Retired IAS officer Rohit Kumar Singh recently shared a nostalgic post on social media, reflecting on his first job offer from Tata Consultancy Services ( TCS). Singh, a 1989 batch IAS officer from the Rajasthan cadre, posted a picture of his offer letter dated June 26, 1984, revealing his starting salary of ₹1,300 per month—a sum he described as a "princely salary" back in the day.
In his post on the social media platform X, Singh shared that he secured the position at TCS Mumbai through campus placements at IIT-BHU, where he graduated with a degree in Electrical Engineering. He was hired as a trainee and vividly recalled the experience of working from the 11th floor of the Air India Building at Nariman Point, overlooking a stunning ocean view.
"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," he said in a social media post.
Singh humorously noted that while ₹1,300 may seem modest by today’s standards, it felt substantial at the start of his career nearly 40 years ago.
Following his stint at TCS, Singh pursued higher education abroad, earning a Master’s degree in Computer Engineering from Clarkson University in New York. Upon returning to India, he cleared the UPSC civil services examination and embarked on a successful career as an IAS officer.
Over the course of more than three decades, Singh has held various prestigious positions in the government. Currently, he serves as a member of the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC), continuing his dedication to public service. Singh’s journey from TCS to the IAS highlights his diverse professional background and enduring commitment to making a difference.
In his post on the social media platform X, Singh shared that he secured the position at TCS Mumbai through campus placements at IIT-BHU, where he graduated with a degree in Electrical Engineering. He was hired as a trainee and vividly recalled the experience of working from the 11th floor of the Air India Building at Nariman Point, overlooking a stunning ocean view.
"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," he said in a social media post.
Singh humorously noted that while ₹1,300 may seem modest by today’s standards, it felt substantial at the start of his career nearly 40 years ago.
A little more than 40 years ago, I got my first job at TCS Mumbai through campus recruitment at IIT BHU.
— Rohit Kumar Singh (@rohitksingh) September 29, 2024
With a princely salary of 1300 Rupees, the ocean view from the 11th Floor of Air India Building at Nariman Point was regal indeed! pic.twitter.com/A9akrhgu7F
Following his stint at TCS, Singh pursued higher education abroad, earning a Master’s degree in Computer Engineering from Clarkson University in New York. Upon returning to India, he cleared the UPSC civil services examination and embarked on a successful career as an IAS officer.
Over the course of more than three decades, Singh has held various prestigious positions in the government. Currently, he serves as a member of the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC), continuing his dedication to public service. Singh’s journey from TCS to the IAS highlights his diverse professional background and enduring commitment to making a difference.
