-3,000 to join in the final quarter of FY25. Govil stressed a cautious but consistent approach to hiring during his press conference.

Model revision

Reassessment of hiring models

Amid declining attrition rates, Wipro is rethinking its hiring models to improve employee utilization and increase margins. When asked about the company's move to withdraw offers for 2022 graduates, it cited a time gap between offering jobs and onboarding. To maintain quality, Wipro has brought reassessment processes and provided skilling opportunities for candidates to remain industry-ready.

Recruitment revamp

Wipro incorporates AI in fresher-level hiring

Wipro has also announced the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into its fresher-level hiring, marking a major shift in its recruitment strategy. The move comes in line with similar announcements from other major IT firms in India. Infosys plans to hire more than 20,000 freshers in FY26, while Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has also pledged to onboard more graduates in the upcoming fiscal year.