No , After an interview, experienced applicants who pass frequently do not receive rejection emails from Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) regarding the technical rounds. Instead, after a candidate passes, HR might provide them with comments.

According to a different clearq user, TCS never emails rejections. But according to a March 2021 Indeed user, TCS does send rejection emails.

Shortlisted candidates may get an email from TCS or their campus placement cell within ten hours of attending an HR interview. Two days later, the chosen candidates will receive an offer letter that they must accept via the TCS Nextstep site. You can also inquire about your current situation from the person who extended the invitation to the interview.

Taxable Allowances

These allowances are fully taxable and form part of your gross income.

1. Basic Salary:
   • The core component of your salary, fully taxable.
2. Dearness Allowance (DA):
   • Given to offset inflation, fully taxable.
3. House Rent Allowance (HRA):
   • Taxable, but with partial exemptions under certain conditions if the employee pays rent.
4. Conveyance Allowance:
   • Given for transportation expenses. It is taxable, but a standard deduction is allowed (e.g., up to a certain limit per month as specified by tax laws).
5. Special Allowance:
   • Any allowance not specifically covered under other heads is fully taxable.
6. Overtime Allowance:
   • Additional payment for working beyond normal hours, fully taxable.
7. Entertainment Allowance:
   • Fully taxable for private-sector employees. For government employees, a portion may be exempt.

Non-Taxable Allowances (or Partially Taxable)

These allowances are either fully exempt or partially exempt from tax under specific conditions.

1. House Rent Allowance (HRA):
   • Partially exempt if rent is paid and the employee meets certain conditions specified by tax laws (like living in a rented house and the amount of rent paid).
2. Leave Travel Allowance (LTA):
   • Exempt for the actual travel expenses for self and family during leave, subject to certain conditions and limits.
3. Medical Allowance/Reimbursement:
   • Reimbursement of medical expenses up to a certain limit is exempt from tax.
4. Uniform Allowance:
   • Fully exempt if the employer provides a uniform, and it is required for work.
5. Children Education Allowance:
   • Exempt up to a specified limit per child for a maximum of two children.
6. Transport Allowance for Handicapped Employees:
   • Higher exemption limit for employees with disabilities.
7. Perquisites Provided by the Employer:
   • Some perquisites like accommodation, car, or other benefits may have specific tax treatment, either fully or partially exempt based on conditions.
8. Gratuity:
   • Tax-exempt up to a certain limit upon retirement or resignation, as specified by tax laws.
9. Provident Fund Contributions:
   • Employer’s contribution to Provident Fund up to a specified limit is exempt.

Example Breakdown on a Salary Slip

Here is a simplified example of how these might appear on a salary slip:

In this example, certain allowances like HRA, Conveyance, Medical Reimbursement, and Children Education Allowance have specific conditions under which they are either partially or fully exempt from tax.