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Updated 6 Mar 2025

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  • 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. 1. Explain about ur tech stacks? 2. What is Class loader? 3. What is Auto Configuration? 4. What is an object? 5. How to handle exceptions in spring? 6. Intermediate vs t ...read more
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user image Varsharani Javalkote

posted on 21 Jan 2025

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected
Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Question asked based on previous work experience
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I was interviewed in May 2024.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

TCS NQT off-campus(aptitude+ 2 coding questions)

Round 2 - Technical 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Write a basic program for controlling the Temperature inside a car. Print turn on if the temperature is above a certain limit and print turn off when temperature is below a certain limit.
  • Ans. 

    A basic program to control car temperature by turning on/off based on set limits.

    • Create a variable to store current temperature

    • Set a limit for turning on the temperature control

    • Set a limit for turning off the temperature control

    • Use conditional statements to check if temperature is above or below the limits

    • Print 'Turn on' if temperature is above the limit, 'Turn off' if below

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What is docker and it's used(mentioned in resume)
  • Ans. 

    Docker is a platform for developing, shipping, and running applications in containers.

    • Docker allows applications to be packaged with all dependencies into a container for easy deployment.

    • Containers are lightweight, portable, and isolated environments that run on a shared operating system.

    • Docker simplifies the process of managing and scaling applications across different environments.

    • Examples: Running a web server, data...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Different types of cloud services
  • Ans. 

    Different types of cloud services include IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS.

    • Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) - provides virtualized computing resources over the internet.

    • Platform as a Service (PaaS) - offers a platform allowing customers to develop, run, and manage applications without the complexity of building and maintaining the infrastructure.

    • Software as a Service (SaaS) - delivers software applications over the internet on a...

  • Answered by AI
Round 3 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Why did you choose tcs?
  • Ans. 

    I chose TCS because of its reputation for providing excellent training, career growth opportunities, and a diverse range of projects.

    • Reputation for providing excellent training

    • Career growth opportunities

    • Diverse range of projects

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Are you willing to work in different shifts?

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Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
No response

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Nov 2024. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

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Round 2 - Coding Test 

Tree heaps are the primary focus in this type of interview.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Do your est and stay focused on your goal.
Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
4-6 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Walk-in and was interviewed in Jun 2024. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. About XML publisher report
  • Q2. APIs used for customer creation
Round 2 - Behavioral 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Inbound & Outbound Interface

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System Engineer Interview Questions & Answers

user image DHANASEKER GOPALCHETTY

posted on 23 Sep 2024

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

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Self Intro and basics from python
  • Q2. Questions from field of study

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

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Jul 2024. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Questions asked about basic C programmins
  • Q2. Final year project and its functionalty
  • Ans. 

    Developed a smart irrigation system using IoT technology.

    • Implemented sensors to monitor soil moisture levels

    • Utilized a microcontroller to control water flow to plants

    • Developed a mobile app for users to remotely monitor and adjust irrigation settings

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Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - stick to the basics
Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

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

Round 1 - Coding Test 

General aptitude questions and 2 coding question - one easy and one medium

Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. General Internship experience
  • Ans. 

    I have completed internships at two different companies, gaining experience in network troubleshooting and system maintenance.

    • Interned at Company A, where I assisted in troubleshooting network issues and maintaining system performance

    • Interned at Company B, where I worked on implementing new software systems and optimizing network configurations

    • Learned valuable skills in problem-solving, communication, and teamwork duri

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Easy coding question
Round 3 - HR 

(2 Questions)

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

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

    • TCS is known for its cutting-edge technology solutions and innovation in the IT industry

    • TCS has a strong global presence with offices in multiple countries, providing opportunities for international exposure

    • TCS offers a wide range of projects and clients, allowing for diverse learning experiences and career...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Team based questions

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Dont try to be expert when you try to give interviews in these firms they might sometime degrade you to lower package. Just give a mediocre and u are through.
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What are the different types of data types in python
  • Ans. 

    Python has various data types including integers, floats, strings, lists, tuples, dictionaries, and sets.

    • 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 (e.g. [1, 'apple', True])

    • Tuples: ordered, immutable collections of items (e.g. (1, 'banana', Fal...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Explain the Oops concept
  • Ans. 

    Oops concept stands for Object-Oriented Programming System. It is a programming paradigm based on the concept of objects.

    • Oops concept focuses on creating objects that contain both data and methods to manipulate that data.

    • It allows for encapsulation, inheritance, and polymorphism.

    • Encapsulation refers to the bundling of data with the methods that operate on that data within a single unit.

    • Inheritance allows a class to inh...

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Explain about s3
  • Ans. 

    Amazon S3 (Simple Storage Service) is a scalable cloud storage service for storing and retrieving data.

    • S3 is a storage service offered by Amazon Web Services (AWS)

    • It allows users to store and retrieve any amount of data at any time

    • Data is stored in buckets, which can be organized and managed using the AWS Management Console or API

    • S3 provides high availability, durability, and scalability for data storage

    • Users can contr...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Difference between docker and kubernetes
  • Ans. 

    Docker is a containerization platform for packaging applications, while Kubernetes is a container orchestration tool for managing containerized applications.

    • Docker is used to create, deploy, and run applications in containers.

    • Kubernetes automates the deployment, scaling, and management of containerized applications.

    • Docker focuses on packaging and distributing applications with all dependencies.

    • Kubernetes focuses on man...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Please prepare basics things

Skills evaluated in this interview

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

I applied via Job Portal and was interviewed in Jul 2024. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Explain js objects
  • Ans. 

    JavaScript objects are containers for named values called properties or methods.

    • Objects can be created using object literal syntax {} or the Object constructor.

    • Properties in objects are key-value pairs.

    • Methods in objects are functions stored as object properties.

    • Objects can be accessed and modified using dot notation or bracket notation.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Explain context api in react
  • Ans. 

    Context API in React is a feature that allows sharing data between components without having to pass props through every level of the component tree.

    • Context API provides a way to pass data through the component tree without having to pass props down manually at every level.

    • It is particularly useful for passing down themes, user preferences, or authentication tokens.

    • Context API consists of three main parts: the Provider...

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What is your expected ctc
  • Ans. 

    My expected CTC is in line with industry standards for a System Engineer with my level of experience and skills.

    • I have researched the average salary range for System Engineers in this region

    • I have taken into consideration my years of experience and relevant certifications

    • I am open to negotiation based on the overall compensation package offered

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What is your preffered location
  • Ans. 

    I prefer to work in a location that offers a good work-life balance and opportunities for professional growth.

    • Prefer a location with a strong tech industry presence

    • Consider proximity to family and friends

    • Look for a city with a good quality of life and affordable cost of living

  • Answered by AI

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview experience
1
Bad
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. All basic questions of HTML and CSS

TCS Interview FAQs

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

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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 System Engineer Interview Process

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6 Interview rounds

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  • Technical Round - 2
  • HR Round - 1
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  • HR Round - 3
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