So, if you're looking at a C3A role in TCS, here's what you can expect. The CTC for a C3A, which is an Assistant Consultant role, can vary but typically it's around 25-26 LPA for someone with around 10 years of experience. The breakdown usually includes a fixed salary, monthly performance pay, and a quarterly variable pay.
For example, if your CTC is 26 LPA, you might have a fixed component of around 20 LPA, a monthly performance pay of about 15k, and a quarterly variable pay of 66k (22k x 3). However, the variable pay can be reduced based on project performance and other factors; some colleagues have seen reductions to 60-70% for C3A and even lower for C3B.
Promotion to C3B, which is Associate Consultant, is relatively easier from C3A, but it gets tougher beyond that. Also, keep in mind that job security and growth opportunities can be a bit tricky, especially as you move up the hierarchy.
Overall, the package is decent, but the variable pay can be unpredictable. Just make sure you understand the components and the potential deductions before you join.