TCS - Software Engineer
Interview Process
TCS NQT
The first round was the TCS NQT – it included: Numerical Ability Verbal Ability Reasoning Ability Programming Logic & Coding (for technical roles)
Techincal Round
This was the most exciting part of the process.
I was asked questions based on: AWS and Cloud Technologies:
What is cloud computing and its types?
Explain services like EC2, S3, and Lambda.
What is the difference between IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS?
How would you design a scalable system using cloud infrastructure?
Managerial Round
This round focused on scenario-based questions and assessing problem-solving ability:
How do you handle pressure or tight deadlines?
Describe a situation where you worked in a team and faced conflicts.
How do you manage time and prioritize tasks?
HR Round
This was more conversational and focused on: Self-introduction Why TCS? Are you comfortable with relocation and working in different domains? Future aspirations
Detailed Experience & Tips
I recently had the opportunity to appear for the TCS On-Campus placement process, and I’m excited to share my journey. It all started with clearing the TCS NQT (National Qualifier Test), which assessed my aptitude, reasoning, verbal ability, and programming logic. After clearing the test, I was shortlisted for the interview rounds, which began with a Technical Interview focused largely on cloud technologies, especially AWS. I was asked questions about different cloud service models (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS), key AWS services like EC2, S3, and Lambda, and how to build scalable solutions using cloud infrastructure. My knowledge of cloud fundamentals and real-world use cases helped me confidently answer. This was followed by the Managerial Round, which was more about problem-solving, communication, and team dynamics. I was given situational questions like handling pressure, managing conflicts in a team, and prioritizing work during deadlines. The final round was the HR Interview, where I was asked about my background, career aspirations, willingness to relocate, and why I wanted to join TCS. Overall, the experience was extremely professional and smooth. Each round tested not just my technical skills but also my mindset and approach. I’m grateful for the opportunity and would encourage future aspirants to focus on both core concepts and soft skills while preparing.