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Registration end date: 30th April
Test date: Test date will be communicated
Registration status: close
Registration end date: 30th April
Test date: Test date will be communicated
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TCS Graphic Designer Fresher Hiring for the Graduating Batch of 2025
At TCS, design is more than aesthetics — it’s about creating human-centered, purpose-driven experiences that power transformative solutions. If you’re passionate about visual storytelling, creative innovation, and shaping impactful digital experiences, your design journey starts here.
Step into the world of design with TCS!
We are inviting talented designers from the graduating batch of 2025 to apply for Graphic Designer roles at TCS through our National Qualifier Test (NQT) – your gateway to an inspiring career in creative technology.
At TCS, Graphic Designers are not just creatives — they are strategic thinkers, brand storytellers, and experience builders. From digital transformation projects to enterprise applications, you’ll play a key role in shaping how the world sees and interacts with technology.
TCS Graphic Designer Hiring is exclusively open to students from the following degree programs, in any design-related or visual communication specialization, offered by AICTE/UGC recognized universities or colleges for the graduating batch of 2025:
Bachelor of Design (B.Des)
Master of Design (M.Des)
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA)
Master of Fine Arts (MFA)
Bachelor/Master in Visual Communication
B.Sc/M.Sc in Multimedia, Animation, or related fields
Step 1: Log in to the TCS NextStep Portal
Step 2: Register and Apply for the Drive
Scenario A: If you are already a registered user under the TCS NextStep Portal (Design/Creative category), log in with your TCS Reference ID (CT/DT number) and complete your application. Click on ‘Apply For Drive’ after submission.
Scenario B: If you are a new user, click on 'Register Now', choose your category as ‘Design’, complete the registration form, and click ‘Apply For Drive’.
Step 3: Select In-center mode of test, choose your 3 preferred test centers, and click ‘Apply’.
(Test center allocation will depend on availability.)
Step 4: Track your application status under ‘Track Your Application’. Ensure the status reflects "Applied for Drive".
TCS NQT for Graphic Designers includes evaluation in:
Creative Aptitude & Visual Design Skills
Typography & Layout Understanding
Digital Tools Proficiency (Adobe Suite, Figma, etc.)
Logical & Analytical Thinking
Shortlisted candidates will proceed through design portfolio review and personal interviews. Final offer category will depend on overall performance across selection stages.
Carry original academic and design portfolio documents during the interview (if shortlisted).
Test-related communication will be sent only through our official partner, TCS iON.
TCS does not use Gmail, Yahoo, or any non-TCS domains for hiring communication.
TCS will never ask you to deposit money or pay for employment offers.
Ensure your profile meets all eligibility criteria, as TCS will validate your details at each selection stage. Discrepancies may lead to disqualification.
Design your future with us. Apply now and bring your creative vision to life at TCS.
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This is exclusively open to the graduating Batch of 2025 – Bachelor’s or Master’s degree holders in Design, Fine Arts, Visual Communication, Multimedia, or related disciplines from UGC/AICTE recognized universities/colleges, with a focus on Graphic Design or equivalent creative fields.
If selected, the offer will be valid only if the degree/provisional degree certificate clearly states that the candidates have cleared Engineering in 'First Class’ within the stipulated course duration.
Prime
CTC for Prime UG Offer – INR 9.0 LPA
CTC for Prime PG Offer – INR 11.5 LPA
Digital
CTC for Digital UG Offer – INR 7.0 LPA
CTC for Digital PG Offer – INR 7.3 LPA
Ninja
CTC for Ninja UG Offer – INR 3.36 LPA
CTC for Ninja PG Offer – INR 3.53 LPA
Features:
Test Pattern:
Sections |
Duration (in mins) |
Part A - Foundation Section |
75 |
Numerical Ability |
25 |
Verbal Ability |
25 |
Reasoning Ability |
25 |
Part B - Advanced Section |
115 |
Reasoning Ability |
25 |
Design Test |
90 |
Total Duration |
190 |
Q1: Which year of passing (YoP) is being considered for the TCS NQT Hiring Process?
A1. Candidates from the graduating batch of 2025 with the following academic qualifications in any specialization offered by AICTE/UGC recognized Universities/colleges would be considered:
Q2: When is the last date to register?
A2: The last date to register is Sunday, 30th March, 2025
Q3: When is the test scheduled?
A3: The test will be scheduled from Saturday, 15th March 2025 onwards.
Q4: Do I need to create my profile under 'BPS' or 'IT'?
A4: You are requested to create your profile under 'IT'.
Q5: What would be the mode of the test?
A5: Candidates are required to visit the allotted TCS iON Center to appear for an in-center mode of test.
Q6: My NextStep account is locked. How can I unlock it?
A6: 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 incorrect OTP is entered, the account will be locked. You will be allowed to login again only post the date change (i.e the next day). Hence, we request you to be careful with your login ID and OTP.
You are requested to use a Desktop/Laptop. Please login using the latest version of Internet Explorer/Google Chrome and ensure you clear the cache, history and cookies.
Q7: Is 'Apply For Drive' mandatory?
A7: Yes, it is mandatory. If you do not click on 'Apply For Drive', you will not be considered for TCS NQT entry level hiring process.
Q8: I am not getting the 'Apply for Drive' option, what should I do?
A8: Once you fill in the application form, log out and log in again.
Then click on ‘Apply for Drive.’
If you are not getting the ‘Apply for Drive’ option, please check as below:
The 'Apply For Drive' option will be enabled only for eligible candidates for the graduating batch of 2025, with highest qualification as Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech)/Bachelor of Engineering (B.E)/Master of Technology (M.Tech)/Master of Engineering (M.E)/Master of Computer Applications (M.C.A)/Master of Science (M.Sc/M.S)
Q9: I have applied for the drive but have not got a confirmation e-mail, what should I do?
A9: After applying for the drive, your application status will reflect as 'Applied for Drive'. You will not get further acknowledgment or confirmation mail.
Q10: What if I already have a CT/DT reference number? Do I need to register again?
A10: No, you need not register again if your details are mentioned correctly.
Q11: I have forgotten my CT/DT Reference ID. Where do I get it?
A11: Post successful registration, you would have received an email from recruitment.entrylevel@tcs.com with the Reference ID. If you do not have the email, you can write to ilp.support@tcs.com from your registered email ID.
Q12: Can I make changes to my profile as I have made some mistakes?
A12: Yes, but the changes are restricted to limited fields only. Hence, we request you to fill in the application form carefully on the first attempt itself.
Q13: Can I change my photo in the application form?
A13: Yes, you can change your photograph before you ‘Apply For Drive’. You are requested to carefully follow the below instructions while uploading your photograph-
Q14: I have incorrectly created my profile under 'BPS'. What should I do now?
A14: Please write to tcsbps.support@tcs.com for the deletion of your profile under BPS. Once your profile has been deleted, please create a new profile under IT.
Q15: I already have my CT/DT number. I need to update my marks/CGPA in my application form. How can I do so?
A15: You can edit the details by clicking ‘Edit Application Form’ and updating the required details. You can make changes before you apply for the drive.
Q16: I am not able to edit the Full-time/Part-time course in my Application Form. What should I do?
A16: If you are not able to edit the Full-time/Part-time course in the Application Form, send an email to ilp.support@tcs.com for deletion of your profile, post which you can create a new profile with the same registered email ID.
Q17: How will I know about my test schedule/test related information?
A17: Information related to test will be communicated by our test partner - TCS iON (email ID - careers.tcshub@mail.digialm.com).
Q18: How will we get the results of the test?
A18: Shortlisted candidates will receive further communication on the next steps to their registered email ID.
Q19: What documents are required for the TCS selection process?
A19: You must have all your X, XII, Diploma (if applicable), UG, and PG (if applicable) academic marksheets till the latest semester and degree certificates. Original documents will be verified at the time of interview as well as joining.
Q20: What documents are required if I have work experience?
A20: If you are a candidate with work experience, you must provide experience related documents from all the previous organization/s such as Experience Letter or Relieving Letter or documents wherein date of joining (DOJ) and Last Working Date (LWD) are clearly mentioned.
Q21: Whom do I contact for any assistance?
A21: For any assistance, please reach out to TCS Helpdesk Team. Email ID - ilp.support@tcs.com | Toll-Free Helpline No - 18002093111
Please note, meeting TCS eligibility criteria is mandatory. We will review a candidate’s eligibility at every stage of the selection process and if found ineligible or declared details are discrepant, the candidature will be disqualified.
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