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Inviting graduates in Arts, Commerce & Science YoP 2023 to apply for TCS BPS Hiring
Important Dates
- Registration End Date: 11th September 2024, Wednesday
- Test Date: 11th October 2024, Friday
About TCS BPS Hiring for 2025 year of passing Graduates
TCS BPS is opening its gates for Arts, Commerce, and Science graduates from the 2025 graduating batch to apply for exciting entry level career opportunities.
You can be part of TCS’ fastest growing units and in various enriching roles that will amplify your career growth.
Register for the upcoming TCS BPS Hiring before 11th September 2024, Wednesday.
Application Process for TCS BPS Hiring – YOP 2025
Step 1. Logon to the TCS NextStepPortal here
Step 2. Verification/Personal Details
- It is mandatory to update your details:
- Name as per Aadhaar card.
- Date of birth as per Aadhar Card.
- Please ensure that the details are updated without any error and submit.
- Incorrect details submitted may lead to disqualification of your candidature.
Step 3. Registration - Apply for TCS BPS hiring process.
Scenario A. If you are a registered user, kindly log-in 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 ‘BPS’ and proceed to fill 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. 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, and you will not be able to select your preferred city if the seats are already full.
- You must have all your original documents as applicable (Marksheets, Degree Certificate, Internship Letter, Work Experience Letter, if any).
- 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: tcsbps.support@tcs.com | Toll-Free Helpline No: 022-67784065
The test will have 50 questions that have to be answered in 50 minutes.
It comprises the following sections:
- Numeric Ability
- Reasoning Ability
- Quantitative Aptitude
- Full Time Graduates from B. Com, BA, BAF, BBI, BBA, BBM, BMS, BSc (Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Botany, Zoology) – 2025 Year of Passing may apply.
- Backlogs & Extended Education: One active backlog at the time of appearing for the TCS selection process is permitted. However, it is mandatory that the course is cleared and completed within the time duration stipulated by the University without any backlogs for a candidate to be eligible to join TCS, if selected. Extended Education will not be considered as eligible.
- Gap/Break in education: It is mandatory for students to declare gaps in education, if any, in 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.
- Work Experience: Please note, the role is only for ‘Entry Level Requirement’. However, prior work experience, if any, is required to be mandatorily declared by the candidates in the TCS Application form. Any necessary documents supporting this experience is required to be submitted by the candidates at the time of TCS selection process.
- Students should be comfortable working in 24x7 work environment in rotational night shifts depending on the project requirements.
- Age: Minimum age – 18 years and Maximum age - 28 years.
Note: Kindly note that we have a stringent eligibility criterion 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, your candidature will be disqualified.
Q1. Which year of passing (YOP) is being considered for TCS BPS Hiring?
A1. Only full-time Graduates from B. Com, BA, BAF, BBI, BBA, BBM, BMS, BSc – (Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Botany, Zoology) with 2025 Year of Passing can apply.
Q2. When is the TCS BPS Hiring test scheduled?
A2. The TCS BPS Hiring test is scheduled on 11th October 2024, Friday.
Q3. Do I need to create my profile under 'BPS' or 'IT' for TCS BPS Hiring?
A3. You are requested to create your profile under 'BPS'.
Q4. When is the last date to register for TCS BPS Hiring?
A4. The last date to apply for the TCS Smart Hiring is 11th September 2024, Wednesday, however we urge you to complete the application process at the earliest to avoid any last-minute rush.
Q5. I am getting an error while updating my XII (12th) standard details in the application form. What should I do?
A5. Please note that you need to only enter your XII (12th) duration, i.e., a minimum of 8 months up to maximum of 16 months in your XII (12th) standard course duration details.
Q6. My name is different in certification and on Aadhar, which document should I refer to update the personal details in the application form?
A6. Your Name, Fathers’ name, Date of Birth & Aadhar number in the TCS Application Form should be basis the details in Aadhar Card.
Q7. Am I supposed to mention CGPA or Percentage? What should I do?
A7. The application form has the provision indicating both, CGPA or percentage. Kindly mention what is reflecting in your marksheets/degree certificate.
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%
Q8. My account is locked. How can I unlock it?
A8. Please note that after 3 unsuccessful OTP input 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 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.
Request you to use a Desktop/Laptop. Please clear the cache, history and cookies and use the latest version of Internet Explorer/Google Chrome.
Q9. When will my candidature be considered for the TCS BPS Hiring Drive?
A9. Your candidature for TCS BPS Hiring will be considered only after completing all the below mentioned steps:
1. Successful Registration in https://nextstep.tcs.com under BPS section and create your DT number (Reference ID – DT2021XXXXXXX)
2. Re log in with your DT number & OTP on Next Step Portal, fill & submit your application form. It is mandatory for your application status to reflect as “Application Received”.
3. Post submission of your application form a detailed eligible mailer will be sent to your registered Email ID.
Q10. I have forgotten my DT Reference ID, where do I get it?
A.10 You would have got a mail upon successful registration in https://nextstep.tcs.com. The Reference ID would be mentioned in the same.
For further queries, you can write to tcsbps.support@tcs.com
Q11. Can I make changes to my profile as I have made some mistakes in my profile?
A11. Limited changes can be done once the profile is in Application Received status. Hence, we request you to complete the application form carefully.
Q12. Can I change my photo in the application form?
A12. Yes, you can change your photograph before you 'Submit the Application Form'. Request you to carefully follow the instructions while uploading the photograph. Once you submit your application form, you will not be able to make any changes.
Q13. I have incorrectly created my profile under IT. What should I do?
A13. If you have created your profile under IT by mistake, you will need to create your profile once again under BPS using your alternate email id. You can write to helpdesk ( tcsbps.support@tcs.com ) to delete your ID registered under IT.
Q14. I already have my DT number. I need to update my marks/CGPA in my application form. How can I do so?
A14. You can update the details by clicking 'Edit Application Form' in TCS NextStep Portal and editing the required details before applying for the drive. However please note your profile should be created under ‘BPS’.
Q15. I have created 2 profiles. What should I do now?
A15. Only 1 profile can be created per candidate. If the existence of a duplicate profile is found, it could lead to disqualification of a candidate. If you have created a duplicate profile for any reason, you will need to write to tcsbps.support@tcs.com along with the details of the duplicate profile to be deleted.
Q16. I am unable to download my Application Form from the TCS NextStep Portal. What should I do?
A16. 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.
Q17. Will Interviews also be conducted on the day as the TCS BPS Test?
A17. No, interviews will not be conducted on the day of the TCS BPS Test. If you clear the TCS BPS Hiring Test, details of the Interview schedule will be sent to you on your registered e-mail ID.
Q18. How will I know about my test schedule/test related information?
A18. Information related to test will be communicated by TCS iON – Our Test Provider.
Q19. How will I get the results of the test?
A19. As part of the hiring process, only shortlisted candidates will receive further communication on their registered e-mail IDs.
Q20. What do I need to carry with me for the Test?
A20. Once your hall ticket is generated, it will be sent via an e-mail on your registered e-mail ID. The hall ticket will outline all documents that need to be carried for the TCS Smart BPS Hiring Test.
Q21. What time and place do I need to report for the In-Centre Test?
A21. Please refer to the hall ticket for the reporting time and place for the TCS BPS Hiring test.
Q22. Do I have to incur any cost to appear for the TCS BPS Hiring Test?
A22. TCS does not charge any fees at any stage of recruitment process. TCS is not affiliated with any agent/agency/company to advertise about TCS Hiring, conduct any employment interviews or make offers of employment on its behalf.
Q23. Whom do I contact for any assistance?
A23. E-mail ID – tcsbps.support@tcs.com
Help Line No – 18002093111 Toll-free
Q24. What are the Offerings & Opportunities?
A24. TCS offers a wide array of careers. With growing domains and units, young talent will learn to manoeuvre their way up the corporate ladder while exploring digital technologies and agile methodologies.
- Cognitive Business Operations (CBO) - Providing a competitive edge and enabling customers to achieve their business objectives, CBO is reimagining business operations, leveraging Digital including Cognitive, Automation, IoT, Cloud and adopting Agile practices.
- BFSI - One of the major players in the Banking & Financial Services and Insurance space, TCS offers best in the industry opportunities to boost young careers
- Life Sciences - Offering a broad spectrum of roles to suit every potential, Life Sciences is one of the booming domains with fast-growth opportunities and exciting careers.
Q25. What will be my role in TCS BPS?
A25. You will be working with TCS' global clients of different domains like:
- Banking & Insurance
- Travel, Tourism and Hospitality
- Pre-Sales
- Media and Information Sciences
- Telecom
Q26. Is this a full-time or part-time opportunity?
A26. The career opportunities presented are full-time.
Q27. What will be my work timings (Shift Timings)?
A27. TCS is a global organization catering to businesses from across the world and our customers function in a 24x7 environment. Candidates should be comfortable working in rotational shifts. Your shift timings will depend on the process you get allocated to. You will be informed of the same during your interview process.
Q28. What will be my work location?
A28. Your joining location will be discussed with you during the interview process, and your location preference will be taken into consideration. However, the final location assigned would be at the sole discretion of TCS depending on business needs.
Q29. Can I choose my domain or function I would like to work in?
A29. Your selection and allocation will depend on your qualification, skills and the present business requirements.
Q30. Does TCS provide accommodation to selected candidates?
A30. TCS does not provide any accommodation to candidates.
Q31. In case of relocation, who will incur the travelling expenses?
A31. During relocation, travelling expenses will have to be incurred by the candidate.
Q32. When will I be informed of my joining date?
A32. On successfully clearing the TCS interview process, you will be informed of your joining date by your registered mail id.
Important points:
- Kindly note that we have a stringent eligibility criterion and a robust selection process at every level of our recruitment process our focus is to ensure quality hiring
- We assure you that the TCS Selection process conducted for the TCS BPS Hiring Drive is in line with our recruitment guidelines and policies. Beware of fraudsters and fraudulent job offers
Please note:
- TCS will not send job offers/any hiring related communication from unofficial internet email services like Gmail, Rediffmail, Yahoo Mail, Hotmail etc.
- TCS will not ask you to deposit any money for giving job offers to either Experienced Professionals or Fresh Graduate Trainees
- TCS will not appoint any agent/agency/company to advertise about TCS Smart BPS Hiring or conduct any employment interviews or make offers of employment/benefits on its behalf.
