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Updated 10 Apr 2025

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System Engineer Interview Questions & Answers

user image Ram Narayana Reddy Seerapu

posted on 26 Sep 2024

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

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

Round 1 - Technical 

(4 Questions)

  • Q1. Questions on OOPs
  • Q2. Which language do you prefer
  • Ans. 

    I prefer using Python for its versatility and readability.

    • Python is my preferred language for its simplicity and readability

    • I have experience with Python libraries like NumPy and Pandas for data analysis

    • Python is widely used in automation and scripting tasks

    • I also have experience with languages like Java and C++ for system programming

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. String reversal without out using any method
  • Ans. 

    Reverse a string without using any built-in methods

    • Create a new array to store the reversed string

    • Iterate through the original string from end to start and add each character to the new array

    • Join the characters in the new array to form the reversed string

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. Factorial, palindrome num
Round 2 - HR 

(5 Questions)

  • Q1. Questions on my resume
  • Q2. Self introduction
  • Q3. Why did you choose TCS
  • Ans. 

    I chose TCS because of its global presence, reputation for innovation, and opportunities for career growth.

    • Global presence with offices in multiple countries

    • Reputation for innovation in technology solutions

    • Opportunities for career growth and development

    • Positive reviews from current and former employees

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. Some scenario based corporate related questions
  • Q5. Any questions for me

System Engineer Interview Questions & Answers

user image sravanthi chinnu

posted on 18 Nov 2024

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

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed before Nov 2023. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Sceniario based question
  • Q2. Questions on pandas library

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - prepare sceniario based questuions

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System Engineer Interview Questions & Answers

user image sattisetti Vijaya Kumar

posted on 10 Mar 2025

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

I appeared for an interview before Mar 2024.

Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Regarding technical questions
Round 2 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Related to work experience and company policies

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Oct 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 

Mostly train speed distance , time and work , probabilty

Round 3 - Coding Test 

Python is the lanhuage which i prefferd and questuons are oreetty easy

Round 4 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What is oop? what is difference between python and c programming? write a program on reverse a string?
  • Ans. 

    OOP stands for Object-Oriented Programming. Python and C differ in syntax, memory management, and application areas. A program to reverse a string can be written using loops or slicing.

    • OOP is a programming paradigm that focuses on objects and their interactions.

    • Python is a high-level language with dynamic typing and automatic memory management, while C is a low-level language with static typing and manual memory manage...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What is differne betwwen if else and while loop
  • Ans. 

    if-else is a conditional statement while while loop is a repetitive statement.

    • if-else statement is used to execute a block of code based on a condition

    • while loop is used to execute a block of code repeatedly as long as a condition is true

    • if-else statement is used for decision making while while loop is used for iteration

    • if-else statement can have multiple conditions while while loop has only one condition

    • Example: if(ag...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - study then basics and coding relted stuffs. dont want to go to deep

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

I applied via Recruitment Consulltant and was interviewed before Jun 2023. There were 4 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Basic SW n hw questions

Round 2 - Technical 

(4 Questions)

  • Q1. Technical and practical questions asked
  • Q2. Write a query to join two db tables
  • Ans. 

    Query to join two database tables

    • Use the JOIN keyword in SQL to combine rows from two tables based on a related column

    • Specify the columns to be joined on using the ON keyword

    • Common types of joins include INNER JOIN, LEFT JOIN, and RIGHT JOIN

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. How to install os on server
  • Ans. 

    To install an OS on a server, you need to boot from the installation media and follow the on-screen instructions.

    • Insert the installation media (such as a USB drive or DVD) into the server

    • Boot the server from the installation media

    • Follow the on-screen instructions to select the OS version, partition the disk, and complete the installation process

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. Java Oops concepts
Round 3 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Team work related questions
  • Q2. Communication test
Round 4 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Salary discussion
  • Ans. Nothing much they already had a threshold and it was a take it or leave it situation
  • Answered Anonymously

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Join tcs as a fresher to learn or after gaining enough experience, get a good package and retire here.

Skills evaluated in this interview

Get interview-ready with Top TCS Interview Questions

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

I appeared for an interview before Apr 2024, where I was asked the following questions.

  • Q1. Joins, what Java is Platform Independent, Method overloading vs Method overriding,
  • Q2. Why Java is Object Oriented language, Inheritance
  • Ans. 

    Java is an Object-Oriented language that uses concepts like inheritance to promote code reusability and modularity.

    • Encapsulation: Java allows bundling of data and methods, e.g., using classes to hide implementation details.

    • Inheritance: Enables a new class to inherit properties and methods from an existing class, e.g., class Dog extends Animal.

    • Polymorphism: Allows methods to do different things based on the object it is...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Why pointers is not used in Java,
  • Ans. 

    Java does not use pointers to enhance security and simplify memory management, relying instead on references.

    • Java uses references instead of pointers, which are safer and prevent direct memory access.

    • Pointers can lead to complex memory management issues like dangling pointers; Java avoids this.

    • Java's garbage collection automatically manages memory, reducing the need for manual pointer management.

    • Using references in Jav...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - It is advisable to not join TCS for the first time; instead, consider working elsewhere before joining for greater stability.
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.
View all tips
Round 2 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Technical round 1. Introduction 2. Interests 3. Python use in latest technologies 4. Machine learning and it's algorithms 5. Types of data 6. Classification Regression
  • Q2. Maneger round 1. Greatest achievement of your life 2. About your family
Round 3 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. 1. For Location and shift 2. For Documentation

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Always be confident with happy face , wear formal dress and act like a professional.
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
-

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Mar 2023. There were 3 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.
View all tips
Round 2 - Coding Test 

DSA, Apt, Coding , Hackerrank

Round 3 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. OOPS , SQL questions
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
-

I appeared for an interview in Jun 2022.

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.
View all tips
Round 2 - Aptitude Test 

Apti round was not very tough we can say average questions were there, Don't worry if your aptitude is not good, take a pen and paper & think in which topic u r weak just practice those questions, including previous year try to solve as much as questions you can

Round 3 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Just be honest with your technical knowledge Try to showcase your knowledge try explain in simple words !! No need of Fancy English !!
  • Q2. There are some basic HR questions I would like to share with you just practice those questions I would recommend practice these with your friends 1) Where do you see yourself in next five year? Ans: (My p...
Round 4 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Focus on your communication skills and try to practice google searched HR questions

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - 1) focus on your goal
2) Don't undertimate the power of yourself
3) Practice on paper not in mind
4) Do communication practice with anyone
5) Take be shy to take knowledge from ( junior, senior , from any person )
Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Recruitment Consulltant and was interviewed before Jul 2023. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Technical 

(4 Questions)

  • Q1. Please introduce yourself
  • Ans. 

    I am a highly skilled System Engineer with experience in designing, implementing, and maintaining complex IT systems.

    • I have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

    • I have 5+ years of experience working with various operating systems such as Windows, Linux, and Unix

    • I am proficient in programming languages like Python, Java, and C++

    • I have experience in network configuration, troubleshooting, and security

    • I have worked on p...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What are the DML commands you have used
  • Ans. 

    DML commands I have used include INSERT, UPDATE, DELETE in SQL databases.

    • INSERT: Used to add new records to a table

    • UPDATE: Used to modify existing records in a table

    • DELETE: Used to remove records from a table

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. What are stored procedures
  • Ans. 

    Stored procedures are precompiled SQL queries stored in a database for reuse.

    • Stored procedures are used to perform a specific task or set of tasks in a database.

    • They can accept input parameters and return results.

    • Stored procedures can improve performance by reducing network traffic and optimizing query execution.

    • Examples include procedures for inserting, updating, or deleting data in a database.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. What are functions
  • Ans. 

    Functions are blocks of code that perform a specific task and can be called multiple times within a program.

    • Functions help in organizing code by breaking it into smaller, manageable parts.

    • They improve code reusability by allowing the same block of code to be used in multiple places.

    • Functions can take input parameters and return output values.

    • Examples: summing two numbers, finding the maximum value in an array, printing

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. What is your salary expectations
  • Ans. 

    My salary expectations are based on my experience, skills, and the market rate for the position.

    • Research the average salary range for System Engineers in the specific location and industry

    • Consider your level of experience and expertise in the field

    • Factor in any additional benefits or perks offered by the company

    • Be prepared to negotiate based on the job responsibilities and requirements

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - If you joining as a BA. Be prepared for atleast 5 rounds of same technical round

Skills evaluated in this interview

TCS Interview FAQs

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

Some of the top questions asked at the TCS System Engineer interview for freshers -

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How long is the TCS System Engineer interview process?

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

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TCS Interview Process

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  • Technical Round - 1
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  • HR Round
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