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TCS Assistant System Engineer Interview Questions, Process, and Tips for Freshers

Updated 7 Apr 2025

Top TCS Assistant System Engineer Interview Questions and Answers for Freshers

  • Q1. Given a string S(input consisting) of ‘*’ and ‘#’. The length of the string is variable. The task is to find the minimum number of ‘*’ or ‘#’ to make it a ...read more
  • Q2. Minimum Count of Balls in a Bag Problem Statement You are given an integer array ARR of size N , where ARR[i] represents the number of balls in the i-th bag. Additionall ...read more
  • Q3. Stack using Two Queues Problem Statement Develop a Stack Data Structure to store integer values using two Queues internally. Your stack implementation should provide the ...read more
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TCS Assistant System Engineer Interview Experiences for Freshers

101 interviews found

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I appeared for an interview in Feb 2025, where I was asked the following questions.

  • Q1. Java OOPS, collection, multithreading, exception handling.
  • Q2. About your project in graduation in detail explainnation they asked.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - As a fresher please don't join if your are in category of software developer or in technical background for other non- technical definitely you have to join. If you get experience 3 years in technical background than I will suggest you to join TCS for your good career growth, good work life balance, salary increment and so on...
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Nov 2024. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

The aptitude test will have logical reasoning, problem solving ,english and 2 coding questions to assess the candidate's knowledge

Round 2 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Rate yourself in python out of 10
  • Q2. Write a code to identify if the given word is palindrome or not

Assistant System Engineer Interview Questions Asked at Other Companies for Fresher

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Q1. Given a string S(input consisting) of ‘*’ and ‘#’. The le ... read more
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Q2. Minimum Count of Balls in a Bag Problem Statement You are given a ... read more
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Q3. Stack using Two Queues Problem Statement Develop a Stack Data Str ... read more
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Q4. Prime Time Again Problem Statement You are given two integers DAY ... read more
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Q5. Heap Sort Problem Statement Your task is to sort an array of inte ... read more
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Simple quantitative questions and one coding question.

Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Oops concept Java questions Sql questions
Round 3 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Are you able to join the company in various locations across India?
  • Ans. 

    Yes, I am willing to join the company in various locations across India.

    • I am open to relocating for the job opportunity

    • I am flexible with location preferences

    • I am excited about the prospect of working in different parts of India

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - It is beneficial to begin with this approach if you are struggling to secure a position in a product-based company.
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I appeared for an interview before Mar 2024.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Prepare for basic aptitude and reasoning skills effectively to excel in the exam.

Round 2 - Coding Test 

Learn the fundamental coding skills necessary to pass the exam and secure a job.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Prepare thoroughly, do your best, and enhance your communication skills; a basic proficiency in English is sufficient, and fundamental coding knowledge is essential to succeed in the interview. Wishing you all the best!

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Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I appeared for an interview before Apr 2024, where I was asked the following questions.

  • Q1. Why do you consider TCS to be the best company?
  • Ans. 

    TCS stands out for its innovation, employee growth, and commitment to social responsibility, making it a top choice for engineers.

    • Strong emphasis on employee development through training programs and certifications, such as TCS Ignite.

    • Diverse project opportunities across various industries, allowing engineers to gain a broad skill set.

    • Commitment to innovation, exemplified by initiatives like TCS Research and Innovation...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. How do you balance learning and work responsibilities at TCS?

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - My best advice is that, as a newcomer, TCS may not be the most suitable option due to the potential limitations in career growth compared to other companies and start-ups. Your focus on both learning and manpower may not be effective until you are assigned to a project.

Get interview-ready with Top TCS Interview Questions

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
4-6 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in May 2024. There were 4 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

It was easy and it Consisted several rounds logical, reasoning,coding

Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Asked the code for palindrome.
  • Q2. Functions , basic c++ questions
Round 3 - Behavioral 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Basic questions for work allocation and situational based questions
  • Q2. Situational based questions and basic questions
Round 4 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Tcs company related questions
  • Q2. Something about myself

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Prepare according to what you have written in your cv
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
6-8 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I appeared for an interview in Jul 2024.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

TCS ION NQT offline center exam.

Round 2 - Technical 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Discussion about projects
  • Q2. Basic Java questions like exception handling, oops concepts, thread etc
  • Q3. What motivates you? why TCS?
  • Ans. 

    I am motivated by challenges and continuous learning. I chose TCS for its global presence and opportunities for growth.

    • I am motivated by the opportunity to work on challenging projects that push me to learn and grow.

    • TCS's global presence and reputation for innovation and technology excellence excites me.

    • The career development opportunities and training programs at TCS align with my goals for continuous learning and adv...

  • Answered by AI
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Explain different types of data sets
  • Ans. 

    Different types of data sets include numerical, categorical, ordinal, and time series data.

    • Numerical data sets consist of numbers and can be continuous or discrete (e.g. heights of individuals, temperatures).

    • Categorical data sets represent categories or groups (e.g. colors, types of cars).

    • Ordinal data sets have a specific order or ranking (e.g. ratings, levels of education).

    • Time series data sets involve observations ta...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Difference between list and tuple
  • Ans. 

    List is mutable, tuple is immutable in Python.

    • List can be modified after creation, tuple cannot.

    • List uses square brackets [], tuple uses parentheses ().

    • List is used for collections of items that may change, tuple for fixed collections.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Interview related to my M-Tech project

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - If you are joining as fresher, have the basics cleared.

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Coding Test 

Technical MCQs and coding question

Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Java ,opps concepts,os topics
Round 3 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Behavioural questions
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I appeared for an interview in Feb 2025, where I was asked the following questions.

  • Q1. Define oops concept
  • Q2. Explain the algorithm of Fibonacci sequence
  • Q3. Brief the different types of joins in SQL
  • Q4. Describe HTML, CSS, JavaScript and their relations

TCS Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in TCS Assistant System Engineer interview for freshers?
TCS interview process for freshers usually has 2-3 rounds. The most common rounds in the TCS interview process for freshers are Technical, Aptitude Test and Coding Test.
What are the top questions asked in TCS Assistant System Engineer interview for freshers?

Some of the top questions asked at the TCS Assistant System Engineer interview for freshers -

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  2. What are local variable and global variables? and their default values and prog...read more
  3. What is arraylist ? Advantage over generic array...read more
How long is the TCS Assistant System Engineer interview process?

The duration of TCS Assistant System Engineer interview process can vary, but typically it takes about less than 2 weeks to complete.

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TCS Assistant System Engineer Interview Process for Freshers

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  • Technical Round
  • HR Round - 1
  • HR Round - 2
  • HR Round - 3
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