When a fresh graduate receives an offer from a major IT company, it is often seen as a life-changing milestone. For many young professionals, securing a job with a reputed organisation like Wipro represents years of hard work, sleepless nights preparing for exams, and the hope of financial stability. But for more than 250 such graduates across India, this milestone turned into an unexpectedly long period of uncertainty and frustration — a limbo of months during which their dream job remained tantalisingly close but never truly within reach.
The issue began with what appeared to be a normal campus or off-campus recruitment cycle. Wipro, one of India’s leading information technology companies, conducted interviews, selected candidates, and issued formal Letters of Intent to hundreds of engineering graduates in May 2025. These letters confirmed not only their selection but also outlined roles, compensation structures, and details of the onboarding process. In many cases, candidates were also given confirmed joining dates and work locations and asked to complete standard documentation and background verification formalities.
For young graduates, these assurances provided a reason to celebrate and a sense of security. Many of them declined other job offers or refrained from exploring further opportunities, trusting that their future with Wipro was secure. Some candidates were bound by campus placement policies that prevented them from accepting alternative employment once they had accepted an offer. Families celebrated, ambitions soared, and entire plans for the future were built around this promise of employment.
But as weeks turned into months, and months stretched further into nearly eight months of waiting, the excitement faded and was replaced by anxiety and confusion. Despite having completed all the necessary steps and procedural checks — including educational documentation and background verification — the candidates received no formal onboarding date. Instead of joining the workforce, they found themselves in a prolonged waiting period, unsure whether they would ever begin their careers with the company that had chosen them.
Repeated attempts at seeking clarity were met with silence or vague automated replies. Some candidates were told that their joining could be delayed due to business requirements or that they might be considered in future onboarding batches. Yet, no firm commitments were made, no written confirmations were provided, and no clear explanations were offered. In the meantime, Wipro continued to onboard other candidates, creating a confusing and uneven situation where some selected graduates were brought in while others were left in indefinite uncertainty.
As the weeks passed, the distress among the affected graduates grew. Many faced mounting financial pressure as they remained unemployed long after they expected to start earning. The long period of inactivity took a toll not only on their professional confidence but also on their mental well-being. For families who had pinned their hopes on stable income and career progression, the strain was palpable. What was meant to be a stepping stone into the professional world became a prolonged standstill that disrupted lives and plans.
This ongoing situation prompted the Nascent Information Technology Employees Senate (NITES), an IT and ITES employee body, to step in. Representing the interests of workers and future workers across the nation, NITES decided to formally raise the issue with the Union Ministry of Labour and Employment. The organisation viewed the matter not as an isolated administrative delay but as a systemic issue involving unfair recruitment practices and a significant lack of transparency.
In its complaint, NITES highlighted several critical points. The first was that the graduates had been selected and given official communication confirming both their roles and joining details. They had complied with all documentation and verification requirements, and the company’s internal systems showed their background checks as complete. Yet, despite fulfilling every condition, they were not brought onboard as promised.
Secondly, the union emphasised the absence of written explanations or formal communication from the company regarding the delays. No revised timelines or definitive decisions were conveyed, leaving candidates in a state of confusion and professional limbo. Repeated follow-ups by email, phone and official representations yielded only automated responses or vague assurances. There was no clarity on whether the offer had been rescheduled, postponed indefinitely, or rescinded entirely.
Thirdly, NITES raised concerns about the impact on the lives of young professionals. Many graduates were unable to secure alternative jobs because they had relied on the initial Wipro offer or were subject to placement restrictions that barred them from accepting other offers after committing to Wipro. In some cases, students had even declined confirmed positions elsewhere based on the company’s assurances. As a result, these individuals were left not only unemployed but also professionally stranded — denied opportunities they might otherwise have embraced.
The union argued that this extended period of waiting without definite outcomes amounted to an unfair employment practice and a deficiency of service, particularly given Wipro’s stature as a global IT leader. NITES pointed out that the absence of clear written communication, revised joining dates, or formal rejections violated principles of fairness and natural justice. Without such clarity, these graduates were left unable to plan their careers or explore other vital opportunities.
Given the pan-India nature of the complaints — with affected candidates spread across different states — the union insisted that the problem was not isolated to a single region or incident. Rather, it reflected a broader pattern of recruitment irregularities that could have long-term implications on youth employment in the IT sector. The matter was thus elevated to the labour ministry with requests for urgent government intervention.
At the core of the complaint was a call for accountability. NITES urged authorities to seek explanations from Wipro for the prolonged delays, to require the company to issue clear written decisions to affected candidates, and to either commit to specific onboarding timelines or provide definitive closure so that graduates could move forward with their careers.
The situation is set against a backdrop where many IT firms in India have been adjusting their hiring strategies. Some companies have scaled back fresher recruitment targets in response to market conditions or shifts in technology demand, particularly as specialised roles in artificial intelligence, cloud computing and advanced services gain prominence. But for the candidates affected in this case, such strategic decisions offer little consolation when the communication and execution of those decisions leave them in limbo for months.
The backlash against Wipro also raises broader questions about corporate responsibility and ethical recruitment practices. Job offers are not just contractual documents; they represent trust, expectations, and life plans for young professionals who often have limited work experience beyond academic credentials. When companies delay onboarding without adequate communication or clear policy frameworks, they assume a responsibility that extends beyond corporate strategy — they influence the futures of individuals and families who depend on those opportunities.
For the graduates caught in this situation, the hope now lies in governmental review and potential resolution. With the labour ministry’s intervention, there is scope for clearer communication from the company, formal decisions on pending offers, and possibly mechanisms to protect the interests of future recruits.
This case also sends a message to other employers, especially in sectors with high graduate intake, about the importance of transparency and accountability in recruitment processes. Amid evolving economic conditions and changing technology landscapes, companies must balance business adjustments with respect for the promises made to aspiring employees.
In the end, the worry and uncertainty faced by these young graduates reflect a lesson for both industry and policymakers: that the dreams and careers of fresh talent deserve not just opportunities but accountability, clarity and dignity in how those opportunities are fulfilled. The resolution of this controversy could set a precedent for how India’s workforce is engaged and respected as it transitions from academic life into professional careers. It highlights that in the world of employment, promises made should be promises kept, or at least explained with honesty and fairness.
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