Bengaluru: Wipro, a leading Indian IT services company, has announced plans to hire between 10,000 and 12,000 freshers in the financial year 2025-26 (FY26). This announcement, made by Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) Saurabh Govil during a press conference, follows the release of the company’s Q3FY25 earnings report.
The company’s hiring outlook signals a potential recovery in the IT sector, which has faced subdued hiring and significant layoffs in recent years. For the current fiscal year, Wipro set a target to hire around 10,000 freshers, onboarding approximately 7,000 graduates in the October-December quarter and planning to add another 2,500 to 3,000 by the end of FY25.
Govil emphasized a cautious yet steady hiring strategy, focusing on optimizing employee utilization and margin growth while adapting to declining attrition rates. Addressing concerns about revoked offers for 2022 graduates, Wipro explained that the gap between offer issuance and onboarding led to reassessment and skilling initiatives to ensure candidates remained industry-ready.
AI in Recruitment and Strategic Shifts
As part of its evolving recruitment strategy, Wipro announced the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into its fresher-level hiring processes. This move reflects a broader trend in leveraging AI for talent acquisition, enhancing efficiency, and maintaining high hiring standards.
Other IT giants like Infosys and Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) have also shared their hiring plans for FY26. Infosys is set to onboard over 20,000 freshers, while TCS has committed to increasing graduate hires despite reporting a net employee decline of 5,370 in its latest quarterly report. Industry-wide, companies are striving to strike a balance between cautious hiring and strategic investments in talent amid reduced demand and tighter margins post-COVID.
APAC News Analysis
Wipro’s hiring plans underscore a potential sectoral recovery in India’s IT industry, driven by stabilizing attrition rates and a focus on cost efficiency. The introduction of AI in recruitment showcases a progressive approach to hiring, aligning with evolving industry trends. However, the broader recovery remains tentative, with companies navigating challenges like fluctuating global demand and discretionary spending.
While the announcements from Wipro, Infosys, and TCS may indicate a positive shift, they also reflect a measured optimism. Over-hiring during the pandemic era and subsequent layoffs serve as a reminder of the volatile nature of the IT sector. Companies now appear more focused on long-term talent acquisition strategies that prioritize quality, skill enhancement, and technological integration over sheer volume.
