Software Developer applicants have rated the interview process at Tata Consultancy Services with 2.6 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 65% positive. To compare, the company-average is 72.7% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Software Developer roles take an average of 12 days to get hired, when considering 719 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at Tata Consultancy Services overall takes an average of 13 days.
Common stages of the interview process at Tata Consultancy Services as a Software Developer according to 719 Glassdoor interviews include:
One on one interview: 18%
Skills test: 15%
Phone interview: 12%
Group panel interview: 12%
Background check: 10%
Presentation: 9%
IQ intelligence test: 9%
Personality test: 8%
Drug test: 5%
Other: 2%
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. Online Assessment
Conducted via TCS iON platform.
Includes:
Numerical Ability
Verbal Ability
Reasoning Ability
Programming Logic
Coding Round (1–2 problems in C/C++/Java/Python)
🗣️ 3. Technical Interview
Questions on Java, OOPs, data structures, DBMS, OS, coding, and your projects.
You may be asked to write or debug code.
🤝 4. Managerial/HR Interview
Assesses communication, problem-solving, team fit, and attitude.
Includes behavioral questions and salary discussion (if applicable).
✅ 5. Offer & Onboarding
If selected, you receive an offer letter followed by onboarding and training at TCS Xplore.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
"They asked me to explain the difference between an abstract class and an interface in Java and when to use each one."
Or if it was behavioral:
"They asked how I handled a challenging situation in a team project and what I learned from it."
I interviewed at Tata Consultancy Services (Calcutta)
Interview
The focus was heavily on fundamentals
5-10 sql queries
3-5 oops theoretical questions with applied examples.
2-3 dsa implantation questions and theoretical questions.
Projects discussion but not really in depth.
I interviewed at Tata Consultancy Services (Coimbatore South)
Interview
Evaluation is based not only on technical skills but also grooming, communication, confidence, attitude, body language, professionalism, teamwork, and overall personality, ensuring the candidate is suitable for real workplace environments and expectations.
I applied through college or university. I interviewed at Tata Consultancy Services (Chennai)
Interview
First we have to cleared the TCS ION test. If you can able to solve both the coding questions then you can eligible for the Prime role. The interview was quite easy. The interviewer was made me comfortable. The offer letter was issued within a week.