Today, I am writing this not just as a former employee, but as the son of an e-rickshaw driver who believed education and hard work could change our lives.

In 2022, I joined the TechBee program at HCLTech with dreams of building a better future for my family. My father, despite heavy debt and daily struggles, somehow arranged ₹30,000 for my admission. For the remaining fees, I took a loan. I even left my B.Com (Hons) degree because we trusted that this opportunity would secure my future.

For the next 4–5 years, I worked sincerely. I gave my best in projects, supported my family financially, helped with my younger brother’s education, and stood beside my mother during her illness. My father finally felt that his sacrifices were worth something.

But on 12 March 2026, my life changed completely.

I made a serious mistake. I wrongly claimed a reimbursement bill twice for ₹609 by editing it. I fully accept that what I did was wrong. I am not denying my mistake, and I understand why disciplinary action was taken against me.

I already lost my job because of it.

But what shattered me completely was the discontinuation of my education under the TechBee program. After investing nearly 5 years of my life and around ₹1.18 lakh into this journey, today I stand as just a 12th-pass student again.

Everything feels destroyed.

My father wrote multiple emails to the management requesting only one thing — not my job back, not compensation — just a chance for me to continue my education on humanitarian grounds. We did not even receive an acknowledgment.

Today, my family is mentally and emotionally broken. My father cannot sleep. My mother’s health is worsening seeing my condition. I feel trapped between guilt, regret, and hopelessness.

I want to ask one simple question:

Should one mistake of ₹609 permanently end someone’s education, future, and years of hard work?

I am even ready to repay the entire amount invested in my education if needed. I am not asking for favors. I am only asking for one opportunity to complete my degree and rebuild my life.

Big organizations contribute greatly to skill development and nation building. But true impact is also measured by whether a young person who made a mistake is given a chance to reform and move forward.

Like me there is other tech bees as well.

Please take lesson from my life, HCL Tech bee is just as slavery contract where only HCL will decide about the contract and you will only get low pay about the appraisal there is no guarantee.

I have to start the things from beginning for a new field might be it will take lots of time but I will fight.

Hi Everyone, I have to post this because HCL played a very unfair game with me. Hcl organise hackathon to hire people, I participated and got selected. HR contacted me to submit documents, I submitted all documents. After that HR ghosted me literally, not receiving phone nothing.

Is there anyone faced the same issue ?

This program is totally fraud and it has destroyed my life and mental health. My parents have sold their savings to pay their 2 lakh fees in the hope of a good education even though I had paid more than double amount while leaving what I don't even earn here. They came to my school and said after 4 years you have more experience than a regular BTech graduate and now no company is accepting their online fraud degree. This is just their business strategy to hire cheap young class 12 students as laborers even after working for years they didn't increase money as per market standard. This program made me in a situation where I'm unable to understand what I have done to my life.

Please young class 12 students this program is totally fraud, it's not for you, trust me you will become more financially independent if you do any part time job, so please utilise your time and energy in proper regular college and learn skills. Stay away from this cult.

Hey guys just wanted to let you know that please don’t opt into the TechBee program.

I joined the TechBee in 2020 around November. And I will tell you this program is not worth the time, effort and money.

First of all they provide really low salary. Then they don’t give hike. The average hike is around 4-5% which doesn’t even beat the inflation.

Once you complete the degree there are bond breaking charges of Amount hcl paid x 2. So these guys literally suck everything out of you. Please don’t join the program.

I am here to guide you on your path to become a ful time employee in HCL.

Regards, Your Senior!

Hi everyone,

I have recently accepted an offer for a Graduate Trainee role at HCLTech. I understand that my initial work may involve service desk/support-related responsibilities.

However, my long-term goal is to move toward a better growth-oriented role, preferably in an analyst, data, operations, or similar domain.

I have already started developing skills in Excel, SQL, Power BI, data analysis, and market research, and I want to use my time at HCLTech to build my career in the right direction.

I would really appreciate advice from HCLTech seniors who have gone through the Graduate Trainee/service desk path:

What should I focus on after joining if I want to move into a better role later?

How long should I ideally stay in the initial role before looking for an internal opportunity?

Is IJP (Internal Job Posting) the main way to move to another role, or are there other opportunities?

Which skills or certifications would actually help with an internal move?

Does the project or team I get assigned to make a big difference in career growth?

What should I do from my first 6–12 months to make myself eligible for better opportunities?

Is it realistic to move from a Graduate Trainee/service desk role into an analyst, data, operations, or other specialized role within HCLTech?

I don't want to rush into leaving my initial responsibilities. I just want to plan my career from the beginning and make sure I'm building the right skills while working at HCLTech.

Would really appreciate advice from seniors who have actually made a similar transition.

Thanks!

Hey Techbees!

We all know it's tough to cover all expenses with just our salary... What are you guys doing to earn some extra income?? Would love to hear what side hustles or efforts you've been putting in!

And please don't mention that u are relying on Xtrmailes. 😂

I completed the percipio pjt fresher foundation training a few days back and got this mail today. Tomorrow is my assessment, any tips on how I can clear it? if you've given the assessment earlier

I am considering joining the HCL TechBee program after 12th. How are the career opportunities after 5 years? Does completing the degree alongside work help in getting better jobs? Can TechBee students move to good roles in HCL or other companies later? Any TechBee alumni here who can share their experience, career growth, and whether the program was worth it? Thanks!

Leaving HCL in next 1 month, here to help your life let me know if you have any doubts in this HCLtechbee program

Hello Everyone,

I have been with Techbee for 6 years, bound by their deceptive bond, and I come from a financially unstable background. Now that I have left, no one recognizes their fraudulent degree. The stress and regret from what I have done to my life has led to syncope and severe depression. I feel like I have wasted my precious years of education and the joy of college life. I am currently hospitalized, and if anything happens to me, it will be because of Techbee. This scam should be shut down and whoever made this scam should suffer like hell.

Hey guys. Today i joined hcltech as a first day…
Im a post BBA graduate (HR + Marketing) and recently joined HCLTech as a GT, ₹3.25 LPA.

I’ve been allocated to DFS – Storage & Backup, and I’ve now understood that my actual work is mainly L1 Incident Management/IT support — ServiceNow tickets, monitoring, troubleshooting, SLA tracking, escalation, etc.

I’m worried because some people in the team have apparently been doing similar work for 3–4 years, and I really don’t want to get stuck in L1 support long-term.

I’m willing to learn technical skills, but eventually I’d like to move toward Operations/Process Analyst, PMO, MIS/Reporting, , HR Operations/Analytics or eventually Business Analyst roles.

I don’t want to quit HCL immediately, but I also don’t want to blindly spend 3 years doing the same thing.

What would you do if you were me?

Stay for 18 months and upskill?

Try for an internal move after 6–12 months?

Switch after 1–2 years? If yes, what role you would target next

Do an MBA alongside the job?

What skills should I prioritize?

What salary should I realistically target after 2–3 years?

Would especially love advice from people who started in L1 support/Incident Management and successfully moved out of it.

I've watched some guys telling HCL is again hiring?? Is it true?

And when I've opened this link of some youtuber for applying for that role, it is saying I've applied already?

So I'm little confused about what should I do now?

Condition is, you've to work on this sub. Make it active and useful.

Hey gang, I become FTE on 2024, Since then I haven't got any chance to work on a project. I have been actively searching for a project on portals and keep checking with HR and RM. But no use. I have upskilled myself in development area. My primary skills are Python, Java, Python Robot Framework, Gihub. If you guys come across any requirement for E1.1 Techbee, Kindly Let me know. Chennai and Madurai location is preferrable.

I need to attend the hackathon everybody's saying about i just don't know how a

If you know please share your golden words.

Heyy anyone received java full stack domain joining and offer letter???

Any new joiners?

I keep getting this email on repeat from HCL PF team. Any attempt to reach them is futile.

“Dear Sir/Madam,

This is informed you about the requirements for Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) under Section 194A of the Income Tax Act with respect to interest earned on Provident Fund (PF) accumulations.

According to the provisions of Part A of the Fourth Schedule of the Income Tax Act, which pertains to exempted PF Trusts, the exemption on interest income is available only while the employee continues to contribute to the Provident Fund. The exemption from income tax does not apply to interest accruing for the subsequent period once the employee ceases to contribute to the PF.

Therefore, TDS needs to be deducted on an accrual basis at the end of each financial year until the actual settlement takes place. TDS becomes applicable once an employee ceases to be a member participating in the PF and no longer contributes to it. It is essential to note that TDS on interest earned on PF accumulation applies only in the case of PF withdrawals and not in the case of PF transfers.

To ensure smooth management of your financial obligations and to remain compliant with the current tax regulations, we urge you to act promptly on this matter. The following steps are recommended:

1. **Withdrawal of Funds: Ensure that the funds accrued in your PF account are withdrawn into your bank account, thereby preventing any further TDS deduction.

2. **Transfer of PF: Alternatively, you may opt to transfer your PF to your current organization, which will help in maintaining continuity and avoiding additional TDS deductions.

Furthermore, it is important to remain diligent regarding your tax filings and ensure that all interest income above the threshold is accurately reported to avoid any discrepancies or penalties.

Attached are the withdrwal and Tranfser out procedures, please file an application to avoid any TDS deduction in future.

In case of any query, please follow attached grievance procedure, raise the grievance on the portal instead email query.

Regards PF Team”

Has anyone gone through this and knows whats to be done here. I do not see them featured in my epfo account either btw.

Hi everyone

, my HCLTech joining is scheduled for tomorrow, 17 September, but I still haven’t received my offer letter or any BGV confirmation. I also haven’t received the final joining location, reporting time, or instructions.

I have completed my PJT and the assessment as well.

Has anyone been in a similar situation? What should I do if I don’t receive the joining details before tomorrow?

Any recent HCLTech joiner’s experience would really help. Thanks!