An Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) alumnus has taken to social media to share his journey from a lucrative job offer at Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) to a career in the Indian Civil Services (ICS).
Rohit Kumar Singh, a retired Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 1989 batch, Rajasthan cadre, took to social media to share a nostalgic picture of his first job offer letter from Tata Consultancy Services (TCS).The offer, dated 40 years ago, offered a salary of Rs 1,300 per month. According to Singh, his starting salary as an IAS officer in 1989 was ₹2,200 per month.
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Singh shared a post on X (formerly known as Twitter) to share his appointment letter. “A little more than 40 years ago, I got my first job at TCS Mumbai through campus recruitment at IIT BHU. With a princely salary of 1300 Rupees, the ocean view from the 11th Floor of Air India Building at Nariman Point was regal indeed!,” reads the post.
The letter outlines the terms and conditions of the job offer, including the salary package and role. However, the individual chose to pursue a career in the civil services instead.
User reactions
The post has generated significant interest and comments, with many expressing admiration for the individual’s decision to prioritise public service over financial gain. Here are some user reactions
“Sir and if you had joined, what would your current view be? Would you try to join again if given the opportunity? Just asking out of curiosity.”
“That was a good salary considering Ram Prasad Dashrat Prasad Sharma got 850rs salary at Urmila traders in 1979 film Golmal”
“1300 in FD for 40 years at 8% would be around 28k. TCS pays freshers 16k in 2024. Good you left @TCS. It’s killer of careers.”
“From 1300 rupees per month to a great civil servant…shandaar journey sir. inspiring”