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TCS System Engineer Interview Questions, Process, and Tips

Updated 3 Apr 2025

Top TCS System Engineer 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. 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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TCS System Engineer Interview Experiences

1.2k interviews found

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

I appeared for an interview in Jan 2025.

Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. What is oops, why java is not 100% object oriented?

System Engineer Interview Questions & Answers

user image SWAPNIL MANOHAR BOBATE

posted on 1 Oct 2024

Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

General Aptitude Test and DI LR question

Round 2 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Tell me about yourself
  • Ans. 

    I am a dedicated and experienced System Engineer with a strong background in network infrastructure and troubleshooting.

    • Over 5 years of experience in designing, implementing, and maintaining network systems

    • Proficient in troubleshooting hardware and software issues

    • Skilled in network security protocols and best practices

    • Certified in Cisco CCNA and CompTIA Network+

    • Strong communication and problem-solving skills

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Why TCS and what is your long term goal
  • Ans. 

    I chose TCS for its global presence and reputation. My long term goal is to grow as a System Engineer and contribute to innovative projects.

    • TCS is a global leader in IT services with a strong reputation

    • Opportunity to work on diverse projects and cutting-edge technologies

    • Long term goal is to advance as a System Engineer and contribute to innovative solutions

  • Answered by AI

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

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Difference between string buffer and string builder, Java basic questions
  • Q2. MySQL basic questions
Round 2 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Basic managerial questions and project explanation
Round 3 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Salary discussion

System Engineer Interview Questions & Answers

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

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

I appeared for an interview 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

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
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

  • Answered by AI

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.

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?

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

  1. 1. Explain about ur tech stacks? 2. What is Class loader? 3. What is Auto Confi...read more
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  3. What is the difference b/w Procedural Programming and OOP Concept? What are the...read more
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

  • Technical Round - 1
  • Technical Round - 2
  • HR Round - 1
  • HR Round - 2
  • Personal Interview1 Round
  • HR Round - 3
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TCS System Engineer Salary
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3.6

Company culture

2.5

Promotions

3.3

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