Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) Hiring 2026 : Apply Online, Eligibility, Skills Required & Selection Process
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Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has announced hiring for the "Unprecedented Scale" initiative, representing the largest mass recruitment drive in the company's history with a large-scale intake of 40,000+ positions across multiple domains and roles. Eligible candidates with diverse educational backgrounds—ranging from engineering and computer science to arts, commerce, and science—can apply online from January 15, 2026 to June 30, 2026. Interested applicants can check detailed eligibility criteria, role offerings, salary structures, experience requirements, selection processes, and comprehensive application steps below.
Field | Details |
Company | Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) |
Hiring Year | 2026 |
Program/Track | Unprecedented Scale - Mass Recruitment Initiative (Multi-Domain, Multi-Level) |
Scale of Hiring | 40,000+ Vacancies (Largest in TCS history: ~30,000 Ninja, ~8,000 Digital, ~2,000 Prime, ~3,000-5,000 BPS) |
Location | PAN India (Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Mumbai, Chennai, Pune, Kolkata, Delhi-NCR, Kochi, Indore, Bhubaneswar + 285 TCS facilities across India) / Multi-City / Hybrid/Remote options |
Employment Type | Full-time, Permanent |
Application Mode | Online via TCS NextStep Portal (nextstep.tcsapps.com) |
Start Date | January 15, 2026 |
Last Date | June 30, 2026 (Rolling recruitment; apply early for better chances) |
Official Website | tcs.com/careers |
TCS's Unprecedented Scale hiring encompasses comprehensive opportunities across eight primary functional domains, serving diverse skill sets and educational backgrounds:
Domain | Roles |
Software | SDE, Full Stack, Backend, Frontend, Mobile |
Consulting | Business Analyst, Consultant, Delivery |
Cloud & Security | Cloud Eng., DevOps, Security Analyst |
Data & Analytics | Data Eng., Data Analyst, BI, Data Science |
Digital | AI/ML, RPA, IoT, Digital Solutions |
Operations | BPS, Support, Finance/HR Ops |
Testing | QA, Test Analyst, Automation |
Infrastructure | Sys Admin, DBA, Network, IT Support |
TCS's Unprecedented Scale hiring offers multiple pathways for freshers and experienced professionals to join the organization:
Channel | Who Can Apply |
Campus Drive | Final-year students |
Off-Campus | 2024–2026 graduates |
TCS NQT | All freshers |
CodeVita | Competitive coders |
HackQuest | Hackathon teams |
Digital Leadership | High-skill tech talent |
Lateral Hiring | Experienced (2–15 yrs) |
Special Programs | B.Sc/BCA/BPS/Atlas tracks |
Track | Eligible Degrees |
Technical (Ninja/Digital/Prime) | BE/BTech/BSc (CS/IT/Math/Physics/ECE), BCA, MCA, ME/MTech, MSc (CS/IT) |
BPS | BCom, BA, BBA, BMS, any non-tech grad |
Specialized | Smart/Ignite: BSc/BCA • Atlas: Quant/Analytics-focused |
Alternative | Strong coding portfolio, cloud certs, open-source contributions |
Profile | Min % | CGPA | Backlogs |
Ninja | 60% | 6.0+ | Max 1 (clear before joining) |
Digital | 65%+ | 6.5+ | No active |
Prime | 70%+ | 7.0+ | Zero |
BPS | 50%+ | 5.0+ | Max 1 |
Technical Tracks
Languages: Java, Python, C++, C#, JS
DSA: Arrays, Trees, Graphs, DP, Sorting, Searching
DB: SQL, RDBMS basics
Web: HTML/CSS/JS, REST APIs
OOP + OS + Networking basics
Cloud & DevOps
AWS/Azure/GCP, Docker, Kubernetes
CI/CD (Jenkins/GitLab/GitHub Actions)
IaC (Terraform/Ansible)
Scripting (Bash/Python)
Data & Analytics
SQL, ETL, DW, BI tools (Power BI/Tableau)
Excel + basic statistics
BPS
Communication + MS Office
Attention to detail + Customer service
Type | Target | Notes |
Freshers | 2024–2026 | No experience required; projects/certs help |
Xplore | New hires | 1–2 months onboarding + stipend |
Lateral | 2–15 yrs | Tech skills: Java, Cloud, DevOps, Data, Security |
TCS offers competitive, performance-based compensation packages tailored to role, skill level, and experience. Compensation structures vary significantly across different hiring tracks:
Profile | CTC (Annual) | Monthly In-Hand | Annual Take-Home (With Variable) | Focus Areas |
TCS Ninja | ₹3.36–3.60 LPA | ₹23K–₹24K | ₹2.8–3.2 LPA | Core IT, Dev, Support |
TCS Digital | ₹7.0–7.3 LPA | ₹40K–₹45K | ₹4.8–5.4 LPA | AI/ML, Cloud, Next-Gen |
TCS Prime | ₹9.0–11.5 LPA | ₹55K–₹70K | ₹6.6–8.5 LPA | Advanced/Research |
TCS BPS | ₹3.2–4.0 LPA | ₹16K–₹22K | ₹2.0–2.6 LPA | Non-Tech Ops, Finance, HR |
Smart/Ignite | ₹2.0–2.8 LPA | ₹12K–₹16K | ₹1.5–1.9 LPA | BSc/BCA Entry Tracks |
Component | Monthly | Notes |
Total CTC | ₹28,000 | Company cost |
Employer PF | −₹1,800 | Goes to PF |
Employee PF | −₹1,800 | Deducted |
Prof. Tax | −₹200 | State-level |
Health Insurance | −₹200 | Medical cover |
TDS | ₹0–₹500 | Minimal for freshers |
In-Hand | ₹23,500–₹24,000 | Bank credit |
Variable Bonus | ₹5K–₹8K/month (annualized) | Performance-based |
Annual Take-Home | ₹2.8–3.2 LPA | Including variable |
Experience | CTC Range | Monthly In-Hand | Typical Roles |
2–5 yrs | ₹6–12 LPA | ₹35K–₹70K | Dev/Analyst |
5–10 yrs | ₹12–20 LPA | ₹70K–₹1.2L | Sr Engg/Lead/Architect |
10–15 yrs | ₹20–35 LPA+ | ₹1.2L–₹2L+ | Principal/Consulting/Delivery |
Notes: Lateral salaries vary by skills, cloud certs, current CTC, negotiation, and joining urgency.
TCS's multi-stage, standardized recruitment process ensures fair assessment of candidates across technical, analytical, and soft skills. The Unprecedented Scale hiring follows a rigorous 4-stage selection model for freshers:
Stage | Process | Key Activities | Duration / Mode | Outcome |
Stage 1 | Application & Screening | Profile creation, resume upload, academic checks, backlog/gap checks | Week 1 • Online | Eligible candidates shortlisted for NQT |
Stage 2 | TCS NQT (Assessment) | Aptitude + Verbal + Logical + Coding + Email Writing (role-based) | Week 2–4 • Online | Scores decide Ninja / Digital / Prime track |
Stage 3 | Technical Interview | DSA coding + Projects + CS fundamentals + DBMS/OS/OOP + Networking | Week 5–7 • Virtual/On-site | Technical clearance |
Stage 4 | Managerial Interview | Behavioral + Scenario-based + Teamwork + Stress test + Leadership fit | Week 7–8 • Virtual/On-site | Manager approval |
Stage 5 | HR Interview | Personality + Communication + Relocation + Joining + Salary (lateral) | Week 8–9 • Virtual/On-site | Final confirmation |
Stage 6 | Offer & Onboarding | Offer letter + Background check + Xplore training + Allocation | Week 9–10 | Joining & project deployment |
No application fee is charged for TCS's Unprecedented Scale recruitment. All TCS hiring processes—campus drives, off-campus drives, TCS NQT, lateral hiring, and specialized programs—are completely free for candidates. Beware of fraudulent websites or agents demanding fees; TCS never charges candidates for recruitment.
Event | Date |
Application Start Date | January 15, 2026 |
Application End Date (General) | June 30, 2026 |
Campus Drives | August 2025 - March 2026 (college-specific) |
TCS NQT Exam Windows | January 2026 - June 2026 (multiple slots) |
TCS CodeVita Competition | October 2025 - March 2026 (annual event) |
Off-Campus Registration | Rolling throughout 2026 via TCS NextStep Portal |
Resume Screening & Shortlisting | Within 1-2 weeks of TCS NQT |
Technical Interviews | February 2026 - July 2026 |
Managerial & HR Interviews | March 2026 - August 2026 |
Offer Letters | Within 1-2 weeks post-final interview |
Typical Joining Dates | April 2026 - October 2026 (batch-wise onboarding) |
Lateral Walk-In Interviews | Ongoing (Saturdays at TCS offices PAN India) |
Note: Dates are approximate and vary by location, role, and hiring channel. Candidates are advised to check the TCS NextStep Portal regularly for updates.
Follow these comprehensive, step-by-step instructions to apply for TCS's Unprecedented Scale hiring:
Step | Action | Outcome |
1 | Visit TCS NextStep Portal | Access roles & channels |
2 | Register + Complete Profile | Eligibility screening |
3 | Upload Documents | Verification |
4 | Select Channel (Campus/Off-Campus/NQT) | Path chosen |
5 | Book NQT Slot | Test scheduled |
6 | Take NQT Exam | Shortlisting |
7 | Interviews (Tech + Managerial + HR) | Final evaluation |
8 | Offer Letter + BGV | Selection confirmed |
9 | Onboarding (Xplore) | Join TCS |
Description | Link |
TCS Careers Homepage | |
TCS NextStep Portal (Registration & Application) | |
TCS India Careers (Freshers & Lateral) | |
TCS NQT Official Portal | |
TCS BPS Hiring (Business Process Services) | |
TCS Atlas Hiring (Analytics Track) | |
TCS Lateral Hiring (Experienced Professionals) | |
TCS CodeVita (Coding Competition) | |
TCS Employee Benefits Guide | |
TCS Workplace Culture |
Q1: How big is the hiring?
TCS plans to hire 40,000+ freshers in 2026 — the largest intake so far. Includes Ninja (~30K), Digital (~8K), Prime (~2K), and BPS/other roles (~3–5K).
Q2: Who can apply?
Freshers from 2024–26 batches with relevant degrees (B.E/B.Tech/B.Sc/BCA/MCA/M.Tech for tech; B.Com/BA/BBA/BMS for BPS). Minimum academics: 60% Ninja, 65% Digital, 70% Prime. Max 1 backlog, up to 2 years gap allowed. Experienced professionals (2–15 years) apply via lateral hiring.
Q3: Is experience required?
Not for freshers. Internships, projects, hackathons, or certifications help but aren't mandatory. Separate lateral hiring exists for experienced candidates.
Q4: What is the selection process?
Application → TCS NQT exam → Technical interview → Managerial + HR rounds. Full cycle takes ~8–10 weeks. NQT cutoffs: Ninja 40–45%, Digital 55–60%, Prime 70–75%.
Q5: What salaries are offered?
Ninja: ₹3.36–3.60 LPA; Digital: ₹7.0–7.3 LPA; Prime: ₹9–11.5 LPA; BPS: ₹3.2–4.0 LPA; Smart/Ignite: ₹2–2.8 LPA. Includes PF, health insurance, and a ₹60K readiness incentive.
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