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TCS Python Software Developer Interview Questions, Process, and Tips

Updated 2 Jan 2025

Top TCS Python Software Developer Interview Questions and Answers

  • Q1. Swap two numbers without swap function and without using 3rd variable
  • Q2. What do you mean by SQL Correlated Subqueries?
  • Q3. What is threading? and how to achieve this in python. What is generator function ? what is decorator ? so on...
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TCS Python Software Developer Interview Experiences

15 interviews found

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
More than 8 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed before Mar 2023. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Coding Test 

In first round which will be coding round they will ask you to write some code on some basic problems.

Round 2 - Technical 

(4 Questions)

  • Q1. In second round they will ask you about some Python interview questions like, Async and sync, threading, and about some frameworks.
  • Q2. What is threading? and how to achieve this in python. What is generator function ? what is decorator ? so on...
  • Ans. 

    Threading allows multiple tasks to run concurrently. Generator functions produce a sequence of values. Decorators modify functions or methods.

    • Threading in Python allows for concurrent execution of tasks.

    • Generator functions use the yield keyword to produce a sequence of values.

    • Decorators in Python are used to modify the behavior of functions or methods.

    • Example: Threading - threading.Thread(target=my_function).start()

    • Exa...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. What is loc and iloc in Pandas?
  • Ans. 

    loc and iloc are methods in Pandas used for selecting rows and columns by label or integer position.

    • loc is used for selecting rows and columns by label

    • iloc is used for selecting rows and columns by integer position

    • Example: df.loc[2, 'column_name'] selects the value at row 2 and column 'column_name'

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. What is Pandas framework ?
  • Ans. 

    Pandas is a powerful open-source data manipulation and analysis library for Python.

    • Pandas provides data structures like DataFrame and Series for efficient data manipulation.

    • It offers tools for reading and writing data in various formats such as CSV, Excel, SQL databases.

    • Pandas allows for data cleaning, reshaping, merging, and grouping operations.

    • It integrates well with other libraries like NumPy and Matplotlib for data...

  • Answered by AI
Round 3 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Salary expectation

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

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

Round 1 - Coding Test 

String,lists,dict and coding knowledge

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - reverse a string without using in built functions

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Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Explain about python frameworks
  • Ans. 

    Python frameworks are pre-built libraries that provide a structure for developing web applications.

    • Frameworks like Django, Flask, and Pyramid help streamline development by providing common functionalities like routing, templating, and database access.

    • Django is a high-level framework that follows the MVC pattern and includes an ORM for database interactions.

    • Flask is a lightweight framework that is easy to set up and al...

  • Answered by AI

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(4 Questions)

  • Q1. What is array ?
  • Ans. 

    An array is a data structure that stores a collection of elements, each identified by at least one array index or key.

    • Arrays can store elements of the same data type or mixed data types.

    • Elements in an array are accessed by their index, starting from 0.

    • Arrays in Python are created using square brackets, e.g. my_array = ['apple', 'banana', 'cherry'].

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Write reversing six digit number using python
  • Ans. 

    Reversing a six digit number using Python

    • Convert the number to a string to easily manipulate each digit

    • Use string slicing to reverse the order of the digits

    • Convert the reversed string back to an integer for the final result

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. What is python ?
  • Ans. 

    Python is a high-level, interpreted programming language known for its simplicity and readability.

    • Python is dynamically typed and garbage-collected.

    • It supports multiple programming paradigms like procedural, object-oriented, and functional programming.

    • Python has a large standard library and a vibrant community of developers.

    • Example: print('Hello, World!')

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  • Q4. Different between list and tuples
  • Ans. 

    Lists are mutable, tuples are immutable in Python.

    • Lists are enclosed in square brackets [], tuples in parentheses ().

    • Lists can be modified (add, remove, change elements), tuples cannot be modified once created.

    • Lists are used for collections of similar items, tuples for fixed collections of dissimilar items.

    • Example: list_example = [1, 2, 3], tuple_example = (4, 5, 6)

  • Answered by AI

Skills evaluated in this interview

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 (1)

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Interview experience
1
Bad
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I was interviewed in Jul 2024.

Round 1 - Coding Test 

Programming test in basic

Round 2 - Coding Test 

Code implementation in live

Round 3 - Assignment 

Project questions asked

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Freshers in python programming language

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

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Self intro and questions about project
Interview experience
2
Poor
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
No response

I applied via Recruitment Consulltant and was interviewed in Dec 2023. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Round 1- 20 Ques (Foundation)
Round 2- 15 Ques (Advanced-contains both Quants and Logical

Round 2 - Coding Test 

3-4 questions are asked

Round 3 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What are interrupts?
  • Ans. 

    Interrupts are signals sent to the CPU to temporarily suspend the current program and handle a specific event or request.

    • Interrupts allow the CPU to respond to events in real-time without wasting processing power.

    • They can be generated by hardware devices, software programs, or the CPU itself.

    • Examples include keyboard input, timer expiration, and hardware errors.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What do you mean by SQL Correlated Subqueries?
  • Ans. 

    SQL correlated subqueries are subqueries that reference columns from the outer query.

    • Correlated subqueries are executed for each row processed by the outer query.

    • They are used to filter results based on values from the outer query.

    • Example: SELECT * FROM table1 WHERE column1 = (SELECT MAX(column2) FROM table2 WHERE table2.id = table1.id)

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for TCS Python Software Developer interview:
  • C
  • Python
  • Java
  • C++
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Skills evaluated in this interview

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

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Generator in Python
  • Ans. 

    Generators in Python are functions that allow you to iterate over a sequence of items without storing them all in memory.

    • Generators use the 'yield' keyword to return values one at a time

    • They are memory efficient as they generate values on the fly

    • Can be used in for loops, list comprehensions, and other iterable contexts

  • Answered by AI

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via LinkedIn and was interviewed in Jan 2024. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - HR 

(4 Questions)

  • Q1. PYTHON CODE DICIMAL CODE
  • Q2. NUMPY ARRAY CODE PYTHON
  • Q3. PYTHON LIST CODE APPEND LIST
  • Q4. PYTHON FUCTIONS

Python Software Developer Interview Questions & Answers

user image Gunalan Deivaganpathy

posted on 23 Apr 2024

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Basic python questions and data structures in python
Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
4-6 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Mar 2023. There were 4 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
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Round 2 - Technical 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Difference between list and tuple
  • Ans. 

    List is mutable, tuple is immutable in Python.

    • List uses square brackets [], tuple uses parentheses ().

    • Elements in list can be changed, tuple elements are fixed.

    • List is slower than tuple due to mutability.

    • List is used for dynamic data, tuple for static data.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Swap two numbers without swap function and without using 3rd variable
  • Ans. 

    To swap two numbers without using a swap function or a third variable, use arithmetic operations.

    • Add the two numbers together and store the result in one of the variables

    • Subtract the second number from the sum and store the result in the second variable

    • Subtract the original first number from the sum and store the result in the first variable

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Write a custom Decorators
  • Ans. 

    Custom decorators in Python allow you to modify or extend the behavior of functions or methods.

    • Decorators are functions that wrap another function and modify its behavior.

    • Use the @ symbol followed by the decorator function name above the function definition.

    • Decorators can be used for logging, authentication, caching, etc.

    • Example: def my_decorator(func): def wrapper(): print('Something is happening before the funct...

  • Answered by AI
Round 3 - Technical 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. What is moudles and packages
  • Ans. 

    Modules are files containing Python code, while packages are directories containing modules.

    • Modules are used to organize Python code into reusable files.

    • Packages are used to organize modules into directories for better organization.

    • Modules can be imported using the 'import' keyword, while packages are imported using dot notation.

    • Example: 'import math' imports the math module, while 'import mypackage.mymodule' imports a

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What is __init__ and __init__.py
  • Ans. 

    The __init__ method is a special method in Python classes used for initializing new objects. __init__.py is a special file used to define a package in Python.

    • The __init__ method is called when a new object is created from a class and is used to initialize the object's attributes.

    • __init__.py is a special file used to define a package in Python. It can be empty or contain initialization code for the package.

    • The __init__....

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Largest count in a word
  • Ans. 

    Find the word with the largest count of a specific character.

    • Iterate through each word in the array

    • Count the occurrences of the specific character in each word

    • Keep track of the word with the largest count

  • Answered by AI
Round 4 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Package discussion

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Simple technical interview but not offering great package

Skills evaluated in this interview

TCS Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in TCS Python Software Developer interview?
TCS interview process usually has 2-3 rounds. The most common rounds in the TCS interview process are Technical, Coding Test and HR.
How to prepare for TCS Python Software Developer 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 Python, Django, AWS, SQL and Flask.
What are the top questions asked in TCS Python Software Developer interview?

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