Short answer: Sometimes — EY India can be an excellent place to build skills, get global exposure and accelerate a career, but it’s also known for high pressure and uneven experiences depending on team, role and manager. Below is a balanced view plus practical tips so you can decide if it’s a good fit for you.

What’s positive

• Prestige, learning and variety: As one of the Big Four, EY gives exposure to large clients, structured training, certifications and opportunities across assurance, tax, advisory and GCC/technology centers — valuable early- and mid-career experience. (ey.com)
• Career mobility and upskilling: Many people report rapid skill gains, internal mobility and access to large projects and technology/AI initiatives. (ey.com)

Common downsides reported

• Long hours and high pressure: Employee review sites and news coverage indicate many roles—especially client-facing and delivery teams—can involve long hours, tight deadlines and significant stress. (in.indeed.com)
• Recent high‑profile concerns about work environment: In 2024 a young EY India employee’s death sparked national attention and a labour probe into workplace conditions, which intensified scrutiny of workload and wellbeing at Indian corporate firms. That episode led to debates and investigations in India. (reported July–Sept 2024). (people.com)
• Variability by team/manager: Reviews commonly describe very different experiences across teams and partners — some managers are supportive and balance is reasonable; others are more demanding. (in.indeed.com)

How to tell if it’ll be a good fit for you

• Role matters: Consulting/advisory and client‑facing audit work often has heavier peaks than internal or capability‑center roles. (ey.com)
• Manager + client = biggest determinant: Ask during interviews about the manager’s leadership style, typical project lifecycle, on‑call expectations and peak‑period hours.
• Compensation vs. life priorities: Compare total compensation (salary + bonus + leave/FW H policy + training) against personal tolerance for long/irregular hours.
• Location and team: Some EY Global Delivery / GCC centers have more stable schedules than client-facing engagement teams. (ey.com)

Questions to ask in interviews (examples)

• “What are typical working hours during peak and non‑peak periods for this team?”
• “How does the team manage staffing when multiple engagements peak at once?”
• “What formal support exists for mental health and wellbeing?”
• “Can you give examples of people who progressed from this role — what paths did they take?”
• “How often do teammates take time off without penalty?”

Red flags during hiring

• Evasive answers about hours, escalation processes or manager involvement.
• No clear onboarding/training plan for the role.
• Multiple mentions (by recruiter or hiring manager) that overnight/24/7 availability is expected as a norm.

Bottom line EY India can be an excellent career step if you value brand, fast learning and big-client exposure and you accept periods of heavy workload. If work‑life balance and predictable hours are top priorities, investigate the specific team/role carefully (and use the interview questions above). Recent media and employee reviews show significant variability and have highlighted serious wellbeing concerns that you should weigh when deciding. (ey.com)

If you want, tell me what role/level you’re considering (audit, consulting, GCC, entry level vs senior) and I’ll tailor the pros/cons and interview questions specifically for that position.