Employment: TCS Makes 25,000 Campus Offers; On Track to Hire Around 40,000 Freshers Annually: Report

TCS Makes 25,000 Campus Offers; On Track to Hire Around 40,000 Freshers Annually: Report
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) reported a decline in its workforce in FY26, even as it reaffirmed its commitment to large-scale hiring and future-ready capabilities. The company’s headcount fell by 23,460 employees during the fiscal year to 5,84,519, although it registered a sequential increase of 2,356 employees in the March quarter, according to a Times of India report dated April 13, 2026.

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Hiring Momentum Continues with Focus on Freshers

Chief Human Resources Officer Sudeep Kunnumal reportedly clarified that the drop in headcount was not solely due to last year’s restructuring exercise. He reportedly added that the company has already made 25,000 campus offers and remains on track to hire around 40,000 freshers annually.

“Last year, we onboarded 44,000 trainees. We have already made 25,000 campus offers in India and will continue to be among the largest recruiters across universities and the market,” he told TOI.

Kunnumal reportedly said hiring will remain aligned with business demand, alongside continued investments in capability building, with learning intensity rising 25 percent year-on-year. “At the same time, we are hiring externally for niche, future-ready skills in areas such as AI, advisory and consulting,” he added, according to the report.

Kunnumal further noted that the restructuring exercise has been completed and accounted for a much smaller portion of the workforce reduction—well below the initially announced 2 percent. The decline was also attributed to efficiency gains, productivity improvements, and selective role replacements amid voluntary attrition.