Overview
- The reward scheme launched on June 7, 2025 and applies retrospectively to interviews conducted since January 1.
- Eligible technical staff earn Rs 700 per valid interview through a 700-point system.
- Only project managers, track leads, and architects at job levels JL5 and JL6 qualify, while HR, talent acquisition staff, contractors, and senior leaders are excluded.
- The move reflects a broader industry shift toward lateral hiring as global demand slows and skill shortages intensify in AI, DevOps, and digital transformation.
- Infosys joins peers such as Honeywell, Accenture, and Sonata Software in offering interview incentives and has partnered with NIIT and UpGrad to upskill trainees.