IIT Graduate Reveals 1984 TCS Offer Letter After Choosing Civil Services Over Corporate Job

Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) alumnus shares the journey of transition from a great job prospect in Tata Consultancy Services to the Indian Civil Services. Rohit Kumar Singh, a retired IAS officer belonging to 1984 batch, Rajasthan cadre posted a nostalgic photo of his TCS offer letter issued June 1984 on social media.

It was 40 years ago, with a monthly salary of ₹1,300. Singh added his entry in IAS came with a starting salary of ₹2,200 during the same year.

Here’s what Singh said in his post on X (formerly Twitter): “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!

” The letter mentioned all the terms and conditions of the job which described the salary and position, but Singh decided to join the civil services instead.

Well, lively interest and comments have nurtured his post-after all, many people applaud the decision taken by him in forgoing monetary benefits for public service. Here are some of the reactions of the users:

“Sir, 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 850 rs 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 a killer of careers.”

“From 1300 rupees per month to a great civil servant.shandaar journey sir. Inspiring.”