TCS will be conducting a recruitment drive in 2025 for various vacancies. Candidates with a graduate degree in the relevant disciplines are eligible to apply. Read the full article to know the eligibility, application dates, and other details of the TCS Recruitment Drive 2025.

Tata Consultancy Services is expected to release the recruitment notifications for Arts, Science, and Commerce Graduates (BPS) and for B.E./B.Tech/M.E./M.Tech/MCA/M.Sc graduates (NQT) vacancies. The TCS recruitment is, thus, a great job opportunity for graduates. Check details of the same in this article.

• The exam for TCS Off Campus Recruitment was held on 15th August 2025.
• The eligibility criteria for the age of applicants must be between 18 and 28 years.
• Applications had to be submitted online through the Next Step Portal of TCS.

TCS Recruitment Process 2025: Highlights

Here are the important highlights of the TCS recruitment process 2025, including all important aspects for the candidates preparing for the exam.

How to Apply for TCS Recruitment 2025?

Below are the steps to apply for the TCS recruitment.

Step 1: Log on to the TCS Next Step Portal.

Step 2: Register yourself first and apply to the TCS Recruitment process.

If you registered already, login and proceed to complete the application form. Click on “Apply For Drive” after submission.

If you are a new user, click on Register Now, choose the category as "IT,” and proceed to fill in your details in the application form. Submit and click on “Apply for Drive.”

Step 3: You will then need to select your mode of test, i.e., in-center or remote, and click on Apply

Step 4: To confirm your application status, check "Track Your Application," which would reflect as "Applied for Drive."

TCS Recruitment Selection Process 2025

The selection process for TCS Recruitment for 2025 batch includes two stages as mentioned below.

• Online Test
• Interview

TCS Recruitment Eligibility Criteria 

Knowing the eligibility criteria is very important for the candidates before attending the upcoming TCS Exam. The candidates who wish to apply must fulfill the following eligibility criteria. 

TCS Recruitment Age Limit

Students should between18 to 28 years of age to participate in the TCS NQT exam.

Minimum Age: 18 years

Maximum Age: 28 years.

TCS Recruitment Educational Qualification (TCS NQT)

• Courses & Discipline: Candidates pursuing UG/PG Engineering Courses from B.E. / B.Tech / M.E. / M.Tech / MCA / M.Sc in any discipline offered by a recognized university/college only can apply.
• Percentage: Minimum 60% or 6 CGPA in Class Xth, Class XIIth, Diploma (if applicable), Graduation and Post-Graduation (all subjects in all semesters) examination.
• Backlogs / Arrears / ATKT: Students should not have more than 1 active backlog / arrear/ ATKT in the highest qualification while applying for the TCS Recruitment. Also, students should not have any pending backlog at the time of joining.
• Note: The candidates applying for off-campus should not have any backlogs. 
• Gap / Break in Education: It is mandatory to declare gaps (if any) in education. Gap should not be due to extended education and any break in education should not exceed 24 months and is permissible only if the reasons are valid. Relevant document proof will be checked for gaps in education if required.
• Course Types: Only full-time courses will be considered. Students who have completed their secondary and senior secondary from NIOS (National Institute of Open Schooling) are eligible to apply if the other courses are full time. 

TCS Educational Qualification (BPS)

 Only full-time Arts, Commerce & Science graduates from B.Com, BA, BAF, BBI, BBA, BBM, BMS, BSc-IT/CS/General, BCA, BCS, B.Pharm, and M.Pharm will be considered from year-of-passing 2020, 2021, and 2022 from any recognized university/college. (Part-time/Correspondence courses will not be considered.) 

Check Deloitte Off Campus Drive here!

TCS Recruitment Work Experience

Students with prior work experience of up to 2 years only are eligible to apply for the TCS recruitment process. 

TCS Recruitment Syllabus 2025

The TCS Recruitment Syllabus for the Cognitive Skills and Programming for the previous year is given below. However, the syllabus for the year 2025 is expected to be the same. 

TCS Recruitment Exam Pattern

The exam pattern of the TCS recruitment process is described below. Candidates can check the exam pattern in detail. The exam will be conducted according to the below sections:

• Numerical Ability
• Reasoning Ability
• Quantitative Aptitude

Computer Based Online Test (TCS NQT)

• Total duration of the exam will be 180 minutes (03 hours).
• The online test includes two sections: cognitive skills and programming.
• Candidates qualifying the test will be called for an interview.
• The exam will be held only in English.

Interview

Aspirants who will be shortlisted will be called for the personal interview round. In this round, candidates will be asked questions on technical as well as HR domains.

Generally Asked Interview Questions in the TCS Recruitment

Some of the frequently asked questions in the HR round of TCS Recruitment are listed below.

• What do you know about the TCS company and its position with respect to its other competitors?
• Why do you want to join TCS?
• Why do you think we should hire?
• Have you ever played any leadership roles and whether you are a team player or not?
• What is your domain between software development, analysis, or testing?
• What projects/internships have you worked on?

TCS Recruitment Admit Card 2025

The TCS Recruitment Admit Card 2025 is one of the most important documents for recruitment in Tata Consultancy Services, TCS. This card is nothing but proof issued by the officials that is eligible to seat in the examination and includes other important details such as candidate name, number, date, time, and venue of the examination. 

The admit card can be downloaded from the official TCS website when it is released; this is a few weeks before the examination. Candidates must carry printed copies of the admit cards at the examination center accompanied by valid photo identification; without these documents, one would not be allowed to enter. Essential details on the admit cards should be checked and discrepancies in them reported to authorities in time. Also, the candidates must read and follow the guidelines stated in the admit card about restrictions during the exam and also the unalloyed items.

TCS Recruitment Salary Details 2025

The average salary packages of fresher recruits under the TCS National Qualifier Test are between 3.5 lakhs per annum and 6.5 lakhs per annum, which varies according to the posting, role demand, or candidate performance at the time of recruitment. For an entry-level designation like Associate Software Engineer, the approximate starting salary can be 3.5 LPA to 4.2 LPA. This fixed salary consists of basic pay, HRA, or other benefits. On the other hand, there is performance-linked variable pay based on individual contributions, project performance, and overall company performance, which further increases the overall package.

How to Prepare for the TCS Recruitment Exam?

Candidates preparing for placement under TCS Recruitment should follow a preparation strategy for better performance. Here are some basic tips that might be helpful while preparing for the TCS Exam.

• Know the exam pattern and detailed syllabus of each topic to be asked in the test, and decide upon a study plan accordingly.
• Practice numerical ability questions as much as possible to improve your speed and accuracy.
• You can enroll in the Testbook’s Online Reasoning Coaching that will help you clear the basics and practice the reasoning section.
• For the programming section, you need to solve coding problems practically and try to analyze the logic as soon as you read the questions. 
• Since time is a very big constraint, only through rigorous practice can you increase your speed and manage time efficiently.
• The most important step of preparation for TCS NQT is to solve section-wise as well as full-length mock tests as much as possible that will help you recognize your weaknesses and overcome them.
• Also practice previous year TCS NQT questions to know the type of questions that can potentially be asked.

Recommended Books for TCS Recruitment Exam Preparation

Some of the relevant books that will help you prepare for the TCS Exam are mentioned below:

TCS Recruitment Result 2025

Once all the sessions of TCS NQT are conducted successfully, the results will be generated, and the NQT score of the candidates will be intimated through their registered email ID.

• There are no section-wise or overall cut-off marks. Only the top scorers as per the vacancy will receive the interview call.
• The NQT score will remain valid for two years from the date of publication of the result.

If you are preparing for the exam, then you can download TCS Exam Previous Year Papers here!

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