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Updated 6 Mar 2025

Top TCS Interview Questions and Answers

  • Q1. Election Winner Determination In an ongoing election between two candidates A and B, there is a queue of voters that includes supporters of A, supporters of B, and neutr ...read more
  • Q2. Mirror String Problem Statement Given a string S containing only uppercase English characters, determine if S is identical to its reflection in the mirror. Example: Inpu ...read more
  • Q3. Twin Pairs Problem Statement Given an array A of size N , find the number of twin pairs in the array. A twin pair is defined as a pair of indices x and y such that x and ...read more
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TCS Interview Experiences

150 interviews found

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
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

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

I was interviewed 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
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I was interviewed before Feb 2024.

Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. View, procedures,functions,trigger,dml,ddl,spring boot, collections,aws

TCS interview questions for designations

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 (380)

 System Engineer Hardware

 (68)

 System Software Engineer

 (3)

 System Engineer Analyst

 (2)

 Junior System Engineer

 (2)

 Linux System Engineer

 (1)

 System Administrator

 (30)

 System Analyst

 (12)

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

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

Round 1 - Technical 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Diff b/w protractor and selenium
  • Ans. 

    Protractor is a testing framework specifically for Angular applications, while Selenium is a general-purpose testing tool for web applications.

    • Protractor is built on top of WebDriverJS and is designed to test Angular applications.

    • Selenium is a standalone testing tool that supports multiple programming languages and browsers.

    • Protractor has built-in support for Angular-specific locator strategies like ng-model, ng-bindin...

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

    module.exports is a special object in Node.js that allows you to export functions, objects, or primitive values from a module.

    • Used to export functions, objects, or primitive values from a module

    • Can be assigned directly to a function, object, or value to be exported

    • Commonly used in Node.js to create reusable modules

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. What is page object model
  • Ans. 

    Page Object Model is a design pattern used in test automation to create an object repository for web elements on a web page.

    • It helps in creating reusable and maintainable code for automated tests.

    • Each web page is represented as a class, and the elements on the page are defined as variables within the class.

    • Methods are created to perform actions on these elements, making the tests more readable and easier to maintain.

    • Pa...

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Why you want to join TCS
  • Ans. 

    I want to join TCS because of its reputation for innovation and global presence.

    • TCS is known for its cutting-edge technology solutions

    • Opportunity to work on diverse projects with global clients

    • Career growth and development opportunities

    • Positive work culture and employee benefits

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for TCS System Engineer interview:
  • Protractor
  • Selenium

Skills evaluated in this interview

Get interview-ready with Top TCS Interview Questions

I applied via LinkedIn and was interviewed in Jun 2022. There were 2 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 - Technical 

(5 Questions)

  • Q1. It was a good experience
  • Q2. 1. Find if a number belongs to a Fibonacci series
  • Ans. 

    Check if a number belongs to Fibonacci series

    • Check if the given number is a perfect square

    • If yes, check if 5*n^2 + 4 or 5*n^2 - 4 is a perfect square

    • If yes, then the number belongs to Fibonacci series

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. 2. What are decorators in Python
  • Ans. 

    Decorators are functions that modify the behavior of other functions without changing their source code.

    • Decorators are denoted by the '@' symbol followed by the decorator function name

    • They can be used to add functionality to a function, such as logging or timing

    • They can also be used to modify the behavior of a function, such as adding caching or authentication

    • Decorators can be stacked on top of each other to apply mult...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. 3. Find the sum of all numbers from a list except self
  • Ans. 

    Sum all numbers in a list except self

    • Iterate through the list and add all numbers except the current one

    • Use a loop or built-in functions like sum() and list comprehension

  • Answered by AI
  • Q5. 4. Design url shortner
  • Ans. 

    A URL shortener is a tool that takes a long URL and creates a shorter, more manageable link.

    • Generate a unique short code for each long URL

    • Store the short code and long URL in a database

    • Redirect users to the long URL when they visit the short URL

    • Track clicks and provide analytics for each short URL

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Check questions and topics from GeeksForGeeks and leetcode

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed before Oct 2023. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

The question was very tricky.

Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Asked about language
Round 3 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Asked about personal information
Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I was interviewed before Mar 2024.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Aptitude questions easy level

Round 2 - Coding Test 

Basic dsa coding questions

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

There were three sections ,Quantitative aptitude, Reasoning and English. In quant they asked about number system, profit and loss, time and work, statistics. In reasoning both verbal and non verbal questions they asked. They set timer for each questions

Round 2 - Coding Test 

There were two questions.

Round 3 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. What is operating system? Difference between compiler and interpretor? One byte is how many bit? What is Machine language? What is the function of assembler ? What are the different types of operating syst...
  • Ans. 

    Operating system is a software that manages computer hardware and software resources.

    • Compiler translates high-level language code to machine code while interpreter executes code line by line.

    • One byte is equal to 8 bits.

    • Machine language is a low-level programming language consisting of binary code.

    • Assembler converts assembly language code to machine code.

    • Types of operating system include Windows, macOS, Linux, and Unix.

    • ...

  • Answered by AI
Round 4 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Tell me something about yourself ? why do you want to join our company? Why do you want to switch your career to IT? where do you want to see yourself in 5years? Why should we hire you ?

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Practice aptitude and reasoning questions and try to read newspaper for covering English portion. You will surely make it ..All the best for your upcoming future 😊

Skills evaluated in this interview

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

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed before Sep 2023. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Coding Test 

I was applied thorough TCS NQT and get qualified for Super ninja interview and got selected.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Just keep revision of Basic DSA and or Java/Python language handy.

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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5 Interview rounds

  • Aptitude Test Round
  • Technical Round - 1
  • Technical Round - 2
  • HR Round
  • Personal Interview1 Round
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