TCS B.Sc Ignite & Smart Hiring 2025 and 2026 . This is a great opportunity for freshers and early-career professionals looking to kickstart their journey in a global IT services company. The position is based in India and eligible candidates are encouraged to apply online at the earliest. The detailed eligibility criteria and application process are given below.
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) is an IT services, consulting, and business solutions organization that has been partnering with many of the world’s largest businesses in their transformation journeys since its inception in 1968. Our consulting led, innovation-driven services help businesses evolve as perpetually adaptive enterprises, staying ahead in an ever changing digital landscape. Recognized for excellence in software development, we rapidly apply and scale new technologies, driving long-term value and scalable transformation. Many of these relationships have endured for decades, navigating every technology cycle from mainframes in the 1970s to Artificial Intelligence today.
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 2025 and 2026.
TCS identifies and nurtures science graduates who although may not have conventional engineering backgrounds, demonstrate strong potential, aptitude and passion for technology. Through targeted support, resources, and opportunities, TCS enables them to build successful and rewarding careers in the IT industry.
TCS Ignite:
Students who excel in the TCS B.Sc Ignite and Smart Hiring selection process will gain access to TCS Ignite – TCS’ distinctive ‘Science to Software’ program. This is an immersive training program that bridges academic knowledge with industry-relevant IT skills. The program offers a comprehensive, globally aligned IT experience that parallels the career trajectory of engineering professionals.
Join TCS Ignite and unlock a world of possibilities.
TCS Smart Hiring prioritizes cultivating talent by offering in-depth training programs that prepare candidates to thrive in dynamic, real-world roles. The program focuses on building capabilities that bridge academic knowledge with industry demands.
For detailed eligibility criteria, kindly refer to the “Eligibility” section below.
Application Process for TCS B.Sc Ignite and Smart Hiring – Batch of 2025 and 2026
Steps to be followed for registration:
Step 1. Sign up to the TCS Next Step Portal Opens in new tab
Step 2. Verification details as per Aadhaar
Step 3. Register and apply for the TCS B.Sc Ignite and Smart Hiring process for Batch of 2025 and 2026.
Scenario A. If you are a 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 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, and 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’.
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.
TCS iON is the test provider for TCS B.Sc Ignite and Smart Hiring process. Candidates must appear in-person to take the test.
The duration of assessment is 120 mins and is divided into 4 sections:
Please click on the link below to download the sample question paper for practice.
Courses and Discipline: 3 years full-time graduates from BCA, B. Sc (IT, Computer Science, Maths, Data Science, Statistics, Physics, Chemistry, Electronics, Cybersecurity, Biochemistry), B.Voc (CS/ IT) from the batch of 2025 and 2026 are eligible.
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: For the Batch of 2025 – No active backlogs at the time of appearing for the TCS selection process.
For the Batch of 2026 – Upto one active backlog at the time of appearing for the TCS selection process is permitted.
However, 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 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/ misrepresented, your candidature will be disqualified.
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