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Introduction
TCS All India NQT Hiring for Batch of 2026, 2025, and 2024 offers Prime and Digital cadre roles with higher CTC packages based on qualifications, work experience, and job location. The process involves an integrated test, skill selection, and application via TCS NextStep Portal.
Important Dates
Key dates for the hiring process are outlined below, with registration ongoing until closure.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Registration Start | 18 February 2026 |
| Registration End | 20 March 2026 |
| Test Schedule | 10 March 2026 onwards |
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- Registration status: Open.
- Registration end date: 20 March 2026.
- Test date: 10 March 2026 onwards.
- Drive name: TCS All India NQT Hiring– Batch of 2025 & 2026 for TCS Digital and TCS Prime.
TCS does not ask candidates to deposit any money at any stage of the recruitment process.
Compensation Details
Compensation varies by cadre (Prime or Digital), qualification (UG/PG), and work experience, with actual CTC depending on job location. Prime offers higher ranges like 9.09-12.26 LPA, while Digital is 7.09-8.04 LPA. Internship experience is not considered for salary fitment, but current work experience may be evaluated.
| Offer Category | Experience: 0 to 1 year | Experience: 1 to 2 years | ||
| CTC Range – UG | CTC Range – PG | CTC Range – UG | CTC Range – PG | |
| Prime | 9.09 LPA – 9.30 LPA | 11.59 LPA – 11.80 LPA | 9.45 LPA – 9.66 LPA | 12.05 LPA – 12.26 LPA |
| Digital | 7.09 LPA – 7.30 LPA | 7.39 LPA – 7.60 LPA | 7.50 LPA – 7.72 LPA | 7.82 LPA – 8.04 LPA |
Application Process
Follow these steps as per TCS All India NQT Hiring – Batch of 2025 & 2026 for TCS Digital and TCS Prime:
Step 1: Login to TCS NextStep Portal
- Visit the TCS NextStep portal and log in with your credentials.
Step 2: Register and Apply for the Drive
- Scenario A (Already registered in IT category):
- Login with your TCS Reference ID (CT/DT number).
- Complete the application form.
- After submission, click on “Apply for Drive”.
- Scenario B (New user):
- Click on “Register Now”.
- Choose category as “IT”.
- Fill in your details, submit the application form, and click on “Apply for Drive”.
Step 3: Select the skill on which you wish to be evaluated.
Step 4: Select the in-centre mode of test, choose your 3 preferred test centers and click ‘Apply’. Kindly note that the allocation of the test centre will depend on the centre’s availability.
Step 5: Select the 3 preferred job cities
Step 6: To confirm your status, check “Track Your Application“. The status should reflect as “Applied for Drive”.
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- You must have all your original academic documents to date, to be submitted at the time of the Interview (if interview shortlisted).
- Communication related to the test will be provided by our official test partner, TCS iON.
- TCS does not send any hiring related communication or job offers from email ids such as Gmail, Rediffmail, Yahoo Mail, Hotmail etc.
- TCS does not ask candidates to deposit money for any employment offer.
- TCS is not associated with any external agency/company to conduct interviews or make offers of employment, on its behalf.
- Do note, meeting TCS eligibility criteria is mandatory. We will review the candidate’s eligibility at every stage of the selection process and if found ineligible or if the declared details are discrepant, the candidature will be disqualified.
Helpdesk
For any assistance related to TCS MBA Hiring 2026, candidates can reach out to the TCS Helpdesk:
- Email ID:ilp.support@tcs.com
- Toll-Free Helpline No.: 1800 209 3111
Also read: TCS NQT 2026 Notification Out; Complete Details
Eligibility Criteria
- Highest Qualification: TCS All India NQT Hiring is exclusively open to for the Batch of 2024, 2025 and 2026 – 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) in any specialization offered by AICTE/UGC recognized universities/colleges.
- Academic Aggregate: Candidates should have a minimum aggregate (all subjects to be included for calculation) of 60% or equivalent CGPA in class 10th, 12th, Diploma (if applicable), Graduation and Post-Graduation (if applicable). 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.
- Backlogs/Arrears/ATKT: No pending backlog will be permitted at the time of appearing for the TCS selection process.
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- Extended Education: No extended education will be allowed. Candidates should have completed the course in the stipulated course duration.
- Gap/Break in Education: It is mandatory to declare gaps in education, if any. Overall academic gap should not exceed 24 months until highest qualification. Relevant documents, as applicable, will be checked for gaps.
- Course Types: Only full-time courses will be considered (part-time/correspondence courses will not be considered).
- Open Schooling: 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 graduation and post-graduation (if applicable) courses are done full-time.
- Work Experience: Candidates with work experience of up to 2 years are eligible to apply
- Age: Candidates should be between 18 to 28 years.
Test Pattern
Test Features:
- TCS NQT will be conducted in TCS iON Centers.
- TCS NQT is an integrated test consisting of two sections: Foundation and Advanced.
- While all are encouraged to attempt both sections, ‘Advanced section’ is mandatory if you aspire for a Digital or Prime offer.
- Based on the test performance, candidates will qualify for Prime, Digital or Ninja interviews.
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 |
| Advanced Quantitative & Reasoning Ability | 25 |
| Advanced Coding | 90 |
| Total Duration | 190 |
Conclusion
TCS All India NQT provides a gateway to Prime and Digital roles with competitive CTC—register by 20 March 2026 via TCS NextStep to kickstart your career. Note: TCS never asks for money deposits; verify eligibility early.
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Which Year of Passing (YoP) is considered?
Batch of 2026, 2025, 2024 with B.Tech/B.E./M.Tech/M.E./M.C.A./M.Sc./M.S.
Which is the last date to register?
20 March 2026.
What is the test mode in?
In-centre at TCS iON centers.
Is the 'Apply for Drive' mandatory?
Yes, otherwise not considered.
Where should the profile be under BPS or IT?
‘IT’ category only.
What is the work experience consideration?
Evaluated for salary; internship not counted.
Is there any helpdesk for queries?
ilp.support@tcs.com or 18002093111 (toll-free).
Can candidates with existing TCS offer apply?
Ineligible to apply.
