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Updated 25 Jan 2025

Top TCS Interview Questions and Answers

  • Q1. Tell about oops concepts What is inheritance? Is multiple inheritance possible in java? What is mutable in java? What is the function of malloc, calloc etc? Difference be ...read more
  • Q2. What is Java and how itis best language and what are the benefits of the language
  • Q3. What is a heap and what is base structure is used to build it?
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TCS Interview Experiences

31 interviews found

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I was interviewed before Jan 2024.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Java based aptitude question both multiple and one programing is there in that in test.

Round 2 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Tell me your self?
  • Ans. 

    I am a dedicated and motivated individual with a strong background in computer science and a passion for technology.

    • Graduated with a degree in Computer Science

    • Experience in programming languages such as Java, Python, and C++

    • Strong problem-solving skills

    • Worked on various projects including developing a mobile application for a local business

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Why you chose IT
  • Ans. 

    I chose IT because of my passion for problem-solving and technology.

    • Passion for problem-solving and technology

    • Interest in staying up-to-date with the latest advancements

    • Opportunities for growth and career advancement

    • Desire to work in a fast-paced and dynamic industry

  • Answered by AI
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Jul 2022. There were 4 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Keep your resume crisp and to the point. A recruiter looks at your resume for an average of 6 seconds, make sure to leave the best impression.
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Round 2 - Coding Test 

Coding test is Not so tough. There were aptitude questions, reasoning questions, programming questions and 2 codes.

Round 3 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. How to reverse a string
  • Ans. 

    To reverse a string, iterate through it in reverse order and append each character to a new string.

    • Create an empty string to store the reversed string

    • Iterate through the original string in reverse order

    • Append each character to the new string

    • Return the new string

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What is a foreign key
  • Ans. 

    A foreign key is a column or set of columns in a database table that refers to the primary key of another table.

    • It establishes a link between two tables in a relational database.

    • It ensures referential integrity between the tables.

    • It can be used to join tables in a query.

    • Example: CustomerID in Orders table refers to the CustomerID in Customers table.

  • Answered by AI
Round 4 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Some questions based on behavior and job location

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for TCS Associate Systems Engineer interview:
  • Python
  • DBMS
Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - It's better to have good knowledge on Python, Java and CS as well

Associate Systems Engineer Interview Questions Asked at Other Companies

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Q1. Given string/sentence need to be reversed and the vowels need to ... read more
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Q2. What is inheritance and what are their types? Explain them.
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Q3. What are polymorphism, abstraction, and encapsulation?
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Q4. From Java 1. What is class and object? 2. Describe OOPS concept 3 ... read more
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Q5. What are the types of clouds?

I applied via SAP portal and was interviewed in Aug 2022. There were 5 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Keep your resume crisp and to the point. A recruiter looks at your resume for an average of 6 seconds, make sure to leave the best impression.
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Round 2 - Aptitude Test 

Basic and advanced aptitude test

Round 3 - Coding Test 

2 programs. Difficulty level for code 1 is high and 2nd is easy

Round 4 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Technical interview base on SAP MM domain
Round 5 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Scenario Questions and other related Q

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Face interview with confidence and personal appearance will be appropriate while giving interview
Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed before Apr 2023. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Aptitude, verbal, articulation, situation based, coding questions

Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Based on technologies, projects, skills mentioned in resume
Round 3 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Basic HR interview questions

TCS interview questions for designations

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 (2)

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 (1)

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 (3)

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 (94)

 Associate Software Engineer Trainee

 (1)

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 (1)

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Apr 2022. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Coding Test 

DSA RELATED QUESTIONS from leetcode medium to hard level problem

Round 2 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Computer fundamental and new technology questions
  • Q2. Some standard DSA questions

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Ambitionbox provide good feedback of companies and good question asked in interview and assessment round
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed before Feb 2023. There were 4 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Numerical,logical and general

Round 2 - Coding Test 

Simple coding question.

Round 3 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Tell me about yourself
  • Q2. And basic question in C since I was from mechanical background
Round 4 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Just tell me about yourself and document verification.
Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed before Nov 2022. There were 4 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Keep your resume crisp and to the point. A recruiter looks at your resume for an average of 6 seconds, make sure to leave the best impression.
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Round 2 - Aptitude Test 

It consists of questions we need to get cutoff

Round 3 - Coding Test 

3 coding questions atleast one need to be answered perfectly

Round 4 - Technical 

(4 Questions)

  • Q1. Asked about technicals , Java language and python questions it went about 1 hour
  • Q2. What is Java and how itis best language and what are the benefits of the language
  • Ans. 

    Java is a high-level programming language known for its portability, security, and versatility.

    • Java is platform-independent, meaning it can run on any device with a Java Virtual Machine (JVM).

    • It is known for its strong security features, such as automatic memory management and built-in exception handling.

    • Java is versatile, with a wide range of applications including web development, mobile apps, and enterprise software...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Explain about inheritance?
  • Ans. 

    Inheritance is a concept in object-oriented programming where a class can inherit attributes and methods from another class.

    • Allows a class to inherit attributes and methods from another class

    • Promotes code reusability and reduces redundancy

    • Creates a parent-child relationship between classes

    • Derived class can access all public and protected members of the base class

    • Example: Class 'Car' can inherit from class 'Vehicle'

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. Explain about method overloading?
  • Ans. 

    Method overloading is when multiple methods in a class have the same name but different parameters.

    • Allows a class to have multiple methods with the same name but different parameters

    • Parameters can differ in number, type, or order

    • Compile-time polymorphism

    • Example: void print(int a), void print(int a, int b)

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be confident
Be precise
If you dont no answer said no formally
Don't worry

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed before Sep 2022. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

I applied through NQT. Apti Test+2 coding qs.

Round 2 - One-on-one 

(5 Questions)

  • Q1. Basic question regarding project, college exp, Java 8 feature, set vs map, OOPS!
  • Q2. Explain Java 8 Feature
  • Ans. 

    Java 8 introduced several new features including lambda expressions, functional interfaces, streams, and default methods.

    • Lambda expressions allow you to pass functionality as an argument to a method.

    • Functional interfaces have a single abstract method and can be used with lambda expressions.

    • Streams provide a way to work with sequences of elements efficiently.

    • Default methods allow interfaces to have method implementation...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Explain diff -- Set vs Map
  • Ans. 

    Set and Map are both data structures in Java, but Set stores unique elements while Map stores key-value pairs.

    • Set does not allow duplicate elements, while Map allows duplicate values but not duplicate keys.

    • In Set, elements are stored in an unordered manner, while in Map, key-value pairs are stored.

    • Example: Set set = new HashSet<>(); Map map = new HashMap<>();

Answered by AI
  • Q4. OOPs full concept--all 4 points, class, obj
  • Q5. Describe the project in 5 min
  • Ans. 

    Developed a web-based inventory management system for a retail company

    • Used Java and Spring framework for backend development

    • Implemented responsive design using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript for frontend

    • Integrated with third-party APIs for payment processing and order tracking

  • Answered by AI

    Interview Preparation Tips

    Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - I appeared for Java. I was asked from Java 8 & OOPS

    Skills evaluated in this interview

    Interview experience
    3
    Average
    Difficulty level
    Easy
    Process Duration
    Less than 2 weeks
    Result
    Selected Selected

    I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed before Mar 2023. There were 3 interview rounds.

    Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

    Online proctored aptitude test

    Round 2 - Technical 

    (1 Question)

    • Q1. Questions on DSA, OOP terminologies, etc
    Round 3 - HR 

    (1 Question)

    • Q1. Situational questions based on the discussion

    Interview Preparation Tips

    Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be yourself and answer confidently
    Interview experience
    4
    Good
    Difficulty level
    Moderate
    Process Duration
    -
    Result
    Selected Selected

    I was interviewed before May 2023.

    Round 1 - Technical 

    (1 Question)

    • Q1. Write query to find leap year
    • Ans. 

      Query to find leap year in SQL

      • Use modulo operator (%) to check if year is divisible by 4

      • If year is divisible by 100, also check if it is divisible by 400

      • Return years that meet both conditions as leap years

    • Answered by AI

    Skills evaluated in this interview

    TCS Interview FAQs

    How many rounds are there in TCS Associate Systems Engineer job interview?
    TCS interview process usually has 3-4 rounds. The most common rounds in the TCS interview process are Aptitude Test, Technical and Coding Test.
    What are the top questions asked in TCS Associate Systems Engineer interview for job?

    Some of the top questions asked at the TCS Associate Systems Engineer interview for job -

    1. Tell about oops concepts What is inheritance? Is multiple inheritance possible...read more
    2. What is Java and how itis best language and what are the benefits of the langua...read more
    3. What is a heap and what is base structure is used to build ...read more
    How long is the TCS Associate Systems Engineer interview process?

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

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