Wipro Extends Bench Period to 180 Days for Junior and Mid-Level Employees
What Happened
Wipro has revised its bench policy for employees in Band 2 and below, allowing them to remain on the bench for up to 180 calendar days (six months), effective October 1, 2026. The bench period begins when an employee is released from a billable project or returns from an onsite assignment without being assigned to another billable role.
Key Takeaways
Unlike several IT firms that have tightened bench-time limits, Wipro is giving junior and mid-level employees a longer window to be redeployed and upskilled. The move could help the company utilize existing talent more effectively amid cautious hiring, but employees who fail to secure a project within six months still face the risk of separation.