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Forge the foundations of tomorrow
Opportunities open for Science Graduates from 2024/25 batch
REGISTRATION STATUS:
Open
REGISTRATION END DATE:
11th May 2025, Sunday
TEST DATE:
Test date will be communicated
TCS B.Sc Ignite and Smart Hiring is an exclusive opportunity for candidates with background in BCA, B. Sc (IT, Computer Science, Maths, Data Science, Statistics, Physics, Chemistry, Electronics, Cyber Security, Biochemistry), B. Voc (CS/IT) from the batch of 2024 and 2025.
TCS focuses on science graduates who although may not have conventional engineering backgrounds, exhibit and showcase significant and potential enthusiasm and capability in aptitude and technology. By equipping them with right resources, support, and opportunities, TCS helps them in building successful and rewarding careers in the IT field.
Students for both B.Sc Ignite and Smart will undergo a single integrated test.
TCS B.Sc Ignite:
Students who stand out in the TCS B.Sc Ignite and Smart Hiring selection process will have the chance to join TCS Ignite – TCS’ unique ‘Science to Software’ program. This program offers training in the contemporary technologies and offers a complete IT experience through a thorough and holistic global IT career akin to engineering.
Key features of the program:
- Our compensation package – Leverage opportunities from the program that can enrich your identity, boost career trajectory and lead to compensation growth of up to 2.5x within 1- 2 years of employment.
- World class Initial Learning Program – Offering one the best foundational learning opportunities worldwide, the program is specifically tailored to science graduates to excel in high caliber software engineering careers.
- Unique blend of cutting-edge technologies, art, and innovation – Learn by building exciting innovative products using technologies like Cloud, Blockchain, AR/VR/XR, AI/ML/GenAI, Robotics, and Digital Engineering.
- Quality of work and career growth well matched with engineering graduates.
- Exclusive higher education opportunities – Engage in a specially designed postgraduate programs from prominent Indian universities, with your TCS Initial Learning Program accounting for 50% of your academic credits.
- Join Ignite and unlock a world of possibilities.
TCS Smart:
TCS B.Sc Smart Hiring prioritizes on cultivating talent and delivering comprehensive training to ensure that candidates are fully equipped to thrive in their roles.
Key features:
- Smart hires perform Techno-functional roles for our customers across TCS.
- You will be deployed in projects across various domains, including Engineering, Quality Assurance, Data Analytics, and more.
- Our structured training program encompasses technical skills, domain expertise, and soft skills; effectively linking academic learning and industry requirements.
- The role demands rigor in process enablement, good speaking and writing skills, teamwork, and applying strong analytical abilities.
For more details on eligibility criteria, kindly refer the "Test Eligibility" section below.
Application Process for TCS B.Sc Ignite and Smart Hiring – Batch of 2024 and 2025
Below steps to be followed for Registration:
Step 1. Logon to the TCS Next Step Portal here
Step 2. Verification Details as per Aadhaar
- It is important and mandatory to update your details correctly.
- Incorrect details submitted may lead to disqualification of your candidature.
Step 3. Register and apply for the TCS B.Sc Ignite and Smart Hiring process for Batch of 2024 and 2025.
- Scenario A. If you are an already registered user, kindly login and proceed to complete the Application Form. Upon submission, kindly click on ‘Apply for Drive’.
- Scenario B. If you are a new user, kindly click on ‘Register Now’, choose category as ‘IT’ and proceed to fill in your details. Submit your Application Form and click on ‘Apply for Drive’.
Important: Please ensure that the details in the TCS Application Form are complete and accurate (Academic Details, Internship, Work Experience, if any).
Step 4. Select your mode of test (In-centre) and choose your preferred test centre & then click on ‘Apply’. Please Note, test centre once chosen cannot be changed.
Step 5. To confirm your status, check ‘Track Your Application’. The status should reflect as ‘Applied for Drive’.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
Please note that this is an In-centre test.
Kindly be informed that the allotment of seats in the respective centres will be on ‘first-come-first serve’ basis and hence it is important to register and apply at the earliest to select your preferred test centre. The selection of preferred city will be restricted once the seats are full (you will not be able to select your preferred city if the seats are already full).
Communication related to the test will be shared with you by ‘TCS iON – Our Test Provider.’
TCS does not send job offers/any hiring related communication from unofficial email IDs like Gmail, Rediff mail, Yahoo mail, Hotmail etc.
TCS does not ask candidates to deposit any money for job offers.
TCS is not associated with any external agency/company to conduct any interviews or make offers of employment on its behalf.
Helpdesk:
For any assistance, please reach out to our TCS TAG Helpline Team.
Email ID: ilp.support@tcs.com | Toll-Free Helpline No:18002093111
TCS iON is the test provider for TCS B.Sc Ignite and Smart Hiring process. Candidates must appear in-person to give the test.
The duration of assessment is 120 mins and is divided into 4 sections:
- Numerical Ability
- Verbal Ability
- Reasoning Ability
- Coding (Optional)
Please click on the link below to download the sample question paper for practice.
TCS B.Sc Ignite and Smart Hiring Sample Question Paper PDF
Courses and Discipline: Full-time graduates from BCA, B. Sc (IT, Computer Science, Maths, Data Science, Statistics, Physics, Chemistry, Electronics, Cyber Security, Biochemistry), B. Voc (CS/IT) from the batch of 2024 and 2025 are eligible.
Test Eligibility:
- Percentage: Minimum aggregate (aggregate of all subjects in all semesters) of 50% or above or equivalent CGPA in each of 'Class 10th, Class 12th, Diploma (if applicable), Graduation which includes successful completion of final year/semester.
- Backlogs: Candidates should not have any backlog at the time of appearing for TCS selection process. It is mandatory that the course is completed within the stipulated time duration without any backlogs at the time of joining TCS, if selected.
Extended education would not be considered as eligible.
- Gap/Break in education: It is mandatory for students to declare gaps in education, if any in the TCS Application Form. The overall academic gap should not exceed 24 months until the highest qualification. Relevant document proof, as applicable, will be checked for gaps in education.
- Course Types: Only full-time courses will be considered (part-time/correspondence courses will not be considered). Candidates who have completed their Secondary and/or Senior Secondary course from NIOS (National Institute of Open Schooling) are also eligible to apply if the other courses are full-time.
- Age: Minimum age – 18 years and Maximum age – 28 years.
- Work Experience: The role is for ‘Entry Level Requirement’. However, prior work experience, if any is required to be mandatorily declared by the candidate in the TCS Application Form. Necessary documents supporting this experience is required to be submitted by the candidates at the time of TCS selection process.
Note: Kindly note that we have a stringent eligibility criteria and a robust selection process. Your eligibility as per the defined criteria will be checked at various stages of the selection process. At any point of time if you are found ineligible, or data shared by you is found discrepant/misrepresented, your candidature will be disqualified.
TCS B.Sc hiring has two categories: Ignite and Smart.
Basis the test performance, the candidates will be shortlisted for Ignite or Smart hiring interviews. The final offer category of the test shortlisted candidates will be subject to performance in the interview process.
Additionally, candidates offered under Ignite will have the opportunity to participate in programs that can enrich your identity, boost career trajectory, and lead to compensation growth of up to 2.5x within 1- 2 years of employment.
Q1. Where can I register for the TCS B.Sc Ignite and Smart Hiring for the Batch of 2024 and 2025?
A1. To register click here to fill the form and please ensure you click on ’Apply for Drive’.
Q2. I am not able to find the “Apply for drive” option. What should I do?
A2. Once you complete your Application Form, logout, and login again.
Then click on ‘Apply for Drive’.
If you are not getting the Apply for drive option, please check the below:
a) If you have completed/submitted your Application Form.
b) If you have erroneously registered under BPS instead of IT (You will need to write to tcsbps.support@tcs.com for the deletion of your profile under BPS and once your profile has been deleted, please create a new profile under IT).
c) Check the qualification you have entered in the Application Form.
d) Check the Year of Passing you have entered in the Application Form.
Q3. I am not able to select my preferred city for the Test. What should I do?
A3. The selection of the preferred city will be restricted once the seats are full (you will not be able to select your preferred city if the seats are already full). However, you can select another available city of your choice.
Q4. What will be the test pattern for TCS B.Sc Ignite and Smart Hiring for the Batch of 2024 and 2025?
A4. The TCS B.Sc Ignite and Smart hiring test would include the below sections:
- Numerical Ability
- Verbal Ability
- Reasoning Ability
- Coding (Optional)
Q5. What would be the Eligibility Criteria for TCS B.Sc Ignite and Smart Hiring for the Batch of 2024 and 2025?
A5. Refer to the Eligibility Section given above.
Q6. Which are all the eligible Specializations?
A6. Full-time graduates from BCA, B. Sc (IT, Computer Science, Maths, Data Science, Statistics, Physics, Chemistry, Electronics, Cyber Security, Biochemistry), B. Voc in (CS/IT) from the batch of 2024 and 2025 are eligible.
Q7. When are the Interviews scheduled?
A7. Interview schedule will be communicated to the shortlisted students (based on the test performance) on their registered email ID.
Q8. How will I know about my test schedule/test related information?
A8. Information related to the test will be communicated by TCS iON – our test partner (email ID - careers.tcshub@mail.digialm.com), a few days before the test.
Q9. I have forgotten my DT Reference ID, where do I get it?
A9. You would have got a mail upon successful registration in https://nextstep.tcs.com/campus/#/. The Reference ID would be mentioned in the same.
Q10. My college has a CGPA grading system. However, in my Application Form, there is only an option to update my marks. What should I do?
A10. Please convert CGPA into marks as per the guidelines prescribed by your university/applicable in your state and complete the Application Form and click on ‘Apply for Drive’.
Example: To understand the calculation of percentage in a better way, let us take an example, a candidate has secured a 7.2 CGPA | Overall Percentage of Marks = 10 x CGPA | Overall Percentage of Marks = 7.2*10 | Ans. 72%
Q11. Can I change my photograph in the Application Form?
A11. Yes, you can change your photograph before you click on 'Submit the Application Form’. We request you to carefully follow the instructions while uploading the photograph.
Q12. I already have my DT number. I need to update my marks/CGPA in my Application Form. How can I do so?
A12. You can edit the details by clicking 'Edit Application Form' upon logging in to your NextStep account and update the required details.
Q13. I already have my DT number. Can I make changes to my Name/Date of Birth/Address/Email ID/Telephone Number?
A13. No, changes cannot be made to the above fields once your profile has been created.
Q14. I am not able to download my Application Form from the Next Step Portal.
A14. Please upload your photo and CV once again as per the format prescribed and then preview your Application Form. This would also allow you to download your Application Form.
Q15. I am getting an error while updating my 10th or 12th Standard details in the Application Form. What should I do?
A15. You need to enter a minimum of 9 months in your 10th and 12th standard course duration details. Please check if the course duration mentioned is less than 9 months.
Q16. I am not able to participate in the test as mentioned in the schedule. Can I change the timing of the test?
A16. No, the test time and date cannot be changed.
Q17. How will we get the Test results of the TCS B.Sc Ignite and Smart Hiring for the Batch of 2024 and 2025?
A17. Only shortlisted students will receive further communication on the interview schedule on their registered email ID.
Q18. Is this a full-time or part-time job?
A18. The career opportunities presented are full-time jobs.
Q19. Do I have to incur any cost to appear for the test and selection process?
A19. TCS does not charge any fees at any stage of the recruitment process. TCS is not affiliated with any agent/agency/company to make offers of employment on its behalf.
Q20. My account is locked. How can I unlock it?
A20. Please note that after 3 unsuccessful OTP attempts, your account will be locked for 4 hours. You will get 2 more OTP attempts after 4 hours, however if still wrong OTP inputs are given, your account will be locked in for the day. You will get the next login attempt with OTP post the date change (i.e., next day). Hence, we request you to be careful with your login ID and OTP.
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Q21. Whom do I contact for any assistance?
A21. Email ID – ilp.support@tcs.com
Help Line No – 18002093111 Toll-free
