Satya
Satya
Satya
To
Satyajit Patra
Purushottam institute of engg
&tech
mandiakudar
odisha
Congratulations! We are pleased to make you an offer to be part of building a memorable company at
Mindtree. Welcome to Mindtree family.
We are confident that you will build a long and mutually rewarding career with us. It is individuals like
you who build a world-class company.
The joining date and location will be communicated to you at a later date.
On joining, you will be part of our Campus Minds Learning Program (CMLP) which helps you to
transition to the corporate world. The details of the program are provided in the subsequent sections of this
letter.
The location of CMLP and work are based on business requirements. If it is a residential program, the
accommodation will be provided by Mindtree.
Please go through the Annexure to Offer of Employment for the offer details.
Your employment will be governed by the rules, regulations and policies of Mindtree. Please note that
this offer of employment is valid only if you obtain the following:
Completion of degree that you are currently pursuing, without any backlogs (subjects where you
have not obtained the passing marks) at the time of joining.
(Total of marks obtained in all the subjects from the first to last semester)
Aggregate = ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
(Total of maximum marks in all the subjects from first to last semester)
Please send your confirmation as a token of acceptance of the offer by replying to campus@mindtree.com
within 15 days from the date of receipt of this mail.
Thank you.
Shivakumar G.V
Head - Campus Talent Acquisition
Mindtree Limited
Acceptance
I, Waquas Ashraf, agree to accept the employment on the terms and conditions mentioned in this Offer of
Employment and the annexure.
Your Signature
All employees of Mindtree are referred to as Mindtree Minds. Mindtree Minds who join us from
campuses are referred to as Campus Minds of the particular batch of joining.
This letter contains broad terms and conditions of service governing this appointment which are subject to
change from time to time. Your employment will be governed by the rules, regulations and policies of Mindtree
at any point.
On joining, you will be part of our Campus Minds Learning Program (CMLP) which helps you to
transition to the corporate world. The CMLP will consist of classroom and on-the-job Learning, in
technical and behavioral streams.
A regular program of CMLP is for three (3) months. However, the duration will be shortened or
extended based on the business requirements and individual' s readiness for working on projects.
The CMLP is intensive & fast paced, requiring your focus and hard work, to learn effectively and clear
the assessments. We encourage you to ensure your 100% availability and undivided attention.
You will be continuously assessed during and at the end of CMLP. The assessments could be of different formats
such as written test, programming test, quiz, viva, project case study presentation etc. The assessments will
carry marks and a minimum % of marks will be prescribed as the qualifying criteria for successful completion of
CMLP. The details of the assessments and qualifying criteria will be communicated to you during CMLP and
is at the sole discretion of Mindtree.
Your continued employment with Mindtree is subject to your meeting the qualifying criteria during and at
the end of CMLP.
If you meet the qualifying criteria for successful completion of CMLP, your employment with Mindtree
stands confirmed and a written intimation shall be sent to you.
If you do not meet the qualifying criteria, you will be asked to leave the services of Mindtree.
On successful completion of the CMLP, your employment with Mindtree stands confirmed and the date of
confirmation will be intimated to you. The designation of Engineer and the competency of C1 will
continue.
Please note that the date of confirmation is reckoned as the start date of service for all practical
purposes, including statutory requirements. Date of confirmation is the start date used for provident fund, gratuity,
tenure calculation for performance management cycle, increments, progression, retention bonus payout,
vacation or leaves as per general policy, loans & other benefits etc.
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All confirmation will be aligned to 1 day of the succeeding month of successful completion of CMLP.
For e.g. if you successfully complete CMLP in the month of November 2013, the date of confirmation
will be 1-Dec-2013.
The duration between the successful completion of CMLP and the date of confirmation is considered as
part of CMLP.
On confirmation, your work location will be decided based on the business requirements. You are expected
to report at your work location as advised.
Please note that your confirmation will be withheld, if any of the required joining formalities, for e.g.,
submission of all marks cards, degree certificates etc., are not complied with.
Determination of adequacy and authenticity of the proofs submitted will be at the sole discretion of the
Company.
During CMLP, you will be paid a stipend of INR 18,000 per month. Please refer Annexure 1 for details.
On successful completion of the CMLP, your employment with Mindtree stands confirmed. On confirmation,
your total compensation would be INR 320,004 which includes Cost to Company component of INR
290,004 per annum and a Retention bonus component of INR 30,000 which is a one-time payout. Please refer
Annexure 2 for details.
All payouts are aligned to Salary payout which is the last working day of the month, unless otherwise
mentioned. Any Payment will be after deduction of applicable taxes prevailing at the time of payout.
You will be covered under insurance from the date of joining, as detailed in Annexure 1.
You will not be eligible for any loans or advances during the CMLP.
The Performance management and career progression will be as per the existing policies.
You will be required to be on the rolls of the Company and not serving the notice period, for you to be eligible
for sanction of loans and salary advance, payment of retention bonus, payment of year-end payout
component of performance bonus, compensation revisions, promotions etc. You will have to refund any
amounts received by you when you are not entitled for the same.
Duration of unpaid vacations will not be considered while computing the tenure for benefits like retention
bonus, gratuity, compensation revisions, promotions etc. which have a tenure eligibility component,
amongst other criteria.
4. RETIRAL BENEFITS
Retiral benefits, i.e. Provident Fund and Gratuity, are effective from the date of confirmation.
Compliance will be as per the prevailing statutory requirements at any point of your employment with
Mindtree.
5. VACATION OR LEAVE
Any absence during CMLP will be considered as loss of pay and deducted from your stipend. Recovery
of the amount towards loss of pay during CMLP may happen either during the CMLP itself or the first
month of confirmation or final settlement on cessation of employment, as the case may be.
On confirmation, you will be eligible for vacations as per the general vacation policy.
During CMLP
Your employment with Mindtree will be terminated without any notice or stipend or compensation in lieu
of notice for following reasons:
Failing to meet the qualification criteria during the CMLP assessments
Unauthorized absence from work for a period of 3 or more working days Non-
compliance to Mindtree integrity policy and other disciplinary expectations
Examples of acts which cause termination on disciplinary grounds are employing unfair means
during assessments, submitting fake bills for any reimbursements, submitting fake medical
certificates, submitting fake documents, misuse of access cards, not being available in office without
prior intimations and for unreasonable durations, not clearing background verification checks, misuse
of Company assets, violation of Company policies & code of conduct, indulging in acts of sexual
harassment, persistent irregularity in attending the learning sessions without valid reasons, being absent
for assessments without prior permission, becoming insolvent, absconding etc. This list is only indicative
and not comprehensive.
If you wish to terminate your employment during CMLP, you will be required to notify your resignation
in writing. On acceptance of your resignation, you will be intimated about your relieving date and you
are expected to comply with all separation procedures like return of the Mindtree assets, within two
working days.
If Mindtree terminates your employment, for reasons other than your performance (meeting the qualifying
criteria during and at the end of CMLP) and disciplinary grounds, you will be given a notice of one
month, in writing or paid one month' s stipend in lieu of notice.
After Confirmation
Mindtree may terminate your employment, with immediate effect, without any notice or salary or
compensation in lieu of notice, on disciplinary grounds, which includes integrity violations. Examples of acts
which cause termination on disciplinary grounds are employing unfair means during assessments, submitting
fake bills for any reimbursements, submitting fake medical certificates, submitting fake documents, misuse of
access cards, not being available in office without prior intimations and for unreasonable durations, not
clearing background verification checks, misuse of Company assets, violation of Company policies & code of
conduct, indulging in acts of sexual harassment, persistent irregularity in attending the office without valid
reasons, becoming insolvent, absconding etc. This list is only indicative and not comprehensive.
If you wish to terminate your employment, you will be required to give an advance notice of three (3)
months, in writing. If at your request, Mindtree agrees to relieve you before serving the full notice period,
you will be liable to pay to Mindtree, the salary for the balance notice period along with other amount
payable by you to Mindtree, if any. Both Mindtree and you agree that this amount is fair and legally
enforceable in the event of any default from your side. Mindtree, at its sole discretion, may provide
waiver on the notice period. If there is any failure to comply with the separation procedures within a
reasonable time frame, then it will be handled as Termination on disciplinary grounds.
If Mindtree terminates your employment, for reasons other than disciplinary grounds, you will be given
an advance notice of three months, in writing. If Mindtree decides to relieve you before the completion
of the notice period, the salary for the balance notice period would be paid to you after adjusting the
amounts payable by you to Mindtree.
Salary means the two components of Basic & Flexible Expenditure Plan (FEP), in your compensation at the
time of termination of your employment.
Common guidelines to be complied with, on termination for any reason, and at any time of your
employment
On termination of your employment for any reason, you shall comply with Mindtree' s separation
procedures, sign all required documents and return all Mindtree assets with you. Mindtree will not be
bound to pay the dues, if any, till you have completed all the separation procedures. If there is any
failure to comply with the separation procedures within a reasonable time frame, then it will be handled
as termination on disciplinary grounds. Mindtree, at its sole discretion, may extend the time frame for
complying.
7. NATURE OF EMPLOYMENT
This offer is made on the clear understanding that your employment is on whole time basis and that you
will not undertake any other part time or full-time work, without the consent of Mindtree. The consent
may be given, subject to any terms and conditions that the Company may deem fit and the consent may
be withdrawn at any time, at the discretion of the Company.
Also, this is a position of continuous responsibility and you shall devote yourself fully for the discharge
of your duties.
You may be required to sign necessary agreements with Mindtree and its clients as required and complete various
formalities as per the agreements at the time of joining and during the tenure with the Company. You may
also be required to sign other agreements with the Company, as the Company may decide from time to time,
in order to secure the interests of the Company and also to ensure your performance and adherence to all terms,
conditions, rules and regulations of the Company.
9. TRANSFER
You could be transferred to any of other offices/branches/subsidiaries/affiliates, either domestic or abroad, should
the need arise. You will abide by the Company' s rules, regulations and policies, as may be in effect from
time to time with respect to your function, grade or location where you work in.
The location for CMLP and work location on confirmation could be different and relocation from the
location of CMLP to the work location will be as per the existing relocation policy for Campus Minds.
10. RETIREMENT
The service in the Company is valid till the date of retirement (last day of the month of your sixtieth
birthday). For this purpose the date of birth as declared in the application form for selection, will be
treated as final.
If you conceive any new or advanced methods of improving process/formulae/systems in relation to the
operation of the Company, such developments will be fully communicated to the Company and will
remain sole right/property of the Company.
Mindtree has a code of conduct, confidentiality and non-compete agreements, primarily to address working
standards and business interests. You will be requested to sign your acceptance and adhere to these norms once
you join the Company.
You are solely responsible for declarations and implications arising thereof for all personal income tax purposes.
Mindtree will reimburse one time travel expense from your hometown or institute to Mindtree. This will be
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limited to 2 AC train fare or actual incurred whichever is lower and can be claimed against receipts.
Compensation stack during CMLP (from the date of joining till the date of confirmation)
Competency : C1
Designation : Engineer
Please note that only when the CMLP is a residential program, the accommodation will be provided by Mindtree
for the duration of CMLP and the living expenses towards the same deducted from your stipend.
You will be covered for Insurance benefits as prevailing at the time of joining. The following are the
coverage for 2013-14 for your reference. You will get more details on joining.
Group Medical Coverage (GMC) for you and your family. The standard coverage under GMC is INR 300,000
per annum per family. Family means your spouse and children (up to 2 children). Parents/Parents-in-law or
siblings or any other relationships are not covered.
Group Term Life (GTL) coverage for you and is up to INR 750,000.
Group Personal Accident (GPA) coverage for you and is up to INR 750,000.
Competency : C1
Designation : Engineer
The total offer is INR 320,004 and consists of the following components.
Component Amount
Cost to Company (CTC) per annum 290,004
Retention Bonus1 30,000
Total Offer 320,004
Detailed break up of your CTC components is given below (all figures are in INR and per annum)
Basic 78,000
Flexible Expenditure Plan (FEP) 158,280
Provident fund 9,360
Gratuity 3,744
Insurance2 4,620
Emergency Medical Fund 1,200
Gross 255,204
Performance bonus3 34,800
Cost to Company 290,004
1
Retention Bonus is a one time payout and will be paid upon completion of 12 months with Mindtree
from the Date of Confirmation, as per applicable eligibility.
2
The Insurance coverage provided to you at the time of joining will continue on your confirmation, as per
the prevailing insurance policies at the time of your confirmation. The premium for standard coverage is
part of your CTC.
You will be given an option to increase the coverage from INR 300,000 to INR 500,000. If you opt
for this, the additional premium for the increased coverage will be deducted from your salary.
You will be given an option to cover your Parents or Parents-in-law. If you opt for this, the
additional premium for the parental coverage will be deducted from your salary.
More details on these options will be provided to you at the time of your confirmation.
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The per annum on plan performance bonus is 12% of CTC. More details of the performance bonus
plan will be available on joining.
The structure of CTC shown above is indicative and by the time of your confirmation, there could be
changes in the structure arising out of changes in the Income tax rules or Insurance or organization wide
compensation philosophy changes. However, the CTC amount will be protected i.e., will remain the same.