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TCS Software Developer Interview Questions, Process, and Tips

Updated 2 Apr 2025

Top TCS Software Developer Interview Questions and Answers

  • Q1. Palindromic Numbers Finder Given an integer 'N', your task is to identify all palindromic numbers from 1 to 'N'. These are numbers that read the same way forwards and ba ...read more
  • Q2. Strings of Numbers Problem Statement You are given two integers 'N' and 'K'. Consider a set 'X' of all possible strings of 'N' number of digits where all strings only co ...read more
  • Q3. Maximum Vehicle Registrations Problem Bob, the mayor of a state, seeks to determine the maximum number of vehicles that can be uniquely registered. Each vehicle's regist ...read more
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TCS Software Developer Interview Experiences

508 interviews found

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

(1 Question)

  • Q1. What is abstraction
Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. What is abstraction
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Basic aptitude questions

Round 2 - Coding Test 

Basic programming problems

Round 3 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What are python Libraries!
  • Ans. 

    Python libraries are pre-written code modules that provide a wide range of functionalities to simplify and speed up development.

    • Python libraries are collections of functions and methods that can be imported and used in your code.

    • They help developers avoid reinventing the wheel by providing ready-made solutions for common tasks.

    • Examples of popular Python libraries include NumPy for numerical computing, Pandas for data m...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What are types of variables in python?
  • Ans. 

    Types of variables in Python include integers, floats, strings, lists, tuples, dictionaries, and booleans.

    • Integers: whole numbers without decimal points (e.g. 5, -3)

    • Floats: numbers with decimal points (e.g. 3.14, -0.5)

    • Strings: sequences of characters enclosed in quotes (e.g. 'hello', '123')

    • Lists: ordered collections of items enclosed in square brackets (e.g. [1, 'apple', True])

    • Tuples: ordered collections of items enclo...

  • Answered by AI

Skills evaluated in this interview

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Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
4-6 weeks
Result
No response

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed in Jun 2024. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Aptitude plus coding with 2 easy level coding questions which you can attempt in any language

Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. The most grinding part of this round was they were asking questions from literally anywhere devops,cloud,iot and nits & grits of your resume.
Round 3 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. HR round was the mandatory one so it went for about 5-6-minutes and was pretty good
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Basic C++ questions
  • Q2. Palindrome number
Round 2 - Coding Test 

More C++ questions about oops, and examples

Round 3 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Behaviorual questions
  • Q2. Relocation related

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Software Developer Interview Questions & Answers

user image Jyothi Anand kantimahanthy

posted on 19 Jul 2024

Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-

I applied via Campus Placement

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Verbal and reasoning and aptitude

Round 2 - Coding Test 

2 easy coding questions

Round 3 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Explain your project
  • Q2. Are u available for rotational shifts
  • Ans. 

    Yes, I am available for rotational shifts.

    • I am flexible with my work schedule and can accommodate rotational shifts.

    • I understand the importance of being available during different times to support the team.

    • I have previous experience working in rotational shifts and have no issues with it.

  • Answered by AI

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Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Don't worry much easy job any one can crack with basic prep

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Software Developer Interview Questions & Answers

user image pagolu poojitha

posted on 5 Jul 2024

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

Tcs NQT exam with aptitude and 2 coding questions

Round 2 - Coding Test 

2 coding questions one easy and other medium level

Round 3 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Python program to find the count of a letter in a sentence
  • Ans. 

    Python program to find the count of a letter in a sentence

    • Use the count() method on the string to find the number of occurrences of a specific letter

    • Convert the sentence to lowercase to make the search case-insensitive

    • Handle both uppercase and lowercase versions of the letter to get an accurate count

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Compile using system
  • Ans. 

    Compiling using system involves using the system's built-in compiler to convert source code into executable code.

    • Use the system's compiler to convert source code into executable code

    • Can be done through command line or IDE settings

    • Example: Using 'gcc' compiler on Linux to compile a C program

  • Answered by AI
Round 4 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Family background
  • Q2. Relocation for job purpose

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Prepare your resume well

Skills evaluated in this interview

Software Developer Interview Questions & Answers

user image Manish Singh

posted on 25 Mar 2025

Interview experience
2
Poor
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
4-6 weeks
Result
No response

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

  • Q1. What is servicenow
  • Ans. 

    ServiceNow is a cloud-based platform that automates IT service management and business processes.

    • Provides IT service management (ITSM) solutions to streamline IT operations.

    • Offers modules for incident management, problem management, and change management.

    • Facilitates workflow automation across various business functions, not just IT.

    • Integrates with other tools and platforms, enhancing overall productivity.

    • Utilizes a use...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What is module
  • Ans. 

    A module is a self-contained unit of code that encapsulates functionality, promoting reusability and organization in software development.

    • Modules can contain functions, classes, and variables.

    • They help in organizing code into manageable sections, e.g., a 'math' module for mathematical operations.

    • In Python, a module is a .py file that can be imported using 'import' statement.

    • JavaScript uses modules (ES6) to encapsulate ...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. What is the execution order of ACLs?
  • Ans. 

    ACLs (Access Control Lists) are evaluated in a specific order to determine access permissions for resources.

    • ACLs are processed in a top-down manner, meaning the first matching rule is applied.

    • Explicit Deny rules take precedence over Allow rules, meaning if a user is denied access, they cannot access the resource, regardless of Allow rules.

    • If no rules match, the default behavior (usually Deny) is applied.

    • Example: If an ...

  • Answered by AI
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Easy
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. Tell me about yourself.
  • Q2. What are your hobbies?
  • Ans. 

    I enjoy coding personal projects, hiking, and reading tech blogs to stay updated with industry trends.

    • Coding personal projects: I build small applications to explore new technologies.

    • Hiking: I love exploring nature trails and challenging myself with new hikes.

    • Reading tech blogs: I follow blogs like TechCrunch and Medium to learn about industry trends.

  • Answered by AI

Software Developer Interview Questions & Answers

user image Aishwarya Nair

posted on 3 Jan 2025

Interview experience
1
Bad
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

The question were difficult

Round 2 - Coding Test 

The round was difficult

Round 3 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Tell me about yourself
  • Ans. 

    I am a passionate software developer with experience in building web applications using various technologies.

    • Experienced in developing web applications using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and frameworks like React and Angular

    • Proficient in backend development with Node.js and databases like MongoDB and MySQL

    • Familiar with version control systems like Git and deployment tools like Heroku

    • Strong problem-solving skills and ability

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Where do you live
  • Ans. 

    I live in a cozy apartment in downtown Seattle.

    • Located in downtown Seattle

    • Cozy apartment

    • Close to restaurants and shops

  • Answered by AI
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Core java concepts like how thread, spring boot
  • Q2. I coding question
Round 2 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Hiring manger round asked about read to come office daily

TCS Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in TCS Software Developer interview?
TCS interview process usually has 2-3 rounds. The most common rounds in the TCS interview process are Technical, Aptitude Test and HR.
How to prepare for TCS Software 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, C#, Spring Boot, ASP.Net and Software Development.
What are the top questions asked in TCS Software Developer interview?

Some of the top questions asked at the TCS Software Developer interview -

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  3. What is list,tuple? What is shallow copy? Name some libraries in python. What i...read more
How long is the TCS Software Developer interview process?

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

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TCS Software Developer Interview Process

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  • HR Round - 1
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