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TCS Software Engineer Interview Questions, Process, and Tips

Updated 27 Feb 2025

Top TCS Software Engineer Interview Questions and Answers

  • Q1. Find the Duplicate Number Problem Statement Given an integer array 'ARR' of size 'N' containing numbers from 0 to (N - 2). Each number appears at least once, and there i ...read more
  • Q2. Find the Second Largest Element Given an array or list of integers 'ARR', identify the second largest element in 'ARR'. If a second largest element does not exist, retur ...read more
  • Q3. What is the reason that the Iterative Waterfall model was introduced?
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TCS Software Engineer Interview Experiences

451 interviews found

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

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Oops concepts and java 8 questions
Interview experience
2
Poor
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
4-6 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed in Mar 2024. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

The TCS National Qualifier Test (NQT) is an entry-level assessment for freshers seeking jobs at Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) and other partner companies. It tests candidates in three core areas: cognitive skills, IT programming, and subject-specific knowledge. The test includes sections on verbal ability, reasoning, numerical ability, and programming concepts. It is conducted both online and offline, and the score is valid for two years. Candidates can apply across multiple job roles using their NQT score.

Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. **Explain the difference between a stack and a queue. Can you write code to implement both using an array?**
  • Ans. 

    A stack is a Last In First Out (LIFO) data structure, while a queue is a First In First Out (FIFO) data structure.

    • Stack: elements are added and removed from the top of the stack. Example: function call stack.

    • Queue: elements are added at the rear and removed from the front of the queue. Example: waiting line at a store.

    • Code to implement stack using array: push elements to end, pop elements from end.

    • Code to implement que...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. **Describe a project you have worked on. What challenges did you face, and how did you resolve them?**
  • Ans. 

    Developed a mobile app for tracking fitness goals and progress.

    • Implemented user-friendly interface for easy data input and visualization

    • Faced challenges with integrating third-party APIs for fitness tracking devices

    • Resolved issues by thoroughly testing API connections and troubleshooting code

    • Collaborated with team members to brainstorm solutions and improve app functionality

  • Answered by AI

Skills evaluated in this interview

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

Moderate level questions were asked .total three sections

Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Self intro ,family background
  • Q2. Project, focused deep on project
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected
Round 1 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Tell me about urself
  • Q2. About background
Round 2 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Why do u want to join is
  • Q2. In how many days you can join

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - be confident

TCS interview questions for designations

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 (93)

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 (61)

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 (22)

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 (19)

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 (15)

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 (11)

 Software Development Engineer

 (9)

 System Software Engineer

 (3)

Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Feb 2024. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

2hours , 30 questions

Round 2 - Coding Test 

3 coding questions on java , python, java script

Round 3 - Technical 

(5 Questions)

  • Q1. About yourself, basic questions on programming languages,
  • Q2. Tell me about self
  • Q3. Why should hire you ?
  • Q4. Explain briefly major project and minor project
  • Q5. Write a program prime numbers
  • Ans. 

    Program to generate prime numbers

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

    • A prime number is a number greater than 1 that is only divisible by 1 and itself

    • Optimize by only checking divisibility up to the square root of the number

  • Answered by AI

Skills evaluated in this interview

Get interview-ready with Top TCS Interview Questions

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

(1 Question)

  • Q1. What is oops ?
  • Ans. 

    Object-oriented programming paradigm that focuses on objects and classes for code organization and reusability.

    • Encapsulation: Bundling data and methods that operate on the data into a single unit (object)

    • Inheritance: Ability of a class to inherit properties and behavior from another class

    • Polymorphism: Ability to present the same interface for different data types

    • Abstraction: Hiding the complex implementation details an

  • Answered by AI

Software Engineer Interview Questions & Answers

user image Nikhil Patil

posted on 28 May 2024

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

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Spring and Java Related Questions
  • Q2. Spring and Java Related Questions
Round 2 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. HR questions like why leaving your current org.
  • Q2. HR questions like why leaving your current org
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via campus placement at Gokaraju Rangaraju Institute of Engineering and Technology, Hyderabad and was interviewed in Jul 2024. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. The first round was technical and the asked 2 coding questions and questions on sql

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be through with your basics
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Feb 2024. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Coding and maths , reasoning,verbal ability

Round 2 - Technical 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Linked list,stack ,queue ,heap ,DBMS,oops,ml,block chain
  • Q2. DBMS,oops , networking
  • Q3. Operating system, knowledge about recent technologies
Round 3 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Introduction,hobbies ,interests
  • Q2. Why hardworking,team player or leader

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be confident
Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Apr 2024. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What is prpc . And how many years you worked as pega developer
  • Ans. 

    PRPC stands for Pega Rules Process Commander, a software platform for building and managing business applications.

    • PRPC is a platform used for developing and managing business applications.

    • It is commonly used in the field of BPM (Business Process Management) and CRM (Customer Relationship Management).

    • I have worked as a Pega developer for 3 years, specializing in PRPC development.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Pega rules process commander

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Good

Skills evaluated in this interview

TCS Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in TCS Software Engineer interview?
TCS interview process usually has 2-3 rounds. The most common rounds in the TCS interview process are Technical, Aptitude Test and Resume Shortlist.
How to prepare for TCS Software Engineer 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, SQL, Unix, Adc and C.
What are the top questions asked in TCS Software Engineer interview?

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

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  3. Explain the difference between ArrayList and LinkedList in Java. ArrayList is i...read more
How long is the TCS Software Engineer interview process?

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

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TCS Software Engineer Interview Process

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