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TCS Graduate Trainee Interview Questions, Process, and Tips

Updated 18 Jan 2025

Top TCS Graduate Trainee Interview Questions and Answers

  • Q1. Consonant Counting Problem Statement Given a string STR comprising uppercase and lowercase characters and spaces, your task is to count the number of consonants in the s ...read more
  • Q2. 1.what is cloud computing?? 2. How many types of clouds? 3. What is Virtualization? 4. Difference between Saas and Paas? 5. What are data types? 6. What is Artificial Int ...read more
  • Q3. We use multiple inheritance in C++. Does java supports it? If not then what java used instead of multiple inheritance?
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TCS Graduate Trainee Interview Experiences

56 interviews found

Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed before Feb 2023. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Tcs format as per givan in display

Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Tell me about your self
  • Q2. Html css some fild relate question

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be confident an you good to go.

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Dec 2021. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Hi,I am 2022 passout student and I have attempted my Tcs Aptitide test which is a bit difficult compared to other exams I have given
Arthematic round is difficult and reasoning and English are easy. You will get a mock test link a day before your main test so you will get to know about the pattern and the measures you have to take while giving the online test..
All the best

Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. There will be two interviews both TR and HR,Based on the panel you will have both TR and HR at once or you will have two different interviews My TR questions *oops concepts *C and java difference *Throw an...
  • Q2. HR interview questions These questions were more like based on my self introduction and few of them are common questions like are you willing to relocate,why TCS, what do you know about the company...

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - All the very best and be confident and try to be correct about your answers and also dont fake the skills on your resume even if you did make sure you are good at that by the time of interview if in case you don't know the answer then dont brag about it and tell them politely them that you dont have the answer that's all♥️

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Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Maths , English , reasonings and basics coding

Round 2 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Introduction, one on one basic coding question, question regarding ur degree
Round 3 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Introduction, salary discussion, documents verification

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Do what u love and join not to earn join to learn

Graduate Trainee Interview Questions & Answers

user image Saksham Mahendru

posted on 4 Mar 2022

I applied via Company Website

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Just focus on basic maths which is of high school level

Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What is the structure of C programming?
  • Ans. 

    C programming has a structured approach with functions, variables, and control structures.

    • C programs are divided into functions that perform specific tasks.

    • Variables are declared and defined within the functions.

    • Control structures like if-else, loops, and switch-case are used to control the flow of the program.

    • Functions can be called from other functions to reuse code.

    • C programs have a main() function that is the entry

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Answer this question in a very simple manner. Be short and precise.
Round 3 - HR 

(4 Questions)

  • Q1. What is your family background?
  • Q2. Why should we hire you?
  • Q3. What are your strengths and weaknesses?
  • Q4. Tell me about yourself.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Just keep calm and be confident. As I applied in the smart hiring process and it was very simple. All the best and go for it.

Skills evaluated in this interview

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Graduate Trainee Interview Questions & Answers

user image Swathi Yellamanchili

posted on 24 Dec 2021

I was interviewed in Nov 2021.

Interview Questionnaire 

2 Questions

  • Q1. Want to know my TCS interview experience?
  • Q2. Hi. I am Swathi. Let me share u my interview xperience with TCS.At 1st I've attended a tcs test after that I've got the mail that I'm shortlisted for interview. 10 days after that I've got another mail of ...

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - After receiving the mail u should go through the you tube and google and know abt interview questions and others experience, this will helps u in attending ur interview confidently.

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

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed before Sep 2022. There were 5 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
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Round 2 - Coding Test 

As we hired through science graduate hiring process they have taken a coding test after clearing this they did called for an interview.

Round 3 - Aptitude Test 

On the interview day they have taken an apptitude test on the interview location.

Round 4 - Technical 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Now after clearing the apptitude test it was time to write a code in front of the interviewer.
  • Q2. Write a code in c++ to find out the prime numbers.
  • Ans. 

    Code in C++ to find prime numbers

    • Use a loop to iterate through numbers and check if each number is prime

    • A prime number is only divisible by 1 and itself

    • Start checking from 2 onwards, as 0 and 1 are not prime numbers

    • Optimize by checking up to square root of the number

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Write a code in c++ with the help of array to perform sorting.
  • Ans. 

    Code in C++ using array to perform sorting of strings.

    • Use std::sort() function from algorithm library to sort the array of strings.

    • Define an array of strings, populate it with strings, and then call std::sort() to sort the array.

    • Example: std::string arr[] = {"banana", "apple", "cherry"}; std::sort(arr, arr+3);

  • Answered by AI
Round 5 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Normal discussion was happen related to education, personal life, future goals etc.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - While in front of interviewer be confident and deliver the things as much as you know. Don't show the fake experiences.

Skills evaluated in this interview

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

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed before Jun 2023. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Coding Test 

Basic questions regarding java

Round 2 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Small formality questions

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed in Sep 2021. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

TCS aptitude test is all about logical reasoning, basic mathematics and verbal reasoning. The difficulty level of this exam is medium. It contains total of 85 marks and the duration of the exam is 60 mins. So, this exam is mostly about time management.

Round 2 - Technical 

(4 Questions)

  • Q1. Which is your favorite subject according to your study?
  • Ans. As I am BCA student. My favourite subject is Java.
  • Answered Anonymously
  • Q2. How much you give yourself in java out of 10?
  • Ans. 

    I would rate myself 8 out of 10 in Java.

    • I have a strong understanding of core Java concepts such as OOP, data structures, and algorithms.

    • I have experience in developing Java applications using frameworks like Spring and Hibernate.

    • I have also worked on projects involving Java-based technologies like JSP, Servlets, and JDBC.

    • However, there is always room for improvement and I am constantly learning and exploring new featu...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Why java doesn't use pointer?
  • Ans. 

    Java doesn't use pointers for safety and security reasons.

    • Java uses references instead of pointers to avoid memory leaks and null pointer exceptions.

    • Pointers can be misused and cause security vulnerabilities.

    • Java's garbage collector manages memory automatically, reducing the need for pointers.

    • Java's object-oriented design allows for better encapsulation and abstraction without pointers.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. We use multiple inheritance in C++. Does java supports it? If not then what java used instead of multiple inheritance?
  • Ans. 

    Java does not support multiple inheritance. It uses interfaces to achieve similar functionality.

    • Java supports single inheritance, where a class can only inherit from one superclass.

    • To achieve multiple inheritance-like behavior, Java uses interfaces.

    • Interfaces allow a class to implement multiple interfaces, providing access to multiple sets of methods and constants.

    • Unlike classes, interfaces cannot be instantiated and c...

  • Answered by AI
Round 3 - HR 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
  • Q2. Will you be able to reallocate?
  • Q3. Will you be able to work in night shift?

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Prepare well for whatever you are applying. Prepare to cope up with the time management. Finish all your questions in aptitude exam. For interview be confident and prepare well according to your CV.

Skills evaluated in this interview

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

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed before Mar 2023. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Aptitude, communication, technical
Round 2 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. About your self, technical question

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - 1st round difficult, mostly wrong answer. 2nd round easy

I was interviewed in Aug 2021.

Round 1 - Coding Test 

(2 Questions)

Round duration - 120 minutes
Round difficulty - Medium

  • Q1. What are the CRUD operations in DBMS?
  • Ans. 

    CRUD operations in DBMS refer to Create, Read, Update, and Delete operations for managing data.

    • Create: Inserting new data into the database

    • Read: Retrieving existing data from the database

    • Update: Modifying existing data in the database

    • Delete: Removing data from the database

    • Examples: Creating a new user record, Reading a product's details, Updating a customer's address, Deleting an outdated entry

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What are the major types of operating systems?
  • Ans. 

    Major types of operating systems include Windows, macOS, Linux, and Unix.

    • Windows - developed by Microsoft, widely used in personal computers

    • macOS - developed by Apple, used in Mac computers

    • Linux - open-source OS popular in servers and embedded systems

    • Unix - older OS used in mainframes and servers

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - Video Call 

(1 Question)

Round duration - 30 minutes
Round difficulty - Easy

Firstly they ask normal question like
Tell me something about yourself.
Tell me about your projects and your contribution in the project.
Which language you like the most.

  • Q1. 

    Consonant Counting Problem Statement

    Given a string STR comprising uppercase and lowercase characters and spaces, your task is to count the number of consonants in the string.

    A consonant is defined as a...

  • Ans. 

    Count the number of consonants in a given string containing uppercase and lowercase characters and spaces.

    • Iterate through each character in the string and check if it is a consonant (not a vowel).

    • Keep a count of the consonants encountered while iterating through the string.

    • Return the total count of consonants at the end.

  • Answered by AI
Round 3 - HR 

(2 Questions)

Round duration - 20 minutes
Round difficulty - Easy

  • Q1. What are your hobbies?
  • Q2. Are you ready to relocate?

Interview Preparation Tips

Professional and academic backgroundI applied for the job as Graduate Trainee in New DelhiEligibility criteriaAtleast 60% marks throughout your academicsTata Consultancy Services (TCS) interview preparation:Topics to prepare for the interview - OOPS concepts in Java, Difference between this keyword and super keyword in Java, SQL CRUD queries, SQL normalisation and denormalization, Basic programs like find even odd numbers, factorial of a number, prime number, find GCD etc.Time required to prepare for the interview - 2-3 monthsInterview preparation tips for other job seekers

Tip 1 : Focus on the basics and core concepts don't try to cover everything because it will take a lot of effort and time. They generally ask only the basics to check your programming understandings.
Tip 2 : Practice basic programs like find even odd numbers, factorial of a number, prime number, find GCD etc.
Tip 3 : Give some mock interviews to your friends. It helps a lot.

Application resume tips for other job seekers

Tip 1 : Make it simple , don't use too many fancy words
Tip 2 : Don't lie in your resume , it can cause vary bad situation for you while interview rounds.
Tip 3 : try to add at least one project with proper description

Final outcome of the interviewSelected

Skills evaluated in this interview

TCS Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in TCS Graduate Trainee interview?
TCS interview process usually has 2-3 rounds. The most common rounds in the TCS interview process are Technical, Aptitude Test and HR.
What are the top questions asked in TCS Graduate Trainee interview?

Some of the top questions asked at the TCS Graduate Trainee interview -

  1. 1.what is cloud computing?? 2. How many types of clouds? 3. What is Virtualizat...read more
  2. We use multiple inheritance in C++. Does java supports it? If not then what jav...read more
  3. What is oops What is dbms Types of computer network Tell me about yourself Tell...read more
How long is the TCS Graduate Trainee interview process?

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

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TCS Graduate Trainee Interview Process

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