TCS rolls out lateral hiring months after Infosys goes head-hunting for specialist programmers

India’s top software services exporter TCS has rolled out a lateral hiring programme targeting technology professionals with two to four years of experience, as it seeks to push an AI-led future for itself.

A recent mail to employees in this regard mentioned an annual package of up to ₹9 lakh, and struck a note of urgency as the company has offered a bonus of ₹50,000 for those joining within 30 days of selection.

The initiative follows a similar off-campus recruitment programme by Bengaluru-headquartered Infosys. The drive, with unprecedented salary offers, targeted graduates with one-year of experience and solid skills.