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Table of Contents
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What We Look For .................................................................................................................................... 4

Hiring Process............................................................................................................................................ 4

Locations and Functions ........................................................................................................................... 5

Benefits ..................................................................................................................................................... 6

Growth Opportunities............................................................................................................................... 7

Diversity .................................................................................................................................................... 7

Career Events and Calendar...................................................................................................................... 7

Disclaimer.................................................................................................................................................. 8

Thank You...................................................................................................................................................... 9

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Automotive and Farm Equipment Sectors

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What We Look For
critical thinkers · auto passion or farm passion · creativity · analytical · self­directed

Succeeding as a Mahindra  Igniter,  our entry level  program for graduate and postgraduate
engineers requires a combination of technical expertise, critical thinking, and people skills. We
look for talented mechanical,  civil,  and electrical/electronics  engineers who enjoy  hands­on
learning and are capable of working with sophisticated manufacturing technologies.

We  seek talented,  self­motivated individuals who take  the initiative to pursue  new  ideas. We
want innovative thinkers who take well reasoned risks and think critically about how to improve
existing processes.

In our business, the customer comes first. We expect our employees to respond to the changing

needs and expectations of our customers speedily and effectively. We need professionals who
work effectively in teams and value dignity of every individual. 

Hiring Process 
The  recruitment process  begins  in August­September with a  round of campus  visits. The
recruitment team holds a series of on­campus information sessions. Currently, we recruit about
700  graduates  from  120  universities  including IITs  (Indian Institutes  of Technology),  NITs
(National Institutes of Technology), and select regional institutions.

In order to apply, candidates must have a cumulative score of at least 60 percent at graduation.

Eligible candidates  are invited to appear for a  written test.  The test covers functional
engineering topics  (mechanical, electrical,  etc.),  analytical  ability,  and enthusiasm and
knowledge  about automobiles  and farming, respectively. The  test is  validated by  an external
agency to ensure consistency across all campuses. 

Candidates who pass the written test are called for interviews with our Human Resources team
later that day. This interview helps us match candidates with positions they will enjoy and excel
in.  We  conduct a  group discussion,  case  study  analysis,  extempore (unprepared speech),  and
group activities to look for candidates  who can take  initiative, think creatively,  communicate
well, and work well on a team.

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Next, we conduct technical interviews to evaluate candidates’ functional domain knowledge in

their field of engineering. We  may  also inquire about projects  completed as  part of the
academic curriculum, extracurricular activities, and hobbies.

Offers are extended immediately after the technical interview. The final step in the process is a

medical exam at any of the company­approved medical centre or Occupational Health Centres
(OHCs) in various plant locations.

Eligibility  Technical 
Written Test HR Interview Medical Test
Criteria Interview

Locations and Functions
A range of opportunities are available within our Automotive and Farm Equipment businesses
at different locations throughout the country. During the application process, we will invite you
to give us your function and location preferences, and we will do our best to honor them.

Manufacturing
Automotive Division Farm Equipment and Swaraj Divisions
Kandivali (Mumbai) Kandivali (Mumbai)
Zaheerabad ( near Hyderabad) Nagpur
Chakan (Pune) Rudrapur
Nasik Mohali (Chandigarh)
Haridwar Jaipur

Non­Manufacturing
Research and Development Sales
Chennai There are opportunities in sales and after­
Kandivali (Mumbai) sales customer care throughout India. Ask
Nasik us about current vacancies.

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Benefits
Salary
You will  receive a  competitive salary that increases  with educational attainment, so  that you
receive  higher  compensation if you hold a  post­graduate  degree  than if you hold a  graduate
degree.

Your  first year  will  be a  training  period dedicated to induction,  shop floor and on­the­job
training,  with live projects  exposing  you to various  functions. Post confirmation  at the end of
the first year, you will receive a salary increase based on periodic assessments of your work.

Our incentive plans reward hard work and personal achievement. At the end of each fiscal year,

we  award performance  pay  determined by  both the performance  of your  business  and your
personal performance. 

Vacation
You will  receive  20  days of paid leave  each year,  plus  10 unpaid exigency  days in the  case  of
sickness or emergency.

Health Insurance
Hospitalization expenses of the  officer  and spouse  are covered under  the  Mediclaim  Policy.
Further details will be provided during the induction program and are available on the company
intranet.

Dining
We  offer a subsidized canteen in all our work locations. Enjoy  healthy and delicious  meals 
prepared daily by our chefs.

Fitness Center
Take advantage of the excellent fitness facilities that we provide at every location.

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Growth Opportunities
Education
We provide several opportunities for Mahindra Igniters to pursue higher education. 

� Sponsorship for Igniters to pursue full­time post graduation in MBA from elite B­schools.

� Master of Technology degree at VJTI (Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute), Mumbai.

� PGPMS  (Post­Graduate Program in Management Studies) at the  Welingkar  Institute of

Management.

� One year satellite education program in general management, administered through a

partnership between IIM Lucknow and Hughes Global Net.

Intra-Sector Movement
Many  of our  senior  level  executives  joined Mahindra  at the  beginning or  midpoint of their
careers and worked their way to the top through a series of promotions. We groom our existing
talent pool for senior positions through regular training and mentoring.

Diversity
Diversity is critical to innovation and our global expansion. We seek capable employees from a
variety of backgrounds to expand our talent pool and advance our understanding of customer
demographics. As we expand globally, diversity plays a critical role in our cultural fluency and
our  ability  to integrate  successfully  into foreign markets. We  welcome talented individuals
regardless of gender, age, culture, caste, creed, race, or ethnicity. We are an equal opportunity
employer.

Career Events and Calendar
September-April: Campus visits and recruiting

We recruit throughout the academic year and often partner with universities to hold events on

campus. For  specific dates  and queries  about events  on your  campus,  please  contact your
university’s Career Services department.

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Disclaimer
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