| Course Name | Technical Writer/Software Development |
| Qualification | B.E/B.Tech/Any Degree |
| Experience | 2 Years |
| Stipend | Rs. 10,000/- |
| Location | Chennai |
| Last Date | 18 December 2025 |
| Exam Date | 20 December 2025 |
Technical Writer/Software Development :
Who can apply???
- Women on a career break
- A minimum of 2 years of experience performing any role in the software industry
- Age and break duration – no bar
- Good command over written and spoken English
- Willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies
- For Technical Writing Stream :
- Candidates with experience in development, testing, technical or content writing, technical support, training, or similar areas can apply.
- English language trainers, teachers, or writers with strong technical understanding are also eligible.
- For Development Stream :
- Candidates with experience as software developers or testers can apply.
- Good analytical and logical reasoning skills
- Knowledge of Java programming is preferred.
Training Period : 05 Months
Course Duration : Our course is an experiential, FULL-TIME, 5-month program conducted in an IN-CAMPUS / DIRECT mode. The trainees will undergo the training at our office campus in CHENNAI.
Training Begins from : 20 January 2026
Stipend : Rs. 10,000/- per month for 05 Months
Courses Offered :
- Technical Writing : Focuses on providing aspiring technical writers with a comprehensive understanding of technical writing fundamentals. In addition to technical writing basics, our training program covers product deep dives, SEO basics, and marketing techniques to help writers understand how to write documentation that not only meets technical requirements but also drives user engagement and adoption.
- Software Testing : Focuses on providing a comprehensive understanding of testing fundamentals by utilising practical, real-time approaches. The curriculum includes a hands-on training approach that covers every aspect of web and mobile testing, including security, network, compatibility, and API testing. Candidates who opt for Automation Testing will additionally be trained on Java, JavaScript and Selenium with hands-on Product Automation training.
- Software Development : Focuses on enhancing the trainee’s skillset on various aspects of the complete stack of technologies (Java, Data Structures, SQL and Basics of Front-end development) needed for a career in Saas development.
Entrance Exam :
- Our entrance exam is specifically designed to identify candidates who possess the essential skills and knowledge required to excel in their respective roles as developers, testers, or technical writers.
- The exam is carefully crafted to assess a candidate’s abilities in various areas such as problem-solving, critical thinking, and technical proficiency.
- In addition to the entrance exam, shortlisted candidates must also pass a series of interviews to gain admission into Marupadi.
- These interviews are conducted by our team of experienced professionals and are designed to evaluate a candidate’s overall suitability for the program.
- Software Testing :
- To assess the skills of candidates for manual testing, our entrance exam focuses on evaluating their proficiency in logical reasoning, mathematical aptitude, and software testing basics and terminologies.
- On the other hand, candidates aspiring for automation testing will be assessed on their knowledge of Java and their ability to solve logical programs.
- While familiarity with Selenium or any automation-related frameworks is an advantage, it is not a strict requirement.
- Technical Writing :
- Our entrance exam evaluates candidates on their proficiency in writing, technical product understanding, and language skills.
- We look for candidates who possess excellent writing skills, attention to detail, and the ability to comprehend technical subject matter.
- Furthermore, we expect candidates to have strong research skills.
- Demonstrating a strong understanding of technical terminology and concepts will be an advantage.
- Software Development :
- Our entrance exam tests the candidate’s skills in Mathematical/Logical Aptitude and Basic Programming questions from the C/C++/Java programming languages.
Notes :
- After successful completion of the training, the selected trainees will appear for exclusive face-to-face interviews at Zoho Corporation.
- We request the candidate to have access to an Android smartphone with uninterrupted Internet connectivity to participate in the entrance exam (and interviews).
How to Apply for ZOHO Schools Marupadi 2025?
Interested and eligible candidates can apply online on or before 18 December 2025 by following the link below and attend the entrance exam on 20 December 2025.
To Apply: https://www.zohoschools.com/marupadi
Exam Date : 20 December 2025
Time :
- Technical Writer : 10.00 AM
- Software Development : 01.00 PM
Venue : Zoho Corporation campus, Chennai
Note : Candidates are allowed to appear for one exam of their choice.
Why MARUPADI?
Women at Work are well-known for their high emotional quotient, hard work, and out-of-the-box innovative spirit. But what happens after a CAREER BREAK? A stagnation, a derailment, a wasted opportunity, a bypassed talent. To demolish this dreaded blockade and to shine a spotlight on the largest unrecognized talent pool in the world, Zoho Schools has started MARUPADI (மறுபடி a Tamil word meaning ‘again’). Our program strives to help women in tech enter the workforce AGAIN. Provide a useful learning space for mothers to BRUSH UP on their trade! Serve as the next step for women who yearn for a COMEBACK.
About the Training :
At Zoho Schools, we strongly believe in the power of Experiential Education. We follow the same in MARUPADI too, by giving a wider space for learners to practice what they learn and hone their skills better!.
Internship-Based Hiring : Our internship is a periodic evaluation based on learner’s performance, including giving feedback at appropriate times and enabling them to get the best out of their training. The trainees will have MONTHLY evaluations based on which they would continue the course. On successful completion, candidates will be allowed to sit for interview and make their way to an amazing career at Zoho Corp!
Lectures & Exercises : Our suite of hands-on lectures on cutting-edge technologies and copious amounts of relevant, practical exercises help women rebuild their skills, brush up on needed topics, and work their way to mastery within a short time.
Mentoring & Guidance : The trainers at Zoho Schools for MARUPADI bring rich knowledge and experience from years of active practice in building Zoho’s successful software products. We offer individual mentorship tailored to each learner’s needs and can accelerate them on restarting a promising career!.
ZOHO Schools Marupadi 2025 – FAQ’s
Is this a paid course?
They don’t charge any fees. Instead, they pay a STIPEND of Rs.10,000/- per month throughout study.
Can graduate women from other streams apply?
A computer science degree is not required for the technology streams, but they prefer candidates with a basic understanding of Java or any object-oriented programming language, along with some prior programming experience. For the Technical Writing stream, they seek candidates with strong writing skills, attention to detail, and the ability to grasp technical concepts.
Is there a JOB assurance?
After successful completion of the training, the selected trainees will be invited to appear for an exclusive face-to-face interview at Zoho Corporation.
Can one RE-APPLY if they do not get shortlisted to join this course?
Yes, you can reapply after a cooling-off period of six months and aim to join the bootcamp that begins six months after the one you were not selected for.
Can women who are currently employed apply?
Marupadi is exclusively for women who are currently unemployed and are waiting for the right comeback opportunity.
Will the trainees be asked to sign any BONDS?
There is no BOND for this course