🧾 First Things First: What to Do If You’re on the TCS Layoff List

Being laid off can feel sudden, but handling it step-by-step ensures a smoother recovery. Here’s a complete guide:

✅ 1. Check Official Communication

Start by reviewing:

• Emails or portal notifications from HR

• Exit timeline, last working day, severance details

• Project release status (if on bench)

You must understand what’s confirmed in writing — not just team rumors.

✅ 2. Immediately Engage with HR

Schedule a call or email your HR Business Partner and ask:

• Details about your exit compensation and benefits

• Status of health insurance or ESOPs

• Whether you’re eligible for outplacement support or career transition services

• Any chance of redeployment or extension

TCS has said support is available — make sure you receive it.

✅ 3. Understand the Bench Policy Impact

Under TCS’s new bench policy, employees must be deployed within 35 days or face termination.
Ask HR if:

• You’re already past 35 days

• You’ll be placed under a PIP (Performance Improvement Plan)

• There are projects open for immediate redeployment

✅ 4. Review Your Severance Package Thoroughly

TCS typically provides:

• Notice period compensation

• Encashment of unused leaves

• Bonus eligibility (if applicable)

• Experience and relieving letters

Ensure you get this in writing, and request documentation like:

• Form 16

• Payslips

• PF/UAN records

• Final appraisal or skill matrix

✅ 5. Reskill Before You Exit

Even if you're exiting, TCS may allow you to complete:

• Digital skills training

• Certifications in AI, cloud, or DevOps

These can be game-changers in your job search — and you may already have access via internal portals like iON or Elevate.

✅ 6. Explore Legal Support If Needed

If you feel the termination process violated:

• Notice terms

• Compensation delays

• Non-compliance with employment law

You can contact:

• Employee unions (e.g., NITES, KITU)

• State labor boards

• A labor lawyer, especially if under IDA (Industrial Disputes Act)

✅ 7. Begin Your Job Search ASAP

Start updating your:

• Resume

• LinkedIn profile

• GitHub or portfolio

Then:

• Apply to job portals like Naukri, Hirect, InstaHyre

• Join Telegram & WhatsApp hiring groups

• Leverage alumni and ex-TCS networks

• Look for contract or short-term freelance roles to maintain cash flow

✅ 8. Secure Your Financial Base

Layoffs often come with emotional stress, but financial planning is key.
✅ Create a 3–6 month emergency budget
✅ Defer major EMIs or discretionary spending
✅ Speak with your bank if you have salary-linked loans or home EMIs

✅ 9. Prioritize Mental Well-being

TCS offers counseling and wellness resources — use them.
Also:

1. Talk to friends and family
2. Take breaks and avoid panic scrolling
3. Join online support groups with others laid off

Task	Status
Confirm last working day & severance in writing	✅
Download payslips, PF, salary letters	✅
Request recommendation / experience letter	✅
Save copies of emails and HR conversations	✅
Check access to Elevate/iON learning portals	✅

🌟 What Are Your Options Now?

Once your exit is managed, it’s time to reclaim control of your career. Here’s what you can explore right away:

🎓 Start Earning with Your Skills — Join the Isolated Study Expert Portal

If you're an:

• Engineer or developer

• Technical trainer or mentor

• Cybersecurity, QA, or DevOps expert

• Subject matter expert in math, CS, or core domains

You don’t have to wait for interviews. You can start freelancing or consulting by registering on:

👉 🔹 Isolated Study Expert Portal

What You Get:

• A personal expert profile

• Direct contact with students & businesses

• 100% control over your pricing & schedule

• No platform fees or commissions

• A safe way to earn income during transition

Whether you want to tutor, consult, or share project experience — this platform helps you stay active, visible, and valued in your field.

📈 In-Demand Skills in 2026 (Post-Layoff Recovery Path)

Recruiters and companies are hiring candidates with:

• AI/ML & GenAI development

• Cloud (AWS/GCP/Azure)

• Full-stack with DevSecOps

• Test Automation & RPA

• Cybersecurity and IAM

• Prompt Engineering for LLMs

If you reskill in just 30–45 days, you can re-enter with higher value.

🧠 Final Thoughts – You’re Not Done Yet

Being laid off isn’t the end — it’s a redirection.

✅ You now know how to exit professionally
✅ You have free tools to earn independently
✅ You have clarity on what to learn next

Don’t just bounce back. Bounce forward.

❓FAQ: Can I Join TCS Again After Being Laid Off?

🔹 Can I rejoin TCS after being laid off in 2025?

Yes, but with conditions. As of now, TCS does not have a public mass rehire plan for those laid off in the 2025–2026 restructuring. However, rehiring may be possible if:

• You’ve reskilled in in-demand technologies (e.g., AI, Cloud, GenAI, DevOps)

• Your previous exit was smooth and compliant

• Your skills align with open roles

TCS may consider re-applications via lateral hiring or through partner hiring agencies.

🔹 What is TCS’s rehire policy?

TCS’s rehire policy typically applies to employees who:

• Resigned voluntarily in the past

• Maintained a positive exit status

• Did not violate company policies or legal clauses

Rejoining after a layoff is treated on a case-by-case basis, especially if the layoff was due to role redundancy and not misconduct.

🔹 How soon can I reapply to TCS after termination?

There’s no official waiting period, but it’s ideal to wait at least 6–12 months and:

• Gain new certifications or experience

• Apply to relevant roles that match your upgraded profile

• Check internal referrals or third-party hiring vendors associated with TCS

🔹 Does TCS blacklist employees after layoff?

No, being laid off does not mean you are blacklisted.
You can reapply if you:

• Left with a clean HR record

• Have no pending disciplinary or legal issues

• Are eligible under their rehire guidelines

🔹 What roles will TCS be hiring for in 2026?

TCS will likely continue hiring in:

• AI & GenAI engineering

• Cloud and DevSecOps

• Cybersecurity and automation

• Digital transformation and agile delivery

If your skill set matches these areas, you increase your chances of being rehired.