At IoK® Education, we believe in clarity, fairness, and mutual alignment from day one.
That’s why our hiring process is fully transparent — no surprises, no hidden hoops.
We’ve outlined each step below along with the typical duration, so you always know what’s next.
The actual timeline depends on how quickly you move through each step — progress is faster when you understand and respond promptly along the way.
Step | What You Do | Typical Time in hours |
| 1. Explore the Opportunity | Check product market fit for sustainability of your job & Carefully read the job page with all linked resources. | >24 |
| 2. Submit Your Application | Fill out the form with intent and clarity. | >24 |
| 3. Schedule Your Interview | Pick a convenient time and confirm your availability. | >24 |
| 4. Attend the Interview | Answer questions based on what you’ve read — be clear and to the point. To prepare you can refer to this or this. | >24 |
| 5. Reference Check | Provide two professional/personal references for background verification. | >24 |
| 6. Accept the Offer | Understand the SOPs and accept the offer within the deadline. | 24-72 |
| 7. Documentation | Submit the Confidentiality Agreement and Stakeholder Documents. | >24 |
| 8. Mutual Alignment | Receive access credentials and complete a short set of pre-onboarding materials designed to align expectations and culture. | >72 |
| 9. Self-Paced Onboarding | Begin onboarding at your own pace with the provided tools and context. | 48–240 |
| 10. Start your journey | Receive access credentials and start your journey. Your probationary period will begin once your first KRA is logged. | 24–120 |
Why We Do This: To streamline hiring and respect your time, we’ve assigned a realistic window to each stage.
This helps both sides stay aligned and focused on outcomes — not bureaucracy.
The 1% Quest
In a dusty town in India, 23-year-old Koustubh sat on the edge of his bed, glaring at a screenshot on his smartphone. The headline blared: "Become Elite in 2025 – Even If You're Just Job Hunting Now!"
He scoffed. “Elite? What does that even mean?”
Reading on, he learned the definition: to be “elite” in India meant earning over ₹20 lakhs per annum—a threshold officially crossed by only 27,57,965 salaried people in AY 23-24.
India has 140+ crore people —but only 1,30,16,778 taxpayers; including individuals, HUF, firms, companies, etc earned over ₹10 lakh in AY 23–24.
But then came the twist: "To the 10% ambitious among you—those who lost years to COVID and recession—we’re offering a career path. But here's the catch: hit ₹7 LPA in 2 months, ₹18 LPA in 5, ₹30+ LPA in 8, and ₹40+ LPA in a year—or someone hungrier will seize your opportunity."
Koustubh’s pulse quickened.
Degree? Yes he has.
Drive? Burning.
Direction? Maybe this is.
With a sincere thought about his circumstances, he whispered, “Why not me?”
Twelve months later, Koustubh stood on a conference stage, a ₹42 LPA offer letter in his inbox.
He wasn’t just in the 1%; he was a voice for thousands still doubting themselves.
“Ambition,” he told the captivated crowd, “is a privilege. And sometimes, it begins with clicking a strange message and believing in yourself—just a little faster than the rest.”
