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TCS 2021 Freshers Recruitment – Smart Hiring Program

Introduction: What is TCS, What is a Fresher?

TCS is a leading global professional services company with more than 5,28,748 employees in 46 countries. TCS has been ranked as the largest employer in India by the Times of India.

No matter how much experience you have, there are many opportunities to explore at TCS. In 2021, TCS has an opportunity for freshers who want to join their prestigious team and share their ideas with a global organization that is committed to helping people and organizations thrive.

TCS Smart Hiring is exclusively for BCA, B. Sc. (Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Electronics, Computer Science, IT), B. Voc in CS / IT students and freshers from 2020-2022 fresh graduates.

TCS Smart Hiring Program

There is a large demand for freshers in the market. Hence, TCS has already hired 43000 freshers in 2021 and through ‘Smart Hiring Program’ it is planning to hire at least 35000 more fresh graduates. The demand can be attributed to the growth in IT/Software.

Registration End Date: 2^nd Nov 2021

Test Date: 19^th Nov 2021 Onwards

Test Mode: In-Centre or Remote

Fees: No Fees

Official Url: https://www.tcs.com/careers/tcs-smart-hiring

We should note that the demand for freshers varies from one industry to another. However, a large chunk of it can be attributed to IT/Software.

Students who perform exceptionally well during TCS Smart Hiring selection process will get an opportunity to join TCS Ignite – TCS’ unique ‘Science to Software’ program. This program trains you on trending technologies and will open the door to a whole new career in IT.

TCS Smart Hiring Eligibility

1. Courses and Discipline: Full-time graduates from BCA, B.Sc (Math, Statistics, Physics, Chemistry, Electronics, Biochemistry, Computer Science, IT), B. Voc in CS / IT from the 2020, 2021 & 2022 Year of Passing are eligible. Students from NIOS (Std. X and Std. XII) can also be part of the test if they have a full-time graduation

2. Percentage: Students should have a CGPA of 5 or 50% throughout Academics in X / XII / and above-mentioned graduation streams

3. Backlogs/Arrears/ATKT for YoP 2022: Only students from Year of Passing 2022 are allowed 1 active backlog at the time of appearing for the exam. This backlog should be cleared within the stipulated time duration to be eligible for TCS Smart Hiring. Students from Year of Passing 2021 and 2020 should have completed the course with no pending backlogs

4. Gap/Break in education: It is mandatory for students to declare gaps in education, if any. The overall academic gap should not exceed 2 years

5. Extended education: Students should not have any extended education in their highest qualification

How to Apply for TCS Jobs

You must visit the TCS Next Step Portal's official site and then click on the 'Register Now' button. After filling out the form with your details, you must submit your application and click on the 'Apply for Dive' button.

Carefully select your test mode from In-Centre or Remote and click on Apply.

To verify your status, please go to the ‘Track Your Application’ page. It should reflect as ‘Applied for Drive’

TCS Next Step Portal : https://nextstep.tcs.com/campus/#/

Registration Page: https://nextstep.tcs.com/campus/#/registrationPage

TCS Test Pattern

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) offers online assessments to recruit entry-level candidates. TCS iON (NQT) is the test provider for TCS Smart Hiring process

Segment	No. of Questions	Time ( in minutes)
Verbal Ability	24	30
Reasoning Ability	30	50
Numerical Ability	26	40
Total	80 Questions	120 Minutes