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TCS Backend Java Developer Interview Questions and Answers

Updated 4 May 2025

TCS Backend Java Developer Interview Experiences

3 interviews found

Interview experience
1
Bad
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
No response

I appeared for an interview in Jul 2024.

Round 1 - Technical 

(5 Questions)

  • Q1. What is idempotent term in patch and put?
  • Ans. 

    Idempotent term in patch and put means that multiple identical requests have the same effect as a single request.

    • Idempotent means that the result of a successful request is the same regardless of how many times it is repeated.

    • In PATCH and PUT requests, idempotent means that sending the same request multiple times will not have any additional side effects.

    • For example, if a PATCH request updates a resource with specific ...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Java memory types and which object stores where?
  • Ans. 

    Java memory types and where objects are stored

    • Java memory consists of stack and heap

    • Primitive data types are stored in stack

    • Objects and arrays are stored in heap

    • References to objects are stored in stack

    • Example: int num = 5; // num is stored in stack, value 5 is stored in stack

    • Example: String str = new String(); // str reference is stored in stack, actual String object is stored in heap

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  • Q3. Hash map store unique name?
  • Ans. 

    Yes, hash map stores unique keys.

    • Hash map in Java does not allow duplicate keys. If you try to insert a duplicate key, it will replace the existing value with the new one.

    • However, hash map allows duplicate values.

    • Example: HashMap<String, Integer> map = new HashMap<>(); map.put("John", 25); map.put("Jane", 30); map.put("John", 35); // 'John' key will now have value 35.

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  • Q4. Hashmap java 7 and java 8 difference?
  • Ans. 

    Java 8 introduced new methods for HashMap such as forEach, compute, merge, etc.

    • Java 8 introduced new methods like forEach, compute, merge for HashMap operations

    • Java 8 allows using lambda expressions for iterating over HashMap entries

    • Java 8 introduced default methods in Map interface for HashMap

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  • Q5. Can we create static method or variable inside static main()
  • Ans. 

    No, static methods or variables cannot be created inside static main() method.

    • Static methods or variables cannot be created inside another static method.

    • Static methods or variables can only be created at the class level, outside of any method.

    • Example: public class MyClass { static int myVariable = 10; }

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Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Interviewer was unprofessional behavior, they don't know even what to ask from experience person.
They have their own answer, they don't accept your answer even though if it is correct.
5 years experienced person they ask just java basic, not springboot, no Microservices, no any advanced questions.

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
No response
  • Q1. Springboot questions
  • Q2. Rest controller and spring security basic questions
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed before Mar 2022. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Basic aptitude question, you can follow Study Smart Youtube channel. Some question you will get same

Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Depends what language you have written in your resume. For Java you will definately asked oops concept
  • Q2. OOPs concept, with some real life examples. Basic programming like the Fibonacci series, reverse a string such like question
Round 3 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Intro, Simple puzzle type question. about family and yourself.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be confident, Prepare aptitude, and focus english part.

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Interview Questionnaire 

3 Questions

  • Q1. Mathematical ,verbal, logical, puzzles, pseudo code
  • Q2. Verbal
  • Q3. Logical

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Help me for infosys apptitude test interview

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Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Based on programming

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed before May 2021. There were 4 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
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Round 2 - Aptitude Test 

VERBAL QUANT DI/LR and Picture based test

Round 3 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Write a fibonaci series in c++ or C?
  • Ans. 

    Fibonacci series can be easily implemented using loops in C++ or C.

    • Declare variables for first two numbers of the series

    • Use a loop to calculate and print the next number in the series

    • Repeat the loop until desired number of terms are printed

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Round 4 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Informed about the policies and made us sign a document

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Just be calm and composed while answering the questions.

Skills evaluated in this interview

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Mar 2021. There was 1 interview round.

Interview Questionnaire 

4 Questions

  • Q1. Yourself
  • Q2. How do you feel about working nights and weekends?
  • Ans. 

    I am open to working nights and weekends if it aligns with project needs and team goals, ensuring productivity and collaboration.

    • Flexibility: I understand that software development can require off-hours work, especially during critical project phases.

    • Team Collaboration: Working nights or weekends can enhance communication with team members in different time zones.

    • Project Deadlines: I am willing to put in extra hours to...

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  • Q3. I will try to complete my tasks within weekdays effectively and efficiently to avoid weekand night work.
  • Q4. What is the difference b/w confidence and over confidence?

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Tech mahendra company is a very efficent work hard and if you have a growth of employees skills and sincearly work hard
Are these interview questions helpful?

I applied via LinkedIn and was interviewed in Apr 2021. There were 4 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

2 Questions

  • Q1. What is data structures
  • Ans. 

    Data structures are ways of organizing and storing data in a computer so that it can be accessed and used efficiently.

    • Data structures are used to manage and manipulate data.

    • They can be implemented using arrays, linked lists, trees, graphs, and other methods.

    • Examples include stacks, queues, hash tables, and binary search trees.

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  • Q2. Why database
  • Ans. 

    Databases are essential for storing and managing large amounts of data efficiently.

    • Databases allow for easy organization and retrieval of data

    • They provide data security and integrity

    • Databases enable scalability and performance optimization

    • Examples include MySQL, Oracle, MongoDB, and SQL Server

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Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Good,and bit advanced for student point of view

Skills evaluated in this interview

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed before May 2021. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Java Collection, OOPS, Seralization
Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Java OOPS, Collection, threading, SQL
Round 3 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Nothing specific, Salary Negotiations.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - overall good experience and process was quick

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Basic questions

TCS Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in TCS Backend Java Developer interview?
TCS interview process usually has 2-3 rounds. The most common rounds in the TCS interview process are Technical, Resume Shortlist and Aptitude Test.
How to prepare for TCS Backend Java Developer interview?
Go through your CV in detail and study all the technologies mentioned in your CV. Prepare at least two technologies or languages in depth if you are appearing for a technical interview at TCS. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at TCS expect are Java, Microservices, Spring Boot, Digital Marketing and Docker.
What are the top questions asked in TCS Backend Java Developer interview?

Some of the top questions asked at the TCS Backend Java Developer interview -

  1. Can we create static method or variable inside static mai...read more
  2. What is idempotent term in patch and p...read more
  3. Java memory types and which object stores whe...read more

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Overall Interview Experience Rating

3.3/5

based on 4 interview experiences

Difficulty level

Easy 33%
Moderate 67%

Duration

Less than 2 weeks 100%
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3.5

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