IT fresher hiring | as of 2026-05-31
TCS NQT eligibility, pattern, syllabus, and official sources
TCS fresher hiring route using NQT performance for Ninja, Digital, and Prime interview tracks where applicable.
Eligibility at a glance
| Education | B.Tech, BE, M.Tech, ME, MCA, MSc, or MS for listed batches, with 60 percent aggregate requirements where published. |
|---|---|
| Relaxations | No pending backlog, full-time course rules, and NIOS acceptance conditions are page-defined. |
Pattern and selection process
Stages
- Foundation section
- Advanced section
- Interview shortlist
Mode: In-centre integrated test. Marks: Official page-defined, if published for the drive.. Duration: Official page-defined, if published for the drive.
Selection flow
- NQT
- Shortlist into Prime, Digital, or Ninja interviews
- Offer category based on performance
Syllabus outline and cadence
Syllabus buckets
- Numerical ability
- Verbal ability
- Reasoning
- Advanced quantitative or reasoning
- Coding
Cadence
Hiring drive-specific. Generic TCS iON NQT has been described by TCS iON as quarterly with score validity.
Comparable exams and hiring routes
| Entity | Education | Age band | Interview | Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TCS NQT | Engineering or listed postgraduate degrees | Not published | Yes | In-centre test |
| Cognizant GenC | Role-specific undergraduate | Not published | Yes | Assessment plus interview |
| Infosys Off-Campus | Role-specific | Not published | Yes | Role-specific |
| Accenture Off-Campus | Role-specific | Not published | Yes | Role-specific |
| Capgemini Off-Campus | Role-specific | Not published | Yes | Assessment plus interview |
| HCL TechBee | After class 12 | Not published | Yes | Assessment plus interview |
Sources by field
Each row links a field on this page to the official source it is drawn from. Confirm the current cycle's exact figures on the linked source before you apply.
| Field | Official source | Last checked |
|---|---|---|
| Education | TCS All India NQT Hiring | 2026-05-31 |
| Relaxations | TCS All India NQT Hiring | 2026-05-31 |
| Exam pattern | TCS All India NQT Hiring | 2026-05-31 |
| Syllabus outline | TCS All India NQT Hiring | 2026-05-31 |
| Selection process | TCS All India NQT Hiring | 2026-05-31 |
| Cadence | TCS iON NQT press release | 2026-05-31 |
| FAQ 1 | TCS All India NQT Hiring | 2026-05-31 |
| FAQ 2 | TCS All India NQT Hiring | 2026-05-31 |
FAQs
Does TCS publish an age band for NQT hiring?
The official hiring page used here does not publish a general age band. Candidates should use the current drive page.
Which TCS tracks can NQT lead to?
The TCS hiring page describes shortlisting into Prime, Digital, and Ninja interviews based on overall performance.