Candidates have to prepare documents using the formats downloaded from the Next Step Portal only

. Documents obtained from any other source or format will not be accepted

1. Service Agreement should be made on Rs. 100 stamp paper.(could be multiple stamp papers with value
totaling to Rs. 100)
2. Each page of the Surety Agreement have to be signed by both surety and candidate
3. Location of agreement to be updated as “Mumbai” (Page 1)
4. Date of agreement should be updated as “Date of Joining“ (Page 1)
5. Surety should be an income tax payee (having paid tax in the current or previous Assessment year)
6. The provisions for land deed and fixed deposit as surety are not valid
7. Four signatures (two from surety and two from candidate) required at appropriate places on page 5.
(Sample given below)

8. ITR /form 16 documents of surety should be provided as proof of paying tax (Tax paid should not be zero).
9. The ITR /Form 16 document should be of the current or previous assessment year (AY 2017-18 or 2018-19)
10. Self-attested Copy of PAN card of Surety to be submitted on date of joining
11. Surety verification page to be signed by surety and attested by notary or Gazetted officer
12. Self- Attested copy of Surety passport can be given as an alternative for surety verification page.
Please note that the Surety’s passport is an alternative for Surety verification page alone. Surety’s PAN card and
surety’s proof of paying tax are to be submitted mandatorily

1. Value of stamp paper used should not to be less than Rs 100 (could be multiple stamp papers with value
totaling to Rs 100)
2. Notary sign and seal should be present on each and every page
3. Candidate sign should be present on each page of non-criminal affidavit
4. Some part of the text of the Non-criminal affidavit has to be printed on the first page which has the stamp imprint
( first page)
5. Doctor’s Sign and seal is to be present across candidate’s photograph on the Medical Certificate.
6. Candidate should sign at appropriate place at the bottom of page one of medical certificate.

1. Any medical conditions /disability/ pre-existing illness etc should be declared specifically
2. Doctor to specifically declare that the candidate is physically fit
3. Doctor's seal and signature should be present on page two at the appropriate place

1. Service Agreement not signed by candidate and/or surety on each page.

2. Service Agreement not signed by the surety twice on page No. 5.
3. In Service Agreement, on first page candidate makes mistakes in location and/or date of surety agreement.
Correct location is Mumbai and date of agreement should be mentioned as date of joining.
4. Surety is not an income tax payee
5. Candidate reports at ILP Centre with only PAN application acknowledgement (without PAN number)
 Mandatory documents to be carried for On-boarding

Joining Formality Check List

Sl. No Document Name Mandatory for onboarding Mandatory?
1 Std. X Mark sheet Yes
2 Std. X Certificate If Available
3 Std. XII Mark sheet
4 Std. XII Certificate If Available
5 Diploma Mark sheet If Available
6 All semester mark sheets of Graduation Yes
7 Graduation Provisional Degree certificate / Degree certificate (Any one) Yes
8 All semester mark sheets of PG Yes, For a post graduate
9 PG Provisional Degree certificate / Degree certificate If applicable
10 Medical Certificate (TCS Format) If applicable
11 Non- Criminal Affidavit (TCS Format) If applicable
12 PAN Card Yes
13 NSR e card Yes
14 Aadhar Card Yes
15 Present address proof Yes
16 Permanent address proof Yes
17 Birth Certificate ( To be uploaded on BGC portal) Yes
18 Birth Affidavit (If you do not have Birth Certificate or Birth Certificate is not in English) Yes
19 Affidavits declaring reasons for break in Career/Education Yes
20 Onboarding forms (Download from TCS Next step portal- after getting joining letter) Yes
21 Passport Yes
22 Experience letter & Relieving letter from previous organization If Applicable
23 Current Company Latest 3 salary slips / Bank Statement as receipt of salary from company If Applicable
24 Copy of Person of Indian Origin (PIO) card, Copy of Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) Yes

1. Do I get accommodation at ILP during my training?

Non Pre –mapped batches: Please check your joining letter, If you have been batched as a Non-
Pre- mapped trainee, you will be provided with TCS accommodation.
Pre mapped batches: However, for Pre mapped batches will not be provided with TCS provided
accommodation because their ILP and Base branch will be the same as far as possible.

2. How do you get from the Airport/Railway Station/Bus Stand to the TCS provided accommodation?
Non Pre –mapped batches: One day prior to the joining date accommodation will be assigned to
the all non pre-mapped associates. They can reach the accommodation from the Airport/Railway
Station/Bus Stand by commercial, state transportation or private cab services.
Pre mapped batches: They can reach the accommodation from the Airport/Railway Station/Bus
stand by commercial, state transportation or private cab services.
3. How do you commute from accommodation to the training Center?
Non Pre –mapped batches: Company will arrange transportation to pick up and drop, from the
TCS provided accommodation to the Training centre and back.
Pre mapped batches, Every ILP centre across India is well connected by commercial and state
transportation and with private cab services.

4. Can we get accommodation 2 days in advance?

Non Pre –mapped batches: No , only one day in advance. Incase you reach here 2-3 days in
advance, please ensure to get alternate lodgings till one day prior to Joining
Pre mapped batches: Pre mapped batches will not be provided with TCS provided
accommodation because their ILP and Base branch will be the same as far as possible.

5. What are the accommodation check in times?

Non Pre –mapped batches :You can check in at any time one day prior to your joining date.
The Trainees Undergoing training: Out time 8.00 AM and in time is 8.30 PM on weekdays
Weekends: 6.00 AM and in time is 9.30 PM on weekends

6. Can I get accommodation for my parents?

Non Pre –mapped batches: Incase your parents are accompanying you, please ensure to get
alternate lodgings for them.
Non Pre –mapped batches: TCS will provide accommodation to the new joiner only

7. Can I stay with my parents for 2 days till the date of my joining?
Non Pre –mapped batches: Yes, you can. Please note that you have to reach the office at 8.30
am sharp on the day of joining.
Non Pre –mapped batches: Failure to be present at office on time on the day of joining will not
be appreciated.

8. Will my parents be allowed to enter the office premises for interaction? .

Non Pre –mapped batches: Yes ,parents are allowed to enter the reception area only for
interaction, but the most of the work area is access restricted. Hence going to the work area may
not be possible.

9. Can I ask for change of accommodation in case I want ?

Non Pre –mapped batches Since many factors are considered while finalizing accommodation, we
regret it will not be possible to consider requests for change in accommodation.
Non Pre –mapped batches: In case the request is genuine and the facilty manager also

10. Will food be provided at the accommodation?

Non Pre –mapped batches: Yes, food will be provided at the accommodation.

11. During my ILP training, am I allowed to visit my parents/family members? Can I stay away from
the accommodation with my relatives in the city during the weekends?
Non Pre –mapped batches: Yes, only during weekends you are allowed to visit, provided you
abide by the accommodation check in times.
Non Pre –mapped batches: Yes, you can, but you have to take permission from the Admin Lead
at the centre and inform the facility Manager at Accommodation.